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Looking superb keith! Hope all goes well at mot!
wilson_sri
27-07-08, 06:22 PM
Any news on your interior?
krobinson
28-07-08, 12:05 AM
Looking good :thumb:
Exhaust is an inch bigger than perfect though lol
Size matters!! :thumb:
krobinson
28-07-08, 12:06 AM
Any news on your interior?
None yet, going to call again tomorrow, hopefully I'll have it the first week in august.
krobinson
30-07-08, 10:45 PM
Well folks, I'm pleased to announce I have sorted the Idle problem. It turned out to be a broken wire to the TPS sensor which was making it idle high.
I've now run a new wire neatly to the ECU and hey presto the ECU light went out and its idleing fine.
Huge thanks to Ben for the wireing diagrams and help last night, without him i'd still be headscratching!
Just need to put the finishing touches down this week and then book MOT :)
I'll do another video maybe tomorrow after work of it idleing fine :)
Keith
Exellento.. Beers all round!!
Yup and rightly so.
Well done mate.
vaughanmc
31-07-08, 10:51 AM
Nice one mate, I'll be interested to see how all the interior looks complete :)
Cool.
Out of interest, which wire was it? The ground?
krobinson
31-07-08, 06:10 PM
Cool.
Out of interest, which wire was it? The ground?
The ground and the brown and blue are shared with other parts, So I thought it had to be the green and brown, and indeed it was. Not sure where it's broke, so I just ran a fresh wire and it solved the problem :)
Got some insurance quotes, Greenlight won't cover the car, and some tit Darren (he's absolutely useless) said he didnt know why.
Adrian Flux came in best with:
- £587, market value for the car, and all mod's replaced.
or
- £800, Agreed value.
I'm going to run with the agreed value policy as soon as I can afford it.
Keith
Tried HIC?
They beat Flux by £120 for me.
And how come its £200 more for agreed value?
HIC just send out a agreed value form which you fill in and return with pics etc, and then they agree a value with you. It costs £15 on top of the normal quote price....
krobinson
31-07-08, 06:17 PM
Flux only have one company that cover's Northern Ireland and thats Highway, so they've had to put me on one of there classic policys with another firm with agreed value.
Greenlight also use highway and said they couldnt cover it.
I dont think HIC cover NI :(
Keith
Ahhh, totally forgot you were in NI.
Fair do's id go with that then.
Im with Highway through HIC
Well folks, I'm pleased to announce I have sorted the Idle problem. It turned out to be a broken wire to the TPS sensor which was making it idle high.
I've now run a new wire neatly to the ECU and hey presto the ECU light went out and its idleing fine.
Huge thanks to Ben for the wireing diagrams and help last night, without him i'd still be headscratching!
Just need to put the finishing touches down this week and then book MOT :)
I'll do another video maybe tomorrow after work of it idleing fine :)
Keith
Glad you managed to get it sorted mate, pleased to help.
martweaver
31-07-08, 07:24 PM
Glad you sorted the idling problem mate :thumb:
Can't you insure yourself?;)
krobinson
31-07-08, 08:09 PM
Glad you sorted the idling problem mate :thumb:
Can't you insure yourself?;)
I can insure myself for £180, but thats as a 1.2L Nova (standard) lol. My company doesn't cater for modifications :mad:
krobinson
31-07-08, 09:13 PM
Video as promised.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/th_100_4498.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/?action=view¤t=100_4498.flv)
vaughanmc
31-07-08, 09:15 PM
Sounds mint Keith
Well done mate :)
chrisnovaturbo
31-07-08, 10:16 PM
love the sound of turbo lumps. and sounds sweet.
krobinson
01-08-08, 07:05 PM
Cheers everyone :)
awsome news keith :thumb:
stuartyj21
01-08-08, 10:33 PM
looking forward to see the finished project next week keith, thats if your still going to the RRday?
krobinson
01-08-08, 10:36 PM
I'm still going, but in my other Nova.
It would be plain silly to put the Turbo on the rollers as its not even moved 100 yards yet.
Keith
stuartyj21
01-08-08, 10:37 PM
wise move, till next time then!
lee-loon
02-08-08, 08:18 PM
Have you got a date on the MOT?
THE best nova/car project i have ever seen.
Complete dedication.
krobinson
02-08-08, 09:42 PM
Have you got a date on the MOT?
THE best nova/car project i have ever seen.
Complete dedication.
Cheers - Not got a date yet, I want to sort everything before I actually book it.
Keith
lee-loon
02-08-08, 09:46 PM
sorry forgot you had no interior!
greg1.4
02-08-08, 09:56 PM
this is the best nova i have seen!!
love this car.
real credit to you mate..
krobinson
03-08-08, 03:34 PM
Did a little bit of work to the car today, raised the front slightly and made a list of things that I need to do:
To Do List:
- Source and fit door switches
- Source and fit dash bulbs
- Fit Sun visors
- Source and fit new headlight clip
- Source and fit front Indicator bulbs
- Source and fit brake-light switch
- Source and fit hazard switch
- Source and fit fuel filter
- Finish Dashboard
- Source and fit grommets in door cards
- Mount ECU behind Dash
- Paint and fit Antiroll bar
- Paint and fit rear anti-roll bar
- Remove rear discs to adjust handbrake cable
- Fit soundproofing
- Source spare wheel and fit with tool kit
- Connect wiring to rear number plate light
Bad news is the Interior wont be ready until late August.
Keith
Bad news is the Interior wont be ready until late August.
Is only a few more weeks mate, will only take half an hour to fit when it does turn up, by the time you have sorted the list you should be just about ready when it comes.
shy witness
03-08-08, 04:16 PM
bummer about the interior keith...but sure its not that long to wait.
it'll give you enough time to sort out any other we things.
quote
"Remove rear discs to adjust handbrake cable"
ya dont need to remove the discs m8..................ya can adjust them by putting the larger hole in the disc/hub at the bottom.
and adjust it with a screwdriver#.
a wee torch is handy on this occasion
peester
03-08-08, 04:33 PM
, raised the front slightly .
