French Nova Trackcar

[Les Frangins]

Hello guys,


We are two brothers (Phil, 29 years and Lionel, 25 years) who are interested in mechanics, race driving and of course the Vauxhall Nova (OPEL CORSA Mk1 in our country)!


We live in the south of France, near Montpellier and we apologize for our poor English.


Our project is a Vauxhall nova track with a "redtop" engine.


This project is now well advanced but we wanted to share with you because you were a great source of inspiration, especially the thread of "Trackdaynova".


A huge thank's to him and to you all. :thumb:

[nova_niek]

Bonjour and welcome to our forum. Please do not apologise for your English, it looks to be a lot better than the rubbish some native Britons post on here.;)

Now get posting and once you've posted enough, errm, posts, you can put up pics to keep us lot entertained. :thumb:

If you don't mind me asking, what part of France do you live in?

Cheers!
Niek

[mowgli]

bonjovi.... lol

welcome to png

[Les Frangins]

Thanks !

I live in South of France, Languedoc Roussillon district.

The biggest town is Montpellier.

[Southie]

Bonjour et bienvenue Ã* png, votre build semble intéressant. Mes parents vivent près de Montauban.

I used a translation program but thought I'd make the effort because you have. ;)

[mk1nova_rich]

Hello and welcome, I look forward to photos :)

[marc69]

Bonjours et Ca Va? Je me suis desolee mais mon Fracais est tre bien non. Je visiter Montpellier trios anne est pictoresqe, mais j'adore Carcassonne, le citie antique est fascination.


Hi, sorry, my french is crap but welcome. I have visited the south of France a few times and noticed that especailly around Avignon there are loads of early Corsa As.

I saw an early Corsa A GT in Aixs that didn't have the rear spoiler but had the tailgate painted where the spoiler would go, very unusual. Hope to see pictures of your Corsa A soon.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bonjour et bienvenue sur ce site.


Vous nous trouverez un tas très heureux d'amateurs de voitures et une grande source de toutes choses Corsa A / Nova.


Obtenez poster quelques détails de votre projet et après 15 messages, vous serez autorisé Ã* mettre en place des photos.


J'utilise photobucket.com pour accueillir mes images


meilleurs vœux


Joff


<good eh?>

[Southie]

The 15 post thing hasn't been needed since the update 3 years ago ;)

Get the pictures up, as Joff said open a photobucket account, copy and paste the [IMG] option in your post ;)

[marc69]

SHOW OFF!! lol

Bonjour et bienvenue sur ce site.


Vous nous trouverez un tas très heureux d'amateurs de voitures et une grande source de toutes choses Corsa A / Nova.


Obtenez poster quelques détails de votre projet et après 15 messages, vous serez autorisé Ã* mettre en place des photos.


J'utilise photobucket.com pour accueillir mes images


meilleurs vœux


Joff


<good eh?>

[Les Frangins]

I'll start the explanations and I'll post pictures as soon as possible.

The first step is the preparation of the bodyshell that we have fully welded.

But first of all, we start by removing all the interior and scrape the soundproofing plates.


http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP4960.jpg

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP4963.JPG1..jpg

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP4966.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Then we put a multipoint rollcage made by "Custom Cage".

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP5260.jpg


We started by sanding all the joints and rollcage area.

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP5275.jpg

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP5276.jpg


During mounting the rollcage.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/918/r0012099.jpg

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http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/9347/r0012133.jpg

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[tomfromdelmonte]

Same cage as mine and looking damn good! It looks like the shell is in great condition too

[burgo]

Thread should be sorted now

[burgo]

Hello guys,


We are two brothers (Phil, 29 years and Lionel, 25 years) who are interested in mechanics, race driving and of course the Vauxhall Nova (OPEL CORSA Mk1 in our country)!

Its spelt Iain ;)

[Les Frangins]

Same cage as mine and looking damn good! It looks like the shell is in great condition too

Yes, there is not much rust on this shell !!!


Its spelt Iain ;)

Sorry, but I don't understand ...



The shell is put on a "rotisserie" in order to scrape and weld the bottom.


http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMG0033A.jpg

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMG0034A.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/4807/69sj.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/6136/r1bk.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/1388/hg4v.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/5829/0axg.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/218/f2df.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/766/9y7h.jpg



http://imageshack.com/a/img534/4263/8ver.jpg


Holder reinforcements arm front suspension.

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/2622/9sdt.jpg



http://imageshack.com/a/img842/8819/04fb.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img14/4326/w2zc.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/3259/wljl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img28/1899/4u42.jpg

[burgo]

Those spot welds aren't going to do alot im afraid. Its supposed to be an inch of weld followed by an inch gap then another inch weld

Like this
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/windy_/seam1.jpg?t=1244499403

[Les Frangins]

I'm agree with you, but we had never welded a bodyshell, this is the first !


