Project Carbon 4x4

[bazzap8389]

Thanks mate means a lot!

[johnd]

great work baz keep it up

[dgbnova#1]

Are you re fitting the strut tops the orignal ones if so you gona spot them underneath to look factory ?

[bazzap8389]

great work baz keep it up
Thank you!

Are you re fitting the strut tops the orignal ones if so you gona spot them underneath to look factory ?
Yeah I'll be re fitting the plates, and yeah going to drill them and mig them to look factory :)

[dgbnova#1]

Ye i took some off sri i bined and that was my plan far nicerpp

[bazzap8389]

I had a brand new set of the plates as well but sold them so going to drill out the original ones.

[bazil]

Just a note on the plating kit, you dont really need to fit the plate on the o/s leg as its a double skinned chassis leg anyway, just a thought

[bazzap8389]

I'll keep that in mind bud ta :)

[Southie]

Good work Bazza, what's the plans interior wise once you've got around to it?

[bazzap8389]

Cheers, it will just be stripped. I'll have my carbon buckets, dash cage and harnesses. I've got some carbon trim to tidy the inner quarters up that's it really. Oh and my tank and lines will be inside as well.

[Benn]

Carbon tank? Or carbon skinned tank?

[Benn]

When i talked about welding the seam, this is where i ment. But i did both sides (in bay and inner arch) Have always told people to do both sides if asked too)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/null_zps508990c3.jpg


Front end looks great.

[bazzap8389]

The tank is just plastic Benn, i was thinking about just doing the welding in the bay now the seam sealer will hide it anyway, and thanks it's getting there.

[nova_stee]

If your running 500 bhp welded every seam and fit every plate. The cars hardly going to look stock anyways its 80% carbon fibre lol

[Benn]

The tank is just plastic Benn, i was thinking about just doing the welding in the bay now the seam sealer will hide it anyway, and thanks it's getting there.

If done right, seam sealant can be very neat and tidy. Just practice a bit to get it right (on something old)

And if it's plastic, i'd deffo get a carbon skin made.. Would look frigging lush.

[bazzap8389]

If your running 500 bhp welded every seam and fit every plate. The cars hardly going to look stock anyways its 80% carbon fibre lol
yeah think I will, just want it to look reasonably standard except for the carbon really.

If done right, seam sealant can be very neat and tidy. Just practice a bit to get it right (on something old)

And if it's plastic, i'd deffo get a carbon skin made.. Would look frigging lush.
Ah ok I'll give that a go. Never thought of that tbh I'll maybe have a word with Chris see if we can sort something out.

[bazzap8389]

Not an update but looks like I'm getting a wider set of wings made so I might part with the carbon ones I already have.

i should have a good update in the next 2 weeks or so!

[dgbnova#1]

You going wide track then so doing the rear quarters then?

[heds]

ive just been through 52 pages and can only see a carbon bonnet, you removed all the pictures of carbon parts?

[bazzap8389]

Think I'll be putting wider wheels on it not 100% sure yet,and I'm just keeping the rear arches the original width in only wanting wider fronts so I can get wider wheels on.

have a look on page 3 mate there is pics of my bumpers,skirts,wings, doors, and grille my mirrors and dash are somewhere in the thread aswell. I'll have some pics of the boot and quarters and roof soon hopefully :)

[heds]

the sexy bits are always on page 3!

[bazzap8389]

So true lol

[bazzap8389]

I've got some free time at work just now so thought I would strip down the rear brakes. I'm going to give the callipers a lick of paint, what colour? Red or black? Will Hammerite be ok? I've got some new discs and pads as well.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/Mobile%20Uploads/E416C451-1881-4758-81E7-D8D467DCFA68_zpsnwwbbhkl.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E416C451-1881-4758-81E7-D8D467DCFA68_zpsnwwbbhkl.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Get Wickes "direct to metal" paint if you can, much better than hammerright (if your spraying for a nice smooth finish) Car staying red? Dark bumpers? If yes i'd paint them red.

[BRoadGhost]

Cut the dust guard off to save some weight; black all the way.

[Mike]

black all the way.

+1

Heres one I did a few years back. Had the whole beam shot blasted and then powder coated black also. New everything, even bushs. On a Corsa but same thing...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/The%20knacker/IMG00065-1.jpg (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/mikenova/media/The%20knacker/IMG00065-1.jpg.html)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/The%20knacker/IMG00066.jpg (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/mikenova/media/The%20knacker/IMG00066.jpg.html)

[bazzap8389]

Get Wickes "direct to metal" paint if you can, much better than hammerright (if your spraying for a nice smooth finish) Car staying red? Dark bumpers? If yes i'd paint them red.
I ended up nipping out on my lunch break to get Hammerite. I got black but it's the hardened one I think and it's came up really good! It's like a metallic black/ really dark grey looks good. I was going to go red but the front brakes will be black so I'll keep them even. Only the a,b and c pillars will be red, the rest is carbon.

Cut the dust guard off to save some weight; black all the way.

No problems doing this at all?

+1

Heres one I did a few years back. Had the whole beam shot blasted and then powder coated black also. New everything, even bushs. On a Corsa but same thing...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/The%20knacker/IMG00065-1.jpg (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/mikenova/media/The%20knacker/IMG00065-1.jpg.html)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/The%20knacker/IMG00066.jpg (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/mikenova/media/The%20knacker/IMG00066.jpg.html)
Thanks for the pics looks good! I'll get pics up of mine when I out them back together. I'm waiting for new pins for the pads.

[bazzap8389]

A we update, got the strengthening plates on today a few bits and bobs to do then the front end will be finished, should be done tomorrow.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/142A954E-E15B-419A-9CD1-873C3E99AAC3_zpsioqimbkt.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/142A954E-E15B-419A-9CD1-873C3E99AAC3_zpsioqimbkt.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/CE0CF1DC-3DB9-4AF7-AE4B-69D102934120_zpsbzzk7euy.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/CE0CF1DC-3DB9-4AF7-AE4B-69D102934120_zpsbzzk7euy.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/B4320BD9-32CC-4B01-8666-A9F65DDAC956_zpsy88rqqpf.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/B4320BD9-32CC-4B01-8666-A9F65DDAC956_zpsy88rqqpf.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/66146A46-0C5F-4F93-AD2C-352566984D34_zpses66ib8e.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/66146A46-0C5F-4F93-AD2C-352566984D34_zpses66ib8e.jpg.html)

[Graeme]

That gearbox mount need removing pal for a six speed

[dgbnova#1]

Yes and new one welding in it's place if you got it

[bazzap8389]

Thanks Graeme, I totally forgot about it.

is this the correct mount?

