Joff's Nova Turbo Project

[stelf2.0nova]

loss the badges will look better. the car does look the bollcks :thumb:

[The Simps]

Its illegal for a manufacturer to insist on a log book to order in parts. BMW do try it with there M sport bits etc but if you questioned the legality they would soon let you do it.

The reason why vaux can apply it in the 888s case is because it wasn'ta main stream manufactured car, it was a specialist conversion if you will. They wanted to do the same thing with the VXR but couldn't.

So, you CAN NOT buy 888 parts without the log book unless you have a friend ;)

[Ste L]

you can buy all the 888 parts from the vxr performance center, sell the interior, tunning pack, wheels suspension and so on....

[RJM25R]

Ask joff how he got his badges:roll:

[craig green]

Its illegal for a manufacturer to insist on a log book to order in parts.

But they can ask for a chassis number??

[vallanc3]

does it realy matter how you can get hold of 888 parts?

[olix99]

/\ exactly lol

this thread is about the car - not an argument about who gets what parts by showing what and lying about anything else.

EDIT : just found out im going to PVS my girlfriend had booked it on the sly! cant wait to see your car in the flesh as it were joff !!!! :thumb:

[craig green]

does it realy matter how you can get hold of 888 parts?

This thread is about 3 yrs old & is, up until now about progress & comments of praise.

In the last week it goes off topic about stick on badges! NL @ its best! lol

[RJM25R]

Any gen, joff? still on target for Sun?

[shy witness]

i havnet been on this site in a we while...and this is 1` of the 1st threads i came too once again

1st class rebuild this is............ a real credit to ya joff


id love to see it in the flesh aswell

[R1CH]

Had a look around this today at PV, hell of a lot of work gone in it, all his own work too !!
Alot of its not to my taste tbh, but top marks anyway !!
:thumb:

[Gibbo]

your car is well mint m8

[joff-turbo-nova]

Right for all of you who could make PVS here's a bit of an update :-

Needed to finish off the speaker pods/ door pockets so trimmed up the passenger side on first :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/pod4a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/pod5a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/pod6a.jpg

And then fitted it to the door card and onto the door :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/pod7a.jpg

Then sorted out the drivers side - basically similar to above :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/pod8a.jpg

Nova was away most of the day last Thursday getting the suspension all set up so got out the Wolfrace wheels :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/voodoo1a.jpg

.... and got them all cleaned and polished up ready for fitting :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Voodoo2a.jpg

Also concluded that I would have insufficient time to finish off the boot install. I'd already fibreglassed the wheelwell but had loads of work to do so wired up an temporary amp so I had some tunes on the way down to PVS :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/install9a.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

It was then off to PVS first thing Sunday morning (6am departure!). Quite scary really driving 180 miles wondering if something will break / drop off / conk out !!!!

I can confrim all was well (apart from jiggered wiper blades, a vibrating sunroof switch, vents which only work on warm or hot and a offside rear wheel wanting to catch on the inside of the wheel arch (too low basically!)

Got to PVS and was almost mobbed by the Novaload crew !!! Cheers for the reception and all the comments!!!

Got voted best car of the stand by Craig Green & co (cheers) and then went on to win the final against the rest of the car clubs !!!

Pics at PVS of the almost finished item!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PVS1a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PVS2a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PVS3a.jpg

Just need to change the oil for some semi (now done 500 of the 1000 miles run in needed), sort out the above problems and finish the install and we'll be ready for Billing in July.

More pics of the install once it gets somewhere!

Enjoy

Joff

[Adam]

Well worthy of Best car.
Awesome build, awesome car. You realise the amount of work thats gone into it when you see it in the metal.

[Martin]

great stuff joff, who you at billing with?

[SRimon]

those front wheels are quite an offset arent they? Still intent on keeping the Voodoo's?

That apart, absolutely lovely....

Oh, the mesh, better in black?

[dan16v]

well done Joff! had the same fun driving an un proven car today! its a horrible feeling! i think its just best to blank it out! i stayed local! fair play that you drove to pv!

[joff-turbo-nova]

those front wheels are quite an offset arent they? Still intent on keeping the Voodoo's?



The Voodoo's are on a 45mm offset but are 7" wide. The reason why they look a smaller offset is that the front geometry is bang on 1.25 degrees negative camber which does push the top of the tyre out a bit ( it was running 3 degrees of negative camber).

I need to level off the rear better as its lower on one side (drivers) than the other, but apart from that none of the tyres will then catch anywhere.

These wheels are only for mincing around on, I've got the Astra mk4 SXI rims which are 6" wide on a 49mm offset to give it death on .

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

well done Joff! had the same fun driving an un proven car today! its a horrible feeling! i think its just best to blank it out! i stayed local! fair play that you drove to pv!


Dan ,

I did about 100 miles pootling around my local area without any issues, so another 360 in one day should of been OK and it was. I was still driving along listening at every noise to make sure nothing was breaking / dropping off !

Did notice that a couple of the bolts that connects the exhaust housing to the actual turbo unit were looking a bit loose. Need to sort those out before I go anywhere else!

Joff

[dan16v]

ah yes! did you find you ears and nose have turned super sensitive?lol a 2 stroke scooter went past me, about 20 secs later i got the waft of 2stroke and was panicing thinking why the hell does my car smell like this, what is burning!!lol

[Martin]

Pmsl... my mum did that

[Dan 130]

joff look absoluteley sexual you metion in a previous post about you running a negative camber why does it push the top of the wheel out , i thought negative pushes the bottom out like on touring cars etc well done for such an awesome build

[Martin]

iirc..


+ cambers is inwards(top of wheel)

&

- camber is outwards(Top off wheel)

[vaughanmc]

This will be at Billing which means I'll be a happy boy :)

[Jonlem]

1000 miles ?

Fook that, I'd of given up at 600.

