Swiss Trackday Nova

[ExTrEmeOc]

First of all i like to say Hello to everybody. My name is Mathias, i'm from Switzerland, i live near Zurich at the German boarder. Excuse me for my bad english... i'm working on it lol

I'm driving Novas, or "Corsa A" as it's know here, since i got my driving license and now i got a nice little Track Project wich i like to present. So be patient until i got enough posts so i can add pictures to this thread ;)

Greetings
Mathias

[Graeme]

Welcome there are a few user off the continent on here, good luck with the project and look forward to seeing it soon

[NOV4_SPORT]

Hello and welcome mate

[Edd]

Welcome mate

Im looking forward to seeing the pics

get posting, once you have 15 posts you can post pics :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Now i've got 12 ...so 3 to go :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Here we go! I hope Pictures will work now. :)

A long time ago in a country far, far away....

I had a nice litte white MK2 Nova GSi wich i bought to keep it tidy and clean. But as these stories go... there was a crash:cry: Some idiot drove on my lane, i managed to avoid a crash with the oncomming car but crashed with a curb.

After i got my car back
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9544.jpg

Factory fresh wishbone :roll:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9556.jpg

The whole Shell was bent
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9558.jpg

So i bought a "new" Nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9639.jpg

nearly 190k miles, old, rusty, worn out
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9620.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9650.jpg

the interior was really disgusting, so i changed nearly all parts wich resulted in this:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9667.jpg

rust removal
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9700.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9696.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9705.jpg

New suspension -> KW Automotive Coilovers
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9740.jpg

After some bits and pieces that were replaced i got the MOT (MFK in Switzerland) for my car
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9832.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

After that i went on and began to convert my car to a Tracktool :cool:

First i tried to give it another look, black bumpers and white rear lights

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

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9840.jpg
Got myself some "racing stuff" :d : polybushes...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9933.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9884-1.jpg

...quickshift...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0010kl.jpg

...strut braces...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0277.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0271.jpg

and new anti roll bars from H&R (Front 26mm Rear 22mm)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0144.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0158.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

I didnt like the fact that i could not run tires bigger than 195.. so sorted that out by welding some new arches :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0302.jpg

now perfect for R888's in 205/50 R15 :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0310.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0327.jpg

Then there was a bit spare cash for Metalp0rn from Risse Motorsport :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0353.jpg

fully tuned Head: ported, higher compression ratio, 280° camshaft, stronger valve springs and so on :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0355.jpg

and there was some spare cash left so i got me some nice parts
Sports clutch
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0368.jpg

New polybushes
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0367.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0413.jpg

Oil temp gauge
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0365.jpg

and 4 Point harness to suit my Bucket seats
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0363.jpg

[pie]

looking good buddy

[ExTrEmeOc]

Bought a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0395.jpg

Made some "wide arch" front wings
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0430.jpg

and spend a lot of time make a oil-temp-gauge-holder :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0427.jpg

A friend of mine tried to find out what color my car was painted, but he failed, the color wasnt GM or some other make. So i decided to paint it matt black with blackboard paint :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_2270.jpg

wich resulted in this:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0528.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0552.jpg

after that it was time for some more engine tuning:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0480.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0484.jpg

and mapping by dbilas ...redline at 7400rpm
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0486.jpg

Complete assembled engine... not for long as it turned out
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_d0711.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

The engine started to make knocking noises, wich came from the conrods. after just 10 miles one of the rods decided to give up :(
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0897b.jpg

the conrods were then replaced by some steel rods and my car was prepard to take on the Nurburgring. And the engine started again make some strange knocking noises after 1.5 laps. So i went home (400 miles) with an engine that sounded like it would fall apart any minute.

After that i thougt it would be a good idea to rebuild the engine bay.
So i got the grinder out and started to take the car apart. :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3524b.jpg

and there was rust... a lot of rust :eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3554b.jpg

i started to rebuild every little bit that was rusty
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3597b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3605b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3614b.jpg

new front, including strengthening plates and removable top.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_2608b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3641b.jpg

more engine bay rebuilding and stich welding.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3672b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

Made my own strengthening plates
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3755b.jpg

and welded them to the shell
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3790b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_3798b.jpg

after that i made my own custom lower strut brace
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4457b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4472b.jpg

and finished the engine bay by using some special bodyshell adhesive
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4608b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4598b.jpg

then it was time for new parts:
Quick rack
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4628b.jpg

alloy top mounts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4852b.jpg

battery box
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4847b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

And there should be color! :d so thats what we did, with the help of a friend the engine bay got a new lick of paint.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4722b.jpg

we towed the car about 10 miles to get to a place with a compressor so we could paint the engine bay.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4962b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4968b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4987b.jpg

like new.... i love it :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5018b.jpg

towed back home by an astra gsi :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5059b.jpg

reassembling in progress
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5095b.jpg

top mounts set to give a little more caster and camber
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5166b.jpg

converted to internal shifter
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5151b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

On a rainy day i wanted to know why my engine was knocking so i took i apart and found that one bearing was completely worn out :eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5221b.jpg

even the crankshaft was far from a good condition
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5198b.jpg

so i started from ground with a new engine block :-/
while my engine block was rebuild i was going on to continue improve my nova shell :)

I dindt like the MK2 look anymore so i turned it into a MK1.. with even wider selfmade front wings muahahaha and a new bumper.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5429b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5506b.jpg

looks like a hillclimb car

got myself some new wishbones from a corsa B because they are 1cm wider than the nova ones. That means 2 cm more track :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5711b.jpg

for that i had to get new polybushes for a corsa B and trim them to fit the nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8018b.jpg

perfect :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8020b.jpg

after fitting them i wanted to know how much camber i could run... as it turned out: A LOT :d
left: nearly original
right: massive camber
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5740b.jpg

both sides with the slight camber adjustment lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5742b.jpg

[peester]

woah the thread seems to start very mildly, innocent; rookie-like..
-then, very quickly, - shazam! - professional quality work oozes everywhere.

Handy chap with the bodywork and modifying. Work looks good by the companies too.

[shed-on-wheels]

looks good but i have never seen a mk1 bumper that looks like that lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks for the comments!


but i have never seen a mk1 bumper that looks like thatIts a Mattig Spoiler, also known as "Monsterface", very rare and expensive. got its years ago for 30 euros because it was a bit broken on the lip.

New polycarbonate windows for my nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8042b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8051b.jpg

Irmscher sticker for some styling :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8055b.jpg

my ex girlfriend made me a carbon replacement for the roof window, so i had to disassemble the sun roof
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8058b.jpg

and fit the carbon replacement
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8071b.jpg

Properly seald it to keep the rain out
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8150b.jpg

and fitted... looks racy hehe
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8154b.jpg

did i mention the camber?? :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8081b.jpg

Fiberglass bonnet, can be fitted like a normal one, because even the underside has been made.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8082b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8083b.jpg

[paul james]

Where did you get this manifold from?

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0395.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

new engine block and a lot of money has gone :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8104b.jpg

calmly fitting the engine.. didnt want to do any mistake
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8144b.jpg

nearly finished
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8205b.jpg

first start video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ACgvLuKwc

and second start video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmWoDEVm97M

at last... after more than half a year my nova could be driven :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht7wMktUPGg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8325b.jpg

[Novasport]

Where did you get this manifold from?

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0395.jpg

Possibly a Lexmaul manifold?

[Edd]

That front bumper is awesome !!!

+ rep for the bumper lol wish Mattig still sold the non extreme bumpers :(

[ExTrEmeOc]

Where did you get this manifold from?Bought it from ebay Germany, dont know any facts about it, theres no factory plate or something that would say who made it.

Had to change the Bumper, for Road use the Mattig bumper is a bit conspicuous
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8360b.jpg

it was time to drive it a little bit so great chance to grab some pictures
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8422_hdrb.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8413c.jpg

and the steering geomatry had to be done
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8460b.jpg

i decided to run -3° camber ...yeah you read right :d it was possible to run nearly -5°!!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8470b.jpg

and then.....





... the impossible happend. A few days later, engine had no power and started knocking :cry: i was gutted. not again!! :mad:

[Benn]

Love the widen arches, but i did like the orange paint..

Car is a bit awesome.

[ExTrEmeOc]

i ripped out the engine on the same day it "broke".
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8509b.jpg

at the end of the day i had a car without an engine :(
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8515b.jpg

some days late some new parts arrived i just ordered
new mocal oil cooler
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8519b.jpg

air vents and tubes for brake ventilation
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8523b.jpg

and adjustable cam pulley i couldnt use :(
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8527b.jpg

I was fed up! some much spent money for a few miles driving....

