View Full Version : Nova Turbo progress
Thought it was about time I started a thread as the car should be back with me soon. Some of you may know my car, if not this is what it used to look like.
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Took it off the road about 3 years ago and decided to strip it out and cage it and then things just snowballed as they do.
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I'd had the car stitch welded and the welds smoothed in with filler and there were a couple of bubbles appearing so I decided to investigate and found that the car was rusting away under this. Nothing for it but to got the whole hog and bought new inner wings and turrets from Vauxhall and got the car trailered up to Chris Astley for fitting. At the same time I had the F28 mount fitted, seat rails fitted for the buckets and the rear of the car welded up to. Also had the front crossmember made flat to allow me to fit the intercooler behind the ctock GSi front bumper as I didn't like it on show. Some pics from the major urgery below.
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Car came back and went to PMS in Birmingham for full repaint with new doors, wings and bonnet and all the underside cleaned and tidied up. It is still there at the moment but hoping to have it back next month to start on the building it back up with the new parts i've been collecting including WON nitrous kit. Will get more pics up on its return.
puss puss
08-01-07, 12:10 PM
looks very nice indeed mate :D
i cant wait to see this project ended and with NOS :D
Nos makes the world go round IMO lmfao
LUV2XLR8
08-01-07, 12:18 PM
very nice mate, is that a turbo diesle slam pannle?
keep us updated with new pics fella ;)
looks good, just wish you could still get all the bits from vaux still :(
as said on mig, looks good, and if you need a hand rebuilding it, give us a shout :thumb:
Nice.
Should be cool when finished :)
krobinson
08-01-07, 08:00 PM
Good work lee, looking forward to seeing the finished shell.
staggy_gsi
08-01-07, 08:40 PM
that looks stunning in the old pics, cant wait to see her finished...
very nice,
took balls cutting the turret out...
as said on mig, looks good, and if you need a hand rebuilding it, give us a shout :thumb:
Cheers mate. Absolutely everything off the car is in boxes in my garage, probably can't remember what anything is for from all that time ago.
NOV4_SPORT
09-01-07, 05:55 PM
very nice, well done you, i dont think i would have the confidence to cut out the turrents, keep the pics coming
very nice mate looks stunning!
Just to prove it still exists here are a few update pics finally. Should hopefully have it back at the end of this month with a bit of luck!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/orry77/Lee/011.jpg
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as said on mig, looks much better
Rick Draper
14-07-07, 12:35 PM
Looking very nice lee.
Looking very nice indeed.
How have they got the floor looking cool(around the chassis legs etc)? Just stripped back, primered and painted?
craig green
14-07-07, 04:46 PM
Nice. Hope it arrives back soon.
looks mint lee fella :thumb:
kevster
15-07-07, 09:05 AM
looking sweet as
Looking very nice indeed.
How have they got the floor looking cool(around the chassis legs etc)? Just stripped back, primered and painted?
Had quite a few scabs of surface rust so it was sanded right back and then primed and re undersealed. Bodyshop did it as its an **** of a job with no ramp or spit to turn the car over.
Looks an very good job indeed, thats how i want my floor.
Looks an very good job indeed, thats how i want my floor.
I am pleased with it, started doing it myself but was getting nowhere fast and I hate jobs like that.
krobinson
15-07-07, 06:05 PM
Looking good lee!
Small update, sorry no pics.
Car now has the doors back on and will be collected in a couple of weeks after polishing.
Meanwhile just got a box of black powdercoated engine bay parts back (Thanks Rick), these include the Bailey header tank and the Fearless strut brace so might not be to everyones taste but i've really gone off all the polished/chrome stuff.
Also got some Cav Cesaro wheels with new Toyo R888's on two of them for using for drag racing.
Just spoke to the bodyshop and finally its having its proper polish and all the new vinyl fitted to the door pillars this week and will be ready for collection at weekend.
Shame I decided to split the F28 to fit a quaife this week as thats going to need sorting before I can start on the car.
krobinson
07-08-07, 07:53 PM
Excellent news Lee, cant wait to see the build!
Top news, be good to see it all painted and polished.
Top news, be good to see it all painted and polished.
Will look exactly like Andy's so i'm sure i'll be happy :D
Will look exactly like Andy's so i'm sure i'll be happy :D
You will be very happy if the paint is as good as Andys :)
Unfortunately never managed to get it collected this weekend as the guy with the low loader is on holiday for a couple of weeks so it won't be back till the 25th.
Picture of the new wheels and tyres for the drag strip. Unsure what colour to get them done? Also not sure whether the Toyo R888's are going to foul the coilovers as they have really chunky sidewalls.
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Also powdercoated fearless strut brace that some people may think I have spoilt.
