Xe nova

[darragh792]

Been on the forum a few year and finally got a mk2 nova about 8 months ago, completely unmolested 1.4 spi. I originally put a x16xe in it but wasn't really happy with it tbh so goin to put a c20xe into it over the next couple of months.
Just after I got it I got coilovers:
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/DSC_0017_zpsvtoqrrwy.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/DSC_0017_zpsvtoqrrwy.jpg.html)

Then got some th1s which where too small and to wide :

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20150904_171034_zpsyl3l2xaz.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20150904_171034_zpsyl3l2xaz.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20150904_170947_003_zpshmhdg3ad.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20150904_170947_003_zpshmhdg3ad.jpg.html)

It had the 16 in at that point:

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20151003_181101_zpskxfgcbsr.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20151003_181101_zpskxfgcbsr.jpg.html)

So now it's engine-less with the bay striped bare ready to be strengthened. Updates will be slow and steady but I've all the conversion bits there minus a rear gearbox mount spacer if anyone has one? Thanks

[darragh792]

Got the engine out earlier
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160124_141536_zpsnrc5hpfr.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160124_141536_zpsnrc5hpfr.jpg.html)

It's a standard redtop with rod bolts, a quaife diff and Ashley manifold. Should be good enough fun to begin
with
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160124_141541_zps9dq33qow.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160124_141541_zps9dq33qow.jpg.html)

[Andy]

Whats wrong with the astra?

[darragh792]

Nothing wrong with it, gonna put a turbo in it after the novas done

[Andy]

Good call

[torquey]

Looking well on those th wheels.

[darragh792]

Are the strengthening plates that people weld onto the strut tops essential for a conversion ?

[Jonlem]

Not really but quick and easy to install, however welding the bay up and adding crossmember strengtheing plates is strongly advised

[darragh792]

I got a kit but it didn't have them in it, was planing on stiching the bay just. The shells pretty clean so I may just give them a miss

[darragh792]

Got front strengthening plates in and engine trial fitted
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160122_174008_zpsalk2zo3f.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160122_174008_zpsalk2zo3f.jpg.html)
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160122_173951_zpskauxtwkw.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160122_173951_zpskauxtwkw.jpg.html)
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160126_230525_zpskvrgmbtp.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160126_230525_zpskvrgmbtp.jpg.html)

I thought a nova and corsa conversion mount was the same but turns out they aren't to I'm gonna fabricate a temporary one tomorrow so I can fit exhaust and mark alternator cut out

[josh-sri]

Looking good mate, I had the same problem at the weekend got sent a corsa mount instead of the nova one, annoying when your trying to make progress!

[darragh792]

Yeah it was annoying doesn't help that people advertise them as corsa/nova from time to time

[darragh792]

Just modified the corsa mount earlier, engines sitting ok I think
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160127_132047_zpscpxyaad6.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160127_132047_zpscpxyaad6.jpg.html)

Exhaust is spot on just need a flexi to join manifold and system.

Hopefully hear it running at the weekend

[-fred-]

Wot did u have to do to modify the mount?

[darragh792]

Cut of the bit that bolts to the engine and made a plate then welded it, it's only a temporary one
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160127_131215_zpse9miugba.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160127_131215_zpse9miugba.jpg.html)

[-fred-]

Must look at the one I bought to see if it's the right one, known my luck it will be the wrong one too lol

[Iain]

If you have a decent power welder than buzz it up and it'll be fine tbh! It's worth spending a bit of time in mock-up getting the engine nice and level anyway.

[darragh792]

Done a bit today, connected all the wiring to the engine and fitted exhaust manifold and system..

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160130_162729_zpszbqpff77.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160130_162729_zpszbqpff77.jpg.html)

Alternators tight but I've got a solid mount for the rear what do yous think?

