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Hi all, Well I've been wanting to have one of these threads for a long time as I'm always on with something car related just never really got round to it so here goes! Before last years shows I made a big effort with the nova to make it as clean and as well spec'd as I could, When It came to billing last year I thought the car was starting to look really well...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/billing49.jpg?t=1194193069
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/billing54.jpg?t=1194193107
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novains012.jpg?t=1194193182
But as we always do I still wanted to get it even cleaner and up the spec again were and when possible. A very well made new exhaust has been purchased and is awaiting fitting.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/myexhaust.jpg?t=1194193582
Also I have boxed up certain parts to send for either flocking,carbon,chroming I've just got to finish off the preparation on a few parts then I can send them all off.
Awesome motor, definently one of the best cars on here :thumb:
With the nova now being off the road for winter I turned my attention to maybe getting a newer/ more fun car for a runaround as last year when the nova was off the road I spent my time running around in a mk3 astra 1.4 and as cheap as it was it was boring as hell!!! Below as some of you may have seen in general chat recently is what I purchased.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbo002.jpg?t=1194194207
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/222c_4.jpg?t=1194194505
Its fairly well spec'd and running around 280bhp on eds phase 2, It's had a full engine rebuild around 5K ago, honed, crank ground oversized bearings, arp rod bolts, all new gaskets and seals, steel head gasket, recon head with all new valves. The block has also been cleaned and painted. The car also has large front mount intercooler, bailey dump valve, vxr injectors and courtney heat shield, xe inlet cam, magnicore ht leads, iridion plugs, etc. But as well as it goes the bodywork as genuine as it is did need some work.
So this week I decided to get cracking with it. I thought to begin with I'd do all the easier parts so the back end was stripped of rear bumper, lights, spoiler and mirror caps were also removed.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip002.jpg?t=1194194719
And I stayed late monday night to get the following parts all prepared and painted....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip004.jpg?t=1194194782
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip005.jpg?t=1194194800
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip006.jpg?t=1194194814
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip007.jpg?t=1194194836
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip008.jpg?t=1194194859
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip003.jpg?t=1194195044
After work Tuesday these were put back on the car and the front bumper was then removed and prepared for paint......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip012.jpg?t=1194195137
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip011.jpg?t=1194195192 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip009.jpg?t=1194195241
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip010.jpg?t=1194195257
I spent quite a while on this trimming the centre out properly as It had only been roughly cut before for the front mount intercooler etc below is how it finished up.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip017.jpg?t=1194195372
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip018.jpg?t=1194195392
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip019.jpg?t=1194195409
Wednesday after work was the job I was really dredding.... The bonnet and wings which were absolutely chipped to hell. I had to bare metal the first quarter of the bonnet and fill all the other chips futher back......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip027.jpg?t=1194195614
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip026.jpg?t=1194195630
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip023.jpg?t=1194195678
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip028.jpg?t=1194195732
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip029.jpg?t=1194195748
But after another late night here was the final result......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip030.jpg?t=1194195786
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip032.jpg?t=1194195807
krobinson
04-11-07, 05:05 PM
Awesome work nick :D
kevster
04-11-07, 05:09 PM
nick , what can i say your nova is a work of art !!!!
and the astra is spot on looks + good old let power !!!!!!
wish i had your dab hands at spraying :)
Thursday morning I was in around 6.00 am to flat and polish the front end before starting for work! below is how it looked all polished up...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip036.jpg?t=1194196075
Thursday night I was out on the with friends for some beers and a well deserved break from the becoming burden astra! However after work on friday I started again.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip037.jpg?t=1194196260
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip038.jpg?t=1194196277
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip039.jpg?t=1194196292
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip040.jpg?t=1194196309
It seemed all vauxhalls are the same as these arch lips were very similar to novas as a few tiny spots had started so I just took the whole lip back to the metal. While on with the sides I thought I'd take the opportunity to colour code the door handles........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip042.jpg?t=1194196520
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip043.jpg?t=1194196590
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip044.jpg?t=1194196604
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip045.jpg?t=1194196618
But heres the outcome after another 10.30pm finish.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip047.jpg?t=1194196665
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip048.jpg?t=1194196681
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip049.jpg?t=1194196697
krobinson
04-11-07, 05:21 PM
Superb :D
kevster
04-11-07, 05:21 PM
nice !!!!! :)
Saturday morning I was back in to flat and polish both sides that had been painted the previous evening and also I as I wasnt painting the tailgate or the roof I thought I give them a good machine polish too....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip051.jpg?t=1194196940
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip052.jpg?t=1194196956
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip053.jpg?t=1194196974
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip054.jpg?t=1194196988
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip055.jpg?t=1194197002
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip058.jpg?t=1194197028
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip059.jpg?t=1194197089
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip059.jpg?t=1194197114
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip060.jpg?t=1194197134
Some awesome bodywork there.
Saturday afternoon I also rubbed down and painted the front panel Using the standard matt basecoat to keep it original etc and gave the engine and engine bay a good degrease and clean...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip061.jpg?t=1194197150
ANDYRACER
04-11-07, 05:28 PM
You might aswell of painted the boot and roof after painting everything else. lol
Good progress tho and love both cars fella.
Had a good long look around the nova at billing and was really impressed.:thumb:
vaughanmc
04-11-07, 05:33 PM
Top work!
Did you paint your Nova as well?
Top work!
Did you paint your Nova as well?
No I'm afraid I cant take credit for the awesome paint job on the nova unfortunatly, This was done by another guy who works with me in the same bodyshop he initially built my nova from a bare shell up just over two years ago, I just bought it back almost straight away after he finished and spent the last eighteen months trying to perfect it!
You might aswell of painted the boot and roof after painting everything else. lol
Good progress tho and love both cars fella.
Had a good long look around the nova at billing and was really impressed.:thumb:
Thanks... I was going to paint the whole thing but there was no need as the roof and tailgate were unmarked and came up like new with a good polish etc. It would just been extra time that wasnt needed imo hence why I'm not doing them. Going to spend the time on the wheels etc next I think.
Wow nick, your never happy are ya? lol..
great work.. erm were isit you work again? i'l be dropping my shell of around xmas time haha
Keep it up
shy witness
04-11-07, 05:54 PM
great work mate
that astra looks sweet
matthew172
04-11-07, 06:00 PM
looks great nick, good work you are a v good painter by the looks of things do you fancy painting joannes nova as a foreigner when the time comes?
peester
04-11-07, 07:04 PM
awesome thread. Unbelieveable.
A little update, A friend of mine (panelbeater) said he would build up the car today If he was in at work so I dropped by earlier to see how he had got on............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip075.jpg?t=1194205458
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip073.jpg?t=1194205504
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip072.jpg?t=1194205532
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip071.jpg?t=1194205556
........... All built up! Note new grill too! Justs needs a quick polish to remove all the paw marks etc but thats the bodywork finished apart from the wheels which I may tackle next weekend as I'm still deciding on the colour scheme for these as well as the rocker/cambelt and tophat cover too. Thats all for now next update coming soon! Nick.
looks great nick, good work you are a v good painter by the looks of things do you fancy painting joannes nova as a foreigner when the time comes?
Pm'd Matt.
Wow nick, your never happy are ya? lol..
great work.. erm were isit you work again? i'l be dropping my shell of around xmas time haha
Keep it up
lol and thanks.... hopefully I'll see you at the next meet? And we'll have a chat about it fella, Nick.
Jeff16v
04-11-07, 08:06 PM
Just noticed this thread, blimey! i think next time i feel like painting mine i stick the whole car in the post to you.lol
top work
****e me nick that was quick , fancy doin a replica with my astra lol , my bonnet and wings look identical lol
:thumb:
lol and thanks.... hopefully I'll see you at the next meet? And we'll have a chat about it fella, Nick.
