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Feck the power gains, they look slutty!!
Chop the firewall out, problem solved :)
The man speaks much sense! :)
Did a bit of scrap yard hunting today.
And got a complete EDIS system. Hopefully its in working order lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Edis1.jpg
Just need the MJ ecu, and some wiring to make a loom with now.
And then just the small bits i will need to buy(throttle cable,crank trigger etc etc etc)
feel the force
05-01-08, 08:22 PM
wot makes you want a mj ecu? ive just fimished today putting carbs and set up on my mates 2.0 ecotec engine we used the things you have in your pic,but we used a sierra 1.8 bottom pully for the firing teeth and a crank sensor from the same little time to get it firing but shes alive now lol
Because the MJ ecu controls the ignition.
Using the edis system alone gives ignition yeah, sat at 10degs btdc! lol
You get no ignition control/advance.
Lovin the plug lead removal lol, what model ford did you get it from ad?
N-plate Escort iirc John.
LOL @ at the lead removal comment.
The coilpack is mounted on the back of the block! WTF, only ford could mount something quite important in the stupidest place ever. lol
Must of took me an 40mins get to the screws after causing quite a bit of damage ripping bits of the engine off out the way lol
looking nice and slutty ad :thumb:
feel the force
05-01-08, 11:31 PM
Because the MJ ecu controls the ignition.
Using the edis system alone gives ignition yeah, sat at 10degs btdc! lol
You get no ignition control/advance.
true mate i no what your sayin BUT lol we also thort bout this so the mount we had to make for the crank sensor we made in such a way that it can be ajusted to sort out the problem of befor/after tdc.its on a roling road next tuesday for the final set up so we will fing out how for were out lol im sure something may need a little ajustment.its fookin quick tho and its in a old opel kaddet
Huh? moving the crank sensor wont do anything.
Edis itself isn't a complete control system, it needs an ecu to tell it what to advance the ignition to.
If you've just wired edis up and are leaving it like that your ignition will sit at 10deg and wont move. It will drive terribly as the ignition advance isn't changing.
Got home today to find this had arrived :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN008933.jpg
Hooked it up to a spare battery, and my laptop, and all's good :D
The box is tiny, that cd in the pic is one of these 7/8cm mini cd's, so you can see how small the box is.
nice one bud, you going to chance setting it up yourself? it new or second hand?
craig green
14-01-08, 01:17 PM
Nice going Adam. Hope this lot results in it performing really well. It should do.
CoolTiger
14-01-08, 05:06 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Nova%20WIP%20pics/6.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Nova%20WIP%20pics/6.jpg)
what is that air box?? off ?? ( the thing on top of the carb)
itsa corsa 1.2 spi air box
peester
14-01-08, 05:42 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN008933.jpg
heehe .. u go' blutoof hanzfree ki' like dude..? where da mic?
nice one bud, you going to chance setting it up yourself? it new or second hand? Brand new.
Ive made up a map that should get it running, it will need a probably map making to get the best out of it tho.
Cheers Craig.
CoolTiger-As Novalicious said. Astra mk3s also have them too.
Peester-WHAT? lollol
If your referring to the small block box, its a diy build shift light kit :p
Speaking of the car actually, had a very close call tonight. On the way home from work, the back end stepped out BIG time on a greasy roundabout(i.e. the front end at one point was pointing at the middle of the roundabout lol)
First time thats ever happened on me, didn't realise what was happening at first, luckily i steered into in(instinctively i think) and managed stop it going full circle onto the central island on the roundabout :eek: Luckily the roundabout isn't very busy and was empty at the time. Could of been a different story if it had been rush hour.
I know exactly why i happened tho, its quite a tight turn to go around the roundabout, and just before turning i remember letting off the throttle slightly, which must of changed the weight to the front of the car, letting the back end swing out. Hope i never experience that feeling again(well not on a road anyway lol)
Hmm, some guys knocking out replica mantzel powerboxes on corsasport for ?130, and one is SERIOUSLY tempting me.
Also will soon have a 4-1 exhaust manifold thanks to Hendrix.
A powerbox and 4-1 would be nice, and i'll still keep the reliability/fuel consumption i need for the cars everyday usage!
HMM, what to do :( lol
Think Peester was on about it looking like a bluetooth handsfree kit....
Anyway, buy the rep mantzel anyway, fit it and see what you think, it will hold it's value till you get the carbs all sorted and swap 'em over and sell the mantzel. Job done :thumb:
A powerbox and 4-1 would be nice, and i'll still keep the reliability/fuel consumption i need for the cars everyday usage!
HMM, what to do :( lol
Big block XE is beckoning you lol
craig green
17-01-08, 08:59 PM
Anyway, buy the rep mantzel anyway, fit it and see what you think, it will hold it's value till you get the carbs all sorted and swap 'em over and sell the mantzel. Job done :thumb:
Couldn't have worded it better myself.
Really want you to get the carbs on & running though. :thumb:
I know for a fact the mantzeld engine would be more reliable, efficient and drive nicer.
But the carbs would be much cooler and unique(ive never seen a set on a baby xe)
And i would need sell something to buy the powerbox....
And i would need sell something to buy the powerbox....
How does 5 strands of hair sound for a ?1?
Hmm, some guys knocking out replica mantzel powerboxes on corsasport for ?130, and one is SERIOUSLY tempting me.
Also will soon have a 4-1 exhaust manifold thanks to Hendrix.
A powerbox and 4-1 would be nice, and i'll still keep the reliability/fuel consumption i need for the cars everyday usage!
HMM, what to do :( lol
Do it, you know it makes sence!
Quick update, as quite a few people know, all the carb stuff is sold/for sale.
Just couldn't be ****d with the hassel of manual chokes, cold starts etc etc, especially when the novas my only car and needed daily in all weathers.
So,
Received the mantzel rep through the post the other day.
Also dug out some old silicone pipes, to make up some form of air filter intake pipe with:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0134sized.jpg
Inlet boxed quickly got a re-paint in the worlds most favourite colour lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0136sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0137sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0138sized.jpg
And the TB got a clean up.
It will be getting fitted next weekend :)
Should also be getting my 4-1 exhaust manifold off Hendrix next week sometime too :)
I will be very interested to see what it does on the png RR day in March :)
Hoping for 125/130. The standard limiter may prove to be the biggest restriction in what it makes.
