Nova 1400 16V Rally Car

[JoeWak98]

Thought I would start a thread for my Re-Shell after a shunt on the Pendragon Stages in August which folded the rear end. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190122/ad075ac14a588a7fb1d4f13bec433716.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190122/155fcb7e75bd77f1f7907e89305245e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190122/3e4444a299ccf24fad9986c159c03607.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190122/082601c57e3b0013a4b08a314a14c1a8.jpg

Picked a new Rolling Shell up from Aberdeen in late October, hopefully going for the cage & fabrication work at Protec Motorsport in Feb/March.
A lot cleaner shell which was a 30,000 mile road car until it was turned into a rallycar only 2 events ago. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190122/24294f70f30b9cb04a93495b1b40cccf.jpg

Full Standard X14XE Engine + Complete bottom end with Omega Pistons & Rods going up to Bill Falconer in Scotland this Saturday. Going for his Race engine setup rather than his Clubman setup.

[novarally]

Welcome-we definitely need more Nova project builds, look forward to seeing the development of this one.

[JoeWak98]

Welcome-we definitely need more Nova project builds, look forward to seeing the development of this one.
I should of put the build of my Nova show car on here but never got round to doing it!
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[totalnova]

I should of put the build of my Nova show car on here but never got round to doing it!
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It's never too late.

[JoeWak98]

A year today since the diff went bang only a couple of weeks before my first event!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190124/43655335addfa3696e8bfa83bbc00f5a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190124/171412773403c2c42b19ab6541a0e599.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Dropped my engine off at Bill Falconer Engines up in Earlston, Scotland yesterday. That man is a genius with anything to do with Vauxhall 16v engines. Could quite happily wipe the floor with other engine builders out there just with the knowledge he has.

Brief Spec of my Engine getting built:
Omega Pistons & Con Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
Baffled Sumped
Low Temperature Thermostat
Modified Standard Exhaust Manifold With Down Pipe (Proven on the dyno getting more HP over tubular 4-1 manifolds)
Weber 45 Carbs
MBE ECU & Loom
2.0 Ignition Coil
Alternator Lowering Kit With Adjuster And Large Diameter Alloy Pulley
Steel Flywheel For 7 1/4" Clutch
Solid Cambelt Tensioner
Re-Grounded Standard Vauxhall Cams
Double Valve Springs
Bronze Valve Guides
Solid Lifters

Have a look on his Facebook page [emoji1303]

https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Falconer-Engines-249232035522228/

[Iain]

Tasty spec

[JoeWak98]

Tasty spec

Yes[emoji1303][emoji1303] keeping the cost down aswell with all the standard parts that Bill has modified and developed.


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[JoeWak98]

Couple of hours down the lock up striping down the rear beam and GTE brake setup. Next up strengthening the beam ready for the new coilovers Hockly have brought out [emoji1303]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190129/21411aa4f6ffe50c12cda83c8c68e8f9.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Quick look at all the info that Hockly Motorsport have provided with the cage. Should hopefully start prepping the shell next week.
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[JoeWak98]

Striped a F20 box down today ready to get aqua blasted so it can be used as a spare casing.
Also my other F20 Quaife box with a setup for a AP Racing paddle clutch ready to go down to Protec motorsport for new bearings throughout & a strip down.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190207/5a2ec81926ad277c8e4fdb1062f1df02.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190207/ea7048e05f386aa02df498ee075d024d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190207/15793875a18672f38c3964b1b82ff3bb.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Finally got the Shell around to my lockup, starting to strip everything off ready for the cage and fabrication work at start of March. Surprised at how clean this shell is, only done 2 gravel events since it was turned into a rally car from a 30,000 mile road car! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190213/b846144173f00e4ae6cb3611753934d3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190213/a2bff260f832372d5643832eacc981fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190213/d26ea802c23fcde3318317600ce16abf.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Another afternoon striping the car down. Solid chassis legs on both sides! Just a little patch to put on the rear panel above the towing eye. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/fc0a88240c4e5e4d16b62894bb2fe183.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/e1a7a7d2bbead0af1e08c1253fd3b411.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/0f9ee3ad0baf7f2bb7209ebf0bc968df.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/b0e244e4296a35630e297f64bb0eed6d.jpg


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[totalnova]

Looks clean, just mostly surface rust.

[JoeWak98]

Looks clean, just mostly surface rust.

Yeah and good shell to be fair, will see how it turns out when it gets Bead Blasted


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[JoeWak98]

Took the shell up to Scott Mcminn Motorsport at Cumnock, Scotland on Sunday morning. Getting the Hockly cage put in and a few fabrication jobs. Should be ready to collect next week.

Also the 1400 engine got put on the Dyno last week at Falconers and just waiting for the phone call to go pick it up. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190311/caaf80036d239bf396df78f06f4ac513.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Cracking job by Scott McMinn Motorsport[emoji1303] Just a few more jobs and the shell should be ready to be picked up and sent for Blasting. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/d49b88e9f6738b318304e327154519b9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/8fa397e403947eb2cf16dd81fabc442a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/1738bc971b6572f33f2733e505c04cde.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/5a4be9a8dc567670754bf51d0f283340.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190315/ec43665298f9b100c604a9b28dcbb8bf.jpg


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[totalnova]

Welding looks really good, shell will be nice and stiff.
What's next?

[House]

Nice work there.