Keith
was too low?? scrubbed??
lee-loon
03-08-08, 04:59 PM
was too low?? scrubbed??
looks too low IMO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4492.jpg
krobinson
03-08-08, 06:52 PM
was too low?? scrubbed??
Nope, didnt scrubb because I wont give it the chance to scrub. I just raised it a little until after it's finished and MOT'd.
Keith
peester
03-08-08, 11:29 PM
^^ yay.. goodo. Of course, mot -spec.. then down shep!
lee-loon: dont be gay, looks spot on slammed.
krobinson
07-08-08, 06:53 PM
No Major update yet,
I've got some nice plated battery terminals fitted, makes that area look much neater. I've also replaced all the bulbs in the dash, now everything lights up as it should!! I've got a brand new hazard switch fitted, i'm going to try and never touch it so it doesnt break!! I've the anti-roll bar fitted to the front, and the rear ready for fitting, but i'm feeling **** after a large meal with work so i'll leave it till tomorrow/weekend.
I had the car out for a little mile drive, and it's flipping awesome, it's so sharp on the throttle, I just kept swearing with a huge grin on my face, and thats hardly touching the throttle, I can't imagine what it's going to be like when I get to really drive it properly.
I found it seriously hard to keep it off boost (running engine in) The hybrid turbo seems to be producing more boost than the ECU wants so it's thrown up a "max boost" fault, but this will be cured by adjusting the actuator and later by fitting Phase chips.
I called off with my Interior trimmer who said he'll have the rear seats sorted within a week, and the fronts soon after, so once they are back i'll get it MOT'd.
Keith
vaughanmc
07-08-08, 07:37 PM
Nice update mate :)
Can't wait to see this interior
Wind the actuator rod all the way so that it cant make boost.....
krobinson
09-08-08, 06:08 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_4610.jpg
Just a picture of my new turbo heat shield. Made by a friend of mine - Jeff. Its stainless steel, I think it looks nice and subtle.
Keith
stuartyj21
09-08-08, 07:21 PM
just another finishing touch to an awsome car, i cant wait to see this in the very near future.
it would have been good on the RRday to day but hopefully the next one..
Looks great Keith! sorry to pick holes, but i dont like the chrome wing bolts, would look way better colour coded! (but its your car and all that!)lol
nova_niek
09-08-08, 10:31 PM
Just finished reading page 110 to this here page. I'm lost for words Keith. Honest. Thumbs up all the way. And when we meet up I'll buy you a proper pint. Well deserved mate!
Cheers,
Niek
P.S. can't wait to get cracking with the Red Shed. Now what's the winning lottery number again? :)
krobinson
14-08-08, 08:01 PM
Needed a boost gauge, couldnt really find anything that wasnt too Fast and Furious or glow in the dark, then I stubled across this Old skool cool Courtenay Turbo gauge. It's new but most likely old stock as it was fairly dusty inside its box (which also looks old lol)
I removed the clock and enlarged a hole big enough for it to fit in snuggly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/000_0160.jpg
It looked piss on it's own, but once fitted, it looks like it should be there and matches the clocks perfectly.
Keith
I like that, looks jut right, just shame its not got a multi coloured neon backlight lol
krobinson
14-08-08, 08:17 PM
It has no backlight because the bulb is broke lol. I need an old skool screw in torch bulb to fit it!
peester
14-08-08, 08:44 PM
halfords mate for the bulb, if nowhere else..
Matches your dash clocks really well :thumb:
craig green
15-08-08, 12:00 PM
Same gauge as mine Keith, I think they were made to match Vauxhall dials at the time.
I still have mine fitted as a reminder of what once was.
looks excellent keith :thumb:
wilson_sri
15-08-08, 05:56 PM
Same gauge as mine Keith, I think they were made to match Vauxhall dials at the time.
I still have mine fitted as a reminder of what once was.
Or what it could be ;)
Gauge looks great there Keith. How much was the gauge? Do courtenay still do them?
if you ever get stuck for old school looking gauges try Nomad gauges i've been using them for yrs and they are bang-on
http://nomadracing.co.uk/gauges.html
krobinson
15-08-08, 06:49 PM
Or what it could be ;)
Gauge looks great there Keith. How much was the gauge? Do courtenay still do them?
They still list it on their website, i'd say they are old stock though as I cant see it being a popular buy anymore with everyone going VXR mad.
stuartyj21
15-08-08, 07:02 PM
looks good there keith, i take it your going to trim it into the dash properly..
krobinson
15-08-08, 07:14 PM
looks good there keith, i take it your going to trim it into the dash properly..
What do you mean?
stuartyj21
15-08-08, 07:37 PM
the gaps around the gauge where the clock used to be.
krobinson
15-08-08, 07:50 PM
the gaps around the gauge where the clock used to be.
i'm happy with how it looks, I think filling in those gaps with something wouldnt work well.
Keith
Its a shame that you couldnt fit it behind the original clock but think the gauge would be to big.
Sweet build tho.
Welsh Dan
16-08-08, 12:05 AM
I'm with stuarty on this one, it doesnt fit with the attention to detail on the rest of the car. You could fibreglass the clock surround to be a flat face, holesaw a hole in it for the dial to sit flush, then spray/flock it.
On the whole though the car looks great.
^ I'm with stupid.
It lets the side down at the minute mate, looks like it's waiting to be finished.
The car is looking awesome as said though :)
You should hear the turbo spin of this thing, its unreal and crying out for a Dump valve, Not long to go now till she's moted and road legal!
Love the guage, id keep it were it is also but try and make it look a little 'more at home' You know my meaning!!
krobinson
16-08-08, 05:35 PM
I've got a few things finished today. I adjusted the rear shoes and now the handbrake is perfect. I've also fitted the proper vauxhall metal fuel filter, sunvisors etc. The list is getting smaller!!