That is all for now.
nathan.
26-01-08, 05:46 PM
Hmmmmm sexual!
Looking good Adam, keep up the good work mate.
Cheers lads.
Just remembered its the png mids meet next weekend, so fitting may have to wait for a bit.
I know for a fact the mantzeld engine would be more reliable, efficient and drive nicer.
But the carbs would be much cooler and unique(ive never seen a set on a baby xe)
And i would need sell something to buy the powerbox....
Gutted you've sold the carbs fella, as said would have been rather unique and sounded great I bet!
All the carb stuff is sold/for sale.
So when you buying it back? lol
Looking good though :thumb:
Well actually, i told a lie.
Nothing is sold at this time.
But the carbs/inlet are ending on ebay tonight.
And Tom reid has his name on the MJ and edis setup.
But atm i still have everything lol
Right.
Inlet box is now on and fitted, aint had chance to drive it yet, as im waiting for the tigerseal to dry(for the intake air temp sensor)
The engine looks pretty cool with it fitted :)
For anyone fitting on to theres, be aware its more difficult than fitting it on a corsa. The wiring needs a lot of relocating to make it reach, and the air intake pipe sits very close to the suspension turret.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0154.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0156.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0160.jpg
It starts and runs fine, so all's good. Tomorrows meet will be its first proper outing,Lol.
Also got a 4-1 exhaust manifold off Hendrix, got that painted up in heat paint(needs another spray). Will probably fit that next weekend :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0140sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Image1sizeds2.jpg
:)
peester
02-02-08, 05:38 PM
ah.. thats that replica box off cs, ?180ish.. does look a bit 'd.t school project' but they do work apparently, looks ok in ur bay, black..
cool - do think its a better daily use choice than the carbs.
I KNOW its a better choice for everyday than carbs :)
I had it off a guy on cs yeah.
Its one of the ebay ones, abut ?195 new.
peester
02-02-08, 05:43 PM
cool.. yay, let us know how it goes - meet tommorow i guess lol..
Tomorrows its first proper outing, so i'll give it a blast down the m6 lol
If i dont arrive, im on the hard shoulder somewhere lol
peester
02-02-08, 05:47 PM
ha! lol.. nah, be 'riiite
Right, had the inlet on for 100-200 miles now.
And my opinion is well recommended.
Drives pretty much as well as the standard engine, but just pulls much harder from 4k to the limiter. Can definently feel the difference.
Throttle response is also better. :)
Be interesting see what it does on the rollers next month, with the 4-1 manifold on as well :)
JSeymour
04-02-08, 05:11 PM
good work fella!
Get one fitted on the baby xe Riggy ;)
Had a good long drive on the way home from work today, went through the peak district, as it was nice, sunny weather.
Got home and cracked on with fitting this 4-1 manifold(easy job i thought)
Got the standard manifold off in no time, compared it to the new.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0163.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0164.jpg
Fitment looks identical, which is good.
THO, taking a closer look at the manifold, the tubing on the new manifold actually looks more restrictive than the standard manifold/downpipe setup. The primaries/collector seem quite thin, to me. I have a feeling it may be a 8v 4-1 manifold, thats been cut, and a 16v head flange welded on.... As it looks very similar to an ashley, but with the tubing just moved to fit round the 16v sump.
Anyways, cracked on,got it all on. bolted to the head.
Went to bolt it to the system and found it wont bolt up right. It forces the exhaust system to sit way too high, and jam hard against the transmission lever box in the transmission tunnel :roll:
So ripped the fcuking lot off, and bolted the standard manifold setup back on(need the car tonight)
Gave the standard setup a spray of black heat paint, which should add 10 brake ;) lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0166.jpg
So im not sure what to do now. Need to find out how well the manifold fitted on the car it came off.
nathan.
08-02-08, 06:56 PM
Shame. Can't you heat it with blow torch (if you have one) and bend it down slightly.
Probably lol
Might have another crack tomorrow.
Im a bit undecided whether fitting it would change much anyway, the bore size of the pipework looks more restrictive than standard.
Thought i guess each port having its own primary pipe/exit would help.
coochiSR
08-02-08, 07:20 PM
More torque though?
Shame really Ad but it's worth fitting and finding out. If you can be bothered with the hassle of bending it etc.
Good luck though man ;)
it was Will F's old one adam, maybe ask him?
Tis Martin.
Ive pm'd him.
I have a feeling he had it customly made to suit his nova, with an internal gear shifter. Hence it hits the level box bolted in the transmission tunnel on mine, due to having the standard shifter setup....... :(
Cooch-Possbly, no idea mate tbh lol
Tis Martin.
Ive pm'd him.
I have a feeling he had it customly made to suit his nova, with an internal gear shifter. Hence it hits the level box bolted in the transmission tunnel on mine, due to having the standard shifter setup....... :(
Cooch-Possbly, no idea mate tbh lol
i see, will stfu now lol:thumb:
Had a word with Will F, and it fitted his system/car fine. With an internal shifter.
So it must be down to my exhaust system not sitting right.
Going have to cut a slot in the collector 4-1 pipe, bend the pipe down, and then weld the slot back up, to try and make it point lower.
That should sort it imo.
Cba do it now tho lol
i know what you mean about the header pipes looking larger diameter on the standard system, but you've got to remember that the standard manifold is cast iron so the walls of the pipes will be much thicker on the standard manifold, so the actual bore of the pipes on the standard manifold may be smaller than your 4-1 jobbie? it will definately benefit from 4-1 though because of the effect of each cylinders pressure waves etc.
maccas
Aye mate.
The 4-1 is going on, just dont know when. Need to find time get the welder and grinder out, and crack on with it.
if only you was closer id of welded it for you bud..
anymore updates?
The welding aint the problem, the problem is ive never got time do it with having no garage etc work in.
No updates atm.
Will be picking up some cheap buckets/harnesses off Riggy this weekend tho, so they'll be going in, and the rear interior will be coming out :)
Will be picking up some cheap buckets/harnesses off Riggy this weekend tho, so they'll be going in, and the rear interior will be coming out :)
Halfway there, whens the xe goin in? lol
Is the inlet alot better? I know the 16xe is usually quite sluggish/poor low down has it improved it alot?