A friend of mine converted his Corsa B to C20XE so he had a X16XE left wich i could have for free. Big Thanks to him!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8531b.jpg

So the next engine was delivered to my poor little nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8535b.jpg

and i began to prepare the engine to take place in the nova. I used the lightened flywheel and clutch from my 8V engine and pulleys from a C16SE.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8560b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8540b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

and two weeks later the new heart was planted in
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8565b.jpg

Ecotec lol the cover was gone very soon!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8578b.jpg

after that i had to get a lot of parts to get it running...
fuelpipes
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8590b.jpg

throttle cable
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8673b.jpg

I used the speed sensor from a C14NZ which wasn't a wise desicion.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8613b.jpg

then i started to prepare the engine loom. nice little after-work-activity :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8687b.jpg

wired in a Nova connector for easy plug and plug action
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8690b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8694b.jpg

and fitted it to the engine/car
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8730b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

Got a new Internal shifter out of a Corsa B and a new gear knob :d
used the baseplate of the old shifter as a support to get the gear knob a bit higher.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8742b.jpg

pipes pipes pipes... that would make a nice Rollcage
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8990b.jpg

i couldn't resist to put it together to see what it looks like
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8996b.jpg

Factory fresh :d Produced by Heigo
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9009b.jpg

couple of days later it was fitted.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9041b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9042b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9044b.jpg

it was a nice day to take a picture in the nearby quarry
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9050b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9059b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9078b.jpg

[calibra-keith]

its almost like you've stole my nova, black, wide arches, 16xe lump, that orange looked great and that bumper

[ExTrEmeOc]

soon afterwards more pipes were delivered
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9080b.jpg

2.5 inch exhaust system from Friedrich Motorsport... could be welded with a bit more care :wtf: must be produced on a monday :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9087b.jpg

fitting the exhaust system wasn't that difficult. love the way it look under the car!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9457b.jpg

replaced the speed sensor because the engine kept cutting out when the car was stoped
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9421b.jpg

two lunatics on one pictures my nova and my friends corsa B C20XE
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9462b.jpg

then i treated my self by buying a trailer to carry my nova from racetrack to racetrack
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9522b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9533b.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

And then, after one year i could return to the Nurburgring :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9744b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0180b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/touri1.jpg

someone even took a picture of my car at the carpark :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/touri15.jpg

and if someone can be bothered there are some onboard videos of me driving the ring. My driving style was a bit conservative, because i never driven this car in anger before and i didnt know its potential.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqDYL_c0wjE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9djZbppM3uw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQSusbSzIS4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dazAhU334NE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbNVZQhZ-DE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Vq3Sdsb7A

the engine had no problems, the car was easy to drive and i had a lot of fun driving the Ring -> hugh success :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9915b.jpg

[Graeme]

Good work son

[ExTrEmeOc]

Back at home i went on improve my nova.

i started to remove the back seat mounting points and painted the shell.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0343c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0350c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0386c.jpg

still on the trailer :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0417c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0420c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0457c.jpg

I modified the Internal shifter to give en extra hight of 1cm
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4418c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4446c.jpg

The office :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4481c.jpg

[Mieran]

I've seen your nova on corsaforum.de

Nice work

[matt_vaughan]

Arches look fantastic. Have you posted a spec of the engine yet?

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thank you guys for the compliments :)


I've seen your nova on corsaforum.deI never thougt someone outside germany/switzerland/austria would read my thread at corsaforum.de :eek:


Have you posted a spec of the engine yet?Nope, but it's pretty standard. Just a little higher compression ratio than original. But that will change soooooooon!

so heres the last of my posts, as it is the nearest to the current date.
converted my rear breaks to dics with the m-tech conversion-kit.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4630c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4705c.jpg

axel is not fitted yet. will happen in the spring
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4773c.jpg

and i put my nova back in the shed where it now sleeps :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4896c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4902c.jpg

[Iain]

This looks awesome mate really nice work, love the subtle standard looking but wider arches!

[brucer]

awesome car, did you ever have the e16se dyno'd? any spare bits left over?

keep up the good work!

[PVG]

Great work mate. Superb Nova!

[Calamity Josh]

Love the car mate! the only thing i'd say is it'd look better with the mk1 dash and rear bumper tho! i can't wait to see what comes of this project!

[turbojolt]

Best thread I have read in ages keep up the amazing work mate, what do you do for a living by the way ?

[ExTrEmeOc]

thanks a lot for the comments!


did you ever have the e16se dyno'd? any spare bits left over?unfortunately not, the engine never ran long enough to test how much bhp it produced.
there are a lot pieces left over... for example the whole cylinder head wich im going to sell.


what do you do for a living by the way ?I'm a trained car mechanic, but working now as a IT Supporter in a company that sells solar shading systems.

[srs1]

great thread and good to see someone keeping the faith, patiences and commitment to see the car through to what you want. some people give up far to easily. but the best bit is getting what you need from it. the fun factor.

well done

[ExTrEmeOc]

I think its not just the driving that makes it fun. working on the car gives a a sepcial kind of satisfaction, like "i done so much, i'm going to do some more, even if theres a setback, i can do this" .....i hope that doesn't sound exaggerated lol

So i went on today.
In switzerland your car has to be checked by our local MOT every two years. So my time is up and my car has to go back to road legal. First thing to to is replace the engine with the original C16SEi that was in this nova.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4975c.jpg

so i got on to disassemble the engine bay ...once again lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4976c.jpg

and got the engine out.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4980c.jpg

bye bye XE! see you in a couple of months.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4984c.jpg

eeeeeempty. enough space for another engine :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4990c.jpg

tomorrow i'm going to carry on.

[calibra-keith]

I modified the Internal shifter to give en extra hight of 1cm
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4418c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4446c.jpg



what did you use to raise it ? i also need to raise mine as iv put corsa one in, mines more for clearance than anything

[Nova_Tek]

Firstly welcome :), and your English is very good. Even better than some PNG members on here... you even used 'Bought' correctly! lol

Some great work on your project. The Nova looks very different compared to what is normally seen on here, very unique. You seem to have lots of skills too.

Keep it up :thumb:

[ExTrEmeOc]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/what%20did%20you%20use%20to%20raise%20it%20
what did you use to raise it ?i used a aluminium tube approx 12mm in diameter that was big enough for a 8mm screw, then cutted the tube in 4 pieces to the disired lenght and screwed the baseplate, together with the tubes, to the shifter.
After that i filled the empty space with filler. It would be maybe better to use fiberglass rather than filler, the way i did it isnt the best solution.


and your English is very goodi'm trying hard to blend in lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

Now its "tomorrow" so it was time to get on with it.

Had to rip the engine out from an old nova project wich i abadoned after i realised i needed a trackcar rather than a showcar.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4991c.jpg

moved the engine to its new workplace :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4994c.jpg

calmy inserting the engine
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4995c.jpg

an old friend reunited with the car, i wish it was my tuned engine, but standard will do the job for now.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_4997c.jpg

i will get the engine running tomorrow... cross fingers lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

So, my engine is up and running.

I think the 8 Valve engine is louder than the 16V with the 2.5" exhaust system.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5014c.jpg

Because i removed the washerbottle from ist origin place i had to do some customizing.
First turn the water pipes by 180 degrees so the end faces to the right.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5002c.jpg

Then fitted the plastic cover and linked the pipes.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5006c.jpg

After that i had to elongate the existing wires for the washer pump.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5003c.jpg

Everything fitted and ready for testing.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5017c.jpg

and it works! ..one thing less to worry about :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5010c.jpg

Have a nice evening! :thumb:

[ExTrEmeOc]

Long time no post :eek:

As i had the origin engine back in my nova i had the chance to take some pictures.

...yes thats me :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5062c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5047c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5169c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5194c.jpg

For the MOT i had to get my Car to the required safety standards. unfortunately the handbrake cable had snapped while is was working on it.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5236c.jpg

so i dismantled the rear brakes and removed the rotten cable
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5275c.jpg

Got myself a new cable and installed it.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5300c.jpg

brake lines weren't good at all... so had to replace them as well.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5289c.jpg

much better
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5294c.jpg

[bazil]

Cracking mate, love the last picture :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

While my 16V engine was on vacation i could "upgrade" it a little bit :)

first i decided to smooth the intake on the Cylinderhead.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5216c.jpg

which resulted in this. I'm pleased with it as i did it with a drill lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5219c.jpg

second i orderd some nice parts for the ol' smallblock lump :d

DBilas 266 Degree camshafts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5461c.jpg

left dbilas / right original
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5474c.jpg

Chip with revlimiter at 7200rpm
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5489c.jpg

aaaaand my favorite bit :cool:

thottle bodies
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5446c.jpg

i know they're not the best throttle bodies, as i've seen a lot better here :d, but its ok for me... for now hehehe
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5452c.jpg

[M Sutton]

This car is awesome!! Love the fact you rip it apart quite often but it always goes back togeather better than before!

Keep the updates comming ;)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Quickly i began to assemble the throttle bodies
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5512c.jpg

and mounted it to the engine.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5552c.jpg

the leads for the throttle position sensor was too short, therefore i cutted the leads...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5554c.jpg

... and elongated them
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5561c.jpg

nice clearance to the throttle linkage
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5565c.jpg

after that i installed the new camshafts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5584c.jpg

and made a special EGR blanking plate to fool the ECU :d I have milled a groove into it so the engine now gets fresh air instead of exhaust gases.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5593c.jpg

i redesigned the bracket for the idle speed valve provided by dbilas
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5591c.jpg

so it is more compact and could mounted to the inlet manifold
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5601c.jpg

[scott.parker]

First of all, never seen this thread before, and im gob smacked at the work you've been upto mate, looks amazing! love it allot!
The matig bumper is awesome too..
I cant believe you have to place your original engine back into the car for your "MOT" that crazy!

Will that EGR blank work properly?

Im looking to put a X16 Turbo into my new Loon Project.

Scott

[ExTrEmeOc]

I cant believe you have to place your original engine back into the car for your "MOT" that crazy!I would be possible to get it legal even in Switzerland, but for me its way to expensive and i dont plan to use this car on the road. I just want it MOT tested so i can do little test drives around the block.