If we were to make another bodyshell, we will be going to weld like on your pic.


We paint under the bodyshell with an anti rust and black paint.

Sorry to the bad pics quality, we've taken with a phone.

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/3691/a3gm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img15/6862/0ac2.jpg

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http://imageshack.com/a/img838/898/ruvi.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img835/9307/6ila.jpg

[philip]

Cant beat nice bit of stitch welding :) what spec is the car being built too?

[philip]

Local lad who builds motorsport shells/cages reckons on the floors 20mm weld 50-70mm gap otherwise cars too stiff and hes been building rally cars for donkeys years. Engine bay 20mm and 40mm gap.

[burgo]

No such thing as a shell being to stiff

[philip]

Well thats what lad suggested gapping wise on floors. Does alot of historic, grp4 escports, stage cars etc so will do me. Fair enough above pics are about 4/5in gap though.

[Iain]

Surely too stiff would lead to stress cracks instead of slight flex on a competitive non-tarmac cars?

Underbody looks good, I like the strengthening plates on the front mounting points.

[burgo]

Best tell f1 engineers they are making the chassis to stiff then, thats why they wont go round a corner very quick

[Les Frangins]

Next, we weld the seats support.


The passenger seat is set at the lowest and the rearmost possible.

http://imageshack.com/a/img23/3831/m86w.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/4627/fesx.jpg

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http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/78516/IMGP5311.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/5595/po33.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Then we painted the interior.


http://imageshack.com/a/img600/4369/jkut.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img836/5968/uzge.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img837/8345/vghs.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img801/1967/mkj2.jpg


And we paint the engine compartment.

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/6409/z7qt.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img38/4278/qnl9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img15/4939/7ywm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img62/6848/6y6h.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/1301/ytl2.jpg

[Les Frangins]

After the bodyshell, we restore the fuel tank and filler neck.

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/8029/apuf.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/3821/q05c.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img22/8784/i6lz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/3892/whg1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img138/3396/irne.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img202/1899/74a9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/9206/uovp.jpg


Mounting the fuel tank on the car with new fuel pipes.

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/8398/gfn6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img706/5058/jcik.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/4692/gr3r.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img833/6506/tfc9.jpg

[Les Frangins]

A little restore on the steering rack.

http://imageshack.com/a/img716/9297/07qv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img802/4553/tr7w.jpg




We paint the brake servo and fit it with the steering rack.

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/830/8ftt.jpg


We fit the steering column with two rigid spacers (20mm) to lower the steering wheel.

http://imageshack.com/a/img543/1425/znut.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img824/3950/mq7j.jpg



Soon, the next big step, the motor !

[istf]

Nice progress!

[Vlietje]

Formidable!!

[tomfromdelmonte]

Yep, looks absolutely great!

[philip]

Engine engine engine :) best be some go faster bits in it :D

[jonn]

good work, i love the cage!

[zeifer33]

The project goes in good direction. Superb!!!

[nova_niek]

Très bien!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks to all !!!

Second step, the motor.

We buy a complete 20XE with F20 gearbox.

The way is to completly rebuilt the motor such as original.

http://imageshack.com/a/img801/3883/r74f.jpg

Motor's dismounting :

http://imageshack.com/a/img853/4670/0sg7.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/2855/w18k.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/1785/8lnv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img202/9358/occm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/3466/s0da.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img268/4382/rviw.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img197/5861/dsoe.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img62/9681/50cc.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img31/8250/rrjf.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img24/7843/n6gf.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Homemade valve spring compressor with a builder's clamp !

Before:

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/237/g3x7.jpg

After :

http://imageshack.com/a/img707/1518/j4w0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/1697/iea1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img823/5914/jvbo.jpg


News complete seal kit.

http://imageshack.com/a/img541/8607/3zb6.jpg


News conrod screw, flywheel screw ...

http://imageshack.com/a/img59/2448/5ezt.jpg



Running in the cylinder wall.

http://imageshack.com/a/img46/6964/tdzm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/4817/3d80.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img827/4899/oopy.jpg

[mowgli]

nice to see a home rebuild.

make sure you clean or replace the oil pump 'relief valve & spring' they appear to be a problem on this engine.

[Les Frangins]

Cleaning inlet manifold.

http://imageshack.com/a/img823/7329/57ix.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img836/6348/zqv4.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img10/6854/6f5i.jpg

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http://imageshack.com/a/img690/5139/v37m.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img839/3888/frzt.jpg


Disassembling valve train.

http://imageshack.com/a/img43/5418/ihtl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img707/4735/fwzm.jpg


Some new parts, timing belt kit, camshaft bearing, conrod bearing, piston rings and copper nuts.

http://imageshack.com/a/img59/1934/e0ns.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img31/9337/b6u4.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img191/6041/ygkm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/8219/f6s9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img707/9528/ws91.jpg

[Les Frangins]

nice to see a home rebuild.

make sure you clean or replace the oil pump 'relief valve & spring' they appear to be a problem on this engine.

