Nova Weight

[BRoadGhost]

After just corner weighting mine I was wondering what other novas, in various specs are tipping the scales at..?

If anyone has individual / front to back weights too that would be interesting :)

[Stuart]

spill the beans... whats yours like then?

all figures would be nice to see what the left/right/front/rear distro is like
There is a thread in projects by chris someone or other titled broadbasher that has some corner weights of a nova on gyppo gmax suspension lol

[burgo]

my estate weighs 740kgs, dont know the distribution though

[Benn]

my estate weighs 740kgs, dont know the distribution though

Really? Sh*t. Mine was 940kg with a spare set of coilovers in the boot.

[burgo]

Really? Sh*t. Mine was 940kg with a spare set of coilovers in the boot.that was without the back seats but then they are just foam anyway

[mk1nova_rich]

currently mine will be in the region of 250kg lol but seriously when its built im hoping it will be a similar weight to Burgos, and will try get it distributed as evenly as possible

[BRoadGhost]

ATM I'm looking at 817 Redtop with 60/40 distribution ~ 14 point cage, dash, trim, cast iron brakes, full glass, electric windows, remote CL, fully wet & 3/5 tank of petrol.

[Benn]

that was without the back seats but then they are just foam anyway

That's still bloody light.

[burgo]

That's still bloody light.small block FTW ;)

[MK999]

Not unusually light for a nova tbh, most stripped with a cage I would be expecting to be 650-700. Believe Oli D's was around 600, colins is not a bit lighter than that I would imagine! I'd like to get down around 625 with mine by the time it's stage 1 'finished' lol

[bazil]

It's only a baby engine in Burgos though, iirc a GTE/GSI in full road trim is under 900kg,

[mk1nova_rich]

a boggo spec 1.0 hatch is 735kg IIRC so sub 700kg is achievable without breaking the bank on composite parts

[Jack]

http://library.thinkquest.org/12659/media/solar_system/jupiter/jupiter.jpg

[Bubba]

i weighed a rotten GTE shell in, no engine just shocks wheels and rear beam...500kg ;)

i was in the landy for first weighing, and snuck out for the re-weigh...so knock off 110kg ;)

[DEAN-DOHERTY]

im glad this question has popped up because a few months back there was a mark 1 nova sr in total vauxhall, restored back to factory iirc...the mag said it weighed 775kg so there was me assuming novas were quite light, ive a mark2 sr and theres a plate under the bonnet...says something about weight...1250kg.....explain that???

[Connor]

im glad this question has popped up because a few months back there was a mark 1 nova sr in total vauxhall, restored back to factory iirc...the mag said it weighed 775kg so there was me assuming novas were quite light, ive a mark2 sr and theres a plate under the bonnet...says something about weight...1250kg.....explain that???

Your wide arch kit made outta solid steel? lol

[Hobbit]

My 1.2 was 770kg with the back stripped out. Will weigh the track car when I get it on the road.

[Jack]

im glad this question has popped up because a few months back there was a mark 1 nova sr in total vauxhall, restored back to factory iirc...the mag said it weighed 775kg so there was me assuming novas were quite light, ive a mark2 sr and theres a plate under the bonnet...says something about weight...1250kg.....explain that???
Thats the maximum weight when loaded or for towing or something of that ilk.

[bazil]

Iirc the towing capacity of a nova is 800kg ( can't remember if that's for braked or unbraked )

[Adam]

Mine is 887kg iirc.
That was with an average sized driver in too.

[novarally]

My small block turbo sprint/hillclimb car is now at 585kg, but there should be another 15kg to come off it with the things I have planned.

And I haven't finished then either..........

[MK999]

Mine is 887kg iirc.
That was with an average sized driver in too.

Hmm that makes yours about 810 then, sounds high for a stripped car, obviously cage and big block engine adds a bit but it does make you start to doubt the 735kg figure for a standard 1.2, but then burgos estate seems to line up with that pretty well considering its got a hatchback welded on the back and no back seats etc.

[mayhem]

mine is 780 with 1/3 of fuel.

mk2
c20xe
2 buckets and a full dash (incl. heater).
polycarb rear windows


i'm putting on huge weight with the banded steelies.
plans for next year.. fit front polycarbs, grinder in the doors, poly boot, poly bonnet.

[Connor]

My small block turbo sprint/hillclimb car is now at 585kg, but there should be another 15kg to come off it with the things I have planned.

And I haven't finished then either..........

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :thumb:

[Adam]

Hmm that makes yours about 810 then, sounds high for a stripped car, obviously cage and big block engine adds a bit but it does make you start to doubt the 735kg figure for a standard 1.2, but then burgos estate seems to line up with that pretty well considering its got a hatchback welded on the back and no back seats etc.
That was with about half a tank of fuel too.
Remember ive got heavy steel framed buckets, and 288 brakes too. :thumb:

[MK999]

Full glass etc and alloys/larger tyres makes up the difference then I guess.... Where's cheapest for a holesaw? lol

[loggyboy]

My XE was 750kg, 500 on front, 250 on rear (no driver, 1/4 of fuel)

left:right distribution was pretty much 50:50, but when I sat it it that would have upset that!!

[Bubba]

My small block turbo sprint/hillclimb car is now at 585kg, but there should be another 15kg to come off it with the things I have planned.

And I haven't finished then either..........

have a big poo :thumb:

[Ben]

I dont think the op weight is that bad, you have to remember you have removed some cloth and foam seats and a bit of sound proofing and added about a mile of tubing. Sounds like you still have all the creature comforts which is where the real savings are!

[DEAN-DOHERTY]

Your wide arch kit made outta solid steel? lol

actually my arches are fibreglass

so is my side skirts, front and rear bumper :)

[dhdev (Oli)]

This was quite early on in my build

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/dhdev/DSC00492.jpg