Pm me whent he next meet is mate and i'l see what i'm doing:thumb:
yellow nova
06-11-07, 07:23 PM
Looks very nice mate. I keep thinking of selling the nova and building an astra like this
Looks very nice mate. I keep thinking of selling the nova and building an astra like this
Thanks Dave.... thinking about it..... fancy a deal?? lol I really like your motor!
Is this the astra you said you wouldn't touch...? lol
Looks much fresher, those headlight stick out like a sore thumb tho. I think you know what to do :D
Is this the astra you said you wouldn't touch...? lol
Looks much fresher, those headlight stick out like a sore thumb tho. I think you know what to do :D
lol If I remember correctly I did say I would do some paintwork as its costs me nothing but my time etc, And I agree regarding the lights however unless some come up cheap they'll be staying as they are! I'm trying hard to keep it as budget project as possible! Nick.
yellow nova
06-11-07, 11:30 PM
Thanks Dave.... thinking about it..... fancy a deal?? lol I really like your motor!
You woud look good in it as well :thumb:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/DSC01977.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z219/broomy_2007/DSC01973.jpg
NovaLad
06-11-07, 11:35 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ***dribble***
EDIT- How is your paintwork so nice ???
Do you polish everyday lol!
yellow nova
06-11-07, 11:45 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ***dribble***
EDIT- How is your paintwork so nice ???
Do you polish everyday lol!
Just like nick i take great pride in my work :thumb:
Hi All, After a busy week last week on the astras bodywork I decided to have a bit of chillout this week but I did however get some bits done for the nova that I've been wanting to sort for a while, Got my dizzy cap,spare dizzy cap and temp sender housing all prepared and painted gloss black......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip079.jpg?t=1194713129
Also I've been thinking about other changes to the engine bay, The cambelt cover and front wiper motor back plate have been stripped of their paint and prepared ready for the chromers......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip084.jpg?t=1194713391
Also I'm currently on with these as once prepared they will also be going for chroming too......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip087.jpg?t=1194713495
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip085.jpg?t=1194713515
Also this week A pillar trims have been sent away followed by the following items being removed and being prepared ready to send to suffolk flocking, My dash,centre console,lower shelves have already been done by these guys and they came back mint so I'm now sending these bits too......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip080.jpg?t=1194713824
krobinson
10-11-07, 05:01 PM
Good work Nick :D
staggy_gsi
10-11-07, 05:09 PM
amazing Nick.
wish i had the motivation some of you guys have lol
Now for the astra... Yesterday evening the astra was on the lift and all wheels were removed, All tyre beads were broken then the wheels were prepared and painted. I've only done the faces at the moment as I was unsure how the colour would look but I opted for it after using it for Andy bishops wheels earlier in the year which look great on the car imo, Apologies for no prep and paint pics as I actually forgot my camera but heres the final result.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip090.jpg?t=1194714871
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip093.jpg?t=1194715066
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip092.jpg?t=1194715090
Also While the wheels were off last night I attacked the brake calipers and prepared them for some nice black paint too as they havent been painted before and looked rather ugly! This morning was spent removing the old reg plates and rusty screws to replace them with new euro plates and sticky pads also I had a wander to see a valeter that works with me as he has a massive pile of floor matts and got myself some free ones! Below are some more pics now the bodyworks all finished I'm really pleased with the final look.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip091.jpg?t=1194716087
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip088.jpg?t=1194716110
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip095.jpg?t=1194716173
I'm now currently deciding what to do with this..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astraturbowip099.jpg?t=1194716447
As I dont think it looks good at all. I thinking of removing the whole vent and replacing it with either a plate cut to suit etc or putting back a standard vent and using an a pillar pod etc any other ideas welcomed!
krobinson
10-11-07, 05:55 PM
Great work, looks awesome. Such a cool "runabout" :D
For a runabout, that car is fooking awesome,Lol.
Looks sweet.
hybridturbo
10-11-07, 07:29 PM
A nice runabout but its let down by a cut up front bumper and with the standard of your nova i feel you could do alot better
A simple gsi front bumper and rear spoiler swap would make a nice runabout a possible show car
keep up the good work and get some back to black on the tyres :)
A nice runabout but its let down by a cut up front bumper and with the standard of your nova i feel you could do alot better
A simple gsi front bumper and rear spoiler swap would make a nice runabout a possible show car
keep up the good work and get some back to black on the tyres :)
Thanks, without doubt there is room for improvements with extras that could be added etc however I'd much rather spend that cash on the nova and keep upping the standard of that instead, The astra will never be a show car not while I own it anyhow! As for the tyre black etc I havent put any on for the reason that a lot of them use certain chemicals that can mark fresh paintwork and with the wheels being painted under 24hrs ago I think I'll leave it a week or two! Nick.
nick whats up with the front fogs? i take it they've lost their reflective chrome backing making them look orange? Apart from that i love it!
nick whats up with the front fogs? i take it they've lost their reflective chrome backing making them look orange? Apart from that i love it!
Aha I was waiting for someone to spot that! There are no fogs John only the lenses as the fog units have been removed because they'd foul the cooler pipes, The red you can see is the cooler pipework! They were'nt that visible before but when I degreased everything they are now quite visible!
Ahh i see! Imo I reckon it'd look good with late spec sri black tint headlamps, when i had my sxi they improved the front no end. Also the rear tinted lamps too. IIrc they're all on trade club and not that badly priced.
novautd
11-11-07, 03:34 PM
lookin good that is
Looks fantastic... It's clear from the Pictures that you take great care and pride in your work !
Whereabouts in yorkshire are you ? I may have a shell to paint soon ! :)
Looks fantastic... It's clear from the Pictures that you take great care and pride in your work !
Whereabouts in yorkshire are you ? I may have a shell to paint soon ! :)
Thanks a lot fella, I'm at york by the way :thumb:
Interesting. I'l drop you a PM :)
must of spotted something good then?
that nova is fecking gorgeous
Both cars now up for sale!!
Swap the nova for a 30k immaculate Mk2 XR2 ?
.... thought not ! lol
craig green
14-11-07, 11:32 AM
I was reading this at a mates house the other night, Fantastic cars, both of em. A real credit to you.
I'm sure putting the money into a house is the right thing to do, although not as much fun... maybe.
Good luck with the sale, yet again another Nova I wish I could afford. The Astra too.
I was reading this at a mates house the other night, Fantastic cars, both of em. A real credit to you.
I'm sure putting the money into a house is the right thing to do, although not as much fun... maybe.
Good luck with the sale, yet again another Nova I wish I could afford. The Astra too.
Craig, thanks for the kind words fella
I have had a few people messaging me regarding the astra today... The reason I didnt do a for sale thread for it was due to the fact a good friend of mine wanted first refusal after seeing it the other day, He has got back to me today saying he will have it so the astra is now provisionally sold but I will let everyone know If this changes in anyway,thanks, Nick.
Very nice cars NJ,real shame you have to sell up,1 day you will progress to better cars,in the mean time buy another :thumb:
Very nice cars NJ,real shame you have to sell up,1 day you will progress to better cars,in the mean time buy another :thumb:
Thanks, but Ive tried that... m3 conv, tvr, imprezas etc I've had some very nice toys but for me as daft as it sounds the nova always comes out on top !! I've had loads of them and in time I'd like to think I will have another!
so much for a run about! top work it looks awsome! glad you got the de-badged grille looks loads better. really nice motor well done :)
Hi All, well as some of you may have read my astra went to its new home today which I was quite gutted about, so I thought Id get busy and work on some new parts I've been actually been waiting for around three months for these to arrive! Last year I added carbon door/quarter cards and steering cowel so Inside wise I thought a carbon boot panel would compliment these however the finished articles dont have the best finish so as I did with my door and quarter cards I prepped them for a few coats of high build lacqeur......