- Source and fit door switches
- Source and fit front Indicator bulbs
- Source and fit grommets in door cards
- Mount ECU behind Dash
- Source spare wheel and fit with tool kit
- Connect wiring to rear number plate light
- Finish hoseing to wash/wipe
- Trim front drives so I can fit the centercaps
Keith
Keith I have to agree on the subject of the gauge!! I flushed my rev counter into my vent place:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/leeberto/SP_A1563.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/leeberto/SP_A1564.jpg
Thinks thats what people mean, obviously on a smaller scale.
Thats picking holes though Keith, cars coming on great. Can't wait to get up close to this!!!!!!
krobinson
16-08-08, 10:37 PM
Keith I have to agree on the subject of the gauge!! I flushed my rev counter into my vent place:
Thinks thats what people mean, obviously on a smaller scale.
Thats picking holes though Keith, cars coming on great. Can't wait to get up close to this!!!!!!
I know what your saying, but I cant see anything wrong with how mine is fitted, if you saw it in the flesh you wouldnt touch it. Maybe the flash of the camera makes it looks wrong?
I'm not sure, but I think it looks like it should be there. I'd have to flock it to get the same finish after filling it in, I dont have a flocking kit, and i'm not having any dealings with another outside company for a long time because they are all useless.
If anything flushing in yours looks out of place, I'd have just fitted some SR/GSI clocks if you wanted a rev counter.
Keith
1.6 8v turbo nova
16-08-08, 11:10 PM
I have my turbo gauge located there too. one thing ive found is that the hazard light switch doesn't always stay clicked in.. kinda annoying lol.
I know what your saying, but I cant see anything wrong with how mine is fitted, if you saw it in the flesh you wouldnt touch it. Maybe the flash of the camera makes it looks wrong?
I'm not sure, but I think it looks like it should be there. I'd have to flock it to get the same finish after filling it in, I dont have a flocking kit, and i'm not having any dealings with another outside company for a long time because they are all useless.
If anything flushing in yours looks out of place, I'd have just fitted some SR/GSI clocks if you wanted a rev counter.
Keith
Don't worry its only a suggestion Keith, I'm not trying to run your car down.
The rev counter? All about different opinions, I decided I'd work with what I have, and create something a little different using a spare vent sorround. I reckon it looks ok once fitted.
:thumb:
hybridturbo
17-08-08, 01:15 PM
Very nice i would of had a custom steering column surround made and then flocked to house the boost gauge like so..
http://podi.ca/Img/Products/DigitalRed.jpg
Then you wouldnt have to wear a watch or pull out your phone to tell the time lol
I have my turbo gauge located there too. one thing ive found is that the hazard light switch doesn't always stay clicked in.. kinda annoying lol.
I doubt Keith will ever switch his hazards on lol
ben doodar
17-08-08, 07:44 PM
you must have spent 10-20k on this? easy!
dont blame you mind, if i had the cash like that id be building my dream nova too. lol, spot on mate.
krobinson
20-08-08, 08:37 PM
Well, I got bored tonight and finished off a few other small areas.
Changes you'll see since last photos are the centercaps all on, and mudflaps all on, all lights fully working. However lots of background work has gone into the likes of the handbrake, fuel filter, adjustment to drives etc. Just wish the car was fully legal so I could take it a proper run. All in good time!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/000_0177.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/000_0176.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/000_0178.jpg
Still no word on the interior, starting to get to me now tbh :(
Keith
file:///F:/My%20Pictures/NEW%20FROM%20CAM/2008-08-20/000_0176.jpgfile:///F:/My%20Pictures/NEW%20FROM%20CAM/2008-08-20/000_0176.jpg
vaughanmc
20-08-08, 08:40 PM
Looks minted mate :)
Keep your chin up about the interior!
wilson_sri
20-08-08, 08:41 PM
Do you carry tissues?
krobinson
20-08-08, 08:49 PM
lmao - no!!
wilson_sri
20-08-08, 08:51 PM
Well you better, just to clean up the mess people will make lol
PMSL @ wilson , ****in mint keith :thumb:
stuartyj21
20-08-08, 09:47 PM
looks great keith..
what mudflaps are they? need to get me some of them...
shy witness
20-08-08, 09:54 PM
looks fantastic mate.
i wouldnt even dream of saying theres anything i dont like about it.....
its done just the way you want it.........with no compromises......and thats whats important.
easily the best built nova in northen ireland.....and likely the british isles i'd immagine.
really looking forward to getting a look at it sometime in the flesh/metal.....as the whole workmanship has been outstanding.
fair play to ya .
vaughanmc
20-08-08, 09:59 PM
Mudflaps will be the ones I have - From a Mk4 Astra ?
novacabrio
20-08-08, 10:17 PM
Awesome
Looking absolutely stunning.
Wow, thats coming along nicely mate, looking fantastic!!
Mike B GTE
22-08-08, 12:17 PM
look gorgeous mate!
GTE in the background?
krobinson
22-08-08, 06:33 PM
look gorgeous mate!
GTE in the background?
Yeah, well a GTE Replica - 1.4L originally.
tom_beverley
22-08-08, 06:48 PM
Looks absolutely lovely Keith :thumb:
novacabrio
22-08-08, 08:24 PM
Wow, thats coming along nicely mate, looking fantastic!!
Speedlines, colour coded GSI bumpers, you feeling ok?
I know what your saying, but I cant see anything wrong with how mine is fitted, if you saw it in the flesh you wouldnt touch it. Maybe the flash of the camera makes it looks wrong?
I'm not sure, but I think it looks like it should be there. I'd have to flock it to get the same finish after filling it in, I dont have a flocking kit, and i'm not having any dealings with another outside company for a long time because they are all useless.
If anything flushing in yours looks out of place, I'd have just fitted some SR/GSI clocks if you wanted a rev counter.
