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D18 RRN
12-07-10, 01:00 PM
Hi all,
Ditched the vtr a couple of weeks ago, nothing wrong with it. In fact it was mint, but i wanted something different...
I started looking at Gti's and Rallyes, but they were all same old same old...
So i got this...
Spec from ad...
Engine and transmission:
- C20XE (distributor version, belts and gaskets were replaced before engine went in and done less than 10K since the conversion)
- F16CR gearbox (awesome acceleration compared to F20, also this box does not crunch or whine)
- Full Magnex SS exhaust system (no CAT)
- K&N air filter
- Powercap
- Oil cooler
- Quickshift linkage
- Engine bay seam welded for extra strength
- All 3 mounts have been reinforced to minimise engine movement
- Rocker cover painted black
- Poly exhaust bushes
Wheels, suspension and brakes:
- 14" Astra GTE wheels painted satin black
- Front tyres are Continentals and have covered less than 3000 miles and rears are Goodyear Eagles with at least 5mm of tread
- 60mm GMAX suspension kit
- 256mm brakes
- Poly bushed TCA, rear beam and tie rods
- TCA have plates welded on them for extra strength
- Front upper strut brace

Exterior:
- GSI front bumper
- Single wiper conversion
- Rear bumper bar is removed and replaced with bonnet pins
- Alloy fuel cap
- Saab bolt covers
Interior:
- Back end is completely stripped (seats and belts will be included)
- Momo steering wheel
- Sparco gear knob
- Digi dash
And also i got the Private plate aswell :panic:
And ontop of that,
Spax Coilover kit
Corbeau Forza Bucket
New rear arches
Rear Seats
Tinted Rear lights
Eccentric top mounts
Have driven it a bit and all i can say is wow! So much power lol...
My plans are to give it some music, old skool RS Recaro's Half leather of course, 15" alloys and 288mm brakes and a custom exhaust system....
Will update when i have some pics of my own :)
BTW not French, sorry :y:
Many thanks to mieran who i got it from :)
Tom

L14MNP
12-07-10, 01:01 PM
Nice spec and planst dude. Look forward to some pics.

I know the reg/car I'm sure. Are you from up here?

D18 RRN
12-07-10, 01:02 PM
No i am from Lincolnshire mate, will get some pics up when i am allowed :)

L14MNP
12-07-10, 01:14 PM
Hmm. Was the car from the North East?

Sounds good dude.

D18 RRN
12-07-10, 02:51 PM
Yeh i bought it from Mieran, in Newcastle :)

saloonwoody
12-07-10, 08:18 PM
get some pics up dude !

bainyboy sr
12-07-10, 10:38 PM
how much did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking?

lomas
16-07-10, 07:11 PM
remember when i put the new front end and did the conversion on the car, clean car back then.

Cle
17-07-10, 09:00 PM
Looks clean :thumb:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/Mieran2010/Nova/SNV84137.jpg

D18 RRN
17-07-10, 09:18 PM
You found one, i can't post any up else i would

Cle
17-07-10, 09:23 PM
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/Mieran2010/Nova/SNV84441.jpg

craig green
17-07-10, 09:32 PM
Looks clean enough from outside.

Plans?

Plug
19-07-10, 07:34 PM
Whats wrong with it then??? Seing its back up on ebay??

GDN16v
19-07-10, 07:47 PM
That used to be my mates car! Done the conversion in his lock up! ;)

Clean the engine bay, will look much better!:thumb:

rednova
31-08-10, 09:50 PM
Hey my old car glad to see its still about!!!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c259/ballgrapes/philyssri.jpg

novacabrio
31-08-10, 10:13 PM
How many owners is on this now? I can name 5 in the last 4 years or so!

rednova
31-08-10, 10:35 PM
yup lol its been around was clean when I had it mark, im sure I popped over with it rear headrests iirc!!

had had fresh paint before i bought it Cat C i think it was as it needed vic check (nowt on a nova though was dent in 1/4 panel) then karl had the 1/4 done again after some kind soul bumped him! glad to see it hasnt been thrashed into pieces

glad to see the ebay special SR door stickers are still going well!!!

Mieran
31-08-10, 10:40 PM
The kid that bought it off me doesn't have it anymore.

I had so much fun in this car, always put a smile on my face.

I still think that after steve sold it, it went downhill, that mackem didn't look after it

rednova
01-09-10, 09:32 AM
The kid that bought it off me doesn't have it anymore.

I had so much fun in this car, always put a smile on my face.

I still think that after steve sold it, it went downhill, that mackem didn't look after it

i remember seeing pics on pistonheads down south and the arches werent as good as i remember - it alway brought a smile to me too even with the 1400 engine in!:thumb:

dj_wudgey
08-09-10, 01:14 AM
looks nice mate!! selling up sine people saying its on the bay??