Thanks !!! ;)

The oil pump will be entirely cleaned and checked.



Painting the cylinder block.

http://imageshack.com/a/img199/6469/3k6l.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/7397/u4o0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img31/5969/dtye.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img838/9657/6axe.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Homemade nylon bushes for alternator mounting.

http://imageshack.com/a/img812/1618/t46q.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img191/4276/kywx.jpg



Removing the flange on the butterfly valve and replacing the holes by two copper rivets.

http://imageshack.com/a/img199/572/lbbh.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img39/7465/3zkl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img36/535/wcbx.jpg



For racecar track use, we used an oil catch tank.


So we remove all oil vapour return on the butterfly valve.

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/8872/rgb8.jpg


We made a plug to seal the hole.
http://imageshack.com/a/img543/4937/y0kx.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img854/9289/6dm6.jpg


And adjust the plug.

http://imageshack.com/a/img801/1853/mm9p.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img43/7519/jg9x.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Cylinder head before cleaning.

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/3600/2emt.jpg


Cylinder head after cleaning.

http://imageshack.com/a/img829/3706/5bbj.jpg

[Rob H]

awesome work guys!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks a lot !!!

We draw the pipe for a better alignment between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.

http://imageshack.com/a/img849/3306/814r.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img69/5469/dgw6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img835/8576/7oww.jpg


Before adjusting.

http://imageshack.com/a/img12/1130/o9ia.jpg


After adjusting.

http://imageshack.com/a/img28/7026/3z7q.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img560/8409/xgj1.jpg



And we do the same job for inlet manifold.

http://imageshack.com/a/img707/1673/4tet.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img35/8215/svqs.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/2570/qql3.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img14/8830/em3f.jpg


http://imageshack.com/a/img593/421/puap.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img36/8479/zgyr.jpg

[Les Frangins]

The cylinder head was resurfaced and tested.

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/2965/pqfl.jpg


We grind in all valves.

http://imageshack.com/a/img10/4425/01ln.jpg


Exhaust side.

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/9846/aw57.jpg


Inlet side.

http://imageshack.com/a/img855/5535/miz7.jpg


And we test the valves tightness.

http://imageshack.com/a/img824/4465/o6e1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/1690/fsuy.jpg



Painting cylinder head.

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/7913/kcg4.jpg



Mounting the crankshaft with new bushing.

http://imageshack.com/a/img30/4323/hisy.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img38/8649/eclj.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img15/7443/3gw1.jpg

[zeifer33]

Well done, this cylinder head have good health!!

[nova_niek]

Very nice udate. I like your methodical approach, very good. Never seen an engine block as shiny as this! :thumb:

[Les Frangins]

Great thanks ! I am delighted that the work is appreciated !

Mounting conrods/pistons.

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/8467/sw84.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img845/2568/s1uo.jpg

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http://imageshack.com/a/img59/8499/ww2b.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/6198/u0dr.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img836/7173/h6u7.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img706/5815/2oo7.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img10/7387/9v9m.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img811/6524/v2j6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img138/4044/dgdr.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img827/7541/8cov.jpg


LMF Conversion kit and Roose Motorsport hoses kit.

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/2253/75cl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img853/2309/rh63.jpg

[Les Frangins]

We create a baffle dividing in oil sump.

First, we simulate the oil level with 4.5 water liters.

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/9595/31y5.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img560/1958/0ici.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/1160/8od3.jpg


http://imageshack.com/a/img829/5698/ao5n.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img12/9827/ozdl.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/3404/wnum.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img59/3650/muyx.jpg


In place in the oil sump.

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/46/5lcm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img841/4162/pj7b.jpg



We make a plate to close the oil level sensor hole.

http://imageshack.com/a/img17/6605/w3r4.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img14/2640/7d7i.jpg


And we paint the oil sump.

http://imageshack.com/a/img845/6523/3mii.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img18/9716/e6bu.jpg

[Balley]

Very nice work!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks !

Sandblasting the cylinder head cover.

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/5803/ce2k.jpg


The 4 injectors was cleaned, checked. All the seals are new.

http://imageshack.com/a/img593/4835/ojuy.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img835/5071/v8sz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img546/1024/vto1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/9584/ek6n.jpg


New low temperature thermostat.

http://imageshack.com/a/img59/1792/3j5x.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/9346/y5g4.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img28/3224/d1i3.jpg


New oil temperature sensor and adaptator.

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/9096/nubh.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img839/3007/gwvv.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Mounting the oil sump.

http://imageshack.com/a/img35/5267/j5fq.jpg

Cover head in primer.

http://imageshack.com/a/img546/2513/g3qi.jpg

And paint !

