Keiths Nova Turbo build

[krobinson]

Posted the turbo yesterday, got a call today to see it's now fixed, new seals kit etc and it's on it's way back, hopefully it'll be back tomorrow/friday and i'll have it all sorted at the weekend.

Keith

[Graeme]

Who did you use Keith? What did it cost if you don't mind me asking?

[Nick J]

Posted the turbo yesterday, got a call today to see it's now fixed, new seals kit etc and it's on it's way back, hopefully it'll be back tomorrow/friday and i'll have it all sorted at the weekend.

Keith

Quick turnaround that. Excellent news mate. :)

[krobinson]

Universal Turbos, cost £275+vat + postage.

[djbrowney]

Universal Turbos, cost £275+vat + postage.

thats not bad money for a days work lol

[peester]

^^ thats the counts new place...?

[krobinson]

He works there now? Wish I knew that!! lol

Well, turbo arrived back on friday, and i've got it re-fitted. I also refitted all the joins on my exhaust and have changed all the clips on the boost pipes to much stronger ones.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_6359.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_6360.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/100_6363.jpg

Have it 90% cleaned back up after the ring trip, Still got lots of C.V. Grease to clean up after the C.V. joint exploded lol!

Cheers

Keith

[brucer]

cv boot grease is the worst!! nice work keith, looking great still.

where did you get the clips from?

bruce

[SRimon]

Whats the oil cooler sat behind the boost pipe for?

Just temp?

[The Simps]

That just looks so naughty.

[walker-nova]

looking good lad!!
but get that thing cleand i see dirt on the front panel!!! lol

[Benn]

Glad you got the turbo sorted.

[krobinson]

Whats the oil cooler sat behind the boost pipe for?

Just temp?

There's no where else to put it, but it's been fine so far :thumb:

[Graeme]

Did universal rebuild your turbo Keith or was it an exchange? The reason I ask is I have modified my inlet the same as yours and obviously I want to keep that and don't want a standard one if it is exchange

[scott.parker]

Glad to here it's better now mate! looks tops as always.


cv boot grease is the worst!! nice work keith, looking great still.

where did you get the clips from?

bruce

Tell me about it, mine has split on the passenger side twice, but is sorted now, just got extra protection from rot on that side now! lol

[Benn]

Did universal rebuild your turbo Keith or was it an exchange? The reason I ask is I have modified my inlet the same as yours and obviously I want to keep that and don't want a standard one if it is exchange

Would think the inlet wouldnt come in the deal on a exchange, as they'd just want the turbo.

[Graeme]

Cheers Benn thats what I was hoping if I sent mine to them without one they would return it how I sent it

[krobinson]

Did universal rebuild your turbo Keith or was it an exchange? The reason I ask is I have modified my inlet the same as yours and obviously I want to keep that and don't want a standard one if it is exchange
I took off the inlet and exhaust side and just sent the turbo and manifold. They sent back the same turbo just all refurbed!

Today I got the intercooler, radiator, boost and water pipes fitted, filled with coolant, oil, primed the turbo and got it running today. Also built the grill/bumper/lights etc back in, so its finally fully back together! Good times!

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs158.snc1/5895_119775825881_507240881_2903923_7864334_n.jpg

Cheers

Keith

[Benn]

Have you taken it out yet?

[krobinson]

Just for about 1 mile, it's raining now and i've still got to clean the rest of it.

I'll take it really easy for a while to ensure this turbo lasts.

[Benn]

Sounds good, do you think it was abuse that killed it then?

[krobinson]

No idea Benn, but I think it makes sence to drive sensibly for at least 100 miles :)

[Graeme]

Cheers for the info Keith, sorry for spamming your thread

[Will F]

Whats the oil cooler sat behind the boost pipe for?

Just temp?

I had to look twice!lol

Its tiny! :eek:

[krobinson]

Lol!!

Have the car running on EDS chips now, holding 15psi, overboosting about 21ish.