Keith
Get in touch with Joff, he flocked his own gear, bought a good kit from USA, I'm sure he'd sort it for ya Keith!
Perfection mate.... perfection...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/000_0178.jpg
Get in touch with Joff, he flocked his own gear, bought a good kit from USA, I'm sure he'd sort it for ya Keith!
You can buy the machine from uk sites too, i have one sitting next to me.
But to get it to match the dash would be lucky as being done by a different people with different kit.
id keep it as it was, dosent look odd at all imo.
krobinson
05-09-08, 06:41 PM
Well, bad news is, the Interior isnt ready and still wont be for a few weeks.
Good news is, I just setup the Insurance today with Adrian Flux. And I've booked an MOT for 7th October, but will hopefully get a cancellation for next week.
I'm going to fit another interior to put some miles on it whilst the weather permits.
Keith
shy witness
05-09-08, 09:14 PM
whilst the weather permits.
Keith
have you been outside keith haha.
the weathers wild lol
glad to hear yer gonna get it on the road though.........gorgeous car:thumb:
krobinson
07-09-08, 10:10 AM
have you been outside keith haha.
the weathers wild lol
glad to hear yer gonna get it on the road though.........gorgeous car:thumb:
Lol, I had it out a blast yesterday, weather was gorgeous, as it is today too :thumb:
krobinson
12-09-08, 08:05 PM
Well folks, MOT is tomorrow at 12, wish me (and the car) luck!!!
Unfortunatly I cannot tax it until Monday, so I wont be able to start driving it around till then.
Got my new sparco steering wheel fitted today as well, looks very well:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5071.jpg
I'll let you all know how I get on tomorrow.
Keith
good luck fella it should walk it tho.
That wheel suits the dash etc perfectly
Very smart :cool:
good luck Keith - it'll fly though. Absolutely stunning and some serious work gone into this. I'd be scared to drive it!
Good luck for the Mot man, I like this car a lot!
wohoo, she'll sail through boss!!
stuartyj21
13-09-08, 08:49 AM
good luck keith and car, not that you will need it...
yeah it will piss it matey ,
krobinson
13-09-08, 12:58 PM
Yeah folks, took her this morning to get the wheels aligned. The guys at the tyre place loved her :)
Then took it to get petrol, then down to the MOT station, where she passed with flying colours. Just need tax on monday and some good weather.
Must say, she is awesome to drive, sits at 40mph in 6th gear no probs, torque just pulls and pulls. Cant wait to properly give it some.
Keith
Good news on it passing although can't see wht it wouldn't. Haven't checked your thread in a while but you having any joy getting the interior sorted?
krobinson
13-09-08, 01:25 PM
Rang the guy there, rear's are 99% finished, he's sorting the fronts asap.
wilson_sri
13-09-08, 01:49 PM
Dash looks great in, and good news about mot! Top stuff.
hybridturbo
13-09-08, 01:55 PM
Great news a couple of pictures of it up on the ramps wouldnt of gone a miss though :)
vaughanmc
13-09-08, 05:33 PM
Nice to read that it passed mate :)
Full dash setup looks good also!
Well done
Spot on mate im well pleased for you, i bet youre itching to get out in it on monday arent ya, after all the ups and downs and annoying set backs youve finally done it.
And your hard work and graft clearly shows i really hope to see it in the flesh at some shows next year, congratulations keith you deserve it, now i hope youve got lots of pennies in your bank for fuel and the day off on monday to go out and enjoy!
craig green
14-09-08, 03:35 AM
Nice one Keef! Having an MOT takes a whole weight off your mind.
krobinson
14-09-08, 04:31 PM
Nice one Keef! Having an MOT takes a whole weight off your mind.
It sure doe's, just need to get some miles on the engine now and it'll be ready for some fun :)
Nice one on the mot Keith :)
Get a spin up here mate. I need your opinion on a few things anyway. Also, we'll get Mad Marty round to drool all over it. lol
krobinson
14-09-08, 07:14 PM
Get a spin up here mate. I need your opinion on a few things anyway. Also, we'll get Mad Marty round to drool all over it. lol
If you see the weather good any evening this week, give me a call and i'll come down.
Keith
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-09-08, 07:55 PM
Just awesome!
ash anderson
14-09-08, 10:12 PM
ive read this thread over 3-4days with saving the page in my favorites remebering the page number i was last on and coming back the next day to read a bit more
keith this thread has really inspired me im only 18 and have a gte,would be quite abig jump 4 me to get a let now but this thread has made me want to get my hands on a let even more and have for a while ;) let me know when this is for sale :L
have learnt alot just reading it aswell :thumb:
good work
let me know when this is for sale
I cant actually see that happening, ever tbh bud lol
ash anderson
15-09-08, 12:14 PM
I cant actually see that happening, ever tbh bud lol
i doubt id ever have the money to do such a thing as buy it anyhow must of spent thousands
Well into 5 figures anyway.
ash anderson
15-09-08, 12:19 PM
Well into 5 figures anyway.
:eek: :eek: looking at it finished it would be worth it
Congrats on it passing, read this from the start! amazing motor :thumb:
krobinson
15-09-08, 08:02 PM
Thanks folks, much appreciated!!
Got the car taxed today, they were kicking up a fuss about changing the engine size on the tax book, they were looking for engineer's reports etc, but they eventually let it go and just changed the CC after talking to head office. So it's now 1998cc on the tax book, and fully legal.
Woohoo!
Keith
Did you not just send the log book off? CC and colour change wise?
krobinson
15-09-08, 08:33 PM
Nope, My girlfriend did it at the Tax office. Colour was blue on the tax book so didnt need changed, just the CC and engine code.
Keith
Ah cool.
Good work, cant wait to see it.
Afaik you couldn't do that? :confused:
Has to be registered through the DVLA, and then a new logbook sent back
novacabrio
16-09-08, 09:41 AM
Afaik you couldn't do that? :confused:
Has to be registered through the DVLA, and then a new logbook sent back
NI may differ
Great work keith!