Will that EGR blank work properly?Sort of. I works much better than just blanking it completely. i takes a lot longer for the ECU to recognise that there's a problem. If you drive normally the ECU is perfectly fooled, if you floor it a few times (>5000rpm) then the ECU is complaining.


the plastic shell for the wires was now completely useless
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5623c.jpg

i trimmed it and replaced it by a flexible solution
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5631c.jpg

what a mess of wires and hoses :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5626c.jpg

with the throttle bodies you need to lower the alternator
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5661c.jpg

As i run a 8V alternator, the bracket wich is holding it was to long :-/
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5669c.jpg

a few days later my Nova was MOT tested. Now i've got 2 years till the next MOT, but i think it will reach a point wheres no turning back and it will become a racecar.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5675c.jpg

and just ONE DAY after MOT... i ripped out the engine lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5695c.jpg

and on the SECOND DAY after MOT an old friend returned
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5709c.jpg

[autoworksnovasport]

very good mathias i will enjoy keeping an eye on this

[ExTrEmeOc]

after shortening the alternator bracket the clearance was perfect.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5730c.jpg

Cold start... shake it baby! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Nql6QNbzc

and warm engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_p_ldzzXi4

had a bit of a wiring problem, the engine had run a bit rich... can't guess why :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5755c.jpg

replaced the connector by a 8V Connector with better insulation
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5758c.jpg

got myself a new toy. GoPro HD Hero2
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5762c.jpg

and mounted (screwed) one of the baseplates at a very special place
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5786c.jpg

the wheelarch :cool: hope to get some spectacular pictures
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5793c.jpg

after installing the engine i realised the throttle cable was to long, so i modified it by using two aluminium pipes.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5778c.jpg

gopro picture of the XE ...nice view :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0043.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

First test drive with throttle bodies
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0051.jpg

with gopro monitoring the wheel :thumb: awesome footage, how the tire is working at normal driving :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDpo-DGH-xI

had to make a new mounting point for the exhaust system. The exhaust kept touching the rear axle.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5819c.jpg

mounting point from inside the car.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5863c.jpg

took some pictures after couple of test drives :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5838c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5856c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5847c.jpg

Engine is running good. But you need to get revs, under 5000 rpm theres not much happening. after 5500rpm its ...woahhhhhh until revlimiter at 7200rpm :d
rough idling speed at 950 - 1000rpm. tick over sounds very racecar-ish.

[ExTrEmeOc]

one day later i changed the fuelpump to a C20XE one... just in case and for no particular reason
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5865c.jpg

it was a beautiful day and perfect for some nice videos and pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE-wSvsyXU0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tmNei_IMj0

here with its little brother lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5871c.jpg

X16XE and C14SE
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5920c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_5898c.jpg

Thanks for reading an have a nice evening!!

[Benn]

Last few photos are fantastic! Love the camera in the arch, im guessing cause of mot law you cant upgrade the brakes?

Awesome wprk on the engine and tb build.

[ExTrEmeOc]

im guessing cause of mot law you cant upgrade the brakes?
I upgraded them to astra gsi 16V brakes, and nobody at the MOT noticed :d

[Nova_Tek]

Looks damn sexy, love the subtle widened body. Love the inlet too.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Great work :)

[Benn]

I upgraded them to astra gsi 16V brakes, and nobody at the MOT noticed :d

Ah nice, was gonna say Nova brakes with a tuned engine might become a bit scarey...

[scott.parker]

Ah nice, was gonna say Nova brakes with a tuned engine might become a bit scarey...


Anything over 100bhp in nova is scary, as you soon realise the steering wheels on the piss, you have a thin skin of tin between you and the road (an other cars) you touch both sides the car with no effort wen sat inside, the windscreen is almost touching your face! lol there so comical its ace!

Only the original mini is smaller then a Nova, i bet smart cars are wider! lol

[Stuart]

Too much overpriced and overrated dilbert tat, but other than that a great build :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Too much overpriced and overrated dilbert tat

Not every country provides the law and regulations to use a TB setup like Jenvey, SBD or something like that. Maybe its overpriced for you and not as good as others, but at least you're able to get it road legal in Germany and maybe even in Switzerland (if you got enough money :d). So for that purpose it's the only decent thing you can get over here.

Sure, if im going to convert my Nova into a full racecar i would definitely choose a TB setup you can get in GB :thumb:

[mowgli]

is the ban on motorsport still in place in switzerland?

[ExTrEmeOc]

Yes, but The ban is only for circuit racing. We've got great hillclimb and slalom events. :cool: i hope i can take in one of them some day :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Had a little problem with the cooling, so i dismantled the cylinderhead.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6142c.jpg

At first the problem seemed small. The headgasket let the exhaust gases in to the cooling circuit.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6144c.jpg

massive cooling water consumption at the third cylinder.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6156c.jpg

At the cylinderhead the problem was way more obvious :wtf:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6150c.jpg

So i grabbed some abrasive paper wich resulted in this:
there was a groove with a, at least, 0.5mm depth
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6152c.jpg

A mate of mine had a spare x16xe and a cylinderhead he didn't need. So he gave them to me for free -> big thanks to him! :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6162c.jpg

I removed the cylinderhead of the spare engine becaue of low milage and sent it for refurbishing.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6172c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

After a couple of days it was cleaned, had new valve seals and had beed resurfaced
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6188c.jpg

well... cleaned? :wtf: i don't think so.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6189c.jpg

so i grabbed my tools and cleaned them myself.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6197c.jpg

after that i decided to to some budget-racing-engine-mounts lol with windshield adhesive
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6199c.jpg

a few days after that everything was ready to reassemble the engine.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6222c.jpg

short after that my engine was back the way it was.Apart from the air filter, which was missing because a friend of mine needed it for his MOT.
The engine sound was nice though :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6226c.jpg

the engine mounts made a big difference.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6220c.jpg

now the whole car is shaking at idling speed... i feel like a milkshake :d but at least the engine isn't rocking as much as before when driving a bit 'sporty';)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6229c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

New parts arrived *woohoo*

Pipercross PX500 airfilter with baseplate and four air horns
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6250c.jpg

Quaife Torsen differential
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6252c.jpg

nice, small and oily :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6263c.jpg

rose jointed suspension parts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6253c.jpg

there's some welding to be done to get them mounted to the chassis
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6258c.jpg

over all, it will be a very nice addition to my nova :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6259c.jpg

to get an idea how to mount it i placed it unter the car and realised it could be easely welded to the original mounting point.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6269c.jpg

so this will be my solution: cut out the shape of the bracket and weld it together
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6273c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

on a nice sunny saturady i changed the differential.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6277c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6289c.jpg

Had to hold the crown wheel with a vise-grip wrench to loosen the screws, otherwise the differential wont come out.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6299c.jpg

my self made strut brace was blocking the way out :tard: ...easy differential removing wasnt in my design :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6301c.jpg

original differential dismounted
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6307c.jpg

the removal of the speedo gear was a bit tricky but with two flat screwdrivers i was able to do it.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6312c.jpg

and to get it mounted to the quaife differential i placed it in very hot water to expand it a little bit.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6319c.jpg

after that it was a piece of cake to get it mounted.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6321c.jpg

new bearings
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6323c.jpg

then its was ready to get back in my gearbox
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6328c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

there it was waiting for the new diff :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6351c.jpg

placed the differential into the gearbox
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6357c.jpg

reassembled everything that was needed
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6363c.jpg

and finished with time to spare :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6365c.jpg

unfortunately i had no oil... because i didn't want to stress myself to get it finished at the end of the day, so i had to wait a few days to drive it.
The first testdrive was awesome, i never driven a car with a LSD so it was completely new territory for me. It was fun! :d

friend of mine painted the valve cover for me.
matt blue... looks like one big lego brick
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6427c.jpg

i'm happy with it :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6433c.jpg

[Iain]

Nice set of updates! Pikey engine mounts are great for how easy they are to do. Diff was a great mod too it really transforms the car. Suspension is an unusual design where did you get them from?

[ExTrEmeOc]

i wanted to know if it is possible to convert the dbilas throttle bodies to open air horns.

and yes it's possible, in fact very easily.

i used the hose that was provided by dbilas an cut it to fit around the air horns
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6451c.jpg

that then could put together with the house of the throttle body
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6452c.jpg

and mounted to the TB
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6463c.jpg

very nice :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6467c.jpg

now i'm very pleased with the way this looks
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6469c.jpg

but for safety reasons i needed to get an air filter around it.

i had to cut out a piece of the baseplate so it wouldn't hurt the waterhose
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6495c.jpg

made 4 holes with a 51mm hole saw
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6503c.jpg

drilled a hole for the air temperature sensor
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6507c.jpg

i had to assemble the whole thing before mounting it to the engine because there isn't much space in the engine bay.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6508c.jpg

i'm lovin it :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6514c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6517c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6520c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

thanks! i never though the engine mounts would made such a big difference, i always had my eye on Harry Hocklys engine mounts (or similar designs) but now im very pleased i saved some money :)

The suspension is from http://www.timms-autoteile.de i don't know who's the manufacturer of it, there is nothing written on it :confused:

[Stuart]

Please please please mount the front rose joints in the verticleplane as they will move/twist if you weld them to the front bracket as your picture shows.

[ExTrEmeOc]

I do not quite understand, you think it will push the bracket towards the middle of the car?

[Stuart]

It'll twist the x member down. Have a look for jonlem's thread selling rose jointed parts like you have and see what happened with joints the same as yours.

[mowgli]

i know the pics aren't great, but you will get the idea what we mean.

horizontal...
https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRD1LiDFuMLA61rXsoFOZGbYcEo9i0-zBidLHBVbqJnLFzygj9m3Q
vertical

http://www.mitchellraceengineering.co.uk/images/129a.jpg

also, i think you should remove the old mount & fit these direct to the chassis, or you risk limiting the adjustment.

[John]

How does it compare with the trumpets as apposed to the oe airbox?

[ExTrEmeOc]

thanks for the advise guys. would it maybe help if i made a subframe to prevent that happening?


How does it compare with the trumpets as apposed to the oe airbox?It's much louder :d

runs a lot smoother when the engine is cold and i think the torque has moved a bit to the lower revs. but thats just my feeling ;)

[Stuart]

thanks for the advise guys. would it maybe help if i made a subframe to prevent that happening?