Looks superb though, seems I missed everyones cars at PV :(

[joff-turbo-nova]

Also liking this PNG thing - good job I still have this in my windscreen ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PNG1a.jpg

Its even the old original logo as well !!!!

Joff

[vaughanmc]

Got the same one as you mate lol

Car's looking ace as well -- The big front bumper is growing on me :)

[joff-turbo-nova]

Had a bit of a mince around at the weekend - here's some nice pics on the drive, not really cleaned or polished, just rolled out of the garage ! (just noticed the bonnet isn't closed properly !) :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux3.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux4.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux5.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux6.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux7.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Flux8.jpg



Also sorted out a couple of problems that have developed :-

- Downpipe to turbo housing bolts were working loose - all tightened up
- Sunroof switch vibrating like mad - sorted
- Both digi-dashes started to come away from the shrouds on the way home from PVS - now fibreglassed in properly.
- Handbrake was sticking on - the plastic sleeve on the rear beam had moved - now sorted.

Also changed the oil as I have done 500 miles on mineral oil . Changed to semi-synthetic for the next 500 miles.

I've also raised the rear slightly as the drivers side rear was catching on the arch.

Now need to concerntrate on finishing off the boot install. Have all the MDF sorted so just need some time in the garage to finish it off !

Joff

[faseman7]

:thumb::thumb:

[bieransri]

joff, is that an ax gt spoiler?

[SRimon]

Predator spoiler

[Mike]

Here you go Joff, have a 7.1Mpx on me chap ;)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/PV2007/00000044.jpg

[pul16v]

damn cant believe i missed this at pv took a pic of the green one next to it tho gunna have to get my eyes checked
awsome work joff bet your proud of your accivement (sp)

phil

[bigbened]

i know i was tere aswell and didnt see it on the stand either, would have liked my mate to have some picks (converting him to nova from vec)

[db_1.2]

What a brilliant thread and hats off to you and your work on the Nova looks like all the time has paid off but i think the main reason i love this car (despite the very high quality of work and very good choice in parts) is becuase its not just another GSI lookalike Nova with an XE in it (no dis-respect to any of you out there with a car similar to the description, still better than whati got!:(), the boat really has been pushed out, perhaps now the whole oldschool PNG thing is back perhaps people will try new ideas again and not follow others.

Congrats on the great build, i hope you win many awards for all of the hard work any money spent:thumb:

[gazz]

joff, looks fooking lovely mate...:thumb::thumb:

[novacal]

Oh yes. absolute minter. Lovin it

[vaughanmc]

Looking mint now -- I can't wait to see this in person if I ever get the chance

[joff-turbo-nova]

Here's my Fathers Day present from my son ! (My wife actually sorted it - my son is only 3 - as I didn't get any trophy from PVS!)


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/trophy1a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/trophy2a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/trophy3a.jpg

Happy Fathers day!

Joff

[Iain]

lol Cool present!

[draper]

thats quality

[shy witness]

aw thats class mate............


a real nice idea

[Mike]

hey thats ace Joff

Glad to see you put my pic to good use aswell :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Mint present :)

[ThomasD]

Very great Nova!!!

Greats from Germany!!

[Ernie]

nice prezzy

[graham kirkbride]

your car is mind blowing, its quality:thumb: , a credit to you joff, also i was just infront of you on the way out of pv07 in the red mk 3 astra if you can remember.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bit of an update before Billing .....

Now been able to spend some time sorting out the ICE install. This is the first time I've done a proper build as before the ICE has just been a functional affair, hopefully this is now more of install.....

First started making a wood surround and fibreglassing the sparewheel well ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/ice3a.jpg

After about 10 layers of fibre glass next was to put an MDF top onto the sub enclosure, also trail fitted the amp rack, gives you an idea of the layout ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice4a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice5a.jpg

Next job was to carpet the flooring and install the JL 12W6 sub ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/JL.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice6a.jpg

Also fitted in the 1 farad power cap ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice8a.jpg

And did a nice tidy job of the fuses ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice9a.jpg

I then trimmed up the amp rack and mounted my two Philips DAP600 amps....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice10a.jpg

Also put in a chrome fire extingusher "just in case".

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice11a.jpg

Also fitted and plumbed in the nitrous gauge and got the blue LED lighting working ...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice12a.jpg

[joff-turbo-nova]

I then mounted up the Sony active crossover network ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice13a.jpg

I then wired it all in , had a good hoover out and mounted the Nos bottle on the rear strut brace and job done !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice15a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Ice16a.jpg

Gave it a good work out today - can't believe how low the JL sub goes - and there's only on 12" and the garage door was rattling - played my Moby album ("Play") and my guts shook !!!

Quite pleased with the overall finish, just need to clean every where now as everthing has got MDF dust on it!!

See you at Billing - got a spot on the Total Vauxhall stand!

Joff

[gazz]

that is looking superb joff.:thumb:

[krobinson]

Must say Joff, that looks superb! Very functional yet still eye catching! Good work!

[BigStan]

Love this car it just gets better and better, good work Joff ! :thumb:

[Adam]

Awesome work Joff, im not usually a fan of ICE, but yours looks a very nice install, that really finishes off the car :)

[vaughanmc]

Looking good mate -- I'll need to come over and see this at Billing

[The Simps]

Looking good mate -- I'll need to come over and see this at Billing

Definately! Not gonna miss it this time - awesome mate!

[NovaLad]

Looks superb... Great job.

[shy witness]

another nice tidy job

great work again.........i've never thought much about the ice installs before


as u said..........its more about being functional.....or just working.....and sounding half decent for me

[joff-turbo-nova]

Well Billing has been and gone and a very good weekend it was too !!! It has just left me with some sort of viral infection I have picked up and has put me off work for a week !!!