Good times!!

[Nick J]

Lol!!

Have the car running on EDS chips now, holding 15psi, overboosting about 21ish.

Good times!!

Glad to hear you've sorted that fella. The car will be even more fun now :)

Nick.

[SRimon]

Lol!!

Have the car running on EDS chips now, holding 15psi, overboosting about 21ish.

Good times!!

Nice what EDS chips? Phase 2?

[krobinson]

Yeah Phase 2. Feels great to finally have full power. I had it running on a closed loop before with no overboost, holding about 11/12 psi. Now i've got overboost with it settleing around 15psi.

It's now properly rapid!

[SRimon]

Good lad ;)

[Benn]

Awesome dude, must fly.

[The Simps]

You gotta love pulling off roundabouts in 3rd gear. Overboost kicks in, as done the MASSIVE smile on your face :D

[krobinson]

Indeed, 3rd gear is a hoot!

Overtaking in 6th is just epic!

[boyle_46]

lol i cant wait to see this car at cookstown :D:D:D:D:D

[The Simps]

Indeed, 3rd gear is a hoot!

Overtaking in 6th is just epic!


Amen ;)


I miss it so much. When my new project gets on the road I can see a let ending up in there very quickly!

[krobinson]

Attended the PCC show in Kells, Ballymena today. Very chuffed to have won Car of the show!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/IMG_6143.jpg

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[Joe Richardson]

well done Keith:thumb:

car looks stunning in them pics:cool:

[Dec16v]

Well done dude.... great trophy too!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fearless]

car looks stunning in them pics:cool:


So does Keith :thumb:


Well done bud - Another trophy to add to the collection

[krobinson]

Well done dude.... great trophy too!!!!!!!!!!!!

Met the fella who collected your Sport today.

Also met a good friend of Adrian Culley who painted mine! Small world!!

[The Simps]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/IMG_6185.jpg


The guy at the back on the left talking to his wife - "is that THE Keith Robinson? I thought he'd be taller." lol

Congrats mate. Well deserved!

[Leeboo]

Congrats Keith I'm sure it feels good when all the effort is recognised

[krobinson]

I thought he'd be taller." lol


LMAO!

Alot of people assume i'm in my 40's!! :wtf:

[Benn]

Dave's right, you are a cutie.

[scott.parker]

Well done dude, trophy looks cool as well.

Car's always going to look great you look after it well.

Scott

[tahir868]

car looks stunning mate

[tahir868]

really like the colour ohhh and the engine ;)

[novalovingned]

That really is a nice looking trophy. Well done mate.

[gunny]

Well done mate bet your really chuffed, thats a sweet trophy too!

[turbo-boy]

well done keith car looks super mint sitting there,wish i had of went to that show lol

[jafanan]

credit where credits due fella.......

only the start of he trophys im sure :D

[krobinson]

Cheers folks :)

[Damo]

Well done keith car does look stunning nice looking trophy too:cool: .

[krobinson]

Had the Nova down with Steven last night for a quick power run, to check fueling etc.

I havent messed with the boost pressure since getting the turbo back, so it's set at the standard position.

We did one run, please ignore the "blip" at the start, Overboost kicked in really strong so he hesitated before planting it again lol.

BHP/Torque with Fueling:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/scan0001.jpg

BHP/Torque with Boost pressue in bar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/scan0002.jpg

As you'll see, its running very very well, fueling is perfect, and it's made a superb figure for 0.8bar.

I'll be back early next year to play with the actuator.

Keith

[Benn]

260brake, 292lbs.. Nice.

[LEWI007]

Just read back through this thread about the problems you had with the doors and actually going to germany yourself for some. Thats proper commitment, you get big respect from me mate you deserve a gold medal !

[krobinson]

Thanks - some say i'm just insane lol

[Jonlem]

Damn good results Keith :)

[discoinferno]

:thumb: great figures:)

[craig green]

Thats too much power in a FWD car!