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/9904/yie7.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img703/493/74c9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img197/8836/zk7q.jpg


New parts from TX Autosport.

http://imageshack.com/a/img12/820/jjal.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img36/7796/e85d.jpg


New original clutch.

http://imageshack.com/a/img812/9567/xot3.jpg


Mounting starter, water pump ...

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/1714/w52k.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/9793/hlzo.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img194/2793/d1a4.jpg


New water temperature sensors.

http://imageshack.com/a/img703/5962/ltmr.jpg

and new distributor.

http://imageshack.com/a/img12/3371/h8xy.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img706/503/gnic.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Reconditionning alternator.

http://imageshack.com/a/img823/661/qsy1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img40/8775/9hl4.jpg

New wheels !

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/3268/bi19.jpg


and a quick release steering wheel.

http://imageshack.com/a/img138/1431/6fbm.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img46/9838/y0vn.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Mounting inlet and exhaust valves.

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/301/cit3.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img854/4645/ku2m.jpg


Mounting hydraulic tappets.

http://imageshack.com/a/img69/1817/sza0.jpg


Camshafts and pulleys.

http://imageshack.com/a/img571/8274/8xqc.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/6870/pog1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img14/4162/q7vq.jpg


Mounting cylinder head gasket,

http://imageshack.com/a/img59/3729/nley.jpg


Mounting cylinder head and tightening all screws at good torque.

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/6913/6wzb.jpg

Now the timing kit.

http://imageshack.com/a/img198/9866/qxds.jpg

Mounting cylinder head cover and oil vapor hose.

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/6924/hbqi.jpg

And spark plug leads.

http://imageshack.com/a/img40/8896/41p9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img546/6116/zvc8.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img571/8850/tfmz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/1880/7s3s.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Mounting water hoses and complete inlet manifold.

http://imageshack.com/a/img24/4463/78yw.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img28/3451/o9bn.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img18/3269/2pbi.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img14/9803/h4xx.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/9975/dj0x.jpg

The timing belt with his cover.

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/755/lg5a.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/4277/dn3h.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img30/5625/eh7s.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img823/5379/p4sy.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/3273/lxvw.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img62/8825/trfd.jpg


Now the motor was completed !

[Les Frangins]

The motor in place !

http://imageshack.com/a/img690/8643/5ewz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img194/8981/txe8.jpg

Mounting wiring loom.

http://imageshack.com/a/img837/6832/1u0v.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img836/9457/ozlx.jpg

The throttle cable.

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/9081/ybu4.jpg


Adjusting and mounting "powercap".

http://imageshack.com/a/img819/938/fgy8.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img202/172/0gsu.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img202/2056/23f3.jpg


Cutting the cross frame.

http://imageshack.com/a/img593/4231/xxp2.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img194/2023/6uai.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img829/9382/00wd.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Insulating complete exhaust system and mounting exhaust manifold.

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/9553/4zlq.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img27/2109/63ts.jpg


Water radiator and hoses.

http://imageshack.com/a/img163/3603/hm9k.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img853/7913/vpec.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img30/5596/oigq.jpg


Mounting complete exhaust system.

http://imageshack.com/a/img30/3795/pw6d.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/3918/8vgz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/7150/oilu.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Connecting the oil cooler.

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/3834/0tvz.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/1239/q2bt.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img40/3048/n67t.jpg


Fixing motor calculator.

http://imageshack.com/a/img36/7893/rx5g.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img716/3988/is67.jpg


New drive shafts and hub assembly.

http://imageshack.com/a/img824/4473/lez6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img837/1836/xi7p.jpg


Mounting wheel studs.

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/296/o4km.jpg


Removing sidebands.

http://imageshack.com/a/img163/5297/ndst.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img834/7960/rxpv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img35/7752/ku66.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/8513/04ht.jpg

[M Sutton]

Looks brilliant.

[bazzap8389]

Great work, looks really good :thumb:

[Les Frangins]

Thanks a lot !!! :thumb:

Modifying the oil catch tank.

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/8260/n91j.jpg


We cut the middle.

http://imageshack.com/a/img849/2030/um3m.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img194/432/mjn2.jpg


We create two pipe (one for motor and the other for gearbox) and two attachment brackets.

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/3789/5imf.jpg

Welding.

http://imageshack.com/a/img812/9372/f0fb.jpg


http://imageshack.com/a/img32/5676/e5lp.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img41/3433/drqh.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/6665/rhya.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img593/2898/l0do.jpg

Mounting air filter and air-flow meter.

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/3903/mmcv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img35/663/zz0q.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img841/7840/9ohf.jpg


The strut brace.

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/5794/n3ur.jpg

[Les Frangins]

With the new air-flow meter position, we need to extend his wiring loom.

http://imageshack.com/a/img689/6136/yksx.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/3738/xmxr.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/9206/qzn3.jpg


And we made a little windscreen washer bottle with an old modelism fuel tank.