It already has an xe in :p lol
TBH, it will never be big block'd, unless something drastic happens to my baby engine(in which case id probably break the car)
Yeah, the inlets much better, well worth the cash.
Low down pull was never as good as my old 8v's, and that remains unchange even with the inlet box on. But about 3.5-4k rpm it picks up and pulls hard straight to the limiter.
coochiSR
12-02-08, 06:44 PM
Good news Ads, getting better!
Do it properly and strip it all out like me, Dash and 2 seats all the way! Althougth i'm getting CF door cards made up so it's easier to shut the doors........
Thats the plan.
Normal doorcards can stay for a while yet tho.
i guess the scooby idead is out the window now adam?
Nope.
This is the nova's last year ;)
Its getting broken after the summer.
Its getting broken after the summer.
Yours aint the only one lol
peester
13-02-08, 06:56 PM
:(
who comin' to the meets then!?
peester
13-02-08, 06:57 PM
you pair do know, its a well known fact, that you WILL go back to novas again eventually, anyway??
grass wont be greener. :)
The same people(albeit not in a nova) lol
you pair do know, its a well known fact, that you WILL go back to novas again eventually, anyway??
I wont
peester
13-02-08, 07:01 PM
we'll see. :)
you pair do know, its a well known fact, that you WILL go back to novas again eventually, anyway??
grass wont be greener. :)
I wont lol ill be rinsing tyres going round in circles reading copies of Performance Ford lol lol*
*Not at the same time may i add ;)
Nope.
This is the nova's last year ;)
Its getting broken after the summer.
Would seem a shame to break ad, after all your work. Why break and not sell whole?
That way i dont see it about/wrote off.
All the bits go there seperate ways :)
Altho, theres summer time to enjoy yet, a lot can change in 6months ;) lol
That way i dont see it about/wrote off.
All the bits go there seperate ways :)
Altho, theres summer time to enjoy yet, a lot can change in 6months ;) lol
True, That's what i originally thought about my old blue car, but i'm glad someone like dave ended up with it.
I say, enjoy, strip, assess, Bareshellbigblockrebuild!
That way i dont see it about/wrote off.
All the bits go there seperate ways :)
Altho, theres summer time to enjoy yet, a lot can change in 6months ;) lol
thats the same prob ive got my mate came round today to help me with my nova(he bought my grey one) 1st time ive seen it since i sold it, brung a tear to my eye lol
be shame to see it go in bits tho...
I say, enjoy, strip, assess, Bareshellbigblockrebuild!
Dont try and poison my mind with your big block-ness lol :p
Dont try and poison my mind with your big block-ness lol :p
Zlet! Get it done!
Seriously though, buy a nice daily drive and devote weekends to the nova.
yes ad buy a mk4 astra and keep nova for fun lol
twistysnovagte
15-02-08, 05:17 PM
thats a very nice/clean nova you have m8, would be a shame to let it go, also some nice work done:thumb:
Cheers :)
Riggy-We'll see lol
coochiSR
16-02-08, 12:43 PM
you pair do know, its a well known fact, that you WILL go back to novas again eventually, anyway??
grass wont be greener. :)
It's not though! Id personally never go back to one.
Good idea though Ad, i saw mine the other day and Paul kept trying to sell it to me! That was it for me, last Nova i loved, XEs just bore me now lol. Did think about buying it and LETing it, but aint got the funds!
Keep up the good work, whats happening about the exhaust mani now then?
General Baxter
16-02-08, 12:56 PM
It's not though! Id personally never go back to one.
Good idea though Ad,
iv tried to sell up about 8 times, but they keep comming back lol
Lol.
Had a mince at Riggys today, with Lee H, Rexy and Chris?
Pepe is looking very tidy indeed, rexy's done a good job on the paintwork :cool:
We had fun trying to fit a full cage into Lee H's daily runner, proper tight fit(as expected seeing as it tightens the shell) Rexy managed to get the last bar in armed with a hammer lol
And then Lee decided check his oil level because hes been having a few oil burning issues. "It doesn't seem to be smoking now", Lee checks the oil "Hmm, the dipsticks dry", "I wonder what it'll smoke like with oil in" lol
"Its parked on a hill", "No thats just me telling myself that" lol
Collected the seats/harnesses, and baxters suspension off Riggy.
Will get pics tomorrow.
Couldn't resist a quick 5th gear blast on my way down the m6(as it was empty) on the way home. Pretty impressive speed for a 1600 ;)
Cooch-Ive not started on the manifold yet, might crack on with it tomorrow. :thumb:
good work Mr Adam, pics please.
Wasn't able get much done today as i was working for a few hours.
Did manage to start cleaning the seats and harnesses though, and took a few pics. There in decent condition apart from one tear in the drivers boulster, fine for what i want them for tho. There also noticeably lighter than a sr seat, so a bit of weight saving going on too, which is always good :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN017833434ssdd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0183rewzs.jpg
Did a quick test fit of one(cant fit them fully yet as i need a spreader plate/bolt for the transmission tunnel harness mounting)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0177rraass.jpg
Also dug out my gsi skirts, and started prepping them to be painted. There going bumper colour :)
Finally decided to fit skirts, good good. Buckets look cool too
**** , iv got a plate for that ad , ill dig it out and post it you lol
Finally decided to fit skirts, good good. Buckets look cool too
Aye, hopefully just a screw/bolt in the "fin" part where it joins the arch lip, and tigerseal on the long part will keep them on.
Lol Riggy, k mate, cool.
If you cant find it, no probs, there only a few quid :thumb:
Managed to do an even better one today.
Set off up to garage this morning, thought temperature is getting high a bit quick. Turns out the water in the coolant system had frozen so wouldn't circulate. Had all the radiator and stuff out to unfreeze it all. No damage done luckily.
Teach me for not using antifreeze.
FPMSL lol lol
Its going be freezing tonight too, so i hope it has anti freeze in now lol
It has, made sure this time, had a **** day sorting it all out and dying with man flu to top it all off.
Right.
Finished at 12 today so cracked on with fitting the seats and harnesses.