Cracking result matee.

[The Simps]

Noice! Good wallop of torque there.

[brucer]

so whats the spec of the engine then? must have missed it from previous pages.

[Spudly]

Thanks - some say i'm just insane lol


Some...?


Err i think most in all fairness bud lol


Only kiddin, youre a nutter but in a good way, cracking result there to say its set at oe pressure, youre gonna be well on your way to 400bhp when its been played with i reckon:eek:

[Lee H]

Some...?


Err i think most in all fairness bud lol


Only kiddin, youre a nutter but in a good way, cracking result there to say its set at oe pressure, youre gonna be well on your way to 400bhp when its been played with i reckon:eek:

No chance on phase 2 and a KKK turbo.

Good results though all the same Keith.

[Adam]

The KKK turbo is done by about 290-300hp....

Good results though Keith, cracking torque!!! :cool:

[krobinson]

Cheers guys.

Its EDS phase 2
Regal tophat enlarged to 60mm
Hybrid KKK
Large intercooler
Silicone boost pipes

So fairly standard, i'm happy with the power at the mo, will play with the boost next year, see if I can get it to hold 1 bar.

[krobinson]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs275.snc1/10226_156362180881_507240881_3323625_968271_n.jpg

See you all next year!!

[Steve]

Bet thats a nice feeling seeing that when you open the garage! So no more use till next year now?

[Benn]

Would drive me crazy not being able to drive it..

[brucer]

atleast when you bring it out next year it will give you the same rush as when you first finished the build. hopefully be able to see it in the flesh sometime.

[dan16v]

Keith not sure if its been said already, but cant storing it with the bonnet up twist the bonnet out of align? unless you are using gas struts?

[krobinson]

Bet thats a nice feeling seeing that when you open the garage! So no more use till next year now?

MOT and Tax ran out, no point paying to Tax it over the winter as it will see very little use.


Would drive me crazy not being able to drive it..

LOL, it's not too bad, I've an SRI cavalier, 1.4 Nova (the GTE kitted one) and my girl's 1.3 CDTI corsa C to drive so I wont miss it much.


Keith not sure if its been said already, but cant storing it with the bonnet up twist the bonnet out of align? unless you are using gas struts?

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)

[Benn]

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)

The bonnet touches the battery terminals ?

[Lee-1984]

The bonnet touches the battery terminals ?

think he means he is using a trickle charger for the battery to keep it charged

[krobinson]

Yip, carcoon has a trickle charger, which then runs the carcoon if there is an electric cut.

[gunny]

How much was the carcoon Kieth just out of interest?

If you dont mind me asking.

[krobinson]

www.carcoon.co.uk

It's a size 3 which is about £380 delivered.

There's a cheaper american brand on ebay which is about £280, but it doesnt have a trickle charger.

[gunny]

No too cheap then but well worth it, nice to see you're looking after it well, not that i expected any less lol

[Ben]

tbh in the grand scheme of the build cost its about the same as a set of tyres!

[gunny]

Oh yeah for how much the build must of cost its a small price to keep the car clean, dry and out of the elements over the winter months

[dan16v]

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)

Fair enough mate! escort cosworth bonnet must have abit more weight on it, as i had to twist mine back after i left the bonnet on the stay for a yearlol

[hybridturbo]

:d Whats the winter project then Keith?

[krobinson]

Winter project is to save for a house deposit. I dont think i'll do anything to the car this winter! I'm happy with it at the mo :)

[Plug]

wont be long til your after some more power :)

[Nick J]

Winter project is to save for a house deposit. I dont think i'll do anything to the car this winter! I'm happy with it at the mo :)

No need for any changes mate.... Its perfect as it is! ;)

Nick.

[Novaboi_1991]

No need for any changes mate.... Its perfect as it is! ;)

Nick.

and thats coming from nick!, bloody hell, it must be perfect lol :thumb:

[krobinson]

Daily Mirror 01/01/2010 - Readers Cars!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/dailymirror01012010.jpg

Woohoo :)

[djbrowney]

awsome keith just awsome !

were did you get your equal length shafts from ?