All prepared......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip003.jpg?t=1195923223
Also after attending trax this year I had my eye on another part I wanted to acquire to make my engine bay look neater etc So I also had this made up in carbon fibre...
Battery tray cover prepared....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip002.jpg?t=1195923440
Then I lacqeured them........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip008.jpg?t=1195923678
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip007.jpg?t=1195923704
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip006.jpg?t=1195923722
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip005.jpg?t=1195923742
There are some air holes in the carbon weave after these first few coats but I will be rubbing them down once again shortly and re-lacqeuring them to seal/fill these in and give an even deeper finish etc.
Also I carried on with my rocker cover, I wanted to prepare my own parts for the chroming company as I know the finished articles will be even better If I took my time to remove all the pitting and rough surface etc also hopefully it should make it a little cheaper too!
Rocker cover fully prepared down to 3000 grade!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip010.jpg?t=1195924188
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip011.jpg?t=1195924205
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip012.jpg?t=1195924223
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip013.jpg?t=1195924241
This took so mega hours to do properly but hopefully should be worth it!
This is something I found on ebay a while back so as there quite hard to get hold of I thought I'd snap it up as a spare, So Im currently polishing it all up, Once is completely polished I think Im going to paint the vacuum advance gloss black....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip014.jpg?t=1195924494
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip015.jpg?t=1195924510
Another part I've recently finished is a front wiper motor... I actually got worried as I'd stripped it completely and it was in so many pieces I thought It would never work again! But after putting it all back together a quick check with the power probe proved it worked and I hadnt wrecked it!
All painted up gloss black.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip017.jpg?t=1195924796
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip018.jpg?t=1195924813
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip019.jpg?t=1195924828
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip016.jpg?t=1195924849
Thats all for now...... until the next update!
krobinson
24-11-07, 06:03 PM
Excellent work Nick :D
saloonwoody
24-11-07, 06:06 PM
so you keepin the nova now ???
so you keepin the nova now ???
The nova is still up for sale and will remain up for sale but in the mean time I may as well finish the parts I have paid for and or been on with etc, I cant see me spending anymore than this though, This way If it doesnt sell It will be even better for this years shows etc, Nick.
saloonwoody
24-11-07, 06:13 PM
keep it find house ?????? somewhere else !!!!
Excellent work Nick :D
Thanks mate!
matthew172
24-11-07, 10:09 PM
attention to detail will be unreal
Good work as always Nick :)
Hi All, Its update time! I know its been a while since my last update however those of you who know me quite well will know Ive been busy with other ventures......My first house! The astra in this thread was sold but I managed to keep the nova which was a bonus as I never wanted to part with it in the first place! Plus our house has a garage so perfect for the nova! Anyhow I kept looking at the nova inside/out and the engine bay to see were it could be improved etc. I spent a lot of time thinking and this is what Ive come up with.... Hope you like! :)
Interior wise....
The following went to Raj at autoflock.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00526.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00529.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00531.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00532.jpg
A,B pillar trims,sunvisors,inserts,speaker covers and I had a spare fuse box cover done as the one that was previously flocked was'nt covered properly on the top edge... Im thinking the flocked pillar trims should go great next to the rear carbon cards that are already in place and Although the dash had already been flocked the speaker covers and dash surrounds on the top were not done so Ive had some of these done to match.... However something a little more special awaits the other dash/ interior parts! Big thanks to Raj by the way as the work is excellent and cost me a mere £35 delivered back to me for all of the above!
These also arrived but I am a little unsure of them at the mo....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday021-1.jpg
Engine bay wise.....
Again I kept looking at the bay to see were I could improve it... I decided that the fuel pressure reg/Filter was going to get it! Bmw 668 gloss black style! Not an easy task though probably the most fidly item Ive ever masked! But well worth it....
All stripped/rubbed and masked....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip005.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip007-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip003-2.jpg
I had to place rivets in the reg housing to prevent paint getting into the threads... also using a trusty belt sander I ground down another rivet to fit the reg breather hole in the top. And heres how it turned out....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip022.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip016.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip014.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip015.jpg
Also I cleaned up and used a little autosol to get this part back to its best...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip024.jpg
The bracket that holds the pressure reg had been previously painted matt black however as it bolts to the strut top I decided it would be good to paint it bodycolour being ferrari rosso corsa...
Into the paint stripper it went and a quick rub later it was lined up ready for paint...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip010.jpg
And painted....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip017.jpg
Still continuing with the engine bay I decided that my carbon cambelt cover was looking a little dull so off it came for a freshen up...
All rubbed and ready for action..
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip001-2.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip002-1.jpg
A few coats of sealer followed by a few coats of lacqeur and we have one fine looking cambelt cover........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip025.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip026.jpg
I had also purchased a carbon heatsheild to go with other carbon items under the bonnet but when it arrived it was also rather dull :( And obviously is was going to get rather hot so I didnt fancy giving it my normal treatment... But one of the guys I work with mentioned using a high temp lacqeur on it, As I wasnt happy with the item I thought I may as well give it a try, Heres the outcome....
From this.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2007.jpg
To this....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2012.jpg
A hell of an improvement Im sure you'll agree!
Whilst I was on with the bits and pieces mentioned earlier my local chroming firm were on with numerous bits for me, Im not a huge fan of a huge mass of chrome but little bits here and there I think look well..
Heres some items Ive had done...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday012-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday013-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday014-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday015-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday016-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday017-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday018-1.jpg
Also I had clive at custom solutions make me this up a while back but although its extremely well made Im a little unsure whether I'll use it as yet...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday025-1.jpg
Heres the wiper motor I painted earlier in the year mounted up on the chrome backplate.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday028-1.jpg
New cam cover gasket,cambelt cover seal and grommets....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday027-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday023-1.jpg
Fantastic attention to detail Nick :D
twistysnovagte
26-06-08, 08:13 PM
very nice indeed the carbon cambelt cover looks wicked,i :D all the nice new,shiny parts will transform the car even more:)
Following the carbon theme I had another idea and borrowed a vin tag from matthew172 cheers mate! Bought a 2*2 twill plate from ebay and had it cut to size/shape....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip012-1.jpg?t=1214507548
Then I prepared it and gave it a coat of lacqeur......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00021.jpg?t=1214507795
Although the pic doesnt show it this enhanced the carbon weave. Once dry I took it to my local printers and they added my text to it...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00025-1.jpg?t=1214507933
Not the best pic but you get the idea.... Lastly I relacqeured the tag to seal in all the lettering etc this way it will never come off when cleaning etc.
Final result......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00036.jpg?t=1214508067
Nice one nice, My car is also painted rosso corsa btw..
You keeping the nova now then?
nice one nick,, bee good too se it again
On to the exterior then...
I was almost happy with this however one thing I wanted to change was the exhaust which I bought (earlier in the thread) and is currently being fitted. Also after seeing a thread by Mark ridley (novacabrio) stating he had some Raceline RL7's for sale I started getting Ideas! After a certain month or so thinking about it I finally got in touch with him and he met me at the Jov rr day a few months back with my new wheels! cheers Mark! No time was wasted and I got straight on with them...
How we started...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip067.jpg?t=1214508907
As the tyres has almost had it I just had the beads broken front and rear this allows you to paint the inside and outside at the same time after the tyre is taped up rather than doing the inside followed by the outside which is how I used to do them.
