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Ok winter has landed and some of us have parked the cars up for the chilly season. Naturally this normally leads to long awaited repairs or little extra's added whilst the chance is seized.
The big question is what are YOU doing to your car during this period ready for the new season next year.
Me personally i have 2 front wheel bearings to sort out, about 7 bolts to replace (yep the solid mounts i erm made did the job that well they found out which bolts werent totally 100% lol ) and finally asctually remember to crank the car over occasionally. There are more things that will be pondered on like i do every winter, but the last 3 winters have resulted in no changes at all and its the same things every year lol
Building a 1600T engine for the summer, repairing the remains of LHA after it got nicked.
My autumn/winter/spring build is in my thread in Club Chat.
Like I even have to say anything lol
matthew172
21-11-07, 07:32 PM
well the wings,bumper,grill and engine will be coming out of mine as i want to clean everywere and whilst the engine is out ill stick my 4.2fd in the box and replace every nut and bolt on the engine with stainless or chrome to brighten things up a little
This winter, i will be mostly....fixing blown engines
:thumb:
lol/\
Me, im driving the f**ker, day and night, snow and rain :D lol
peester
21-11-07, 07:46 PM
Im have a break with the nova.
Sorting my daily chariot at the mo. Planning to sell it after christmas for a diesel.
But come january, ill be back on the nova again; hoping to finish it for PV; interior; taking it all out and starting again, lol
exterior; suspension, wheels, some dent/chip sorting, fancy trim/bits n bobs..
Lots.
just vaux trev
21-11-07, 08:10 PM
three projects to finish>
sri total strip and rebuild
red top few finishing bit s to do> exhaust gear linkage rear arch tidy up
2.0 8v exact silky gsi rep> engine out few other bits off to seal rust proof and tidy new susp and exhaust
not much really want all done for summer at least 1 by feb when her majesty
gives me my licence back lol
getting a SAAB sandcast head ported and revalved with waisted stem goodness and maybe some other trick stuff from the USA as its so cheap.
Fitting said head.
Fitting a 2.4L inlet manifold and matching TB
Hopefully some cams depending what spec can be got from where.
possibly a 4 branch manifold from the US too.
I only want 200bhp so should be easy for under a grand
stripping my current nova c20xe and rebuilding it on another shell.
euro sbd
21-11-07, 08:55 PM
i to have many things to complete, mainly my euro wheels to fit and arches arrrrrrh seems to be taking ages.
same as "long live the nova" driving it to and from work daily!but getting coilovers,top mounts,quick rack and rear polybushes put on late december/early january time then its time to start on the engine(still undecided what spec yet:roll: )and get a few trackdays booked in:thumb:
paddy138
21-11-07, 09:08 PM
putting an x16xe engine in my nova, have the engine ready to go in, just need to get the nova ready for the engine lol lol very hard to get the motivation to work on a car in a cold shed or outside in the cold weather
actually doing some overtime at work so i can gather the remaining parts i need to build the nova (ive only had the shell 2 years-ish)
rebuild my x16xe, hopefully some different form of induction depending on ??? and insurance costs
ste porter
21-11-07, 10:15 PM
1)buy another nova
2)do something mad with said nova
3)buy a tow bar for the corsa pickup
4)service the car trailer
5)get both cars ready for pv so i can tow the nova on the trailer behind the corsa pickup as i will want the corsa on corsa sport and the nova on png stand at pv
6)start traing in the old art of beerius drinkius ready for the ultimate chalenge of taking on draper at pv2008 ;)
7)generaly toss around on the back roads in the wet and ice in the merc sprinter works van lol
1)buy another nova
2)do something mad with said nova
3)buy a tow bar for the corsa pickup
4)service the car trailer
5)get both cars ready for pv so i can tow the nova on the trailer behind the corsa pickup as i will want the corsa on corsa sport and the nova on png stand at pv
6)start traing in the old art of beerius drinkius ready for the ultimate chalenge of taking on draper at pv2008 ;)
7)generaly toss around on the back roads in the wet and ice in the merc sprinter works van lol
your brave porter, very brave :D
Do the last few touches on the Blue Nova in My sig [need to take some update piccies thinking about it] and mine is getting a front space frame with a wider track, new shafts etc to match, and wider rear trailing arms. Not much then lol
krobinson
21-11-07, 10:45 PM
I've so much to do, it doesnt bear thinking about.
But basically get my Nova complete, tax book changed, mot'd, taxed and insured ready for the show season.
