Swiss Trackday Nova [Archive] - Page 2 - Performance Nova Group

ExTrEmeOc

28-01-14, 07:12 PM

Thanks a lot! :) ...totally forgot to update this thread once in a while :wtf:

so here's a brief update of what happend:

went for trackday in France...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0407f_zps108b8cb5.jpg

...and ruined my bumper, big-time! lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0471f_zps2f79163c.jpg

At the moment i'm redoing the side skirts, wheel arches and...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_2552f_zpsbd96d6ac.jpg

...the mattig bumper.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9327f_zpsfd75d1df.jpg

low enought? about 2 inches (4.5cm) left lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9326f_zps87c4441d.jpg

for a bit of comfort converted to Corsa C EPAS :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8540f_zps7c338aaf.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8593f_zps0f38c895.jpg

more will come...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9382f_zps583a7c18.jpg

Southie

28-01-14, 08:00 PM

It looks brutal still, shame about the bump but looks like you've sorted it out fast. Did you have a spare bumper then?

Any videos of your track action in France? I need a Nova fix lol

Benn

28-01-14, 08:13 PM

It's crazy that it once looked like this:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9851.jpg

Never seen this before, love it!

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8593f_zps0f38c895.jpg

Love these mats too!

ExTrEmeOc

28-01-14, 08:36 PM

Any videos of your track action in France?

of course! here you go ;)

first video is the "how to ruin your exterior design" lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zhjsaYJLFw

ExTrEmeOc

28-01-14, 08:38 PM

why do i have to post every single video one at a time? :confused: help

next...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BlZ_DQQ794

ExTrEmeOc

28-01-14, 08:38 PM

aaaand another one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrFNVMnA5eE

ExTrEmeOc

28-01-14, 08:40 PM

4 posts for 4 videos... makes nearly sense to me lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUV6BUVHd4

Benn

28-01-14, 08:44 PM

In the first video.. Christ you weren't holding back.

Southie

28-01-14, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the videos, love them.

In the second one what engine is in the 3 series BMW, it looks fast!!!

ExTrEmeOc

02-02-14, 07:16 AM

The BMW was a 2.5l 170hp IIRC

Yesterday i managed to get the EPAS working :)

Bought an adjustable controller box from ebay
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9368f_zps0da96248.jpg

6mm² and fuse cable for the main power wiring
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9386f_zps438f5ac5.jpg

because i had no plug for the epas-ecu...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9390f_zps62125004.jpg

...i improvised with two 9.5mm blade receptacles
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9389f_zps99d7a794.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9392f_zps236ba251.jpg

for the positive wire i gone trough the bulkhead...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9395f_zpscd96a3de.jpg

...and mounted the cable to the starter motor
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9398f_zps1f7cb033.jpg

and to demonstrate how it works i made a video :)

- at the beginning: EPAS turned off
- then i adjust it to medium assistance
- at the end, full assistance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFaimDmqQE

have a nice day :)

zeifer33

02-02-14, 02:05 PM

Really fantastic mod, nice work!

The Simps

02-02-14, 05:31 PM

Wow! Really is quite a difference!

ExTrEmeOc

16-03-14, 06:24 AM

Bit of an update for you lot!

Because i damage my bumper more than i want i diecided to replicate the existing one.
So i made a mold...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9435f_zpsde95f71b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9450f_zps15755cd7.jpg

and created a new one :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9459f_zpsb116c898.jpg

Now i got two identical bumpers
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9464f_zpsc38e9592.jpg

trimmed and ready for fitting :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9467f_zpsb67f0733.jpg

4cm over ground at the moment... 2.5cm is the lowest i could go lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9477f_zps449e02ef.jpg

M Sutton

16-03-14, 08:58 AM

Good work! Such an evil looking car ;)

zeifer33

16-03-14, 06:52 PM

Top work with the fiber, you have good skills.

_Jake

16-03-14, 07:10 PM

that looks EVIL!!

Benn

16-03-14, 08:02 PM

Great work on the Epas.

jimbob-mcgrew

18-03-14, 12:52 AM

Great work on the Epas.

^ definitely :thumb:

nice remould of the bumper too :thumb:

ellis_12345

19-03-14, 12:02 AM

this is one of the best build threads i've seen, never seen anything like it, fantastic skills.

ExTrEmeOc

12-04-14, 06:11 AM

Tiny update :d

made new right wheelarch
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9512f_zps18b31139.jpg

i like when a car comes together lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9518f_zpsbabdd621.jpg

Benn

12-04-14, 08:38 AM

So wide!

Plug

12-04-14, 12:11 PM

when you going to start knocking up some of these kits for sale hey, Amazing work, love to look

ExTrEmeOc

12-04-14, 04:54 PM

Thanks a lot :)

Don't worry i'm working on it lol

Since the first of April i launched a website, where you can buy fiberglass items for various cars. Just small parts for the moment... more will come :thumb:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/Logo-3_zps81e59274.jpg

Link: http://www.g-parts.ch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gparts.Rennsportteile

The kit for the nova will get offered as soon as i made some new molds for it! ;)

zeifer33

13-04-14, 02:01 PM

These fiberglass kit is awesome, god luck with your new web.

nova_niek

15-04-14, 08:36 PM

Mad! Love it!

ExTrEmeOc

01-05-14, 03:44 PM

if someone can be bothered to look at some boring pictures... here you go :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9633f_zps588d3b9d.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9641f_zps320e0b3a.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9648f_zpsb29723e3.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9646f_zpsdf8f40dd.jpg

:cool:

M Sutton

01-05-14, 07:22 PM

Looks absolutely mental!!

SGA33

01-05-14, 07:39 PM

Awesome:)

AndrewC

02-05-14, 01:29 AM

You have a great car there, I wish I had your engineering talent and to be honest dedication...

have you had it on rolling road? What are you getting out of it? Also I know you put a Quaife diff in but what about Quaife gearbox?

ExTrEmeOc

03-05-14, 07:11 AM

Thanks guys! :)

Never been to a rolling road so i have no idea how much bhp it produces... maybe i should do that lol
I'm not sure about changing the gearbox at the moment, first i want to have a decent power output from the engine before i start thinking about upgrading the gearbox.
Maybe someone got a decent second hand 16xe (around 180bhp would be nice)? ;)

Plug

03-05-14, 11:07 AM

Hardly boring pics mate this is one of the most aggressive nova's ive seen, Love the handy work youve put into this, Carbon fibre Bumper and wing time soon ;)

scott.parker

03-05-14, 02:25 PM

Stealth bomber gave birth to a Opel/Vauxhall lol

Definitely need to get your self some stickers made up, Stealth theamed, like the do not step etc lol

Benn

03-05-14, 09:07 PM

Mental. Love it.

88ESR

03-05-14, 10:40 PM

Good stuff..

Looks terrifying..