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gammienov16v
12-08-07, 02:45 PM
you have a big pair mate fair play good look
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Well I got the car back last Saturday and forgot to take any pictures as I wanted to start putting it together.
In the four days I have spent working on it since I got it back the car is pretty much ready for the road except sorting out the wiring inside and going collecting the bumpers and spoiler. Didn't expect to build the car back up that quickly but never mind!!
So much for progress pics, will get some completed pics up asap.
krobinson
03-09-07, 08:07 PM
Well I got the car back last Saturday and forgot to take any pictures as I wanted to start putting it together.
In the four days I have spent working on it since I got it back the car is pretty much ready for the road except sorting out the wiring inside and going collecting the bumpers and spoiler. Didn't expect to build the car back up that quickly but never mind!!
So much for progress pics, will get some completed pics up asap.
That was quick!!! :eek:
Keith
carls nova sri
03-09-07, 08:41 PM
carn't wait to see pic's
craig green
04-09-07, 10:44 AM
Cracking on Lee. Nice one.
I wouldnt say the strut braces are ruined but, if you did want to get the powder coat off its a proper chore.
Will get some pics up of the brace fitted, looks far better IMO.
Target is to get it on the road and through an MOT ready for a days drag racing at York on 14th October.
Can't believe how easy it was to throw it all back together.
craig green
04-09-07, 01:24 PM
I guess you must have done lots of preparation to all the parts going back on.
Its the cleaning & renovating of miscellanious parts that takes the most time tbh
Coming along nicely Lee, with regards to the wheel colour Id have a look at the colour I did Andy bishops wheels in, really suits the black gsi's imo, may not be for you tho everyones different, I've just done a set of cesaros in that colour too heres what they look like in case you havent seen them, hope this helps your decision! nick.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/rockeretc4sale031.jpg?t=1187112515
What colour is that btw NJ?
Gunmetal?
Rick Draper
04-09-07, 05:12 PM
I guess you must have done lots of preparation to all the parts going back on.
Its the cleaning & renovating of miscellanious parts that takes the most time tbh
LOL no he just sends them all to me to be blasted then powder coated!
What colour is that btw NJ?
Gunmetal?
Bmw code 400 steel grey fella, looks rather light there compared to when they are on the car, Looks lots darker on my pics of Andy B's. Nick.
andybishop
04-09-07, 07:29 PM
No don't do the wheels the same colour as mine, i did them like that so Lee's would'nt look the same as mine again!!! LOL
Don't worry Andy, Speedlines are staying the standard colour. Just looking for a colour for the drag wheels as they are a bit tatty.
LOL no he just sends them all to me to be blasted then powder coated!
Anything beats doing things like that yourself, I detest painting!!
craig green
05-09-07, 10:32 AM
Dyno-Rod orange for the drag wheels IMO. That way you will be unmissable from the mound at POD.
krobinson
06-11-07, 03:56 PM
Update??
Not much to say really, its built and absolutely filthy with dust, will get some pics when I drag it out of the garage.
Got an XE to play with now and thats taking up my time at the moment as not bothered about that getting battered!!
saw this the other day...
look very nice, looked mint, even though Lee kept pointing out fault's in the paint - which i couldn't see what he was talking about lol
krobinson
28-12-07, 08:09 PM
C'mon lee! Get your finger out and show us your ride!
Its absolutely thick with dust and still has to go back to the bodyshop. Will take some at weekend though for you.
As promised, some pics. Car is full of dust and didn't want the hassle of getting it out of the garage so the pics aren't great lol
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vaughanmc
29-12-07, 06:20 PM
Looking tidy - I like that :)
krobinson
29-12-07, 06:32 PM
Thats looking superb Lee, i'm sure your very pleased with it!
Edit - What suspension are you running? Avo's?
Keith
Cheers Keith, wish i'd done it to the standard of your build but i've had it too long and already wasted too much money on it.
Running Gaz coilovers on the front and Avo rear shocks with some springs from Coilsprings.
Used to run Avo's but they bottomed out running it as low as it is now.
Thats Nice Mate Is That Diomand Black
Thats Nice Mate Is That Diomand Black
Yes.
Nice :)
Get it finished ;)
twistysnovagte
29-12-07, 08:08 PM
looking very nice been watching this thread and know how much work it takes spot on m8
ANDYRACER
29-12-07, 08:41 PM
Didnt realise it was all built back up with the engine in!:eek:
Whats left to do on it Lee?
Been built up for months Andy, just needs an MOT and then going to back to the bodyshop for the bumpers and grille to be flatted and a few imperfections sorted.
NovaLad
30-12-07, 08:08 PM
You decided where ya getting the M.O.T done yet?