[JoeWak98]

Welding looks really good, shell will be nice and stiff.
What's next?

Yes nice solid shell has saved a lot of time and money.

Picking the engine up which is ready to go from Falconers then mock the engine bay up before it gets blasted. Probably bead blasted hopefully as it’s less aggressive. Then for paint & start the build. Also the painful part of emptying the bank account for all the parts!


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[JoeWak98]

Cage and fabrication work done [emoji736] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/b001f72be04b88e38d37374d533e35a7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/c0bc2bd813c1fbbb201c04d1ca5c3fc8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/57c7c064f98f71cf8036da77ab00f9a3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/42687e4dfe82231e63fc18f44529b52c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/334609190117163fa5c57d77a040b609.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/1415dc8508d5fec619518cc51c423cd0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/6aaf543d32596ee4c0f80139f46175e7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/415f01cbae3b6534b7c34e10de1bce70.jpg


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[novarally]

Very nice, great cage.

[total_vauxhall]

Nice

[JoeWak98]

Picked new Engine up for the Nova today!
1400 16V Bill Falconer Race Engine
178HP
130 Ft-lbs Torque
Nice to have the last ever Race engine that Bill will be making aswell.
Definitely be getting some abuse[emoji1787]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/5ebf402ffb915c981a22508635c474c6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/bc1e76a4b052eeeb2fe30242b3aae320.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/be6f1882c1763fe7b30fcb13e64b0df6.jpg


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[totalnova]

Engine looks tasty and plenty of power from a 1400, where is the flywheel from?
Nick

[JoeWak98]

Engine looks tasty and plenty of power from a 1400, where is the flywheel from?
Nick

Hi Nick,

Bill got the flywheel off SBD Motorsport
https://www.sbdmotorsport.co.uk/index.php/products/index/1774


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[JoeWak98]

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Bumpers ready to be rubbed down and painted and started taking away the seam sealer from the rear tubs ready to get seam welded. See how the wire wheel attacks it over this weekend.


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[JoeWak98]

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[JoeWak98]

Car booked in for Sandblasting on the 16th Sep then straight into the body shop ready for paint on the 17th Sep. Few brackets to weld on this next week before paint.

Then hopefully be ready to bolt all the good stuff onto the car! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/13d5567de2e2d5be4edeac3339f1b227.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Handbrake Bracket + Oil Cooler Brackets + Sump Guard Brackets all finished off today.

Just some carbon fibre floor trays to mock up tomorrow then it’s ready to load on the trailer for sandblasting on Monday.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190914/0656e0276c2939e33902dffc615c6e50.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190914/6b3ce9c08dc3fa9ce7231ea82820b1a2.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Dropped car off for sandblasting this morning and picking it up tomorrow morning then straight to the body shop.

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[JoeWak98]

Picked car up from blasters this morninghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/8da3ba727e0e14bcc678be2aad2f256a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/d0b086c6fb517becd38a56096a645c3d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/0dc772274f907bb4e5dde2a6abd954e8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/e55a25b860ce481f405c160a463ebbf9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/777cf08c8e5b29dd29f1028de2b3c2e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/87771c148f0d7a704ef2f904b89119b3.jpg

Dropped off at bodyshop 30mins later https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190917/482f2a856a5decda63439587abf02a30.jpg


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[torquey]

How come they didn't blast all the paint off?

[House]

How come they didn't blast all the paint off?

They don't tend to blast the large flat panels as the heat can distort them, most flat panels can be bare metalled before paint.

Atleast that's what my painter did as my roof skin wasn't blasted

[torquey]

Oh right fair enough..

[JoeWak98]

How come they didn't blast all the paint off?

Asked him just to go around the edge of the panels and not blast the centres as there isn’t much strength in the doors or rear quarters as I didn’t want to distort them. Bodyshop can just sand them down with ease and no damage [emoji1303]

Came up very well the shell, was very surprised only a few pin prick size holes in front valance & Rear Panel


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[totalnova]

Looks really good that, I think if I did another rebuild I would get the car blasted.

[JoeWak98]

Some photos sent through from the body shop.
Delocked + side repeaters blanked off and the wiper mount strengthened up to the bulkhead
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[JoeWak98]

Harry Hockly internal gear linkage bulkhead bearing mocked uphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190919/0a8ebf68ca1e004532096f12d30306c0.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Dropped my F20 Quaife Box off at Angus Lawrie Motorsport at Castle Douglas last week for a strip down & rebuild. Good job I did as the inside of the reverse gear has worn out and damaged the synchro above it. Luckily they are both standard GM parts and hopefully getting parts up to him ASAP.

Also getting a rear F20 gearbox mount fabricated by Angus to allow for the 3rd mounting bolt point.