My Billing pics are in my album here :- Billing 2007 pics (http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/?start=all)

However here's a few :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0008_resize.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0009_resize.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0010_resize.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0091_resize.jpg

And I must say that this nova GTE was spotless and almost original !

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0019_resize.jpg

And would like to say thank you to Tracey & Helena who let me use some space in the TV caravan!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Billing%202007/PICT0092_resize.jpg

Photoshoot has been booked with TV on 31st July so will let you know how that pans out!

Joff

[vaughanmc]

I was over lookin at your car Joff and nearly died when that wee boy tapped me and handed me the TV sticker lol

Looks better in person mate!

[Clean 2.0 nova]

Just found and read most of this thread joff. Saw your car at BCCC after spraying, whom also sprayed my nova 16V in arden blue. Anyway you mention Bilstein suspension kit which is fully adjustable without having to go to a nasty rear coilover setup. Where did you get this kit from?

Thanks in advance for reply.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Just found and read most of this thread joff. Saw your car at BCCC after spraying, whom also sprayed my nova 16V in arden blue. Anyway you mention Bilstein suspension kit which is fully adjustable without having to go to a nasty rear coilover setup. Where did you get this kit from?

Thanks in advance for reply.

Got it off a lad from Kent who was going to put it on a Rio Verde green nova historically owned by Gary Hope , now owned by Rick Marland (from Oldham).

It was brand new, never been fitted and he wanted half the RRP which is about ?1000 .

Demon Tweeks sell them at ?1169 plus delivery now

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=BLSGM5-8189

Another spot here is selling it for ?860 (I think that will be plus VAT & Del)

http://www.motorscope.co.uk/suspension.htm#Bilstein

Hope this helps - have a dig around on the net and see what you can find or maybe wait a while for one to come up on either the PNG website, Migweb, Corsasport or ebay.

Joff

[Clean 2.0 nova]

Thanks for reply joff.

I have had a quick look around and found a good price on suspension. The prices you give are for Bilsein B14 PSS (dampers are not adjustable) as apose to B16 PSS9 (adjustable dampers). I am not interested in adjustable dampers only adjustable springs for which I have found a price of ?615 inc vat. Not half bad for what is a fully adjustable ride height suspension with a quality name. see http://www.247ppd.com/product~prodID~922626.htm.

I am going to order these ASAP at this price.:D

P.S. didn't mention earlier but I take my hat off to you for putting so much time and effort into the nova. I hate to think what you say when the insurance company asks you to list any modifications you may have.:eek:

I am just building my nova 2.0 16V not too far away from you and the project has taken me 8 months so far and that seems like forever - never mind two and a half years. :confused:

[joff-turbo-nova]

I am just building my nova 2.0 16V not too far away from you and the project has taken me 8 months so far and that seems like forever - never mind two and a half years. :confused:

Try just over 4 years and your near the mark !!!!!

Cheers for the comment - just keep going and keep thinking that it will all be worth it in the end!!

PM me where you are and I may pop over sometime as I need to put some miles on the Nova!

Joff

[b,r,m]

u no what your doing m8 just got my self a nova the other day very tidy after a year ill be doing the same with my engine bay

[b,r,m]

joff how do u do all this i wish i could how did u do the head unit hider

[joff-turbo-nova]

joff how do u do all this i wish i could how did u do the head unit hide

Quite easy really, 9 core multi cable, a good soldering iron and some patience!!!! The P series Pioneer head units only need 8 cables to get the face plate to work , but these head units were on sale in 1999/2000 . Unsure how the newer stuff connects but basically the more connections the more soldering required!

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Quick update on events - had the guys from Total Vauxhall round for a photoshoot today.

Did quite a few tracking shots on a dual carriage way just down the road then did some static shots at a local haulage yard about 4 miles up the road.

This is only pic I took - its a bit washed out - I left it to the experts !!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Tv1a.jpg

Aparently due to it being very sunny it was giving them difficulties with light/shade balances so they got out some flash lights !!!!

If the pics come out OK then it will be on the front cover at some point later this year !!

Dan Williamson is doing the write up (ex-Revs) so should be OK !

Watch this space !!!

Joff

[vaughanmc]

Looking good -- Can't wait to read this feature :)

[krobinson]

Good work Joff :)

[Adam]

Nice one joff.
Look forward to seeing it in.

[tom_beverley]

Nice one Joff, hope it makes it on the cover and look forward to reading the feature.

Good job! :)

[rdznova16v]

just spent the last hour or so reading this post and
got to say im speachless on your achievment, i was thinking in giving my project up but this gives me the incentive i need to carry on, thanks and once again great work .karl.

[Big_Chap]

JOFF, was d!cking about on dvla website earlier, came across this and thought of you, good price too....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/NewPicture.jpg

got a feeling yours is an F plate though? :thumb:

[joff-turbo-nova]

Yep, mine is an F reg (registered 18.11.1988).

Did a search, lots of x888 nov plates where x is the year letter, however earliest plate is a J (1990/91) so can't do it.

Would have been tempted at ?188 !

Joff

[The Simps]

If only you could get A888 NOV.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Well the wait is nearly over - this is a scan of the last page of this months Total Vauxhall previewing next months issue :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/nova888.jpg

Another photographer came up last Saturday to do a special shot for the front cover - involved a big jig, a long boom and an 8 second exposure on the camera - its for the front cover so will look v.v.cool !!

Comes out on 28th September - called the Autumn issue.

Cheers

Joff

PS Pics are copywrite Total Vauxhall

[carls nova sri]

carn't wait to get that only a month of waiting tho

[joff-turbo-nova]

Well ...... THAT TIME IS HERE ..... :D :D :D :D :D :D

Total Vauxhall is out for general public tomorrow - those on subscription got it today (me) and here's the front cover ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/TV1a-1.jpg

Front cover and 7 pages inside with a good write up from Dan Williamson.