[Count Vaux Alot]

Cool nice feature!

[krobinson]

awsome keith just awsome !

were did you get your equal length shafts from ?

Mine was from a group buy done a few years back!

I think Chris Astley sells them :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

1985 Vauxhall Nova! You wouldn't think it was a 1985 shell by looking at it!

Very very very nice car Keith! Hopefully see it this year at some shows ;) ?

[craig green]

Cool snippet for your scrapbook Keith.

[krobinson]

You sure will Vaughan! Billing and Possibly PV!

[vaughanmc]

I'll definately be at Billing

Probably miss PVS to make the PNG National Weekend :)

[krobinson]

I missed PV last year, but wouldnt mind making it this year!

[Benn]

Do pv and billing dude. Wanna look around your car more..lol

[Nick J]

As Craig said fella, A nice piece of memorabilia for you to keep hold of etc. See my link for a little more.......:)

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/420057-2010-perfornance-vauxhall-calenders.html


Nick.

[Benn]

As Craig said fella, A nice piece of memorabilia for you to keep hold of etc. See my link for a little more.......:)

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/420057-2010-perfornance-vauxhall-calenders.html


Nick.

Yeah but who knows who's in that...

[Nick J]

Yeah but who knows who's in that...

Aha....... I know of a few! If and I mean If you dont know already which I imagine you may?! Then you'll have to wait and see ;)

Nick.

[Benn]

Me? I've never heard of that calendar before, my car in the one i've done for my region and the png one...

[Graeme]

I wouldn't allow my car to line his pockets

[Benn]

Funny i was thinking the same kinda thing. No one ask my permission.

[Graeme]

I'd be expecting a percentage if my car was in it without my permission, has openly exploited a few of my friends with cars over the years

[scott.parker]

Turbo Chris.. humm is he the one who sold "silicone" hose kits??
If so i wont say no more then C'U'NexTuseday..

[Nick J]

Well, To be honest Ive never had any dealings with the guy until a couple of months back so I cant comment. I do know however that the owners of the cars included were contacted before hand. Me and Keith were gutted we missed the chance to have our cars on the png calender this year so we were just pleased they had the chance to potentially make it onto another and Im sure I can speak for everyone when I say... Its nice to have your car on a calender regardless of where it comes from! So Please lets not add anymore comments that arent needed on Keith's thread guys.

Thanks,

Nick.

[Benn]

Nick's is the only car in it, altho it looks like a pic i took...lol

[hartley]

hi m8 was it easy to cut the chassis leg for the alternator clearence thanks brian

[krobinson]

Hi Brian,

It's not hard, you can use the piece you cut out for the recess, and use some metal then to fill in the edges.

[krobinson]

Cant fookin wait till the good weather and I get the baby MOT'd again!

[Nick J]

Cant fookin wait till the good weather and I get the baby MOT'd again!

Too rite fella.... Cant wait to be out and about too. Lets hope we have good weather to make a cracking show season. :)

[scott.parker]

lol i know what you mean, though Ive just been out in the orange one to get more pics of the yellow one, sod driving that thing in the cold!

[amggsi]

Cant fookin wait till the good weather and I get the baby MOT'd again!

I'm in the same boat, miss not being able to take them out a run!!!lol

[vaughanmc]

I'm in the same boat, miss not being able to take them out a run!!!lol

Stick an MOT on it tomorrow :)

[krobinson]

Stick an MOT on it tomorrow :)

Vaughan, it's now "tomorrow" and snowing, salters are back out. NO CHANCE am I driving it in that weather.

LOL

[SRimon]

Stick an MOT on it tomorrow :)

As it is and how its used Keiths Nova would probably last 30 years like it is! If not longer.

Take it out now it will just make it rot!

Its salt that kills cars.