Ripped the sr seats and belts out, removed the carpet, and got drilling:
Pilot hole
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0184.jpg
13mm hole(and a pic of one of the spreader plates)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0185.jpg
Holes cut in carpet for the bolts to pass through
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0186.jpg
Seats and harnesses fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0190.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0189.jpg
Pic of the spreader plate from underneath
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0192.jpg
All torqued up :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0188.jpg
I'll found out what there like to drive with, later on, there a nightmare to get in and out of tho lol
More tomorrow when i crack on with fitting the boot pop solenoid.
nice work mate.. i got into mymates car the otehr day with buckets and i found it hard to get out lol
You get used to kind of swinging yourself in via the A pillar. lol You'll also get sick of adjusting the passenger harness for each passenger you have. Looks good though, nice job on the holes; I had to stagger mine as my spreader plates were bigger than yours.
Yeah Iain you used the proper FIA plates which are larger.
Ive just used the road legal basic ones. ?2.50 for 2 from EDS motorsport for anyone that wants some.
General Baxter
22-02-08, 06:41 PM
you got nuts aswell lol
Have i what? :confused:
LOL
EDIT-Ahh, the plates have a thread in.
So a nuts not really needed....
You'll have fun getting in if you end up getting a cage as well!!
Lol
Might look for a rear cage.
But a full cage looks miles more 'ard :D
tom reid
22-02-08, 08:00 PM
Lookin good Ads, methinks it would be better with a nice welded in strut brace to mount the harnesses on?
Will see you next week to sort out the MJ
Aye, a welded in brace would be cool.
I'd still bolt the harnesses to the floor mounts tho!
Ok mate, no probs, just give me a ring sometime :)
Fitted the boot solenoid today, worked fine first time :D
Few pics(i will do a how-to guide when i get time)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0193.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0194.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0202.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0209.jpg
The bottom bracket i had to make from some scrap mild steel, you dont see it with the trim panel fitted, so alls good :)
its in there and it works, so thats all that matters :) as you say will be hidden by the boot panel anyway.
Right, time for another update. Sold my 4-1 manifold, and will be selling the Ashley system too. As im getting a custom Stainless 2.25" system, and manifold made to fit the system off a guy on mig. Hopefully i'll receive it, and have it fitted before the RR day.
Now with black buckets, the blue door cards etc etc didn't fit in very well.
So i decided get black panels. Found some gsi rear arch carpets on mig.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/danielkperry/Unit/P1010045-1.jpg
Got those sprayed up black along with the parcel shelf supports(colour looks a perfect match for gsi IMO)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0217.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0216.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0219.jpg
Just need do the rear cards black, and fit some gsi front door cards now.
Also picked up a very good condition dash from a 5dr in the scrappy(mine was marked/ripped in places):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0222.jpg
Thats going black too lol
And finally, got a chrome fuel cap, looked a bit chavvy tho, so it was sanded down, and sprayed up gloss black(which is what colour the bumpers and wheels will be soon)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0211.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0215.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0226.jpg
Im also tempted to get some gsi rear seats, and fit those. They'll never be used, but will match the now black interior, and reduce noise.....
That is all for now :)
craig green
08-03-08, 05:45 PM
Black stuff looks spot on Adam. Is it a fabric/interior spray?
GSi seatbacks weigh a tonne too. I'd find a way of lightening them up some how.
if you wannt reduce noise, just carpet the back out with accostic carpet, will look good, too..
better than what it would with harness's going though the back seats etc etc
then get your spare cesaro in the boot, instead of the sri steelie :thumb:
craig green
08-03-08, 05:52 PM
But acoustic carpet is designed to let sound through....
Just normal matt black mate. It stays on well too :)
I could easily remove the rear seats for pod/track days anyways. I just think it looks better than a bare floor, especially in a daily runner.
But acoustic carpet is designed to let sound through....
is it???
you use it for covering boxes's, to make them look nice, and has nothing to do with the sound of them etc, not over speaker's :confused:
Yeah, as you use it on stealth shelfs etc.
I have 2 spare 195/45 tyres and a few spare cesaro rims lol, just need a tyre fitting.
Will a 15" alloy fit in the wheel well?
Sure ive seen people with speedline allessios in the spare wheel well before.
Will a 15" alloy fit in the wheel well?
YES, the rolling radius on a 195/45/15 is smaller than a 13" with standard balloon tyre ;)
Sorted then. I'll get a tyre chucked on one of my spare rims :)
this things evolved mate, some great work done :thumb:
love it.
Cheers Mike
Not seen you about on here/msn for ages?
Cheers Mike
Not seen you about on here/msn for ages?
msn's knakered mate, need to make new account lol just havn't had the time either, got this week off so the novas getting some work done, and maybe some work on the gsi if time allows aswell.
coochiSR
08-03-08, 06:50 PM
Coming along nicely Ad, apart from you being a girl! Just leave the interior at home, where it belongs! :D
Keep up the good work Bud.
Carpetes look good dude, Need a pair of door cards... ;)
Which "someone" will soon be providing me with ;) lol
if you wannt reduce noise, just carpet the back out with accostic carpet, will look good, too..
better than what it would with harness's going though the back seats etc etc
then get your spare cesaro in the boot, instead of the sri steelie :thumb:
Going on from what Ste L has said; Have you thought about putting a false floor in the rear? (that's if you aren't fitting rear seats).
I have done yeah. Not sure how much it would cost to do, although mdf is pretty cheap.
Sure i have a pic somewhere of a stripped out car with a false floor, looked pretty cool.
I will be picking up some gsi rear seats off Baxter at the png rolling road day anyways(he picked them up off novacabrio for me), so i'll see how i go with them fitted. Keeping them in for everyday use, and then stripping it bare again for pod/track days is looking the likely plan :)
I used to have a flase floor. I have a template at home for a floor in 2 pieces split down the middle. I tried many variations before finally going with this method. I got some 25mm x 25mm slats and created a frame for the false floor to sit on. I got some foam which I glued to the underside of the slats to stop them from vibrating on the chassis. I used 4' x 2' 9mm mdf to make the floor then covered them in black acoustic carpet. I used harnesses and cut out small slots in the false floor for the harness straps.
I will try and find some pics when I get a chance.