Enjoy!

Joff

[Adam]

Nice one Joff, well deserved.

[Mazz]

Mine arrived today aswell, had a quick flick through, cracking work dude http://www.pngclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumb.gif

[BigStan]

Wicked cant wait to get it tomorrow ! Good work Joff :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Should get it tomorrow walking down to school :)

Should be a good read in some classes lol

[krobinson]

Got it today Joff, excellent feature. Good work!

[hendrix]

Nice1 Joff!

[carls nova sri]

carn't wait to get it aint out down my way till monday

[krobinson]

Just read it all again, good write up too! Could you scan your old feature too for us Joff?

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Quality read - Read it in my History class today lol :)

[Adam]

Just bought it.
Tis a very good write-up, good story of how you bought it many years ago etc etc.

Nice one.


Is that true tho, about going to abuse it on track? :eek::eek: lol

[blue_peg_16v]

looks awsome in tv mate

remember the car from donny a few years back when it was red liked it then too

[gammienov16v]

bloody out standing, im lost for words:thumb:

[Adz The Rat]

Great feature!!!

[just vaux trev]

can i drop mine off ??/ just had a nova sri shell gave me and looking around it i was gonna just scrap it as needs a lot of work after looking at all the work you are putting in think ill respect the nova's history and get it started in its path to former glory ill keep watchin,,, keep it up (well done)

[joff-turbo-nova]

Just read it all again, good write up too! Could you scan your old feature too for us Joff?

Keith

As requested Keith - let me know if you need them bigger and I will email them over :-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0001a.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0002a.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0003a.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0004a.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0005a.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/scan0006a.jpg

? Total Vauxhall

[NovaLad]

That's another sexy car indeed...

[Nick J]

Made nice reading that Joff! be nice to see the car again tommorow if the weather holds, Nick.

[Clean 2.0 nova]

That's another sexy car indeed...

another - it's the same car :wtf:

[Adam]

Lol/\

[Lee]

Bought TV today especially to read the feature. Top job!

[shy witness]

i'll acvtually buy tv myself this month i think


crackin project......crackin car

[paddy138]

went searching shops for tv today. read it as soon as i got in the car. top feature

[gsiboy21]

yes me too took me 3 days to find one but well worth it top feature mate

[Clean 2.0 nova]

I hope you all had tissues by the side whilst reading it ;) .

[paddy138]

of course we did

[Stantonio]

O...M....G... It's just taken me 4 painful hours to read this thread but WOW is all i can say lol.
But yes Joff mate, what a car you have created there, well worth the effort and that is a one off nova, love the interior.
How much you charge lol, but i would like to have mine back before 2010 lol.
Well done mate, would love to see it in the flesh.

Richard

[GRUNT 16V]

Awsome car there joff!!!!! also nice to have a talk at Trax!! (Silver Nova on the TV stand)

[chrisnovaturbo]

hi mate were did you get your drive shaft made up and how much?

cheers chris

[vaughanmc]

Where did you get the spoiler for it mate?

[joff-turbo-nova]

hi mate were did you get your drive shaft made up and how much?

cheers chris

We did a small group buy that Mark Beeson sorted - have a word with him for the details of whole made them.

I undertstand Chris Astley Motorsport are also doing them now.

Joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Where did you get the spoiler for it mate?

I originally got it about 3 years ago from a company down in Devon.

Try here for current stockists :-

http://www.body-kit.co.uk/acatalog/vauxhall_nova_boot_spoilers.html

Joff

[vaughanmc]

Cheers mate, I might invest in one :)

[chrisnovaturbo]

We did a small group buy that Mark Beeson sorted - have a word with him for the details of whole made them.

I undertstand Chris Astley Motorsport are also doing them now.

Joff

thanks mate

chris

[Col_Mk1]

great aint saw this car since donney 2005 was green then lol changed lot

[joff-turbo-nova]

great aint saw this car since donney 2005 was green then lol changed lot

Ummmmmm ...... you must be confusing my nova with another one ...... its only ever been red whilst attending Doncaster ....... and in 2005 it was sitting in my garage in bits!!!! (all year)

Managed to get hold of some of the photoshoot pics that didn't appear in TV - stunning is all I can say ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888218a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888386a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888239a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888195a.jpg

Cheers

Joff

[greg1.4]

stunning as usual ^^

really really nice nova! well done and have fun with it!:thumb:

[hybridturbo]

Nice pictures

Does it get much use joff?

[J4MES]

Lovely pics!!

[Lynsey]

Awesome Joff, glad you finally got hold of the pics! I'm looking forward to seeing this at PV :D

[*brunette_barbie*]

looking good

[krobinson]

Looks awesome in the photos mate - I still never got my photos from TV :(

[joff-turbo-nova]

Looks awesome in the photos mate - I still never got my photos from TV :(

May be next time round with the new one???

Here's some more ..... I've got about 500 !!!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888355a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888379a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/NOVA888373a.jpg

Joff

[Nevo]

Trully bautiful car mate fancy coming to do my nova ??? ;)


Love the body not to keen on the dash mindya ...... 10/10

[NovaLad]

Looks stunning Joff.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Quick update .....

Just been sorting out some new spark plugs and a revised fuel pressure regulator.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/PICT0065.jpg

Also changed the yellow bosch injectors for some bosch red ones from a Saab (which have been cleaned and refurbed by the local Bosch Fuel Injection place)

Sorted an oil change so I am now 100% fully synthetic .... Mobil 1's finest!

All this is in readiness for a rolling road & rechip session this Friday at The Racing Line in Halifax The Racing Line (http://www.theracingline.co.uk/welcome.php)

I have been recommended by a pal who had his Evo VIII sorted there and he reckons they know what they are doing . Spoke to them on the phone and they were asking the right questions about the engine spec ..... so I will scan in the charts when I get back.