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[JoeWak98]

Old Mk1 Dashboard getting mocked up for size before we go at another dashboard with the grinder & dremel. Racetech Gauges being used which should arrive this week along with all the warning lights & switches.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190929/ac42be42a2c602b9ebccf6f639b681d4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190929/58e4f8aa27ce944575d733d25890d8cc.jpg


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[Rickyb]

Looks a very good shell to begin with, keep the updates coming. Top work

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Racetech Gauges & Warning lights arrivedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/94b1c164d5425b5b189886d19d24a421.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Few jobs done yesterday https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191006/0b4a65250446471a62a67c6ebb55027c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191006/a31ca0a0437a8446333aae2828e70f80.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191006/b1c2f09168c6d02b1776dcf86d756739.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Spare set of Bumpers finished off from the bodyshop. Starting to get some wings & bumpers painted before they start on the shell. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191008/28faf3e48e8d7639cfeeca5b6de18142.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Think I might have to wrap the car in bubble wrap instead of bumpers after it’s finished!
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[JoeWak98]

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[JoeWak98]

Not much going on with the build at the moment as waiting on the shell to be painted but the dash is near completion, just some carbon fibre wrap to go on the panels & the whole dash flocked!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191021/15a607dd6eafecbb110fe962cebddf10.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Just picked my F20 Quaife Box up from being stripped & rebuilt. Brand new Gripper plated diff gone in with a 4.8 CWP, Harry Hockly turret top rod fitted for my internal linkage & a nice rear gearbox mount that was fabricated to allow for the 3rd mounting point to the box! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/6337facc1a609848f1feebafaf81b693.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/a19179ef99a3b0789c39b96119bfafeb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/bd6ca46935f42325531c5770bf53dff2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/19b51762cecf93ff07bab715afe4e3a5.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Compomotive TH’s painted in Glacier White fresh from the bodyshophttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/f4a8da6c9ef5b849768a19064701b62b.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Mock fit of the dash today
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[totalnova]

Dash looks good, car is really coming together.
Nick

[JoeWak98]

Dash looks good, car is really coming together.
Nick

Yes dash has come up well, just need to get it all flocked next!


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[JoeWak98]

New front suspension set up has arrived from Super FWD. Used the same setup last year and couldn’t fault it, miles better than the Harry Hockly suspension and half the price! Just need to get it all powdercoated.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191028/4e380ad10d9cee16bc59958518c5eda1.jpg


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[Will F]

Great kit from Super FWD, I know the owner and he's just down the road from me!

[JoeWak98]

Bit of Paint! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/1b39c975dbbfe826c86c3eb9b2760534.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/cf4f1b41a9ffc8844968747930d3830c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/b207d2796e79040963833f23e5b80ed3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/619f8c91172c39f4d813ded3d24049e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/c38275ab5c21e47e9ccbc813101d30b4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191105/7f36d76298f2f82ba30333b459b1be87.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Well impressed with the colour!

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[novarally]

Love the interior colour.

may I ask what you used?

[JoeWak98]

Love the interior colour.

may I ask what you used?

It’s a Aston Martin Anthracite colour, lovely shine of it.

Can’t wait to see it with the glacier white on the outside.

Bodyshop or on with putting ‘Raptor’ underneath and in the arches today and hopefully start on the outside next week


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[novarally]

It’s a Aston Martin Anthracite colour, lovely shine of it

Very nice, thanks.

I'm going to need to re-do my Nova paint inside and out in the not too distant future, so I'm an interested researcher......

[JoeWak98]

Very nice, thanks.

I'm going to need to re-do my Nova paint inside and out in the not too distant future, so I'm an interested researcher......

I’ll get the paint code when I’m next at the body shop for you


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[novarally]

I’ll get the paint code when I’m next at the body shop for you


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Thank-you, that would be most useful.

[JoeWak98]

Last bit of paint on the shell!
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[nova_niek]

Nice! [emoji1362]

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[JoeWak98]

Hopefully should be a rolling shell come tomorrow afternoon
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[JoeWak98]

Ready for home on Saturday https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191219/89b608a5d74e27bc18c8aff91c152e80.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191219/fdd7de8c7be2addb38de1ddf30cc29a7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191219/a98c67cd13b92119f42d10e728deb7b2.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Back in my workshop ready for the rebuild, just waiting on steering rack mounts and a kevlar tank guard then the engine can be put in.

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[JoeWak98]

Freshly powder coated front suspension setup made by Super FWD getting put on the car today
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Few things added to the car in the past week https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/3318e4e73816a8682e3f9804485cc87c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/2272312035923b84516f8caeb5eb9e63.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/87d08123f9b4ea9c4700333baf64ec6d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/8c2c0b277fc3a42965374d6da10a5f59.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/32438ffd7ad42e4d3740748ff4aece3c.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Few more things added to the car this week. Got the back axle in last night with all new Group A rear dampers & springs. Brand new Kevlar tank guard from Magnum Motorsport finished underneath off nicely. Also painted all my calipers & sliders in high temp black paint and finished them off with high temp lacquer. Put a 120 AMP alternator on the engine aswell which should hopefully be getting put in next week if a metal engine water pipe arrives from being made. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/afb86b5a03bc876eb94bc9213149903f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/7741ecbfeb2b7c1f6bebeacc4dedd973.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/9954aaac2a041da2f88bd1c53f32dc57.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/c5fce649af58f20c1887ec73439c909f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/437dd77788aa96eeaaf15530f7317c36.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Made a start on the Brake lines today. Quite a fiddly job but I enjoyed doing it, just need to order some more hose for the engine bay. Fuel hose is all connected up now, just need to piece it in when the engine is dropped in. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/cbf170817c837f0b92b49e35b65c8d60.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/f34496ed0de3e20beb9a357008260e25.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/4e13cf4a818d9d3ce1985b1384ecded6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/4f99589cbc7cd70fdf7d9f8ea22b5226.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/05c4fb02212b9fbcd5f56d5f03d6674e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/ba86331126387b2203996e6a1659b858.jpg


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[uh60]

It looks great, I am interested how will you ensure the hoses won't touch the tyre with the suspension movement and cornering ?