Somewhere very leniant when the weathers also a bit better.
macc nova
30-12-07, 11:02 PM
looked really nice when i saw it :thumb: hows the xe have you sorted out the running problem yet?
looked really nice when i saw it :thumb: hows the xe have you sorted out the running problem yet?
Cheers. Not yet, changed the head gasket over xmas but not really tried it since.
macc nova
30-12-07, 11:30 PM
fair enough it to cold this time of year anyway, about two weeks after i picked up the engine i wrote off the car so now need a new shell lol
Thats bad news mate, at least it sounds like you are getting another Nova though?
macc nova
31-12-07, 12:03 AM
yeah definately got loads of gear here to put on it when i get it, ive got me eye on a few, so hopefully soon i'll be back on the road.
ANDYRACER
31-12-07, 05:36 PM
yeah definately got loads of gear here to put on it when i get it, ive got me eye on a few, so hopefully soon i'll be back on the road.
Buy mine, i cba with it. lol
NovaLad
31-12-07, 05:37 PM
I would buy the cav slabs off ya if they where still for sale but then i would just be copying nick lol.
macc nova
31-12-07, 06:28 PM
Buy mine, i cba with it. lol
how much you want for it?
sorry for the highjack lol
Latest update on this is i've bought a Wizards of NOS nitrous kit with minimax controller (cheers Mr Tunicliffe), going to keep and use this kit after selling the one I bought last year. Feel the car is better equipped for putting the power down this time with the diff and equal length shaft setup on it now.
Engine may be having to come apart though if I decide to fit steel rods for piece of mind as the standard ones will probably be on borrowed time.
Also needing to get a wideband sensor at this stage I think to keep an eye on fuelling, can see this snowballing into another massive spend on the bloody thing.
Should go well on the 1/4 with the nitrous fitted. :)
Thats the plan, think thats what i'm mainly building the car for now so 12 seconds 1/4's is my aim and then maybe use a bit more nitrous if possible.
More up to date pics.
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That is one tidy nova, been worth the effort.
Loose the clear rears tho :thumb:
krobinson
10-02-08, 07:13 PM
Looking good lee!
I take it thats just a half cage fitted, hence why your buying Riggy's SD cage???
Full six point Fabricage cage in it. Riggys one is going in the red shed.
as said when we were round other night lee , fukcing love it :thumb:
thats a nice looking nova you got there fella :thumb:
macc nova
11-02-08, 05:52 PM
thats lovely mate
Cheers everyone, finally can see where some of the time and money has gone.
Uncle Winnet
12-02-08, 10:14 PM
nice
cars stunning mr h.
i'll pop over some time when we are mincing again and have a look at this peice of modern art work.
very nice bud, i remember seeing pics of this in the features before there was even a forum on here, thats years ago now, although, just my opinion, maybe loose the splitter? its low enough it dont need it!
belly257
13-02-08, 06:42 PM
:thumb:
said it before, and say it again. This is one of the cars that got me into Nova's! I funking love it!!!
krobinson
09-03-08, 06:44 PM
Have you had it out a run Lee? How doe's it feel on the 40 profile tyres compared to the 45's?
Have you had it out a run Lee? How doe's it feel on the 40 profile tyres compared to the 45's?
No, gear linkage won't work so need to try and sort it out when I can be bothered with it.
PV seems to have inspired me a bit.
Finally I have sorted the gear linkage after modifiying a rose jointed one Rick Draper put together for me. I can now get the 6 forward gears and reverse every time. MOT time after my holiday I reckon!!
Also fitted a billet flywheel and new clutch, F28 is a total **** to get back in without removing the engine.
Sweet.
Going Trax/Billing in it???
Don't do Billing and don't think i'll be doing the show thing with it to be honest, will be hammering it up the drag strip in York instead I think.
looks really really nice.are you going to york this sunday?
The Simps
12-06-08, 09:32 PM
Also fitted a billet flywheel and new clutch, F28 is a total **** to get back in without removing the engine.
I found out the exact same thing when changing my clutch! lol
On the linkage, I had to "tap" my gear surround to get all 6 gears smoothly with a rose jointed linkage.
looks really really nice.are you going to york this sunday?
Its PPC £999 challenge on Saturday and i'm in that in the red shed so don't think i'll be doing Sunday too.
I found out the exact same thing when changing my clutch! lol
On the linkage, I had to "tap" my gear surround to get all 6 gears smoothly with a rose jointed linkage.
lol Box off, about 45 mins :) box back on, about 5 hours :mad: and lots of swearing/not enough hands!!
Mine seems ok now but i'm using part of a quickshift kit so it doesn't have as much movement side to side. Couldn't get reverse at all with modified standard linkage.