We have our own wonderfull ways of doing things over here.. lol
Wish the weather would dry up a bit so we can get her out a blast!!!!
Jeff16v
16-09-08, 07:27 PM
Congrats Keith, a standard has been set that is impossible for most to follow; enjoy:thumb:
krobinson
23-09-08, 07:52 PM
New C.V. joint came today and the problem came back, the wheel was vibrating under load and it was pulling to one side. This totally baffled me, but a quick call to Jonboy suggested the brakes.
Had a look round, and the offending side's brake was nearly on fire it was so hot!! Turns out i'd adjusted the brakes so much at the pedal that they were always on a little and that side had binded and almost locked up.
Adjusted it back and its superb now. Cheers Jonboy!!
I've done 150 miles now without any other problems, there's a tiny tiny sump leak but i'd probably be worried if it didnt.
Keith
I've done 150 miles now without any other problems, there's a tiny tiny sump leak but i'd probably be worried if it didnt.
It a mint feeling isnt it when somethings wrong/broken or just not right and you find out its something really really silly that takes seconds to sort and fixes it completely!
And as for the leak i see your thinking, if nothing was making a noise or dripping then you would be nervously waiting for something to happen whereas aslong as you know about at least one niggly little thing then all seems right in the world, the joys of owning a nova arent they haha!
As said previously bud i am in awe of your commitment and courage in completing this car in the face of all of the set-backs and problems youve had along the way, well done and i hope she puts a massive smile on your face everytime you turn the key:thumb:
krobinson
23-09-08, 08:05 PM
It a mint feeling isnt it when somethings wrong/broken or just not right and you find out its something really really silly that takes seconds to sort and fixes it completely!
And as for the leak i see your thinking, if nothing was making a noise or dripping then you would be nervously waiting for something to happen whereas aslong as you know about at least one niggly little thing then all seems right in the world, the joys of owning a nova arent they haha!
As said previously bud i am in awe of your commitment and courage in completing this car in the face of all of the set-backs and problems youve had along the way, well done and i hope she puts a massive smile on your face everytime you turn the key:thumb:
Thanks mate, Your right, I was so so glad it was a simple problem, I kept thinking it was the gearbox or something wrong with how I fitted the engine. We always think the worst in these situations!!
Hopefully catch you at the shows in 09 :thumb:
We always think the worst in these situations!!
Hopefully catch you at the shows in 09 :thumb:
Dont we just and after the panic has set in and then died the feeling of relief and being able to go out and drive again is second to none.
Aye id love to actually meet you mate think i only just missed you at PV, think you were talking to someone on the JOV stand in the morning whilst i was polishing me cav but only realised it was you when youd gone lol
krobinson
24-09-08, 10:41 PM
235 Miles on it now. Took a run down to help a friend with some wireing on his XE GSI Nova, and then onto Steven Gaults to finally show him the car.
Car's driving very well now, things are beding in and it's feeling very nice to drive. I'm still supprised at how it drives at 35-40mph in 6th gear :)
Keith
nice one keith glad to hear its all goin good :thumb:
When you coming round our way for a blast mate? Cant wait to be depressed looking at yours and then my Novas. lol
krobinson
27-09-08, 05:52 PM
When you coming round our way for a blast mate? Cant wait to be depressed looking at yours and then my Novas. lol
Well i've cooked the front brake discs (don't ask :mad:lol) so once they arrive and I get some more good weather, i'll be down.
Pads bolloxed too then?
Brake fluid might be toast too(literally) Lol
krobinson
27-09-08, 06:14 PM
Pads bolloxed too then?
Brake fluid might be toast too(literally) Lol
Pads still look fine and the car still brakes well, the nearside disc is just bent like a banana, it wont sit flush with the hub its THAT bent. Well feckin wierd!!
(don't ask :mad:lol
Oh, we're asking. Come on fess up!lol
Good to hear it's all working fine so far, bar the brake hi-cup. Any news on the interior?
krobinson
05-10-08, 08:43 PM
No real updates as of late folks. I'm just waiting till the 21st now (payday) to order up my Carcoon to store it away for the winter months.
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/images/gallery/Full/porshe-2.jpg
I'll hopefully get some good photos taken once I FINALLY get this interior back and fitted. Might even stretch to fitting a Bailey Twin piston DV before I put it away too.
Keith
Good to hear it's all going (relativley) ok keith! Can't wait to see it finally done with the interior! We await pics!
let_nova
05-10-08, 10:46 PM
hi mate cracking job there! can i ask where you got the exhaust system made up? thanks.
krobinson
05-10-08, 10:50 PM
hi mate cracking job there! can i ask where you got the exhaust system made up? thanks.
JP Exhaust's :thumb:
craig green
06-10-08, 10:50 AM
Is the Carcoon an indoor or outdoor thing?
I'd sooner have the Porsche though tbh!
tom_beverley
06-10-08, 11:45 AM
Think they are either Craig, I quite fancied one of those ever since I saw the one Nick J had for sale which was specially tailored to the Nova, wish I'd bought that now lol
Good progress Keith, car looks fantastic, hope you get the braking issue sorted quickly and easily :)
Yeah you can buy indoor or outdoor carcoons, outdoor ones have an extra skin tho!!
Before you order keith id check the measurement of your garage, Mite be worth going for a custom one like nicks, carcoons smallest carcoon is still quite large!!
krobinson
06-10-08, 03:15 PM
I've checked the dimensions and it's fine. It's going to take up most the garage but there will still be room to work. :)
whats a rough price on one of those?
krobinson
06-10-08, 04:00 PM
whats a rough price on one of those?
£350+ P&P for a Size 3 (smallest one)
krobinson
06-10-08, 09:00 PM
320 miles done now. Hopefully if I can get a weekend of decent weather i'll put another 200ish on, then it's oil change time.