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/2304/hrqc.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/7581/w9hr.jpg


Lightweighting bonnet ! (We lost 4.5kg !!!)

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/8614/f1a0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/584/4mni.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img199/1110/j52l.jpg


All windows are made in "Makrolon".

http://imageshack.com/a/img30/5608/0or2.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img41/5062/hbzb.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/8038/uw94.jpg


Lightweighting the doors, we cut all intérior plate, and we close with a plastic sheet.

http://imageshack.com/a/img835/5623/ipif.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/513/hbez.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Removing the lock and cut the interior boot plate.

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/3116/imgp6581.jpg

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5709/imgp6583.jpg

http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/7776/imgp6582.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6034/imgp65871.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8850/imgp65881.jpg

We lost 640 grs.

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/9532/imgp6591.jpg

[zeifer33]

Serious mods!!! Good work guys.

[Les Frangins]

Reconditionning brake calipers.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/332/imgp6593.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8544/imgp6595.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9393/imgp6600.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/811/imgp6606.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1761/imgp6605j.jpg

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8439/imgp6608.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6407/imgp6611p.jpg


Installing a new interior fan.
We have divided the exit in two pipes, one for the windscreen and the other for cooling the pilot !

http://imageshack.com/a/img845/1295/s4ly.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img69/8356/wsia.jpg


We protect the oil pipes with an aluminium sheet.

http://imageshack.com/a/img819/1539/0fck.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img132/576/0fa9.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img801/3951/r8sw.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img855/5233/4wdd.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img716/715/u7rl.jpg

[Les Frangins]

We welded an oil drain plug on the gearbox housing.

http://imageshack.com/a/img43/1281/0y69.jpg


Reinforcing front axle .

http://imageshack.com/a/img801/9268/9els.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img194/8190/uasv.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img15/2633/tbu6.jpg


Rear axle converted with discs, "homemade" Nylon bushes and adding an anti roll bar.

http://imageshack.com/a/img849/5589/syhf.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img20/2369/mfj6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/8184/p2cx.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img197/2065/8ui1.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img27/5061/xnws.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/2677/rld0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/9121/jvn2.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img543/1826/oe20.jpg

[Les Frangins]

We drill some holes in the rear side windows to evacuate hot air in the cabin.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/9197/imgp6746h.jpg


Painting front axle wtih "homemade" nylon bushes.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6721/imgp6762.jpg


Mounting front brakes.

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/4998/4ea6.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img819/4331/5r6s.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Modifying the gearbox linkage with ball joint.

http://imageshack.com/a/img706/7571/p2pd.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img837/5294/mi5u.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img34/8308/yaph.jpg



New shade band with opaque top and bottom tinted film to see without being bothered by the sun.

http://imageshack.com/a/img541/754/hw9l.jpg


We made a front lower strut-brace.

http://imageshack.com/a/img62/1719/jloq.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img32/4388/u9k0.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Ready to go for the running-in !

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5294/imgp6629u.jpg


The total weight with all modifications ( C20XE, roll cage ...), no pilot and twenty petrol liters : 774,5 Kg !

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3751/imgp6805.jpg


And a little exterior deco before her first ride at the track.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7334/imgp6815.jpg

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8928/imgp6816w.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9428/imgp6818.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1080/imgp6819.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4692/imgp6820.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7500/imgp6821e.jpg

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3295/imgp6822k.jpg

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/4008/imgp6823.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6818/imgp6826e.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9665/imgp6827.jpg

[nova_niek]

Wow! Amazing level of workmanship! :thumb:

[Les Frangins]

Lots of thank ! :thumb:

And here are the first videos of the nova.


Be indulgent, it was our first outing.

http://imageshack.com/a/img24/9215/wwkm.jpg



https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=p3b2YKIcnuQ


http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/395756/DSC01802.jpg

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/395756/DSC02209.jpg

[Les Frangins]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=jKcmpL6KPDg

[Les Frangins]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=5zBtX0rTNhs

[Les Frangins]

http://imageshack.com/a/img854/6842/kx2w.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img11/7550/ry6v.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img854/1075/wx62.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img585/1990/nhx7.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Some evolutions.

Mounting a brake bias adjuster box.

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6835/imgp6828.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img18/139/4s41.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img541/9692/7xdi.jpg


The remote bias adjuster on the dashboard.

http://imageshack.com/a/img17/7870/3agx.jpg


Fitting new screw of the oil cooler sandwich plate for fix a little oil filter. (original oil filter : M18x1.5mm / new little oil filter : M20x1.5mm)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2488/imgp6837.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/117/imgp6831b.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img163/3314/db0k.jpg


Modifying the windscreen wiper linkage to use with just one arm.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5625/imgp6855.jpg

[Alex J]

im liking that airflow meter location , never seen it done before

[Les Frangins]

The position of the air filter has been defined by two criteria:


First, the available space
Secondly, the supply of fresh air "natural" by the air vent at the bottom of the windshield.
Indeed, passing on the hood and back along the windshield, air creates turbulence just at the bottom of the windscreen which fill of fresh air in the compartment below.