The Simps
12-06-08, 11:29 PM
i either had to sacrifice 5th or 2nd on mine. I could get them but had to push the lever down to clear the gate, so i just tapped out the gate! lol
did you make a scuttle cover in the end?
Scuttle cover is on my to do list when I have got the car MOT'd and on the road.
andybishop
13-06-08, 10:25 AM
I had to sacrifice Reverse or 5th on mine.. thought it would be better having reverse, however as Simps says if you dip the lever down 5th works fine. Will be having a look into that.
Rick Draper
13-06-08, 11:18 AM
Chop a bit off the side of the stick or remove the rubber sliders fitted to either side of the stick tunnel
as said on phone nice one fella :thumb:
andybishop
13-06-08, 12:11 PM
Chop a bit off the side of the stick or remove the rubber sliders fitted to either side of the stick tunnel
Already done that. Still not enough movement, although think mine might be catching on the gearbox.
Rick Draper
13-06-08, 12:34 PM
Extend the length of the rod that attatch's clesest to the pinch bolt.
Sure you lot are setting up the rose joints to the correct angles? i spent about 45mins on myne, and its spot on! all gears with no problems and i have not had to chop any thing!
Goow work Lee, when I was talking to you at PV you seemed pretty stumped regarding the linkage situation!
The Simps
13-06-08, 08:11 PM
Chop a bit off the side of the stick or remove the rubber sliders fitted to either side of the stick tunnel
We pulled out the rubber strip on the drivers side, tapped it out a litte then refitted the rubber strip. Has been great since! We spent ages adjusting the threaded rod but ended up putting back to the length of a standard one and tapping out as said.
I suppose the differences also come with the fact everyone welds the f28 mount in slightly different places.
Had this problem last week. You need to extend your top bar of the linkage, if poss. Or as said it maybe grinding out on the box casing.
The Simps
13-06-08, 08:42 PM
Or as said it maybe grinding out on the box casing.
:wtf: :confused:
although think mine might be catching on the gearbox.
Assuming Andy is running a similer R/J'd linkage to me, the nut under the rose-joint on the right (with your knees to the bumper) needs to be ground down so it doesn't foul on the gearbox casing. This grinding out cause me not to be able to select reverse or 5th, and then eventually broke my linkage lol
The Simps
13-06-08, 11:34 PM
ah I see!!
lol
Assuming Andy is running a similer R/J'd linkage to me, the nut under the rose-joint on the right (with your knees to the bumper) needs to be ground down so it doesn't foul on the gearbox casing. This grinding out cause me not to be able to select reverse or 5th, and then eventually broke my linkage lol
the ones i done for simps/andy/keith and me, i ground down that thread and also bent a small upward kick so it would not touch the box casing!
The Simps
14-06-08, 12:32 PM
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krobinson
14-06-08, 04:55 PM
I've not tried mine yet, but will be in a few weeks, i'll let you know how I get on!
The way i did myne was; Jam the box into reverse, then connect the linkage up along with the selector fork, and put the gear stick into the reverse position and nip the gnurled part of the linkage up so everything is tight. Adjust the two rose joints at the bottom so they are at max throw in that direction thus leaving max swivel on the rose joints to select 5th and 6th in the opposite direction.
Then i moved every thing into neutral, undone the linkage, then did it back up again!. (gear stick will not need to move as far back and forth as it is short shifted).
The top two rose joints that adjust the throw, should not need to be adjusted as they are set to standard length!
Finally got my finger out and insured the thing. Got MOT booked on Tuesday now so going to have to check everything over this weekend as brakes still feel spongy.
Also on a quick spin up my street noticed i'm getting blue smoke under boost, hope it clears up and is just oil sat in the manifold from when the turbo failed originally.
Its due back in the bodyshop for finishing on the 18th October so its first proper trip is going to be about 100 miles, should have timed things a bit better really. Can see an epic breakdown looming already.
NovaLad
10-10-08, 03:43 PM
OoOoOOoo take me for a drive lol.
Glad to see it's nearly all done.!
Keep up the good work Lee, I hope to see it on one of it not to frequent outings
Good stuff Lee, about time.
Which bodyshop is it going in? (coming down my way?) :D
krobinson
10-10-08, 04:39 PM
It'll be going to Birmingham.
Good work Lee, take some snaps when your going down :)
Yeah back down to John in Birmingham for a few weeks. Got to clean the inch of dust off it first. Just hope this smoke clears up a bit when i've driven it properly.
Is it the original turbo?
Turbo is off Phil Sutton's old Corsa but I swapped the manifolds over as it had a cracked wastegate and the one that blew up didn't. Pretty sure all the oil in the manifold would have burnt off straight away though?
GT30?? or the std kkk?