Going to be nice 2day, get her down my way a blast!!
krobinson
08-10-08, 05:53 PM
Sun finally came out and I thought this will be one of the last opertunitys to get a photograph or two. Unfortunatly the car is dusty from the other night when I took a friend for a drive, and of course the illusive interior has yet to be got back
But anyways...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Picture009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Picture007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Picture013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Picture014.jpg
Please also note, there's a Speedline center cap badge missing, i've a new set on backorder
Keith
The car looks fantastic mate well done.
nova_niek
08-10-08, 07:23 PM
Right, I'm lost for words. This build is pretty much what I'd like to do in the (not too distant, hopefully) future. Not only lost for words, lost for superlatives as well. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
Keith, you've earned yourself a golden chair in Nova Heaven mate. (hope this translates as it's a Dutch saying... oh well LOL)
If you ever make it to the 'ring and feel like making a detour plus few extra miles through the world's dullest country AKA The Netherlands feel free to stop by and have tea with us!
Cheers,
Niek
krobinson
08-10-08, 07:48 PM
Right, I'm lost for words. This build is pretty much what I'd like to do in the (not too distant, hopefully) future. Not only lost for words, lost for superlatives as well. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
Keith, you've earned yourself a golden chair in Nova Heaven mate. (hope this translates as it's a Dutch saying... oh well LOL)
If you ever make it to the 'ring and feel like making a detour plus few extra miles through the world's dullest country AKA The Netherlands feel free to stop by and have tea with us!
Cheers,
Niek
Thanks Niek! I think we took a detour through The Netherlands in 2005 by mistake lol! It took about 11 hours to the ring from calais, it should have only taken 5 lol!!
Keith
shy witness
08-10-08, 08:00 PM
car looks outstanding.
gorgeous
vaughanmc
08-10-08, 09:55 PM
Looks awsome Keith well done mate!
Is that got the interior from the GTE in it just now ?
wilson_sri
08-10-08, 10:04 PM
This looks so good it looks like a photoshop, so on that note i will not believe it even exists untill i have seen it in person lol
good effort mate!
ooohh shiney! one small thing tho... 16v battery? :wtf:
peester
08-10-08, 11:27 PM
Glad youve made it dude. Enjoy the moments eh..
Thanks Niek! I think we took a detour through The Netherlands in 2005 by mistake lol! It took about 11 hours to the ring from calais, it should have only taken 5 lol!!
Keith
Where didnt we detour via!!!
krobinson
09-10-08, 10:04 PM
Looks awsome Keith well done mate!
Is that got the interior from the GTE in it just now ?
Just the front seats so I can get mile's on it.
This looks so good it looks like a photoshop, so on that note i will not believe it even exists untill i have seen it in person lol
good effort mate!
Maybe It's all fake and i'm just really good with computers :thumb:
ooohh shiney! one small thing tho... 16v battery? :wtf:
16 Volt's, much better than 12 :tard:
kevo16v
10-10-08, 10:44 AM
Amazing built mate, this car is absolulty stunning!! Hats off to you :thumb:
craig green
10-10-08, 11:01 AM
It looks damn good in the pics Keith.
sr jack
10-10-08, 05:53 PM
just not fair lol amazing car mate well done!
krobinson
16-10-08, 09:13 PM
Well folks, Thats the Carcoon ordered, Should be like this: (in either red or blue)
http://www.citroensmclub.nl/Nieuws/Carcoon2.jpg
And I've ordered a Bailey twin piston dump valve
I'll get some photos up when I get the car put away.
Keith
novacabrio
16-10-08, 09:21 PM
Red be better
krobinson
16-10-08, 09:26 PM
There was no option on the site, so i said either would do, so it'll be a suprise lol
stuartyj21
16-10-08, 09:33 PM
i think there is a carcoon forsale in ads for free this week keith, but if you have yours ordered it will hardly matter...
oh really good jokes mate youve had me in stitches the 3 sisters and the paddy 1s were class....
krobinson
17-10-08, 06:11 PM
Lol - I love the jokes!!
Got a confirmation for the order today, it's coming in red - woohoo :)
stuartyj21
17-10-08, 07:31 PM
happydays keith, you better make sure and put some blankets in with her over the winter... lol
BRoadGhost
17-10-08, 07:40 PM
So is it a powered item or pump it up and leave it kinda deal?
Seems bit sad imo based on the shell treatment yours has had and will be garaged too. Overkill ~ throw a dust sheet over it at most.
So is it a powered item or pump it up and leave it kinda deal?
Seems bit sad imo based on the shell treatment yours has had and will be garaged too. Overkill ~ throw a dust sheet over it at most.
It's inflated and powered by 2 small fans, costs about a tenner a year to run.
Cheap car covers aren't breathable and can store moisture, not what Keith wants having spent £££££'s on his car :cry:
Dec
BRoadGhost
17-10-08, 08:22 PM
Might have been £10 a year to run last time you looked but now is probably £418 P.a in electricity
novaowner999
17-10-08, 08:36 PM
best thead read
krobinson
17-10-08, 08:46 PM
So is it a powered item or pump it up and leave it kinda deal?
Seems bit sad imo based on the shell treatment yours has had and will be garaged too. Overkill ~ throw a dust sheet over it at most.
The treatment my shell got is the same as Nova's got from the Factory. All new Nova shells were e-coated and most of them rotted after about 5 years lol.
The only benifit is that any underlaying rust was killed by the acid treatment and it got a fresh e-coat. But that doesnt mean it'll never rust, it just means its back to square one. My garage is damp and moisture even lays on the walls in winter so a build up in the chassis would cause it to rust.
For £380 and £20-30 a year to run it, it's a good investment.
Keith
brainsnova
17-10-08, 09:04 PM
you could fit a radiator in your garage to stop the damp.
I think its probably the best £400 keith has spent on this project, and for the overall cost it has cost his its peanuts.
Novasport
17-10-08, 09:14 PM
you could fit a radiator in your garage to stop the damp.