Nice job Ad.
Just a quick question. What Rad and top hose did you use?
Ok Jim, cool.
Bouch-Nova gsi/sri/gte rad, and the standard corsa top hose mate.
Right, have been spraying the dash parts this week, giving them a few days dry.
So finished work at dinner, and cracked on fitting the dash.
Switch panels removed, steering wheel off(nightmare job btw, ended up heating the boss up with a heatgun to make it expand, and it then slipped right off )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0229.jpg
Dash off to reveal a nightmare of wires, at this point i was thinking OMFG lol lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0232.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0233.jpg
The excess wires are various things ive added, door lock switches, immobilisers, 16v ecu wiring etc etc.
All sorted now, wrapped into neat looms.
Got the new dash out ready to fit:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0241.jpg
And in :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0247.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0248.jpg
By this point it was getting dark so this pic didn't turn out very well
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0250.jpg
All is good, and everything still works, Lmao
Just need to pickup gsi door cards and rear seats now, oh and get some black sill trims
General Baxter
14-03-08, 08:09 PM
whats that doofa under the ashtray?
Inside/Outside temperature gauge :p
General Baxter
14-03-08, 08:18 PM
when the outside temp is 5 degrees or below, you car wont start?
Omfg that wiring lol Did you just tidy it up or take the chance to wrap all the aftermarket stuff up with the rest of the loom?
I did say my wiring would be a tad on the messy side lol
I seperated the wiring, and wrapped it into individual looms, so i have a wrapped loom going to the door lock switches, and another going to the headunit etc etc.
Instead of just having a bunch of wires lying about. :)
General Baxter
16-03-08, 05:55 PM
I did say my wiring would be a tad on the messy side lol
I seperated the wiring, and wrapped it into individual looms, so i have a wrapped loom going to the door lock switches, and another going to the headunit etc etc.
Instead of just having a bunch of wires lying about. :)
does it all still work tho lol
Of course it f**king does lol
Well, ive had no fires yet :)
Will be picking up a new manifold/system on Sat before the RR day, so that means the rr will be done with my old blowing ashley system still fitted :(
Unless I fit the new stuff in Jamsports carpark and then do the rr run lol
coochiSR
19-03-08, 12:08 AM
Ill give ya a hand Ad, although i'm working now :(
Unlucky Coochi :(
Wont be fitting the exhaust now on the day, just realised that i dont have the correct lambda sensor etc yet for it, as the standard one isn't suitable.
Oh well.
Im off work till a week on friday(using all my holidays up before my contract expires lol), so i have plenty of time to fit it next week :)
coochiSR
19-03-08, 07:04 PM
I know, might have sorted it now though! And fair play, i could bring one with me :p
Thats alright for some !!!
Right.
Picked up some GSi rear seats on Saturday off Baxter, who collected them off NovaCabrio for me :)
Fitted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0403Medium.jpg
Also collected some GSi sill trims off Franny today, cheers mate
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0401Medium.jpg
Also on Saturday I collected my new exhaust system and manifold. Its a prototype, custom made at Ashley, to fit a 1400/1600 16v Nova. 2 box, stainless steel 2.25" pipework, 3" slash cut tail, 4-1 manifold with 2.25" flange, i suspect it cost a lot of money originally, but i got it for a great price :) lol
Got it sprayed up today, notice the front pipe join is a slip/clamp join instead of a normal flexi cone type join, which gives a better flow ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0392Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0399Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0395Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0398Medium.jpg
The tail isn't what i would of chosen, but i cant complain, and it'll do fine.
I'll get the lot fitted this week sometime(but may decide to move the lambda position, as i dont like it just sensing one cylinders exhaust gases, has the potential to cause damage if say an injector failed)
Anyways, back to the rolling road, all went well and i came back very pleased with my results, if anything the rollers may have been a bit on the under reading side, as quite a few engines made below standard power.
Mine made 127bhp, and 111 lb/ft, though the torque peaked at 2900rpm, which was low, but you can see from the graph the peak level pretty much holds out through the rev range, instead of just below low-peak-low
Old graph with a standard inlet fitted(notice torque line)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/160016vrrprintout-JNC-12_08_07-resi.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/160016vrrprintout-JNC-12_08_07-resi.jpg)
Jamsports graph, with powerbox fitted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/JamsportRRgraph-22ndMarch2008Large.jpg
And a few pics of the car at Jamsport(shame about the TV pics being done when the car was the dirtiest it has ever been, thats what a 130mile through snow and hail down the m1 does lol) Oh well
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0277.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0305.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0307.jpg
And a vid of it on the rollers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/PNG%20RR%20day-22nd%20March%2008-%20Jamsport/th_Mine.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/PNG%20RR%20day-22nd%20March%2008-%20Jamsport/?action=view¤t=Mine.flv)
Thats all for now, more when i fit the manifold/system :)
vaughanmc
23-03-08, 05:18 PM
Are those rear GSi door cards cut down ?
Nope.
There standard 1.2 rear cards sprayed black ;)
Cracked on with the system today, and for once, everything fitted perfectly first go lol
Old vs New manifold:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0414Medium.jpg
Manifold on(with lambda just sensing one cylinder, but it'll do for now)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0416Medium.jpg
Old vs New Backbox(larger pipe bore, and bigger silencer)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0420Medium.jpg
All fitted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0421Medium.jpg
The previously owner must of liked the angled exit of a mk1, and hence had the tail made like that. Id prefer a straight exit, but it'll do nicely. :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0429Medium.jpg
All good, sits nicely, and even better doesn't tap on the car underside like the old system lol. It sounds pretty cool too :)
coochiSR
25-03-08, 07:06 PM
Good job Mr Ad!
Not sure if it suits the car but it does the job no doubt!
good stuff ad ,:thumb: what does it feel like to drive
Drives well mate, very well.
It even pulls fine from low down.
Im pleased with it tbh, and dont really see a reason to spend anything else on the engine. It does its job day in, day out, and has enough power to have some fun with :)
Im looking forward to taking it round Combe on the 19th, and seeing what sort of 1/4 times it does now at Pod :)
krobinson
31-03-08, 09:09 PM
Good work, you need some GSI front door cards now to match in!