Would of expected it to have burned off yeah :(
Standard KKK unfortunately. Planning to upgrade over winter maybe.
NovaLad
10-10-08, 09:59 PM
When you drive to brimingham are you taking anyone in passenger seat for a ride lol?
Oh seen you tonight on lees road you drove reet past me i tried to keep up in the 1.poo but the boost didn't kick in YO!
Got a few people wanting to go, Pips brother is the first person who asked though.
Must have completely missed you, probably in my own little world.
if its been sitting for a long time lee could the valve guide seals have perished?
Rick Draper
11-10-08, 10:28 AM
I think the rings have gone! lol Got to get you wound up Lee!
Its about time this car made it on the road.
Can i open a book now as to how long it will be staying on the road!
I think the rings have gone! lol Got to get you wound up Lee!
Its about time this car made it on the road.
Can i open a book now as to how long it will be staying on the road!lmfao, pot. kettle??
if its been sitting for a long time lee could the valve guide seals have perished?
Maybe, but that would give nothing under boost as the pos pressure entering the ports would stop oil leaking from the stem seal :thumb:
Hence why stem seals leak when the engines under high vacuum
Maybe, but that would give nothing under boost as the pos pressure entering the ports would stop oil leaking from the stem seal :thumb:
Hence why stem seals leak when the engines under high vacuumahhh never thought of that. deffinetly the rings then :p
Rick Draper
11-10-08, 04:20 PM
Word on the street is that is smoking quite bad under boost. Think its time for a Nortech and a T34 turbo i recon.
krobinson
11-10-08, 04:57 PM
How have you lowered your tie bar's? I'm using the chris astley lowered tie bar mounts and running the bar under the wishbone and it hit's the gearbox like a mofo!!
Need to figure out how to get it lower.
Rick Draper
11-10-08, 05:12 PM
Raise the box keith. Sounds like you have welded the mount in to low tbh.
krobinson
11-10-08, 05:19 PM
Raise the box keith. Sounds like you have welded the mount in to low tbh.
Nah the box is fairly high, its about 4mm off touching the chassis leg.
Rick Draper
11-10-08, 05:23 PM
Trust me its to low. I flared the lower seam out on the chassis rail and ran the box higher up so i could run it low. Lee has no issues and he is on tie bar mounts off my old nova that are 20mm lower than standard, his box is nice and high as well.
I really do hope its not the rings as will have to fit steel rods then. Hope its not the turbo as will need a bigger one with a tubular manifold. Must be one of the two though so going to cost me again.
Tie bars are as Rick says, no issues as yet with the car running really low.
I actually think its both the turbo and the rings(hint hint) lol
I actually think its both the turbo and the rings(hint hint) lol
lol Let me get it on the road before I take it off again to do more stuff.
My mate nailed it up the road a few times yesterday and it seems to be clearing a little. Lifters have shut up a bit too now and brakes are actually doing something. I was too much of a girl to drive it myself lol
I really do hope its not the rings as will have to fit steel rods then. Hope its not the turbo as will need a bigger one with a tubular manifold.
i like your logiclol lol
lol Let me get it on the road before I take it off again to do more stuff.
My mate nailed it up the road a few times yesterday and it seems to be clearing a little. Lifters have shut up a bit too now and brakes are actually doing something. I was too much of a girl to drive it myself lol
PMSL andy said ste gave it a good caining lol , and you said you had never drivin it that hard before lol ,
I haven't since I rebuilt it. Only drove it up and down the road a couple of times.
Cage is coming back out tomorrow after the MOT and going to be powdercoated while the car is back in the bodyshop. Not looking forward to removing it though!!
cool nice work lots of effort :thumb:
krobinson
13-10-08, 06:42 PM
Sorry to spam your thread, but any pic's of where your box sits? Here's mine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/keithrobinson/100_4464.jpg
Keith
That does look abit low tbh Keith
krobinson
13-10-08, 07:04 PM
I think I may upgrade my front mounts, only my rear is uprated at the moment. I'd say the weight/sag in the rubber is causing it to run low.
Still drives well though lol.
Keith
Rick Draper
13-10-08, 07:05 PM
IMHO thats about 10mm lower than where you want it to be.
Lee was saying with his car on the floor he can easily get his hand between the gearbox and the tie bar and his is urba low!
corsakid
13-10-08, 09:02 PM
i have this joyus task of welding in the f28 moun$t in a week or so!
does anybody make the rose jointed linkages?
The Simps
13-10-08, 09:47 PM
Although keiths might sit a little lower surely its better just to run larger lower blocks on the tie bars so that his driveshafts stay at a better angle?
Rick Draper
14-10-08, 12:21 PM
Although keiths might sit a little lower surely its better just to run larger lower blocks on the tie bars so that his driveshafts stay at a better angle?