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160130_151918_zpshh00hsil.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160130_151918_zpshh00hsil.jpg.html)

Also it seems like the radiator won't fit with my manifold and the slam panel may need a slight notch for the thermostat to rad hose
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160130_162544_zpszmhrnkhr.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160130_162544_zpszmhrnkhr.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160130_162603_zpszkop3ejc.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160130_162603_zpszkop3ejc.jpg.html)

[mk1nova_rich]

If you had solid mounts all round alternator clearance would definitely be fine as it is but I'd at least think about Tiger-sealing the two front mounts combined with the solid rear and try rocking the engine quite vigorously to see how much movement there is.

Tidy work so far :thumb:

[darragh792]

Thanks bud, may just notch it or move it to the front. Just want leave it tidy either way

[darragh792]

Went out to the garage for an hour to check clearances
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160131_225923_zpspgj5cfph.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160131_225923_zpspgj5cfph.jpg.html)
Hose is touching the slam panel
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160131_230004_zpseqjzfxci.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160131_230004_zpseqjzfxci.jpg.html)

This is the radiator moved behind the mounting point and it's still tight so I'll have to drill a new mounting point hole. Think I'm gonna cut the slam panel off and weld brackets on to it for ease of access to the radiator and the manifold

[Will F]

Get your hands on a genuine exhaust manifold (pref a stainless one) ands you'll probably find you'll have more room...

[Iain]

Ashley 4-2-1? Mine has a fair amount of room and did on the standard bottom mounts too. Either its made slightly differently to mine or your engine sits a bit further forward?

[darragh792]

Yeah it's an ashley one, I remember a friends being very close to the radiator, it may be my offside mount I made but none of the mounts look twisted tho.

[Will F]

Ah Ok - It looks the same diameter as a standard on in the pics?

[darragh792]

It's a similar design will just a larger bore all round, your comment makes sense now

[darragh792]

Got a bit of time spent on the nova over the past couple of days, got the engine running then took it back out again to cut what needed cut.

Few pics of the alternator notch
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160308_153148_zpsy9q01dlc.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160308_153148_zpsy9q01dlc.jpg.html)
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160308_170046_zpsebaea5py.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160308_170046_zpsebaea5py.jpg.html)

Tidied it up a bit
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160308_171528_zpsibpzfihb.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160308_171528_zpsibpzfihb.jpg.html)

Have to finish welding in the strengthing plates in now and then start to prep the bay for paint

[darragh792]

Got the strengthening plates all welded in the front,
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160315_194948_zpsuhfp8jvt.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160315_194948_zpsuhfp8jvt.jpg.html)

Next step is to pull the dash out so I can stitch the legs and bulk head then I can finally start on the engine

[darragh792]

Currently finishing the bay trying to get it in primer, lots still to do tho :cry:

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160331_192707_zps9adlhtd6.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160331_192707_zps9adlhtd6.jpg.html)

[darragh792]

Current situation
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160611_182201_zpsgtckboof.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160611_182201_zpsgtckboof.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160702_192455_zpsvnxnhexu.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160702_192455_zpsvnxnhexu.jpg.html)

hope to have its finished in July sometime

[House]

Engine looks clean!!

I've had to cut the slam to accommodate the top rad hose too.

[Iain]

Engine looks sexy nice work. Going red hoses throughout?

You're going about it the right way mocking everything up before paint. Leads to a much better finished product.
Daft question you checked bonnet clearance on the engine?

[bazzap8389]

Current situation
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160611_182201_zpsgtckboof.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160611_182201_zpsgtckboof.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20160702_192455_zpsvnxnhexu.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20160702_192455_zpsvnxnhexu.jpg.html)

hope to have its finished in July sometime

A thing of beauty :thumb:

[darragh792]

Thanks lads, yes going red throughout. I didn't check the bonnet clearance I assumed it would be ok?

[darragh792]

got a bit done to the nova tonight, electric power steering installed and wheel straightened.