Nice one..:thumb:

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:27 AM

long time no update... not good! lol

so what happend in the last two months:

treated myself by getting a new trailer, which is much better for the very low nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9694f_zps001642ed.jpg

i like that view
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9702f_zps870cc563.jpg

Then took part in a slalom event like every year :)
Ready for race and test all the modifications
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9708f_zpse4b0ead7.jpg

1. Training run

Because the bumper was very low and i didn't want ot to be damaged i drove very slow and cautious.
But unfortunately the changes on the suspension i made during winter made the car nearly undriveable :(
the car just bounced when i hit the throttle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF7OY_IGIB4

To be on the save side i removed the bumper after this run.

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:27 AM

2. Training run

without bumper at least i could hit a pylon without damage... and that's what i did at 0:42 lol
the suspension turned out to be much worse than last years problems, but on the other hand the EPAS was a real suprise!
The EPAS makes a real difference even i just set it to minimum assistance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvbkuwgu8qs

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:33 AM

1. Timed run

Trying to make the best of it :(
At least the EPAS is a real joy! It tranforms the agility :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuCFXjklF50

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:36 AM

2. Timed run

Wheels catching wheel arches, suspension bouncing under full throttle... coulnd't get much worse lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHvBIpI27Mk

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:43 AM

3. Timed run

Hit a pylon at 0:48
Fastest time 1 Second slower than last year :-/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eTdh_SJ0Jw

To the pictures!

First run with bumper
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9711f_zps1cdec9a1.jpg

first thing to to after winter: empty the exhaust system :d *cough cough*
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9714f_zpsfba03138.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9718f_zps6710dba3.jpg

No ground clearance at all :eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC04788_zpsf6669c6d.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9745f_zps7fa42416.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC04967_zps103ad91f.jpg

The track was very dusty this year
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC04869_zpsb74e2dbb.jpg

relocating a pylon for wide cars :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC04893_zps2ffa0c51.jpg

...nuch better now lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC04894_zpsf071f502.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

29-06-14, 09:51 AM

Results

Despite the massive problems i managed 5th place out of 21! :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/ranghy14_zps2392138e.jpg

Now it's time to sort out all problems, i'm confident. At least now i know how to work in the wrong direction
On more trophy for the the cabinet :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9771f_zps7b63238d.jpg

zeifer33

30-06-14, 09:36 PM

Fantastic results, good work. Youre car is always fantastic:thumb:

Southie

30-06-14, 09:40 PM

Fantastic videos, really enjoying following your project. That last picture looks mean ;)

nova_niek

08-07-14, 01:06 PM

Cool! :d

ExTrEmeOc

21-08-14, 07:56 PM

i try to update this thread as soon as i can... there's a lot to tell. But for now theres just a teaser...

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/flyroth2_zpsbe47ad78.jpg

lol

Benn

22-08-14, 12:18 PM

Getting air is awesome.

zeifer33

22-08-14, 12:57 PM

hardcore updates as always Mathias!!fantastic jump.

Rab

22-08-14, 01:02 PM

That thing looks evil!

Southie

22-08-14, 01:09 PM

Getting air is awesome.
Like this Benn lol

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/Extreme-EDITSOUTHIEPNG.jpg (http://s345.photobucket.com/user/SOUTHIE01/media/shoppery/Extreme-EDITSOUTHIEPNG.jpg.html)

Benn

22-08-14, 06:49 PM

That would be impressive.

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-14, 07:36 PM

Hahaahahhaha nice photoshop lol

ok here's what happend the last few months:

After my suspension problems i started to search for a solution. Main thing i wanted to try is to maximize suspension travel.

Maximum suspension travel before (passenger side jacked up)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9812f_zpse067ac4f.jpg

intended suspension travel (driver side jacked up)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9813f_zps01519ea4.jpg

while checking the suspension i noticed some play in the steering. steering arms worn out..
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9815f_zps9370b81e.jpg

so i decided to replace both steering arms. :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9832f_zps75e76417.jpg

To maximize suspension travel i ordered a new pair of tender springs which are 20mm longer than the ones that came with the coilover kit
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9825f_zpsf897dbfe.jpg

checked the lsd differential for possible problems and had the opportunity to make en oil change and replace seals.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9993f_zps9b3f61a0.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9995f_zpsfecd3087.jpg

than ordered new springs for the rear to also modify suspension travel
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0005g_zpsf23712c3.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-14, 07:47 PM

found a lot of rust :wtf:

front driver side
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0017f_zpsfaf23cf7.jpg

rear driver side
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0035g_zpsd98a6bf8.jpg

and sorted out :thumb:

front
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0029f_zps38590a1c.jpg

and rear
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0055g_zps6f2d6230.jpg

found a way to reduce weight by changing the springs on the front

original coilover spring set: 1'159g
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0105g_zps352bae86.jpg

new spring set, longer tender srping, short main spring: 1015g! saved 144g per side :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0107g_zpsa81fda87.jpg

looks like this now
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0124g_zps30933deb.jpg

Rear suspension:

new tender springs, lot of travel and just 16mm when compressed.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0127g_zps2c26551f.jpg

new rear spring setup
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0143g_zps0dd2393a.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-14, 07:56 PM

found a way to lower the car as much as possible and raise the roll center of the car by approx 30mm.

roll center (blue circle in the middle) before.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/rollzent-2_zpsd68c7170.jpg

to raise the roll center the wishbone has to be moved 20mm upwards
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/rollzent-3_zpse622515e.jpg

wishbone in original position
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0132h_zpsaa7ed108.jpg

drilled holes 20mm above the original ones
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0134h_zpsbe78e47f.jpg

wishbone mounted in new location
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0127h_zps95ef7fef.jpg

now the wishbone is pointing down, and the roll center is raised. this should minimize body roll.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0165h_zpsb303e43d.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-14, 08:05 PM

Testing day :d

Had the cance to test my modifications at a trackday in france
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0225h_zpsa5c60ab7.jpg

the car felt much better than before, had to adjust the dampers and the suspensions problems are nearly gone.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0380h_zpsf4a38c6b.jpg

cornering with less body roll
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0476h_zps1675e677.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0489h_zpsdeb26d3c.jpg

the tired marks on the right are mine... cold tires, too much speed... ran out of grey stuff lol luckely no damage to the car
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0416h_zpsf93390cc.jpg

unfortunately also ran out of brakepads :tard: after that the day was over :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0627h_zps44285107.jpg

The Simps

25-08-14, 08:11 PM

Cool mods, like it.

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-14, 08:21 PM

used every bit of the brakepads
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0638h_zpsbcc628e8.jpg

Changed hte pads and one week later took part in a slalom in austria :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0672h_zps07de8572.jpg

before starting... arm out of the window. at least act cool, even when i was nervous as fook :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0895h_zps8d78d04d.jpg

i just post my fastest lap... check out my youtube channel for the previous 6 runs ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROlX7YaPm30

car handles very good, direct, nimble, precise! Nearly forgetting im driving a fwd! :cool:
modifications working very well and were the right choices to do!