Keith
Me, im driving the f**ker, day and night, snow and rain :D lol
same
5)get both cars ready for pv so i can tow the nova on the trailer behind the corsa pickup as i will want the corsa on corsa sport and the nova on png stand at pv
didn't think you could legally toe a nova with a corsa, due to trailer and car weighing more than the car towing them :confused:
andybishop
21-11-07, 11:12 PM
Well as of Sunday just gone mines' back off the road, Removed the gearbox which was it in which was Weavers, Need to get the syncho's done in mine and get that back in, then just a general tidy up ready for next years shows!!
Actually make the nova work, and get it on the road. That'd be a bonus I suppose.
After the Celica's MOT in Feb I plan to get a decat and EBC :D
ummm, in a word = everything*! lol I dont think the word box is big enough for the list :(
*bar the bottom end of the engine
saving for a spring time nova purchase
ANDYRACER
22-11-07, 01:42 AM
Sell, scrap, get rid of the nova and buy something jap. :D
L33 LEG
22-11-07, 03:06 AM
well instead of my months wages going on little bit for each of my cars, im going to be working all the way through crimbo and save as much money as i can so i can buy another car or splash it all on my spare nova shell.
in the meantime tho, instead of messing with my current nova, im just going to have fun driving it :) afterall, winter is the best time for driving ;)
nova---chris
22-11-07, 04:07 AM
Need to fit speedo pickup.
General spanner check all over
Fit fuel t peice for nitrous and invest in the tps switch so i can finally get this working.
Clean up front bumper
Thats really about it tbh. cant be botherd with anything else now. :)
MARTIN KELSON
22-11-07, 09:16 AM
Well mine also off the road after its mamoth 1000 miles i've managed to do in the 6 months its been taxed this year!!
I have just put rear coilovers on but not managed to really try them out due to no tax or fuel in it.
Next job is pedal box as the Nova GSI servo now with 4 pot on the front and 2 pot on rear is stretched beyond its limits.
Got a scratch on rear quarter to sort that i managed to do pushing car into garage!
gutted martin
ive got ****loads to do aswell , car is nearly stripped down , got to fit a new door and wing , then it should get its paint the week between christmas and new year courtesy of rexy :thumb: then get it back to garage paint c16xe and fit it , buy a samco top hose so i can keep my kit , fit new interior , try get some viny made up for boot and b pillars , either wheel refurb or some new ones
i hope it will be done
Saloony
22-11-07, 01:27 PM
Fit, mk2 wings, lights, grille and bumpers. Replace both rear quarter panels. Another paint job. Another set of wheels, diamond cut no matter what they are. Paint second set of bumpers black.
Welsh Dan
22-11-07, 01:37 PM
I need to buy a welder, learn to weld, then use that new found ability to weld to sort out my rear spring seats ready for the MOT, and generally start combating the tin worm.
macc nova
22-11-07, 01:46 PM
some welding to the rear spring mount, stitch weld the engine bay, get a respray and put the engine in after its rebuilt lol joy
smcgsi16v
22-11-07, 11:06 PM
Got to get the chassis legs on the corsa welded up as they are showing their age abit. And thats it.
Just trackdays, trackdays and more trackdays.
General Baxter
22-11-07, 11:07 PM
whatever i start it will only end up in the bin, so im doing nothing, or am i lol
I have to dust the car and fix the broken hub. I won't be using the machined down hubs again so I will have to get some machining done to fit the bigger bearings.
If I get a job I may also build another engine for it.
I'm competing in several rally stages across the country, along with the winter season of the euro hatch cross country stages, whilst driving it everyday come rain, snow, sleet, slush, sun, etc and maintaining it's spotless bodywork during the entire time...
...or it'll be sat in CP's barn till whenever :p
...or it'll be sat in CP's barn till I fully admit im gay and buy an Elise :p
I'm sure thats what you meant to say
trying to sell my shell/bits
returning my teg to std
selling the teg in the new year to fund a new kitchen
Buying an EK9 or a DC2
krobinson
23-11-07, 10:47 AM
trying to sell my shell/bits
returning my teg to std
selling the teg in the new year to fund a new kitchen
Buying an EK9 or a DC2
Gay!!
Build a Nova!