Also need to get the nitrous bottle filled this week as well so they can make sure that this is running right on the rollers as well.

Will update once I have further news!

Joff

[The Simps]

Good luck mate.

[Nova_Loon]

i bet you have put some money love and effort in to it good to see sum one who loves his nova

[Nova_Loon]

10 out of 10 mate i sin thant nova in total vauxhall

[Jonlem]

How much nitrous are you using and what type of rollers do they have ?

Personally I'd avoid using the gas on the rollers if its a braked type of setup and from LOTS of testing recently we have seen some extremely strange figures using widebands to tune nitrous.

Myself and Gaz'd with the Corsa have both lost engines due to trusting widebands, usually on gas they show rich when infact its running completely the opposite.

Feel free to drop me a PM, got plenty of experience in this and wouldn't want you to potentially ruin a good engine

[joff-turbo-nova]

How much nitrous are you using and what type of rollers do they have ?

Personally I'd avoid using the gas on the rollers if its a braked type of setup and from LOTS of testing recently we have seen some extremely strange figures using widebands to tune nitrous.

Myself and Gaz'd with the Corsa have both lost engines due to trusting widebands, usually on gas they show rich when infact its running completely the opposite.

Feel free to drop me a PM, got plenty of experience in this and wouldn't want you to potentially ruin a good engine

Pm'ed

[joff-turbo-nova]

Right this thread has now come full circle from September '02 when it was last on the rollers until today, when it has been on the rollers again under the 888 guise.

As mentioned I had a session booked on the rollers at a spot called The Racing Line , in Halifax tucked up on a small industrial estate on the outskirts.

Simon the chap who runs it seems to know how to get the most from these engines , although he specialises in the Evo's (there was a nice Evo X with just a 1000 miles on the clock getting a remap when I arrived)

Pics of the nova on the rollers ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/RollingRoad1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/RollingRoad2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/RollingRoad3.jpg

The session was really a game of two halves ..... got it set up and warmed up and gave it a few run ups and came up with this on standard management....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/RRoad.jpg

I was a bit miffed at this as I was wanting at least 260 bhp - aparently the boost controller on the standard ECU's are pants and this is what was holding it back.

So the nova came off the rollers for a while whilst I swapped over the standard chips for some EDS phase II ones I had brought with me , just in case we needed that little extra .... and I'm glad I did .... the results ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/RRoad2.jpg

WOW - 295 bhp and 310 ft/lb torque !!! Simon says his rollers are about cock on and read less than Well Lanes (which are a bit optimistic from experience)

Here's some video footage :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2hCl1wrVk8

Chuffed at that, but you will notice the boost comes in hard at 4500 rpm and at 5200 rpm it starts trailing off again - again due to the stock boost controller . I will be getting an Apexi jobbie which should smooth out the boost curve better.

It's an animal on the road now :D :D :D

Joff

[Jeff16v]

Big smiles there then:thumb: , i bet it'll be brutal when you swap the controller.

Nice to see its still being tweaked.

[The Simps]

Excellent results there Joff! Phase 2 rocks! My boost curve is a bit like that on p2.

[Jonlem]

Nice results Joff, what turbo are you using ? was did the boost peak at and then hold ?

[joff-turbo-nova]

Nice results Joff, what turbo are you using ? was did the boost peak at and then hold ?

Using a KKK Turbo Technics hybrid sourced from Wallace Performance.

Boosted peaked at 1.6 bar and then dropped to 1 bar.

Joff

[The Simps]

Using a KKK Turbo Technics hybrid sourced from Wallace Performance.

Boosted peaked at 1.6 bar and then dropped to 1 bar.

Joff


Sounds about right. P2 is meant to be 18psi holding 15psi.

I know a lot of people hate overboost but I think its great for normal driving. Generally means you don't have to rev past 5k.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Sounds about right. P2 is meant to be 18psi holding 15psi.

I know a lot of people hate overboost but I think its great for normal driving. Generally means you don't have to rev past 5k.

I stand corrected - just looked at the boost graph - peaked at 1.3 bar (18 psi) at 4750 then dropped back to 0.9 bar (13 psi)

AFR was roughly 10.5, peaked to 11.8 when the boost jumped up then came back to 10.5 after 5500

Joff

[The Simps]

I think EDS tends to run rich.

This was my graph with actuator set to 15psi and holding 10psi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20LET%20Build/img013.jpg


It now peaks at 22psi and drops to 18ish but can fall to 13. Fuelling is fine at 22psi. On standard kkk with a gas flowed head.

[Jonlem]

With a AVCR you can have that holding 18psi through the whole rev range.

[just vaux trev]

is that enough for you yet joff or are you gonna be crossing over the 300 mark

[krobinson]

Excellent results mate :D Cant wait to get mine together and on the rollers!

Keith

[Jonlem]

I'd say if that is the turbo I think you have then with good boost control you will see over 300hp.

[Adam]

Awesome result that.

Get a manual boost controller so that you can set it to hold the higher boost level
EDIT-Didn't noticed it had already been mentioned about holding the boost lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

I'm pleased and honoured to say that this thread has now had over ....


100,000 views !!!

I think this may be a PNG/Novaload record for a WIP thread for now - although Keith R is catching up !! lol lol

Cheers for all the comments and views over the last few years & see you all at PVS'08

Joff

[Pistol Pete]

Just had a read through this thread and looked at the photos. Some serious workmanship has gone into this Nova. Top marks to you, and congratulations on your TV feature. Well deserved. Good figures from the RR aswell, animal i bet!?

Im currently rebuilding my Nova at the moment, and your rebuild has given me encouragement and motivation to get it done, as been abit slack as of late!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Its been a while since I have made any changes but I did a bit more tinkering today .....