It is roughly the same mounting on Renault Clio Group A.

[Les Frangins]

Two pics of our second track days.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7071/29924123200094928361627.jpg

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6115/30512023225066352631627.jpg


And the first session in video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=j4yCBHC0wBI

[Les Frangins]

Second session.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=K1CQVksWRww

[Les Frangins]

Third session.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=-Bm0ObfNgYU

[Les Frangins]

Fourth session.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=AfZDxY_8wZc

[Les Frangins]

Fifth session.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=5eT0GT-GFE4

[Les Frangins]

Sixth and last session !


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=oAgSRd7t2vw

[Les Frangins]

A video on board a Renault Clio 2 RS.


Look at from 9'50" !


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mf-W_eLAsY

[zeifer33]

The car sound and rev nicely, good job guys:thumb:

[nova_niek]

Love the track sessions. Doesn't seem to be a lot of body roll. Good. Braaaap braaaap!!! :thumb:

[Les Frangins]

Another video from a track day session.


Two red flag in this session ...


In first, a Renault Mégane has broken her rear left coilover, and a Toyota MR has broken her engine just after have loose completely her oil and her coolant liquid on the track !


At the end, a Honda S2000 is going in the rail at the exit of the turn before the pit straight ...




https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=tGWBzGbjprQ

[Les Frangins]

We have also equipped the Nova from a GPS stopwatch.


This item is fabulous, it tells the lap times, split times and a small red Led flashes when the lap times got better!


In addition to all that stuff, it records each session that can then be recovered via an USB key and we can compare best laps on a computer.


We can compare speeds and trajectories.


http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7387/imgp6906v.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8696/imgp6947x.jpg


Speed graph : on the track, in red, acceleration and in blue, braking.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7760/starlane1tour.jpg


Comparison of the trajectories and speed by superposing two laps.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5466/starlanecomparaison2tou.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Purchase of Gaz Shocks coilovers.

http://imageshack.us/a/img820/5154/img0232ax.jpg



We bought a small battery that we just set behind the driver's seat.


We wired a power backup to connect a second battery.


And we also wired a power load in order to recharge the battery without disassembling.

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/7656/ubob.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img268/4586/boiv.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img827/7310/7jlu.jpg


We saved 6kg !

[Les Frangins]

Always aiming to gain weight, we decided to reduce capacity of the fuel tank.


In addition, unnecessary to have 45 liters of fuel for 20min track sessions.


The most economical solution is to cut the tank in half.

http://imageshack.us/a/img827/4342/u3h6.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/6701/om5h.jpg


We welded a plate to close the tank.


And we added a small bracket to fix the tank because it was just by a single strap now.


http://imageshack.us/a/img545/3821/axop.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/6161/psrm.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/6738/il30.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/5690/yxg2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img153/5209/loyy.jpg

The result is a new tank of 23 liters maximum capacity !




Here are our new tires with rims.

A set of TOYO R1R for rain, a set of DUNLOP rally for dry and a set of TOYO R888 to finish!

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/1571/za98.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/2691/z41x.jpg

[zeifer33]

Good work on the tank guys!

[Benn]

Fantastic idea with the tank. Love the inside view too.

[Les Frangins]

Thank you guys!


To the tank, this is the easiest way to keep the fuel tank at the lowest (gravity center) and the more economical.


Come on, here are some photos of another track day.

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/319/img3628is.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/8169/img3821or.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img194/5929/img3660cq.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/5000/img3817s.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img19/4052/img3575oe.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/3106/img3490zt.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/5089/img3695m.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/3718/photo054mn.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/7901/photo053mod.jpg

[dgbnova#1]

Tank chop shop lol great idea simple and suits a porpoise

[Balley]

Very nice work!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks a lot guys !


Some videos of another track day.


The camera is set too high and the view of the track is average but we see a little!



2nd session, at 13'30, fight with a Peugeot 207 THP.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=EOlr5OKIWjA

[Les Frangins]

3rd session, at 4'20, scare at the hairpin bend ! And at 12'55, head tail !!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=IR62TrC1t9s

[Les Frangins]

5th session, from 9'45, pursuit of a 997 GT3 RS! Gazzz!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=hl5WjhYiuhw

[Les Frangins]

6th session, big head tail at 5'55 !!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=fsFRPQkgago

[Les Frangins]

And a bonus video from a Renault Megane RS 2!


Go directly to 17'55 and watch the end of the video.


