Keep/sell or SR rep the MK1?? [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:07 PM

So this keep going through my mind allot!

I dont use this car, the missis still dont have a licence so she's not using it anytime soon (although she's said if she was to want to have it, not to change it mcuh more then it is now)

So im thinking, do i keep it, as it is, sell it as it is, or just to keep me intrested in it and meaning the missis wont have it at all SR rep it?? lol

Car in question for anyone who dose not know, Billing 2010.

http://a.imageshack.us/img704/418/picture1001small.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img6/9160/picture1037small.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img203/8083/picture999small.jpg

Scott

Benn

20-09-10, 09:07 PM

What would make you happy?

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:10 PM

No idea? lol

peester

20-09-10, 09:11 PM

deffo wouldnt SR rep.. seeing as you asking. Either keep as is, or sell.

vaughanmc

20-09-10, 09:12 PM

SR rep/high standard :)

Plug

20-09-10, 09:12 PM

get a let and sr rep :thumb:

Iain

20-09-10, 09:13 PM

SR replica would be good. Its only a bit of vinyl/paint, so nothing that can't be undone. Plus it means you can drop a nicely tuned 1400 in there! :)

svlet

20-09-10, 09:14 PM

whats the burgo option

Mieran

20-09-10, 09:15 PM

sell it and spend the money on the mk2

Edd

20-09-10, 09:15 PM

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:15 PM

At most i would put 1300 on T40's not tunned up, as i don't want stupid fuel cost out of it, keep it reliable'ish..

So no LET's or XE's Sorry..

vaughanmc

20-09-10, 09:17 PM

At most i would put 1300 on T40's not tunned up, as i don't want stupid fuel cost out of it, keep it reliable'ish..

That's my plan with my Mk1 mate - Standard with 40's slapped on the back lol and a 4 branch exhaust as well of course :)

John

20-09-10, 09:17 PM

NO to doing a rep. Slam it, unusual/unique rims, job done.

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:17 PM

SR rep would be nice but all the parts would be difficult to source, unless you already have some

without trying to offend you at all, maybe the price your asking for it is a little high, which kinda says you want to keep it anyway

problem is its hard to leave a nova alone with regards to modding it lol

You know that why the price is not in a reasonable/low bracket, as if it's to sell RIGHT now then some one really has to want it desperately lol

GroupB

20-09-10, 09:18 PM

Imo Keep it as it is, there are far to many out there thats been messed about.
Surely if you SR it you will spend alot of money it still won't be a true SR and wont be worth anymore!

Edd

20-09-10, 09:18 PM

sell it and spend the money on the mk2

mk1 ftw :thumb:

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:20 PM

NO to doing a rep. Slam it, unusual/unique rims, job done.

Not a bad idea, though I'm crap at making decisions, i would just put cav expressions on it and maybe lower it only slightly more...:roll: lol

Mieran

20-09-10, 09:20 PM

mk2 ftw

MK999

20-09-10, 09:20 PM

At most i would put 1300 on T40's not tunned up, as i don't want stupid fuel cost out of it, keep it reliable'ish..

So no LET's or XE's Sorry..

Xe will cost far less in fuel than a 1300 on 40's i'd say. Swap it for a diesel with issues? SR (i) Looker already lol Small amounts of rust in multiple areas and an annoying tendency to develop a string of problems all at once. lol

vaughanmc

20-09-10, 09:21 PM

15" RFX's or 14" RFX's :) Fully polished :) or silver with polished lip :thumb:

Lowered -60mm :)

John

20-09-10, 09:21 PM

Not a bad idea, though I'm crap at making decisions, i would just put cav expressions on it and maybe lower it only slightly more...:roll: lol

Nah, get something unique! And mega hard slam on coilovers. All could be put back to standard easily. the right wheels and coilovers won't lose you too much money.

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:21 PM

If i SR "rep" it i would probably cut cost on the interior unless i found one cheep, and just put the boot vinyl on and paint the sides, as i have a rear bumper and 6 dials..

Edd

20-09-10, 09:25 PM

xe or let would ruin a lovely standard non welded mk1 bay imo

get a 1300 in there

vaughanmc

20-09-10, 09:26 PM

1300 SR engine, F13 CR box and you could buy my mates Sport 40's and Irmscher inlet which are ready to bolt on :thumb:

Mieran

20-09-10, 09:31 PM

16v small block?

x18xe1?

carbs are ghey lol

Ernie

20-09-10, 09:34 PM

Wack a 2.5v6 in there and be done with it lol

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:34 PM

Don't want nor need to do an big,or 16v engine conversion, as if was going that route, then i would break my xe and use bits of that etc..