I sourced an Apexi boost controller on the advice of the chaps at The Racing Line who set up the car last year. I've had the controller about 6 months so I thought I'd best get it fitted before this years season kicks off in earnest!

I thought about the best place to put the controller and have come up with here .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Apexi1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Apexi2.jpg

Seems to nestle quite nicely on the end of the dash and is in easy reach for the all important tweaking when setting up.

Just need to figure out the wiring - the instruction manual says this :-


Apexi Loom-----------GM Loom

Red-------------------Black (ignition switched positive)
Purple-----------------Green (RPM signal)
Green-----------------Earth
Black------------------Earth
Grey------------------????? (throttle signal)
White-----------------Blue/red (speed signal from digidash transducer)

Anyone know on the C20LET which wire to use for the throttle sensor wire (as the C20LET has five wires going to the TPS)

Also have these in the box ......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Apexi4.jpg

This above is the boost sensor - easy to plumb in from the feed to the fuel pressure regulator.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Apexi3.jpg

Now this part above has me foxed a bit - I assume this will take the place of the amal value (which will be left wired in) but I am unsure which pipes should go where - any advice much appreciated !

Joff

[krobinson]

Can't help you with the wireing Joff, however i'll be interested when you find out! good to see you back updating.

[brucer]

id have a word with G8WCC (gareth) as he's got one on his iirc, sure hes got some pics on his wip.

[chrisnovaturbo]

pm'ed

[joff-turbo-nova]

OK,
With a bit of searching and some advice I think I now have this sussed ....

The Apexi grey wire for the TPS should be attached to a brown green wire here ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/C20LEtwiring.jpg

Which on the multiplug is pin 53 .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/C20LETpins.jpg

So thats the wiring issue sorted ! The plumbing bit I think goes from the standard piping which looks like this ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Controller1.jpg

To this with the Apexi controller....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/Controller1-1.jpg

Can you chaps confirm this is the correct way of plumbing in. Basically capping off the pipe to the turbo and the controller has the wastegate pipe on COM and the breather pipe on NC.

Cheers

Joff

[G8WCC]

hey joff got some pics and diagrams on my computer at home will pm them over to you myn is different as im running an external waste gate but ill work the plumbing out for you and send it over later

[dj_wudgey]

that flocked dash looks f*cking wicked mate!!

[krobinson]

How you getting on with the boost controller Joff?

[joff-turbo-nova]

How you getting on with the boost controller Joff?

Not quite got the hang of it yet - still sorting the gear learn stuff so I can limit boost in 1st and 2nd.

Its a really handy bit of kit - just a bit on the complicated side of things - I am eventually going to have it set up with the best settings on the rolling road at The Racing Line in Halifax who recommended the Apexi jobbie in the first place!

Joff

[2.0 nova paul]

this is 1 realy nice nova its give me some idears for mine was there a lot of modifcashion to do for the corsa b dash to fit in ?

[krobinson]

Did you ever get the boost controller setup Joff? Thinking about purchasing one.

[dj_wudgey]

Not quite got the hang of it yet - still sorting the gear learn stuff so I can limit boost in 1st and 2nd.

Its a really handy bit of kit - just a bit on the complicated side of things - I am eventually going to have it set up with the best settings on the rolling road at The Racing Line in Halifax who recommended the Apexi jobbie in the first place!

Joff
Thats the best way mate! Get some one else to do it!

[krobinson]

Earth to Joff

[Spudly]

I dont think he has had it fully done yet Keith as his nova has been in storage over winter, should be out soon though as i saw him at weekend and its MOT time next couple of weeks:thumb:

[krobinson]

LOL cheers Spudly :)

[Spudly]

Ill give him a text aswell to let him know youre still wanting his feedback on it too, my mate had one on his n/a nissan almera and he swore by it as even on the standard ecu setup he could tweak his air fuel mixture at any point through the rev range and he got some impressive power from that so should be perfect for a turbo, albeit very complicated, he tried to run me through it and i was like :eek:

lol

[dj_wudgey]

^ it does sound mega confusing! But if it gets you more power would be worth it ha ha!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Earth to Joff

Sorry Keith , wasn't ignoring you, for some reason I didn't get any emails telling me there were replies to my thread.

Anyway - its a great bit of kit once you get your head round how it works - it really does hold boost well all the way up to just over 6k, whereas before it was just coming in at 4.5 k and off at 5.5k . You can actually tweak it while driving along so you can feel the immediate effects of the changes.

I haven't set up the in gear learning option yet, something to sort in the next few weeks . I think I will get it on the rollers again so I know its set up at the optimal settings.

And yes it needs an MOT shortly - booked in for Saturday morning.

Joff

[krobinson]

Cheers Joff, I'd be interested in seeing the power curve with the new settings. I'll keep an eye out for an Apexi too, sounds like a great bit of kit.

[M Sutton]

Such a brilliant project. Seen this at the shows and spent alot of time walking around it!

[krobinson]

Any updates Joff?

[Southie]

Any updates Joff?
He weighed it in and bought a cat c Zafira for his wife lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

Any updates Joff?

The honest answer to this is no. The nova needs a recon on the turbo as the seals have gone so I will need to pull this off sometime and send it off for some TLC.

However you will see from my Meriva thread due to a few problems with the Vectra I am in need some something that I can rely upon that is not too high maintenance. The Vectra is now on 146k so I am looking to press the new 59 plate meriva into service sooner rather than later.

This coupled with the fact that I have some job dependant exams that I need to pass this year (no exam passes = dismissal from job come January 2012) makes my time even more limited for projects.

Such is the call on my time this year it will be unlikely that the nova will be taxed and pulled out of winter storage this year.

Once I have my exams sorted , which should be (touching lots of wood) by October this year I will be able to resume the trailer project and get the tubo changed over.

The joys of being a financial adviser!