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/Mobile%20Uploads/CB57376F-F666-4655-A9DE-E11975FA8E5A_zpskcjjst2x.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CB57376F-F666-4655-A9DE-E11975FA8E5A_zpskcjjst2x.jpg.html)

[dgbnova#1]

I don't think so you need the part that welds to the body did see one cannot rember who it was

[dgbnova#1]

http://www.opel-tuning.nl/?View=page&part_id=720213&hid=911&lhid=&lvid=&mid=59
Maby it is

[Graeme]

That's the mount but you need to replicate the driver side body mount on the passenger side

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for the help, I've been looking at a how to guide about it, I'll get something sorted. Cheers

[bazzap8389]

Rear beam and arb painted.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/DA0BB13A-309F-4B4A-86F8-2983F49B52BE_zpsafhc6fmy.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/DA0BB13A-309F-4B4A-86F8-2983F49B52BE_zpsafhc6fmy.jpg.html)

[bazzap8389]

Another we update, made a modification to the bits on the floor.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/492BB57E-8E3B-4818-A9DF-4D5303112F34_zpsvqvkmeqg.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/492BB57E-8E3B-4818-A9DF-4D5303112F34_zpsvqvkmeqg.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/9AACEBC0-13C8-4BE5-AC06-BD7E735B0EED_zpsbw6xe0bv.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/9AACEBC0-13C8-4BE5-AC06-BD7E735B0EED_zpsbw6xe0bv.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/76BE7D15-418D-4419-8832-7FDA22F81752_zpsypsqbbta.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/76BE7D15-418D-4419-8832-7FDA22F81752_zpsypsqbbta.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/3080EE34-A6EC-49BC-AFF0-1EF4690A6DE5_zpskkekwct1.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/3080EE34-A6EC-49BC-AFF0-1EF4690A6DE5_zpskkekwct1.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/7D8516E1-6728-4492-BE7D-36CFF26A4F99_zpsyztbmnbb.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/7D8516E1-6728-4492-BE7D-36CFF26A4F99_zpsyztbmnbb.jpg.html)

The rear turrets and tubs will be getting started next week :)

[Benn]

The chassis on the floor looks much better. I did the same with mine.

[MARTIN KELSON]

Did you make those floor plates?
must do mine when next in bits. Knackered by years of jacking & looking ropey.

[bazzap8389]

Yeah Benn looks much better than before.

Martin, yeah the plates were made to suit. They are solid! Won't be be knackering them in a hurry that's for sure.

[Benn]

Are you welding around the turret too? With how nice your welding is, you'll barely see it after a coat of primer and paint.

[SRimon]

Some nice fabrication there..!

[bazzap8389]

Are you welding around the turret too? With how nice your welding is, you'll barely see it after a coat of primer and paint.
Where about do you mean? At the bottom of the turrets or around the plates?

Some nice fabrication there..!
Thanks, i can't take the credit for it though!


also I've found a pic if how i want my tubs to look, my turrets will be slightly shorter though.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/0572BB5A-2E48-4F4B-A4D4-45582530B02E_zpsfho67ylm.png (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/0572BB5A-2E48-4F4B-A4D4-45582530B02E_zpsfho67ylm.png.html)

[Benn]

Where about do you mean? At the bottom of the turrets or around the plates?

On the main body of the turret, the seam that is kinda looking at you in the pic... (turret to inner arch bit)

Love the look of the rear turns and turrets. Be able to go mega low with that..

[BRoadGhost]

You'll be bending the floor with bombproof chassis legs. I did my arches in a similar way:-

http://sadpanda.us/images/1882099-90DAXV9.jpg

[bazzap8389]

I'll have a think about that Benn. That looks good brg!

I've had a member asking for a few pics of my carbon bits so managed to dig a door out lol my thread has been missing the carbon recently so here a few pics. They weigh in at around 5.5kg each

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/1555CBB7-756B-46C1-828C-A3D2B5B9EEC6_zpspkdlm0qa.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/1555CBB7-756B-46C1-828C-A3D2B5B9EEC6_zpspkdlm0qa.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/1AC94055-7D2D-4400-85B5-6B9FAE13234E_zpshu90mqbe.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/1AC94055-7D2D-4400-85B5-6B9FAE13234E_zpshu90mqbe.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Funk me that door is very sexy!

5.5kg? Is that right? Doesn't seem that light? A totally bare nova door isnt that heavy....

[Les Frangins]

I would have thought that the carbon doors are lighter !


A fiberglass door (http://www.cmcomposites.co.uk/nova-fiberglass-doors.php) weighs only 5kg.

[bazzap8389]

The inside of the door is fibreglass, I'm not convinced they weigh 5.5 tbh I'm taking a door to work tonight to weigh it lol

[Benn]

Ah i see.

[bazzap8389]

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/4E76DD10-0EB3-46F9-849C-32CC9C2B8F4B_zpscmuodrch.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/4E76DD10-0EB3-46F9-849C-32CC9C2B8F4B_zpscmuodrch.jpg.html)

Thats the nova off the spit now, getting ready to cut the floor, roof and quarters off soon!

[Benn]

Surely you want it on the spit to be working at head height and the ease of turning it where needed..

[bazzap8389]

Hmm not sure what we'd attach the spit to with the floor and rear panel etc cut out....

[philip]

Gay.....just saying lol ;)

[Benn]

Hmm not sure what we'd attach the spit to with the floor and rear panel etc cut out....

Good point.

[rob89]

One step closer... Am sure you will have it ready for a convoy to billing ;)

[bazzap8389]

lol Phil

no chance on it being ready rob I've still got lots to do yet, I haven't even sent Phil my engine yet lol

[Southie]

Getting there Bazza, what's left to get carbon wise and will it be structurally sound with you chopping so much away?