The same moment on our video is on the 3rd session at 8'20.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=cbywD51v0NI

[lee303]

looks well that, nice and pretty flat through corners
we did that fuel tank mod on out hot hatch race car many moons ago, although our version was maybe not as pretty! good work :)

[Les Frangins]

Here is the videos of our latest track day.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=e2B0hJQ339c

[Les Frangins]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=-4fAoHxMpeE

[Les Frangins]

First bonus video from an Honda S2000, the passenger isn't very enthusiastic and highly critical about of our Nova, but they will not be able to follow us ... :d

You can watch from 2'00.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=roQfUqf6gqw

[Les Frangins]

With the new white wheels !!

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/7356/dmen.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img513/5841/4dod.jpg

[Les Frangins]

Second bonus video from a Subaru.

Watching from 8'00, and at 8'15 we see the nova's shadow !



https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=61DhyyMV4Is

[phunkynova]

I like the way you have done the Union flag on the roof of the Corsa A :thumb:

[nova_niek]

Loving the session with the S2000! :d

[bakerboy83]

Haha the s2000 drive isnt very smooth

[Mazz]

Truely awesome work guys! The s2000 video is great!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks everyone !!!!



Now, we are at the present day of the project.

The future evolutions are to change the final drive ratio and put a Quaife differential in the gearbox.


http://imageshack.us/a/img819/4122/xa5i.jpg


The original final drive ratio is 3.55 and we bought a 3.94.

We can watch the difference on this graph.

In blue, with the original final drive ratio and in yellow, the new.

The red line is the maximum engine torque.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7817/zpo6.png



Then at the same time, we will change the front brakes.

We go to put four pots brake calipers and two pieces 280x25.4mm discs with alloy bells.

Almost all parts are at home.

We just expect the discs and brake pads for make the mounting.


Two pictures of bells and brackets design.

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4476432d45/corsa-projet-piste-montage-complet-img.jpghttp://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4476431d09/corsa-projet-piste-montage-complet-1-img.jpg


The new differential and brake calipers.

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4548967b9e/corsa-projet-piste-quaife-racing-001-img.jpghttp://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4548965cef/corsa-projet-piste-quaife-racing-002-img.jpg


And the machined bells.

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4657156c66/corsa-projet-piste-photo-172-img.jpg

[M Sutton]

Nice!!

[Benn]

Love the bells, will look great behind the wheels. Diff with be great in the car, will really really help in the corners.

[nova_niek]

Yum yum brakes :cool:

[Les Frangins]

Some news with the new rotors from HiSpec.


The final mounting is going to the end, we just have to do some rework machining on the bells and brackets calipers.

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4657156c66/corsa-projet-piste-photo-172-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4692226ab7/corsa-projet-piste-photo-176-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4692227e6b/corsa-projet-piste-photo-178-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/469222902c/corsa-projet-piste-photo-179-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/469223604c/corsa-projet-piste-photo-181-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/469223065f/corsa-projet-piste-photo-180-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4692225802/corsa-projet-piste-photo-182-img.jpg

[BRoadGhost]

That passenger of the S2000...

[jimbob-mcgrew]

awsome project guys.

nice build from start to finish :thumb:

[Les Frangins]

Thanks guys !!!

Following of brake's evolution !


Here pictures of caliper brackets.

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4698302dbf/corsa-projet-piste-photo-183-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/46982939ff/corsa-projet-piste-photo-188-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/46982920ba/corsa-projet-piste-photo-187-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4698296994/corsa-projet-piste-photo-190-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4698301539/corsa-projet-piste-photo-194-img.jpg

http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4698299fe7/corsa-projet-piste-photo-193-img.jpg



Weight comparison between the two braking systems.


Single-pot caliper, disc Ø256mm ...

Almost 10 kg by side !
http://staticclub.caradisiac.com/private/1/mecanique-technique/corsa-projet-piste/photo/51678516/4698297c50/corsa-projet-piste-photo-191-img.jpg





4 pot caliper , Ø280mm disc ..

8 kg by side
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A weight gain of almost 4 kg on the front axle !!!


And we bought 2 air ducts with ducting hose to cool the brakes.

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Mounting soon !

[Benn]

Wow they are huge looking. They will be a huge improvement!

[Les Frangins]

Mounting air duct.

We remove the front bumper and we draw what we'll cut.
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After cutting !
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When cutting, we removed an attachment of the bumper on the front wing, so we have to recreate it.
2 brackets are manufactured with an aluminum tube (light and stiff) .
We set an insert on it to screw the bumper on this bracket.
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For air ducts, it's pretty basic.
We cut two oblong holes in the bottom of the bumper and after many adjustments (cutting, forming hot ...), we fix air ducts inside the bumper by 4 rivets.
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[nova_niek]

Mmmmm very nice! AP braking goodness! Also good job on the brake cooling solution. Like! :thumb:

[M Sutton]

Very nice!! Good work.

