Keiths Nova Turbo build

[vaughanmc]

Have you put it back in the bubble ?

[Novasport]

The material was delayed but arrived in August. So yeah its taken 6 months so far Ben, not impressed at all.

Got an excellent trimmers just round the corner from me if the guy you are using doesnt come up with the goods. He has done some work for me before which has been excellent and used to do a lot for the BMW dealer I work for back in the day.
:thumb:

[krobinson]

Have you put it back in the bubble ?

Nope, getting an alarm fitted tomorrow so it'll stay out until after then.

[vaughanmc]

Nice one Keith, when's it going back on the road ?

[Rich]

pics? :) Want to see some new ones lol

[andybishop]

Keith Keith Keith!! Fancy leaving it out of the carcoon overnight!! You'll go in there this morning and it will just be a pile of rust!! lol

[krobinson]

Lol probably!!

I'll take a few photos when the Alarms fitted today :)

[Graeme]

What alarm did you go for Keith?

[krobinson]

Well thats the Alarm now fitted, it's great to now be able to Lock the car, and the alarm chirps whenever someone walks passed it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5470.jpg

Also fitted my boot release and fitted the trim.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5472.jpg

And a few shots of the car outside the bubble. It was raining or i'd have taken it up to the road.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5473.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5476.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5477.jpg

Cheers

Keith

[krobinson]

What alarm did you go for Keith?

Went for a Toad :)

[novasportc550]

looking amazing as always chum..

[Matt]

Looking superb as usual.

:thumb:

[wilson_sri]

I hate you. lol

[krobinson]

I hate you. lol

You have an interior and you hate me? lol:eek:

[Graeme]

Lookin excellent as always

[wilson_sri]

You have an interior and you hate me? lol:eek:
lol Still no luck with it, do you have any idea when it will be done? If i was you, id of taken it somewhere else a long time ago!

[krobinson]

I would have but it's 99.9% finished and he's just adjusting it. I suppose thats a good thing as he's always tweeking it and it should be a really good job.

Should be ready for next weekend (hopefully)

[wilson_sri]

Yeh suppose you have a point, but still long time! lol

Looking forward to pictures!

[vaughanmc]

Looks awsome out the bubble Keith, exactly as it should be :thumb:

You should have taken it up the road and got those front tyres lit :D

[Leeboo]

Vaughan what do you mean lit? That yoke would hardly spin into 2nd with a full throttle gear change lol .

Keith when/where is this meet at easter? Is it a vaux meet or nova meet?

[krobinson]

Vaughan what do you mean lit? That yoke would hardly spin into 2nd with a full throttle gear change lol .

Keith when/where is this meet at easter? Is it a vaux meet or nova meet?

It's just a Nova meet mate, we usually hold it every year and get around 20-25 Novas, which is quite good!

It's on easter monday, check the Northern Ireland section.

[stuartyj21]

looking good keith...

[Andy]

Just read the lot,2hours last night and 2 this morning lol
Absolutely stunning.Attention to detail is outstanding,Hope to see it this year at some shows.
Hope the feckin interior turns up soon,i would be livid.
Well done mate its an excellent read on an astonashing build

[AlexW]

I just did the same as andy lol

Spent a good few hours reading through it all lol

Really loving it. Good on ya.

[krobinson]

Done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5478.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5479.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5480.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5481.jpg

Keith

[novaxe235]

you need to paint your plastics black on the seats to match the dash etc !

[Graeme]

Perfection

[krobinson]

you need to paint your plastics black on the seats to match the dash etc !

Yeah i'm in the middle of sourcing some black ones.

[Matt]

Very smart! I bet they look loads better in the flesh though. I take it they were just SR seats to start with? As said they need the black plastics and they'll look top notch!

[vxr_racing_2008]

tweet twooo:thumb:

[krobinson]

Very smart! I bet they look loads better in the flesh though. I take it they were just SR seats to start with? As said they need the black plastics and they'll look top notch!

Yeah, my camera is really bad in dull light, but yeah they look really classy in the flesh, very please with them. All blue stitching as well which is perfect. They are originally SR seats, rear's are out of a Nova L, the enthusiast will notice the different shape to the blue.

If anyone had black plastics in mint condition give me a shout.

[scott.parker]

How long thet been away Keith?

I must say, i think they look amazing!

Such a nice change to the norm, hope there everything you wanted mate.

(so whens the TV feature???)

