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Shells aren't selling well at the moment though as you know eh?
Can't even give them away lol
Rick Draper
31-10-09, 06:47 PM
Yours would sell ok. Well depends if it came with your luck attached to it!
I would buy it tbh if you did me a good deal on it, fitted a xe and dropped it off with me fpmsl.
Proper deja vu today, Andy and Rickardo round at half 8 again this morning to help refit the gearbox again.
Fitted this this time so hopefully might have a bit more luck with this one. Should do for the fecking money it cost :cry:
Helix 6 paddle
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/163.jpg
Helix coverplate
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/164.jpg
The billet flywheel
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/165.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/166.jpg
Fitted
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/167.jpg
Pictures stopped then as I just wanted to get it finished as it was so cold today!!
auzzy-b
07-11-09, 11:03 PM
Did you have the flywheel balanced to the crank?
auzzy-b
07-11-09, 11:03 PM
Did you have the flywheel balanced to the crank?
auzzy-b
07-11-09, 11:03 PM
Did you have the flywheel balanced to the crank?
Nah, didn't bother. Never intend taking the engine out again so it's gone in as it came.
auzzy-b
07-11-09, 11:10 PM
Cool, will it not be affected? i was going to do the same but thought i would have to get it all balanced together..
O and could someone do something about the triple posts my internets being reeeeally wierd!!lol
Not really. Flywheel is balanced after being machined as are clutches so they are balanced, just not altogether as one assembly.
Have you been able to drive it yet?
No, tax has run out and it's been absolutely hammering it down all day. Need to bed the clutch in a bit as well before I just nail it unfortunately.
Ah ok, hope its sorted the prob. Bedding the clutch in? Never heard of that before...
Ah ok, hope its sorted the prob. Bedding the clutch in? Never heard of that before...
what the supplier told me to do and don't fancy taking any risks and having the gearbox off again or buying another clutch for that matter.
Fitted mates xe back in his car as well today, god the F20 is light after lumping this thing round.
Oh right, best to do then.
The shed had assumed it's favourite position up on axle stands again today for a job I've been putting off for a while.
When I built it I fitted a pattern oil pump and am sure that is behind my continually reducing oil pressure. I found a genuine GM pump in my spares and have stripped and measured it and it's within tolerances so I decided to fit that. Also my sump is leaking so assume it has a crack in it so sourced another one of them for doing at the same time.
Stripped it all down today and needed a bit of persuasion with some pliers to get the cambelt backing plate past the chassis leg but the crappy autopumps pump is off now. Waiting for a crankshaft oil seal and cambelt to come in at Vauxhall to build it back up.
Took the big end caps off as well to see if the bearings were damaged and all are fine with the normal light surface scratching that cannot be felt. That has cheered me up somewhat.
andy_017
30-01-10, 07:18 PM
REALLY looking forward to putting it back together lee,NOT haha :)
When it is back together you owe me a passenger ride with phase 2 ;)
let_nova
30-01-10, 07:20 PM
lovely looking car. top work
REALLY looking forward to putting it back together lee,NOT haha :)
When it is back together you owe me a passenger ride with phase 2 ;)
Should see the chunk we took out of the paint on the chassis leg getting the cambelt backing plate off. Touch up required.
You won't get to see the full effect until i've bedded the clutch in a bit this time.
Cheers for your help again today even if you couldn't undo the E20 crank bolt :gay:
Feel i'm learning a lesson now. Buy cheap, buy twice. Seems that way with the clutches and oil pumps recently.
lovely looking car. top work
Cheers.
Rick Draper
30-01-10, 07:53 PM
Will you ever use it when its done though lee!
Probably not, always living in fear of something else breaking if I drive it like the XE.
andy_017
30-01-10, 08:07 PM
Youre welcome for the help bud ;)
I seem to remember you helping me and we STILL couldnt undo it..........................
and you better use it when its fixed!
Hope this is the oil pressure sorted. Will yo bring it to any shows? Wanna see the car.
andy_017
30-01-10, 08:59 PM
You'll have to wait for Lee to answer that one Ben i think, i keep telling him to bring it to shows as its an awesome car, it really is mint, but i dont think he will somehow, you never know though!
Rick Draper
30-01-10, 09:39 PM
Probably not, always living in fear of something else breaking if I drive it like the XE.
So thats why you are fitting a LET in the corsa thenlol lol lol lol lol lol
Hope this is the oil pressure sorted. Will yo bring it to any shows? Wanna see the car.
Very unlikely as really not my thing. I get very bored looking at cars at shows. I'd say there is far more chance of it being used on the drag strip at York tbh.
Joe Richardson
30-01-10, 10:49 PM
Very unlikely as really not my thing. I get very bored looking at cars at shows. I'd say there is far more chance of it being used on the drag strip at York tbh.
get it to billing mate:thumb:
all the mint nova's should be there imo :)
Very unlikely as really not my thing. I get very bored looking at cars at shows. I'd say there is far more chance of it being used on the drag strip at York tbh.