Keith
new place hasnt got a garage keith, id love to, but at the mo i havent got the time/space/money/inclination/motivation
got so much going on at the moment. leaving the air force next year, so job hunting, redocorating etc etc!
maybe one day!
goldengraham
23-11-07, 11:32 AM
only reason mine is off the road for the winter is lack of money, I am trying to save up a bit. Although whilst it is off the road i will be buying the rest of my sportex exhaust system (manifold and decat)
General tidy up here n there, sort out a bit of rust that is making an appearence under one arch
tom_beverley
23-11-07, 12:39 PM
Too much to bear thinking about lol
1. Finish tidying small areas on the shell
2. Save up to get the car resprayed inside and out and new arches fitted
3. Clean the underside and wheel arches and paint up
4. Already MOT'd thankfully so that saves a job, but need to update log book then tax and insure
5. Buy some new seats
6. Get suspension powdercoated
7. Refurb front coilovers
8. Get head port matched to both manifolds
9. Run newly built engine in
10. The unforeseen problems which take forever
And not to mention complete about six pieces of university coursework at the same time :D
craig green
23-11-07, 01:06 PM
Pondering on throwing in the towel. Fill the car with all Nova related crap from my garage & bung it in storage.
Theres more to life than rust.
raymond
23-11-07, 01:32 PM
im another thats going to drive it through winter let the salt kill it this year and think about taking it off the road next
tom_beverley
23-11-07, 01:35 PM
im another thats going to drive it through winter let the salt kill it this year and think about taking it off the road next
That was me last year so it does happen eventually, twas a bit late for my van though :(
Philsutton
23-11-07, 08:46 PM
Ive currently got a big pile of tangled wires, a half assembled ecu and no idea what im doing. This winter is going to be fun. lol
Pondering on throwing in the towel. Fill the car with all Nova related crap from my garage & bung it in storage.
Theres more to life than rust.
dont give up, i'll pop down and help you out,
but first i have to make sure i can get revers and 5th. stop lecking gearbox oil, stop taking it apart, check it all tight. clean up the odd and sods i have broken and replaced, bolt my sub down. again!!!!.
BenNova
25-11-07, 12:03 AM
need to get these GSi skirts painted and put on and a full stainless system at some point. And of couse hate the fact my car is white and will not stay clean for at least the next six months...:wtf:
De-tint my rear windows(cant see feck all at nite)
clear rear lights
get slow punchers on both rear tyres sorted
find an airbox/filter
and enjoy driving it, seens tho ive just bought it and only done from hull to scunny in it..
I was ging to go in the garage for a tinker but cant be ****d. Too feckin cold outside.
Might draw up my new front bumper in more detail (see styling thread for more details in Ades garage).
Or I might just play some 80's computer games!
I'm going to get my engine stripped out to see whats what. Once I know what the damage is i'll be able to assess whether a re-build is feasible. Its had an overbore already and the piston tolerances are very fine so it may have damaged itself beyond repair. If the engine is fooked I'm not sure what I'll do......
I've been feeling the need for serious speed ever since I went out in an Ultima & was toying with the idea of breaking it and going for a more dedicated trackday car - possibly a bike engined single seater kit car. However research has revealed that to get something significantly better than the nova would require a lot of time and money that I really cant justify at the moment especially as I probably wont get to more than 3 or 4 trackdays a year anyway.:confused:
build a smallbollok 1.8 16v ^
t45_ste
25-11-07, 12:24 PM
Errrrr Build a novalol See my wip. Hope to have most done my end of jan (yeah right)
bangerbrian
25-11-07, 02:11 PM
Going to reshell my nova during the winter.
Rick Draper
25-11-07, 03:41 PM
Rebuilding the engine to a higher spec and fitting my new aim dash.
Matt GTE
25-11-07, 05:45 PM
As far as my Nova goes, at the moment it's probably more likely that I'll sell anything of value off it and scrap whatever's left than actually do anything to get it even near finished.
The Vectra will be getting it's knackered rear manifold sorted and after that I'll be saving my **** off for a house deposit, come to the comclusion that I've wasted more than enough time and money on cars and really need to sort my life out lol.
greg1.4
25-11-07, 06:41 PM
i am taking engine out, welding up engine bay, re-spraying and fitting new engine with lightened flywheel and a highlift cam.
got to do this before january as that is when i need the car again!
As per olly's post my plans have changed but more so than anyone elses on this thread, i have just purchased a wide arch shell with a few main essentials (many thanks stu), this means i am going to be building another nova from the ground up but to hopefully a higher spec than the grey one (and thats pretty comprehensive lol).
i'm hoping to have it rolled out by march, first up will be the body and chassis prep, and certain changes to the front geometry. The respray has already been set up through a good mate of mine who owns a body shop so no worries on that front. Some parts from the grey one will work their way over onto it, but the biggest parts like grey shell and my beloved 8v engine are to be sold to fund this new project :cry: :cry: :cry: gutted but the options are limited.