[Joe Richardson]

As it is and how its used Keiths Nova would probably last 30 years like it is! If not longer.

Take it out now it will just make it rot!

Its salt that kills cars.

This is why i dont use my SR,stored all the way through the winter:thumb:

I dont even like it getting wet,never mind salt on it lol

[SRimon]

I think if it gets wet - its no huge deal, as long as when its then stored again its wiped down so wet cannot sit in crevaces.

[krobinson]

MOT now booked for end of March! Will pull it out of the Carcoon in the next week or so to check things over!

Good times :)

[Benn]

Awesome!

[Joe Richardson]

Nice:)

mine wont be coming out till 1st of may lol

[krobinson]

1st april gives me until the end of september (6 months tax) good times :)

[discoinferno]

when is the magazine out with the feature in keith?

[krobinson]

March 12th I think?

[General Baxter]

Vaughan, it's now "tomorrow" and snowing, salters are back out. NO CHANCE am I driving it in that weather.

LOL

oh dear lord, grow some balls its only a car :roll: lol

just wash it off

[krobinson]

oh dear lord, grow some balls its only a car :roll: lol

just wash it off

I've no need to drive it in the winter. I have another Nova and a SRI cav to drive in the crap weather.

[Paul]

nova turbo in anything but dry conditions in a pain in the ****.

[General Baxter]

bah, mot-tax it, go have some snow fun lol

[Paul]

mine is MOT&taxed, i have driven it 3 times since November.

[blue_peg_16v]

im using mine everyday and its a pain in the ass

[General Baxter]

1.2 FTW, it seams then lol

[Paul]

they're crap to drive in anything other than dry weather.

You are so tempted to boot it, but cant because it will sheelspin.

Infact thinking about it, all Nova's are crap to drive full stop lol

[General Baxter]

all Nova's are crap to drive full stop lol

and we get to the main point lol

well i dont know, my little 1.3 flys around the corners, just takes a long run up to get to speed lol

[Paul]

does it rattle, has it got decent heaters, does the windscreen always steam up, is it bouncy all in all i think i prefer my van lol

[Benn]

1st april gives me until the end of september (6 months tax) good times :)

Shame it wont be out more.. But guess it keeps it safe.

[Nick J]

does it rattle, has it got decent heaters, does the windscreen always steam up, is it bouncy all in all i think i prefer my van lol

lol at Paul...... your damn right though!

Keith..... glad to hear it will be out soon, be good to see it again this year ;)

Nick.

[krobinson]

Actually Paul, the heaters in both my Novas is fantastic, heats up in a matter of minutes!

But yeah, no point driving them in the winter, I was out a run in my friends 330bhp RS focus mk1 a month back, roads were crap and he just couldnt put the power down at all.

Weathers promising today! Nice and dry with no frost! woot!

[krobinson]

Pulled out, and ready for MOT, which should be in the next few days...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/101_0086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/101_0085.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/101_0084.jpg

Keith

[vaughanmc]

Looking good, any new pics of the GTE ?

[krobinson]

I'm going to give the GTE rep a real good clean in the next few weeks and get some fresh pics up! Going to re-paint the inner arches etc as they've been done about 3 years now.

[vaughanmc]

Is it that long you've had it mate ?

[krobinson]

I've had it since june 2006! Cant believe that!

Turbo's been painted since mid 2007!! lol

[vaughanmc]

lol Time flys!

[John]

Lookin good Keith! When were the feature pics taken?

[krobinson]

Lookin good Keith! When were the feature pics taken?

Back in late August 2009. I should receive my copy tomorrow :thumb:

[krobinson]

Now with 1 years MOT - woot woot!

Roll on 1st April for Tax!

Also got my copy of Total Vauxhall (really early) Feature looks great!

[Benn]

Awesome! Take me for a ride?

[krobinson]

No problem Benn!! lol

[peester]

well done on number 2 mr krobinson

[John]

Now with 1 years MOT - woot woot!