Scott

[Adam]

Very nice indeed.

[wilson_sri]

Awesome! Love it mate, looks cracking. Hope it was worth the wait!

Is that the car completly finished now apart from the plastics?

[Rickyb]

this is the nutts i realy love it very well done to you.

[krobinson]

yeah its pretty much finished bar fitting the phase chips and wideband lambda.

Its great to drive it with a full interior, alot quieter lol and very comfortable.

[John]

Wow, deffo worth the wait keith! Will look tons better with black lifters though, and the covers on for the rear seat base hinges.

[Nick J]

Yeah i'm in the middle of sourcing some black ones.

Looks well mate...... If you dont source some black items how about having the originals flocked? sounds daft in a functional way but Im sure they wouldnt look out of place with your interior be it black or grey etc.

Nick.

[krobinson]

Might do Nick, cheers for the suggestion.

[scott.parker]

How long thet been away Keith?

I must say, i think they look amazing!

Such a nice change to the norm, hope there everything you wanted mate.

(so whens the TV feature???)

Scott

:confused:

[tom_beverley]

Looks lovely Keith :)

[Plug]

worth the wait i bet keith :thumb:

looks very nice

[Cormac]

Them pics dont do the interior justice as it looks so much better in the flesh!

Got my first run in the car 2day. Its so so quick, once the turbo spools up its all go go go. It holds the road really well and in the dry I was supprised how much grip it actully has. Considering Keiths done most of the work himself this car is really well put together, No Rattles or bangs everything is sweet as a nut!!!

Enjoy!!

[novasportc550]

looking good chum, :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[djbrowney]

Yeah i'm in the middle of sourcing some black ones.

i have some hear i can post to you no charge buddy :thumb:

looks fookin awsome mate, makes me wonna put my interior in a car asap lol

[krobinson]

Thanks mate, PM sent :)

[Novasport]

Seats look good, Alcantara is great as it grips you to the seat better than cloth or leather and its warmer to the touch. Almost 888 like!

[vaughanmc]

Interior looks spot on mate :) :thumb:

[Ben]

Just excellent!

[Andy]

Beautiful,I hope they were worth the wait for you.

[areofall]

It's just a Nova meet mate, we usually hold it every year and get around 20-25 Novas, which is quite good!

It's on easter monday, check the Northern Ireland section.

Is the meet Easter Sunday or still Monday. Looking well, can't wait to see it.

[krobinson]

Sorry Maurice, its now Easter Sunday.

[Stevo16V]

Just stunning keith, awesome build :eek:

Nothing left untouched, perfect!!

[areofall]

Sorry Maurice, its now Easter Sunday.

Maybe could someone edit the thread title in the NI section?

[Benn]

As said they arew frigging awesome.

[The Simps]

Lookin good Keith! Finish looks well worth the wait from the pics.

I thought you would of gone blue/black tho for some reason but grey looks good :cool:

[phazer]

Looks good Keith, howwwww long has it taken :)

Bet you're relieved it was worth the wait!

[Steve]

WOW those seats look sweet! bet you're relieved they finally finished them. Well worth the wait. :thumb:

[krobinson]

Lookin good Keith! Finish looks well worth the wait from the pics.

I thought you would of gone blue/black tho for some reason but grey looks good :cool:

Yeah finish is great. They look black in the flesh and the blue is darker than the photos, its identical to the paintwork! Blue stitching all over too.

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Few shots from today, drove about 200 miles in total.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5484.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5485.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5486.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5491.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5492.jpg

Keith

[areofall]

Few shots from today, drove about 200 miles in total.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5485.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5486.jpg



Keith

You took it out in the wet!!!!!!!!!:eek: LOL

[krobinson]

Yeah of course, nothing wrong with a little rain lol

[The Simps]

I have only 1 criticism with the car Keith - change the number plate at the rear so its stuck on so there are no screw holes ;)

[vaughanmc]

Absolute perfection - Nice to see you take it out in the rain as well

I thought you'd have it hidden away for no-one to see when the weather went a bit bad

Awsome man! :thumb:

[The Simps]

ride height really is spot on.

i love the colour the more i look at it.

[discoinferno]

looks stunning mate nice to see you using it and enjoying , looking forward to seeing this in the flesh during 09

[krobinson]

I have only 1 criticism with the car Keith - change the number plate at the rear so its stuck on so there are no screw holes ;)

It's on my list of niggles to sort :thumb::cool:

[krobinson]

A photo someone else took which I feel show's the true colour and depth to the paintwork.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/linco22/IMG_0247web.jpg

[discoinferno]

have you fitted the chips and fpr yet?