[JoeWak98]

It looks great, I am interested how will you ensure the hoses won't touch the tyre with the suspension movement and cornering ?

Cheers it’s coming on well now. I will be cable tieing them to the bottom of the strut to keep them away from the tyres. The hose I’ve got has a PVC outer liner so I’m not too worried about it rubbing against the strut etc. It’s just going to have to be checked every so often to see if it does mark the hose. Have looked at the idea of spiral wrapping the brake hose that are outside of the car just for added protection. But at the minute it will be seeing how it goes with attaching it to the strut


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[House]

Cable tie to the strut and rubber hose where it touches the spring cup.

That whole lot all rotates together doesn't it so I can't see it being an issue.

Love the look of this!!

[JoeWak98]

Cable tie to the strut and rubber hose where it touches the spring cup.

That whole lot all rotates together doesn't it so I can't see it being an issue.

Love the look of this!!

Yeah I thought about just cutting a slit in some rubber hose and putting it over, doesn’t have to be anything special with it being a rally car. Cheers bud [emoji1303]

Got the rear Perspex windows & boot Perspex window in today which is another good job done off the list, went in a lot better than I thought. Will get some pics tomorrow


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[JoeWak98]

This should help for refuelling on events! No more Jerry can & funnel. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200202/5a2086fd417d872b0eac7bddea0ff7d1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200202/effb9e9ea9963ea0483fd179034db115.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Photos of the Perspex in and mocking up the rear bumper, just waiting on some countersunk washers for mounting the sides of the bumper to the car instead of the bumper clips
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[torquey]

Looking well pal.

[JoeWak98]

AP master cylinders arrived today, so got them fitted & finished off the brake lines. Used OBP reservoirs from the cylinders that came from Hockly with the pedal box, with both caps on there is about 1mm gap so quite a good fit and means I don’t have to go buy some AP ones! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200207/66be1ada23720eb10b2ed83c9f22db91.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200207/ce6b0e4768a5072f7cf5ff1b15b647f4.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Engine & box can now go in now I have got my new water pipe delivered. Got the engine plastic water pipe made into aluminium without the heater pipe by ASD Welding Services Ltd.
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[millworm]

Loving the progress you're making on this mate

[JoeWak98]

What happens when you forget to shave some of the sump wing off when using a F20 box on a small block engine!!!! Luckily it was just the wing of the sump and hasn’t damaged the sump where it holds oil. Heart dropped when i seen it had happened. Rang my engine builder and he said it is all okay to use thankgod. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200215/f6b2fab245538d4f1d0c9680b9cb2987.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200215/9583e6f7d01a1869308fd3b713a7eb58.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200215/49ec6c8e487883e07d8892db76549423.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Engine in today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200216/8d9f00cf51bb45e4eb1d8c686fe5f70c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200216/38dfef0db73c49729f01c15c2446d7f1.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Bargains from a Auto-jumble last weekend, GSI Bumper £40 & Brand new front panel with mk2 headlights £30!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200221/917b2f41c48687f8fdcd846121191e73.jpg

Picked up my dash from being flocked this morning and made a start putting it back together so it can be wired up.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200221/2ccd1d48913cecad147c9639f8528c05.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Oil cooler pipes and sandwich plate put on today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200222/6fc3eb06af7ae38083297e76229aad16.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200222/bce30206f7f9e3c199bbec7d7814ce43.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200222/33026f77b02c08b5b06743a4df1a0b81.jpg

Got the dash finished off aswell
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[JoeWak98]

Dash stickers put on today and ready for being wired uphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200301/cf41440b4152514e631bc90bbfc8a554.jpg


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[Iain]

Mega bargain front bumper!

I always read you should rubber mount the oil cooler, but never really 100% sure why. Stress cracks?

[JoeWak98]

Mega bargain front bumper!

I always read you should rubber mount the oil cooler, but never really 100% sure why. Stress cracks?

Yeah I’ve put 2 4mm little sheets of rubber between the bracket and the oil cooler just to stop it cracking from vibration


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[JoeWak98]

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[JoeWak98]

Carbon Fibre door cards put on all round and the front end starting to get put together. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200406/05db59f6d0091438b41f80fd7371b256.jpg
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[torquey]

Very tidy looks great pal.

[JoeWak98]

Very tidy looks great pal.

Cheers mate, gonna try get the front bumper lined up bang this week hopefully. Not sitting the best against the grill


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[torquey]

Cool little touches make a difference. Dont suppose you know of anyone with a c20ne engine anywhere?

[JoeWak98]

Cool little touches make a difference. Dont suppose you know of anyone with a c20ne engine anywhere?

No not anyone local to me.


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[torquey]

No worries cheers anyways

[JoeWak98]

Few more things added https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200411/0480f515f0fff6ebfa18db6df2f6f4f9.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Got the Downpipe painted in high temp paint today. Started putting lock stops in the rack aswell and also sorting the bulkhead fitting for the fire extinguisher.