Roll on 1st April for Tax!

Also got my copy of Total Vauxhall (really early) Feature looks great!

Good stuff Keith! Pics!

[krobinson]

I've got lots of high res shots, but under strict instructions not to post until feature is out a few days!

[John]

I've got lots of high res shots, but under strict instructions not to post until feature is out a few days!

Not even one? lol

[Cormac]

I'll vouch that this feature is awesome.. Well done boss

[Graeme]

Just read the feature Keith, hats off to you

[Nova_Tek]

Will have to go tell my Bro to go grab this months TV. Hats off for getting the feature matey.

I assume it's out...which means pics galore on here??

[sparkie1401]

ooooohhhhh i will have to purrrrrrrrchase the TV for a perousal of my favourite nova time

[L14MNP]

I'll have to buy this one. :) A stunning car and a credit to you mate. :thumb:

[krobinson]

Cheers folks! I see everyones getting their subscriptions today :)

[lee-loon]

Is it in the shops?

[krobinson]

Will be on Friday!

[Plug]

mine came through today. although mine goes from page 1-10 then 43-58 then 32-145 lol

top feature of a top car :thumb:

[SRimon]

This'll be a must buy on Friday!

[Benn]

Ggrrr haven't got mine yet.

[John]

yep got mine today too, Paint looks amazing!

[chrisnovaturbo]

got mine today as well. car looks the nuts

[krobinson]

Cheers folks :)

[Andy_L]

Car looks great Keith, I was quite disappointed that your car was not one of the larger pull out posters they are doing these days.

Tidy

[Graeme]

Can you put up all the high res pics this weekend Keith?

[hartley]

stunning car keith

[lee-loon]

It's not bad

[scott.parker]

Well done mate, good feature.

Scott

[krobinson]

Can you put up all the high res pics this weekend Keith?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/TV/859O6426.jpg
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I have all the photos in high res if anyone wants a copy.

Cheers :)

[Damo]

One word keith.

STUNNING!

[Graeme]

Love it

[vaughanmc]

Fecking mint!

[krobinson]

Cheers Folks :):):)

[Connor]

perfection :thumb:

[Benn]

As said, stunning.

[NovaJackie]

twitt twoo :thumb:

[phazer]

Looks spot on mate :thumb:

[Count Vaux Alot]

Wow very nice mate well done!

[Adam]

Congrats Keith.

[djbrowney]

cracking right up mate, even my missus said 'thats the bloke who speaks funny we meet at billing' lol

[krobinson]

I've just ordered a new foam air filter due to the existing one rubbing on the bonnet and causing an upward dent. So once that arrives i'll get dent master out to fix that. (anyone wanting the old filter, PM me)

Hopefully going to book into Steven Gault for another Powerun as i've adjusted the actuator to hold 13/14psi now (held 11psi before and made 260bhp), so it'll be interesting to see what it makes next time round.

Here's a few photo's my Mrs took at the Eglinton Classic show last weekend:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0213.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0217.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0218.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0221.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0222.jpg

Cheers

Keith

[djbrowney]

you make me sick lol

[krobinson]

Just thinking my car looks stupidly modern beside all those other cars LOL

[djbrowney]

you do live in a place where time has stood still, so it is to be expected lol

[Plug]

/\ lol

Looking great as normal :thumb:

[discoinferno]

Looks Fantastic Keith :)

[dj_wudgey]

you make me sick lol
Does look pretty good doesnt it ha ha!

[novasportc550]

best nova ever by far chum...:thumb::thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Lovely!

[Spudly]

This.......



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_0217.jpg


Has to be one of (if not THE) best reflection shots i have ever seen :eek:

[vaughanmc]

You'd think they were decals/vinyls lol So clear and crisp! I have a reflection shot of this car from Billing 09 and it's amazing

I'll post it up;
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Billing%202009/Billing0970.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/Billing%202009/Billing0971.jpg
:thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

that top pics ace vaugh nice pic off keiths beast and two lovely sr's reflecting in it lol

[Benn]

You'd think they were decals/vinyls lol So clear and crisp!