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_1150h_zps7fec1383.jpg

ready for take off
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0934h_zps2d7fe9e3.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_1010h_zps8d39a44c.jpg

my favorite picture...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_1145h_zps9d41ae8c.jpg

...until i saw that one lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/flyroth2_zpsbe47ad78.jpg

have a nice week! :thumb:

Benn

26-08-14, 05:02 PM

Looks great, like that you've used every bit of pad.

M Sutton

26-08-14, 06:42 PM

Handles well and sounds lovely!

istf

10-09-14, 03:01 PM

Wohoo... That "in the air" picture is so cool!

corsa1987

10-09-14, 03:05 PM

that's real nice :)

therealnovaboy

21-09-14, 09:40 AM

Goes as well as it looks.

cool as ****.

you can see the difference in body roll in the two vids. what poundage springs are you using on the front and rear?

I have a lot of body roll on my nova which has been better since lowering the rear a bit and found that a front ARB helped a lot. im interested to try as you have. thanks for sharing. are you running a front ARB? Id advise you try it. I was surprised to find it an improvement.

ExTrEmeOc

21-09-14, 06:42 PM

gaf2

21-09-14, 09:12 PM

Just read all 32 pages...... amazing mate, a credit to you. If you don't mind, what's the colour called you have used on the inside?

Cheers Grant

therealnovaboy

22-09-14, 08:44 AM

Thanks a lot! :)

I'm using 120N/kg (685lbs/inch) on the front and rear. My problem with using a ARB is that my front lower suspension can't support the original ARB, if i wanted to use one i would need to make some custom ARB.
I don't use an ARB on the rear as well, but i'm quite happy with my suspension setup at the moment, adjusting the dampers to suit the springs can also make considerable difference as i found out, so i will stick to it for a while. :thumb:

thats pretty stiff then. im running 600lb rear and 375 front with front and rear gsi ARBs. I have the 8v so slightly lighter up front but not that much. I might have a play around with some stiffer fronts and see what it does. im getting a bit of tramping on the front when i pull out of a bend and the diff is locked so the stiffer springs might help this. Have you ever had this?

ExTrEmeOc

28-09-14, 09:02 AM

therealnovaboy

28-09-14, 03:34 PM

I had problems with tramping, look at the video "2nd times run" on page 30. I had to extend the suspension travel and soften the rebound to minimize this problems.
Do you run a Quaife Torsen LSD (i do)? I've got the suspicion that a plated differetial would probably get rid of the trampling, even when running an extremely hard suspension setup.

Ive tried all sorts of settings but cannot seem to get rid of it. im hoping if i rose joint the lower arms then it will help as its the only poly bush left on the front suspension.

i have a harry hockley plate diff. it only does it when the diff is locked and im turning pretty tight. I think what ever tyre is doing the slipping when turning its tramping instead of spinning smoothly. its pretty bad it feels like its going to destroy a driveshaft.

Southie

22-09-15, 09:42 PM

I was thinking it's been a while since this was updated but just noticed a year has gone by, anything new to add to this awesome machine?

ExTrEmeOc

13-05-16, 04:40 PM

anything new to add... mhh let me think.... quite a lot actually lol

sorry for not posting in a very long time. After having a bit of a downer the past few months i found new motivation and a new project.
Not much happend in the past year so i wont bother to write that down instead i'm looking forward to the things that will come.

Lets start with the Basics: after long and hard thinking about my little nova and what to do with it i decided to get rid off the front wheel drive.
When i was searching for an alternative drive train i checked a few options and fell in love with the idea of a mid engine layout. Searching for the
right engine was a bit tricky because i didn't want to just put the existing engine in the back. So an engine from Vauxhall/Opel was out of
the question what lead to consider other engines from different manufacturers. Happily i found an engine that will fit in the back of a nova :d

:wtf:

Here it is:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC_0005_zpsqc6a5tee.jpg

Yes, my new project involves an impreza EJ20 Turbo engine. It's an euro-spec EJ20G with 211hp and 260nm of torque which will replace
the existing 1.6l. I'm planning on running the engine without cat or any exhaust so probably there could be a little more power to be gained.

The rear suspesion setup will consist mostly of subaru parts while the front suspesion will remain as it is now. Furthermore, to complete the
rear setup i will add an upper wishbone to get a double wishbone suspension.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/opubaru-sus_zpsytonvzzv.jpg

There is of course a lot more to do than just the suspension, for example the ecu electronics which need to fit, exhaust pipes, gear shifter, clutch pedal, cooling, fuel... an so on.
I did a lot of brainstorming to find a solution for every task and i will reveal them as the project progresses. ;)

So happend so far you may ask...

I've bought a subaru impreza gt a few weeks ago, which had a defective fuel pump.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC_0003_zpsrwc2iu94.jpg

removed the engine, front and rear suspension, and quite a lot of other stuff that will be needed in the near future
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_a9993_zpszjdclxa7.jpg

EUDM as f**k lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_a9996_zpsgr4zwgcl.jpg

The impreza at the end of it useful life
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_a9998_zps96nobq4o.jpg

...now on the junkyard.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_a9999_zpsagreh2df.jpg

for the pupose of this thread here's a picture of the nova :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9703k_zpsuwlfpwxz.jpg

have a nice weekend

bazzap8389

13-05-16, 04:52 PM

That's awesome mate! Can't wait to see what happens next!!

Plug

13-05-16, 06:12 PM

I hope a can make my nova look like this!!!

always liked the look of this!

Southie

13-05-16, 06:31 PM

Just when I thought you wouldn't do anything any better you decent to go mental lol

Love the plans :thumb:

Iain

13-05-16, 10:01 PM

Mental isn't the word, but take it as a compliment in this instance! Can't wait to see the progress

Southie

13-05-16, 10:35 PM

Mental isn't the word, but take it as a compliment in this instance! Can't wait to see the progress
In my mind it is, mad, crazy, out there, nuts.... MENTAL lol

Benn

14-05-16, 01:21 PM

Christ that will be mental.

zeifer33

14-05-16, 04:55 PM

Glad to read more progress on these thread, i'm interested on your old stuff if you need to sell something. God luck mate!!!

nova_niek

16-05-16, 08:33 AM

I love the insanity in this. As with everyone else on here, I can't wait to see the progress as it happens. :):thumb:

ExTrEmeOc

29-05-16, 12:18 PM

After all this encouragement let the mental-ness begin.

i've been busy the last to saturdays to bring you news what happend to my sanity... eehr i mean, what happend to my Nova :d

First i removed the battery and the fuel catchtank wich were mounted in the spare tire well
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0009s_zps6cbzrngy.jpg

removed the fuel tank underneath
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0012s_zpsaoqztoah.jpg

After that done i've started to cut away the excess metal which wont be needed in the future
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0019s_zpscl9ortna.jpg

And found a lot of rust :eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0024s_zpswd8disva.jpg

Luckely this had to be removed anyway
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0040s_zpssnj9tikh.jpg

after carefully leveling the chassis i could begin to place the new steal tubes
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0042s_zpsv6uhaerq.jpg

made a temporary reinforement to retain correct measurments while adjusting the tubes
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0043s_zpshqgdbn5z.jpg

spot welded them in and made a connection to the factory chassis leg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0051s_zpsglprylv8.jpg

Removed the the rear axle. :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0060s_zpsllnh4xdy.jpg

That's all for the moment... to be continued.