Does anyone have any experience with the mk1 front wings off ebay? I'm going to mk1 mine and they aren't bad money

[darragh792]

Few pics of recent progress, waiting on spot weld bit to come so I can fit the internal shifter.

Washer bottle relocated:
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161004_194603_zpszgsyo5po.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161004_194603_zpszgsyo5po.jpg.html)

Made a bracket that bolts to ordinal column mount but straightens the wheel and lowerstuff it. I'll need to move the brakelight switch as it will fowl the UJ now

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161004_202719_zpslzjcswb2.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161004_202719_zpslzjcswb2.jpg.html)

I'm going to fit a mk2 astra servo in place of the nova one along with the four pots I feel this will give a far better pedal feel

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161004_202555_zpslarbxpfi.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161004_202555_zpslarbxpfi.jpg.html)

Also I'm just goin to run throttle bodies straight away now instead of running on the standard inlet but I'm not at that stage yet I'll put engine back in a mock everything up again soon

[darragh792]

Tonight was all about getting the astra master cylinder to fit, wasn't to bad just cut the sides of the astra clevis and welded the nova one on after I cut it.
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161006_204327_zpsklndjn0r.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161006_204327_zpsklndjn0r.jpg.html)

perfect fit
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161006_205638_zpsdysgppcm.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161006_205638_zpsdysgppcm.jpg.html)

Having done this I'm not sure why people why more people haven't as its a lot easier than the corsa option.

[totalnova]

I think the reason people do the corsa conversion is to eliminate the bar across the bulk head as it reduces feel.
I'd be interested to see exactly what you've done and parts you needed.
Nick.

[Iain]

Nice servo mod. Should help brake feel. But yes the Corsa wins for weight and pedal slop elimination.

[darragh792]

I found the corsa master cylinder and servo spongy in a corsa, all that's needed is both servos, cut nova pin and welded it on to astra clevis after I cut it down to size

[darragh792]

Nice servo mod. Should help brake feel. But yes the Corsa wins for weight and pedal slop elimination.

yeah weight wise I see your point, I'm just surprised this isn't done purely for a decent pedal more often

[totalnova]

What Astra was the servo from?

Edit, just seen you already said mk2.

[darragh792]

made some progress tonight, headlight loom has be run on outside of leg to hide it and shifter hole has been cut

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161013_220314_zpswwhsh3jc.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161013_220314_zpswwhsh3jc.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161013_220240_zpst8jyqnxm.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161013_220240_zpst8jyqnxm.jpg.html)

got the itbs on the engine, I'm going to drop it in at the weekend to I can plumb the fuel system up and check clearances.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161013_222618_zpsforckxwm.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161013_222618_zpsforckxwm.jpg.html)
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161013_222638_zpsfvpnindy.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161013_222638_zpsfvpnindy.jpg.html)

I'm running a ms3x fully sequential just sorting out the wiring at the minute as I plan on running one large bulkhead connecter and have had to redo the loom from when I was initially going to put it into a corsa

[Iain]

This is just a trial fit of the engine for clearances?

[darragh792]

This is just a trial fit of the engine for clearances?

Yeah i want to be sure the filter clears the bulkhead and make a wiring loom to suit

[darragh792]

engine in
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161014_175746_zpso8inx1he.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161014_175746_zpso8inx1he.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161014_175543_zps9ge7juzt.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161014_175543_zps9ge7juzt.jpg.html)

clears ok with the filter in. Still a lot to do before it can be started but I'll get there

[Benn]

Looks good.