They will work the other way, you'd have a orange peely finish from stickers.

[Benn]

Looks funking stunning. The flat finish in the paint is supurb.

[Spudly]

The flat finish in the paint is supurb.


Agreed, tis a properly lovely car and a credit to Keith and all of the hard work and misery he had during the build but it definately proved worth it all in the end:thumb:

[Cormac]

:thumb:

[Jeff16v]

truly awesome pics Keith, you must be a proud chap:thumb:

[rwaggers]

ive spent all day looking throught this thread start to finish and wow man i have alot of respect for you. i think this is truly amazing feller, well done:thumb:

ive even told my brother about it lol

[mart25]

Well the car is finally fully painted (every single inch) in gorgeous blue. Here's the final pictures. I'll hopefully get some nice daylight ones (not indoors) next weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/e9368b9f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/07b5f7bc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/92d8ca91.jpg

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Early tailgate looks awesome.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/7fbedb52.jpg

So smooth and shineeeee Awesome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/0bdce243.jpg

Rich (novasport) kindly gave up his Saturday and fitted my roof lineing for me!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/8c272672.jpg

Engine bay and inner arches:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/ca915397.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/2c08fe05.jpg

And side shots!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/73385a79.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/b51facc1.jpg

Thanks

Keith
cobalt blue same as mine valver lol well it look identical hahaha:thumb: :thumb: good work man

[krobinson]

Nope! It's not :-)

[krobinson]

After damaging my Silver rocker cover, I thought it's time for a change, something new!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/nt12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/nt2-1.png

And some other shots from carfest today!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/nt11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/Nova%20Rebuild%202006-2007/nt2.jpg

Cheers

[let_nova]

looking at them pictures has made me decide NOT to put my nova back on the road this year and to take my time.

credit to you.

[Nick J]

Looks quality Keith....... nice and subtle. ;)

Nick.

[krobinson]

Cheers folks ;-)

[moffat]

looking good keith. one of my favourites

[Matt]

Engine bay looks immense fella. Rocker/ plug cover is very cool!

[Nova_Tek]

Rocker covers look real nice. Those photoshops I did helped I guess ;) :d

[vaughanmc]

Looks well Keith, a nice wee subtle change under the bonnet :)

[muzzy]

Awesome car, the new colour scheme on the rocker cover is really nice an subtle

[craig green]

Nice. Though I did particularly like the OE look of the silver/red combo on the engine. A minor detail.

[Southie]

Rocker covers look real nice. Those photoshops I did helped I guess ;) :d
mmm you did ps's for Keith as well then lol

It's a quality car as ever ;)

[John]

Looks well Keith!

[connor c]

all the ni guys got a great attention to detail;)

[Nova_Tek]

mmm you did ps's for Keith as well then lol

It's a quality car as ever ;)

Sure did :)

[Graeme]

Love the new colour combination, I was never a fan of the red plug cover

[hybridturbo]

Do like the darker rocker :)

[nova_niek]

All this LET porn really makes me want to set fire to the old BX I use as a daily... but I can't because my Nova's are nowhere near driveable. Bugger. :p

Love your car Keith, I think you've earned yourself a spot in modded motoring history. :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[krobinson]

Cheers Niek! You need a project thread for your Nova ;-)

[krobinson]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs130.ash2/39825_421001832374_614472374_4574458_4886773_n.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Lovely :thumb:

[peester]

i just wanted to say i.. well ok im jealous of the way your just using this all over the place, and its doing the bizz where ever you go..
mostly see it all on facebook..
i hope that ill be able to get such enjoyment out of mine one day

[craig green]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs130.ash2/39825_421001832374_614472374_4574458_4886773_n.jpg

open face helmets FTW. Can't see the Stig's smile! :d

[Benn]

Awesome dude. Everything go ok?