[scott.parker]

Looks really really nice Keith, lovely color mate.

Scott

[krobinson]

have you fitted the chips and fpr yet?

I will be this week hopefully, keeps fuel cutting in high gears lol.

[wilson_sri]

Nice to see a couple pictures of the whole car with the interior, suits it perfectly!

[Dec16v]

Lovely interior dude!!! (Bout time lol)

Dec

[stuartyj21]

car looks awsome keith well done, looking forward to seeing it...

[ada_nova_gsi91]

hi there bud cracking job needs to be in total vaux mag.
i have just spent 3 hours flicking thru this thread and i am gob smacked,
the attention to detail is a1. you deserve the fun what the beasts going to bring u in the future. nice one ada:thumb:

[Spudly]

Wooooo, finally theyve landed thats fantastic news, i bet you were like a little kids at christmas when they arrived mate lol

Stunning car im hoping to see this at the shows this year:thumb:

[krobinson]

Cheers Everyone :)

[krobinson]

Sorry for more pic whoreing, but got all 3 photos that were taken by the photographer on the day.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/IMG_0247web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/IMG_0246web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/IMG_0245web.jpg

Cheers

[matthew172]

thats just naughty posting pics like that

[chrisnovaturbo]

i think im in love with your car lol

[John]

Keith, your car is fukkin awesome! Fankoo!

[vaughanmc]

thats just naughty posting pics like that

Seconded lol

Engine bay looks very original Keith! Top work :thumb:

[Matt]

Looks immense! Nice one for taking it out in the wet aswell, good to see you'll be using it properly.

[SRimon]

Perfect as Perfect gets Keith.

[Ben]

I will be this week hopefully, keeps fuel cutting in high gears lol.

Go careful Keith dont want it leaning out.

[krobinson]

yeah I know ben, its only just going over 10psi in 5th and 6th and it just cuts the boost/fuel instantly.

I'm fitting my wideband lambda sensor, phase chips, fpr and new spark plugs before it's next out.

Cheers

[Plug]

pure Nova PORN lol

very very stunning motor :thumb: hopefully see it in the flesh some time

[14sr Lad]

just after reading this whole thread from start to finish, took me a week!! :eek: :eek: ,


it is unbelieveable work, best project thread i've read!! great attention to detail!!, really inspiring, +rep :thumb: :thumb:

[Paul]

Lovely, nice job keith, looks superb, a real credit to you buddy :thumb:

[krobinson]

Cheers everyone!

I've the ECU out now, going to fit the phase chips.

Have to remove the fuel rail to fit my 3.5bar FPR and then just swap over the spark plugs.

I want to do it's first oil change, i've run it in on Mineral. Anyone recommend the best oil for a LET?

[Adam]

Most people will be using 10/40w semi synth vaux stuff

[Ben]

Most people will be using 10/40w semi synth vaux stuff

gets my vote as well, good oil and great value for money as well.

[Paul]

vauxhall semi synthetic 10w 40.
£20 for 5 litres, cant go wrong.

Edit, didnt even read the answers above, lol

That looks as though its got the nod seeing as us 3 know what were talking about lol

[krobinson]

What about fully Synthetic? Any pro's/con's to using that?

[Ben]

fully synthetic is too thin really and due to not being good idea to mix it with normal if your out and about and need some quicklycan be a bit iffy!

But in all honesty its not needed on an engine like that.

Paul-£20 for 5 litres!!! What happened to th £20 for 4 gallons deal?

[game1]

I've put motul 5w-40 racing oil in mine, maybe ott, but for the sake of £70 every 12months worth it to me :thumb:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motul-300V-5w-40-Race-Engine-Oil-3x2L-Cans-6L-total_W0QQitemZ350170741613QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item35017074161 3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[Ben]

With an engine spec like yours i would want to change oil more often than every 12 months!

Better off with cheaper oil changes more often than one expensive once a year.

[game1]

With an engine spec like yours i would want to change oil more often than every 12 months!

Better off with cheaper oil changes more often than one expensive once a year.