After a little rubbing...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip066.jpg?t=1214509160
Masked up....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip065.jpg?t=1214509190
And all prepared in the booth ready for paint......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip069.jpg?t=1214509312
All painted up......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip075.jpg?t=1214509546
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip074.jpg?t=1214509623
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip073.jpg?t=1214509642
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/astrawip072.jpg?t=1214509666
Although my intension was always to paint them black to suit my cars theme etc I think they look so much better than when they are white.
As the cars now going to be on 15" rims I didnt want it to look like there was huge amounts of space between the tyre and the arches so I purchased this setup from Martin Kelson at pv. (Cheers fella!) This If needs be will sort the rear out and I will just wind down the ledas at the front to suit...
Short bodied Avo's with 100mm springs....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday024-1.jpg?t=1214509803
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday026-1.jpg?t=1214510009
The centres for the RL7's were looking rather awful so I treated them to a bath in some paint stripper!.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday008-1.jpg?t=1214510425
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday007-1.jpg?t=1214510446
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00029.jpg?t=1214510270
They came out looking like this.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00030.jpg?t=1214510371
Then they were prepared and lined up to paint....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00032.jpg?t=1214510555
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00031.jpg?t=1214510575
We'll see how they've come out soon!
Another new purchase was some new poly's to go with the new exhaust....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/scobyshootoutday022-1.jpg?t=1214510698
There was only one part that came back from the chromers that I wasnt happy with which was the wiper motor backing plate... I thought the marks may be covered but after offering it up Ive found they are not! So to plan B!
Got another part and stripped it then prepared it for some paint...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2001.jpg?t=1214510863
Mounted up ready for paint....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2004.jpg?t=1214511057
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2005.jpg?t=1214511096
And lastly painted up......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2008-1.jpg?t=1214511197
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip2008-1.jpg?t=1214511197
Getting better and better!
Loving the new wheel choice, awesome rims :cool:
Back to the interior then.....
Earlier in the thread you may remember me saying I had some special parts on the way? Well after speaking to Don Fulford a few months ago I decided to let him give some of my dash surrounds,A pillar covers and a few other items the carbon treatment... I was hoping these would turn out as good as the carbon steering shroud I have which was also done by him. And guess what I wasnt dissapointed! ...............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/P1010127.jpg?t=1214511778
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/P1010129.jpg?t=1214511815
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/P1010128.jpg?t=1214511841
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/P1010130.jpg?t=1214511875
I dont even need to work on these parts to make them look proper as his work is awesome! Even though they cost a small fortune Im really happy with them So a big thanks to Don for these and one or two other bits hes also done for me... But I will save them for the next update!
Thanks Adam, mike, martin etc for the comments more to come over the weekend! :)
nice work :cool:
thats some asweome paint stripper aswell, what is it ?
nice work :cool:
thats some asweome paint stripper aswell, what is it ?
Thanks fella..... IIRC its just a basic but very nasty stripper we get from the local ae motor colours nothing flash at all but it does the job very quickly!
The Simps
26-06-08, 09:57 PM
loved your car at billing nick and glad to see you kept it. Some awesome touches going on there. Need pics of them on tho!!!!!
krobinson
26-06-08, 09:57 PM
Absolutely stunning Nick, Cant wait to get a look round it at Billing.
Keith
matt_vaughan
26-06-08, 09:59 PM
Wow.....love the use of carbon fibre in places never thought of before.
I'm sure you'll keep this project going forever, and hope you keep the Nova forever, stunning example mate.
matthew172
26-06-08, 10:00 PM
that lot looks awesome mate, some very nice parts there, will look great all back togetha so hurry up and get some more pics up lol
im loving the new carbon bits!has he got a website?also the wheels look spot on!
vaughanmc
26-06-08, 10:12 PM
Awsome work mate - Keep it up
Nice choice in alloys :)
that lot looks awesome mate, some very nice parts there, will look great all back togetha so hurry up and get some more pics up lol
Cheers simps,keith, and everyone else..... I have plenty more to post up very soon! took me ages to upload that lot!
Matt, Bet you never thought your door mechs would ever look so good! My car is now made up of old parts from your gsi !lol And by the way hurry yourself up and get that green machine back together!
andybishop
26-06-08, 10:26 PM
Looking awesome Nick!! Loving the new bits and pieces!! Are you and the car going to be at Billing?, be good to catch up and have a good look around the car!
novacabrio
26-06-08, 10:38 PM
Fantastic work!! Love the carbon bits, Don is a talented/patient guy
Looking awesome Nick!! Loving the new bits and pieces!! Are you and the car going to be at Billing?, be good to catch up and have a good look around the car!
Hey Andy, Yes me and the car will certainly be at billing its one show I dont like to miss, I'll be sure to find you and have a chat at some point over the weekend!
Mark, Dons work is superb I cant thank him enough! He's even done the A pillar clip heads in carbon!!!
DW-Nova
26-06-08, 11:22 PM
Brilliant looking car mate, you've clearley put in loads of work and done a brilliant job, would you be able to provide me with some more details of who you got the carbon fibre parts from please? they look absolutley brilliant! who ever's made them has done a perfect job by the looks of them, like you say i'd imagine they wernt cheap but hey you get what you pay for!
fearless
27-06-08, 06:41 PM
would you be able to provide me with some more details of who you got the carbon fibre parts from please? they look absolutley brilliant! who ever's made them has done a perfect job by the looks of them, like you say i'd imagine they wernt cheap but hey you get what you pay for!
http://www.doncarbon.nl/startpagina.html :thumb:
peester
27-06-08, 06:48 PM
jesus christ on a bike! :-o
things that make u go mmm
NovaLad
27-06-08, 06:50 PM
Not been paying much attention to this lately, don't know why.
Just gone through a couple of the last few pages and the work you have done and had done is quality!
Keep it up can't wait to see then end.
Update time....... Full new exhaust system is now fitted along with freshly heatwrapped manifold, Goodridge braided flexis and a new servo have gone on too as my the pedal has never felt as good when I swapped to the 288's and V6 calipers from the standard 16v brakes, We thought the servo may have been to blame so I sourced another got it painted and fitted and Now I must say the pedal does feel much better whether thats just the flexis or the servo Im unsure but as said the brakes are much better so jobs a good one!
Exhaust.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip036-1.jpg?t=1214775143
New wiper motor and backplate all fitted up... notice chrome fittings!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip043.jpg?t=1214775345
And another small item I had made by Clive @ Custom solutions... I asked for a plain cap (no griffin) and no inscribing to go for a cleaner look etc, Im really pleased with it and it hides the motor by having it at the rear top stuff....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip042.jpg?t=1214775388
One Fuel reg/filter and body coloured bracket all fitted back up......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip054.jpg?t=1214775664
krobinson
29-06-08, 10:51 PM
New exhaust looks great, much better mate! Also love the little touches so far :)
I must also apologise to the N easts chaps today as I did say I was going to there meet however realising Billing is fast approaching I thought I must press on and spend some more time on the nova etc...
New Magnecore leads and the Black dizzy cap I painted up a while ago replace the K1 leads and the old orange cap....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip051.jpg?t=1214776172
Chrome bonnet bolts have also replaced the bodycoloured items...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip049.jpg?t=1214776252
Another part that always bugged me was the carb linkage as It would never clean up no matter what I did! So I sourced a new genuine weber LP1000 item, Much better!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip045.jpg?t=1214776340
krobinson
29-06-08, 10:57 PM
Awesome :)
vaughanmc
29-06-08, 11:04 PM
Awsome attention to detail mate
Have you any recent outside pics of the car? :)
On to the Inside then........