Unfortunately not, changes in temperature hot to cold will cause condensation and warming the air causes more water droplets to become airborne and can settle on cooler items ie, cold metal bodyshells.
Dehumidifying is the only way to try and prevent corrosion along with plastering the bodyshell in waxoyl.
brainsnova
17-10-08, 09:23 PM
i see thats answered alot of things cheers.
BRoadGhost
17-10-08, 09:29 PM
I'ud just keep a load of wood in there instead and maybe an old duvet under it
Or just buy a nice tidy clean car coon rather than have half a forest and old duvets lying round.
BRoadGhost
17-10-08, 10:26 PM
People mocked Michael Jackson for sleeping in one and that was 20 years ago.
krobinson
20-10-08, 05:49 PM
Well the courier dropped off my Carcoon this afternoon about half 12. So I set to work cleaning the car for putting it away. I had got caught out in the rain, and also took a friend a run in the pouring rain so it was STINKIN!!
So washed, dryed and jacked up:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon001.jpg
Inner arched cleaned:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon002.jpg
Underneath all wiped clean:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon003.jpg
Then I rolled out the floor mat and drove the car onto it. It's just a simple case of putting the top sheet on and zipping it to the ground sheet. Finally I put the filters on the fans.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon007.jpg
It took about 8-10 minutes to fully inflate:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/Novacarcoon016.jpg
That's it now until the interior's ready, i'll take it off to fit it when finished. And put it back on until march/april 2009.
Keith
corsakid
20-10-08, 05:53 PM
thats awesome mate
i m looking at getting one when mine is built :D are the fans noisey?
NovaLad
20-10-08, 05:54 PM
Looks amazing!!!
Everyone with a clean nova should invest in 1 for the winter.
krobinson
20-10-08, 05:55 PM
thats awesome mate
i m looking at getting one when mine is built :D are the fans noisey?
Nope, you'd barely know they are running :thumb:
corsakid
20-10-08, 05:56 PM
Nope, you'd barely know they are running :thumb:
thats good then :thumb:
really does look awesome
Everyone with a clean nova should invest in 1 for the winter.
LMFAO! Dont be so silly lol lol a proper insulated, thermo boarded garage is more then adequate :thumb: with wooden doors so codensation doesnt form on the inside (as with some steel doors)
auzzy-b
20-10-08, 06:09 PM
is that paint work vw pearl blue(ld5q):cool: ..i did a nova that looks just the same:p
krobinson
20-10-08, 06:15 PM
is that paint work vw pearl blue(ld5q):cool: ..i did a nova that looks just the same:p
Nope it's not :)
vaughanmc
20-10-08, 06:20 PM
Looks good in there Keith - My big brick garage will do for mines though :)
krobinson
20-10-08, 08:24 PM
:)
wilson_sri
20-10-08, 08:29 PM
Cool stuff.
I nearly started crying when my nova got wet on the way down to Billing, cant imagine how you felt lol
auzzy-b
20-10-08, 11:00 PM
looks reeeally cool!!!:thumb:
novacabrio
21-10-08, 11:17 AM
Seen this on another forum and thougt it was of use
bollox swear filter wins
krobinson
21-10-08, 11:45 AM
Seen this on another forum and thougt it was of use
bollox swear filter wins
ehh??:wtf: lol
krobinson
25-10-08, 10:09 AM
Bailey DV arrived the other day, but the weathers horrendous and i'm bed bound with the damn cold so I wont get it on yet :(
Keith
Bed bound with a cold???
Pansy lol :p
krobinson
25-10-08, 12:11 PM
Bed bound with a cold???
Pansy lol :p
lol - I'm normally at work and up and about with a cold.
But i'm totally fooked with this, constantly coughing up thick green flem :thumb:
Good times!! (NOT!!)
I thought you Irish were meant to be hardcore!? lol ..... only joking hope you recover soon...... The vrrrm ptttshh Im sure will bring a big smile to your face once fitted! :)
constantly coughing up thick green flem :thumb:
Good times!! (NOT!!)
True Irish man!!! :D
stuartyj21
25-10-08, 07:31 PM
get well soon keith, i hate the feckin cold you just couldnt be ****d doing anything..
Keith, car is looking good mate :)
Any ideas on when the trimmer will be finished yet? - He's faffed you about loads!
krobinson
28-10-08, 07:23 PM
Keith, car is looking good mate :)
Any ideas on when the trimmer will be finished yet? - He's faffed you about loads!
He's on hol's.
No rush now with it being in the bubble.
Want to see about getting the parcel shelf done, along with a roof lineing, so will talk to him about that when he's back too.
Also want a GSI dash sent to get flocked as i'm not 100% happy with mine.
Keith
NovaGuy1400SRi
28-10-08, 07:30 PM
Nova looks great in the carcoon Keith, at least it'll keep it dry & rust free :D
Well worth the extra cost after all the work you've done :thumb:
krobinson
28-10-08, 07:46 PM
Nova looks great in the carcoon Keith, at least it'll keep it dry & rust free :D
Well worth the extra cost after all the work you've done :thumb:
I was out looking round it again tonight, there's an air zip you can open at the rear to let damp out if you drive the car in wet. You can also reach in and touch the car etc.
I gave it a nice coat of wax before putting it away and to touch the paint is still uber smooth and silky, awesome. Not a spec of dust/dirt on it :thumb:
Why flock a GSi dash surely any MK2 dash will be the same when flocked?
lmao @ you doing the ET impression through the hole.
NovaGuy1400SRi
28-10-08, 10:58 PM
Seems quite a good idea that it has the bit for letting damp out if the car is wet when it goes in, that way it can dry out then you can clean it up and put it away again :)
and lol at you reaching in and touching the car!
wilson_sri
28-10-08, 11:11 PM
Also want a GSI dash sent to get flocked as i'm not 100% happy with mine.
Keith
Give me a shout if you are, could do you a deal for my gsi dash.
scott.parker
28-10-08, 11:36 PM
Hey Keith, not checked the thread for a while now.