[bazzap8389]

Yeah slowly but surly, I'm waiting for the roof and quarter panels to be made as far as I know the quarters are almost complete.

Yeah ah it will be good and strong, the guy that's doing it does body work on lots of rally cars etc he knows what he's doing and had assured me it will be strong :)

[bazzap8389]

I got this pedal box the other day, should give me a we weight saving and will give the extra room I need in the bay :)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/E0A09BC8-3A96-46CC-B0F9-0023459C4F87_zpsharghjzp.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/E0A09BC8-3A96-46CC-B0F9-0023459C4F87_zpsharghjzp.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Erm the above pic.

Do the m/c replacement bit and servos not still fit in the std Nova place? Look lie they do, but you have a modded pedal box with no thingie bar.... How's that work?

[bazzap8389]

It's a modified corsa one, it will be in place where the battery would
usually sit and the battery will be relocated to the boot :)

[toymex]

Looks familiar that pedal box ;)

[bazzap8389]

Been a we change of plan with this, watch this space ;)

[bazzap8389]

Some cutting been going on lol

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/3B63D780-5FDD-4E48-918F-42327C152DEB_zpsnpeaipjt.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/3B63D780-5FDD-4E48-918F-42327C152DEB_zpsnpeaipjt.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/B2053E77-FD86-4688-B7E2-E278DAA73517_zpspu9jezk0.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/B2053E77-FD86-4688-B7E2-E278DAA73517_zpspu9jezk0.jpg.html)


http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/94EEE168-7A73-4D07-94AF-E8870B497FB8_zpsxjrksyrt.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/94EEE168-7A73-4D07-94AF-E8870B497FB8_zpsxjrksyrt.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/nova/79015C66-4BD7-4D96-9049-118F43F8C177_zpsup0dovu6.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/nova/79015C66-4BD7-4D96-9049-118F43F8C177_zpsup0dovu6.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Engine going in the back or are you spaceframing it baz?

[Novaload_Nick]

Oooooo interesting :)

[bazzap8389]

It's going 4x4! :)

[Southie]

It's going 4x4! :)
oooo, what setup?

[bazzap8389]

Calibra, I've just bought a shell and running gear so I'll be getting all the parts needed off that :) calibra floor will be going in the nova :)

[Edd]

Mental lol

Seen this?

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11983

Maybe give you ideas for the tunnel

[bazzap8389]

Thanks Edd, that looks a cracking build!

[Southie]

Have a read through the start of Ste Porters old wip, don't think it got completed sadly:
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?140924-My-version-of-a-4x4-nova-that-will-get-done!

Also have you read longdogcharlies on here before?
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?168133-Longdogcharlie-s-4x4-Nova

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for links southie, I was speaking to Charlie about his one yesterday and he's have me some very good information :)

[Benn]

Awesome.

But i was hoping it would be custom tubs and a flat floor...

[bazzap8389]

I'll still be using custom tubs and flat floor :) just using the calibra floor as a base since it has all the mounts etc that are needed but we will wait and see when I have the calibra in my possession. Should be some good updates coming soon!

[Vlietje]

Sounds good!! :thumb:
You're not afraid of ruining the Speedlines? Why not put the car on shabby steelies whilst fabbing?

[bazzap8389]

Cheers Jeffrey :) I didn't have any steelies when I put it in the shop only had cav slabs with ****ed tyres so just left it on the speedlines.

[The Simps]

Watching this with eagerness for some hardcore fabrication :)

[Mieran]

Best/neatest Nova I've seen with GM 4x4 is that white MK2 that was at PVS last year, everything looked like it was meant to be there and OE

Maybe worth looking at few pics for inspiration

[dgbnova#1]

Best/neatest Nova I've seen with GM 4x4 is that white MK2 that was at PVS last year, everything looked like it was meant to be there and OE

Maybe worth looking at few pics for inspiration

I'd like to see some pics of that I did not go to Pvs

[bazzap8389]

Received the 4x4 donor car last night, big thanks to Dgb and Chrisd for coming up with the car much appreciated!

should be some good progress soon.

[The Simps]

Crack on, its the weekend! lol

[bazzap8389]

Haha lol it's my bday though, drink and grinders don't go well together lol

[bazzap8389]

Here's my donor beast. The cutting starts tomorrow.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/60D4BF48-69F2-4004-B8D8-0FF5FB9A21CE_zpstargqjmp.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/60D4BF48-69F2-4004-B8D8-0FF5FB9A21CE_zpstargqjmp.jpg.html)

[The Simps]

Are you planning on using the cab floor plan then?

[bazzap8389]

That was the plan but after seeing ste's one we might make out own now. was going to use the axle etc aswell but I think we're going to make something up instead because it's really heavy for what it is but I'll wait and see what happens as we go.

[_Jake]

**** the vauxhall 4x4 tat i want that mk2!!!

[Southie]

That mk2 escort is smiling at the fact the 4x4 is getting cut up lol

[bazzap8389]

That mk2 has an xe in it lol Behind the cav is 2 rs2000s one with impreza floor pan going in

[_Jake]

That mk2 has an xe in it lol

nice, ideal toy would be a mk2 with millington power but i doubt thatll ever happen lol

[novarally]

nice, ideal toy would be a mk2 with millington power but i doubt thatll ever happen lol

A friend of mine has just gone from a JRE-built XE to a Millington Diamond in his Puma rally car, and to say he's pleased with the Millington engine would be a huge understatement.

[bazzap8389]

Funny you said that he was talking about a millington engine. Not sure which escort it was for though he has a few projects in the to at the moment.

[dgbnova#1]

Was defo an interesting garage the man knows his stuff

[Edd]

Ford tat, scrap the lot

[_Jake]

Ford tat, scrap the lot
sure theyd say the same about your sport edd!

[bazzap8389]

Yeah he knows his stuff Dave. Not a huge ford gan myself Edd but i really do like the escorts (mk1,mk2) they look great and rwd what's not to like lol

[The Simps]

That was the plan but after seeing ste's one we might make out own now. was going to use the axle etc aswell but I think we're going to make something up instead because it's really heavy for what it is but I'll wait and see what happens as we go.