It's much louder :d

runs a lot smoother when the engine is cold and i think the torque has moved a bit to the lower revs. but thats just my feeling ;)

Just mont them vertically at the front, you might get away with it then. Otherwise you need normal bearings in there like jonlem's kit.

[BRoadGhost]

You don't have to mount the RJ's vertically on the front crossmember - the stress is at the other end of the bar:-

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6259c.jpg

To the point where I don't like the look of that clevis - especially given you're on 205 width cut slicks with an LSD; I've bent something of a similar thickness on road tires & open diff from cornering. IF you do run them and you find the steering wheel goes out after hard braking / cornering then be aware you've bent one.

When thinking about welding them on, measure the distances VERY carefully as they're designed to allow some scope for greater castor - so the midpoint of adjustment should be similar to o.e length. Also they should be ideally welded on so at rest, they sit parallel with the ground.

A good build overall and I like the approach you have.

[ExTrEmeOc]

Had to get my car ready for the first "test race", therefor i decided to get my car in shape.

After two years the paintjob was a bit worn at the sides.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6526c.jpg

after fiddling with the paint it was good as new :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6530c.jpg

new tires on the front
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6532c.jpg

strapped to the trailer it was ready to face its first race.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6535c.jpg

[Benn]

Nice sticky tyres...

[ExTrEmeOc]

Raceday :d

The day started unspectacular, first thing to do: find a parking spot.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6564c.jpg

and get the competition number
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6556c.jpg

through the morning i took a lot of photos and supported a friend of mine while he was driving. So i had enough time to think about what it would be like to drive my own car.... and that made me nervous as f*** lol

12:45 time for the savety check
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6745c.jpg

13:00 time for some action.

1. Training run

No traction, i had no idea how to handle the situation :confused:
It was very confusing, it felt like there was abolutely no grip on the front, i expected way
more than i was presented with.

->outside video<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE82iYj7z34)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video11.jpg

->onboard video<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utPiCHno3Qg)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video12.jpg

2. training run

No improvement. Was it the tires witch were new and had been barely driven?
Am I doing something wrong? Toe settings wrong? Many questions and no answer.

unfortunately i forgot to turn on the onboard camera

-> outside video<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLhxuPVO49Y)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video13.jpg

[marc69]

Really huge build, i recently built up my track car but mine is a very low spec and cost but, I sympathise with the having to make your own washers etc. I even had to improvise my own wiper mechanism (from a corsa B) to get through an MOT.

I am no expert on steering but I suspect it will be the camber and also without being patronising, as you have changed the track ends and so on, the tracking is probbaly miles out.

Keep going though, a massive and unusual build.

[ExTrEmeOc]

1. Timed run

I was disillusioned, I didn't know where the fault was, I didnt know how much time it took for me to drive the course, but it felt slow.
At least i could drive 3 times so maybe there's potential to improve.

Not again, i forgot to turn on the onboard camera :mad:
I had made a massive mistake and would like to know what happened :wtf:, but i had no video footage. At the end i thought i had figured it out how to drive and was way too fast for the last bend.

Green: OK / Red: my way :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/Fahrfehler.jpg

->outside video 1<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDyHMI61G48)
->outside video 2<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_B8GuKFqE4)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video14.jpg

2. Timed run

I was getting faster, i realised i had to change my driving style. Let off the gas and the car was understeering immediately! So i had to keep my foot on the gas and driving was a lot easier. :)

->onboard video<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV7j69vTj4Y)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video15.jpg

->outside video 1<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eio82S1AijA)
->outside video 2<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQBjjOT1kNI)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video16.jpg

3. Timed run

Ok, it was obvious, the faul was: me :wall:
Now i knew what was possible with the car. The run was clean and fast, foot to the floor and i was flying, the track became bumpy as hell but the diff was working its magic and in the end i couldn't resist to yell a loud "yeeeeehaaaa" lol

->onboard video<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YR0O1JMEN8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YR0O1JMEN8http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video17.jpg

->outside video 1<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOkSn90Lz8c)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuhGgEEq-3k->outside video 2<- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuhGgEEq-3k)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/video18.jpg

[MK999]

The car always needs to be loaded to make use of it's tyres, so if you accelerate hard towards an apex, brake heavily at the latest point possible, let off a little to turn in... this holds all the weight onto the front end, it's like free downforce for your steering. As you found out acceleration gives a good pull through a bend so that's your next step, accelerate through the apex. The physics of that I've never understood because it should load up the rear and make you understeer like a pig but never does lol

[Connor]

Some wikid videos, loving the position of the camera in the onboard camera!
Impressive driving, sounds awesome!

[ExTrEmeOc]

I am no expert on steering but I suspect it will be the camber and also without being patronising, as you have changed the track ends and so on, the tracking is probbaly miles out.The CV-Joint track ends aren't mounted to the car and the steering geometry is perfectly set to my desired values ;)


The purpose of the race had been fulfilled, now i know how to drive with this car. It will surely need another training or two, but now i'm confident.

Here a few pictures.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6808c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6809c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6814c.jpg

Thanks to all those who took pictures and videos for me!
I really appreciate it!! :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC02162c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6829c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6819c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6836c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6833c.jpg

There were a lot of cars to compete with, a few wich weren't road legal.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6865c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6874c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6859c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6883c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

After the race i went home because i was happy with the knowledge how to drive with the differential.

So the surprise came a few days later when i received an email wich said:

"I got your trophy... would be nice if you would pick it up"

I won a Trophy? That's impossible! :d
Clearly i had to pick it up. I won it because the first third of the field got a tophy and i was 5th of 19! :eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6890c.jpg

Here's the Ranking
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6892c.jpg

Next time i'm not going home until the cup ceremony is over lol

Big thanks to the VW Polo driver (VW 3010) wich took my trophy to give it to me! :thumb:

[ExTrEmeOc]

One week after the race, same place:

Opel Meeting
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7263c.jpg

To the 30th anniversary of the Corsa A (Nova) all Corsas could park side by side.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7259c.jpg

me among them :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7272c.jpg

Was fun to talk to other Corsa onwers and suprise everyone with the fact that i don't have a redtop lol

[nova_niek]

One week after the race, same place:
Opel Meeting
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7263c.jpg


Lovely! I'd quite like to be there! Excellent result on the diff and a good read. Keep the updates coming. Danke! :-)

[Mieran]

Good progress dude.

I've noticed it leans quite a bit in the pics/vids. Are you running the coilovers very low (on the bump stops)? And what spring rates are you running?

[istf]

This picture a little bit stereotype (ok, the cows are not purple) :D
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_6808c.jpg
but I really like this thread! Very nice project and congrat for the cup!

[Benn]

Love the high viewdown, with the black wheels it makes it look like its gliding around...

[ExTrEmeOc]

Are you running the coilovers very low (on the bump stops)? And what spring rates are you running? The coilovers are approx 2cm higher than the road legal minimum, so shouldn't be on the bump stop. The springs are as im aware: 50 n/mm. Not very hard, for sporty road use.


This picture a little bit stereotype (ok, the cows are not purple) :DTo support your impression lollol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/div/IMG_6808p.jpg

would be a litte bit weird to drive/race past purple cows :wtf::d

[istf]

lol thanks!

[ExTrEmeOc]

Hi There!

I've been busy lately and i got some spare time so.. let the writing begin :d

Because you can get in very big trouble for not having a catalytic converter under your car in switzerland (loosing your driving licence and so on) and i wanted to improve the exhaust system i decided to switch to a cheap and hopefully little more effective solution.

I wanted to replace the original cat...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7364c.jpg

..with a C20XE cat.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7372c.jpg

Therefore i had to cut the exsiting Manifold in pieces.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7376c.jpg

some adjustments with the "new" cat.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7379c.jpg

made a new pipe for mounting after the catalytic converter with a much bigger diameter :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7382c.jpg

welded everthing that had to be welded and monuted it to the car
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7396c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7400c.jpg

unfortunately it didn't make a big difference... at least i tried :roll:

Then i started to make the mountig points for the CV-Joint Suspension.
I tested if it would have been possible to weld the mountings vertically but that wouldn't work because the angle for the tie bars was bigger than it would allow.

...so horizontal it is!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7421c.jpg

before welding
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7425c.jpg

and after
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7433c.jpg

POR15 for rust protection
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7441c.jpg

Nice
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7437c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

Bought some second hand brake proportioning valves.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7445c.jpg

and a computer cable lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7457c.jpg

After a couple of days i began to disassemble the enginebay..... one more time lol

still complete
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7570c.jpg

Everything had to go... EGR, MAP Sensor, idle valve and so on
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7572c.jpg

including the whole engine management
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7574c.jpg

then had to change the camshafts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7580c.jpg

to 266° cams
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7585c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

while i was changing the cams i had a visitor from UPS :)

The writing on the parcel was promising
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7581c.jpg

and the content even more. hehehe
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7582c.jpg

Complete KMS van Kronenburg engine management
- ECU MP25
- Basic wiring loom for 4 cylinder
- 4 injectors 380ccm
- Bosch 4.9 wideband lambda sensor
- KMS air temperature sensor
- KMS throttle position sensor
- KMS ignition coil
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7583c.jpg

380cc injector close up
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7589c.jpg

the inner workings of the MP25 ECU with the connector for programming
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7607c.jpg

there was a lot to do. every cable had to be connected by myself
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7610c.jpg

in order to fit the ne injectors i had to modify the fuel rail a little bit
top original / bottom modified
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7597c.jpg

with fitted injector loom. Very tight, but it works
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7598c.jpg

had to cut the distance sleeves, because the KMS injectors were a bit shorter than the original injectors
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7595c.jpg

then had to switch the TPS sensor vom passenger to drivers side.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7601c.jpg

fitting the loom
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7600c.jpg

lambda sensor comparison
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7602c.jpg

loom fitting nearly completed.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7605c.jpg

[Iain]

Nice work as always. On the tiebar brackets would you be better boxing the other side in too to match the bent side? I'm no expert but it sounds like it'd add a bit more strength

[marcel]

Hi, good choice with the kms and risse-motorsport and nice corsa. :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

On the tiebar brackets would you be better boxing the other side in too to match the bent side?

i decided to make my own subframe wich connects the tiebar and tca's to stiffen everything a little bit more.


good choice with the kms and risse-motorsport and nice corsa. :)

thanks... or in a more familiar language: Danke! :d i think it would be better for you to check my thread at corsaforum.de ;)

[nova_niek]

KMS is an excellent choice. A guy local to me sells loads of them and uses KMS in his own cars/on his own motorbikes to great effect.