Just browsed through the last 15 pages or so,you've had a few set backs as we all do etc, but im glad it's finaly got to 98% where you wanted,shame your still waiting on the remainder of the interior.
Why are you not happy with the dash you already have flocked? looks really good to me mate.
(fook what others say,if i had spent this much the carcoons a good idea)
Scott
krobinson
29-10-08, 06:53 PM
Give me a shout if you are, could do you a deal for my gsi dash.
PM me with your idea?
Why flock a GSi dash surely any MK2 dash will be the same when flocked?
lmao @ you doing the ET impression through the hole.
Because when you flock a Grey dash, the vents that go the window remain grey and noticeable, also suffolk flocking as as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. They "missed" the top of the glovebox, top of the fuse cover, loads of random corners etc just have no flock on, and it's patchy.
Keith
Fair enough mate, who you going to get to flock this one?
Get a kit and have a go yourself???
scott.parker
29-10-08, 07:03 PM
PM me with your idea?
Because when you flock a Grey dash, the vents that go the window remain grey and noticeable, also suffolk flocking as as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. They "missed" the top of the glovebox, top of the fuse cover, loads of random corners etc just have no flock on, and it's patchy.
Keith
Oh right, fair enough couldnt see the patchyness in the pics.
Good luck mate, hope it goes better next time.
Scott
krobinson
29-10-08, 07:06 PM
Fair enough mate, who you going to get to flock this one?
Nick has highly recommended somewhere, but I forget where lol. Once I get my hands on a decent GSI dash i'll send it all over. It's cheap enough to get done anyways :)
place near us that do it for £100 ish for the full dash mate , seen the work and its very good if you ever want any more options just give us a shout mate
krobinson
29-10-08, 10:37 PM
Cheers Riggy -
Just secured a GSI dash, if it arrives in tip top condition I may just use it in standard form instead. I'll wait and see.
krobinson
26-11-08, 08:26 PM
Interior is almost finished, but a missing part of the seat is holding it up, once I source this it shouldnt be long. I hope it's not a big anti-climax lmao
Phase 2 chips, uprated FPR and cooler running spark plugs are now ordered. I'll probably take it out of the bubble for a week to fit these along with the interior when it all arrives. I'll probably take it out a few run's if we get any crisp dry days over winter http://www.reallymeansounds.com/forum/images/smilies/regular_smile.gif
Keith
Nick has highly recommended somewhere, but I forget where lol. Once I get my hands on a decent GSI dash i'll send it all over. It's cheap enough to get done anyways :)
Some nice new bits ordered there mate.. phase 2 is fun, The astra I had last year was great on it so I imagine the nova will be even better! Heres the link you need if you go down the flocking route....
http://www.autoflock.co.uk/index.htm
Nick.
krobinson
26-11-08, 08:44 PM
Cheers Nick :)
What part of the seat are you needing, I have a few spare, might be able to help?
And try Brian (brizer - with the Asconas), he has started to do a bit of flocking now, would be a bit closer to home!!
krobinson
26-11-08, 09:12 PM
Might give Brian a shout.
I need an old SR/GTE/GSI seat that I can basically take apart to get some metal support and some clips. Steven in Ballymoney has one for me to collect hopefully tomorrow night.
krobinson
05-12-08, 06:46 PM
Phase Chips, FPR and cooler running spark plugs arrived - Thanks to V-Tuning, and Dave for all his help/advice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5282.jpg
Keith
krobinson
11-01-09, 01:05 PM
Spoke to the Retrimmer, again he is still flat out. However the rear seats are finished, and he has the base's of the front seats finished. He's just needing to do the back's of the front seats.
Keep praying folks!! lmao!!
wilson_sri
11-01-09, 01:53 PM
God how long has it been now? I really hope the standard of trim is outstanding for the time he has taken!
krobinson
11-01-09, 02:27 PM
I got him the seats in April, but to be fair the material I ordered took ages and didnt arrived until the middle of August. So really it's been 5 months since the material arrived lol.
brainsnova
11-01-09, 02:28 PM
maybe he his hanging it out to reflect the price lol
wilson_sri
11-01-09, 02:29 PM
Or maybe hes just really **** at threading needles.
krobinson
11-01-09, 02:32 PM
lol! I've seen the stitching on the rear seats and it's really well done, simaliar to your MJ interior Wilson. He rang to say the base's have turned out really really well, so looking forward to seeing it all complete.
any pics of this interior?
krobinson
08-02-09, 11:02 AM
Well another Month has passed, and still no word on the Interior.
I'm ordering a Wideband at the end of the month, and sorting out some components with hopefully some small door builts.
Once all the snow clear's i'll get it all fitted along with the Phase chips and DV.
Really looking forward to this season!
auzzy-b
08-02-09, 11:12 AM
Basically just re-read most of this project! Love it keith!!!:cool: cant wait for updates
bloody hell this has been @ least 6 months late coming now hasnt it?
How long does it take to trim some seats?
krobinson
08-02-09, 11:39 AM
The material was delayed but arrived in August. So yeah its taken 6 months so far Ben, not impressed at all.
Cant wait too see it. Cant beileve its taken long for for a retrim, its a kick in the c*nt.
wilson_sri
08-02-09, 05:23 PM
Unbelievable that it still hasnt arrived! It better be one hell of a retrim.
And there was me expecting to see an interior when I saw this thread had bumped! sorry to hear that fella, hopefully the quality will make the wait worthwhile etc. :)
krobinson
21-02-09, 07:11 PM
Pulled it out of the Carcoon and garage for the first time since october. Good news is the carcoon worked and it's not rotten yet lmao!
I fitted my Bailey DV and blocked the original recirc.. Sounds excellent and added bonus is it's hidden under the tophat cover (because of the regal enlarged tophat)
Alarm is being sorted tomorrow, i'll get some pic's tomorrow.
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