But i wont be able to see it at york...lol
get it to billing mate:thumb:
all the mint nova's should be there imo :)
Can't think of a worse show really mate. Three days of looking at cars with no track or drag strip action.
Why not just come down for the Sunday then? Lots of peeps do...
Why not just come down for the Sunday then? Lots of peeps do...
Too far for one day, its just under 200 miles each way :eek:
Oh, bugger. Pv then for some 1/4? And a lil park and show?
Would be tempted to take it to PV if there weren't so many chavs there. Would hate leaving it on the stand and wouldn't be able to enjoy the rest of the show. Thats why I took the XE beast last year.
Yeah that's the down side to pv.
Shame i'd love to see the car.
garethcolley
30-01-10, 11:51 PM
Yeah that's the down side to pv.
Shame i'd love to see the car.
Have to say after seeing this for the first time a few months ago it really is mint and is up there with the best i've seen. Im not suprised you don't take it out much, mine never gets driven when its been raining. Especially now i've stuck everthing in Rich's old shell, the light blue shows every mark.
vaughanmc
31-01-10, 12:42 AM
Too far for one day, its just under 200 miles each way :eek:
lol PVS and Billing are usually 1 day events for me and it's closer to 400 mile each way for me yet I make it
Fair enough it might not be your thing but complaining about the distance you need to travel is madness in my opinion
MARTIN KELSON
31-01-10, 09:47 AM
I'am with you on that one. Looking at cars stationary is not my thing either. Soon get bored.
Might go to Billing on Sunday this year though. You could meet me around Stafford area of M6 & pootle down?
NovaLad
02-05-10, 07:37 PM
Lee you need to get it out and about more this year i think with the reg looking like it's a new car lol. 10 plate.
djbrowney
02-05-10, 08:24 PM
bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i looked in here because i though he might have got the car out !!!
then i woke and am now leaving again lol
Taxed this week I believe, maybe hitting the road soon
It will be out as soon as I can get the jap scrap moving to let it past.
Rick Draper
02-05-10, 11:02 PM
It will be out as soon as I can get the jap scrap moving to let it past.
LIESlol
Joe Richardson
02-05-10, 11:05 PM
Good news,be good to get back out in it :thumb:
LIESlol
Will be on the road before your Corsa, my car has an exhaust manifold :cry:
Rick Draper
03-05-10, 06:38 AM
Will be on the road before your Corsa, my car has an exhaust manifold :cry:
Oil pressure is more important :cry: :cry: :cry:
Lee, did you sort the clutch problems???
Lee, did you sort the clutch problems???
Don't know yet mate, not took it out since. Been up the drive in it and its like the dash is trying to jump out of the window. Been told it will be like that until it beds in which might take some time the amount I use it!! lol
MattBrown
03-05-10, 02:25 PM
It will be out as soon as I can get the jap scrap moving to let it past.
Mine will be finished, and have done 10 track days before you get her outlol
MattBrown
03-05-10, 02:27 PM
Taxed this week I believe, maybe hitting the road soon
Haha, same as your loon:roll: :d lol
Brettski
03-05-10, 02:36 PM
Mine will be finished, and have done 10 track days before you get her outlol
are you sure the magic cat mite run across the track and you will end up in the wall again :roll: lol lol
Mine will be finished, and have done 10 track days before you get her outlol
Lots of talk about your car.. Yet never seen a pic of the so called track car.
Mine will be finished, with an undeclared conversion and through a neighbours wall and broke for parts before you get her outlol
Edited
vaughanmc
03-05-10, 02:43 PM
Lots of talk about your car.. Yet never seen a pic of the so called track car.
Never seen any of his Nova's :roll:
MattBrown
21-05-10, 10:34 AM
Edited
So true, alsmost as true as your xe conversion:roll:
thought you was banned??........... im 20 and have been banned. currrently got a gte. just a word of warning you have not got one iota of a chance of getting cover or if they will listen and not laugh ....sensibly priced cover for a c20xe nova conversion with all other stuff declared. make me laugh telling lee your nova will be donr before his get a grip all you ever do is brag about your non existant nova..........
thought you was banned??........... im 20 and have been banned. currrently got a gte. just a word of warning you have not got one iota of a chance of getting cover or if they will listen and not laugh ....sensibly priced cover for a c20xe nova conversion with all other stuff declared. make me laugh telling lee your nova will be donr before his get a grip all you ever do is brag about your non existant nova..........
Its an on-going joke my friend.
Lee-H knows me, and knows im winding him up.
Insurance is fine thanks:thumb:
MattBrown
22-05-10, 07:23 PM
Bloody logged on as gf lol
Small boring update.
Well, its been another full year and the Nova hasn't left the comfort of the garage even for an MOT in 2010.