TallDave

29-05-16, 10:47 PM

Well that's one heck of a way of overcoming the inevitable rust areas and consigning it to the bin, it may offend the "keep it factory" purists, but its absolutely fine with me. :thumb:

Keep the madness coming, you've got my attention...

nova_niek

30-05-16, 07:22 AM

What do you Swiss people have for breakfast? I mean, to just whack out the complete rear floor section and put in a tube frame in just a day is beyond impressive. :d

ExTrEmeOc

30-05-16, 01:50 PM

It's called work ethics, i can give you the recipe :d

To be honest it's two days with approximately 12-13 hours of work. So maybe it would be possible to cram it all in one day.
But what is needed to be considered here is that i spent a lot of time on planning how to do it, which makes a huge difference
when conducting the task at hand.

Benn

31-05-16, 12:28 PM

Wow that looks great. Are you just replacing cause of rust? Or strength and such?

ExTrEmeOc

31-05-16, 05:10 PM

The main purpose of this is to get more space in the boot and get a new rust free base for the double wishbone suspension to build on. The original chassis legs never meant to be strong enough to cope with an engine and drivetrain, so i want the rear as rigid as possible.

scott.parker

01-06-16, 08:31 AM

Wrx Nova is underway! This build just got a lot more crazy then it already was...

ExTrEmeOc

12-06-16, 01:53 PM

To prevent you all of thinking i'm started to live a normal boring life... here are some updates lol

I've started to remove the rear panel to gain more space for the new gearbox and welded in some additional tubes to stabilize the rear.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC_0014s_zpsi3fcxncj.jpg

perfect fit :cool: the rest of the rusty parts will get removed in the future
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC_0013s_zpsdz2lsgwr.jpg

after welding and a bit of paint i could remove the temporary reinforcement
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0070s_zpsfbkjofos.jpg

the metal for the rear footwell was a bit floppy
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0080s_zpsgybi71bk.jpg

so i decided to weld in a small square metal tube.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0081s_zps0b2jvmjt.jpg

Added some welding to the original chassis legs
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0083s_zps3rxswpop.jpg

and made some plates to further strenghen the new chassis legs
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0076s_zpskbkixznf.jpg

All welded together and temporary painted to prevent rust...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0089s_zpsqlvcdsyo.jpg

both sides of course ;)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0090s_zpsnn3vndfl.jpg

:thumb:

totalnova

12-06-16, 04:36 PM

Top work as always, look forward to seeing how the rear suspension ends up.

The Simps

13-06-16, 10:27 PM

Nicely done!

Can you tub the inner arches while you are doing all this work or is it not allowed for the competitions you compete in?

ExTrEmeOc

02-07-16, 07:11 PM

Basically i'm allowed to do whatever i want, but there's no need to tub the arches because the wheels won't come near the inner arches. Most likely i have to further widen the arches lol

More updates:

Had to fight rust... right
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0094s_zps7tzv8nco.jpg

and left
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0114s_zpsljqmvtp5.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0113s_zpsx7pvztgl.jpg

After some metal and a bit of welding it's like new
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0099s_zpsp0n6ziey.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0154s_zpssewxmebp.jpg

Ready for the new propulsion system lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0144s_zpsosmcgjwc.jpg

Recieved the Bremar FWD conversion kit last week
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0160s_zpshwnxtxdu.jpg

Nice 'n' shiny :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0163s_zpsybpvw5td.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

02-07-16, 07:24 PM

On monday the engine got transferred to my shed at home
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0174s_zps5qwtue0p.jpg

Had to clean the engine first befor it went to its new "engine bay"
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0191s_zps2j13ta3m.jpg

off it went....:d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0192s_zpsdygpxggl.jpg

carefully centered the engine before lifting to the correct hight
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0203s_zpsu5rensaw.jpg

While attaching some parts i realized that the strut bar has to move because it prevents the gearbox from futher moving up.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0209s_zpscbzdsjsb.jpg

and completely blocking the turbo exhaust
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0212s_zps6igaos16.jpg

mounted the drive shafts to find the engine/gearbox assembly has to move about 2 inches towards the rear
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0217s_zpsrmlqwzlx.jpg

bumper says no! lol this shoulnd't be an issue after removing the strut bar and lifting the gearbox
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0220s_zpsbhiglywk.jpg

i like the view of that :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0223s_zpsbmbm176d.jpg

House

02-07-16, 09:34 PM

Insane!!!!!!

I love it!! haha

Benn

04-07-16, 12:38 PM

WOW that is gonna be amazing!

Dar

04-07-16, 10:29 PM

Nice! That's going to be fun to drive.

ExTrEmeOc

10-07-16, 06:39 PM

Made a bit more progress this weekend

First thing i did was to remove the rear strut brace
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0226s_zpsmla9ltgc.jpg

lifted the gearbox to its final position, perfectly hidden by the bumper
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0236s_zps9f4doinj.jpg

and shifted the engine/gearbox further back using most of the available space.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0237s_zps9hisctjy.jpg

theres still a slight drive shaft offset which i'm going to ignore lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0238s_zpsnmmffpom.jpg

As the engine pitch mount was originally fixed to the bulkhead i had to make a mounting point myself
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0240s_zps9okoyiw1.jpg

weld it to a piece of metal tube
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0242s_zpsgygnn2e6.jpg

and create a whole new bespoke strut bar which allows a lot of room for additional parts like an exhaust manifold.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0253s_zpst9dmjvqy.jpg

the subaru gearbox crossmember was, apart from one small piece, pretty much useless to me
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0239s_zpsgm8btcpf.jpg

so i cut it up and created a whole new crossmember
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0247s_zpsd7hzg2oj.jpg

its about an inch lower than the bumper, ground clearance should be sufficient
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0250s_zpsu85qkqus.jpg

And this is it at the moment
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0260s_zpspenq2kcm.jpg

nova_niek

11-07-16, 08:11 AM

Once again the Swiss don't hang about. Great stuff, this. Please keep the updates coming. Love this.

On another note: I spotted a rather special VW/EJ20 build at https://youtu.be/1hiYz3CxoQo where the engine is installed backwards (with the gearbox facing forwards). Somehow the wheels turn in the right direction - any idea why this is?