Flocked C pillar trims fitted...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip059.jpg?t=1214776629
Flocked B pillar trims also fitted......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip062-1.jpg?t=1214776872
And Carbon boot panel also fitted although the fit is not over brilliant due to the carbon piece being flat and not curved like the original cover but as you dont see too much of It I'll be leaving it on for now anyhow! Notice chrome boot latch getting into the shot too!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip063.jpg?t=1214777100
Back to the bay then...
I was unsure how the carbon cambelt cover would go with the chrome rocker cover so I had another belt cover chromed and have opted to use this for now, Although now there is a fair amount of shineyness under the bonnet and If Im honest I think there may be too much! So I may go back to the bodycoloured camcover at a later date etc, Ive tried to use a contrast of everything really.... colour, chrome and carbon (few bits to add yet) but heres how the bay looks now, Let me know what your personal opinions are please! Heres how it looks at the moment... Note chrome bonnet stay and self tappers too!........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip037.jpg?t=1214777367
vaughanmc
29-06-08, 11:17 PM
Looks about perfect mate
Aslong as your not scared to give it a good thrashing ?
Lastly for this evening Is a few shots of something I know you'll have probably been waiting for being the wheels! Sadly the weather was starting to turn so before the car was put away I took a few pics just to give you a quick insight to how they look etc....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip071.jpg?t=1214777957
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip072.jpg?t=1214778198
The hub caps and stickers are missing at the mo due to me being undecided on the colour scheme... I painted the hub caps grey to go with grey raceline stickers I had made up but now Im thinking hub caps maybe best black and then I also have a choice of matt black stickers which I also had made up but then everything maybe tooooo black! decisions decisions! Better wheel pics to follow within the next few days etc.
Hope you like whats been done so far, I also want to say a big thanks to the guys at autohaus diagnostics who have done a great job on the exhaust, brakes etc over the past week and to my friendly panel beater from work who gave me a hand today to get some more bits done, cheers! :)
NovaLad
29-06-08, 11:29 PM
Looks rubbish - start again.
lol oj.
Looks amazingly clean and shiny!
New exhaust looks great, much better mate! Also love the little touches so far :)
Cheers mate... The rolled 4" tip has always been a favourite of mine on a nova etc!
Vaughanmc: cheers fella more exterior pics coming this week.
Novalad: Thanks very much!
:thumb:
vaughanmc
29-06-08, 11:38 PM
Is that a Fearless roll cage in there as well ?
Neil 08
29-06-08, 11:42 PM
very clean, well done mate
Is that a Fearless roll cage in there as well ?
It is! Fearless rear brace and cage ;)
By the way regarding the thrashing........ theres no need to worry on that score I like to give it a fair bit of stick! :)
vaughanmc
29-06-08, 11:44 PM
Nice one I bet those old carbs sound awsome out on the roads
I want a Fearless cage badly for mine lol
Anyway I better stop talkin piss, and let the thread do its buisness :)
krobinson
30-06-08, 05:55 PM
Stunning work Nick, Can't wait to see it properly at Billing! Its defo one of the best built Novas IMO.
Keith
how have i missed this :confused:. engine bay is bling tastic and the flocked, carbon and red is awesome
Nick, Im not happy.... I now really want my red/black one back. It looks so fresh, cant believe you drive it!
Racelines are cool as feck :cool: was going to suggest red stickers and hubs, but maybe not - bit too flash. A light grey will be good. Also have you considered painting the hubs blue for the left and red for the right?
Geordie-Chris
30-06-08, 06:23 PM
Mate this is looking achingly good - can't wait to see it at Billing - you with JOV?? Carbon and chrome is a good contrast, but I'm loving it all chrome - christ your out blinging me now!!!lol
wilson_sri
30-06-08, 06:29 PM
Looks amazing, awesome attention to detail!
matthew172
30-06-08, 06:59 PM
this thread just depresses me knowing i cant get on with mine due to other priorities first lol, absolute top work mate looks awesome, i think the chrome engine covers work well and the door catches and bonnet bolts look great!
those wheels look tops also, this car just gets better and better
nick, how about a carbon fibre plug cover matchin the other shiny CF stuff?
looks stuning
hybridturbo
30-06-08, 08:35 PM
Great attention to detail as always Nick :thumb:
Needs a fearless strut brace to finish the bay though...
These projects can never finish lol
Just leave the center caps polished or black? with red raceline stickers on the wheels would look cool i reckon.
Cheers keith,ash,burgo,martin and anyone who Ive missed for the nice comments...
Ash.. I did originally think about red stickers but thought they may look a bit Jap stylee??
Martin.. give me a day or so for the next update :D
Geordie Chris... You canny beat a bit of shiney can you! Your Car was looking great at pv by the way :thumb:
Hybrid turbo.. Thanks fella I did have a fearless front brace but sold it in favour of the sparco item as the fearless one hid the clenliness of the carbs etc, regret it a bit now though!
Matt172... You've made a fair few of these jobs possible so big thanks to you for that... I will bear it in mind when I sort them few bits out for you etc... I wont give too much away!
This eves update then.... As mentioned earlier I was going to have grey centres to go with grey stickers I had made up however Ive changed my mind on this again! So whilst at work today the centres had a colour change..
How they were in grey...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00042.jpg?t=1214859331
Lined up ready to go....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00044.jpg?t=1214859543
And how they finished up...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00049.jpg?t=1214859585
Geordie-Chris
30-06-08, 10:12 PM
Lovely!! Hope you didn't get black overspray on that lovely Estoril Blue M3 (the colour of my Nova!!)
Lovely!! Hope you didn't get black overspray on that lovely Estoril Blue M3 (the colour of my Nova!!)
Who cares about the M3 when theres nova bits to do! lol On a serious note though the m3 was sheeted up whilst I coloured the centres up then they just got lacqeured at the same time ;)
Car looks awsome Nick! love the attention to detail.
novacabrio
01-07-08, 12:39 PM
I'd of stuck with the speedlines mate lol lol lol
It must be quite handy working in a bodyshop, just take anything straight to work and spray them whatever colour you want lol
Jeff16v
01-07-08, 07:05 PM
Wow, its looking great Nick, :thumb: hopefully people will take lots of pics at billing.
PS: what exhaust did you pull off it? any pics?
It must be quite handy working in a bodyshop, just take anything straight to work and spray them whatever colour you want lol
Hey Adam, yes it does workout quite well when I have bits to do!
Dan.. Thanks fella
Jeff.... I had a full stainless system made to replace the centre exit exhaust on the white shell no more than 3 years ago, that was swapped to this car when it was all built up, tbh the only thing I didnt like was the tailpipe design... 4" slash cut looks like it should be on an impreza etc! Its not a badly made exhaust I was going to put it up for sale soon but If your interested just drop me a pm etc. Im sure they will be some pics at the beginning of the thread to show you how the tailpipe did look before? If that helps.
Ok so onto a little update from this eves....
First off most important to start with...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip082.jpg?t=1214943855
Now were ready to go.....! Flocked sunvisors into place shortly followed by flocked speakers covers.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip088.jpg?t=1214943931
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip094.jpg?t=1214944365
Some of you who may be a little beady eyed may have noticed this on the end of the paint stand in previous pics when I painted the wheel centres but did you guess what it was for...?
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00043.jpg?t=1214944574
It was for my new gearknob another carbon product but as above came with a silver finished collar and I thought it would look better black, heres how it looks....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip083.jpg?t=1214944712
Quick pic of chrome door mechs and screws that made it in the other day...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip085.jpg?t=1214944745
Thought Id try a centre on for size and see how the colour looks...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip080.jpg?t=1214944846
Quite happy at that I think!