Exactly where my thought process went with my car with using vauxhall stuff and why I ended up nissan gear in the end.

Make sure you take loads of measurements off the cav, especially in relation to where things mount up and there pick up points etc. If I was starting again I'd probably look to make a "negative jig thingy" like they did on Project Binky.

[bazzap8389]

Exactly where my thought process went with my car with using vauxhall stuff and why I ended up nissan gear in the end.

Make sure you take loads of measurements off the cav, especially in relation to where things mount up and there pick up points etc. If I was starting again I'd probably look to make a "negative jig thingy" like they did on Project Binky.

I'll defs be using the diff etc but I might even make up the axle and wishbones etc in alloy at work to make it all lightweight and the bodyshop has a jig to out the car on already so it's all good :)

[dgbnova#1]

You gona machine your own wishbones up that will be awsome me likes the sound of that

[bazzap8389]

Ill wait and see, it's defs something else to think about. I'll just order up billet alloy through work and take it from there. I'll see how heavy the original stuff is when we remove it.

[dgbnova#1]

Yes well if it's built from original spec you have options to change later plus a little weight not the end of the world at that particular part of the car plus you only need to copy the oe arms for machining then

[bazzap8389]

Yes well if it's built from original spec you have options to change later plus a little weight not the end of the world at that particular part of the car plus you only need to copy the oe arms for machining then
That would be a good plan just build it to the original spec then machine parts to suit. Don't know if alloy would be strong enough unless it's some sort of aero grade.

[dgbnova#1]

Me ether I know Evo and integra type r run front aloy plus most Audi models so must be doable just the grade needed to find out

[bazzap8389]

First bit of carbon in a while, hopefully have the bigger bits soon!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/97FDC14D-00D4-46FA-928F-1D3FB022C14D_zpsqcnnocvz.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/97FDC14D-00D4-46FA-928F-1D3FB022C14D_zpsqcnnocvz.jpg.html)

[Graeme]

They look nice pal :thumb:

[bazzap8389]

Cheers for sending them up Graeme ;).

Dave, I might end up using a bit or titanium for the arms now.

Looks like I might be able 2 spend another grand or 2 on this then it might have to go on hold for a while :(

[bazzap8389]

Got this today :)

Heres a pic of the red mk2 bay as well

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/AB391AA5-D27E-4125-948B-683B6E692DF6_zpstwogdkpg.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/AB391AA5-D27E-4125-948B-683B6E692DF6_zpstwogdkpg.jpg.html)
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/F61B5FB2-9130-46E4-9EF8-65FF22CF2706_zpsfpmcmehm.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/F61B5FB2-9130-46E4-9EF8-65FF22CF2706_zpsfpmcmehm.jpg.html)

[ocdstigy]

your a crazy ****er!!!

[bazzap8389]

your a crazy ****er!!!

I'd say stupid tbh lol lol

Starting to to think I should have restored this gsi and bought another shell to cut up but hey ho.

Still no progress either, I've been told it will be started on again this week coming. Fingers crossed as I want it build by summer.

[philip]

Wouldnt worry then....no such thing as summer now is there? Lol.

[Mazz]

Got this today :)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/F61B5FB2-9130-46E4-9EF8-65FF22CF2706_zpsfpmcmehm.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/F61B5FB2-9130-46E4-9EF8-65FF22CF2706_zpsfpmcmehm.jpg.html)

Was that the one on ebay from the company in Stoke? Looks really nicely done, i was very tempted myslef :)

[dgbnova#1]

It's one if the lads on here that did it it was in parts for sale

[bazzap8389]

Hi Mazz as Dave said it was in parts for sale from nath2905 I think he runs a company doing it called dippy ducks

[dgbnova#1]

Thsts the one could not recall the numbers knew it was nath lol

[ocdstigy]

more carbon pleeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)

[dgbnova#1]

He's to busy working on some jap rubbish lol
you know I'm just jealous lol

[bazzap8389]

more carbon pleeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)
Hopefully have pics soon of the front end all on, carbon bonnet, wings, bumper,grille and doors. Slow progress at the bodyshop at the moment which I really ain't happy about just hope I see some good progress soon.

He's to busy working on some jap rubbish lol
you know I'm just jealous lol

Haha cant spend money on the nova just now so got to spend it elsewhere lol

[bazzap8389]

Was over at the bodyshop today, he's taken a week off to clear out his shop and my car WILL be started on next week!

Doesn't look like it will be ready for pvs lol


http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/79335414-62BA-4D79-A651-87381DA59102_zpsbblj1drk.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/79335414-62BA-4D79-A651-87381DA59102_zpsbblj1drk.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Hope to see some awesome progress soon.

[dgbnova#1]

Looks like he's taking good care of it perched up there lol

good stuff mate keep at him

[bazzap8389]

Hope to see some awesome progress soon.
You and me both mate lol

Looks like he's taking good care of it perched up there lol

good stuff mate keep at him

It's basically used as a store just now lol going to try and have out finished for the end of the year except for the engine. I'll try my best.

[Southie]

All the best Baz, it will look cracking when done... Bound to be a magazine feature this ;)

[bazzap8389]

All the best Baz, it will look cracking when done... Bound to be a magazine feature this ;)
Thanks David, means a lot. Hard to see it just now but he works fast when he is actually working on it lol fast car cover is the dream :)

[bazzap8389]

I went over to see the car today, it's been set up in a jig now ready for the floor to go in. It will be in the jig until complete so the next few months will see some big progress. Not the best pics as there is a lot of clutter just now but you get the idea.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/8E0067C4-ABBE-48AA-BA3F-B1EEF1097C95_zpsoqttzine.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/8E0067C4-ABBE-48AA-BA3F-B1EEF1097C95_zpsoqttzine.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/4070624A-6822-49F7-B325-9FC080D8D27A_zpstks5kmfp.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/4070624A-6822-49F7-B325-9FC080D8D27A_zpstks5kmfp.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/4C5E29DA-7402-47E4-8E52-B2EEBBFEAE59_zpsbahdlhvg.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/4C5E29DA-7402-47E4-8E52-B2EEBBFEAE59_zpsbahdlhvg.jpg.html)