BRoadGhost

11-07-16, 09:14 AM

The way the that engine mount's designed & welded on; I would have pretty big concerns over it's durability over time (& bolted onto inner arches). Same goes for cutting & welding angles into tube ~ Some fairly big forces go through engine & gearbox mounts; tube that's been bent will be considerably stronger.

Love the concept of an MR nova!

ExTrEmeOc

01-11-16, 08:22 PM

Just a quick summary about what has been done in the last couple of weeks:

completed the whole sub frame for the engine and suspension pickups
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0452s_zpsykvszxvm.jpg

converted the stock trailing arms to a rose jointed setup
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0441s_zpsi2e2yrn9.jpg

engine in and lower part of the suspension completed
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0486s_zpsj0lstdrr.jpg

first part of the exhaust done (there is no silencer and NO there won't be one lol)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0363s_zpsylzxvyuw.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6549s_zps0v2uwoc8.jpg

major milestone as been achieved: vroooom vrooom :d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xfq3Q7nB5Y

paul james

01-11-16, 09:49 PM

Sounds so good, amazing skills getting that done so quickly.

Iain

02-11-16, 06:49 AM

Looks great is it getting any sort of floor in the back?

Benn

02-11-16, 12:22 PM

Awesome. Loving this!

Southie

02-11-16, 08:57 PM

Followed your project since day 1, you've excelled yourself now and definitely the best read on here for a long time so well done so far :thumb:

ExTrEmeOc

26-12-16, 08:20 PM

Thank you very much, appreciate it.
No there will be no floor in the back, maybe i will add a diffuser once the conversion is done. I'm not sure at the moment...

So again, a lot has happend over the past weeks therefore i will present a brief overview of what has been done.

Soon after the first run of the engine i began to further construct the rear suspension and made some parts myself
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6555s_zpso1r56kh1.jpg

suprised by the fact that i could mount the shock absorber on its original mounting point i discarded my original plans to fabricate new suspension turrets
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6559s_zpsle73mcxb.jpg

modified turrets with slight angle to suit the new suspension
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6596s_zpseauqnzqi.jpg

after doing that, the first control arm for the upper wishbone could be constructed
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6631s_zps8ywe3iyp.jpg

As you can see here there are three pickup points provide adjustability for the rollcenter and dynamic camber angle
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6633s_zpseu6amqkn.jpg

Had to order new parts for the rear shockabsorbers to convert them to struts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6683s_zpsh6kguua2.jpg

The exhaust needed its last part and as you can see i kept my promise to completely ignore the well being of everybodys ears :-)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6623s_zpsyiqktlnr.jpg

just 63.5mm wide but certainly not quiet
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6626s_zps8fi8b1p5.jpg

Finished parts: upper wishbone and lower trailing arms
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6688s_zpskw33bdfs.jpg

Some impressions of the complete double wishbone supsension

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6736s_zps1hdiazls.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0158s_zpslghv86de.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0150s_zpsgf41flrd.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0141s_zpsbcs14gnr.jpg

Today the front engine had to go.... this engine turned out to be quiet resilliant, i never had any problems, broken parts or breakdowns depite the upgrades and abuses over the years.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6745s_zpszikvmlyy.jpg

gone but not forgotten, goodbye my plucky little friend :-)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6748s_zps99ukd025.jpg

Have a nice time, see you soon

Iain

29-12-16, 08:09 AM

Great fabrication work on the arms. Well impressed

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Benn

29-12-16, 02:31 PM

Wow, loving the arms and frame set up.

ExTrEmeOc

12-03-17, 07:15 PM

Two and a half month and i haven't updated, shame on me...
To assure you that i'm not sitting around and wasting time here's what happend in the time past.

After clearing the engine bay of the redunant engine the impreza cooler could be fitted.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6762s_zpshxdonxnq.jpg

Made a new brace to get the cooler mounted
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6771s_zpsceoqgn18.jpg

Slanted cooler for an extra race-ish look lol ...more like "it wouldn't fit otherwise"
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6775s_zpsx4zhojqb.jpg

To keep the engine even more cool i've added the oil cooler which i had left over from the old 16XE engine.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6791s_zpsmms32dpk.jpg

there wasn't enough room for the pipes so i found a radical way through the subframe.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6798s_zpsuvirfuhv.jpg

The end piece sits to the left of the engine and will get an airduct to flow air to it.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6941s_zps8k9vhjud.jpg

The clutch, which in its original form is actuated by a steel wire going to the clutch lever, now needs to be hydraulically operated as the subau gearbox demands such an actuation therefore i searched for an easy solution to convert the cluch pedal to suit the new circumstances.

Rather than add something the steel wire could pull, i found a way to fit the master cylinder at the inside of the car so the cluch pedal can now push the rod without me fabricating any complicated mechanism in the engine bay.

I simply added a new mounting point for the master cylinder
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6827s_zpsylk7vsbs.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6829s_zps2g4dcsqh.jpg

which now fits within the milimeter between the power steering motor and the bulkhead
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6834s_zpsive8lyui.jpg

A new high stand for the shifter had to be fabricated because the shifter which i purchased was intended to fit a bmw e30 and clearly not a mid engined nova lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6802s_zpslqqodnip.jpg

so thats how its looks now bolted on
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6822s_zpspyzz78mc.jpg

nova_niek

12-03-17, 07:27 PM

Wooo hooo! Nice progress! 😁

sent from my Nokia 6310i using the keypad

ExTrEmeOc

12-03-17, 07:40 PM

Furthermore i had to add a small extra arm to convert the side movement of the shifter to a longitudinal movement
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7010s_zpsnhatdyfh.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7014s_zpsv8l9wjt7.jpg

Here's a video to show how it works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp5ZZYinRlQ

Another thing i've added was a new seperation between the passengers compartment and the new so called engine bay :)

For that i've built a simple frame
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6908s_zps09etmjy6.jpg

and bolted some aluminium sheet to it
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6911s_zpswpt84uop.jpg

In the future this will be accompanied by a piece of acrylic glass to allow visibility to the rear
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6916s_zpsbtfig77o.jpg

Thanks to the frame for the seperation i was also able to make the accelerator pedal work

The cable runs along the frame
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6944s_zpsw189ij2m.jpg

trough the aluminium sheeting
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6978s_zpsomdr1qpj.jpg

to the front where its connected to the original cable which, obviously, is connected to the loud pedal
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6948s_zpsgukldv2a.jpg

Even more cooling related stuff had to done in the form of tubing therefore it was necessary to fabricate two holder
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6840s_zpsahhegycl.jpg

they are now welded to the chassis and hold the tubes in place which run along where the exhaust used to be
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6861s_zpshuqofijw.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

12-03-17, 07:54 PM

Which made it possible to fit additinal tubing and connect the whole cooling system
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6995s_zps4cicx4ob.jpg

Also made a new lower brace with mounting points to hold the tubing in place.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7001s_zpss9ctra9c.jpg

complete cooling system at the back
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7005s_zpsuilali7a.jpg

Some other smaller things that have been done but are worthy to note

i've cut apart some old drive shafts to make some axle stubs for the front suspension
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6927s_zpsbtqznlqo.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6931s_zpsgcdbp1ac.jpg

To facilitate slowing down at high speeds i've started to make the new brake piping
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6871s_zpsyyd3blka.jpg

and aslo prepared the piping for the clutch
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_6872s_zpsk61vdykl.jpg

yeah that's about it for now. More will come as soon as i remember to update this thread lol

BRoadGhost

12-03-17, 10:54 PM

This is getting better & better - consideration for the arms & frames etc now is certainly good enough.