And... it's Dutch! :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: ;)

[Novasport]

To the 30th anniversary of the Corsa A (Nova) all Corsas could park side by side.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7259c.jpg


Any pics of the Spider and what looks like a Sprint-C TR(Saloon)?

[ExTrEmeOc]

@ novasport: Here you go http://www.streetridez.net/index.php?Function=Preview&picID=57191

I've been busy over the last few weeks so here are the results of what i was up to. :)

Because the camshaft sensor is no longer needed i grinded the reference points of. This would maybe reduce some mass that otherwise has to be moved..... unlikley i know lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7611c.jpg

and mounted
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7615c.jpg

The bracket for the throttle position sensor had to be slightly modified because it wasn't possible to put the plug on the TPS.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7616c.jpg

problem solved
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7623c.jpg

To get a first impression what needed to be done i layed out some wires including a standard C16SEi loom which i needed to cut apart.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7625c.jpg

I had to reuse the fuel relay...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7627c.jpg

...and the connector for connecting to the standard nova loom.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7628c.jpg

joined them together including a piece of KMS loom
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7629c.jpg

after some fiddling with the loom i managed to lay out the cables
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7630c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

to keep the water, oil, fuel or whatever out of the car i used the plug from the SEi loom.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7632c.jpg

and after some hours i had the right lenghts for all the cabels.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7633c.jpg

after that i had to fit the ECU connector, therefore i had to cut all the cables to the same length.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7638c.jpg

The KMS wiring diagram is very easy to understand (at least for me :tard:) so ist wasn't that difficult to wire everything up.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7642c.jpg

finished
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7645c.jpg

two 'n half hours later i had myself a nice little engine loom :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7649c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

I fitted the loom to the engine and put on the ignition.
I was suprised it came already mapped with a mapping for a C20XE

Ignition map
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-Ign.jpg

Fuel map
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-Inj.jpg

I made a short system check and everything seemed fine, so i sorted out the little stuff that needed to be done.

for example i had to make a temporary solution to connect the adjustable fuel pressure regulator. not pretty but it works :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7650c.jpg

the first try to start the engine failed and shortly afterwards i was forced to take a brake because it began to rain :wtf:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7653c.jpg

After the brake i began to find the solution to start my engine.
i checked:
ignition -> no fault
injection -> no fault
set the fuel regulator to 2.5 bar -> not the solution
cables -> positive lead for lambdasensor not connected .... shame on me :wall:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7654c.jpg

but that wasn't the solution... so i searched on. At least i had now a A/F ratio signal
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-Fehler.jpg

i checked nearly every wire for a fault.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7655c.jpg

just out of curiosity i thought i might switch the iginition leads 1+4 and 2+3

after a short spin from the starter motor the engine fired and climed to 3000rpm. Unfortunately it began to rain once again. So i packed my stuff and called it a day.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7658c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

One day after the successful start the skies cleared and i moved on to work on my nova

tided up the engine bay
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7662c.jpg

and made some adjusments on the ecu
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-1st-run0.jpg

first start was very rough. the idle was very low for the cold engine
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-1st-run1.jpg

i adjusted the idle to get a higher rpm
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7669c.jpg

1700rpm ... a bit high :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-1st-run2.jpg

As the water temperature climbed up a continuous lowered the idle speed to about 1200rpm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM9v-wZrgDg

Then i had to calibrate the throttle position sensor.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-1st-run6.jpg

after all adjustemnts in the ecu that had to be done i decided to do the first testdrive. i was a bit nervous as i stepped into the car. As i was on the driveway i nearly put in reverse and parked the car. Luckely i choosed to drive on :)

short stop to make a idle check and grab a picture
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7672c.jpg

over all the first testdrive was a success.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7675c.jpg

[thegingerwhinger]

wow simply awesome stuff having a go at that yourself! well done!

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks! I'm trying hard to get as much as possible done by myself. I learned alot about the inner workings of the engine just by reading the KMS manual and see the effects it has.

But shortly after that the engine began to behave very strage. After 2 weeks i found the Problem: The brand new KMS Ignition Coil was faulty and managed to mess up my whole mapping.

I replaced it by the original GM Coil which works just as fine.
Therefore i soldered the GM connector to the loom.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7865c.jpg

Here you can see how much was upset due to the damaged Coil. As it turned out it was a lot more upset then this picture shows. Every red bit is corrected.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-Map2.jpg

Here the fuel map after some corrections made by the lambdasensor.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/KMS-Map3.jpg

Special thanks to Marcel (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?188128-Corsa-%28Nova%29-from-germany) for his help to find my Problem and supporting me! :thumb:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7781c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

Then its was time to improve the little things.

For easy access to the ecu, i made a hole where i could connect the lead permanently to the ecu.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7876c.jpg

The lead ends now in the glove compartment for easy plug and play.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7879c.jpg

And i made a custom shiftlight by myself.

4 LED's an a 270 ohm resistor soldered together
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7888c.jpg

drilled 4 holes for the LED's in to the speedo cover.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7890c.jpg

perfect :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7894c.jpg

The first test for the Shiftlight was made with the throttle position sensor. When the Sensor passed the value "10" the light had to go on.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/MKS-Shiftlight.jpg

aaaand it works!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAwX4NeRnsE

The view from my perspective :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7907c.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

Some new parts arrived lately:

Bonnet pins
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7925c.jpg

Boot springs
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7941c.jpg

25mm spacers
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7924c.jpg

Wheel studs and nuts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7938c.jpg

and steel braided brake lines
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_7944c.jpg

And at the end the best part:

From 21.9 to the 23.9 im at the Nurburgring once again
My Nova faces the green hell.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/div/logo_gruene-hoelle.png

I'm excited as a don't know what. Can't wait to drive a few laps on the track :)

[Liam]

What front strut brace is that you are using?

[ExTrEmeOc]

That's a Wiechers (http://www.wiechers-sport.de/) strut brace, as it is the rear strut brace.

[istf]

My friend linked one of your Nordschleife video today. I really like to watch this again! :)

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

[Mieran]

Where did you get the rose jointed arm from mate and how much was it?

[thedjse]

Awsome thread pal cant believe you have done all the work yourself.

[ExTrEmeOc]

Nice to see someone here is still interested in this thread or what i'm doing. I try to update it if im going to find some free time lol


Where did you get the rose jointed arm from mate and how much was it? its from www.timms-autoteile.de (http://www.timms-autoteile.de) you'll find their catalog and price on the webpage.

Heres a picture of whats going on at the moment and what it looks like ;)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8946d_zps5e3c4bbe.jpg

[SGA33]

mmmmmmm liking the front end.

[Southie]

That looks mental... Love it ;)

[_Jake]

Nice to see someone here is still interested in this thread or what i'm doing. I try to update it if im going to find some free time lol

its from www.timms-autoteile.de (http://www.timms-autoteile.de) you'll find their catalog and price on the webpage.

Heres a picture of whats going on at the moment and what it looks like ;)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8946d_zps5e3c4bbe.jpg

That looks mean as ****, love it!

EDIT: im right in thinking thats a mattig front bumper?

[M Sutton]

Awesome! Will keep an eye out for more updates

[Mazz]

The front looks evil! Awesome work as usual

[troy88]

car looks awesome mate, ive just read through it all
I love the look of the front end

[Benn]

Evil looking front end... Like it.

[istf]

Matt-black evil? :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Here we go! A quick update about what has happend in the last few months.

first of all, i got myself some new lightweight alloy wheels: ATS DTC 8x15 ET20
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8325b-1.jpg

and had them painted matt black
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9262d_zpsbb7781d9.jpg

fitted Astra GSi brakes at the rear
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8465d.jpg

ordered the protec motorsport wide arch kit
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8526d.jpg

and made it even wider :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8672d.jpg

same at the back with new inner arch
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8627d.jpg

wide enough i think lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8725d.jpg

De-cat the exhaust
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8803d.jpg

New Competiton coilovers by KW Automotive
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8807d.jpg

specially made for me: 3cm wider than original
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8834d.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

modified the top mounting points 2cm to the outside to gain a wider track in addition with the new coilovers.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8498d.jpg

caster can also be adjusted. I'm aiming for 3-4°
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8521d.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8856d.jpg

because of the wider front arches i had to cut apart the mattig bumper and do some fiderglass work :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8876d.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8939d_zpsc35f6d58.jpg

and made a matching lip on the front arches
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8968d_zps446f81e6.jpg

new smallblock-astra driveshafts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_8890d_zps5679b05f.jpg

to complete the wide track conversion i bought track rod ends from compbrake
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9008d_zps621ed635.jpg

and mounted them under the pick-up point
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9060d_zps123b54b0.jpg

Avon Slicks 8.0x21.5-15 Soft and very Soft form slalom events
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9265d_zps274a26db.jpg

Dunlop 200/580 R15 Slicks Medium Compund for Trackdays compared to the Toyo R888 205/50 R15
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9000d_zps4aa2e2e5.jpg

made a subframe to support the chassis
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9465d_zps5fc0e6df.jpg

complete subframe :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9490d_zps857c093d.jpg

[bazzap8389]

Top work mate, looks awesome

[ExTrEmeOc]

brake pressure adjusters. Nice spot for easy corrections lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9690d_zps0346e95f.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9734d_zpsfb7e218b.jpg

finnaly got back on the ground after nearly half a year.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0127e_zps877dbc41.jpg

had to modify the strutbrace because there was no way to mount it after my conversion
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0167e_zpsce772edf.jpg

a few hours, some drilling and grinding later there was a way :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0196e_zpsc76d9f17.jpg

on a sunny day last week the nova finnaly came out of its shed
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0208e_zps63b7d023.jpg

and got cleaned
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0215e_zps890cf03c.jpg

fat backside :p
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0220e_zpsd401d158.jpg

and some painting had been done yesterday
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0252e_zpsc18e2d9b.jpg

Nice nice nice :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0267e_zpsb1b69a2b.jpg

hope you like it :d

[bazzap8389]

Looks a right weapon with the kit fitted! +rep

[Novaload_Nick]

This is so good, I can't believe the amount of work you have put into it, well done and keep it up! It looks brutal!