They will be on when i pick them up off Benn at Combe :cool: :D
Right, time for an update.
As most people know, i went Combe on the 19th, had a cracking day. Car had a good hammering, and even drove the 150mile there, and 150mile home without even as much as a misfire :D
Few pics:
http://images35.fotki.com/v1164/free/d5b4e/1/1293158/6150667/DSC_0141-vi.jpg?1208811230
http://images33.fotki.com/v1138/free/d5b4e/1/1293158/6150667/DSC_0151-vi.jpg?1208811281
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/bennh3/Combe/ad1rs.jpg
Also had a passenger ride in Lee's, which made me realise i need more powahhh Lmao
So the plans are ARP rod bolts, headwork, Go-Tech MFi engine management from Jamsport, and a set of Newmanns 288 cams(good for 3k to 7.5k rpm), my current inlet is staying(i dont see it being much of a problem, tb's would be nice but ££££)
Hoping get that all sorted for this June/July time. Hopefully will see over 150bhp. :cool:
Also planning on getting another runaround and making my car more suitable for track, fully stripped, F/G bonnet and boot come to mind.
And finally, for this years PV etc i got hold of some 80/90mm rear springs off Twag, and they sit the rear end nicely.
Before on 60s(ignore rusting arch :( ):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0512Medium.jpg
After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0528Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0530Medium.jpg
Difference between 60s and 80s:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0517Medium.jpg
They will only be used for shows etc, as there not exaclty suited to good handling,Lol.
Thats all for now, update when the cams etc etc arrive.
good stuff Ad..
that's like me with the suspension, i have mine, 40/60 for everyday driving, and if i wanna take some nice pic's or car meet etc, i'll throw the 90's on and drop the front down lol
looks good at combe and is one of my favorite novas on here at the moment:thumb: .it was only 3 week ago when you said you had enough power but i think i can safely say you've been biten by the track buglol
Grab some pictures of it off your drive so we can see how it sits better!
P.S. Look at that arch :eek::p
trackdaynova
22-04-08, 09:06 PM
looking good Ad, looks sweet being that low, however it will probably be alot more liftoff oversteery when you're on the track next ;)
looking good Ad, looks sweet being that low, however it will probably be alot more liftoff oversteery when you're on the track next ;)
They will only be used for shows etc, as there not exaclty suited to good handling,Lol.
;)
trackdaynova
22-04-08, 09:19 PM
ahhh, serves me right for not reading the whole post
either way - still looks hot :thumb:
Grab some pictures of it off your drive so we can see how it sits better!
P.S. Look at that arch :eek::p
Will do sometime
Meh, cba with the arches just now
Adam c-I did say that but things have changed since then lol
Hmm, or I could just fit a big xe.No no no, must stay small block lol
Just fit an xe! All this to make the power of the xe maybe, when you can have the power to begin with lol
why did this only make 127 bhp on the rollers when ppl quote these make loads more?
That drop looks great!
Arch isnt too bad, get on it now and it might not be as bad.
General Baxter
23-04-08, 05:04 PM
Just fit an xe! All this to make the power of the xe maybe, when you can have the power to begin with lol
becasue the only good xe is the one with a turbo, N/a xe's suck ass unless breathed on :thumb: lol
why did this only make 127 bhp on the rollers when ppl quote these make loads more? Huh :confused:
Standard is 105bhp.
Ive spent fook all on it, and got around a 25hp gain, which is pretty good going IMO
When you say people quote loads more, how do you mean?
Yes over 200bhp is possible with a lot of money :thumb:
Cheers Benn, i really like the ride height, and best of all the wheels dont rub, even with all the interior in :D
Engine mods are on hold atm, i have the 288 cams, but nothing else atm. But im kind of tempted with a cheap 20xe, and a WON nitrous kit for 1/4 miles.... Would cost less than getting my current engine to 150hp Imo.
keep the 1.6, theres too many bigblocks about! will be a good feeling when your 1.6 keeps up if not beats a 2 litre!
maccas
becasue the only good xe is the one with a turbo, N/a xe's suck ass unless breathed on :thumb: lol
Or in a barge of a Calibra + diff + rain lol lol
General Baxter
23-04-08, 07:59 PM
Or in a barge of a Calibra + diff + rain lol lol
iv still got that diff :thumb: lol
im kind of tempted with a cheap 20xe, and a WON nitrous kit for 1/4 miles.... Would cost less than getting my current engine to 150hp Imo.
i WILL get you to fold to the darkside ;)
you know it makes sence at the end of the day, and they do handle on track, take, dar's, lee's or olly's :thumb:
These babies arrived yesterday, a set of newmans finest 288 cams :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0574Medium.jpg
And today, i went for a quick photoshoot, and to prove to iain that the car sits perfectly level with the 90mm rear springs on
Heres the best pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0551Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0560Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0555Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0548Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0557Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0563Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0552Medium.jpg
Level(i parked on uneven ground, but it does sit perfectly level, trust me,Lol....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0556Medium.jpg
Might be getting hold of another complete 16xe block too (already fitted with Arps, .5mm rebore etc), which would save me a lot of money and time. Would just need wip the pistons out and get them pocketed.
And today, i went for a quick photoshoot, and to prove to iain that the car sits perfectly level with the 90mm rear springs on.
Thanks :D That does sit well. I want to go out and take some photos with you next time I see you. :thumb:
Front needs to be lower now :p . Will those cams go straight in? Thought you would need pocketed pistons to run a high lift?
Look at the bottom of his post, he's planning pocketed pistons.
Front needs to be lower now :p . Will those cams go straight in? Thought you would need pocketed pistons to run a high lift?
Lol, fronts staying as it is ;)
Aye, the cams wont go in with std pistons and they wont even run with standard management lol
So i need 2mm pockets putting into them, but i really need another bottom end to play about with as i need a car everyday so cant have my current engine in bits :(
Oh, also bought this. A DIY build Wideband lambda controller and display, from the US :)
Comes like this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/JAW_1_03_Package_Contents.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dsiplay-Package-Contents.jpg
Got mine built up this week :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0577Medium.jpg
And it'll look like this in action(displaying AFR):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Display.jpg
Handy for mapping :D
Just need a Bosch W/B sensor :)
Edit-Just hooked it up to a spare battery, and all is working fine :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCN0587Medium.jpg
dave_bates
03-05-08, 05:23 PM
just read from start to finish, i'm knackered it took me hours! Really nice ! i'll try to get to one of the regional meets.