Is it possible to use a bead roller on the ends of the tubes for the coolant?

Benn

13-03-17, 02:14 PM

WOW WOW WOW. love this, it's a hell of a build.

Southie

13-03-17, 05:04 PM

Skills I could only dream of, looking brilliant:)

Iain

13-03-17, 05:14 PM

Cooling system looks great. Very neat way of doing it.

ExTrEmeOc

17-09-17, 09:16 PM

As i am also a victim of photobucket new business model there are a lot of missing pictures in here. However, i've been busy setting up a website for my car and transfer the whole thread i originaly wrote in a german forum. As it is a lot easier to translate the posts directly within the website i started to translate the whole website to make it suitable for those who aren't fluent in german ;)

I don't want to abandon this thread and i think i will update it from time to time with a summary of what happend so far. To get a full review of every detail that has been done i would suggest to visit the webpage. I'm in the process to translate as much as possible so please be patient until everythings done. ...nearly 400 posts, should be done in a jiffy :wtf:lol

and where's the site?

Here it is: http://www.extreme-garage.ch
There's a language button to the right to switch to the preffered one.

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/homeofstn.jpg

have a look, feel free to leave a feedback or just to ignore it lol

nova_niek

18-09-17, 08:15 AM

Yeah, photobucket is a royal pain in the lower backside. Good to see you've created your own solution and thumbs up for making it bilingual. :thumb:

ExTrEmeOc

24-09-17, 01:51 PM

So here we go, an overview of what happend over the last few months.

the rear strutbrace has been extended with two tubes in order to further strenghten the rear part of the car.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7042s_zpsmjsjjwah.jpg

to complete this I've welded it to the chassis
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7050s_zpsaq4q8sze.jpg

bought some push-pull cables to get the shifter to actually shift gears :)
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMAG0336s_zps9m5ltlsc.jpg

In order to fit the cables to either end of the car the shifter assembly...
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7134s_zpsolq3pg29.jpg

...aswell as the gerbox had additional mounting points added.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7129s_zpsv7f2p2im.jpg

Video proof of it working.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0E7DJqFH10

Also converted the 5 stud rear wheel hubs to suit the opel setup.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7150s.jpg

drilled a 4x100 pattern and welded suitable threaded sleeves to the back of the hubs.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7164s.jpg

now there is just one type of wheel needed to suit the front and rear axle.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7173s.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

24-09-17, 02:00 PM

Bought a new fuel pump: TI Automotive (former Walbro) GSL392
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7204s.jpg

nearly completed fuel system with subaru fuel filter and catchtank.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7207s.jpg

To get air to the intercooler I've created an air collector with fiberglass to cover it with.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7219s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7222s.jpg

painted black to match the rest of the car.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7229s.jpg

New airbox fitted
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7290s.jpg

and finished the new exterior design with new side skirt styling.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7231s.jpg

and even wider arches than before :d:cool:
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_7234s.jpg

for further information about every detail visit: http://www.extreme-garage.ch

novarally

24-09-17, 05:53 PM

Very impressive build, don't know how I managed to miss this!

Could you tell me where you got your gear change cables from please? I'll be needing some for my Nova soon.

ExTrEmeOc

24-09-17, 07:04 PM

Could you tell me where you got your gear change cables from please? I'll be needing some for my Nova soon.

Are you sure you want them to buy from switzerland? lol they were quite expensive ~£460. Otherwise i can give you their contact details.

Stuart

24-09-17, 07:58 PM

Very impressive build, don't know how I managed to miss this!

Could you tell me where you got your gear change cables from please? I'll be needing some for my Nova soon.

Tuthill cables or cable craft as they trade under for small jobs, based on the south coast of the uk will make whatever you want to order.. really damn fine value too, but don't let on you think they are cheap as my set I had for the vx200 were about £120 and then when they went with it for a proper product they hit £3-400 lol

novarally

25-09-17, 08:28 AM

Tuthill cables or cable craft as they trade under for small jobs, based on the south coast of the uk will make whatever you want to order.. really damn fine value too, but don't let on you think they are cheap as my set I had for the vx200 were about £120 and then when they went with it for a proper product they hit £3-400 lol

Thanks Stuart, I will give them a try.

BRoadGhost

25-09-17, 10:12 PM

Whoa! Check that body out! :D

ExTrEmeOc

28-07-18, 08:04 PM

Little Teaser :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9XuGYe-A4g

More coming soon...

Iain

30-07-18, 04:42 PM

I like how the skirt design is a nod to the original nova ones.

ExTrEmeOc

02-08-18, 03:36 PM

2 years, 2 months and nearly 2 week since i put the angle grinder to use and cut out the boot floor. Left over, a lot of memories which i would hate to miss altough some of them led me on a wrong path but ultimately showed me the way forward. The nova with its subaru mid engine can surely be considered as a unique build which has been unprecedented to this day. Just thinking of that lets grow a grin on my face, especially the thought that someone could be that "bonkers" to build something like that, altough the person in question is me. lol

Here the first of august is considered as a national holiday, unfortunately because of the heat, this year its forbidden to use fireworks to celebrate it. In order to subsitute for asscociated noise of that day i presented it in other form to my neighbors. I doubt there where any flames coming from the exhaust, so at least i conformed to the ban of any fires for barbeques :)

Therefore, here's a not very exciting video of the rollout of my frankenstein contraption, which proofs that the monster lives and moves under its own power. Muahahahahahaha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgDlcGDoWHY

Of course, pictures are mandatory aswell:

Fresh out of the shed
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9673s.jpg

Surreal width: 181cm
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9686s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9702s.jpg

Nice Underbody, no oil pan sticking out, perfect for a flat floor
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9697s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9704s.jpg

The rear wheels nicely positioned. New brake rotors and pads aswell.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9696s.jpg

Badass :cool:
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9695s.jpg

See you next time :)

novarally

02-08-18, 06:36 PM

Love it, looks and sounds fabulous.

paul james

02-08-18, 08:58 PM

Very impressive, it just looks awesome and unique, a real achievement. Have you taken it out on the open road yet?