[marc69]

I think looking beefy is an understatement! Be great to see how it drives now with the wheelbase.

[oVerboost]

Amazing :)

[Mazz]

:eek:

Just keeps getting better and better - awesome work..

[Southie]

Holy shît that looks brilliant, cracking skills :cool:

[M Sutton]

Nice!!

[thedjse]

Awesome work pal car looks mean as **** and some really clever work gone into it :)

[Edd]

Awesome build and skills, keep it up

[Benn]

Wow the arches are huge! looks amazing dude!

Love the subframe and lower arm build, very nice.

[brucer]

looks great, have the compbrake track rod ends got a tapered insert that sits in the original hole on the knuckle?

[yellowsrnova]

look amazing

i want it lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks guys :thumb:


looks great, have the compbrake track rod ends got a tapered insert that sits in the original hole on the knuckle?

No, is a standard 12mm bolt. I had to drill the axle knuckle to fit, but was easily done with a hand drill.

[Llew]

Just read the entire thread, learnt alot.. really inspired me. Good job mate, looks amazing

[ExTrEmeOc]

Here are some brand new pictures of my beast :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0404e_zps423a19b2.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0360e_zps195d9b40.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0353e_zps08c2791b.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0423e_zps20f1123f.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0427e_zps1055f42e.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0397e_zps8bbf07d5.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0340e_zps094ef34a.jpg

:thumb:

[Southie]

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Benn]

Woah! The arches are frigging huge!

[pie]

that is sweeeeeet :)

[M Sutton]

WOW!! Looks so evil, love it!

[_Jake]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0360e_zps195d9b40.jpg

This.
:wisewood::wisewood::wisewood:

[scott.parker]

Well least your username now matches your car!
Or maybe you should get it changed to '' TheMostEpicTrackNovaEver! '' Lol

Love this car mate, amazing progress.

[Hobbit]

Loving this! Big fan of the wheels.

[novadave24]

oh my god that is so nice love it :wisewood::wisewood::wisewood::wisewood::thumb::th umb::thumb:

[boffer8]

Doing the rounds on Facebook today these pics :-) awesome machine fella!

[istf]

Lovely beast! :thumb:

[thedjse]

awesome car mate those arches are MASSIVE!!!!!

[ExTrEmeOc]

Doing the rounds on Facebook today these pics :-) awesome machine fella! A friend of mine found the pictures at the Facebook site of Total Vauxhall and showed it to me. I'm not a facebook user but WOW! i'm chuffed to bits it got so many likes and positive feedback.

Big thanks for uploading the picture :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[The Simps]

Holy Batman! If Batman had a nova this would be it. Top work.

How differently does it drive with such wide track and wheels to before??

[scott.parker]

Holy Batman! If Batman had a nova this would be it. Top work.

How differently does it drive with such wide track and wheels to before??

To true, if it was me I would be tempted to make a stencil to do a upto date batman style logo, look ace imo

[ExTrEmeOc]

...or i'm going to write "The Stig's Evil Cousin" on the car and dress completely in black racing clothing -> Top Gear style :d

[Southie]

...or i'm going to write "The Stig's Camp Cousin" on the car and dress completely in pink racing clothing -> Non - Top Gear style :d
Edited lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

ok, i'm better off with the batman logo then :d

[Southie]

This is what your project has done ;)

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/shoppery/0-heroExTrEmeOclogo.jpg (http://s345.photobucket.com/user/SOUTHIE01/media/shoppery/0-heroExTrEmeOclogo.jpg.html)

[zeifer33]

Really awesome car, personally the black is not one of my favorites colors, but in this case the black is a really perfect choice.

[ExTrEmeOc]

thanks :)


How differently does it drive with such wide track and wheels to before?? Unfortunately i just driven it around the carpark at which i took the pictures. So no real driving experience lol first real drive will be next month then i will give you a detailed feedback ;)

[ExTrEmeOc]

small updates! :cool:

Because i converted to Astra 16V rear disc brakes i went to a local garage to test them.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0459e_zps09538b99.jpg

Front Brakes are perfect, 2.2kN
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0467e_zpsd9419ddd.jpg

buuuut the rear brakes were more than out of range :(
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0491e_zps32f05f2e.jpg

i encountered a leak at the front left brake so i decided to thighen the screw...
bad luck... it sheared off :cry:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0473e_zps695a8040.jpg

new screw and i was back in business.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0475e_zpsbd9616ec.jpg

i tried to get the rear brake fixed there but failed and the garage wanted to close, so i had to go home without fixed rear brake.

at home i finished the exterior with racing mesh
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0495e_zpsb35299ab.jpg

4 screws and 2 minutes later, the wings are off...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0497e_zps888459e9.jpg

now with added "racing-loo" lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0565e_zps633aafec.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

some finishing touches...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0575e_zps55059375.jpg

after that i began to make myself stubby mirrors :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0577e_zpsd4d92253.jpg

there are some very good tutorials in this forum to make some :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0581e_zpsb7b55aaf.jpg

after a lot of plastic welding
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0592e_zpse5798756.jpg

approx. 4cm shorter than the original
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0596e_zpse87d0fd3.jpg

ready for paint
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0603e_zps86893cb4.jpg

a week later was an opel meeting, again i couldn't resist to show off :d
the weather wasn't great but who cares..
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0629e_zps1f614a4d.jpg

my nova among the others
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0615e_zps7faecba4.jpg

the interest in my car was a litte bit bigger than last year. can't guess why lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0617e_zps87dcc24d.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

after that i went to get my wheel alignment done.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9019e_zps7f6f0e39.jpg

i was a bit nervous because i hoped to get at least 3 degrees of castor with all my modifications. My eyes nearly popped out after i saw how much castor i gained :eek:

Left castor 8°43' / Right castor 7°20' ....maybe consider to convert to rear wheel drive lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9015e_zpse73c843f.jpg

...nearly there
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9018e_zps49af9455.jpg

final settings, something was wrong with the machine the right castor wasn't that high.
Camber: L -1°55' / R -1°'54
Castor: L 4°32' / R ~4°30'
Track: L 0°00' / R 0°00'
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9026e_zps3a9a15ac.jpg

a week later and much mincing around with the rear brakes i went again to test them.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9028e_zps94b2852c.jpg

again the right brake wouln't brakes as much as i wanted, so i decided at least to get them balanced
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9033e_zps117cab69.jpg

then i changed the left mirror (right mirror not done yet)...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9040e_zps1764e8dd.jpg

..to the stubby one.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9048e_zpsf605ccb0.jpg

i removed the right mirror an blanked it off.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9053e_zpsf60903c3.jpg

not symetrical but no need for a second mirror at the moment :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9057e_zps29be8976.jpg

at the same time i removed the passenger seat... no need for that either, thats just unnecessary weight.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9059e_zpse7624e94.jpg

stay tuned for "action" ;)

[marc69]

Tuned in and watching lol.

Looking good again.

[phunkynova]

Well done it's looking really good :thumb:

[zeifer33]

C´est superb!!

Im waiting for action photos and video. Well done!

[istf]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0565e_zps633aafec.jpg

It looks very cool!
I also infected by the stubby mirror :D

[ExTrEmeOc]

Teaser: :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13273_zps32d379d6.jpg

Story is coming as soon as possible :cool:

[jiel]

Hi,
you have a PM.
Need help mapping MP25 .

Thanks and keep the road.

[zeifer33]

How do you cut the glass for the mirrors???

[Plug]

Love this nova looks aggressive as fook!

A big :thumb: up from me

[adampeewee1987]

This car looks evil , really aggressive looking car , I like

[ExTrEmeOc]

How do you cut the glass for the mirrors??? with a "dremel" -> looks like THIS (http://images.otto.de/asset/mmo/formatz/Dremel-8200-2-45-6770374.jpg)


Here we go, racing time!
It was a nice warm sunday in the heart of switzerland. Toasty 28° degrees lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9085e_zps5d99314a.jpg

Scrutineering, at 12:30 the car was checked if its safe to drive.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13002_zps3d304f6c.jpg

1. Training run

I was not only surprised, i was just overwhelmed. The car pulled in all directions, the grip was enormous and I hardly knew how to steer and when to brake. The first half I survived with litte oversteer and a huge portion of luck.

after 35 seconds into my run, my luck ran out and i rammed two pylons. :d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ulps-UGPXg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8xlTdgQEFU

you can hear the pylons at 0:55 in the onboard video. Time for this run 1min 00:?? This was faster than last years fastest run (1min 01:11) :eek:

2. Training run

After a brief look at the damage and a little tape repair i went back to the start.