IMHO no as then you can and probably will encounter issues with the cross member flexing.
Rick Draper
14-10-08, 04:35 PM
This car now has a MOT and is starting to be liked by the owner!
Good stuff :cool:
Bring it down the m6 Lee lol
Will try and get some pictures of how mine sits Keith to compare.
As Rick says MOT was passed yesterday. Car has also been tracked as the new tie bars had made it toe in loads, guys didn't know how i'd even managed to drive it there.
Car was a pain in the **** at both places as it was too low for the ramps and involved blocks of wood etc to get it on.
Smoke seems to have cleared up too now. Hard to tell how it feels to drive really as it was raining yesterday and it just spins the wheels up like mad. All in all fairly happy with it though.
Ad - It will be going down the M6 to Birmingham on Saturday morning (if it gets that far)
The Simps
15-10-08, 09:21 AM
All good mate! I miss turbo nova driving, its great.
NovaLad
21-10-08, 01:38 AM
So how did the weekend go Lee?
Are you back lol??
Weekend went will, made it there in one piece with no drama and collect it in a couple of weeks. Love having sixth gear, makes the motorway a bit more bearable.
corsakid
21-10-08, 08:19 AM
:D well done mate, awesome looking nova some work has gone into it!
Here are some pictures of it cleaned up, the pictures I have used for the agreed value on my insurance.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/driversside.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/enginebay.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/front.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/inside.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/passengerside.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/back.jpg
Since the pics I have removed the cage and that has gone for powdercoating (Cheers Rick), also have new door handles and genuine boot vinyl to fit along with a flocked dash cowling.
Very very nice.
Best colour for a gsi
krobinson
19-11-08, 10:15 PM
As said on Mig, looks stunning:)
How anyone can call a super clean GSI on Alessios, I don't know
Thanks for the kind comments everyone. Think the car will finally be complete this winter as there is nothing else I really want to do with it now after all these years.
krobinson
19-11-08, 10:27 PM
Just need to show it off now. Even though you had a bad experience at PV last year, you should still think about attending this year with the car finished :)
Just need to show it off now. Even though you had a bad experience at PV last year, you should still think about attending this year with the car finished :)
I'm not one for showing cars off though, it is going to get hammered up York dragway a lot next year hopefully instead. Can't face sitting in all the traffic at PV with those seats and no tunes lol
vaughanmc
19-11-08, 10:33 PM
Looks awsome mate :)
Fearless strut brace as well ?
Looks awsome mate :)
Fearless strut brace as well ?
Yes, had the brace about 5 years now but didn't like the shiny look anymore.
craig green
20-11-08, 10:44 AM
How anyone can call a super clean GSI on Alessios, I don't know
WTF. That makes no sense! :roll:
LOL you know what im goin to say hahahaha,
only one thing i would change .... :thumb:
LOL you know what im goin to say hahahaha,
only one thing i would change .... :thumb:
No matter how many times you mention it they are staying, they have been on the car since the day I got it 8 years ago (they are about the only thing that have) lol
smokegreyturbo
20-11-08, 07:44 PM
Really, really really nice car that fella top work
johnrcgt4
24-11-08, 12:11 AM
Awsome car mate.
Luv the colour:)
What I ment Craig was people have said on here that people should try and find alternative wheels for novas and be more original. Also people have commented saying a gsi spec nova on alessios is not everyones taste. Personally I think its a winning combination, maybe it was the way I worded the original statement. I hope this makes it clearer
stuartp
25-11-08, 10:55 AM
just read ever page of this thread!! excellent mate well done, it looks ace....
you've just kick started me back up again with completeing my nova build......
well done
stu
Few more bits and pieces done. Fitted my Wilwood 4 pots and new braided lines. Got a better pedal now.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/040.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/039.jpg
Also bowed down to pressure and tried some smoked rear clusters instead of the clears. Still not decided on which ones i'll keep?
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/063.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/062.jpg
Refitted the Laguna splitter.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/030-2.jpg
Spent yesterday polishing the car with some Bilt-Hamber balm and took a couple of reflection shots.
Door
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/033-2.jpg
Roof
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/032-1.jpg
Bonnet
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/031-2.jpg
Just the wiring problem to still sort out :cry:
Apologies for picture quality, taken on I-phone.
krobinson
05-07-09, 07:50 PM
Looks great Lee, going to billing?
Did you need spacers for the 4pots? If not what kit you running?
Looks great Lee, going to billing?
Did you need spacers for the 4pots? If not what kit you running?
No, still having loads of electrical problems so got someone looking at it next weekend.
Its the Midilite 280mm kit, no spacers needed :thumb:
:( Shame its/your not going to Billing.