I actually got some original raceline stickers when I bought the wheels but didnt think blue would go with black not on my car anyhow so I dropped by at the local printers who do a lot of custom decals on the minis for work and got these made up....... black, dark grey and original blue items, I think Im going to go with the black ones atm....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip092.jpg?t=1214945175
Also added this to continue the carbon cockpit theme...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip089.jpg?t=1214945236
I also removed these to make way for new items.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip074.jpg?t=1214945405
Quick manifold shot whilst no heat shield is on... note new studs,nuts and nice white heatwrap!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip076.jpg?t=1214945521
Here we go then new carbon items replace the other bling items, Im a little happier now as the carbon has toned the bay down a little I think?? Looking few old reciepts the other day it seemed martin hill had used qed as well as sbd for a few of the smaller items for his engine build at the end of 2002 and I was on there site last week saw the cover and found it too tempting to resist! Note my oil caps just arrived back from the chromers too!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip077.jpg?t=1214945907
Also on a larger scale.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip079.jpg?t=1214945942
vaughanmc
01-07-08, 10:03 PM
Looking minted
I love this car! :)
novacabrio
01-07-08, 10:06 PM
Love it Nick, I have some wheel bolt covers that I can bring to vboa ifyou want but they wont cover the locking nuts
Bit of a delayed shot this as Its now fitted but here was my new servo rubbed and mounted up ready for paint.. I cut down some sealer nozzles and taped them up to stop any paint getting into the servo, It worked a treat!...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/DSC00024.jpg?t=1214946080
Painted and fitted pics to follow.
This was my attempt at an arty shot ! Good job Im not a photographer! lol
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip090.jpg?t=1214946341
Thats all for this eves folks, Im having the bonnet pin switch moved within the next few days as Its positioned just on the edge of the firewall above the battery at the mo and this means my carbon scuttle trim wont sit flush!
When thats done I can get the new trim in. really pleased with how its coming on now good job really as billings only round the corner! Lastly these are getting collected tommorow so no going back now!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip028.jpg?t=1214144598
Nick.
Love it Nick, I have some wheel bolt covers that I can bring to vboa ifyou want but they wont cover the locking nuts
Cheers Mark but I'll pass...... Them bolts cost a small fortune! Genuine anodised black Bmw wheel bolts and lockers! When the speedlines came off and the RL7's went on I noticed my awful silver looking nuts so we measured a bmw bolt and it was the same size/taper! Result! :)
NovaLad
01-07-08, 10:24 PM
Have you scratched any paint work yet screwing in something then slipping lol??
Car looks immense!
This will surely be another TV page spread.
novacabrio
01-07-08, 10:44 PM
Ok then i'll let you off lol
Just read the thread back to front lol there is just so much cool stuff on this car! when i get my car back it needs big amounts of carbon and flocking!
One of the coolest parts for me is the VIN plate! awsome.
peester
01-07-08, 11:18 PM
pure filth, stuff you only usually see on ford, vw circles..
this is how its done, wedge permitted. lol.
turbodrew1
02-07-08, 12:48 AM
looks perfect mate good effort:thumb:
Jeff16v
02-07-08, 06:56 AM
Blimey, your a man on a mission. its all spot on, the changes are perfect. I understand why you took the exhaust off. i been serching for ages for the right one, i'm not a big fan of slash cut.
i wish i'd have got you to polish the letters on my plug cover now:cry:
WOW
Just done start to finish and the attention to detail is great, but the carbon is awesome, even got more than me!
Must remember to take a spare memory card to Billing now! :)
nice nick, CF plug cover FTW :)
WOW
Just done start to finish and the attention to detail is great, but the carbon is awesome, even got more than me!
Must remember to take a spare memory card to Billing now! :)
Thanks to mazz,peester,dan,martin etc and anyone else who has commented I appreciate the feedback etc, Thanks guys, Update on route!!! :)
Nick.
Evening all, My alarm guy was round earlier to discuss moving the bonnet switch for the alarm.. Howvever we've decided it will look much cleaner to leave it were it is and to just shave a little off the carbon scuttle instead. That said while said alarm guy was around I thought I may as well take full advantage and get him to drill the holes needed in the centre vent dash trim and the headlamp switch section for said switches etc as the prospect of taking a drill to £££ worth of carbon trim was quite scary!!!! But as he obviously has the correct tools we got a top result ! Heres some finished article pics!! I think they look awesome and are very happy that some of my crazy ideas have worked out well!! :D .........
Central vent panel with flush fit led for the alarm...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip100.jpg?t=1215022334
Headlamp switch panel with fan overide switch and alarm pad etc
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip110.jpg?t=1215022411
Random exterior shot.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip103.jpg?t=1215022543
Shot showing all dash panels together inc carbon steering shroud too! I think it works really well with the flock dash even if it contradicts its use!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip098.jpg?t=1215022603
krobinson
02-07-08, 07:22 PM
Looks Fantastic Nick! well done!!
Also I fitted the carbon A pillar trims earlier...... Dons work is awesome he even did the A pillar trim clip heads in carbon too!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip113.jpg?t=1215022850
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip107.jpg?t=1215022913
Random dash shots.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip114.jpg?t=1215022968
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip102.jpg?t=1215023027
Random rear shot.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip120.jpg?t=1215023089
Quick carbon door trim shot......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip115.jpg?t=1215023135
Lastly heres my carbon scuttle waiting to be fitted........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip105.jpg?t=1215023234
Thats it for today guys more updates to come soon!
Nick.
Carbon fetish? lol
Good work as always, cant wait see it at Billing
Looks Fantastic Nick! well done!!
Cheers mate!
Adam... I think I may have a problem! Theres more to come yet too! :)
novacabrio
02-07-08, 09:05 PM
I think I just shot my load pmsl lol lol lol lol
vaughanmc
02-07-08, 09:57 PM
Looks really good mate, how much did your flocked dash cost ?
matthew172
02-07-08, 09:59 PM
great quality of workmanship as always
Geordie-Chris
02-07-08, 10:55 PM
Damn that looks sexual mate!!!
Damn that looks sexual mate!!!
I thought you may approve mate, I know you like a bit of carbon too!
Mark....... lol
Vaughan..... Most places charge around £130, Suffolk flocking did my dash but Id recommend Raj @ autoflock as his turnaround time was superb and the prices were good too! He did my pillar trims,visors etc a few pages back. http://www.autoflock.co.uk/index.htm
Matt.... cheers mate!
vaughanmc
02-07-08, 11:11 PM
No problem - I was wanting my dash done and centre console
Just need to keep a look out for another dash as I don't want to leave mine stripped for a wee while :)
Rick Draper
02-07-08, 11:19 PM
This thread makes baby jesus cry.
peester
02-07-08, 11:34 PM
that a clifford avantguard jobbie then dude, the alarm??
Mate has one on his bm.. does work well, but it ought to for the money, lol.
nowt with a carbon fettish. it looks awesome
rahhh, just look at all that sexy carbon fibre goodness..
*goes to get a tissue
DaveyLC
03-07-08, 10:16 AM
OMFG! That dash is a MASTERPIECE! That wouldnt look out of place in a Noble!
hybridturbo
03-07-08, 11:15 AM
Priceless those carbon bits :cool:
Hey Guys, Thanks for the above comments all, Peester... yep clifford jobbie it is! On for a little update then, I tried out some stickers this eves.... grey went on first which I hated! So after that I tried the black (below)however I didnt like these either! So I think Im just going to leave the wheels stickerless tbh but here is a quick shot of how it looked.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip121.jpg?t=1215207246
Then I thought Id replace my gearknob with another carbon goodie!.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip122.jpg?t=1215207329
Then a couple of my small torx bolts had come back from the chromers so I added them to the wiper motor too!.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip123.jpg?t=1215207352
Last but not least I trial fitted the carbon vin tag.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip126.jpg?t=1215207473
Nick.