Depends how many miles the car does a year, mine only does about 2.5k :p

[paddy138]

gm semi synthethic would be best option as said 5w 40 would be a bit light and only really used on newer ones

[kenny_afh]

thats fantastic keith, the pro photos really show the quality in the paint.

also, im not usually one for the wee details but i really like the yellow stay housing on the bonnet, looks very modern!

[krobinson]

The yellow stay housing is the only one avaliable new from vauxhall, I've got a spare 4 if anyone wants one lol.

Well folks, it's time for Phase 2.

With the Hybrid turbo, the boost keeps spikeing over 10psi, which causes the ECU to cut the fuel (safety feature)

So it's time to fit the EDS Phase 2 chips! I've just fitted the spark plugs and 3.5 bar FPR. But I couldnt get the ECU boards to seperate so i've left it with Steven Gault, he's also not been able to get the boards to seperate too but hopefully he'll figure out a way, others usually come apart quite easily!!

Once i've the ECU back, i'm doing the car's first oil change, then it's off to the rollers to properly set up the actuator and see what it makes.

Keith

[scott.parker]

Sound's a bit annoying about the ECU, but I'm sure it will be all OK, should be quite a beast!

Scott

[Steve]

Upgrades sound good, can't wait to see what it makes on the rollers. :thumb:

[Jay]

What you hoping for on the rollers keith?

[krobinson]

I'll be happy if it makes the claimed 280bhp that phase 2 is supposed to give.

:)

[craig green]

Seeing as everything is tip-top on your engine Keith, I really think it should easily make the quoted figs. It's not like you are beginning to tune a tired 100k motor. I look forward to hearing the outcome.

[Adam]

The two boards unclip from the plastic plug housing on the ecu case Keith.
Theres like two clips either side

[The Simps]

I await the masses of smileys once you've got it setup and running :D

[Rich]

video required of your reaction when you first plant it, would me interesting lol

[discoinferno]

will be interesting to see how it compares to the genuine eds phase 2 which imo is the best software for the let.

await the results keith should be good

[krobinson]

I'm not sure how different the Mtec chips are to the EDS ones. I went got the Mtec chips as Regal havent had any phase 2 stuff in stock for ages.

[discoinferno]

i dont think there as aggressive as the eds phase 2! should be a vast improvement though:D

[boyle_46]

Cant wait untill the easter meet at the port il be the fella standing over your car with a stiffy , that car is a credit to you keith i just dont know how you do it mate NDZ was what got me hooked on novas . nath

[krobinson]

Well folks. Thats the ECU now fitted.

No fault codes etc showing and its running/idleing as normal, woohoo. Will hopefully have it on the rollers next week so i'll let you know the figures when I have them.

Keith

[discoinferno]

good stuff

[krobinson]

Well that's it Taxed for another 6 months (had to backdate to feb as the hures didnt send a reminder)

I've raised the gearbox slightlightly, under hard boost now the altenator is just touching the chassis, Waiting on some competition engine mounts from HH for the front to help prevent this (already have a rear)

Keith

[djbrowney]

good work mate, i have your little plastic covers hear, will get them in the post for you tomorrow mate sorry for the dealy lol

[krobinson]

Update time:

The Harry hockley mounts were no good, didnt fit my F28 side (due to the bush being too wide)

So I ordered an SBD small altenator and fitting kit. However it actually sit's too low and still touches the leg. This is because its designed to sit low to give clearance for carbs or tb's.

So my engineer friend is making a plate out of 3mm steel plate, and this will allow me to raise the altenator up and give plenty of clearance. Hopefully i'll get that tonight and fit it all up. I just pray that this fixes it!

I'll know next time to have the cut-out further back lol.

Keith

[The Simps]

Have you got a pic of your cut out Keith?

[areofall]

Will she make the meet Keith?

[krobinson]

Simps - here it is, it's actually bigger than it needs to be, but too far forward.

If i'd made the rear part 3mm further back I wouldnt have a single problem. Standard altenator was sitting about 3mm from it and just touching under hard boost.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_2136.jpg

Maurice - if everything go's to plan with the mod's i'm making to the SBD bracket then yeah! I'll be there! Pray for me lol.

Keith

[scott.parker]

Sod's law mate, sod's law, least your getting round to sorting with a nice new addition.

Scott

[The Simps]

I would imagine you're hitting on the red bit aren't you...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/100_2136.jpg


Just looking at mine its a little further back...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/06-07-081.jpg

[krobinson]

Well, thats the SBD altenator fitted, and i've raised it up 1 inch. It now has the thickness of my figure of gap between the pully and cutout.