[dgbnova#1]

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w535/dgbnova1/2014-06/2DB04FBE-5E4F-408D-ABF4-94C0EA6FBBFB_zpsds7pcobj.gif (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/dgbnova1/media/2014-06/2DB04FBE-5E4F-408D-ABF4-94C0EA6FBBFB_zpsds7pcobj.gif.html)

[novadave24]

I cant wait to see this finished mate :cool:

[bazzap8389]

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w535/dgbnova1/2014-06/2DB04FBE-5E4F-408D-ABF4-94C0EA6FBBFB_zpsds7pcobj.gif (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/dgbnova1/media/2014-06/2DB04FBE-5E4F-408D-ABF4-94C0EA6FBBFB_zpsds7pcobj.gif.html)About time eh haha


I cant wait to see this finished mate :cool:same lol pretty confident it will be done by the end of the year, excluding the engine though.

[novadave24]

well I defo keep keep my on this :)

[bazzap8389]

Not an update but I bought a new reg for it today for when it's eventually done. C20LTB :d

[Southie]

Good numberplate, similar to Nick J's new plate ;)

[bazzap8389]

Good numberplate, similar to Nick J's new plate ;)

Thats what gave me the idea haha

[Southie]

So your putting throttle bodies on a XE now lol

[bazzap8389]

No no lol TB-turbo :cool:

[Southie]

Black marker on the numberplate so it's C20L TBT then

[bazzap8389]

Yeah maybe haha prob just stick it on the Audi for the time being lol

[Southie]

Yeah maybe haha prob just stick it on the Audi for the time being
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i4ZZtnUAGlw/TymvDAbtRwI/AAAAAAAAArg/zTD_ZeOSulc/s1600/supernatural-mouths-open.gif

[bazzap8389]

New plates turned up today, all I need to do is finish the car so they can go on lol

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/958477A5-7EBF-4E97-A505-5203260D202A_zpsfscfytj1.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/958477A5-7EBF-4E97-A505-5203260D202A_zpsfscfytj1.jpg.html)

[rob89]

Nice plates :) will be a good touch to add to the amount of work and effort that's going into your car.

[bazzap8389]

Away to take this bits to the bodyshop to trial fit them :)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/6E233425-2B20-4C49-A781-401830D1AF6B_zpst4r9ecvl.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/6E233425-2B20-4C49-A781-401830D1AF6B_zpst4r9ecvl.jpg.html)

[Southie]

Have they got there ass into gear then now to get this finished for you?

Don't damage those expensive parts ;)

[BRoadGhost]

Who made those wings may I ask?

[bazzap8389]

Yeah he's making a start this week, new floor should be in sometime next month.

All parts have been made by Chris at cmcomposites.

[novadave24]

that is some nice looking parts mate :)

[nova_niek]

Hmmmmmm lush

[Benn]

Im a lil unsure on the bumper, but loving the grille and wing. Will look ace.

[bazzap8389]

Thanks guys :)

The bumper is my fav part lol unsure whether or not to keep the splitter on tho?

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/AA3D0D53-7474-40FD-AF75-3F0847C218CD_zps3wnmp2ag.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/AA3D0D53-7474-40FD-AF75-3F0847C218CD_zps3wnmp2ag.jpg.html)

[johnd]

The carbon panels look well. What splitter is on the bumper

[Benn]

I like it don't get my wrong, But i think where it's taken from a mold it loses some of the edges, think that's what im not a fan of... Is the spiltter removable then? Guess what's why the join...

[Balley]

The bumper looks good but I know what benn means, kind of looks like a Corsa B bumper because of it.

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for the comments all are welcome :) it's a corsa gsi splitter that's on, I'm still undecided if it's staying or not.

[BRoadGhost]

I guess Chris just makes whatever he wants for whoever he sees fit. The rest of the paying customers can just be lied to while he holds their money.

Clearly CMComposites isn't a business and should not be trading.

Wings look really good btw Chris.

[bazzap8389]

What's the problem with cmcomposites? I've had those wings for well over a year I just pulled them out the loft yesterday to try them on the car.

[BRoadGhost]

Ordered the fibreglass nova wings, paid with paypay; after 4 weeks of nothing got in contact, that took about four days to reach a response, got told it would be following week, three weeks later nothing, got in contact; that took over two days, got told they weren't laying up right & he didn't want to do them, I said if it takes another week so be it, two weeks later nothing, got in contact; was told I'd have them week on wednesday, three weeks later nothing, got in contact after four days of messaging and here we are at last week. Got told they weren't happening because the molds are old and I would be given a refund.

[16xe_chris]

I guess Chris just makes whatever he wants for whoever he sees fit. The rest of the paying customers can just be lied to while he holds their money.

Clearly CMComposites isn't a business and should not be trading.

Wings look really good btw Chris.

I offered you a refund weeks ago and you said keep trying so I did I pulled another 3 sets out which I still wasn't happy with so I gave you a full refund!!

Sorry for putting this on your thread Barry and I hope a member of admin can remove these next few whinging posts!

You have my details Simon so contact me directly before slagging me off in someone else post!!

You also failed to mention that I offered to make you something for free for the delays.

[BRoadGhost]

There's a distinct difference between "slagging off" & stating facts.

If you read what I typed last I've already said you didn't want to do them after eight odd weeks & my response was if you needed another week then so be it.

As a business you're ill advised to advertise something you can not produce / sell, yet you have done and still continue to do so.

I could not care less about a flat piece of carbon you want to throw at me free of charge as a goodwill gesture to cover up a scuttle / bulkhead I don't have. You just assume it's something I want in my life. Stringing me along for months has resulted in me now having to pay for storage for, as ironic as it sounds pieces of carbon, metal, glassfibre parts because my landlady doesn't believe a word I tell her, so they whole lot has to be removed from her property; including a car missing a wing to finish it.

Maybe some other customers of yours should give a frank account of how you like to operate.

[16xe_chris]

I honestly could write a massive reply to that but I have better things to do in my life!

Once Barry's parts are finished I'm done with Nova's and the moulds will be chopped up.