I recon the wheels look awesome just like that :D
Can't believe you've still got a rubber gear gaiter tho! May I suggest a red suede one like mine?
EDIT: Excuse the mess and bodges!
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8584/img0013mn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
trackdaynova
04-07-08, 11:04 PM
one of the nicest engine bays and dashes i've ever seen
credit to you!
calibra-keith
04-07-08, 11:28 PM
That is just so nice i just could not take that car out id be to scared after all that time, money and work you have put into it.
Big credit to you bud id give anything to be able to do what you have done.
:thumb:
Also I fitted the carbon A pillar trims earlier...... Dons work is awesome he even did the A pillar trim clip heads in carbon too!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip113.jpg?t=1215022850
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip107.jpg?t=1215022913
Random dash shots.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip114.jpg?t=1215022968
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip102.jpg?t=1215023027
Random rear shot.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip120.jpg?t=1215023089
Quick carbon door trim shot......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip115.jpg?t=1215023135
Lastly heres my carbon scuttle waiting to be fitted........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip105.jpg?t=1215023234
Thats it for today guys more updates to come soon!
Nick.
gotta say love the car mate excellent work there,where did you get the carbon bits done for the dash and other bits
Dash looks fantastic Nick really does!! Its a shame its going to reflect sunlight incredibly bad though :(
Thanks Olly.... Your track weapon is awesome!
Ash.... Wear can I get one of those gaiters?? Quite like that!
Mike... Yeh thats what I said earlier in the thread it contradicts the use of the flocked dash really but hey I cant have it all ways up! I'll see how I get on and If its really bad I'll have my spare dash pieces flocked etc. Or I could matt lacqeur the pieces instead then I imagine It would be a lot better etc.
Calibra Keith... Thanks fella.
Tony.... Don Fulford fella... the link to his website is a few pages back.
Your as total carbon slut nick!!! sweet!!!
Yeah, matt lacquer would probably be better TBH. I wasnt having a dig or nothing, just saying its a shame thats a side effect of such a nice looking part/s
If I remember right its a MOMO item, i'll go digging....
EDIT:
http://www.modworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3338
Yea, it's that one^ I just cut the top of the standard rubber gaiter off to use as a shim as the MOMO neck is massive.
andybishop
05-07-08, 01:35 PM
Nick, there's someone called Sharon (Vxl) on Migweb that make alcantara gear gaitors! Excellent too they are! Just had one for mine. Here's a link to them.
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items-sale/289554-alcantara-handbrake-gear-gaiter-set%60s.html
Yeah, matt lacquer would probably be better TBH. I wasnt having a dig or nothing, just saying its a shame thats a side effect of such a nice looking part/s
Mike, dont be daft it wasnt taken that way! :)
Ash, thanks for that fella!
Andy, cheers fella Ive just pm'd her! I take it you got black? I think Id like black with red stitching? think red would stand out too much! :thumb:
Cormac.... cheers mate!
andybishop
05-07-08, 02:58 PM
Yeah i've had black with black stitching for mine, might get a black one with red stitching for mine at some point if i ever find a red horn push centre for my steering wheel.
One of the nicest novas out there:thumb:
One of the nicest novas out there:thumb:
Thankyou, Im a big fan of your car and your fabrications skills Had a good look round it at pv.... The strut top work was an excellent Idea!
Vaux.Boi
05-07-08, 06:03 PM
Awesome motors mate
Jamie D
05-07-08, 06:18 PM
WoW Just been looking at your pics nick love the cars mate that nova of yours is imaculate :thumb: top work fella hope i can achieve the same sort of standard with my nova :)
novacabrio
05-07-08, 09:42 PM
I still want to share a tent with your car at Billing
krobinson
05-07-08, 09:48 PM
I still want to share a tent with your car at Billing
Gay!lol
novacabrio
05-07-08, 10:06 PM
Gay!lol
Your only jealous :D
Anyway, Nicks sharing with my car, its a bit like wife swapping but more oily
Your only jealous :D
Anyway, Nicks sharing with my car, its a bit like wife swapping but more oily
Marks borrowing me HUA (Hungry under age) for the nite So Im taking YNB (Young naughty Bum) in px .......... Bring on the KY lol !
matthew172
06-07-08, 10:08 AM
is this what billings all about nowadays? testing each others exhausts with your bell ends! fpmsl
novacabrio
06-07-08, 10:23 AM
Yeah but you'd not know, come on get sorted for 3s up
Hi All, small update time...... As you may have seen in previous pics Don had covered my original baseplates for my manta mirrors in carbon too however he did say "how about just making some from carbon itself?" But as the baseplates I had made were an excellent fit I told him to cover then anyhow but to put me some carbon sheet in with the bits he had done for me so I could at a later date look into this. But now my original plates have been covered they are obviously thicker and heavier (as they were made from stainless) So I passed some of dons carbon sheet to a engineer friend of my dads who previously made my original plates. Dons sheet comes covered front and back in a stickerback metal to make it easier to cut to shape without damaging the carbon inside.....
My covered stainless plate....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip128.jpg?t=1215355654
Plates made up from carbon sheet.... (You can just see where the exposed carbon where I peeled the edge back.)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip129.jpg?t=1215355732
Then I gently by aid of some pliers peeled back the sheet......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip130.jpg?t=1215355794
The above was quite painstaking tbh as I really didnt want to crack the plates but I eventually got both sides done undamaged and prepared them for coat of lacqeur after work tommorow eves. Really glad Don suggested this as they are super light and will look and fit better than the ones he did for me, Thanks Don!...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip131.jpg?t=1215356093
I also tried out a new farecla wax that a rep had left us a few samples of, My attempt at arty pics... Im poor I know! :) ...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip133.jpg?t=1215356460
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip134.jpg?t=1215356554http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip133.jpg?t=1215356576
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip132.jpg?t=1215356683
It seems to have done a nice job,very easy to apply/remove and smells lovely which is a bonus ( garage smells great! lol )
Nick.
vaughanmc
06-07-08, 04:07 PM
Looks really good mate
I wish my red was as 'red' as that :)
novacabrio
06-07-08, 04:50 PM
Nick talk to me ref the base plates
That red is awesome, colour looks so "deep" :cool:
Whos stand are you on at Billing? Will definently keep an eye out for this :)
I also tried out a new farecla wax that a rep had left us a few samples of, My attempt at arty pics... Im poor I know! :) ...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip133.jpg?t=1215356460
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip134.jpg?t=1215356554http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip133.jpg?t=1215356576
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip132.jpg?t=1215356683
Nick.
Funk me that looks stunning!
That wax aint great tho.. doesnt last very long.
I love all the carbon, it all looks really well done, love the flocked dash too,
What stand are you on at billing, Deffo gotta come have a good look at the car.
matthew172
06-07-08, 06:05 PM
that looks brilliant
Hi all and thanks again....
Adam and Benn... Im with club irmscher.. Quite a few of the local guys have been going with them for years hence I go with them. Were opposite JOV so shouldnt be hard to find etc.
Benn.... First time Ive actually used that wax although Ive had it a while normally use more polish than wax!
Mark... Pm me what U'd like to know fella!
Vaughan.. cheers !
Matt... Im still years behind you! ps get yourself over for a few beers next time you've got some spare time!
Will have to come find ya and look a lookie at the car.
Wow! wheels/carbon/flocking and detailing adding to what is already a show-stopping car, love it!
Benn....... no worries fella always keen to put names to faces and share ideas etc! :)
John...... Thanks fella I take it were going to see you at billing?
Nick.
Yeah will be at billing nick, will come and say hi! You still want that alternator and other stuff?
Yeah will be at billing nick, will come and say hi! You still want that alternator and other stuff?
