View Full Version : Ready for Germany :):)
krobinson
01-05-05, 10:51 AM
Spare Engine is now fitted, runnning and ready for my trip to Germany! Its been a tough few weeks, but its finally sorted. I'll run this engine until my 1300 is back in action.
Some Fresh pix with my New Mirrors and Headlight washers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/ndz3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/ndz4.jpg
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Keith
ANDYRACER
01-05-05, 11:18 AM
Looking good mate. Glad uve got something sorted for the trip and im liking the mirrors and the washer jets.
Col_Mk1
01-05-05, 11:25 AM
very nice never seen them washer jets b4
Are the washer jets off an mk2 astra?? not amazingly keen on them, but your car looks stunning!!! :wink:
looks gorgeous keith :lol:
elsey197
01-05-05, 12:33 PM
That looks excellent keith well done, see you finally got the mirrors on :D
very nice never seen them washer jets b4
Hmmm I have, haven't I Keith?!?!
:evil:
lol - Seriously, looks very nice m8 - those mirrors are the best for Nova's imo.
Have fun in the Fatherland!
the jets will be off a mk3 astra gsi iirc
do they work
scott.parker
01-05-05, 01:17 PM
Nice one mate glad your all sorted now,like the mirrors mate very nice touch,but i have never been a big fan of the headlight washers,just think they look to bulky,though must say mate you car is getting better all the time very nice.. :wink: :D
Scott
elsey197
01-05-05, 02:17 PM
I just noticed where is your roll cage :?:
the jets will be off a mk3 astra gsi iirc
do they work
Yep they look like the ones off mk3 astra gsi grills.
Car looks awesome :wink: :D
krobinson
01-05-05, 05:56 PM
The sun came out earlier, perfect opertunity for some quality Pics :)
The Roll cage is in my loft. I'm waiting till i buy some seats, harness's, rear strut brace etc and re-do the interior. Tho the interior in it is fookin comfy and i love it. So still a little undecided!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/ndz5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/ndz6.jpg
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NovaloadedAgain
01-05-05, 06:23 PM
Smart, It really does the small block owners proud. 8)
wow that looks even more stunning!!!! i love it....
Good going dude.
Glad you're back in action and ready for the ring 8)
i thought the washer jets are just std nova parts that you can get from vaux :?: im sure they were availiable as an extra on some early models
i thought the washer jets are just std nova parts that you can get from vaux :?: im sure they were availiable as an extra on some early models
They were but the Nova ones were horrific bulky boxey ugly things! The ones like myself and Keith (now) has are Astra MK3 GSi ones, straight fit and suit the Nova shape perfectly imo.
hmm they do look really good
how do you plumb then in then :?:
Sshhhhh............you don't - they're just for looks...
:lol:
You can plumb them in by getting the OE Nova headlight washer bottle, pump and wiring - Vauxhall might still be able to order them - they're on EPC.......... :wink:
the only trouble is finding a set :lol:
martweaver
02-05-05, 07:21 PM
Very, Very nice mate - can't think where i've seen those mirrors & headlight washers before but damit, they look mint!!! :wink:
For anyone reading this - Keith deserves a masssive amount of respect for getting this car roadworthy for the Nurburgring trip, the amount of bad luck he has had is unbelievable, considering the care that has gone into rebuilding the car!!
WELL DONE MATE!! I look forward to the trip!!!
karl Rowntree
02-05-05, 09:44 PM
Well done Keith on getting it finished mate and it really is a credit to you by the way it looks. Great to see a nova being built to such a high standard.
Look forward to seeing you next week mate, i think you guys are coming down to mine the night before so bring on a few beers on the wednesday night :wink:
Have a safe trip over to us mate.
Karl
krobinson
02-05-05, 10:39 PM
Cheers guys!!
I moved my fuel pump back down to the tank, as it wasnt fueling right. Now its much better, but i have two holes in the bay :( But i'll get them sorted when i return from the ring ;)
Oh, went to a superb location and took 430 pics of the car, on two cameras. Expect a thread soon ;) They came out stunning!!