Hopefully will be ordering some shafts from Harry Hockly tomorrow.
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[JoeWak98]

Finished putting the lock stops in the rack. Used lock tight round the outer edge of the washer & smeared some sikaflex around to stop it working loose.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200421/8b4b03c86e1ac79c21f1bbb85f279f7e.jpg

Changed the clutch/flywheel inspection plate, was painted black for some reason so swapped it over
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[JoeWak98]

Engine bay fire extinguisher system all plumbed in

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[JoeWak98]

Got some photos sent through from Auto electrician that is doing a new loom for me and he’s just finished the dash
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[JoeWak98]

Front Perspex in today, used Ford Focus & Ford KA window rubbers. Fit perfect after trimming them down https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200424/5f16f488f23090d9c6e20642a2bde4c2.jpg
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[scottmasterton]

Looks brilliant Joe! Which rubbers from Ka and Focus did you use?

[JoeWak98]

Looks brilliant Joe! Which rubbers from Ka and Focus did you use?

Focus Mk1 Main Rubber, Focus Mk1 Outer Scraper, Ford KA MK1 inner scraper.

I’m going to be getting a few more sets of these and I’ve got the measurements of what they need cut down too. So if there is enough interest I may start selling them as a kit as they fit bang on. Will only be looking to cover the cost & make a slight bit of money on each set. But will probably be something that I would be happy to do after lockdown if people are interested in here & Facebook.


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[Iain]

Good info on the door seals, should definitely help someone doing the same! Dash is mega too, I'd love to have mine properly wired it's chaos behind the dash!

I don't understand the lock stops, any more pics?

[JoeWak98]

Good info on the door seals, should definitely help someone doing the same! Dash is mega too, I'd love to have mine properly wired it's chaos behind the dash!

I don't understand the lock stops, any more pics?

Yeah I think it would help a few folk especially seeing a few folk asking the same questions about what rubbers to use all the time. Yeah dash is a proper job, everything done with plugs aswell so everything can be taken out separately.

Only got one other photo of the lock stops. All it is, is a big washer that slides into the inside of the rack. You then just secure it in the rack as best as possible. And all it does is stop you from turning on full lock because the washer is stopping the rack arms from going to its full length in the rack. This then means the Outer CV joints aren’t going to be on full lock aswell and your not doing any damage to the race & bearing in the CV because they can easily pop out when on full power on full lock because of how much stress is on them. Another thing I will be running is a 5mm Plunge spacer that sits between the Shaft & Hub too keep the plunge at the minimum. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200426/7af9f080f33c4e96ef7eca53e5546a3e.jpg


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[Will F]

Nice tip re the window seals! looks factory!

[JoeWak98]

Nice tip re the window seals! looks factory!

Yeah proper neat job with them


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[JoeWak98]

Modified downpipe on
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Clean up of the power steering column aswell https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200427/e12220254952a78e756d0114b08ace59.jpg



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[JoeWak98]

Chucked a seat in tonight and got my position on the seat rails bang on. Rough idea of where I want my steering wheel at as I’m gonna be using a weld in quick release boss because I wouldn’t be able to get out of the car with a standard boss because of the cage and seats. Makes abit of a tidier job aswell https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200428/e04c0fd04a18432d7c3202e70580c3e9.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Dash is all complete so got the extinguisher nozzles & lines put on the dash.
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[JoeWak98]

Getting somewhere now with the wiring https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200501/140d5c1cc7a285cea30fa6529618d37c.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Just the plugs to wire into for the Engine Loom, Light Loom and Car loom. Easy to unclip everything if I ever want the dash or engine out.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200502/b3276dbde1ac030ee05e7dd9f3b9ad49.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Engine loom finished. Not much with only running carbs. Alternator, Starter, Oil Pressure Sender, Oil Pressure Light, Oil Temperature, Water Temperature, Coil & Crank.


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[JoeWak98]

Some photos of the loom, all done in over braiding to keep it neat and tidy.

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[JoeWak98]

Haven’t had any luck with starter motors. The first starter motor that came on the engine, was worn out and lazy and the original. Had another 2 starters in my spares that I’d got from my old rally car a few years ago and they were also both not working. New one ordered which should be here tomorrow afternoon so we can finally crank the engine over.

[JoeWak98]

New starter motor on and it cranked up no bother. Engine & Spot light loom are finished. Just Front lights & rear lights to start and a interior loom to start which has Fuel pump, Intercom, Fuel Sender, Interior light and Map light.

Bought a 9” Comex suction fan to replace the standard fan. Much neater and plenty of room compared to the old fan. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200505/d82c1e46aabda6c3e688c1b891f600e1.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Heated screen is now inhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/435a0c4d458fb10f1488f12e96645f5e.jpg

Lighting loom is all finished as well, H4 LED Conversion and all other bulbs around the car are LED.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/9da9caaac694b054c8b4cb25721d48a7.jpg
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[The Simps]

Almost there!

Where’d you get the heated screen from please?

[JoeWak98]

Almost there!

Where’d you get the heated screen from please?

Yes it’s coming along now, got it from Ricky Evans motorsport. Make sure your sat down when looking at the price


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[The Simps]

Yes it’s coming along now, got it from Ricky Evans motorsport. Make sure your sat down when looking at the price

Thanks for that. Honestly, I didn't think £205 was too bad. I think I've become to used to BMW part prices! lol

[JoeWak98]

Engine started up and running with no issues


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[The Simps]

Big check off the list!