Scott

dannymcc

20-09-10, 09:44 PM

Snowplough and mk2 SR steels would look really well IMO.
EDIT: Like this ;) but keep the mouldongs on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/stick/Billing/DSC00858.jpg

scott.parker

20-09-10, 09:54 PM

lol forgot Ive got mk2 Sr steelies, and my comp Mo's in the parents garage...

Pistol Pete

20-09-10, 09:57 PM

sell it and spend the money on the mk2

I like this suggestion

NO to doing a rep. Slam it, unusual/unique rims, job done.

But, i like this more.

Plug

20-09-10, 09:57 PM

comp mo's this way please :)

Dan Stanley

20-09-10, 09:59 PM

NO to doing a rep. Slam it, unusual/unique rims, job done.

definately. clean with retro wheels. :thumb:

perhaps these?
http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=643&tbs=isch:1&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&gs_rfai=&q=league%20retro%20stars%20wheels

Novasport

20-09-10, 10:20 PM

Sell it me cheap :) I'll do what needs doing to it ;)

John

20-09-10, 10:40 PM

definately. clean with retro wheels. :thumb:

perhaps these?
http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=643&tbs=isch:1&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&gs_rfai=&q=league%20retro%20stars%20wheels

oooh they're nice! Someone shop them on his car!

craig green

20-09-10, 10:48 PM

IMO SR rep it.
Theres nothing special about an SR over a std Nova other than the bumpers & seats. By that I mean the shell doesnt have stronger chassis legs or strut-top plates like GTE would do. The wiring loom is much the same aswell. Short of having a sunroof (did they have them on B/C reg?).

It's just a matter of getting hold of some brown check seats worthy enough of the condition the rest of the car is in & obviously the vinyl for the exterior.
Ploughs & rear spoilers arent as rare as they were & drop in some 6 clock dials & you are done.

If you wanted it gone you would have ebayed it by now!

scott.parker

20-09-10, 11:09 PM

Sorry guys them wheels are rank in my eyes!

Craig I'm sure you know the score, Ive got 6 dial sr clocks, correct rear bumper, have a plow in the pipelines, might just make it a 1.2 XL lol

scott.parker

20-09-10, 11:42 PM

Now these wheels i would like shopped onto it!

http://www.rimstyle.com/data/products/types/lenso_bsx_ss/xlarge/oncar_6.jpg

http://www.rimstyle.com/data/products/types/lenso_bsx_ss/xlarge/oncar_5.jpg

http://www.rimstyle.com/data/products/types/lenso_bsx_ss/xlarge/oncar_1.jpg

Scott

MK999

21-09-10, 12:52 AM

At least the photoshop would be affordable :p

Hobbit

21-09-10, 01:14 AM

Nazi poll edit, as thats what I'd do lol

Southie

21-09-10, 05:47 AM

At least the photoshop would be affordable :p
mmmm how much is it worth lol

Scott, your in the same situation I was in 5 years ago. I decided to go down the SR style route and over the time found even all the parts to do it all, even the interior but sadly everytime I came to buy an interior funds were short.
Also after a bit of time I noticed that I actually didn't like a rear spoiler and the door strips didn't suit my car, so that's why mine looks part finished lol

Looking back I wish mine was still as I bought it but with the SR engine and bikecarb setup, I had more fun in the car with that engine in than the current c16xe, infact if I took my engine out and put a 1.2 back in it's almost original :)

So basically I'd keep it as it is visually, don't get a plough because they look common as hell and it's been done to death, put your clocks in though seeings you've got some, oh and tbh standard seats are far more comfy than SR seats, get a nice set of suitable alloys with a 60mm drop and it will look still original and also easy to put totally original incase you regret it.

Hope this helps lol

dj_wudgey

21-09-10, 11:02 AM

id say sr rep all day long!!!

bainyboy sr

21-09-10, 11:38 AM

stick your valver in it with your comp alloys proper old skool sleeper

L33 LEG

21-09-10, 12:14 PM

Just do whatever you want to it, whether that be SR rep it or slam it on some nice wheels. At the end of the day if you do decide to sell it it'll still be worth some good money and if by then standard novas are really asking for a high amount, then just put it back to standard (i would definetly keep all the standard parts just incase).

dj_wudgey

21-09-10, 12:26 PM

vaughanmc

21-09-10, 05:47 PM

Are you going to spend a fair bit of money on it and use it or spend loads of money and take it out a couple of times a year ?