[Stuart]

I see nothing wrong here.... Aside from possibly needing to renew trader status if you wish to even hope for a hint of support regarding customers stating stuff that May or may not be true

[16xe_chris]

I see nothing wrong here.... Aside from possibly needing to renew trader status if you wish to even hope for a hint of support regarding customers stating stuff that May or may not be true


Hi Stuart,

I won't be renewing my traders status as like I said in my previous comment I'm stopping making all nova parts.

[stt]

I ordered a pair of fibreglass wings for my nova and paid via paypal , after nearly 2 months of not receiving them i contacted Chris who said his website hadn't passed him the order - it processed the payment fine though!

i was then told it would be done first thing next week, 3 weeks later they did turn up but the fit wasn't great - and it's not down to the fact they are fibreglass as I took off a set of wide arch winga which fitted perfectly,

[bazzap8389]

Back on topic!

cav had been cut up, we're using a few bits from the floor and making the rest to suit. A few pics of the rear set up, it has to be shortened by about 4". Should be more progress tomorrow.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/98EDDE79-2FFE-4BAB-BE90-187E07152D07_zpsenvrjhc2.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/98EDDE79-2FFE-4BAB-BE90-187E07152D07_zpsenvrjhc2.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/98F88D66-2022-4BAA-9183-5BE74F5E044A_zpsdz3ozafg.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/98F88D66-2022-4BAA-9183-5BE74F5E044A_zpsdz3ozafg.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/86D750D7-8E60-46E0-888A-FC80BDBFEDCF_zpsmgozz5iv.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/86D750D7-8E60-46E0-888A-FC80BDBFEDCF_zpsmgozz5iv.jpg.html)

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[bazzap8389]

Played about with the cav chassis legs, need to shorten it in the middle and build a floor around it. Hopefully have a new floor built soon and have the diff and shafts etc set up! We've got a plan for the rear set up so fingers crossed it goes well!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/1D14D558-BB9A-4278-B12C-A390439EB804_zpsq1bhwsx2.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/1D14D558-BB9A-4278-B12C-A390439EB804_zpsq1bhwsx2.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/591F48CA-E7EB-48C4-A1DD-244B889F4844_zpsal573yhs.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/591F48CA-E7EB-48C4-A1DD-244B889F4844_zpsal573yhs.jpg.html)

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/F91E3DA1-47A0-491E-A33A-29850E7FAF22_zpstkrrmy63.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/F91E3DA1-47A0-491E-A33A-29850E7FAF22_zpstkrrmy63.jpg.html)

[rob89]

Glad it's been started on :)

Cant wait for the updates!

[bazzap8389]

Yeah I'm just happy it's being worked on again been too long! Can't wait to get this floor in! Will be looking like a car again.

[Southie]

That's some work to be done baz, who's doing all the alignment on it when it's put together then?

Should be fun though when completed and will look stunning I reckon, bound to be a mag feature ;)

I know it's a while away yet but what interior is this going to have in it?

[bazzap8389]

Unsure yet, this guy has done lots and lots of 4x4 conversions though so should go pretty smoothly!

Interior, nothing lol just be my cage seats and a dash.just the essentials really. Hoping to have it rolling this year though.

[Southie]

Needs a nice interior even if it's a basic one, don't make it too unfinished ;)

[bazzap8389]

Well I'll have my carbon buckets, carbon dash and harnesses. Prob put in the carbon door card bits aswell. I'll see what happens I want it to look good though. Need to get the cash together to get this engine built up too, also need to buy a new exhaust manifold as I've changed my mind on the side exit one.

[philip]

your gay............:)

[Southie]

Tbh I'm confused what this car will be used for in the do with you having so many thugs going on lol

Track car, show car, street car or bragging rights lol

[The Simps]

Can you not make up some mounting points yourself mate? You running a rear cage? Can maybe tie that in to it? Seems silly to still have to go through all that work fitting a rusty cav frame. Probably be quicker to make your own!

[bazzap8389]

your gay............:)
Shut it you lol

Tbh I'm confused what this car will be used for in the do with you having so many thugs going on lol

Track car, show car, street car or bragging rights lol

Certainly not a show car, just a fast street car that I can take to the track/strip really.


Can you not make up some mounting points yourself mate? You running a rear cage? Can maybe tie that in to it? Seems silly to still have to go through all that work fitting a rusty cav frame. Probably be quicker to make your own!
Well I wasn't going to say anything but were making a cradle up for it just using the diff and a few bits off it and making up my own rose jointed wishbones etc and potentially a push rod suspension set up. Time will tell over the next few weeks. I'll have to machine a few parts myself just quite busy at work at the moment. And yeah got a full t45 custom cages one to go in, will need some modifying now though!

[philip]

Pretty much spaceframe it too pick up the main points or a semi spaceframe. Similar style too autograss boys :)

[dgbnova#1]

Poor cav RIP you pain in the ass lol

glad it's moving on now been long enough

[bazzap8389]

Still lots of working out to be done yet going to try a few things before going and making the new wishbones etc first to keep it simple.

dave that cav was a rotten piece of ****. Holes were filled with fibreglass and seam sealer to hide the holes. The repair panels were basically grafted onto rust lol guy at the shop said it would have been more work repairing that over my nova when it first came in!

[bazzap8389]

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/6CFCB991-F9DB-4032-84B6-B76362275F6A_zpsbjzhbg4l.png (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/6CFCB991-F9DB-4032-84B6-B76362275F6A_zpsbjzhbg4l.png.html)

Just bought this so my side exit one will be up for sale if anyone is interested.

[Benn]

A space frame sounds a much much better way.


Do you still have the below?



http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/98F88D66-2022-4BAA-9183-5BE74F5E044A_zpsdz3ozafg.jpg

[bazzap8389]

Yeah I think the rear will be space framed now, nah we cut it up for the rear chassis legs how come?

[Kev Turbo]

Baz - Will that turbo not stick out of the bonnet / front panel / grille?

[bazzap8389]

I got a txt from Rob saying the same thing lol I'd rather cut a hole in my bonnet than my new inner wings tho, I'll maybe modify it so it's not sitting so high though.