Joff

[The Simps]

Know exactly what you're going through buddy! Bet your glad you left barclays too!!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Know exactly what you're going through buddy! Bet your glad you left barclays too!!

Never worked for Barclays, I'm with the other high street bank which didn't have to take government money.

I'm sure it will be worth it in the end (until they change the goal posts again!)

Joff

[MattBrown]

Much happened Joff?

Havent seen you at the shows this year, usually pop and say hi, even though you ask me which one I am every time lol

Hope shes still as shiny lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

Hi,

Not much happened this year - due to work commitments ( I needed a diploma in financial planning) and needing to sort my daily driver out (my new Meriva) the Nova has taken a back seat this year.

I need to get my turbo recon'ed over the winter as the seals have gone. I suspect this may be down to the higher pressure produced by the Z20LET oil pump - I will probably fit a restrictor bolt like the Z20LET boys do to lower the oil pressure.

Otherwise she's wrapped up waiting for next year.

Joff

[LEWI007]

Just read the whole thread from page 1.

Great job mate, love the flocking in the interior and the pillar gauges.

[Vlietje]

Took me 2,5 hours to read the whole thread last year! Keep up the good work Joff! Billing 2012????

[Edd]

First time ive had a look through this

I have to say what a stunning build, a real credit to you

[kirky_boy87]

great work pal, take my hat off 2 u fantastic job

[joff-turbo-nova]

Bit of an update,

You will recall that at Billing in 2010 the nova was smoking like a trooper , well, finally got my finger out in preparation for the 2012 season....

With the help of spud got the Nova out of storage, put some oil in the bores and cranked over for a bit, put the plugs back in and a bit of petrol and she spluttered into life. Not bad for being mothballed for 18 months!

Got the nova into the garage and onto the axle stands and got the front bumper off ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8948.jpg

We then stripped the intercooler and radiator off .....


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8949.jpg

Spud then suggested we used the windy gun on the plugs lollollollollollollollol

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8950.jpg

We then got the turbo off with lots of oil coming from the exhaust side .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8954.jpg

Here's a shot of the wastegate and exhaust blades .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8951.jpg

Got the turbo stripped and ready to be sent off for some new seals....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_8952.jpg

The engine bay needs a thorough clean and some of the silcone pipes need changing as they have discoloured due to oil vapour .The whole car needs a valet and there are some other jobs to do like changing the sub to a new JL one which hasn't got a damaged cone and putting the rear view mirror back on and generally giving it a once over !

Cheers to Spud for the assistance in getting things stripped and moved around!

Joff

[Graeme]

Excellent work Joff, can you link the bolt up please when you've found the right one please so I can get one too, I also be questioning Spud's motives helping you unbolt bits off your car whilst he is still building his lol

[joff-turbo-nova]

Excellent work Joff, can you link the bolt up please when you've found the right one please so I can get one too, I also be questioning Spud's motives helping you unbolt bits off your car whilst he is still building his lol

Have a look here ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120856167772

I got two, one for the nova, the other for the new Z20LET for the meriva.

Cheers

Joff

[Spudly]

Oi the cheek of you Graeme lol



Not a problem for the assist Joff, happy to be of help :thumb:

[Benn]

Nice link on the bolt, i need one too.

[Jeff16v]

Nice link on the bolt, i need one too.
It works on c20let as well then?

[Benn]

Yes, everyone used the Zlet one for the Clet as it lets in less oil, so it wont pool in the bottom and smoke..

[Jeff16v]

Yes, everyone used the Zlet one for the Clet as it lets in less oil, so it wont pool in the bottom and smoke..

Sweat, better order one then. Thank Joff and Benn.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Quick update....

As the MOT is booked for Saturday 12th May I thought I'd best get the turbo built up and back on the car lol

On the bench ready for fitting....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9160.jpg

Cleaned all the block and gearbox prior to fitting ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9161.jpg

All fitted , even got round to putting the radiator in too ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9166.jpg

Need to get the intercooler and lights fitted and a general clean !!

Joff

[kevster]

Sorry to spam but I need one of the bolts for my mrs Zafira gsi , we're is the best place to get one ..


Sorry joff

[joff-turbo-nova]

Sorry to spam but I need one of the bolts for my mrs Zafira gsi , we're is the best place to get one ..


Sorry joff

Try this ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VXR-Z20LET-ASTRA-ZAFIRA-TURBO-OIL-RESTRICTOR-MOD-/120903856944?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c266e7330#ht_698wt_1392

[kevster]

Done thanks Joff +rep

[Spudly]

Oooh good man Joff, when we getting together to restore the NE region then lol



Glad to see she will be back on the road again soon though in seriousness:d

[NOV4_SPORT]

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Good work Joff :)

[joff-turbo-nova]

Got the intercooler back on and bumper and grille trial fitted today, note the new look ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9168.jpg

Need to get the cable ties for the grille on the bumper glued on then its about done!

Joff

[nova_stee]

New looks 100 times better looks mean,wants smoked headlights

[Vlietje]

Got the intercooler back on and bumper and grille trial fitted today, note the new look ....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9168.jpg

Need to get the cable ties for the grille on the bumper glued on then its about done!

Joff

Bad ass! I likey the new look mucho mas!!

[Vlietje]

Btw nice touch those invisible headlamps and indicators!

[MK999]

Muuuch prefer the black intercooler!

[Spudly]

Muuuch prefer the black intercooler!





Grille is black too by the looks of it:thumb:




Looking good Joff, not much left to do now then?

[Nova_Tek]

looking awesome

[Connor]

Liking the painted intercooler and grill, a nice improvement.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Been busy today....

First get an MOT - Done - Passed

Then get a tax disc - Done - Paid

Then give it a wash - Done .....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9179.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9177.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9178.jpg

Joff

[Spudly]

Fantastic news Joff, ive just got mine out for a play out and now its started raining, sods law :cry:


Oh and the black looks way better imo, makes it more subtle, well as subtle as you can be with a big whack off intercooler hanging out the front of a nova lol

[M Sutton]

Stunning mate. Look forward to seeing this at some shows this year!