The run was cleaner and easier, the rear axle was very nervous and unpredictable but i could handle it. Unfortunately i forgot to turn on the onboard camera, at least theres a spectator view video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLlzKgFPejg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLlzKgFPejg

Time for this run 59:?? ...was was getting faster.

1. Timed run

Now it was getting serious, my goal was just to get my car unharmed to the finish.
i tried to drive full throttle as much as possible and my shiftlight let me know i had to change gear lol

just spectator view for this run too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZaCITuXm_8

Time for this run 58:41 Seconds :cool:

[ExTrEmeOc]

2. Timed run

The grip can be deceiving, I slowly knew how to handle the vehicle and then came the point of overconfidence. In the second 180 ° turn I was too fast and had to fight with understeer, but this could be eliminated in the middle of the curve by pressing the gas pedal.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxK6Oov_ek

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

A bit slower with 58:80 Seconds.

3. Timed run

Last chance to do everything right, and i did it lol It could be a little bit faster but i was pleased with the result.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzHTs-3-xQg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnYcgb1ga0

Time: 57:98 Seconds


Pictures

on the way to the first start
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13011_zps07fdb0f5.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9126e_zps769a2257.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9131e_zps0fc596d7.jpg

little oversteer
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC05181_zps146b3cb8.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9180e_zpsbe60010a.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9189e_zpse0e84c19.jpg

[ExTrEmeOc]

pylon-crash :d bye bye bumper lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13021_zps8a4484cd.jpg

Thanks to all who took fotos and videos!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/DSC05190_zps94e2efad.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9355e_zpsdc1df3d2.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13213_zps3a1a6eac.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13262_zpsa6daec96.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13218_zps6d3f0d4c.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13265_zps4641613c.jpg

3 Wheel action :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13272_zps385d9237.jpg

my personal favorite picture :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13273_zps32d379d6.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/slalomybrig13274_zps39e7548b.jpg

[marc69]

Really good runs with quite a difference acheived and the car looks just a little intimidating!

I bet everyone's impressed

[ExTrEmeOc]

And heres the ranking! Yes, right, theres a little nova on the top :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/Rangliste_Ybrig13_zpsf0b4164b.jpg

time for little posing lol first time: car and owner on one picture
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9384e_zps545838e0.jpg

I think it was worth it despite the small accident. :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9388e_zps65a503d6.jpg

[craig green]

Excellent thread, awesome little car.

[Novaload_Nick]

looks so go and go's well too! congrats on the win!

[istf]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9085e_zps5d99314a.jpg


In first look I thought it's a pickup lol

Congrats to the race!

[bazzap8389]

Congrats on your win, hope you get the car sorted without any bother.

[thedjse]

nice one pal congrats on the wing hope the bumper isnt a big repair.

[turbojolt]

those views are AMAZING!!!!

[zeifer33]

Congrts! the car looks fantastic, and youre personal fav pic for me too.

[ExTrEmeOc]

THANK GUYS! Thanks for all the nice comments.

At the moment i've applied for a contest to win a professinal photoshooting. If you want to help me win you can vote for my car HERE (http://apps.ricardo.ch/kampagnen/tuning2013/de/gallery/) :d

How to vote:
- search for my nova
- Klick on "Abstimmen" for vote
- Type in your Name (Name), Surname (Nachname) and email-adress.
- Accept the Tems and Conditions (no worries, no spam mails or anything)
- Klick on "Abstimmen" to send your vote
- check your mailbox and klick the link for confirmation

Thanks in advance for every vote :d

[ExTrEmeOc]

Hi there :)

Because i damaged my bumper i decided to redesign the whole thing.
Therefore i made some new arches by myself.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9395e_zpsdd28537e.jpg

laminated them to the existing arches and bumper
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9399e_zps203bf839.jpg

and extended the lip
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9426e_zpsd77d2f8f.jpg

repair on the damaged side plus new arch
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9436e_zpsd2561436.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9449e_zpsd393f0da.jpg

Job done :cool: ...now with added wideness lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9465e_zpsfd3190d2.jpg

[istf]

More badass viewing :)

[pie]

front end looks mean as fook :)

[J398SUR]

This has to be the meanest looking nova on planet earth at the moment , I would love to know how to do half the stuff our man has done , Do you work for NASA ?

[Benn]

Woah, the added front arches are looking great,

[scott.parker]

Awesome awesomeness...

[The Simps]

Fantastic skills

[zeifer33]

simply amazing.... every mod is f...ing great. i like so much youre car. Congrtz.

[Mieran]

I wish my Nova was this wide lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

im loving the arches. awsome bit of kit.

[Hobbit]

That front end looks awesome!

[istf]

This has to be the meanest looking nova on planet earth at the moment , I would love to know how to do half the stuff our man has done , Do you work for NASA ?
Yes, it looks like a stealth fighter! I can imagine the policeman have no idea what's wrong with the detector lol
http://cdn.globalaircraft.org/media/img/planes/lowres/f-117-2.jpg

[zeifer33]

Yes, it looks like a stealth fighter! I can imagine the policeman have no idea what's wrong with the detector lol
http://cdn.globalaircraft.org/media/img/planes/lowres/f-117-2.jpg

That's it!lol Perhaps a camouflage paint can help.

[ExTrEmeOc]

This has to be the meanest looking nova on planet earth at the moment , I would love to know how to do half the stuff our man has done , Do you work for NASA ?

Hahaha, yes, next step: solid rocket boosters and air tight nova. Then i'm on my way to the moon lol

NEWS:

changed the tires
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9470e_zps134dbeb1.jpg

Now with Dunlop 200/580 R15 Medium Compound for circuit use
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9474e_zps52d47b78.jpg

checked for loose bolts
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9486e_zpsead9757f.jpg

New Suspension Settings
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9511e_zpsfb760fa4.jpg

Facts:

Front Track: 1508mm
Rear Track: 1465mm

Tracking: 0°
Camber: -2°
Caster: 5°

Engine cleaning, nice and shiny :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9490e_zpsf1381970.jpg

and finished repair on the bumper and wheelarch
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9508e_zpsa06e0cf9.jpg

:cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9504e_zpsad5ab675.jpg

see you on the moon lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9500e_zpsab3a2bfd.jpg

[Benn]

Love your tie bar/lower arm set up. That's a nice set up.

[zeifer33]

Yes, the suspension set up looks very strong.

[BRoadGhost]

Just be aware with that level of grip, you might start bending lower / steering arms. If the steering wheel doesn't come back to where it should be driving in a straight line, after some full on hard cornering, you'll know what's happened.

[ExTrEmeOc]

Teaser and NEW personal favorite picture :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9990e_zpsa2b56dda.jpg

2 wheels is all that's needed lol ...full story coming soon!

[Benn]

Now that giving it some in the corner...

[BRoadGhost]

All you need do now is drop the back to avoid that.

Would you consider slimmer at the rear?

[marc69]

Teaser and NEW personal favorite picture :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9990e_zpsa2b56dda.jpg

2 wheels is all that's needed lol ...full story coming soon!

That is a good pic

[ExTrEmeOc]

Trackday in Anneau du Rhin

Start was thursday evening at a gas station. First thing to do: fill every car
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9588_zps1c199af5.jpg

After that me and my mate went to the "Anneau du Rhin" Racetrack in France
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9624e_zpse5c70325.jpg

Because the trackday was on the following day we camped the night outside the track :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9640e_zpsd54c7ca9.jpg

Next morning i started the day by setting up the gopros
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9645e_zps756af473.jpg

and adjusting the front view
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/GOPR0028_zps11ca3f17.jpg

After the gates opened we had to unload our cars. Fortunately we found a nice shady place because the weather forecast announced up to 36°.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9647e_zpsdf4d1d12.jpg

my mates and my car side by side. we waited a long time got take this picture! :thumb:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9655e_zps0ba6eb49.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

how come you run front tow at 0? have you tried tow out? we run vxr race cars at 2 total tow out so the leading wheel help pull the car round the corner. would highly recommend plated diff, makes the quaife diff feel crap after having a plated diff. when you watch the car in a video from behind it looks like its 4wd where the diff drags the car round the corner and the grip levels are unreal. we are running 300hp and 340lb torque people say i bet that wheels spins out of the corners with that diff it just grips, and the slicks help as well lol

[ExTrEmeOc]

After a short briefing and two warm-up laps we could get cracking.
It was open pitlane, we were allowed to drive as much as we wanted from 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00


1. Drive

I began slowly, get the tires to temperature. At least i knew the track from playing computer games lol so i knew how to get along.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyE88V9W5wQ

2. Drive

Slowly, the advantages and disadvantages of the Corsa showed. Advantage is certainly the grip in the corners, the chassis and the steering geometry let the car drive like on rails through the tight curves. On the straights performance could be better
At about 2min50 I get some dust thrown in my face for tailgating lol

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

3. Drive

Short ride with ugly end. Before lunch we decided to do a few laps.
Unfortunately my mates luck ran out and a rose joint broke during braking on a curve and the wheel pushed itself into the wheelarch :( i was shocked as you can hear at the end of the video...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9aQdig_fEQ

Our lunch brake included load the broken car on the trailer...