[Kev Turbo]

Back on ebay is the best thing for that setup - Get booked into Nortech mate for a custom one like this...:thumb:


http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww78/kev_vaux/Other/matt.jpg (http://s707.photobucket.com/user/kev_vaux/media/Other/matt.jpg.html)

[bazzap8389]

Think you could be right mate lol 2 manifold now for sale then lol that looks really tidy.

[Kev Turbo]

GT30 attached at the other end of it as well. Front panel un modified - Its a really nice setup and a credit to the owner Matt.

[Benn]

Yeah I think the rear will be space framed now, nah we cut it up for the rear chassis legs how come?

I cut my boot floor out, have no spare wheel. Some times i'd like a spare wheel (think longer trips) and that would be an easy one to weld in.

[bazzap8389]

I think the wheel well is still intact if you want it? Yours for free if it is.

yeah Kev that looks awesome mine is a bit bigger then a gt30 though so hopefully that can make something for me that won't need my bodywork cut up!

[Kev Turbo]

your greedy going anything over a 30 young man ;)

[bazzap8389]

Haha i need it to make up for the 4x4 transmission losses lol

[Benn]

I think the wheel well is still intact if you want it? Yours for free if it is.!

That would be ace, but thinking about it, getting it from you to be wouldn't be easy.

[bazzap8389]

Wouldn't cost much to post I wouldn't think. I've tried calling the bodyshop but can't get a hold of him I'll drop you a pm if it's in 1 piece.

[burgo]

**** nortech! Having a custom manifold, downpipe, screamer pipeople and full 3 inch system made for 1100 for a van I'm building. That wouldn't even get you the manifold at nortech

[bazzap8389]

Where you having that done burgo? That's a good price!

[Kev Turbo]

Power flow :)

[burgo]

Errr no Kev. Not sure if he wants him advertised as doing this on the side as he's an extreme busy chap. I'll ask though

Big gt35 positioned where I wanted it
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/weedys/received_m_mid_1407705659699_3f115893e0f423d000_0_ zpsbcgewles.jpeg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/sclurgess/media/weedys/received_m_mid_1407705659699_3f115893e0f423d000_0_ zpsbcgewles.jpeg.html)

And manifold being pieced together
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/weedys/received_m_mid_1407705669469_b2b3d132d96fd79c50_0_ zpsysryufze.jpeg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/sclurgess/media/weedys/received_m_mid_1407705669469_b2b3d132d96fd79c50_0_ zpsysryufze.jpeg.html)

[Benn]

Power flow :)

Get a good dealer/fab guy and you're fine. Sadly they are very few and far between.

[rob89]

Baz theres a guy in Elgin that makes manifolds... i heard he is good and he does alot of making manifolds/ exhausts for alot of kit cars etc and his work looks good from what ive seen.

His place is called Custom Crafts. I will be home in the next few weeks for good if you want me to go and talk to him :) got the rotational job so loads of time to crack on with my nova :)

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for that info I has no idea there was a place close by! Yeah have a word if you don't mind bud. Good to see you got that job plenty of time at home for you now :)

[vxrcopey]

Can't beat a Nortech manifold.. ****ing things are brilliant and can get it with billet collectors now :)!

[Southie]

Can't beat a Nortech manifold.. ****ing things are brilliant and can get it with billet collectors now :)!
Get his bought then as he's selling it lol
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?208320-For-sale-C20let-Nortech-manifold

[bazzap8389]

Looks good burgo.

aye buy my nortech manifold copey lol the second one I've had for sale this week. Next one will have to be custom lol

[vxrcopey]

Looks good burgo.

aye buy my nortech manifold copey lol the second one I've had for sale this week. Next one will have to be custom lol

Lol!! Looks nice! Nova is staying standard haha! :)!

Vxr is for big power lol! Although I keep getting tempted to stick a LET in Nova!

[bazzap8389]

Not an update as such.

rear end is definitely being space framed now. Building a cradle to take the diff, using a set of front coilovers on the rear and front hubs also. I'm away on holiday for 2 weeks so hopefully when I'm back I'll have a decent update :)

[The Simps]

No no no!! Going through all the work of space framing then using front hubs and coilovers!?!?!?!?! Use MX5 uprights instead mate.

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for the drawings you sent simps. I'll get them over to the shop when I can :thumb:

[burgo]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/weedys/20140829_005805_zpsyuh1p1lh.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/sclurgess/media/weedys/20140829_005805_zpsyuh1p1lh.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/weedys/20140829_005832_zpslxvnwstf.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/sclurgess/media/weedys/20140829_005832_zpslxvnwstf.jpg.html)


I'll pm you contact details if your interested bazza

[Southie]

Nice fannymould :cool: who's car is it Burgo?

[burgo]

It's a mk4 astra van I'm building for a mate of mine

[bazzap8389]

That looks awesome burgo. Yeah send me the details if you don't mind please :)

[Southie]

It's a mk4 astra van I'm building for a mate of mine
Looks to be a tasty conversion going on, is there a project thread at all?

[burgo]

Looks to be a tasty conversion going on, is there a project thread at all?

Not yet. I can't be arsed lol.

You have a PM bazza

[bazzap8389]

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/D0FB0873-B98C-4A5C-A1C6-11EC1F879FA6_zpsgqi5apsf.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/D0FB0873-B98C-4A5C-A1C6-11EC1F879FA6_zpsgqi5apsf.jpg.html)

received 2 sets of rose joints from Johnny A today :) another few pieces to the puzzle. Should have a proper update next week though!

[bazzap8389]

Mocked up the diff and shafts and arms etc, will be a custom arm set up etc just using the front stuff as a reference. Need cav outer cv's to finish the mock up then can start making the cradle for the diff etc.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/D1CCE84C-4ED0-45DC-8B1E-69C3301F063E_zpsnhfzl6vn.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/D1CCE84C-4ED0-45DC-8B1E-69C3301F063E_zpsnhfzl6vn.jpg.html)

[The Simps]

Looks interesting! :)

[nova_niek]

Some cool engineering going on. Vehicle dynamics are quite complicated, I hope you have done your homework mate! :thumb:

[bazzap8389]

It's in the hands of someone in the know mate :) away to go and see the car just now see if there is any progress. There was a few bits he needed before cracking on which he got last week.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

ooo, if this is getting a FR setup, im liking it :thumb:

[totalnova]

It's in the hands of someone in the know mate :) away to go and see the car just now see if there is any progress. There was a few bits he needed before cracking on which he got last week.