ExTrEmeOc

03-08-18, 11:13 AM

thank you very much.

No, not yet. I hope to attend a trackday later this year to get the first impression of its handling characteristics aswell as a base for future improvements regarding enigine mapping and suspension setup.

trojanhawrs

03-08-18, 12:15 PM

Really enjoyed reading your build, cant wait to see it stretching its legs.

One question - are you sure your air intake is going to work ok at high speeds? It follows the contours of your arch which makes me thing it might want to suck out more than flow in, could be wrong though

ExTrEmeOc

03-08-18, 03:20 PM

That's actually a good question and to be honest i'm not quite sure either. I will let the intake temperatures decide whether the cooling is sufficient or the intercooler needs to be fed additional air from somewhere else. But i already got a backup plan if it should be the case, i indentified a solution where an additional intake can be made. Let's see how things turn out :)

ExTrEmeOc

14-10-18, 08:40 PM

Small preview of whats coming :d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgZ1anOUM

more to come as soon as possible...

ExTrEmeOc

19-10-18, 05:39 PM

There was a bit of a knot in my stomach prior to the first drive on the track, dozens of questions in my head, have i forgotten something? Did i really recheck all the bolts? Do i have to expect catastophic understeer?

Luckely the first preparations on site distracted me somewhat and my doubts quickly vanished as i started to press the gaspedal more and more towards the floor and no parts flew across the track :d

To my suprise the handling was very comfortable and there was no understeer detectable despite the light front axle. But i must admit i was very cautious when driving around a bend or thight corner to prevent to experience something unforseen.

After just two runs the first areas for improvement made themself aparent which makes driving in the future less stressful. Things i defenetly have to adress are:

- Cooling in the engine bay, heatsoaking and rising engine temperature after stopping.
- Brakes, astra 16v brakes are not suitable for the power available :d
- Gearshift somewhat vague and unprecise
- Tankenlüftung, austreten von Kraftstoff in engen Kurven.
- Gas tank ventialtion, leaking petrol in corners

Engine mapping proved it self as quite challenging as it is difficult to simulate all driving conditions without being in everybodys way. Despite that i was able to find a lot of areas where the mapping could be improved and make it more refined. Luckely my roughly handmade mapping made prior to the trackday wasn't much off and the full throttle part proved it self as quite accurate which resulted easely into good acceleration.

Unfortunately the gearshift became more and more vague towards the end of the last drive which led me to leave the track. This proved it self as a good idea as one of the push-pull cables decided to disintegrate just as i left the track.
Luckely i was able to put it in gear manually using the manipulation on the gearbox which made it even possible to easly drive onto the trailer.

In total i'm very satisfied with the result, every important thing worked, sometimes even better than expected. All the hours which i spent for information gathering, engineering and put into reality have really paid off.
Despite heading home having a "defective" car on the trailer i was really happy and found new motivation to carry on... :cool:

Pictures are in short supply, although i will provide them as soon as some can be found on the web. ;)
Something i can provide are some videos

Trackday Video
Best of all scenes, emotions and events

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWWGN6E4KCU

Check also the videos promoted at the end, there are all uncut runs including the fourth one where the push-pull cable ripped lol

See you next ime

The Simps

19-10-18, 11:18 PM

Cool project. Congratulations on achieving! You must be very pleased.

ExTrEmeOc

30-10-18, 08:27 PM

Thank you, yes i'm so far pleased as it moves and most of it works as intended. :)

Here are some pictures taken at the tack:

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/anneautrack2.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/anneau18s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/anneautrack1.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/anneautrack3.jpg

ExTrEmeOc

26-03-19, 07:56 PM

Still alive and going even stronger :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIHOQbuhN0A

I will update this as soon as possible :)

8valve-craig

27-03-19, 07:06 AM

Wow that looks like it goes very well. Much better than previous rear engine attempts I have seen.

This is is a great achievement.

ExTrEmeOc

31-03-19, 06:01 PM

Saturday 6 o'clock in the morning... departure towards france.

After not quiet 2 hours driving and some waiting in front of the entrance to the racetrack, I used the short break to shoot a photo of my temporary parking spot before the gates were opened.

In the middle of the street lol
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9992gs.jpg

After the gates opened and a somewhat hectic unloading of the race car everything was prepared to start.
The joy did not last long because, before the first run, a noise measurement was carried out and my inconspicuous, small, improbable Corsa roared as loud as 102db into the microphone.
Although various solutions have been developed in my head to eliminate the difference of 2db in order not to exceed the required maximum of 100db, I was not denied to drive and I was able to ride shortly thereafter without further measurements taken.
The morning went quiet unspectacular apart from the fact that the heat thermoband caused a lot of smoke and I shortly worried and thought something caught fire. In addition to that, the first strong braking maneuver revealed that the brake pressure adjustment of the rear axle was way too low.
When braking into a slow right turn the front locked up, however, there was little total braking force. The reason for this was that I chose to adjust the brake pressure regulator to the absolute minimum to avoid possible brake lock up at the rear. As it turned out in the course of the day, the rear axle is capable of delivering more braking power than anticipated, at the end of the day the regulators were already set to about 70% of the maximum pressure.
In the future i will try to slowly raise the pressure to find the limit.

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_9994gs.jpg

In the afternoon I was able to get to know the car and its driving characteristics a bit better, the confidence rose and the fun increased steadily. Some changes i did to the ignition mapping made a noticeable difference, especially starting from about 6000rpm. Depending on the engine speed, the injection values now dropped by approx. 8-10%, although I think the exhaust still receives a good portion of the remaining injection quantity and uses it for a spit of flame. :d

The later the afternoon the bolder the driver, this is true for many and definitely hit me too. Flooring it resulted in acceptable acceleration but also made the rear axle to step out. The curiosity to find out if it is possible to go full throttle as early as possibly rose steadily, as the front axle reacted immediately and without delay to any input coming from the steering wheel the enticement to overdo it was very strong. The knowledge of sitting in an oversized go-kart and drive it that way resulted in a sloppy driving style but also offered a huge ammount of fun.
To tame the rear axle a limited slip differential will certainly be necessary... but thats something to adress next winter.

One of the runs I had to interrupt early because I had problems with the shifter, again. Fortunately, only one screw came loose which could be fixed in not time.

Fixing the shifter on the spot.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/IMG_0010gs.jpg

As well as a hose clamp of the crankcase ventilation, which I forgot to fix, still needed some attention. However, this had little impact except for some leaked oil vapor.