I have decided I need to actually try and use the thing this year seen as its costing me in insurance for nothing. In order to do that I want to make sure I am happy with everything reliability wise.
I have just bought a Z20LET oil pump and modified pick up pipe that i'm hoping to get on with fitting at weekend with some assistance from Mr Dixon. I am not convinced with the pattern part fitted previously or the high mileage GM item fitted currently so this should ensure things are right on the oil pressure front. Should have done it right in the first place.
I fitted the Helix paddle clutch after the rolling road disaster so that should hopefully cure any lingering clutch issues (hopefully it will calm down a bit after bedding in as its juddery as hell) Another job I should have done right first time. I can see a pattern emerging.......
Bloody hell, I'd be itching to use this motor if I had it.
Hope you get it out and reliable, nothing worse than oil pump problems, killed my friends LET aswell, 9k to build the car and it's done less than 300 miles in 5 years.
You didn't use the car this year at all? Not good dude, you need the love again and getting it driving right and feeling happy driving it will do that.
I got a Zlet oil pump after reading some stuff you've written.
And it's a learning curve...
I thought you'd invited me round to help break it, I really should listen on the phone lol
I thought you'd invited me round to help break it, I really should listen on the phone lol
Thats probably what will happen after we have put it back together and something else goes wrong.
That isn't an incentive for you to sabotage it in order to get first dibs on stuff though lol
Bloody hell i thought we were actually going to have some progress for a second then, stupid me!
You didn't use the car this year at all? Not good dude, you need the love again and getting it driving right and feeling happy driving it will do that.
I got a Zlet oil pump after reading some stuff you've written.
And it's a learning curve...
It came to the end of the drive for its agreed value photos for the insurance and thats as far as it gets. I have been distracted with the MR2 last year.
I have wasted over £500 on oil pumps and clutches that haven't worked right in the last 18 months alone :cry:
Bloody hell i thought we were actually going to have some progress for a second then, stupid me!
We will at weekend, just building the scene for further disappointment....... lol
nova_stee
03-01-11, 10:49 PM
Will it be at billing pal
Will it be at billing pal
No, really don't enjoy static shows and would rather do drag racing or watch drag racing.
Did plan to take it to York raceway but judging by the further deterioration of the return road last year I might not bother.
It came to the end of the drive for its agreed value photos for the insurance and thats as far as it gets. I have been distracted with the MR2 last year.
I have wasted over £500 on oil pumps and clutches that haven't worked right in the last 18 months alone :cry:
Oh dude that sucks balls. I couldn't do.
I've taken your advise, gonna go up rated clutch but not paddle.
Looking back I think I would have been alright with the Helix organic clutch, I think the problem was the billet flywheel being so shiny and perfectly machined was causing the clutch to slip against it. I dulled it up with some wet and dry this time before refitting the clutch.
Ah i'll remember that as i'm ordering one of them too...
Sounds like an expensive winter for you as well then with all the stuff you are fitting this time.
Yeah, flywheel, clutch and F28 and Quafe + more... Eek.
But i wanna do it and be able to not go in there again...
fearless
03-01-11, 11:07 PM
Make sure you get the correct oil pump seal for the Z20LET pump
What as in the gasket? So the brand new one for Vauxhall i have i wrong.. :(
Need the C20LET crank seal for the middle of the pump, the C20LET oil pump to block gasket and the Z20LET pickup pipe gasket/O ring.
fearless
03-01-11, 11:14 PM
Well done Lee - You've done your research
MattBrown
03-01-11, 11:14 PM
I thought I was going to see it ripping up the road:(
However, glad to hear that you plan to use it.
Just get it done, lovelly summers day, and hit the north wales B roads:)
Need the C20LET crank seal for the middle of the pump, the C20LET oil pump to block gasket and the Z20LET pickup pipe gasket/O ring.
Legend, any chance you know the pick up pipe gasket number?
Legend, any chance you know the pick up pipe gasket number?
I don't unfortunately, mine is coming from Steveboyslim with the modified pickup pipe.
Ah i'm fire up him a email. Cheers dude.
fearless
03-01-11, 11:35 PM
Its just an oval type 'O' ring for Z20LET pick up pipe to pump IIRC available from VX main dealer
Rick Draper
04-01-11, 12:40 PM
I have decided I need to actually try and use the thing this year seen as its costing me in insurance for nothing.
****ING lol Chances of you using it i recon are slim to none lol
ben doodar
04-01-11, 12:49 PM
Lovely car this Lee I've read the thread before but never commented. Would be nice to see you get some use out of it this year mate.
Quick update.
Last weekend received this
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/041.jpg
Did this
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/042-2.jpg
And now have full oil pressure at last.