[novadave24]

very nice mate :)

[Vlietje]

So the beast is out on the streets again? Looks great, even better with the new front look!

[John]

looking good Joff! :)

[Benn]

The black looks much better, much less " look at me" Looks great.

[joff-turbo-nova]

The black looks much better, much less " look at me" Looks great.

Thanks, just need to get my boost sorted properly - seems to be cutting boost at 1 bar - I think the settings in the Apexi controller need playing with !

Will have a go later this week.

Joff

[nova_niek]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_9178.jpg


Get a load of this in your rear view mirror and be afraid. Be very afraid. :d

Love it Joff, pity Jeff and myself couldn't make it 2 weeks ago. Hope to catch up at Billing mate. :thumb:

Cheers,
Niek.

[jam-77-nova]

looks mint the colour suits it loads!! what bumper is it? the orignal kingdom developments one before they went lairy jap stylee??

[joff-turbo-nova]

looks mint the colour suits it loads!! what bumper is it? the orignal kingdom developments one before they went lairy jap stylee??

Yes, correct its the Kingdom Developments one they made before all the stupid Jap style cr@p came into fashion in the late 90's , GSI Big Mouth , I sourced it still in primer and it had a load of micro bubble holes from the original moulding which needed filling and sanding!

Colour is Europa Blue as found on the Astra G 888's and Coupe Turbo's.

Joff

[DAVIDKEDENS]

Looks brilliant, amazing work.

[jam-77-nova]

Yes, correct its the Kingdom Developments one they made before all the stupid Jap style cr@p came into fashion in the late 90's , GSI Big Mouth , I sourced it still in primer and it had a load of micro bubble holes from the original moulding which needed filling and sanding!

Colour is Europa Blue as found on the Astra G 888's and Coupe Turbo's.

Joff werent they just a gsi bumper with a extra bit in the middle,, havent seen any for sale seen the jap one on ebay few times but not these!! would love one they make nova look so much more beefier without looking stupid

[joff-turbo-nova]

werent they just a gsi bumper with a extra bit in the middle,, havent seen any for sale seen the jap one on ebay few times but not these!! would love one they make nova look so much more beefier without looking stupid

They are a fibreglass bumper from top to bottom. The wide mouth bit is considerably bigger than you would get with an OE GSI bumper with a bit grafted on the bottom.

Joff

[boyd_1989]

Well after 5 hours reading this from start to finish..... WOW !!!
I love this motor, was only meant to be having a quick look then got carried away lol.
Oh and is there anything which you cant do? Lol ... Amazing work mate.
Theres only a few things i would change, but it really is amazing mate!

[joff-turbo-nova]

Ok update on a few changes....

The centre console was looking a bit aged , the Dell Axim PDA has been somewhat troublesome for the last 3-4 years and completely packed up in 2013.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5775_zpsui79pwu5.jpg

The underlying adhesive had started to crack....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5777a_zps6rszeqtp.jpg

So it was out with the old.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5774_zps6owp3q9l.jpg

Any one wants a free PDA.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5776_zpsboevln5i.jpg

And out with the angle grinder. A TomTom Start 60 was inserted and I got busy with the fibreglass filler...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5780_zpssvilmfaw.jpg

And then some more...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5781_zpskoecxlwm.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5782_zpskuweqeyz.jpg

Then after lots of sanding I got the filler out and smoothed things off...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5926_zpsonggpajo.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_5925_zpsqccgxlfr.jpg

So broke the flocker out and the blue flock....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_6085_zpsq0d5hzbw.jpg

I have de-blinged it a bit as well. And all wired back up in the car...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_6107a_zpsm2nwhonq.jpg

Couldn't resist changing the start up and shut down screens to the 888 logo !

[joff-turbo-nova]

Also did a job I have been putting off since 2013 (as I didn't have the Nova out last year) - the cambelt !

Here is the original one from the engine build - well over due on time rather than miles...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_6102_zpsph61oije.jpg

After removal it seemed in very good condition, but I didn't want to take any chances...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_6108_zpswfascfga.jpg

So on with the new idlers and belt (after a lot of swearing and grazing of knuckles)...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/IMG_6109_zpswjltlo3h.jpg

Used the special tensioner tool I got a few weeks back and tensioned using the Haynes method of winding on 7 teeth from the marks and tensioning at that point . Seemed to work fine with just under 90 degrees of deflection in the belt.

Suffice to say my levels of patience and good will have been somewhat diminished today - I forgot how much of a git changing belts with an inch and a quarter clearance can be!

Need to change the oil and flush through some new brake fluid and it should be ready for the MOT in a couple of weeks.

Cheers

Joff

[Benn]

Love the new center console. Though youd of gone with a tablet over a satnav. Looks much better. Black knobs are nicer too.

Oh and the smoother and tidier you put filler in, the easier it is to sand out.

[nova_niek]

TomTom, proudly engineered in the Netherlands. :d

[joff-turbo-nova]

TomTom, proudly engineered in the Netherlands. :d

So I found out last week at a pub quiz !!

Joff

[mowgli]

that doesn't surprise me....

what with the number of people staggering out of hash cafe's without a clue where they are going........lol lol

[Southie]

What happened to this old beast, always loved this build?

[joff-turbo-nova]

What happened to this old beast, always loved this build?

Still alive and in my garage under a cover, not been to many shows lately due to other things going on in my life at the mo - will try and get back into it in 2020 !

Joff

[Southie]

Nice to know Joff, never forget the time I saw that double dash for the first time :thumb:

Also all your pictures still work from start to finish on the wip which is a total bonus, hopefully this will make others aware of a decent build and give others a winter boost.