[Iain]

Nice long trumpets

[darragh792]

:wall::wall:Making slow progress on a very long list of tasks! interior half of be loom is done minus the relays and fuses along with various other small jobs

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161024_192208_zpslmh2wihl.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161024_192208_zpslmh2wihl.jpg.html)

going to use a micro heater so give me some room inside so moved the inlets closer together which also gave me room for my two bulkhead plugs

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161024_200031_zpsd6faapfc.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161024_200031_zpsd6faapfc.jpg.html)


lambda bung for wideband

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161024_192218_zpsmcwr5rzb.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161024_192218_zpsmcwr5rzb.jpg.html)

got the bulkhead fittings and fpr mount sorted too

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161022_171331_zpsphwkftll.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161022_171331_zpsphwkftll.jpg.html)

and finally got the internal shifter completed I decided against butt welding it as it would have turned out very messy and I can seam sealer this from tunnel.

This better be worth it :wall:

[BRoadGhost]

Looking alright so far; all I'd say on the shifter is it can be located anywhere further back / higher up so while you're at that stage...

[darragh792]

Getting there slowly but surely, I've now have 90% of parts to complete it bar seats and harnesses.

should be a busy Xmas
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20161122_212634_zpsqzsicart.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20161122_212634_zpsqzsicart.jpg.html)

Going to be running fully sequential now so can ditch the distributer and replace it with a camshaft sensor. Not sure exactly sure when I'll get the chance to fire it up but this side of Xmas would be nice

[Benn]

Looking good.

[darragh792]

Haven't been on in a while and haven't got much done to the nova due to other commitments namely


http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170312_142120_zpsltt0siyd.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170312_142120_zpsltt0siyd.jpg.html)

but progress is being made slowly!
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/IMG_20170330_194643_638_zps0m4jijfv.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/IMG_20170330_194643_638_zps0m4jijfv.jpg.html)

What's people's opinions on taking out the bracing along the floor that front of the original seats to? Got some new seats and what to try and put them closer to the centre of the car but they are fowling the bracing

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170414_161358_zpsl8v5czm3.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170414_161358_zpsl8v5czm3.jpg.html)

[Iain]

I would only consider removing the bracing with a cage. But I'm sure you could notch it.

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[darragh792]

going to get a 6 point one, more than likely bolt in. I may just remove the bracing as it runs over the exhaust tunnel and keep it in place between sill and tunnel

[carls nova sri]

Looking good man:thumb: an the seat looks to low I think if you raised it you will sort the fouling issue

[darragh792]

That's just it sat in but I'm welding in the mounts for it and want to keep it low, suppose I'll be able to play about with the side mounts

[darragh792]

so close to starting tonight but didn't have time for all the small jobs, one last push tomorrow

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170420_233319_zpsjo6ufavd.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170420_233319_zpsjo6ufavd.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170420_233333_zpseoib8ry9.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170420_233333_zpseoib8ry9.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170420_233343_zpsklx6eovf.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170420_233343_zpsklx6eovf.jpg.html)

Will probably have to move the battery again as I bought a cage and it has a brace that will foul it in the current location. Had to do away the the vw cops as the ecu can't provide enough current to fire them, so going to go with a block coil off a polo

[darragh792]

It's alive! Was initially hard to keep running but adjustEd some settings and balanced the throttle bodies. Idle is sitting around 1500 rpm so need to try and lower that but apart from that all is good!

[bazzap8389]

Looks like a tidy wee beast mate

[darragh792]

Thanks, can't to get the first run it it

[totalnova]

Exciting times, major milestone reached.

[darragh792]

Anyone have any ideas for the oil cooler lines, got some an-10 90 degrees fittings but the hose sits to tight to the wheel on full lock with 20mm spacers on??

[darragh792]

been chipping away at various jobs on the nova, waiting on some front feet getting folded up so I caneed weld them in and bolt the cage to

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170510_204155_zpshnnbuzsg.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170510_204155_zpshnnbuzsg.jpg.html)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170505_193135_zps96getnhs.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170505_193135_zps96getnhs.jpg.html)

Going to fabricate some adjustable arms now before I prime the engine bay

[darragh792]

some tie bar brackets ready for the rest of material coming
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170512_200203_zpscnfaicmu.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170512_200203_zpscnfaicmu.jpg.html)

[BRoadGhost]

It's all about the fab

[darragh792]

got the passenger side seat in, awkward enough job measuring evrything a 100 times

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170514_201348_zpsrnvxcdjo.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170514_201348_zpsrnvxcdjo.jpg.html)
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170514_204153_zpsi4vbgjav.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170514_204153_zpsi4vbgjav.jpg.html)

going to mount the drivers seat more central so the wheel is dead centre

[mk1nova_rich]

Looking good :)

[BRoadGhost]

TBH you want those rails licking the floor; reweld the column brackets straight!