Bring on the passenger rides
Southie
15-01-11, 09:39 PM
It's a special car Lee, love the fact you look after it so much :)
Is your insurance extremely cheap though? Never knew that companies offered 100 mile cover lol
Keep at it, one day you'll get some real use I'm sure without it burning clutches out ;)
MattBrown
15-01-11, 09:51 PM
Good times Lee.
Love it as always.
It's a special car Lee, love the fact you look after it so much :)
Is your insurance extremely cheap though? Never knew that companies offered 100 mile cover lol
Keep at it, one day you'll get some real use I'm sure without it burning clutches out ;)
It's ridiculous, anything it wants it seems to get. Spent as much as my XE corsa cost me on the Nova since the rolling road and it's done zero miles.
Coming up to our tenth anniversary this year lol
djbrowney
16-01-11, 09:53 AM
**** i love this car :)
Is it back together now? If so hows the pressure?
Yes it in one piece and its full from fire up, but I don't think its been run up to temperature yet
Good work lads.
Hopefully will see this out on the road this year then Lee ;)
Nice to see progress lee would be good to see it in the flesh this year mate.
Car out for the first time this year for a wash, then promptly put back in the garage. 23 months since the tax ran out now lol
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/37690eda.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/5e519593.jpg
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http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/e0fa5be6.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/4a7576a1.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/3a0733e4.jpg
scott.parker
04-09-11, 04:44 PM
You still selling this?
Scott
If anyone is willing to pay me the asking price otherwise I'll just leave it in the garage for another few years.
Id say the best thing you can do Lee is get it to a show or two next year. This way everyone will get to see how well its been built/finished. which will possibly give you a much better chance of selling for a good price once words got round. I know you say Its not your thing but It might just help your cause etc.
Nick.
Stunning car, do you not enjoy driving it or anything any more?
Stunning
Don't think I could ever sell a nova that nice
I'm more than happy to take it to all the shows for you Lee, I have to agree with Nick one its well known again it'll sell complete
Stunning car, do you not enjoy driving it or anything any more?
To be honest I don't really. Civic is nicer to drive, handles better and will be faster than the Nova next month and I've got the MR2 as old fashioned basic turbo fun which I'm not as fussy about how I drive it or where I leave it.
To be honest I don't really.
Sad times :cry:
Nova_Tek
04-09-11, 10:44 PM
Simply lovely!
To be honest I don't really. Civic is nicer to drive, handles better and will be faster than the Nova next month and I've got the MR2 as old fashioned basic turbo fun which I'm not as fussy about how I drive it or where I leave it.
That's fair. When you worry it becomes a pain.
Could be a very sad weekend. Meant to be receiving a deposit on the engine so then its game over for the old girl after nearly 11 years of ownership.
However, the car has covered approximately 1000 miles in all the time i've been with my missus (7 years) so it hardly seems worth keeping it anymore.
Considering selling the Civic as well and getting an Evo 8 or 9 but still undecided on that plan as I live in the carjacking capital of the North-West.
supernova.629
09-02-12, 09:48 PM
Whot price would u be looing for shell
Southie
09-02-12, 10:03 PM
Sad times Lee :(
Remember Evos rot bad... very bad so give them a proper looking over if you do go window shopping.
Well the Nova has been on its longest journey since October 2009. Have moved house now so had to move the car in, luckily only moved on the same street. Still scrubs up ok.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsd22b44f7.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps932529a1.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps6a01516a.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsa299fd39.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsed23db50.jpg
And in its new home for the next few years.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps815f03eb.jpg
In all seriousness it may be time to sell, seems a waste to have it sitting there when someone could enjoy it and I could put one of the other cars in the garage.
tahir868
09-06-13, 03:41 PM
That's awesome
Why not use it and enjoy it yourself?
love this nova :)
but as edd say's
Why not use it and enjoy it yourself?
He has moved on. Some people do.
I imagine a mk1.5 MR2 will fill every void the Nova ever left, and then some. Plus a Type-R Civic, and whatever else he has.
Maybe Lee likes the look.of it enough to keep it hanging around a little longer though. lol
How far down the street have you moved, Lee? It's shocking that's its longest journey in almost a decade! lol
[EDIT] It is an awesome Nova though. I love the pic of it on the rollers.
Why not use it and enjoy it yourself?
I have another car that is quicker and puts the power down much better and my daily handles miles better than the Nova so no real need for it. Was good when I was early 20's but now I'm early 30's....
He has moved on. Some people do.
I imagine a mk1.5 MR2 will fill every void the Nova ever left, and then some. Plus a Type-R Civic, and whatever else he has.
Maybe Lee likes the look.of it enough to keep it hanging around a little longer though. lol
How far down the street have you moved, Lee? It's shocking that's its longest journey in almost a decade! lol
[EDIT] It is an awesome Nova though. I love the pic of it on the rollers.