Where did you get the brake kit from?
Love the brakes and light, make the rear end work well together..
Swapped the brake kit and some wheels for my spare LET but you can get them from Rally Design, about £670 though!!
I'm not decided on the lights yet, going to leave them a bit and see if they grow on me.
£670???????????????/ Christ!
Yeah best way if to leave them and take pics or get a friend to drive it so you can see the over all affect the lights back.
Nice, those lights look better than clears.
Liking how the car sits in that side on shot.
Red lenses would look even better though IMO!
Or even just standard euro lenses (Ok they are now over done to fook, but they look well)
Rick Draper
05-07-09, 10:00 PM
Euro FTW. Does look cock on lee.
Nice, those lights look better than clears.
Liking how the car sits in that side on shot.
Red lenses would look even better though IMO!
Or even just standard euro lenses (Ok they are now over done to fook, but they look well)
Not buying any more lights to try on it, surprised myself buying the tinted ones tbh.
Euro FTW. Does look cock on lee.
Cheers Rick, much appreciated. Plenty of your cast offs on this car now, did you spot the bottom pulley :D
lights make a massive difference mate . looks soo much better :thumb:
and whats goin on with you .... polishing your car lol
lights make a massive difference mate . looks soo much better :thumb:
and whats goin on with you .... polishing your car lol
I know, proper stuff as well, might start getting into detailing now :gay:
Ive got some all red's you can try on for a test fit if you want :p
I know, proper stuff as well, might start getting into detailing now :gay:
lol you'll love it!
Ive got some all red's you can try on for a test fit if you want :p
But if I like them I will have to buy some and the spending has stopped on this car now lol
Yeh right :p
Get to the next NW meet :)
Yeh right :p
Get to the next NW meet :)
I'm unemployed in 4 weeks, cash will be tight :cry:
Euro FTW. Does look cock on lee.
Agreed, lightly tint the indicator lenses and laquer the whole lot.
Paint finish looks awesome. Good stuff Lee.
Borrow Ads and keep them on a long loan...
The Simps
06-07-09, 12:25 AM
tinted rears look angry - I like it!
andy_017
06-07-09, 10:06 AM
Car looks spot on mate!
that looks really nice well done.
Car looks spot on mate!
Cheers mate, thanks for all your help recently with changing alternators, shafts, brakes etc lol
that looks really nice well done.
Thanks, much appreciated.
Looks the bizz Lee! standard rear lights tho imo!
Do you want to try my NJC rip-offs Lee to see what you think?
Do you want to try my NJC rip-offs Lee to see what you think?
What do they look like? I don't remember.
There like twin euro fog but with clear indicators instead of orange
They sound good. If I like them how do I make them though?
Clear rears, masking tape and red light tint spray
Tommy_nova
06-07-09, 10:32 PM
are they the tinted rear lights i sold you afew months ago fella look good any way
Few more bits and pieces done. Fitted my Wilwood 4 pots and new braided lines. Got a better pedal now.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/040.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/039.jpg
Also bowed down to pressure and tried some smoked rear clusters instead of the clears. Still not decided on which ones i'll keep?
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/063.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/062.jpg
Refitted the Laguna splitter.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/030-2.jpg
Spent yesterday polishing the car with some Bilt-Hamber balm and took a couple of reflection shots.
Door
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/033-2.jpg
Roof
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/032-1.jpg
Bonnet
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z163/Lee_H25/031-2.jpg
Just the wiring problem to still sort out :cry:
Apologies for picture quality, taken on I-phone.
Graeme - Will try them on my car first if you don't mind.
Tommy - Yes, they are the ones you sold me.
Whenever you want mate, are you going to Billing in the Red shed then or you not bothering at all?
Whenever you want mate, are you going to Billing in the Red shed then or you not bothering at all?
Not bothering, hopefully looking at my electrical problem with some help from Damen on the Saturday.
Can try lights when you come to give me some monies for parts if thats ok?
Have you checked the earthpoints between the seats, which I believe are for the central locking and electric windows?
Have you checked the earthpoints between the seats, which I believe are for the central locking and electric windows?
Even unplugged the electic window/central locking loom from the fuse box to rule that out completely. However the alarm is still wired into the window loom I suppose so may be causing a problem. I have relocated that earth to the bolt for the bottom of the dash as my electric window loom doesn't go under the seats anymore.
might start getting into detailing now :gay:
Uphill Gardener
Have you checked the earthpoints between the seats, which I believe are for the central locking and electric windows?
Theres the ground point between the seats is there?
craig green
07-07-09, 02:31 PM
Looking great Lee. Another vote for the smoked lenses here.
krobinson
21-10-09, 09:37 PM
Nice photo in your Sig Lee, any larger versions?