Took it out a hairly blast and it didnt touch at all, stupendus!!! woohoo, so feckin happy.

Car just needs a damn good clean now for the weekend's show :)

[Benn]

Yay, get lots of pics!

[krobinson]

Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!

[The Simps]

Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!


Amen to that!

[krobinson]

http://static.railbirds.com/gallery/2009/01/31988images.jpg

[craig green]

It's quite fortunate Keith how you have been able to iron out the small problems & niggles in time for the show season. If it was nearing completion now you would have all this to come with not much time before the shows etc if things dont go to plan.

It's one thing getting a car, show ready for a deadline but having it perfectly finished & unrushed makes much more sense. What difference a year makes.

[krobinson]

Its near on perfect now, just picked up some RST spark plugs as it was misfireing on boost on the old plugs.

Changing the oil, and then it's off to get a power figure from it. I must say though, it's so much fun to drive, best fun you can have with your clothes on for sure!

[craig green]

I believe you! ;)

[Rick Draper]

Any pics of the new alternator keith?

[krobinson]

Any pics of the new alternator keith?

No great detailed pictures. When i'm cleaning underneath on sat i'll take one from underneath showing the little metal plate I had to get made to raise it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_5617.jpg

And the engine completely level now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_5618.jpg

Keith

[stuartyj21]

car looks awsome keith.oh got a price for that new fuel sender £145 +vat. i think the old 1 will be going back-in...

[chrisnovaturbo]

the engine bay looks like how it should of been from vauxhall but better

[Benn]

Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!


Amen to that!

Yeah?

Glad the new alts sorted the probs, bay does look sexy!

[krobinson]

Here's some shots from today before I set off for the PNG meet in portrush.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5633.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5637.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5641.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5645.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5648.jpg

Keith

[Jay]

Looks fappy amazing! Rep coming your way. :)

[Benn]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to krobinson again.


Damn it. Cant wait to see the car in the flesh. Looks stunning.

[novaowner999]

just a quick question keith, i no u hav no intention of selling it but if u were 2 how much would u take? btw if i win the lottery ill let u no because this car will be mine! lol

[krobinson]

just a quick question keith, i no u hav no intention of selling it but if u were 2 how much would u take? btw if i win the lottery ill let u no because this car will be mine! lol

lol - I dunno, it's insured for 9k if thats an idea? lol

[vaughanmc]

Absolutely minted Keith! Those 195/40's look good on the car as well :thumb:

[Joe Richardson]

This car is just ****ing stunnning:eek:

[greg1.4]

^^ very true!!

defo got to be one of my favourites if not theee favourite!

really is stunning!

[peester]

absolutley perfect, keith. Which is what you wanted.

[Matt]

Outstanding Kieth! Car is a credit to you.

:thumb:

[krobinson]

Cheers everyone :)

[scott.parker]

Car dose look really really nice mate, though theres only one thing I'm not sure on, the vented front wing, dose it vent through to the air filter on this car mate?

Scott

[krobinson]

Car dose look really really nice mate, though theres only one thing I'm not sure on, the vented front wing, dose it vent through to the air filter on this car mate?

Scott

Nope, it does absolutely nothing lol :thumb:

[scott.parker]

lol fair enough

[moffat]

absoloutly stunning, great car. +rep

[krobinson]

lol fair enough

Let's just pretend "they deliver cold air to the brakes"

lol

[scott.parker]

Humm you could duct some pipe down! lol

[sparkie1401]

kieth

happy easter, clear ur Pm box, i want ur advice and to pick ya brains

cheers bud

[Dec16v]

Pure class.....



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5633.jpg

[Adam]

Quite tidy :p

lol

[Nick J]

Pure class.....



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5633.jpg

Definatly ;)

[wilson_sri]

Everytime you post picture, i hate you just that wee bit more.

lol

[Leeboo]

Seen this in the flesh yesterday, its ok like :p

[krobinson]

Cheers everyone :)

[7ova]

she's dam fine, nice job :thumb:
+ rep

[novaload1992]

best nova ive seen yet!

[gaznovalet]

very very VERY nice nova mate !

[krobinson]

Cheers guys!

Just waiting for a new inner c.v. joint to arrive from Autovaux to get it back on the road!

[djbrowney]

did the plastic trim's ever turn up keith ???

looking awsome as always !!!