Yeah the mk1.5 is epic when its working properly. Rev 3 engine now which feels rapid but had some overheating issues when I took it to York a couple of weeks ago so just trying to fix that now. Just replaced radiator and thermostat but its being a pig to bleed, major airlock in the heater matrix.
Have only moved two doors down. Main reason I keep the car is its pretty nice to look at and I don't have to sell it. If it does sell I quite fancy a supercharged EP3 next for weekend fun.
blue_peg_16v
09-06-13, 07:41 PM
Get it flogged or if all else fails may be time to break there's some money sat there.
And it's not like its the short term love loss like I have it's been 3 years look at the money mark beeson got out of his
I tried breaking it and had loads of interest in everything except the engine. However the engine is worth most so really needed that to go first rather than being stuck with it.
I think Mark managed to sell his engine first as never saw it up for sale.
Well the Nova has been on its longest journey since October 2009.
Have only moved two doors down
So about 30ft then!! Was its last outting the RR session?
Lee please drive it to Billing this year, I'd love to see it.
Also would be a good place to get it seen if you fancy selling it?
So about 30ft then!! Was its last outting the RR session?
Yes.
I agree with basil, would love to see it in the flesh
what kind of money would you be looking for it if you did sell it Lee?
BENDOGGER
11-06-13, 06:24 AM
Yeah mate pm me what kinda money as looking for a Gsi at the mo
Got someone interested at the moment at £5k but I will be reducing the spec slightly at that, would need £6k to leave it as it is.
Might sound a lot of money for an old Nova but been keeping an eye on recent selling prices for Gsi's and discussed it with a few mates on here and that is the conclusion we came to.
I have had the pleasure of going out in this car and I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat, I like everyone else am gutted it doesn't get out and about but understand where Lee is coming from when he says he has no desire to use it. I know it's his favourite car as his other two brave the elements all year round whilst this stays dry in the garage, and I also know how much thought and deliberation will go into the decision weather to part with it or not and I'd imagine that it's not about the first person to wave six grand under his nose that will get the pleasure of owning it, I think it's more about preserving the car and it receiving the money no object care that its had for the last ten years or so. This car has also enlightened me that despite us all being interested in modified cars that we do not all enjoy the same aspects of building and restoring them, I personally hate cleaning them and skinning my knuckles trying to complete a project, whilst I enjoy the driving and attention of nostalgic people who comment, Lee is the other end of the spectrum, as anyone who knows him will vouch, every weekend without fail he is lying in a pool of oil or getting snowed on with his socket set in hand. All that I know is who ever does make the grade is going to have one of the best Gsi's in the country to enjoy when ever they see fit
scott.parker
11-06-13, 09:57 AM
Lee, if it was me with that car, personally I wouldn't sell it, I was sorn it on axel stands in the garage under a cover and sit on it for a few more years... Then try it out again, see if you still love it, and go from there, I would hate to let go of such a good car, it's the only reason it was easy to let go of my track car, I didn't use it or want to keep it any longer, but it took almost 3 year's to get to the point of selling.
I do hope you do what's right for you mate.
BENDOGGER
11-06-13, 07:53 PM
Got someone interested at the moment at £5k but I will be reducing the spec slightly at that, would need £6k to leave it as it is.
Might sound a lot of money for an old Nova but been keeping an eye on recent selling prices for Gsi's and discussed it with a few mates on here and that is the conclusion we came to.
Pm me if it falls through with the spec at 5k and what you would be taking off
Sad day today, deposit received on the car.
Looks like I'm going to be without a Nova for the first time since I passed my test. Have had this car 12 years now so its going to be strange opening the garage and it not being there.
Hopefully it will get out and about for more people to see with its new owner though!!
As you say I hope it gets out and about too, would love to see it sometime :)
You never know, once it's gone you might miss it and build another one to sit in the garage lol
Sad day today, deposit received on the car.
Looks like I'm going to be without a Nova for the first time since I passed my test. Have had this car 12 years now so its going to be strange opening the garage and it not being there.
Hopefully it will get out and about for more people to see with its new owner though!!
Shame, but means some one else can love and enjoy it.
Is it anyone on here Lee?
Hard to believe its going tbh
I've heard it's Colin smith who is having it
I've heard it's Colin smith who is having it
I thought gibbo had bought it to wide arch and bad boy bonnet??
Rick Draper
31-07-13, 05:05 PM
I hear they have a kingdom kit ready to fit on it and a cherry bomb lol
Don't forget the cav slabs and Motorsport sunstrip Rick
Rick Draper
31-07-13, 05:17 PM
http://cars-database.com/data_images/gallery/01/vauxhall-nova/vauxhall-nova-03.jpg
And the clear rear lights .................oh wait a sec
:) just kidding mate , I too have been out in this and it's awesome , gutted to see it going :(
And the clear rear lights .................oh wait a sec
:) just kidding mate , I too have been out in this and it's awesome , gutted to see it going :(
We may still have time to venture out in it again once I have it mot'd and taxed.
davidfox280585
01-08-13, 11:23 PM
I thought gibbo had bought it to wide arch and bad boy bonnet??
hahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahha
lollollollololomuhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sounds like a plan, when is that lee?
