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ttnovalove
18-01-06, 03:24 PM
Please can you settle an argument with my cousin and prove him wrong, by everyone supporting me and replying to this message.

Vauxhall did NOT make a 1.2SR nova , they only made a 1.3 and 1.4, and the 1.3 was only produced in the mark1 version. Am i correct?? :?:

Also did vaxhall make a 2.0 nova??? :?:

:!: Can as many people reply to this just so i can rub it in his face please!!??!! :!:
Iain
18-01-06, 03:29 PM
They didn't make a 1.2SR, although didn't the Swing or some special 1.2 model share the SR shell? You're right they only made made mk1 1.3SR's and there's mk1 and mk2 1.4SR's. Also they never made a 2.0 Nova.

Is your cousin 5 or something? :P
novarobbo
18-01-06, 03:52 PM
btw im sure vauxhall did the odd 2.0.. and the above is correct with sr's..

but im deffo sure vauxhall had a couple of 2.0's made, sure someone will correct me if im wrong tho
SRimon
18-01-06, 04:06 PM
never made 2.0

there were rally works specials 1.8 (Mk1 Astra GTE engines)
novarobbo
18-01-06, 04:50 PM
afaik lotus done a 2.0 16v nova!!

http://www.16vmini.co.uk/faq.php3#13
7th line down on here there some pics about somewhere too

im not 100% sure about this tho

robbo
scott.parker
18-01-06, 05:14 PM
afaik lotus done a 2.0 16v nova!!

http://www.16vmini.co.uk/faq.php3#13
7th line down on here there some pics about somewhere too

im not 100% sure about this tho

robbo

LOL thats all just a fake,just the same as if wer to badge my nova up as a lotus 16v,some one just made it like every other xe nova.

Scott
amggsi
18-01-06, 05:20 PM
Probably confused with Marcus Plowmans Nova, but AFAIK there were some kind of Lotus Novas in development, but never actually made it anywhere!
Click (http://www.maxpower.co.uk/site/article.asp?ID=3523&s=3)
scott.parker
18-01-06, 05:26 PM
Look this topic has come up loads of times over the years i have been on hear,and every time the same reply is nope Lotus never made any...

{ max power}
A few years back, the boffins at Lotus got together to play around with a couple of Novas that happened to be hanging about. Some time later, they`d fitted them with bigger twin-cam engines and called them Lotus Novas.
Over in Northern Ireland, a bloke called Marcus Plowman heard about the Lotus Novas and decided to build his own version

Wher are they now then eh??? :roll:
Rexy
18-01-06, 05:50 PM
PMSL at this thread...

Vauxhall might as well of made a 2.0l 16v ;)

There is only a 1.3 SR 1.4 sr and a 1.3 GT ;)

1.2 and 1.3 engines are visibly identical, so maybe he got confused.
Riggy
18-01-06, 05:53 PM
you mean this one :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_18.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_19.jpg
Mark T
18-01-06, 05:54 PM
They didn't make a 1.2SR, although didn't the Swing or some special 1.2 model share the SR shell? You're right they only made made mk1 1.3SR's and there's mk1 and mk2 1.4SR's. Also they never made a 2.0 Nova.

Is your cousin 5 or something? :P

It was the sting only on a G plate.. Same as an SR however had the 1.2 coupled to the CR box
Mark T
18-01-06, 05:58 PM
PMSL at this thread...

Vauxhall might as well of made a 2.0l 16v ;)

There is only a 1.3 SR 1.4 sr and a 1.3 GT ;)

1.2 and 1.3 engines are visibly identical, so maybe he got confused.


Whats a 1.3GT?
scott.parker
18-01-06, 06:03 PM
PMSL at this thread...

Vauxhall might as well of made a 2.0l 16v ;)

There is only a 1.3 SR 1.4 sr and a 1.3 GT ;)

1.2 and 1.3 engines are visibly identical, so maybe he got confused.


Whats a 1.3GT?

Euro 13sr :wink:
Stuart
18-01-06, 06:05 PM
i belive the 1.3 GT has the injection stuff on it lol.



the 1.2 flair has a near as damn it identicle bodyshell/interior to the SR's of the time.
scott.parker
18-01-06, 06:06 PM
you mean this one :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_18.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marcusplowman/A16VOO/A16VOO_19.jpg

tell you what though if wer Louts i would of made sure them drums got an upgrade,and had some better disks then in the first pic! :lol:
Jack
18-01-06, 06:24 PM
Please can you settle an argument with my cousin and prove him wrong, by everyone supporting me and replying to this message.