Hi John, tbh I totally forgot about them few bits! my apologies fella, I cant even remember what I said Id have now... please refresh my memory via pm :)
Benn....... no worries fella always keen to put names to faces and share ideas etc! :)
Nick.
Cool cool see ya there.
markfreeman
06-07-08, 10:17 PM
Absolutely love this nova, looks immaculate.
Nice work Nick. Where can we see more pics?
krobinson
06-07-08, 10:19 PM
Few beers at billing folks :)
Few beers at billing folks :)
Definatly fella!
Mark.... more pics on route! :)
Hey guys, small update time... I stayed after work this eves to lacqeur up my carbon baseplates I would have just done them in with a job for work but they cannot be baked and must airdry hence leaving them until last thing....
Ready to go.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip135.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip136.jpg
Later all sealed and lacqeured.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip144.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip145.jpg
Another small Item I painted at the same time was my battery clamp... Ive sent one to the chromers but Its not due back until after billing so Ive got hold of another and just treated it to a fresh coat of gloss black.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip138.jpg
Fingers crossed the baseplates will be fine when I get into work tommorow... I hate working with carbon fibre as its so tempremental etc! Then I can get the new baseplates on the car and add the new inner carbon plates too!
Looking at the engine bay again I noticed my fuel reg screws/washers were looking a bit tarnished so I dropped by the stainless place and picked up some neat looking stainless replacements, much nicer Im sure you'll agree!......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip148.jpg?t=1215457306
Thats all for this eves folks hopefully another update tommorow! :)
Nick.
Jeff16v
07-07-08, 08:13 PM
Still looking great, Do you have to use a sealer on the carbon? I was thinking you might want to get your carbon guy to make a copy of mine for the future. I haven't used them yet, just removed the paint.
Shame i won't be at billing now, i'd love to see this in the flesh.
Still looking great, Do you have to use a sealer on the carbon? I was thinking you might want to get your carbon guy to make a copy of mine for the future. I haven't used them yet, just removed the paint.
Shame i won't be at billing now, i'd love to see this in the flesh.
Hey Jeff, Yes I use a transparent sealer when Im working with carbon, No need regarding the carbon parts Ive other ideas now! ;) Ive replied to your pm by the way... ps thats your old rocker cover on my car!!!
Jeff16v
08-07-08, 08:52 AM
ps thats your old rocker cover on my car!!!
in that case i've changed my mind, i don't want to sell it, give it back nowlol
Was that quality chrome that did the rocker?
cheers for tips:thumb:
Hey Guys... been busy the last few days preparing for billing etc, got a few parts on the car and one or two not on the car but 90% of what I wanted to get done is done so Im more than happy! Weathers looking rather dismal at the mo :roll: but although the car as a rule doesnt get used in wet/bad weather Its tough Im going to billing regardless!! :) update of what Ive been up to below hope to see some of you there! please come over and say hello etc,
Interior update..
Alcantara gear gaitor/handbrake jobbies cheers Andy B, Ash!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip152.jpg?t=1215766230
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip153.jpg?t=1215766292
Carbon exterior/Interior Mirror plates from Don......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip157.jpg?t=1215766370
And I gave the rear a good vacuum too!.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip151.jpg?t=1215766409
Another exterior Item from Don....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip156.jpg?t=1215766495
And lastly some Euro/red rear clusters finish the rear off!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novawip150.jpg?t=1215766567
Thats it for this year but I do have one or two items in the pipeline for next! :D
Nick.
novacabrio
11-07-08, 10:16 AM
can i have 2 nights please?
andybishop
11-07-08, 10:57 AM
Looks great Nick, looking forward to seeing it this weekend!!
vaughanmc
11-07-08, 11:43 AM
Looks really tidy
Whats it done with in the back ?
Gets better and better.
How did you make that boot floor?
Oh and PLEASE move the harnesses off that brace, there being held with two 14mm nuts on a rubber bush, not really secure :eek::eek::eek:
krobinson
14-07-08, 11:39 AM
Car was awesome at billing mate, sorry I had to rush off, I was about to wet myself lol
:D Official Carbon Whore :D
Exceptional project mate! :thumb: :thumb:
;)
[quote=Aamir]:D Official Carbon Whore :D
Exceptional project mate! :thumb: :thumb:
;)[/quote
Thanks fella! Nice to meet you by the way.
Keith.. cheers mate!
Adam.. Im looking in to some harness eye bolt fixings etc. The boot floor was actually built and trimmed by previous owner when everything was swapped into this shell. Maybe coming out soon.. will give you a shout if it does! :)
Rear lights look great, think you need a real rear sturt brace tho.
vaughanmc
18-07-08, 08:49 PM
If your going for another strut brace sell me the one you have just now :)
Just read the WIP page by page, awesome work Nick. Good to meet you yesterday, this Nova is everything my old red one should have been, and more!!
Dec
bits should be with you 2morrow if not monday m8
corsakid
10-10-08, 08:16 PM
nova is absolutely stunning
Big_Chap
10-10-08, 08:35 PM
bout time this thread got a bump, cracking car!
[quote=Dec16v]Just read the WIP page by page, awesome work Nick. Good to meet you yesterday, this Nova is everything my old red one should have been, and more!!
Hi Dec, good to meet you too! If my car can live up to half the status of your old red one I'd be more than happy!
Martin... Goods recieved cheers for that!
Big chap and corsakid... Thanks guys!
More updates coming soon!! :)
oo that was fast lol hope ther ok
LEWI007
11-10-08, 08:54 AM
Flawless :eek:
ben doodar
31-01-09, 09:31 PM
just read this whole thread, one of the best built nova's ever, arguable the best. i bet you have put some man hours into this.
any more progress/updates with this?
just read this whole thread, one of the best built nova's ever, arguable the best. i bet you have put some man hours into this.
any more progress/updates with this?
Thanks fella its always nice to hear comments like that....... Some rather special new parts have arrived and Ive also been working on quite a few other bits recently too that willl certainly change its look for this year, however Im not going to give much away just yet! Updates will reveal all in the coming weeks all being well. :)
Nick.
sulphur
31-01-09, 09:53 PM
Looking flawless as usual. So many trick mods goin into this, amazing attention to detail. Love it Nick :thumb:
ben doodar
31-01-09, 10:19 PM
Looking flawless as usual. So many trick mods goin into this, amazing attention to detail. Love it Nick :thumb:
exellent, il look forward to seeing the up dates.
half way through the thead when you said you were thinking of selling the car, i thought theres no way anyone could love this car as much as you. really glad you have kept it.
absoloute awesome car.
dj_wudgey
01-02-09, 12:13 PM
good thread mate the nova and astra look sh*t hot mate!!!
021-bennettt
01-02-09, 05:56 PM
This car is absolutely ridiculous!!
I am so jealous its unbelievable,this interior is amazing not that the exterior isnt lol
Great work . . .
matthew172
01-02-09, 06:16 PM
wana swap for mine fred?
wana swap for mine fred?
lol
Cheers Dj wudgey,sulphur, 021 bennett for the comments :)
walker-nova
03-02-09, 12:23 AM
red every page there the cars a credit to you fella its fawless is every way love it!
novaowner999
03-02-09, 10:05 AM
more pics!!!!!!!!!!!
kevster
13-02-09, 12:02 PM
nick mate im still very much in love with the nova :)
keep it clean lol
thanks kev
Walker, novaowner cheers for comments,
Kev, you need to get yourself another... I hope things with the Burg are improving? Heard you was having a rough time etc.. With regards to the nova updates are on route Ive many new parts and made some substantial changes or will be doing shortly anyhow :)
~~joycey~~
02-04-09, 04:21 AM
Awsome car! One of my favorites tbh! :)
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