Mot this weekend or early next week. Car being collected in about 3 weeks.
Weekend after next ill come over, gotta collect something from droylesden shortly anyway
Fitted the new seats tonight. Always wanted these seats in the car so good to see it with them finally fitted.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps9099b4cf.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsa009e785.jpg
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Passenger one looks a little twisted but can easily be sorted.
Southie
02-08-13, 08:07 PM
A shame your selling, loved seeing this a few years back even though the clutch was playing up on the rollers.
Someone's bought a belter of a Nova though Lee :(
Love that you've fitted new seats as you sell it...lol
Booked for its first MOT in almost 5 years at 7 am tomorrow morning. Be the longest journey for almost 4 years with a 4 mile round trip to the station.
Had it out of the garage and ran it up to temp, found a small fuel leak from the new pump so sorted that. Checked all lights and all seems good to go. Can't believe the running was such a simple problem.
Gave the inside a quick clean.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps6d0822a2.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps211c4dc1.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps58450197.jpg
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http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsb2f3e239.jpg
Pretty low!
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps9b49feca.jpg
Southie
06-08-13, 08:39 PM
Stunning, and I hate to say it but your going to regret getting rid of it Lee :(
always loved this nova
one off my all time favourite's :)
Last picture is excellent mate, despite you never using it, it'll always be your car
So are we allowed to know who owns it now then?
And i think the only change i would make to it if it were mine, would be to refit the GSi interior, love the look of a 'normal' nova, with big power under the bonnet :d
Stunning car, and the new owner has bought an awesome toy!
tahir868
06-08-13, 09:26 PM
Pure awesomeness!! Always loved the way this car looks
Last picture is excellent mate
Is that because it has a proper car in the background?
So are we allowed to know who owns it now then?
And i think the only change i would make to it if it were mine, would be to refit the GSi interior, love the look of a 'normal' nova, with big power under the bonnet :d
Stunning car, and the new owner has bought an awesome toy!
Sorry but that's up to the new owner to reveal. Sure everyone will know soon enough.
Impossible to refit interior now without major work. Car has seat rails welded in front and old mounts cut out. Also all the rear seat mounts are gone as well. Was much comfier with interior tbh.
Sorry but that's up to the new owner to reveal. Sure everyone will know soon enough.
Impossible to refit interior now without major work. Car has seat rails welded in front and old mounts cut out. Also all the rear seat mounts are gone as well. Was much comfier with interior tbh.
That's fair enough, still doesn't stop us being curious though lol
And I think that's because we're both getting older/wiser and like our creature comforts like sound deadening and carpets lol
Rick Draper
06-08-13, 10:05 PM
Lee that looks ****ing awesome! If only it drove like a CTR LOL.
I couldn't sell a nova that nice
Arrived for MOT bright and early after a total sleepless night.
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http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps2762bb93.jpg
And it passed.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps6b997881.jpg
Should do with the amount of miles done since last MOT.
Have to agree I couldn't sell I nova that nice :( you will regret it when its gone
L33 LEG
07-08-13, 02:27 PM
Always been one of my fave novas. Was always hoping it would be getting split because I would of had that shell without even thinking about it! lol
Such a nice car Lee, totally understand your reasons for selling, hopefully you won't regret it too much later on. Also hoping it is staying with PNG and keeps it to the standard that it is now. Would be great to see it get used :)
Vinny-NOVA
07-08-13, 07:04 PM
Hey Lee, will you still have this on sat when I collect seats? Dying to see it!!!
Wow that's nice! :)
That seats go well with the car.....I like the way they wrap around. Truly awesome car :)
Hey Lee, will you still have this on sat when I collect seats? Dying to see it!!!
Yes I will.
When does it go then pal?
Vinny-NOVA
07-08-13, 08:12 PM
Yes I will.
Awsome!!!!!
When does it go then pal?
End of the month, bank holiday weekend I think.
This time tomorrow the car will be in the hands of its new owner. Feels a bit strange, dreading watching it drive away already!
I thought I'd feel that way when my last two were collected.... In the end all I felt was relief!!
Nick
That's what I'm hoping I will feel tbh. The amount it's cost me while actually not going anywhere scares me! Will be glad to see the back of all the receipts for sure!
scott.parker
23-08-13, 01:14 PM
The way to look at it is you've done what you wanted, you've owned a well respected nova, and hopefully you had fun doing it and driving it when you did.
Your obviously past the nova thing now so its time it goes.
Only things i miss about my old one is the noise, speed and power, i dont miss the hassle of it or the worry of it breaking every time I used it lol
Beautiful looking GSI mate, new owner is very lucky.