Dan, Pm me asper price on said 8v
trackdaynova
25-11-07, 08:05 PM
Great news Dan, isn't it great when you think you're in for a quiet (read: boring) Christmas, then you take on a mahhhooooosive project
Love it mate :)
As per olly's post my plans have changed but more so than anyone elses on this thread, i have just purchased a wide arch shell with a few main essentials (many thanks stu), this means i am going to be building another nova from the ground up but to hopefully a higher spec than the grey one (and thats pretty comprehensive lol).
still going to be small block, or going big block 16v?
unfortunately the mount has been lowered and rewelded properly so the only option is xe which is heart breaking tbh, but it just means the engine i got with it can stay in standard form and i will use my limited knowledge to work on the other important area's to make it alot faster on track. it will also be so much lighter than my current car so the xe will in no way hinder the handling ;)
i think dar's prove's a well set up xe can handle, so it wont be all that bad..
with it have a wide arch kit, you going to do a wide track kit, and use equal lengh shafts?
oh no doubt xe's handle, what i was meaning was the weight difference is of no issue anyway as i can counteract that to an extent so it should handle similar to the small block which does make a small difference. coupled to the widetrack options it might turn out alot better than i hope it to
nice, project sound's cool, i'll wait a progress thread :)
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Another small block vet comes over to the dark side.
Not many of the 'useless engine brigade' left now lol lol lol
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Another small block vet comes over to the dark side.
Not many of the 'useless engine brigade' left now lol lol lol
at least his small block's rods stay'd in his small block :thumb: :roll: lol
at least his small block's rods stay'd in his small block :thumb: :roll: lol
If it doesnt blow up your not raping it enough.
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Another small block vet comes over to the dark side.
Not many of the 'useless engine brigade' left now lol lol lol
Oi, less of that! lol
Did I hear Jim's sold up now or not?
I think everyone will get curious at some point and 'try' a big block, then come to there senses and go back to a proper engine :D
Not seen anyone go back yet lol
Let me know when it happens, it will be a momentus occasion!
i have finally got a garage now, so car will be going away for a break.
once i have fitted a new engine in my french run a round, nova will be geting stripped down, clean and sprayed. and built back up with a high spec 1600 8v.
got engine etc all ready, so it was a case of space.
cant wait for some more nw mincing sessions to begin.
You can count the number of small block owners on one hand now :cry: lol
No one will fit a big block and then go back to small.
Plans sound good Sean :)
DTR-DEVIL
26-11-07, 01:13 AM
Im Doing nothing, apart from watching it slowly Rot away on my drive. As i havent even Passed yet! :(
Not sure yet, nova is at ma developments, and im realy getting into playing with the escort!
You can count the number of small block owners on one hand now :cry: lol
No one will fit a big block and then go back to small.
you say that as if noone does that.
i've gone from
1400 8v - 1600 8v x2 - 2000 16v - 1200 8v - 1600 8v.
thing is, the best one i have drove is the current one a 1200 8v. the weight balance is soo much fun. i miss the xe power but i think now i know how to make the car handle like a dream, i cant wait for the high spec 1600 to go in.
^ :D There you go Lee :thumb: lol
If Sean prefers a 1.2 over an XE, he either has a very aquired taste, OR is on some sort of drug lol
PMSL!
I know what he means tho, you can have alot of fun in a 1.2 thats sorted, knowing your getting the most out of the car, which is easier to do and more legal than in an XE, if you see want I mean lol
stevenf
26-11-07, 06:55 PM
here is what i am doing to mine but been at it for a couple of weeks now
http://http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/stevenf86/119.jpg
http://http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/stevenf86/122.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/stevenf86/125.jpg
id say sean is defo on drugs lee :thumb:
If Sean prefers a 1.2 over an XE, he either has a very aquired taste, OR is on some sort of drug lol
He is from Ellesmere port, all the fumes from stanlow make them a bit slow up there.
Well ive got to finish building the xe then bebuild the car inc wide track. And ive got to finish rebuilding the gte to show speck after the accident work has been done aswell as get the saloon to a sport lookalike. So not to much to do :roll: lol
wish i was on drugs, but i aint.
ghe thing is, i have had the same set of tyres now over a year, in the xe they lasted 6 months.
i've not been pulled by the cops for irratic driving, speeding or anything.
so my license is better off my wallet is better off.
I'm happy and still people refuse to get in my car. hahahaha
Well ive got to finish building the xe then bebuild the car inc wide track. And ive got to finish rebuilding the gte to show speck after the accident work has been done aswell as get the saloon to a sport lookalike. So not to much to do :roll: lol
That would be cool, wouldn't you need hatch arches tho?
Im stuck with a bare shell on my drive with a complete engine in the shed I just removed so probly put it back in, get some cheap seats and rewire a intsrument cluster back in and sell it as a unfinished track car
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