[krobinson]

**** mate, forgot about those, they sure did! Thanks for that :):)

[vxr_racing_2008]

Unbelievablelol :thumb: wat project you planning next?:D

[kevster]

cant stop looking at her lol
nice work bud

[novaload1992]

boi that nova's lethal :D

[joff-turbo-nova]

Cheers guys!

Just waiting for a new inner c.v. joint to arrive from Autovaux to get it back on the road!

Have you jiggered one already???

Will be good to see it in the flesh so to speak at the shows this year :thumb:

Joff

[craig green]

Latest pics look great.

[krobinson]

Have you jiggered one already???

Will be good to see it in the flesh so to speak at the shows this year :thumb:

Joff

I'm not sure, there's I had a suspect noise so went to remove the shaft and the inner c.v. joint's insides fell out. Nothing looked broken, but hopefully thats what it was.

Autovaux let me know today that it'll be ages before they can get me one, so off to the motorfactors tomorrow to get one hopefully.

Keith

[conad]

the cars looking gorgeous keith, i cant bloody wait to see it in the flesh.... i have to ask, is it a he or a she? lol

[krobinson]

LOL @ Conad, I'd say it's a she.

C.V. Joint fixed the suspect noise, just waiting on a Roose intake hose now to hopefully solve my boost cutting problem.

Next is to attempt to make some door pods like these:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/phazer_mig/doorcard.jpg

[novasportc550]

them speaker pods are tasty looking chum.:thumb::thumb:

[NOVA-KID-93]

damn thats one nice car you have keith, well done it looks great, hopefully see it in person some time :thumb:

[krobinson]

them speaker pods are tasty looking chum.:thumb::thumb:

Cheers, mine wont be identical, i've talked with a friend who's good with fiberglass and we'll get them made this week. But they have given me the inspiration :)

[Cormac]

Nice pods... Nasty in that colour tho. Will look sweet on ur black !!

[krobinson]

I've finally solved a boost cut problem, and the car is now providing a solid 13/14psi on a closed loop.

Going to invest in a good boost controller, Apexi or something along those lines, then should be able to hold 18psi+.

Also got some Alpine Type-R components, some cool door builds made and an alpine headunit. Once I get the door pods back from being flocked i'll put up some new photos!

Keith

[craig green]

What solved it keith?

Btw who did you get your sparkplugs from?

[krobinson]

Got the plugs on ebay, genuine ford RST's.

I've just put a tempory closed loop on the turbo to remove the control of the amal valve. So it could be amal valve or chipset problem. But now it holds 13/14psi right to the redline in every gear. Doesnt cut or hesitate etc.

Waiting on some further advice, but rather than spending money on a new amal i'll just remove it and go with an Apexi.

[craig green]

Seems a good option Apexi, I hate the look of them, (up there with pillar gauge pods), but they are good for what they do.

Got a link to seller of the plugs by chance?

[The Simps]

Good news keith!

[The Simps]

The only reason I prefered to leave my amal in place is because its a fail safe. Because its linked to the ecu if a problem is detected it can rain in the boost and potentially save your engine.

[krobinson]

True Simps. I'm awaiting on a reply from David @ V-tuning who supplied the chips, see what he suggests.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Keith

I have just put an Apexi AVCR on mine - still getting to grips with setting it up correctly 3 weeks later lol lol lol

If you get one have a look at my WIP thread as it shows you how to install these on the Vauxhall engines and which wires to connect to.

Glad you have narrowed it down - gives me sleepless nights when things like this happen!

Joff

[ben doodar]

Awesome project Keith, the cars fapping stunning! A real credit to your self.
Im sorry if i have missed them, but do you have any pictures of your equal legnth driveshaft?
A mate of mine has just fitted one onto his LET corsa and he said it makes the world of diffrence. His fitted straight on with no modding but i believe it does on a nova as a nova is slightly narrower than a corsa.
Cheers Ben.

[dan16v]

Keith, you can hide an apexi away to the right of the steering cowling (ledge above the fuse box), imo it looks tidy there.
When i had the car mapped i was told to leave the apexi in manual mode as they are pish and wonder all over the place, im sure Rick was told the same.

[krobinson]

Cheers Dan. I've the car back on a closed loop as a new amal didnt solve the huge overboost problem.

I'm going to try a different ECU next, and if that doesnt solve it then i'll get a Greddy pro b spec II. It's still ****ing awesome at 13psi though!!