I was just looking at your recent photos and zoomed in on my I pad
On the test cert and saw your mileage and dates listed in its history.
You really didn't drive it much did you!
Think I have done more miles tonight than in he last 4 years. Didn't want to take it out in the rain but had to go for one last drive in it before it goes tomorrow.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zpsa8a887e1.jpg
With a proper hot hatch
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This is going to sound harsh but I think there is either something wrong with you or the car if you think a CTR is more fun than a Nova turbo.
I was on track last sunday and I was lashing them all day long in my XE!
Nothing wrong with me or the car, just an opinion after having both cars for a few years now. My non stripped out Civic battered XE Nova's all day long with just bolt on breathing mods.
I'd have to agree, the civics are awesome. Especially when you consider that's how they left the factory... A nove needs £5000 spending on it to get close! Lol
Looks awesome mate, good to see your parting with it on good terms after using it rather than it bejng broke for parts,
If you are happy selling your ultimate nova then barry on! No regrets :)
Nice one having it out lee
Hope you enjoyed your last drive.
Looks fantastic in the pics. Shame it's off, but then hope the new ower gets to drive it and use it lots, will be good for it.
Going
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Gone
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/null_zps5c568f90.jpg
:cry::cry:
Awwwww. At least it drove away..
Hope he hasn't got far to go
Bet the back pockets healthier now!
Nick.
Rick Draper
24-08-13, 04:39 PM
Im hearing its just arrived with that Carisma for a kit and a blinged up interior eye.
novadave24
24-08-13, 04:50 PM
that was a great project you done one of the best looking gsi nova I have ever seen is the new owner on here or going to join ?
What are your plans for it then Rick?
bazzap8389
24-08-13, 07:12 PM
What are your plans for it then Rick?
It ain't ricks ;)
I know it's gone up your way Baz, I was taking the pi55
Just heard its managed the 400 mile journey home. Not bad for a car that's been off the road 4 years!
scott.parker
24-08-13, 08:23 PM
Lol another nova to Scotland, i hope its not the guy who bought my old one..
scorge01
24-08-13, 08:27 PM
There all coming to us Scott :)
There all coming to us Scott :)
Sure do :)
Rick Draper
24-08-13, 09:13 PM
What are your plans for it then Rick?
Much rather mess around on £9k bicycles these days tbh. I have replaced a expensive money pit with countless expensive money pits LOL, 10 bikes and counting 2 are replicas of bikes from the tour.
bazzap8389
25-08-13, 02:50 AM
I know it's gone up your way Baz, I was taking the pi55
Oh, oops lol
Shame it's gone Lee, but at the same time with the lack of usage it was the right decision!
Kev Turbo
28-08-13, 09:32 AM
The new owner is a member.............He may come out of the woodwork soon :)
Well I should have posted earlier but I am the proud new owner of this :) the car is amazing a very well put together Lee is nothing but a pure gent and one of the really genuine guys out there.. He told me every little niggle with the car not that there is many just the little bits that every owner knows about but no one else can see. Been too busy enjoying the car while the weather is nice. Cheers
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/rjs89/97fd82f1a3039916291ff4d6ff17eaa7_zpsd5432489.jpg
Very nice buy, glad you're out enjoying it.
Cracking car mate hope to see it at somepoint
When is going round knockhill ? lol
Hope to see it soon if your still over here for a bit,
Good to see its still on here.
bazzap8389
05-09-13, 06:36 PM
Finally let everyone know your the owner lol give me a shout next time your back mate.
I can honestly say I will never forget my run out in this car, an awesome car and well built, I hope it now gets used like it was built to be, and shown at all the shows, you've bought a fine example my friend
Yeah it really is a good example.... Don't really have much plans for it. Just a general tidy up (new jubilee clips, bolts etc),black hoses may fit the Gsi boot vinyl. Looking into an alloy radiator and possibly a hybrid turbo (think the oil seals are going a little bit) but apart from that it's great I really have an OCD with it...before I even collected it I bought a carcoon, paint for the garage and way to much on polish waxes etc but the car will get what it needs and more to keep it tip top! Yeah baz was looking forward to meeting you and scorge etc but this time home has been mad (probably spent the majority cleaning the nova). Roll on next year and I will get it out and about :)
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/rjs89/4c42736abc34b1f9c7c04afd29bd173e_zpsb1d63a08.jpg
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/rjs89/74ae95c227c4200bdbffc7f21b7a1d7d_zps61283dc5.jpg
http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/rjs89/5a786c76777fed3c9a9bc5395c2e3b96_zpsdfbcda55.jpg
Still unsure on rear lights....standard or clear?