Lol, cool mate, get there :)
craig green
05-05-08, 04:20 PM
Any link to the wideband set up Adam?
I assume with the cams, you are looking to use the bike carbs & inlet you had before? ..... track day bug?
Hes got the cam's up for sale now Craig.
i feel a big block engine coming soon, and it might not be an xe lol
Any link to the wideband set up Adam?
I assume with the cams, you are looking to use the bike carbs & inlet you had before? ..... track day bug? http://www.14point7.com/JAW/JAW.htm
Lol, keep up Craig, i sold the bike carbs and inlet months ago ;) lol
The plan was:
Keep my current inlet setup
The new 288 cams
Keep current exhaust manifold and system
Arp rod bolts/SBD cambelt rollers
Go-tech Management.
Would be good for 150/160hp imo.
But i am VERY tempted by a BB, but having trouble finding cv's/shafts which is kind of putting me off tbh, plus the cost of rebuilding the engine(cambelt etc etc), mount kit, proper front springs. Would cost as much to convert as to get my curreent engine to 150/160hp IMO.
So im in two minds(as usual), would be cool seeing whats possible from a baby xe through without throttle bodies.
And yeah, i want to do more track days in it, but still keep it road driveable/legal
nova258
07-05-08, 08:48 PM
nice preoject mate , im makiung one cimilar too :)
Had a few engine/car "probs" this morning, fcuker let me down for the first time ever, had to get a taxi to work lol
Anyways, got home and decided spray the bumpers/grab handle gloss black, looks better than the old grey colour IMO :)
Not the best of jobs, but it'll be fine :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0644re.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0646re.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Dscn0648re.jpg
Just the door handles left to do.
General Baxter
09-05-08, 10:11 PM
so instead of fixing what let you down, you painted the bumpers? lol
Yes :D
I dont know what the problem is yet, but it wont turn over and im having some weird electrical problems. Thinking its a broken main starter earth or something.
Will have a look tomorrow
Those new bumpers look the bollocks! It'll look nice while you can't drive it at least. lol
Well, look on the bright side, at least they wont get stone chipped :p lol
decided spray the bumpers/grab handle gloss black
Always a winner Ad, white car, gloss black bumpers :thumb: shame i done it first lol lol lol
But fourtunately, my cars on the road, so i can make out that you copied me :D
Only joking :p lol lol
Time for a slight update.
After Combe i decided i needed more power, so planned a xe conversion. But thats off the cards ATM, due to money needing spending on other things than cars, and having no time to do a conversion(car is used daily for work etc)
SO baby xe is staying for now :cool:
Discs and pads on my 16v brakes were getting on a bit, so i decided fit some 284s :D
Using Cally Turbo calipers(cheers John), genuine GM pads, and Fiat Coupe discs.
Got them fitted yesterday, will do a how to when i have time :)
Old 256
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0746Custom.jpg
Here you can see an "imprint" of the brake pad left on the disc, which is NOT good, and is probably the reason i was getting slight vibration when braking hard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0752Custom.jpg
New 284 vs 256
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0755Custom.jpg
Now, you can see the reason the Coupe dics dont go straight on, one hole is slightly out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0756Custom.jpg
So, sorted that with a drill/carbide bit, and they fly straight on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0762Custom.jpg
New caliper(the 54 being the piston size, whereas v6 are 57 giving a "longer" pedal, hence i went for these)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0760Custom.jpg
Fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0765Custom.jpg
Had to move one of the wheel weights as it was hitting the caliper lol
Woo, check out that clearance :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0769Custom.jpg
:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/Turbo%20brake%20fitment/DSCN0770Medium.jpg
Did a few miles with them on today, did some 70-5 "braking runs" to bed them on. And Foooook me they work lol
You can feel the rear end go properly light under hard braking, and speedo needle bounces off the zero stop lol
Thank god i have harnesses fitted, lol
Overall, a very good result, id recommend them.
BTW, the pedal is no different to a 256 setup, which i was also pleased about :)
Thats all for now :thumb:
peester
25-05-08, 12:53 PM
cripes.. gnats cock eh..
look ace tho, get those lap times down..
There not going to help with 1/4 times as there hefty buggers. lol
But im hoping they work well around Donny in July :)
Good work Ad. Interesting that you find the pedal no different. May consider these as an upgrade although i should really fit some billets lol
Ive had V6 calipers on before, and they were terrible. Well, they worked great, but with the pedal 2" off the floor.
These have a similar piston size to 2L 16v, but bigger pads/discs.
So a good overall choice :)
craig green
27-05-08, 04:40 PM
Great progress as usual mate.
In the back of my mind I know I want 284's. Reading this just makes me wish I had them now. Atleast it might prove a worthy upgrade at the end of the summer maybe.
Glad you are staying smallblock for the time being anyway. No more traitor jokes, sorry..
Have you got to drive yours anywhere to use the brakes yet? Opinion of v6?
Although yours may be better with a corsa mc/servo setup.
Picking up xe shafts at PV, so the options always there. But im just tempted sell them on tbh, cant really be ****d converting. May well just leave it as it is tbh
jesus christ, this cars nearly been treated to:
1.2i?
1.4carb
1.4 twin carbs
1.6 16V
1.6 16V Bike Carbs
1.6 16V Mantzel Gear
2.0 XE nearly a few hundred times.
Decide what you want damn you!
PMSL lol lol
Its actually had all of those apart from the xe, and the bike carbs :p
craig green
27-05-08, 05:19 PM
Adam, my brakes need bleeding again (leaked I think) & I havent sorted the vacuum connection for the servo. So I havent had a chance to use the brakes really. All I know is the foot brakes dont work & the handbrake overheats...
If you want an opinion on an engine. Ask Adam.