[JoeWak98]

Inside is all finished off nicely https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200517/66f11b479783ee5c0f654864b1f68019.jpg
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[The Simps]

Such a cool build [emoji41]

[JoeWak98]

Such a cool build [emoji41]

Cheers, Can’t wait to get it out


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[JoeWak98]

Compomotive TH Wheels all stickered up
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Engine breather system nearly done, just waiting on a breather filter.
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Gold reflective heat tape put on the exhaust tunnel
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New F20 machined hubs with SKF bearings & new flanges
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Few more jobs and it should be on the road


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[millworm]

The progress on this is crazy, you're certainly not hanging about lol

[The Simps]

The progress on this is crazy, you're certainly not hanging about lol

I'll second that! lol

Great work as always.

[JoeWak98]

The progress on this is crazy, you're certainly not hanging about lol

You’ve gotta get on! I think if Lockdown didn’t happen I wouldn’t be as far on as I am now for sure [emoji1303]


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[JoeWak98]

Just waiting on some Steel Tube & Round bar for my Quaife gear linkage, then the cars going up to Angus Lawrie Motorsport to get the linkage all done and a few other jobs.

Also booked in for a Exhaust at Tony Law late June.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/ca53f0f6ac1df0feee6ef172c3791126.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Bonnet finished it off nicely
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[JoeWak98]

Long wait till the end of the month for gearlinkage & exhaust to be done. Nothing else to finish off [emoji1305]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200607/dfd7afe6f41770e7eed90090c1ab801c.jpg


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[scottmasterton]

:d:d Looks Absolutely Brilliant!

[JoeWak98]

:d:d Looks Absolutely Brilliant!

Cheers, I’m well happy with it!


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[JoeWak98]

Car goes away tomorrow for Gearlinkage & a few other jobs then off for a exhaust system.
So hopefully when it’s back in 2 weeks it will be on the road and I can start running the engine inhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200619/55d529a4a618fbedb5d99b2fc85e59b8.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

First time it’s seen some sun light, the inside looks totally different with natural sun light on. Really impressed with it https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/5aabff051d156a368c6a3606f76d1761.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Good update from this past week. Car went up to Angus Lawrie Motorsport for a few jobs and collected it today.

Quaife Gear linkage
Kevlar Sill Guards
Full suspension geometry
Mudflaps

Few photos to follow
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Looks a totally different car now with the sill guards & mudflaps. Gear linkage is so precise and the throw between gears in minimal, whole car will take some time to get used to.

Take the car down to Tony Law exhausts on Tuesday for a custom system then ready for a MOT next Saturday.


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[novarally]

That is looking fabulous, an absolute credit to your efforts.

[JoeWak98]

That is looking fabulous, an absolute credit to your efforts.

Cheers [emoji1303]


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[The Simps]

Looks a serious weapon. Awesome build!

[Nova_Tek]

Like that gear linkage, looks solid.

[JoeWak98]

Like that gear linkage, looks solid.

No play in it at all, throw between each gear is minimal. Hopefully see what it’s like when it goes for MOT on Saturday


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[JoeWak98]

Mintex F6R pads have arrived from Questmead for the 256mm 16V calipers. Group A shafts from Protec should arrive sometime this week aswell.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200629/0903f2a9dbfcd41a0c29840cb3c6d28e.jpg


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[JoeWak98]

Tony law Exhaust all finished, all bolted to the car and tucked up out of the way. Skidded around the tank & axle area aswell https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/0de44fef6fb3657723aadca8de96c440.jpg
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[Nova_Tek]

Exhaust looks quality :thumb:... and that fuel tank looks like it's carbon fibre :eek:

[JoeWak98]

Exhaust looks quality :thumb:... and that fuel tank looks like it's carbon fibre :eek:

Well chuffed with exhaust. I wish it was!! Just Kevlar guard. Passed MOT but it’s off the road now ready for gearbox to come out tomorrow. Had an issue with the clutch which is my fault for not checking before putting in.


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[Nova_Tek]

I don't normally like to ask, but what did the exhaust cost you?

Ahh right... still looks sweet though!

[totalnova]

Shame you have to take it off the road so quickly, but if you've had the gearbox off before, it won't take you long to have it put right.
Car is looking good. :thumb:
Nick

[JoeWak98]

My fault for not checking the clutch when I put it in, too worn which was causing it to slip. Got it all out in a hour .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200705/5e6896335d3bb2ac97fef21cebc7e12b.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Not much I can do as waiting on a new helix clutch being made which I should get in a couple of weeks. Swapped over the release bearing cone that was used on the AP clutch for a standard one with a new bearing

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[JoeWak98]

New 184mm helix race clutch has landed and got it put onto the engine ready for the box to go back inhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200804/444c97312f87651fe21fff8e9b1aca27.jpg
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[House]

Come on mate, you're slipping here!!! Mine was back in and the car running 4 hours after it arrived in the post!! Hahaha

On a serious note, I hate clutch and gearbox related issues, it's such a pain to do anything about, they're on my list of things I hate, up there with genital warts and syphilis.

New clutch looks a good bit of kit, is that a TTV flywheel??

[JoeWak98]

Come on mate, you're slipping here!!! Mine was back in and the car running 4 hours after it arrived in the post!! Hahaha

On a serious note, I hate clutch and gearbox related issues, it's such a pain to do anything about, they're on my list of things I hate, up there with genital warts and syphilis.

New clutch looks a good bit of kit, is that a TTV flywheel??