Cheers
Thanks Graeme...it will be out in about always liked this nova since I joined. As you now Lee is a top bloke and I would easily buy anything off him again. Even though I own the car and will do my own little bits to it...even I will always know the car as Lee's.
supernova.629
05-09-13, 09:03 PM
When you out in it next seen you in elgin keith and buckie
That's it going to be tucked away for the time being I think...forecast rain tomorrow so it will likely get a wax and get locked up. I'm away back to work on Saturday! Will give me time to order up new parts and fit them next time home. What do you drive now?
supernova.629
05-09-13, 09:13 PM
Astra sri i wouldnt mind seeing this you still got another 1
shaunboy84
05-09-13, 09:32 PM
perfection :)
Glad you are happy with it and glad you were so easy to deal with, smoothest car sale I have ever had. I now know my car has gone to a good home and will probably be looked after better than when I had it.
Enjoy and I look forward to reading your updates.
Phil GTE
09-09-13, 12:39 AM
Red rear lights would suit IMO.
Kev Turbo
09-09-13, 11:17 AM
Congrats Rob, Good things come to those who wait :)
shaunyboy84,
yeah im over the moon with it cheers
Lee,
its taking over my life!!! lol will give you a call soon....the savings account will be put on hold for a bit :) This OCD is mad now. Think I will need to hire an accountant to deal with the Nova!!
Phil,
I'm still unsure I think because the body is so clean it suits any tail lights.
Kev,
Yeah I am glad I paid that extra bit for a very good example. The spec etc I could not build it anywhere near the money I paid for it plus there is not many shells like this left! (im back in Dubai now so will get in touch soon....just busy just now with a rig down)
Cheers!
Kev Turbo
09-09-13, 12:43 PM
No worries mate, I am here full time right now so drop me a text / skype :)
scorge01
09-09-13, 07:40 PM
shaunyboy84,
yeah im over the moon with it cheers
Lee,
its taking over my life!!! lol will give you a call soon....the savings account will be put on hold for a bit :) This OCD is mad now. Think I will need to hire an accountant to deal with the Nova!!
Phil,
I'm still unsure I think because the body is so clean it suits any tail lights.
Kev,
Yeah I am glad I paid that extra bit for a very good example. The spec etc I could not build it anywhere near the money I paid for it plus there is not many shells like this left! (im back in Dubai now so will get in touch soon....just busy just now with a rig down)
Cheers!
Iv got full red rears forsale mate ;)
An excellent purchase fella, I should have bought it a while ago before committing to building my own. Personally I'd stick with the stock rear lights as they suit it perfectly. It needs no other changes whatsoever. ;)
Edit.... If you get the time please bring it to billing next year so we can all have a look round it!
Nick.
Scorge,
sent you a pm.... can never have too many options ;)
Nick,
Yeah its brilliant so glad I went ahead with it nearly bought it a few years back. Then spoke to Lee again and it was a case of if I don't buy it I will probably kick myself for not buying it. It really is a good example and I love the way the paint is nice and fresh and swirl free :) I don't plan on changing much....just little bits here and there nothing major as it doesn't need it. I think its more the case that I just want to buy things for it lol . I do plan on making a few shows next year, more just to get to know people and faces etc. I have been on here since 2006 and as you can see my post count isn't much :) . I know of most peoples cars on here so would be good to go down and actually see them. Would like to see your old cars....the finish to them looks brilliant and always wanted to see Keith's.
Cheers!
bazzap8389
09-09-13, 09:20 PM
If you go to any of the shows next year I'll convoy down with you :) I'll see if Scorge wants to go down again aswell.
If you go to any of the shows next year I'll convoy down with you :) I'll see if Scorge wants to go down again aswell.
I'm up for that as well
Chay/Baz,
I would be up for that....still think its strange that there are all these nice nova's up here but I never see any. Scorge aswell if its ready ;)
bazzap8389
09-09-13, 09:53 PM
Sounds good, Scorge will be going aswell. I'll prob be the only one not going in a nova lol
Lovely car but the question is......when am I getting to drive it and put it through it's paces lol
Kev Turbo
24-10-13, 06:42 AM
Need more updates Rob :)
Hey Kev....updates will come soon enough not that it really needs much doing. Also need to have a look at it when I'm home. Just before I tucked it away I took it out for one last run, gave it some but when it was getting up the revs the engine management light was coming on and it was lumpy for say 2 seconds then fine....the air/fuel shows that it was running abit lean so unsure if this is a common thing or not?
shopping list so far is :
- carbon interior trim
- black hoses for engine bay
- smaller back box
the next thing is....ideally I would like to buy a hybrid turbo but I'm kind of lost in this area as there seems to be to much variety so just trying to find out what manifolds + turbos others are using first. I am not looking for a powergain/ chasing figures etc. so far I am swinging towards the gt28rs but will do abit of research first. Tried phoning some places but as I am out of the country at the moment they don't seem to be picking up the phone ( must be showing up as international caller and thinking I am calling to help claim back their PPI lol )
cheers!
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