Keith
scott.parker
02-05-05, 10:42 PM
Cheers guys!!
I moved my fuel pump back down to the tank, as it wasnt fueling right. Now its much better, but i have two holes in the bay :( But i'll get them sorted when i return from the ring ;)
Oh, went to a superb location and took 430 pics of the car, on two cameras. Expect a thread soon ;) They came out stunning!!
Keith
430 :o
Nice one :lol:
I got some nice piccys yesterday of mine,but though best not over flod nl with them,might upset jim :lol:
Scott
karl Rowntree
02-05-05, 10:44 PM
430 pics! Didnt think you could physically take that many pictures of a nova :lol:
Had to do the same with my pump keith, they just dont work in the engine bay. Mounted mine just below the tank on the verticle face of the floor pan, works a treat now and not had any problems with it.
glad you got is sorted mate and looks forward to the massive amount of pics :lol:
krobinson
02-05-05, 10:55 PM
430 pics! Didnt think you could physically take that many pictures of a nova :lol:
Had to do the same with my pump keith, they just dont work in the engine bay. Mounted mine just below the tank on the verticle face of the floor pan, works a treat now and not had any problems with it.
Will get that part of the bay re-painted when i refit the 1300, and get a bailey oil catch tank :)
Oh. And someones offered me a good XE for the spare engine, clean swap. Think i might just take him up on that, and tuck it under the bench in the garage for the future.
Keith
scott.parker
02-05-05, 10:59 PM
430 pics! Didnt think you could physically take that many pictures of a nova :lol:
Had to do the same with my pump keith, they just dont work in the engine bay. Mounted mine just below the tank on the verticle face of the floor pan, works a treat now and not had any problems with it.
Will get that part of the bay re-painted when i refit the 1300, and get a bailey oil catch tank :)
Oh. And someones offered me a good XE for the spare engine, clean swap. Think i might just take him up on that, and tuck it under the bench in the garage for the future.
Keith
20xe or 16xe mate? but iether way good straight swap,snap it off him quick! :P
scott
shy witness
03-05-05, 12:44 AM
the cars looking outstanding mate--- and fair play 2 u 4 getting it up and running 4 germany--- well done
:lol:
ollster
03-05-05, 09:12 AM
looks mint mate, have you got any pics of how you mounted your 400 mirrors
All ready now for a HID headlight conversion :wink:
I'm also loving the chrome strips on the bumper... bling 8)
C-S_Cormac
03-05-05, 05:14 PM
A real credit to you Keith, If its atall possible it actully looks even better in the flesh...
glad you are ready to go keith, be careful on the caroussel, you might whack your exhaust, if you do go on it enter at the top as if you go on too early it fires you straight out towards the wall :roll:
Have a safe trip
Chris
karl Rowntree
03-05-05, 10:03 PM
LOL at chris's comment above. Very true mate, i did the caroussel once in a nova and once only! :o Never again, though i hope the evo will be up to it.
If i was you keith i would go around the top with your suspension set up :wink:
krobinson
03-05-05, 10:59 PM
looks mint mate, have you got any pics of how you mounted your 400 mirrors
Hey Olly, hope you are keeping well!
The mirrors are mounted on alloy plates which i had made, and i coated them in carbon fiber. I lined them up and drilled into the door, and used long nuts and bolts to hold them on. Simple enough really!
Keith
ollster
03-05-05, 11:51 PM
hi keith
yeh im fine mate, im just finishing final year of uni so not touched the nova for a while + i sold the calibra and bought a mint polo g40 whch has kept me entertained for a while :lol:
I have had my brand new 400 mirrors sat around for a while and havent got round to trial fitting them, but i have made some carbon base plates up, i just didnt want to drill the doors if i could get away with it.
Your car is looking fantastic though mate, cant wait to get cracking on mine again, should hopefully be building a few cars this year, got a mates chevette with a rover v8 lump to get stuck into + an opel ascona if i can convince my mate to buy it :) cant wait to finish uni and start building cars, going to shows and drinking beer again lol
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