SRimon

21-09-10, 06:19 PM

Are you going to spend a fair bit of money on it and use it or spend loads of money and take it out a couple of times a year ?

Anal.

So what if he uses it once, its his car. And will be rot free for years to come, unlike yours.

vaughanmc

21-09-10, 06:36 PM

Pointless spending money on it for it not to be used lol What the f*cks the point in hiding it away ? Least I've had fun out of mine

And it's not rotten just a couple of wee bits and pieces

Pistol Pete

21-09-10, 06:40 PM

Scott, Lenso BSX??

http://www.euroband.info/bandenservice/velgen%20plaatjes/lenso-bsx-g.jpg

Tempted to get some for mine.

These and some choice mods would look good.

Southie...get p'shopping lol

Royston

21-09-10, 06:42 PM

Wheels and maybe suspension for me, but it is Your car!!

John

21-09-10, 06:45 PM

Scott, Lenso BSX??

http://www.euroband.info/bandenservice/velgen%20plaatjes/lenso-bsx-g.jpg

Tempted to get some for mine.

These and some choice mods would look good.

Southie...get p'shopping lol
http://www.reallymeansounds.com/reports/446/big/IMG_3084.JPG
again sweet rims! Or these!

Pistol Pete

21-09-10, 06:47 PM

Are they BBS's John? Like those....hmmmm the Porsche wheels might be on ebay soon lol

craig green

21-09-10, 07:23 PM

Looking back I wish mine was still as I bought it but with the SR engine and bikecarb setup, I had more fun in the car with that engine in than the current c16xe, infact if I took my engine out and put a 1.2 back in it's almost original :)

So basically I'd keep it as it is visually, don't get a plough because they look common as hell and it's been done to death, put your clocks in though seeings you've got some, oh and tbh standard seats are far more comfy than SR seats, get a nice set of suitable alloys with a 60mm drop and it will look still original and also easy to put totally original incase you regret it.

Hope this helps lol

In the kindest way, I disagree with a lot of that. SR seats are essential IMo if you drive the car enthusiastically. They are comfy unless they have had a fat, lard butt do 120k of farty miles in them.

Scotts car is a genuine SR colour, which means a rep is easily achieved & will look proper. I would try & source a full jamaica Yellow tailgate with spoiler & vinyl if it were me. Lastly the door mouldings & vinyls can all be peeled off if ever necessary.

Just my 10 bucks worth. :thumb:

John

21-09-10, 07:51 PM

Are they BBS's John? Like those....hmmmm the Porsche wheels might be on ebay soon lol

they're image rims iirc pete.

Benn

21-09-10, 07:57 PM

Screw it i voted Sr rep.

Go all out and made it a awesome yellow SR.

mk1nova1.8

21-09-10, 08:43 PM

what is the front bumper called as im after one for mine. voted keep it standard

Pistol Pete

21-09-10, 08:47 PM

what is the front bumper called as im after one for mine. voted keep it standard

lol you just answered your own question....

I guess you mean the snowplough on the blue one on the first page??

Or the original mk1 pov spec bumper as on Scotts yellow one?

mk1nova1.8

21-09-10, 08:49 PM

lol you just answered your own question....

I guess you mean the snowplough on the blue one on the first page??

Or the original mk1 pov spec bumper as on Scotts yellow one?

the one on the yellow nova , i want the all in one bumper for mine than the grill and bumper .lol

dj_wudgey

21-09-10, 08:51 PM

Anal.

So what if he uses it once, its his car. And will be rot free for years to come, unlike yours.

i agree i dont use mine that much and i get enjoyment out off it still infact it makes me enjoy it more!! id rather have two nova's again sr for garage/shows and a base model weith a xe two rag about!!

Southie

21-09-10, 09:34 PM

In the kindest way, I disagree with a lot of that. SR seats are essential IMo if you drive the car enthusiastically. They are comfy unless they have had a fat, lard butt do 120k of farty miles in them.

Scotts car is a genuine SR colour, which means a rep is easily achieved & will look proper. I would try & source a full jamaica Yellow tailgate with spoiler & vinyl if it were me. Lastly the door mouldings & vinyls can all be peeled off if ever necessary.

Just my 10 bucks worth. :thumb:
This is where these type of threads fall flat on there faces, we all have different opinions and ideas other wise we'd be all driving the same cars about, at the end of the day only Scott can decide what he wants lol