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09simpss
20-06-12, 01:29 PM
???? :):)
Asa-James
20-06-12, 01:34 PM
Remove seats and interior, have a big poo
Jon_nova1
20-06-12, 01:38 PM
add some pedals
turbojolt
20-06-12, 02:14 PM
no.
Southie
20-06-12, 02:38 PM
1.2 SPI tuning guide CLICKYME (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?93474-*INFO*-Tuning-your-SPI-8v-Engine)

1.2 8v tuning guide ALSO CLICKYME (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?93429-*INFO*-1.2-8v-Tuning-Guide)

Both worth a read throughout both threads ;)
turbojolt
20-06-12, 02:47 PM
everything in them is going to cost some money tho
Nova-nation
20-06-12, 02:52 PM
Strip the body to a bare shell, leave the stuff that you need to drive it, and a seat. Then chop the roof off and bob tail it.
novasrikev
20-06-12, 02:55 PM
polish it there is 10 bhp lol
turbojolt
20-06-12, 03:14 PM
polish the bellend there is 10 bhp lol

true
brainsnova
20-06-12, 03:19 PM
Drop in a 13sb
Southie
20-06-12, 04:53 PM
everything in them is going to cost some money tho
As Asa already mentioned basically the only FREE answer I thought he may also need some education regarding the tuning side of these, unlike your "no" answer smart arrsse :p
turbojolt
20-06-12, 04:58 PM
look what i reeled in, its a southie :p
Connor
20-06-12, 04:59 PM
Make sure the ign and fueling is spot on, a little retune makes a big difference, the best thing you can do that doesn't cost anything.
If you can afford the £15, give it a service lol.
09simpss
09-07-12, 09:36 AM
such a helping forum...
pie
09-07-12, 09:48 AM
^^^ to be fair fella it aint goin to happen its a 1.2 :)

have you thought about stripping it out? (just leave front seats n dash in?

do you drive around with a car full? etc
Stuart
09-07-12, 09:51 AM
Jeeeeeebus, I think there has been almost a dozen "how do I choon my 1.2" threads in the past 2 weeks.

The article threads and a good search are about the limit of what you can/can't do with bolt on bits from other GM's then there is the spend big money route to maybe get you near the same power as a bog std 1.6 (the cash you will spend will be nearly enough to get an XE to 250bhp lol )
Asa-James
09-07-12, 09:55 AM
Sorry mate but what did you expect? Donations of free parts? Without spending cash, your not going to get massive gains, stripping it out is about your limit. "for speed, add lightness"
GRUNT 16V
09-07-12, 10:39 AM
Bin the 1.2 there is no replacement for displacement
Southie
09-07-12, 12:56 PM
such a helping forum...
I actually put helpful links up :p
turbojolt
09-07-12, 04:52 PM
such a helping forum...

sorry for not helping you out on your quest for speed for free, but its a stupid question
mowgli
09-07-12, 04:55 PM
seriously, learn to use what power there actually is.. try keeping up as much momentum through corners, you'd be surprised just how quick cross country a 1.2 nova can be.. it will never win a traffic light grandprix

to put it into perspective... one night i drove a 1.2 std carb 4 speed nova on std wheels, tyres, suspension... 75 miles in 55 mins, and none of it was on motorways.