[krobinson]

Not updated this in ages.

I've been sorting out all the niggles before Billing and my Ring trip, and getting some creature comforts.

The oil feed pipe was leaking like a bitch, thought it was sump gasket etc etc, as one little drop of oil gets everywhere and always fools you into thinking it's coming from somewhere else. So I got a nice new one made and fitted that. Also put some dowty washers on all the seals. Good times!

Also bought an alpine ipod/iphone cd player, some alpine type R components, and commissioned my friend Steven McLaughlin (master of fiberglass) to make some door pods. I then sent them to Autoflock to be flocked (awesome job and service, highly recommended)

Finally I've fitted my wideband lambda sensor and gauge.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5914.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5915.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5925.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_5927.jpg

Now I just need to give it loads of wax and a proper inside clean before Billing!

Cheers

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Should be nice at Billing, Keith! You be there on the Saturday ?

[Tommy_nova]

spot on fella looks great. whats with the cd player saying SARAH lol

[Cormac]

Thats flipping stunning Keith.

The pods turned out really well, All has came together well!

[krobinson]

spot on fella looks great. whats with the cd player saying SARAH lol

Friend of mine who's always making me mixes :thumb:

[Tommy_nova]

ahh i seee lol


Friend of mine who's always making me mixes :thumb:

[Graeme]

Looking as good as ever Keith, personally I'd put the gauges side by side and keep the clock

[krobinson]

Looking as good as ever Keith, personally I'd put the gauges side by side and keep the clock

Read my mind mate, thats happening this weekend :)

[Graeme]

Can't wait to see this, Benn's and Nick's, It will be a very special day lol

[Matt]

4-speed gear knob lol

[krobinson]

;) - its too mint to change it!! lol

[krobinson]

See you all at Billing folks!

[NOVA-KID-93]

looks the dogs!! i should be at Billing on the Sunday so will deffo have to come and have a look at this :thumb:

[krobinson]

Few shots from the weekend at the VBOA @ Billing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/0018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/0020.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/0024.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/0067.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/0068.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/turbo%20billing%202009/Picture11.png

Cheers

Keith

[Pillar]

the backend look sexual now kieth think i might have to bin my smooth boot for a mk1 tailgate!! cracking motor mate

[craig green]

Stunning exterior.

[Leeboo]

I wouldn't be fussed on the black badges on the centre caps I much prefer the silver speedlines badges but apart from hat she looks good as ever to me!

[vaughanmc]

Absolutely stunning Keith! Had me lost for words when I seen under the bonnet and also the inside

If Vauxhall made a 2.0 16v Turbo Nova......

[corsa444]

thats amazing.

[krobinson]

Absolutely stunning Keith! Had me lost for words when I seen under the bonnet and also the inside

If Vauxhall made a 2.0 16v Turbo Nova......

Cheers mate :) Your's was looking really well too, speedlines really help it, don't be changing them!!!


I wouldn't be fussed on the black badges on the centre caps I much prefer the silver speedlines badges but apart from hat she looks good as ever to me!

I had the speedline badges but lost two, put those on as a tempory measure but I actually like them :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Cheers Keith, I plan to keep the wheels and keep them as mint as possible

Didn't you see the amount of Wax being layered onto them lol ?

[novasportc550]

yea, a lovely car you have there keith. i had the pleasure of following it all the way from hollyhead to billing and back..:thumb::thumb:

you should have heard the noise of it thew the tunnels..:d:d:d

[krobinson]

Cheers William, and thanks for the help :)

[Southie]

Stunning car as ever Keith and still to see in person. Attention to detail and cleanliness for a motor you drove to Billing and back is brilliant. :cool:

[k925franny]

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

it would look nicer with a small jet washer bottle

[Ben]

it would look nicer with a small jet washer bottle

if thats all you can find then i would be happy

[Big_Chap]

I had the speedline badges but lost two, put those on as a tempory measure but I actually like them :thumb:

yeah I think they're alright, makes them look more factory

[krobinson]

Latest Modification...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/nurburg.jpg

Keith

[Southie]

Looks odd Keith sorry :( maybe because the boot is so flush the sticker looks out of position.

[vaughanmc]

Does look a wee bit out of place but its a very very minor flaw

[auzzy-b]

Think that looks cool bud, splits the rear up a bit:thumb:

[krobinson]

Always wanted something on the boot to break it up a little, but wouldnt fit a 'ring sticker unless the car had been round.