Does this mean we might have an update then?

[bazzap8389]

ooo, if this is getting a FR setup, im liking it :thumb:
Nope 4x4 mate :)

Does this mean we might have an update then?

No update unfortunately, have him the conversion hubs today for sizes etc though. Should be ready to be started next week now. Hoping to have the space Frame built and get the car rolling by the end of the year though.

[bazil]

Is this no built yet !

[bazzap8389]

I wish, holds up absolutely everywhere on the build. Hoping next year it'll be done. Fingers crossed.

[The Simps]

I wish, holds up absolutely everywhere on the build. Hoping next year it'll be done. Fingers crossed.

Ha! Been there, said that! lol

Good luck with getting this done/built. These kinda builds really test you!

[bazzap8389]

Ha! Been there, said that! lol

Good luck with getting this done/built. These kinda builds really test you!

Yeah I bet haha


Everything is just a big hold up just now, pretty annoyed as most of this year has been wasted. The nova has been in the shop a year last month. I've got hubs to change over then take them back to the shop and he'll be able to crack on. Hopefully no more excuses after that.


It WILL get finished though.

[bazzap8389]

This is how it's sitting at the moment. Spoke about getting it finished for summer so fingers crossed. Been too much delays now.

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[novadave24]

I cant wait to see this when is finished will be great :)

[Southie]

The poor thing, looks very sorry for its self. When have they said they'll start on it again Bazz?

[bazzap8389]

I'm taking a few bits over to the shop tomorrow so he can get started. He said he'll start when he has the parts. Time will tell though, just hope he does as I'm sick of no progress. He'll have all the parts to get it done unless I decide to use t45 for the spaceframe which I don't have yet. I'll see what he says tomorrow.

[bazzap8389]

I painted the hub carriers put in new bearings and put in the conversion hubs. Just need to drop them off and wait for the progress now.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/7B172B1F-4769-4EB5-913A-40577162968F_zpsvxvxb0lc.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/7B172B1F-4769-4EB5-913A-40577162968F_zpsvxvxb0lc.jpg.html)

[The Simps]

One part at a time, it'll get built bud

[bazzap8389]

One part at a time, it'll get built bud

Cheers :)

just away way to get the transfer box cleaned and painted. Anyone know what power these can take? Are there any upgrades available?

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[Benn]

Trans box? Thought you where going rwd/rear engine?
If your keeping the tran box i'd get a Mike Waywood locking set. helps stop them ripping themselves to bits.

[dgbnova#1]

4wd FTW

[bazzap8389]

Trans box? Thought you where going rwd/rear engine?
If your keeping the tran box i'd get a Mike Waywood locking set. helps stop them ripping themselves to bits.

Nah front engine 4x4. Thanks Benn, any idea where I can buy this?

4wd FTW

:d

[bazzap8389]

Got these polycarbs delivered today :) also ordered rose jointed suspension for it which I'll get next week or so. The tunnel for the prop shaft and the front part of the cage will be getting done next week then finally the space framed rear end will start to take shape. Hopefully have some great progress this year!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/E705D20C-C19C-4D9A-B81E-08D519D55FC3_zpsfuqrrj1s.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/E705D20C-C19C-4D9A-B81E-08D519D55FC3_zpsfuqrrj1s.jpg.html)


Also, the rest of my carbon should be done by this month :) the quarters won't be getting done now unfortunately but hey ho! I might even go wide arch now...

[Edd]

Why no quarters?

[bazzap8389]

Chris said they're going to be far too tricky to get spot on. I'll have a think about what I'm going to do instead. Putting an original quarter on is the simple solution but I'm not sure i want that.

[The Simps]

Really looking forward to seeing the frame and cage take shape :)

[bazzap8389]

Thanks mate, won't be near as cool as yours though! :)

[Southie]

Shame the rear quarters aren't being done but I reckon they'd have been a nightmare to fit, probably best going wider arch anyway due to your 4x4 conversion... Looking forward to seeing the progress this year baz ;)

[Benn]

Why are the quarters hard? I thought they'd be easy due to its mostly just flat angles...

[Andy]

I thought hed smashed the moulds up and stopped doing em?

[bazzap8389]

Yeah I think they'd have been difficult to fit and get them looking perfect etc. I'll look into other options and take it from there. Least of my worries at the moment though.

Yes he has got rid of the moulds I believe he's just finishing off my parts.

[bazzap8389]

This turned up today :) I got them from jonlem on here if anyone wants to know where I got them. Quality is absolutely top notch on them!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/bazzap8389/Mobile%20Uploads/326D7659-6A0F-402D-8534-B7D81BEF0393_zpsvtadtamq.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/user/bazzap8389/media/Mobile%20Uploads/326D7659-6A0F-402D-8534-B7D81BEF0393_zpsvtadtamq.jpg.html)

[Scottcooper85]

I wish I hadn't opened this now as I've been looking at that sort of set up mysel. Very nice...I'm jealous though lol

[Jonlem]

They look nice :)

[Benn]

Baz. Surely if you are gonna be running the engine to the rear that tie bar set up wont be much use will it?

[bazzap8389]

I wish I hadn't opened this now as I've been looking at that sort of set up mysel. Very nice...I'm jealous though lol

Haha get a set!

They look nice :)
;)

Baz. Surely if you are gonna be running the engine to the rear that tie bar set up wont be much use will it?
The engine is going in the front Benn not the rear :)

[Benn]

But running the rear wheels?

[Jonlem]

Adjustability of the un driven wheels is just as useful as having adjustment on the driven ones.

[Benn]

I know that, i just took it due to the engine and bits he wouldn't be running a nova like set up...

[nova_stee]

Very jelous over that kit

[bazzap8389]

I think I'll have to get the title changed to clarify a few things lol it's front engined 4x4 not rwd or rear engined etc lol

Can't wait to get all this stuff onto the car etc fingers crossed for summer.