[CP]

You are right to do the brake cooling. In fact in my experience its a must with bigger brake conversions for trackdays. If you don't sort it, the brakes and hubs get so hot that it cooks the grease in the bearings and CV joints with predictable results. Not only that but everything expandd so much that the wheel studs come loose never mind running the risk of pad cooking and disc warping.

If you are running adjustable coilovers plus stiffer competition springs and are keen to loose some more weight, ditch the front anti-roll bar. If you look at the way they are designed they aren't attached to the body so are of very questionable value. If you look at other sport hot hatches you will see their roll bars are attached much more effectively. My theory is that the Nova ones were added to a bit of an after thought to try and stop roll with the standard softly sprung road set up and to promote understeer.

Great car - keep up the good work! (quite a lot of the photos are missing or is that me being a numpty with my PC?)

[Les Frangins]

Thanks for your experience return's for brake cooling and the front anti roll bar.


For that last, we'll keep to use it because since our last track day's we have doing some important modifcation. (big brakes, Quaife differential)


We would keep the last setup to do a new lap time reference with this news modifications.


Then, we'll try to remove the front anti roll bar and take a new lap time !


PS: Sorry for the pictures, they are on Imageshack. But since the account is not free, the images do not appear ... I'll try to fix that!

[Les Frangins]

Here are the pictures to mounting air hoses.


At left, the hose is pushed onto the air duct and follows the pulling bar to not interfere when the wheels are turned.

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Some pictures to be realized that the space is not huge !

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Finally, we mount a third brake light, we want to be sure to be seen when we brake !

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And a little fun ...
Small sticker for passengers!

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[istf]

Looks professional! I also love the Passenger Rules sticker :D

[Les Frangins]

Hello everyone !

After 6 long years without news ...

No huge evolutions on the car to follow as it had also been sleeping during this time.

In short, we do a quick check & drained then we started the engine again, damn... it feels good !!!!

We were back on track in October 11th, 2020.


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First session a bit difficult for the drivers but the car is behaving very well and the day were dry (the last 2 days had been rainy ...).

We try to find a good feeling behind the steering wheel and the lap times improve, the car behaves marvellously well and gives us the smile all day long !

Enough blah blah blah, please find below the videos and some pictures ! See you soon!


https://youtu.be/qOkgDbHv794


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[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/sXnwf73a4-w

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/YVfZoZUUls0

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/068fSVEGmag

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/EW3yPS5tEPM

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/_WS3jhUgTYw

[nova_niek]

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[nova_niek]

Hello everyone !

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Love the trackside action pics! Also nice graphics on your car. What on earth is that red monster behind you? It makes me think of a Traction Avant on steroids which clearly it isn't. Looks mad!

[Les Frangins]

Thanks, I also love actions pics !
Concerning the red car behind me, it's a specific track car called "Legend Car", in France we have a championnish of those cars.
It's a single seat, tubular frame with polyester body, Yamaha 900cc motor, 140hp, 480kg and of course RWD with a fixed axle like on go-kart. Very fun to drive !


You can find more informations here --> https://www.legendscarscup.com/

[Iain]

We have 'em in the UK too! And a famous stunt driver Terry Grant uses one.

Sorry if I missed it, what data logging equipment are you using?

[Les Frangins]

We use a Starlane Stealth GPS Lap Timer (http://www.starlane.com/en/products/stealth-gps-lap-timer).
This item is fabulous, it tells the lap times, split times and a small red Led flashes when the lap times got better!

In addition to all that stuff, it records each session that can then be recovered via an USB key and we can compare best laps on a computer.
We can compare speeds and trajectories.


Then I use Dashware (http://www.dashware.net/how-it-works/) software to synchronise the recorded video with datas.
Dashware is a very cool and powerful software and it's free also.
You can personalise every gauges or everything you would like to add on your video and save this huge work as a template to apply on your next vids.
It supports almost every data loggers or apps that you could use.

[House]

I love this!!!

[Les Frangins]

Quick update with new seats !


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[totalnova]

Love the seats, you can't beat a bit of kevlar.

[Les Frangins]

Oh, I apologize, but all that kevlar is fake.


I bought these seats with this covering, the illusion is perfect and they look great, but lower price than the real kevlar which is out of my money.


Seats are fiberglass and weight 9.2kg each.

[Les Frangins]

Oups ... Duplicate post

[Les Frangins]

Hi everyone,


Here are some videos taken during our last trackday in June.
Another nice day of pleasure behind the wheel, even if it was very hot.


The nova ran very well, except the breakage of a transmission shaft just near the wheel nut at the end of the day, fortunately without consequences.


https://youtu.be/CQpQZQubMfo

See you soon for next steps !

[Les Frangins]

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[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/NhxC-pZSPNM

[Les Frangins]

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[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/xG1fkKt-wpI

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/QZog0mJUXLA

[Les Frangins]

https://youtu.be/_6wZMksgB1o

[House]

Lucky with the driveshaft snapping, I've had that happen aswell