...so afternoon, i had to get alone on the track.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9892e_zps0944ac27.jpg

Unfortunately, as so often with me on the fourth run i forgot to turn on the camera :tard:

5. Drive

At the last trip I dared myself to the limit ... although I must admit that the limit of my strenght is the first thats reached lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zt7Atq50r8

and similar to the vid above here's me driving

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

[ExTrEmeOc]

I totally forgot the photos lol

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9791e_zpsad0262c3.jpg

Ferrari 575 vs Nova
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9921e_zps13c0ea9c.jpg

finally he let me pass :p
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9929e_zps932b2783.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9985e_zps585e824f.jpg

some 3 wheel action wasn't enough
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9958e_zps9a054024.jpg

serious driving required 2 wheel action :d

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0083f_zpsa7c3d256.jpg

:eek:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9990e_zpsa2b56dda.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0023f_zpsd16a246b.jpg

annoying the big guys hehehehe
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0042f_zps55138aab.jpg

:thumb:

[raf24]

Great pics,awesome nova...it looks mean as fcuk.

[scott.parker]

Awesome mate, so what's your future plans? Pick trackdays with less top end straights, or more power and torque in the form of another engine or more mods?

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks a lot!

I plan to upgrade the engine. I'm thinking about new forged pistons, steel rods, cams and a new TB setup from jenvey or sbdev. Would be nice to have around 170-180bhp.

Grip wise i think i'm competitive enough, maybe some aerodynamics at the back to gain a more stable rear end.

For this year im very happy with the results and next Trackday is coming soon :d

[ExTrEmeOc]

Today i removed the front lights because on the track you don't need headlights and they're simply to heavy.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0092f_zps6d90e20a.jpg

Then i wrapped them in cling film...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0095f_zpsc942f33b.jpg

...and made a mould with gypsum bandages reinforced with aluminium tubes.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0097f_zpsb0adcaca.jpg

Final mould for right headlight
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0102f_zps08805f39.jpg

to prevent them from braking i protected them with a layer of fiberglass
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0105f_zps9e41ce40.jpg

next to do: make fiberglass replacements for the headlights
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0113f_zps70e9f18d.jpg

[Benn]

Nice weight saving idea.

[istf]

Then you can give more fresh air to the engine :)
http://www.motorburg.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Headlight_Air_02_small.jpg

[BRoadGhost]

I like the progression with learning to keep the revs up higher at mid / corner entry throughout the videos / day.

Bet those slicks feel heavy having to shuffle the wheel at over a g. Would you consider faster steering?

[ExTrEmeOc]

I'll do my my best not just to improve my car but me as well :)
The slicks are a real pain in combination with the quick rack and steering geometry, after 20 mintues my arms started to hurt lol i definitely have to get myself a Corsa C electric power steering!

Shedding weight!

First i used my freshly made mould to create a fiberglass Headlight replacment
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0123f_zpsbdbec70e.jpg

released from mould
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0121f_zpse6b021ab.jpg

after that some body filler and sanding.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0130f_zps4b7b44b5.jpg

Original headlight weights 1172 gramms
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0126f_zpsbe90d976.jpg

and my fiberlass replacement with applied color and clear coat: 114 gramms :cool:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0128f_zpse8f416a8.jpg

That's 2 Kilos removed from the front :thumb:

my fiberglass items can be mounted to the original pickup points.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0134f_zps402c771e.jpg

As a contrast I'm quite pleased with the white "headlights" :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0132f_zps24d6dae8.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0133f_zps3d8674b3.jpg

...now searching for other parts that can be replaced with fiberglass lol

[BRoadGhost]

That's a really professional look you've achieved there; can you not get some dark mesh for the bumper & maybe a sun strip?

So you are already on a Kwik rack; if you want faster steering you could invert the steering arms and / or increase the castor.

[Novaload_Nick]

This is just the meanest looking car ever, absolutely love it

[scott.parker]

The thing that impresses me most is the speed and rate you have developed and done all this progress..

[istf]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0133f_zps3d8674b3.jpg

Draw evil eyes to it! :)

[ExTrEmeOc]

Thanks for de nice Feedback :thumb:


if you want faster steering you could invert the steering arms and / or increase the castor. What do you mean by "invert the steering arms" ?
Mhhh.. if your going to increase castor your doing the opposite, if increased it's even harder to turn the steering wheel because the inner front wheel tends to lift the car which creates a force which helps straighten the steering wheel :O


Next to do:

lower the drivers seat

First thing, remove the seat
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0144f_zpse364f67a.jpg

original seat mountings removed with grinder. little more weight saving lol
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0145f_zpsfeb3ce03.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0149f_zpsa6a1c6bf.jpg

To get the seat fixed i used two steel square tubes. At both ends i welded plates which then can be welded to the chassis.

To adjust the whole seat fixing assembly i used two bubble levels
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0153f_zps524a3b17.jpg

Welded and added fixing points
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0158f_zps3c80e9d3.jpg

the seat now can be fixed 2-3cm more to the middle of the car.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0172f_zps8732069e.jpg

I currently also enjoy the benefits of modern technology in order to optimize my vehicle Aerodynamicly :)
A 3D model of the Corsa which i made some years ago now also shows a practical use.

Thus, for example, different rear diffuser designs can be tested easily in a virtual wind tunnel.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/windtunnel1_zpsf8a6a1d4.jpg

The program used for this purpose is called "Project Falcon" and is a freely available tool from Autodesk. This can also import self created 3D models and test them at different speeds and wind directions, so i dont have to ring up our local Formula 1 team to use their wind tunnel lol


Here nice to see how the diffuser allows the air to flow at the back of the car.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/windtunnel_zpscd0f8de6.jpg

Maybe there's a new developed diffuser in the near future!

[Vlietje]

This is p@rn!!! Love it!!

[corsakid]

awesome the front end looks so mean

[istf]

Professional design! :thumb:
The Nova is not the best choice for aerodynamic features, but maybe you can using low-speed profiles for better grip in corners. Check an older and/or trainer sailplane wing profile!

[ExTrEmeOc]

yes i know its not the best... the virtual wind tunnel proves that lol so i'm going to try to improve the car as much as possible with some aerodynamic tweaks. Would be nice to gain a little more grip by using a flat floor and a well designed diffuser. At least it will be better than a rear bumper that acts like a parachute ;)

Nice picture of last trackday provided by facebook :d
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/1097632_526854604050930_898439637_k_zps7c77c8eb.jp g

[BRoadGhost]

If you machine the steering knuckles so the track rod ends bolt up from under rather than over (on a lowered nova) it increases turn in.

As does increasing castor.

[ExTrEmeOc]

If you machine the steering knuckles so the track rod ends bolt up from under rather than over (on a lowered nova) it increases turn in.
Take a look at Page 14 ;)


As does increasing castor.
Tell that to my +5° Castor lol

[zeifer33]

Maybe get some exercise helps. jajajajaj, what tyre size you use??

[ExTrEmeOc]

hey! :wtf: ...some of you will probably not even drive around a carpark without whining about how much strength it requires lol:p

Tyres are: Dunlop 200/580 R15 Slicks medium compound

[uh60]

Hi, Extremeoc

What Wear Ratio they have on them ? I am looking for something bigger than 151 but I am struggling to find those .. I had a nice set of Yokohama 205/50 R13 with 180 Tread wear but they do not produce them anymore , any ideas what I can find with Tread wear bigger than 151 ?

Good luck with the car , I simply love it as I pictured mine very similar like yours.

Also are you using Corsa A or Corsa B front lower arms ( if you remember we talked about those "querlenkers" a month ago. )

Thanks

[zeifer33]

Hhahahaha, no i told you because i change my daily car for a modern one, at weekend when i take a ride in my nova i think why i dont suscribe to a gym....hahahahahajaja

[ExTrEmeOc]

i change my daily car for a modern one
I know that feeling, my daily car has power steering :)


What Wear Ratio they have on them ? I am looking for something bigger than 151 but I am struggling to find those .. I had a nice set of Yokohama 205/50 R13 with 180 Tread wear but they do not produce them anymore , any ideas what I can find with Tread wear bigger than 151 ?
I don't know about the tread wear of my dunlops. There's nothing written on the tires. Only thing i can say is the exact type: "A46D 720" maybe you can ask dunlop about the tread wear of this tire.


Also are you using Corsa A or Corsa B front lower arms ( if you remember we talked about those "querlenkers" a month ago. )
I don't use any of them anymore, i use a fully rose jointed setup now
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_9486e_zpsead9757f.jpg

[trabya]

i'm from egypt
and i want to buy this sensor
from where and how i can buy it
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/ph8d.jpg/

[ExTrEmeOc]

finally finished my new seat arrangement
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0173f_zps2ec9456f.jpg

paint... as usual :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0180f_zps86084f22.jpg

now my seat is 4cm lower than before and because i could scrap the original seat console i lost 4kg of weight!
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0183f_zps4ae680ff.jpg

compared with the passanger seat
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0187f_zps3f76150c.jpg

found these still mounted in the dashboard :wtf:
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0190f_zps38dd5995.jpg

over all, i addition with my new headlights, i lost 6kg :thumb:

[ExTrEmeOc]

and because i unintentionally restyled my front bumper i had to get some new pictures from my car... so here we go:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0339f_zps2f40c2ab.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0216f_zpsd8ec6d98.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0252f_zps58413e89.jpg

and what goes best with cars... ;)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG288f_zps2f310b0e.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0258f_zps12ce8d9e.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0240f_zps3a4bd44a.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0356f_zpsb43fbb5e.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0264f_zps346673a6.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0336f_zps3064c6ad.jpg

[Benn]

"headlights" are very cool. Nice eweight saving too. Love the subframe style set up too.

[zeifer33]

As always, very awesome car. good job:thumb:

[Mazz]

Nice rear end's :)

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/ExTrEmeOc_CH/IMG_0356f_zpsb43fbb5e.jpg

[raf24]

Nice boots (both of them) ;)