This was a very successful and educational day which showed where there is still a room for improvement. The next tasks will include details and adjustments. Oil cooler, wiring, additional ventilation to the engine and what ever comes to my mind.... lol

And for those who have read the text here is a video of the Trackday and of course for all others who have skipped the text as well. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjG073Y69g

Have a great week and drive safetly... if not, at least take a video of it :d
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/corsa-gsti.jpg

total_vauxhall

31-03-19, 06:10 PM

Cool little machine. Great vid

nova_niek

01-04-19, 07:10 PM

nice to see you're making steady progress

Southie

01-04-19, 08:59 PM

Really pleased that this is still getting better after all these years following this thread, it’s probably the best Nova build I’ve read:thumb:

ExTrEmeOc

02-04-19, 07:59 PM

thanks guys, really appreciated :)

it’s probably the best Nova build I’ve read:thumb:
If you can call what's left of it "a nova" lol

Southie

02-04-19, 08:36 PM

thanks guys, really appreciated :)

If you can call what's left of it "a nova" lol
I suppose in your world it’s a Corsa A anyway lol

What's it called on your paperwork now and do you have to keep changing it back by Swiss laws still lol

Nova_Tek

11-04-19, 04:25 PM

Enjoyed watching that. Great work!

Benn

30-04-19, 04:02 PM

Loving this, the video of the engine is cool.
Needs a drifting video tho...

ExTrEmeOc

12-05-19, 04:17 PM

Not that i am planning one but quiet inevitable to not make an unintended one.
Either way you'll get a drift video for sure lol

ExTrEmeOc

30-05-19, 07:50 PM

After 4 years of abstinence from any car related social interaction, it had been time to show my contraption to the public lol
Last sunday the annual local opel meeting took place and it was a must for me to take part.

It has been a refreshing experience, especially the conversations which ranged from mundane stuff to detailed technical discussions about motive for this endevour, choosen engine, implementing suspension and so on... For me that meant the first 3 hours after i arrived i had rarely an opportunity to leave my car :)

So for anybody who wants to know what happens when you turn up with a subaru powered nova at a vauxhall/opel meeting feast your eyes on this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjjBnR7iepI

Have a nice time! :thumb:

Iain

30-05-19, 08:17 PM

Nice edit, love the looks when you were rolling in

House

30-05-19, 10:49 PM

Top work that.

Looking forward to a few shows now I'll have a car worth showing!!

Southie

31-05-19, 09:19 PM

Superb

ExTrEmeOc

04-07-19, 07:37 PM

Tackling 90 degree bends...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axgwH_mJiFo

Full video in progress and coming soon :cool:

ExTrEmeOc

07-07-19, 10:37 AM

Unlike other Trackdays and Slalom events, this time i participated in a "performance demonstration" called GP-Furttal, fortunately only a drive 25 minutes from my home.
This went on over the weekend, mainly intended for vintage cars on saturday and on Sunday where the performance of race-ready vehicles could be presented to the spectators.

The more than 180 participating vehicles were divided into 7 categories, which were allowed to drive 4 times a day for about 15 minutes at a fixed time. No race, no overtaking, just fun driving and entertainment for the audience which was allowed to be very close to the action.

Arrival for me took place on Saturday noon to get a whiff of octane rich air and not missing out on the vintage car atmosphere. Also, I was allowed to attend a one-hour old-timer drive in a lovingly restored Astra mk2 GSi as a passenger.
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/170349.jpg

Sunday already started at 8 o'clock for the first drivers on the track. Field No. 7, which was intended exclusively for racing cars, started shortly before 10 o'clock. At this time the air temperature was already a quiet big issue, as it was inthe majority of Europe. This made the drive in racing overalls, gloves and helmet, close to the engine bay not to the most pleasant tour that you can imagine :)

Unfortunately, the first run was already overshadowed by the first crashes, and I almost became a victim of it. The lovingly restored Astra, which drove behind me, suddenly lost brake fluid and could not brake in time for the next corner. Interestingly, I had already realized in the rearview mirror that the speed with which he closed on me was to high to slow down in time. I moved to the left and he pulled the handbrake while veering to the right, which unfortunately for him ended in the guardrail.
Since I had 4 cameras recording the run, it quickly became apparent that we were probably only a few centimeters apart before a collision would have occurred.

Fortunately, I was able to finish the first run unharmed, but my luck was also put to. At this point again a big thanks to all that helped for the work and the brake fluid!
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/bremsen-entluft.jpg

The next run went smooth except for an occasional small powerslide. The rear brakes got a new setting, which they go through without overbraking: full pressure. This will most likely force me to get bigger brakes on the rear axle as the full potential is not used yet. :d

Unfortunately, I broke down in the last third of the last drive. The car began to stutter more and more and showed no performance. After the engine finally cut out and didn't want to run any more it became apparent there was no sign of life anymore and the run was over for me.
The reason for this became, still sitting in the drivers seat, obvious to me and was confirmed to me after a quick look into the fuel tank ... empty!

Since the whole event was over after that run, i've loaded the car on to the trailer where it broke down, of course with some petrol in the tank. ;)
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/181649.jpg

Over all a really eventful event in which I would like to participate again.

And at last the Video... enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mcuav2_21M

House

07-07-19, 08:16 PM

Love this!!

We're planning a spa trackday early next year be cool to see this there!?!?

ExTrEmeOc

07-07-19, 08:52 PM

That's a great idea, let me know the date as soon as possible and i'll see what i can do :thumb:

House

07-07-19, 09:02 PM

Excellent, we'll keep you in the loop!!

ExTrEmeOc

03-08-19, 06:55 PM

unclogging the exhaust lol

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/154450s.jpg

Iain

04-08-19, 10:12 AM

Love it

Benn

05-08-19, 10:45 AM

Awesome video.
Love the rwd set up.
Love the camera under side, such a cool view.

Love that your racing on the road too

ExTrEmeOc

25-08-19, 02:10 PM

Quick summary of what has been done over last couple of weeks and what im currently working on.

During the last trackday i noticed a slight loss in power, no acceleration beyond 5500rpm and top speed about 180kph :wtf:
So i tore the engine apart to find the cause(s)

Various boost leaks at different spots.
Intercooler to throttle body...
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/184613s.jpg

Blow off valve gasket
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/184359s.jpg

Broken and bent hoses
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/133545s.jpg

Replaced all these and a couple of other stuff in order to get all the boost to the cylinders.

While having everything disassembled i removed the recirculation of the factory blow off valve and modified it slightly to give me the distinctive turbo blow off sound while shifting gears :d
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/164355s.jpg

To get better cooling in the engine bay i've relieved to bumper of some unnecessary plastic
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/101951s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/152822s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/153234s.jpg

And started working on a rear diffuser
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/152028s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/163854s.jpg

Ground clearance about 45mm
http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/165611s.jpg

http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/164155s.jpg

As i am not frequently updating this thread there might be someone interessted to follow me on instagram. I've started the account especially for small and fast updates without writing a lot. That doesn't mean that i will abandon this thread. It should be more an easy way to keep the ones informed who are interested in it.
So if you feel inclined: https://www.instagram.com/corsagsti/
(https://www.instagram.com/corsagsti/)http://www.extreme-garage.ch/Blogpics/insta2.jpg