I know hahahha, wish I had the time to put the gearbox in but that’s gonna be my task tomorrow. Yeah well I thought it was gonna be abit of a pain in the arse to get the box out when it was just on axle stands,but it probably only took 30-45 mins. Don’t miss lying on the floor with a F20 on your stomach!!

Well impressed with the clutch, just a recommendation from Bill Falconer when he made the engine for me and it allows me to run a standard release bearing instead of a homemade setup like on the AP.

Flywheel is just from SBD Motorsport, 2.78kg and it’s just a 7.25”/184mm size.


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[House]

Fly wheel looks a lot like my TTV. Lovely bit of kit, well mine was lovely until a friction plate paddle ate most of it!!!

I did cheat when it came to putting mine back in as I had the use of Ben's ramp, which makes things easier.

Using off the shelf parts is better than having to fabricate one offs, especially for things like clutches as it's such a pain to get to!!

When is your next event??

[JoeWak98]

Fly wheel looks a lot like my TTV. Lovely bit of kit, well mine was lovely until a friction plate paddle ate most of it!!!

I did cheat when it came to putting mine back in as I had the use of Ben's ramp, which makes things easier.

Using off the shelf parts is better than having to fabricate one offs, especially for things like clutches as it's such a pain to get to!!

When is your next event??

Yeah I’d never heard of TTV until you said so I went to have a look on the internet and they look exactly the same! I seen the damage from the friction plate on your thread, lucky not to do any more damage. Never seen a plate fracture like that before.

I had a go at trying to get the box in today but definitely need a 2nd pair of hands just to get the box onto my stomach and then a hand with lifting it up. Yeah a ramp is so much easier and transmission jack can save half the hassle.

Yeah your right and I didn’t wanna go away from what Bill had recommended as I think he’s had a few issues with AP clutches on his engines before.

I’m unsure on that, entered into a championship this year but with the virus near enough all the events have been affected. So I think it might be a few local single venue rally’s or rally time trials which I have seen a few advertised.


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[House]

Yeah the TTV is good gear.

My clutch was FUBAR!! Lucky it didn't destroy the box and block!!

Im hoping trackdays don't get cancelled again as I've a few booked and JSS at Cadwell in October.

Get some videos up of you rallying, be good to see some action

[JoeWak98]

Yeah the TTV is good gear.

My clutch was FUBAR!! Lucky it didn't destroy the box and block!!

Im hoping trackdays don't get cancelled again as I've a few booked and JSS at Cadwell in October.

Get some videos up of you rallying, be good to see some action

My thoughts exactly, very lucky it didn’t take the clutch cover with it aswell!

I thought about doing a track day at Cadwell, it’s probably the only circuit that would suit the car with how low geared mine is especially around the mountain section onwards. Maybe not at the back end of the circuit, but it has crossed my mind to do something there as 2 rounds of the Motorsport News Circuit Rally championship are held at cadwell.

Yeah I deffo will, thinking of booking a local karting track for its first proper go out so shall get some in car.


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[House]

Well if you're thinking of a trackday at Cadwell then keep me updated as I'll get booked on too

[JoeWak98]

Car might see the road very shortly after having continuous clutch release bearing issues. Should have it all sorted now I have got a boss made up for the bearing by someone from work. Hope to take the car out for a good few miles to check everything is working how it should and then get it tucked away for winter.
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[Iain]

Chunky spacer! I can't imagine trying to do events without road shake downs beforehand. REIS are good for competition car insurance.

[JoeWak98]

Chunky spacer! I can't imagine trying to do events without road shake downs beforehand. REIS are good for competition car insurance.

Yeah it is and fingers crossed it works as I?ve had the box in and out too many times now trying to get the measurements right. Already got it insured with David Auden and they beat Reis by ?200!


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[JoeWak98]

Moved into a new workshop a few months ago, much more space and can fit 2 cars in.

Gearbox is going in tonight hopefully for the last time!
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[Nova_Tek]

Looking good :thumb:

[JoeWak98]

Gearbox all back in and the front end all built back up. Just having an issue with the clutch cable. To get the clutch pedal in line with the brake pedal the cable adjustment is as short as it can go. Got a 1 litre clutch cable coming which is 6mm shorter which will probably solve my problem and also swapping the plastic adjuster for a Nut so it?s slightly easier to adjust then having to take the cable off every time etc. Anyone else had this problem before? Thinking it?s because of the race paddle clutch I?m using and how different they are compared to a road car clutch with a longer clutch pedal throw and more of a bite point.
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[JoeWak98]

Car is all done and on the road! Just waiting for a dry day or night to put a few more miles on it before winter sets in

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[Iain]

I like the idea of drilling out the clutch nylon and adjusting via a nut. Much easier!

[JoeWak98]

I like the idea of drilling out the clutch nylon and adjusting via a nut. Much easier!

Spoke to someone who has the exact same setup and he said he had to do the exact same, clutch feels bang to be fair. The back zinc nut can come off so might swap it for a washer just to give me a few more threads of adjustment
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[JoeWak98]

First fire up to run up to temp for a while. Had to put a fresh set of plugs in as the others had coked up with just being ticking over in the workshop all the time [emoji1787]

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Time to top some road miles up! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/dac5ccf246209296da26a5e40897666a.jpg
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[JoeWak98]

Road miles put on up hartside this afternoon with the motor club


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[House]

Yes Joe, good work.