[darragh792]

thanks rich.

That's the lowest I can mount them while able to weld underneath them, the column is moved over its straight but not dead centre
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170514_220050_zpsydn0gqz6.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170514_220050_zpsydn0gqz6.jpg.html)

[darragh792]

drivers side in tonight

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170516_231710_zpsoduhdev5.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170516_231710_zpsoduhdev5.jpg.html)
Then seats are a bit to wide but they will do for the time being, got them for decent money and the are like new albeit out of date, now just to get the cage feet welded in sometime this week

[Southie]

Wide seats will be fine, more room for a maccies drive through lol

Is the colour of this the same as your BMW?

[darragh792]

Drivers seat is sorted now, moved the mount of a bit so i clears the cage no problem. No its like a burgundy colour at the minute but it will be getting painted soon tho I'm unsure what colour either white red or grey but i fancy putting some opel motorsport style graphics on it so leaning towards white

[darragh792]

Going to get my hubs machined for larger bearing but I have 2 pairs the standard nova items
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170518_190425_zpspculugjc.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170518_190425_zpspculugjc.jpg.html)
and some facelift corsa
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dohanlon792/Nova/20170518_190440_zpssg8o6ylm.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dohanlon792/media/Nova/20170518_190440_zpssg8o6ylm.jpg.html)

anyone on here running the corsa ones? They seem to have better bump steer characteristic from what I've read.

Cage should be finished this week too as I've recieved the folded plates

[Iain]

The main impact on bump steer will be the steering arm angle.

If the lower bit is the only difference and your lower suspension arm is not at a satisfactory angle then that's definitely worth looking at.

[darragh792]

My thinking is that if i want to lower the car slightly at the front the corsa hubs would in theory help with the arm angle

[BRoadGhost]

IMO get those blasted before the larger VW bearings & vactan them for protection.

Geometry is such a big thing & all depends on how far you want to take it; the lower you go the more you end up doing. I'm at the stage where it's inverted steering rod ends, cut down steering arms, spherical bushes, hand made lower arms & bars, Corsa C bottom ball joints & raised mountings welded onto the knuckles themselves. CVs are now the limiting factor, ground clearance & that's on 17's. After making such changes it actually makes it feel like a standard setup (i.e unmodified) except the center of gravity is down about a foot lol

[darragh792]

Why use corsa c ball joints? To be fair I don't want to take it to far at the minute would like to get a few track days in and take it from there

[Balley]

Very nice fabrication work, engine looks great too!

[BRoadGhost]

They're bigger & mount on 3 holes; could even be same as the astra counterpart. Just keep in mind nova part's were never designed for 3x the power 1.5x the weight; bigger wheels, brakes, solid mounts etc.

[8valve-craig]

I would be interested to know the measurements on each knuckle from centreline of bearing to top of TCA taper. The lowered ball joint will help with correcting the roll centre if you intend to lower the car much, but in my experience 2.0 Nova's handle great at a sensible height.

[BRoadGhost]

That 1 measurement alone on mine is 25MM, but that's not a whole truth on the correction. The bespoke arm itself effectively raises the knuckle too thus sharing the stress.

[8valve-craig]

I meant the OP's picture of a late Corsa item.

[BRoadGhost]

OP's picture?

[8valve-craig]

Yes he posted a photograph comparing a Nova knuckle to a late Corsa one.