[krobinson]

i just wanted to say i.. well ok im jealous of the way your just using this all over the place, and its doing the bizz where ever you go..
mostly see it all on facebook..
i hope that ill be able to get such enjoyment out of mine one day

Cheers, I use it all the time, Even had it out a run today! I've decided just to use it as much as possible. It can always be rebuilt when it gets tired looking :thumb:

[krobinson]

Awesome dude. Everything go ok?

Few niggles lol Nothing we couldnt sort though :thumb:

[Benn]

Awesome, hope it didn't get rained on...lol

[krobinson]

Rained for about 800 miles of the trip LOL

[Benn]

Oh that sucks. Getting lots of driving in before wrapping it up for the winter?

[krobinson]

Of course, was out all day today in it also :)

[Benn]

Good man, enjoy it while its nice.. Have fun using it.

[Jeff16v]

Nice to see it getting used:thumb:

[hartley]

looks mint keith had a good look at it at billing and i have got to say you have built a master piece its stunning mate

[krobinson]

Thanks mate :)

[hartley]

did you get my pm mate all i want to no is how much did it set you back to get the shell dipped and coated and then how much did it set you back to have ade paint it just cause i have just got hold of a 10k mile mk2 lagoon blue like your old ndz and i was planning doing that basicly the same as ndz going tyo have the shell dipped and painted after billing next year then start building it to the same standard as your keith

[moffat]

hartley - instead of building a nova that looks like keiths old one why not be completly different?

[hartley]

its not going to be exactly the same just the colour lagoon blue just cause i like it

[krobinson]

It's not easy to be different with a Nova, my old shell is a rallycar, so I wouldnt mind in the slightest if a simaliar car was built.

This Nova turbo is almost identical in looks, bar the bootlid and wing mirrors and a few other minor details. It's the Colour that set it apart!

[moffat]

fair play hartley

i was going to paint my next shell arden blue

[hartley]

Nearly half the novas u see have speedlines and a gsi kit on so theres only the colour thats differant and keith your colour is one of a kind on a nova mate

[Cassidy16v]

totally stunning! no other words for it Keith

[krobinson]

The snow has finally thawed and I was out looking at the Nova today, itching to get it out in the spring!!

[Graeme]

Any updates on the wobble?

[Southie]

The snow has finally thawed and I was out looking at the Nova today, itching to get it out in the spring!!
The poor thing it must be suffocating in there lol

I love this car, want want god damn I want; neeeeed it in my life arrrrrgh.

[krobinson]

Any updates on the wobble?

It's tucked away in the Carcoon, when the weathers better i'm going to change the inner shaft on the equal length setup and hope that cures it! :thumb:

[krobinson]

Well, the sun is out and it's time to sort the Nova for this year.

Firstly the turbo smokes on idle (again), so it's being removed and sent for another refurb .

Secondly, I had traced the steering vibration to the equal length c.v. Due to a worn dummy shaft. I replaced it with a normal big block long shaft, but it's turned out to be totally bent! I'm now waiting on a new shaft from LMF.

Going to strip the front end tonight, I'll do a little cleaning while I'm at it.

Will update with photos when I can (hard at the mo as I'm waiting for broadband to be installed)

Keith :thumb:

[Nick J]

Great to hear its out and about again! Any sign of post?

Nick.

[krobinson]

Good Friday today and bank holiday Monday so it'll most likely be Tuesday :-)

[Nick J]

Good Friday today and bank holiday Monday so it'll most likely be Tuesday :-)

Sorry pal I know you wanted it for sunday........ weds was the earliest I had chance or It would have gone sooner. Hope its worth the wait. :)

Nick.

[fearless]

Will update with photos when I can (hard at the mo as I'm waiting for broadband to be installed)

Keith :thumb:


Wow - your only just getting broadband in NI - Can't beleive youve been on 56k dial up for so long lol