What events you got planned??

[JoeWak98]

Yes Joe, good work.

What events you got planned??

Cheers House, my local event which is Pendragon Stages on August Bank Holiday but hopefully taking it out for a test somewhere before


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[House]

Nice mate, I've just signed up for the JSS at Cadwell, hopefully this year I'll not break a driveshaft on the sighting laps......

Planning to do the whole series next year, I said that last year but Covid fucked all plans!!

[nova_niek]

Love reading the progress on your car. Amazed at the amount of work and the smart mods you've incorporated. The new workshop must be great for working on your car. Well impressed. Enjoy!

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[JoeWak98]

First Rally done with the new car this weekend on Warcop army ranges at the Pendragon stages. 35th Overall & 2nd in 1400 Class.

Good to get to grips with the car, only a few things to sort in service all day. Very lucky to finish as about a mile off the end of the last stage I took a cut abit harder than I should and the shock of the impact snapped the header tank bracket which tore a hole in the tank. Got to the end of the stage and only lost a tiny amount of water.

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[House]

Top work mate. Well done.

What are the chances of that header tank being the thing that broke!!! Crappy old nova plastics!! Ahah

[JoeWak98]

Top work mate. Well done.

What are the chances of that header tank being the thing that broke!!! Crappy old nova plastics!! Ahah

Thanks mate [emoji1303] it?s took a fair shock on the passenger side, a load of stress marks around the bottom of the strut top behind the header tank. Think if everything wasn?t stitch welded it would be a different story


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[novarally]

Looks really smartly presented Joe, I like that.

And I see another nice looking Nova in the background of one of your photos too. Keeping them alive :)

[JoeWak98]

Culprit!

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[House]

Did something hit it?? Or literally the shock of the bump caused it to spontaneously spring a leaky hole??

[JoeWak98]

Did something hit it?? Or literally the shock of the bump caused it to spontaneously spring a leaky hole??

Shock of the bump I think mate and just snapped the mounting tab clean off


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[House]

Ahh yeah course it's the little tab to the wing isn't it!!!

[total_vauxhall]

How havnt i been following this build lol
Very impressive work

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[JoeWak98]

How havnt i been following this build lol
Very impressive work

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Thankyou!


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[JoeWak98]

Entry accepted for Cadwell Park Stages Rally on the 21st November, will be looking for some accommodation near by if anyone knows of any!


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[House]

Entry accepted for Cadwell Park Stages Rally on the 21st November, will be looking for some accommodation near by if anyone knows of any!


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Sure we rented an airBnB up round that way had loads of access for the trailer, was a good few year ago now, but there should be plenty of places.

[JoeWak98]

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Trip to magnum motorsport to pickup Fibreglass Bonnet & Boot try and lighten the car over the winterhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/d69bec9cbc8f5f4d28a79e9d7a60424f.jpg


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[House]

Lovely bit of fibreglass, good work mate

[JoeWak98]

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[House]

How did you get on mate???

[JoeWak98]

33rd Overall & 1st in 1400 Class! Got a 14th Overall quickest time on Stage 7 in the wet & in the dark which tops it off[emoji1305]

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[JoeWak98]

Stage 6 in car from yesterday

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[Iain]

Nice results!

I spy a GSi style spoiler, that's heavier than no spoiler isn't it? :p;)

[JoeWak98]

Nice results!

I spy a GSi style spoiler, that's heavier than no spoiler isn't it? :p;)

Will look poverty spec with no GSI spoiler on [emoji1787]


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[House]

Will look poverty spec with no GSI spoiler on [emoji1787]


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Some things are worth an extra kg!! Hahaha

Great work mate. Class win is always the goal.

[JoeWak98]

Car all washed off from Cadwell, ready for a few new bits over winter

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[House]

What you planning Joe??

[JoeWak98]

What you planning Joe??

Throttle Bodies that Bill Falconer makes
HHMS Dog Box
Fibreglass Panels
Alloy Radiator


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[millworm]

Throttle Bodies that Bill Falconer makes
HHMS Dog Box
Fibreglass Panels
Alloy Radiator


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What alloy rad you looking at? I had an ebay special one in my nova and it leaked like siv but Had one made by colin at creative ltd for my c20xe mk1 fiesta and was spot on. Really good bloke to deal with, didn't even want payment untill he had finish it even though it was a custom order

[House]

Throttle Bodies that Bill Falconer makes
HHMS Dog Box
Fibreglass Panels
Alloy Radiator


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Who makes the dog box for HHMS??

[JoeWak98]

What alloy rad you looking at? I had an ebay special one in my nova and it leaked like siv but Had one made by colin at creative ltd for my c20xe mk1 fiesta and was spot on. Really good bloke to deal with, didn't even want payment untill he had finish it even though it was a custom order

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Gonna have a look at this one, but might contact ASD Welding and get a price of him for one to be made


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[JoeWak98]

Who makes the dog box for HHMS??

I?m not sure house, it?s definitely not HHMS themselves. I also got in touch with Satchell/Maxi Motorsport as they do a f20 dog box but it was about ?300-?400 more exspensive than HHMS. They also said that a supplier makes them so was wondering if both companies get them from the same supplier? But unsure who the supplier is! Be good to know as it might be even cheaper


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[House]

I know Beckert make the Satchell sequential, not sure who makes the other bits for them.