Did 4 laps in this car now, and about 10-11 laps of the F1 GP circuit, so I think it deserves it!

[Southie]

At least you've been around and it's not a lie. ;) How did you get on with it then?

[krobinson]

I've been 5 times to the ring now!

Was awesome, had a track session on the F1 GP Circuit too, annoying lots of powerful expensive cars :)

Keith

[auzzy-b]

I like it! i didnt you had been round the ring in her.. good goin, bet that was fun:) ill be there one day:roll: lol

[krobinson]

I'd never fit a sticker unless i'd been :)

[stuartyj21]

if youve been to the ring in it then, by all means you should put a sticker on the car keith.

i think it looks well, but do what you think looks good mate:thumb:

[Graeme]

Absolutely love the car Keith and good news it came back in one piece, Ive got ask though how come your washer bottle has a rusty screw where the second pump should go? I was curious at Billing but didn't see you to introduce myself

[krobinson]

I wanted a shiney screw, but rust is lighter than metal so the screw is a cunning weight saving plan.

[Benn]

Lucky boy, was she good around the ring then?

[Graeme]

I wasn't pickin holes in perfection just had to ask, do you want me to keep my eye out for a smaller saloon one?

[krobinson]

Lucky boy, was she good around the ring then?

I got 4 laps in, 2 in busy traffic and two when it was fairly calm. All went fairly well, had some issues with a c.v. joint though so didnt drive too fast.

Had alot more fun on the GP circuit though, had fun with a white GT3 Porker and a few M3's!

[Benn]

Nice! Take it the gp bits shorter?

[krobinson]

I wasn't pickin holes in perfection just had to ask, do you want me to keep my eye out for a smaller saloon one?

Nope, I like the larger one. I use the car quite a bit and the larger capacity comes in handy.

[krobinson]

Nice! Take it the gp bits shorter?

It's the F1 circuit, not sure how long it is, maybe 2 miles?

... runs off to google it....

Oh, wiki says its 3.2 miles long! Cool!

Looks like:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/N%C3%BCrburgring_-_Grand-Prix_Stecke.svg/230px-N%C3%BCrburgring_-_Grand-Prix_Stecke.svg.png

Keith

[Joe Richardson]

As said on facebook Keith,glad you all had a good time,The ring is a fantastic place:thumb:

bet it was mint flying round there in the nova:cool:

[Benn]

Ah cool, i have no clue on F1 as its boring.

[The Simps]

Glad to hear its getting abuse to mate. REALLY want to do the ring myself at some point, just need a car to do it in! lol

[scott.parker]

F1 circuit looks good, whats the price to go on that one mate?

Glad it all when quite well, car looked ace at billing.

Scott

[krobinson]

GP Circuit was 30 euro for a 20 minute track session. Its only open roughly 12 dates in a year though, so its very hard to get on it!

Andy's 2.0L Turbo GSI Nova

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/NLP_9782.jpg

Rob's Stunning rear engined type-r Mini Clubman, with my Mrs Terri-ann passanger

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/NLP_9536.jpg

And me!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/NLP_9612.jpg

[Nick J]

Excellent mate! all the cars look great. :)

[Southie]

Loving that last photo. Goooooo on Keeeeeith, that's what I'd say if I was there. lol

[krobinson]

Cheers - doesnt look great now though, i've the entire front end stripped and the turbo off, decided to just get it recon'd now rather than later!

[John]

Good to see it getting used as you intended Keith! Looks awesome!

[Rick Draper]

Whats up with the turbo Keith? Is it smoking? TBH its a nightmare sorting out KKK's as exhaust wheels are hard to find that are not worn.

[krobinson]

Yeah Rick, started smoking if I let it Idle for around 1 minute, I'm sorting out some other bits and bobs so just doing it all at the same time. I'd upgrade the turbo but have no space with the rad/cooler.

Keith

[craig green]

Pics on FB look great Keith. I had no idea Rob's Mini was finished either, it looks fab.

[Benn]

Bugger on the turbo.

[krobinson]

Sending the turbo away tomorrow, should only take a few days, meanwhile i'll give the bay a good clean/polish/wax as the ring trip has left it mingin!

[Joe Richardson]

That's where i stayed when i went to the ring in June 'The dorint' hotel,the one in the background on the last pic:thumb:

Good pics Keith:d

[Benn]

Got the glue yet?