Not good, and pv is nearing!
trackdaynova
27-05-08, 07:03 PM
Glad to hear you're going bigblock with the bigboys Ad :thumb:
Read up a few posts Olly lol
Big block ness wont be happening for a while at least yet :)
booooooooooooo
loser - get the big block done :p
peester
09-06-08, 07:17 PM
oh.. n i was gonna bagsy that 'mantzel-style' throttle/inlet thing off u..
meh.. glad ur staying really.
lol
Hmm, picked up some conversion shafts yesterday :cool:
peester
09-06-08, 07:31 PM
well, whatever, let me know when uve decided..
:-)
it'll just be to 'tie me over' until multiple throttle body conversion over winter.. tbf.
Quick update
PV all done, managed to get into the 15s on the strip. Will go quicker, but red hot weather and heavier front brakes didn't help things.
Few pics at pv
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/PV2008/109_0393.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/entrance.jpg
And a cool strip pic, big thanks to Olly/NeoCapture for this(as good/better than the "proper" Santa Pod photographer)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/PV0859Medium.jpg
Picked up a few goodies at PV. 22spline conversion shafts, and Olly H's old rear springs from his Spax coilover set.
Got them fitted yesterday as i only want the 90s on for shows.
Sits proper high now,but definently handles better as the springs/shocks have more travel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCF0001Medium.jpg
Also booked a trackday for July 18th, at Donnington. Evening open pit session with Olly H and Nathan.
Cant wait :D
Thats all for now.
Got a bit bored and decided on a change
New rimmmmzzzzzz :D
Picked them up locally, with brand new tyres too, shame there 195/65s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCF0004Medium.jpg
Probably will get them power coated white, and smooth the badge off the centre caps like on my other wheels.
Niiiiice wheels! And less common the chavaro's ;)
lol
I was inspired by an old pic Frannys white xe :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSC00227.jpg
oh noes, i spy bubbling arches
what have you decided enginewise then ? or are you like me and change your mind every 10mins
trackdaynova
25-06-08, 06:36 PM
Thank for the mention on the photos Ad :thumb:
Looking good, love white Novas :)
No probs Olly
oh noes, i spy bubbling arches
MEH, un avoidable when its get driven as often as mine does :thumb:
what have you decided enginewise then ? or are you like me and change your mind every 10mins Its staying as it is for a while.
It has better brakes than it used to, and will soon have avo front coilovers/higher poundage fr. springs so should handle a bit better than it used to too. So im hoping it goes fine around Donny in July :)
trackdaynova
25-06-08, 06:43 PM
You looking forward to Donny Ad? I am :D Canni wait!
I prefer the cesaros, always hated those wheels you've bought lol
If your getting into trackdays, budget wise i would definatly go down the 20xe route
You looking forward to Donny Ad? I am :D Canni wait! Yeah, cant wait :D.
Im hoping i kill the engine :cool: (good excuse to fit something else lol)
Rich-Oh well, cant please everyone lol
20xe would mean more weight, so im kind of hoping its not too far behind xe pace on track. Has about 130hp, and should be a bit lighter than with a xe in. Nathan should be at Donny, and he has a standard xe in his(cars track prepared tho), so that could be a good test for mine :)
trackdaynova
25-06-08, 07:37 PM
hey - mine will be a good test for yours too :thumb:
hey - mine will be a good test for yours too :thumb:
Until you get out of the pit lane yeah lol lol
Did a deal with a member on here from Belgium.
Two full sets of Euro rear lights (other reverse lens is just out of the pic) :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCF0016Medium.jpg
These also turned up today :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Nova-crew/DSCF0021Medium.jpg
There off the Avo in the morning for a refurb.
Might get some different springs too, as the current ones are 300lb 2L jobbies.
hybridturbo
27-06-08, 06:20 PM
Very nice dont let your mother catch you with the manky shocks on the carpet
You can see the black marks in the 1st pic where i first put them on the floor
Woops :D lol
NovaLad
27-06-08, 06:22 PM
i need a left euro!!
Twin fog FTW!
I now have three left euros :) :p
NovaLad
27-06-08, 06:23 PM
How much for 1 lol :)
Not for sale atm.
Spares come in handy lol
NovaLad
27-06-08, 06:26 PM
3 sets of spares lol.
FFS lol
I take it your making some sort of custom set??
Nope.
Just have twin fogs fitted.
nathan.
27-06-08, 08:11 PM
If i'd have known i would have swapped your 300lb springs for my 250lb. Oh well lol
nathan.
27-06-08, 10:42 PM
Do you still have them?
I sold them on ebay. But they haven't paid me yet so may still have em.
Only went for £1.20 as well LOL. my fault for not putting a reserve on.
Comming along well dude,
You almost have as many lights as i do...lol Almost.
shy witness
28-06-08, 11:55 AM
nice progress thread mate.
very eventfull
I sold them on ebay. But they haven't paid me yet so may still have em.
Only went for £1.20 as well LOL. my fault for not putting a reserve on.
If they dont have them, i will......
Just posted the coilovers back to Avo for refurb :)
Hope it dont cost too much,Lol.
Had a call from Avo tonight. Coilovers are sound, just needed the oil seals doing and the fluid replacing. They are on there way back to me now, should have them tomorrow :)
Cost was £58 inc vat. Bit expensive for what they've replaced, but oh well.
Just need sort some top mounts now
nathan.
03-07-08, 06:25 PM
Had a call from Avo tonight. Coilovers are sound, just needed the oil seals doing and the fluid replacing. They are on there way back to me now, should have them tomorrow :)
Cost was £58 inc vat. Bit expensive for what they've replaced, but oh well.
Just need sort some top mounts now
Is that £58 each or pair?
Good price if it was for the pair considering labour rates etc.
For the pair mate, and including next day delivery back to me :)
Any gen on top mounts? Do you know if std OE mounts swap over?
And do yours have dust shields/covers over the piston rod???
nathan.
03-07-08, 06:33 PM
Good price that.
Mine came with original nova top mounts fitted to them. So they should fit as normal.
I haven't got dust covers.
Ok, cool.
Best get another set of top mounts and get them fitted, so i can bolt the strut right on, rather than trying to remove the old struts top mount.
trackdaynova
03-07-08, 06:44 PM
All set for Donny on the 18th both?
I'm certainly not lol
Lol
Im kind of ready.
Just need get these avo's on, and make up some form of vid cam mount for inside the car.
Still going be running to** front tyres, but screw it :D lol
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