There in the North west rolling road day thread Keith
Yeah a day I'd rather not remember. Fitting my new helix clutch this weekend. Should be a fun job...... Not!
Brettski
21-10-09, 10:31 PM
Yeah a day I'd rather not remember. Fitting my new helix clutch this weekend. Should be a fun job...... Not!
lot of patients i think is the key here lee but am sure you will sort it dude
have you heard anything from tv regarding a feature on your gsi yet?
and have fun holding that f28 dude i dont envy you at all lol
Massive thanks goes to Rickardo and Andy017 for their help today, so lucky to have mates like that.
Clutch is now swapped for the Helix one, pedal seems much better, firmer and bites right near the floor. Couldn't really test drive it as the roads are wet and it would just spin rather than slip the clutch. F28 is a big, heavy, awkward *******!!
Doubt TV would feature it now they have featured Andy Bishops, too similar. Not really interested in a feature anyway to be fair.
Aye F28 is certainly not light lol
Love this car its just perfect
Rickardo
24-10-09, 08:30 PM
No problem mate. :thumb::thumb:
Anytime, you know that.
The Simps
25-10-09, 01:16 AM
When I had to change the clutch on my nova we tried to get the f28 out with engine in place and it just kept fouling at the back near the lower arm mounting point. Was most frustrating! With a little twisting and swearing got there in the end and got very lucky lining it all back up again.
Any recent pics Lee? Not seen you in ages...
Recent pics in the North West rolling road thread Rick.
Really not impressed, been out in it tonight and clutch is still slipping even with the Helix coverplate on, what the **** could be wrong with it now?
Car got wet and filthy too so will probably be a pile of rust next time I can face opening the garage door on it.
The Simps
26-10-09, 10:48 PM
Was there any sign of a fluid leak?
No fluid leaks at all. Friction plate has crossed my mind but thought once it was clamped tight by the cover plate that was it?
Hmm have you got any pics of it at all prior to refitting?
No, just got on with it to be honest. Everything was thoroughly cleaned and dried though. Cover plate was brand new still in sealed bag etc.
djbrowney
26-10-09, 11:48 PM
how badly is it slipping ???
how badly is it slipping ???
slips when it first comes on boost for a second or so. Still running Amal valve so get the initial boost spike/overboost.
So you only bought a pressure plate?
So you only bought a pressure plate?
yes as the other one had only done 500 miles so friction plate was like new.
craig green
27-10-09, 01:50 PM
Really not impressed, been out in it tonight and clutch is still slipping even with the Helix coverplate on, what the **** could be wrong with it now?
Dude that sucks, keep driving it & bed it in! :)
My thought were that it might need bedding in at first
Rick Draper
27-10-09, 07:58 PM
Scrap it.
andy_017
27-10-09, 08:44 PM
Always happy to help pal!
Hope we can get it sorted!
Rickardo
27-10-09, 08:45 PM
I'm going round early sat morning Andy, i feel the need to rip out the gearbox again. :thumb:
Scrap it.
just about to start looking at Evo's for sale.
clutches still slip on them lol
MattBrown
27-10-09, 09:40 PM
just about to start looking at Evo's for sale.
Coz they look crap, sound crap, and are driven by men on a midlife crisis!
Also Research shows, that your nova will eat them for breakfast!
And, bed the fooking clutch in? They aint designed for 300bhp, so bed it in gentley!
Clutches should never need bedding in lol
I used to work at a Clutch and Gearbox specialist centre and fitted hundreds of clutches to everything from daily cars to high spec RS Turbos/Subaru's etc.We test drove them and NEVER did our boss say "Just go and bed that clutch in" FLOL
The flywheels got sanded up every fit or skimmed if they were full of heatspots.
A few things it could be,the clutch sent is wrong or your friction plate is worn down to the limit,the clutch fork is sticking maybe?
Coz they look crap, sound crap, and are driven by men on a midlife crisis!
Also Research shows, that your nova will eat them for breakfast!
And, bed the fooking clutch in? They aint designed for 300bhp, so bed it in gentley!
You toilet,you clearly know fukk all:tard::tard:
Gearbox off again today, cheers for your help again guys.
Have measured flywheel against a pot one and it's identical. As it's such an **** of a job think I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy a helix paddle to go with the helix coverplate and chuck all that in this time and if it still slips break the fooker!
Rick Draper
31-10-09, 06:24 PM
Gearbox off again today, cheers for your help again guys.
Have measured flywheel against a pot one and it's identical. As it's such an **** of a job think I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy a helix paddle to go with the helix coverplate and chuck all that in this time and if it still slips break the fooker!
Just break it now, only a couple of bolts as it stands and the engine can be out and the rolling shell ready for sale.
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