Vauxhall did NOT make a 1.2SR nova , they only made a 1.3 and 1.4, and the 1.3 was only produced in the mark1 version. Am i correct?? :?:

Also did vaxhall make a 2.0 nova??? :?:

:!: Can as many people reply to this just so i can rub it in his face please!!??!! :!:
No 1.2SR's
No 2.0's

According to ABI, all the 1.3's are Mk1:

VAUXHALL NOVA PEARL, 1297cc (1989-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA SPORT, 1297cc (1985 - 1985)
VAUXHALL NOVA SR, 1297cc (1983-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1985-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1985-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1987-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA GL, 1297cc (1985-1987)
VAUXHALL NOVA GL, 1297cc (1985-1987)
RJM25R
18-01-06, 07:29 PM
i'M SURE LOTUS WOULN'T PUT 17" WHEELS WITH THE WRONG OFFSET, OR STICK CITROEN AX SPOILERS ON THE ROOF!
Mike.
18-01-06, 07:53 PM
i'M SURE LOTUS WOULN'T PUT 17" WHEELS WITH THE WRONG OFFSET, OR STICK CITROEN AX SPOILERS ON THE ROOF!

Don't forget about the Metro bonnet vent :lol:
starkmotorsport
18-01-06, 08:49 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Lotus my arse, does anyone REALLY think that they would put their name to such a "Terry Tuperware" car like that!?

And there were no "works" 1800's either.
Jack
18-01-06, 09:10 PM
lmfao @ "terry tupperware" :lol:

Having said that, remember they did overhaul a Skoda (or was it a Lada, can't remember now) on Top Gear once!
amggsi
18-01-06, 09:11 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Lotus my a***, does anyone REALLY think that they would put their name to such a "Terry Tuperware" car like that!?

And there were no "works" 1800's either.

Where is all the tuperware on that car???
Fair enough the AX spoiler isn't everyones cup of tea, but this car was built it 98, trends change!!
And as for the vents, I don't think the owner is that fussed on the look of them either, but they aren't there for looks, 2.0 redtop and twin 45's, you need something to let cold air in and hot air out!!!!!
loggyboy
18-01-06, 10:29 PM
tell you what though if wer Louts i would of made sure them drums got an upgrade,and had some better disks then in the first pic! :lol:

The nova in the max feature eventually had porka brakes IIRC - i have the issue at home, il dig it up. IIRC it mentions the fat it just has lotus badges.
amggsi
18-01-06, 10:42 PM
tell you what though if wer Louts i would of made sure them drums got an upgrade,and had some better disks then in the first pic! :lol:

The nova in the max feature eventually had porka brakes IIRC - i have the issue at home, il dig it up. IIRC it mentions the fat it just has lotus badges.

The first pic that Scott is talking about is how it sits now, so no Porsche brakes on it!!!!
Phil_G
18-01-06, 11:17 PM
i belive the 1.3 GT has the injection stuff on it lol.


bing bang wrong!

broke a Opel Corsa A 1.3GT on a C plate way back when (about 2000 actually) and there was no injection in sight.
scott.parker
19-01-06, 12:56 AM
tell you what though if wer Louts i would of made sure them drums got an upgrade,and had some better disks then in the first pic! :lol:

The nova in the max feature eventually had porka brakes IIRC - i have the issue at home, il dig it up. IIRC it mentions the fat it just has lotus badges.

The first pic that Scott is talking about is how it sits now, so no Porsche brakes on it!!!!

God not only are some of stupid enough to think they made the car,but you also could not tell that i was taking the piss out of the fact there is not disks.... :roll:
amggsi
19-01-06, 09:36 AM
God not only are some of stupid enough to think they made the car,but you also could not tell that i was taking the p**s out of the fact there is not disks.... :roll:


I know you were taking the piss about no discs, I was just replying to loggyboys post!!!!

And no I don't think I built the car............
craig green
19-01-06, 11:43 AM
Hated that car when it was on the cover of MAX.

Nasty AX rear spoiler, too many vents & 17" rims!!

Helios Blue though. MMMMMMmmmmm
Lee H
19-01-06, 01:47 PM
Also reckons its got 230bhp :roll:
novapearl
19-01-06, 02:00 PM
OK - so is MY 1300 G plate saloon a Mark 1 or 2?
Has side repeaters on wings if it makes a difference?

Hmmm-what would be the point in a 1.2 SR then?

Adam

I quote:

:!: Can as many people reply to this just so i can rub it in his face please!!??!! :!:[/quote]
No 1.2SR's
No 2.0's

According to ABI, all the 1.3's are Mk1:

VAUXHALL NOVA PEARL, 1297cc (1989-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA SPORT, 1297cc (1985 - 1985)
VAUXHALL NOVA SR, 1297cc (1983-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1985-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1985-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA L, 1297cc (1987-1989)
VAUXHALL NOVA GL, 1297cc (1985-1987)
VAUXHALL NOVA GL, 1297cc (1985-1987)[/quote]
Jack
19-01-06, 05:16 PM
OK - so is MY 1300 G plate saloon a Mark 1 or 2?
G reg will be Mk1.

Oh look, a Handy Thread :lol: (http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=520857&highlight=#520857)
SRimon
19-01-06, 05:25 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And there were no "works" 1800's either.

I read a magazine ages ago where theres a nova rally graphics etc with the early Mk1 Astra GTE engine, which was done by the same motorsport lot who raced the Mk2 Astra GTE's

It wasn't produced by vauxhall, but was done by one of the vauxhall motorsport lot...can't remember details as it was only something i saw on the web...dated from the mid-late 80's tho