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white and black ie GTE/GSI
16v Nova Kev
26-09-08, 11:32 PM
looking good colin. the ford alloys threw me a bit lol
good to see it of the ramp...it really dose look good.
stuartp
29-09-08, 04:39 PM
did this ever get finished??
dj_wudgey
29-09-08, 04:49 PM
cant wait to see this in the flesh!!!! looks awsome mate
donaldo89
29-09-08, 06:51 PM
unbelievable just read through all of your thread definetly one of a kind would love to see this at knockhill what stage are you at now
did this ever get finished??
Well seeing as his post with the primer pics was last week, i doubt it yet!
Well seeing as his post with the primer pics was last week, i doubt it yet!
lol lol lol very true
Got some more done tonight got throttle body and boost pipe on and throttle cabe also fitted the breather tank in its right place and got the external wastegate fitted with the screamer pipe :D :D
DW-Nova
30-09-08, 08:31 PM
Not checked back on this in a while but it's looking good, nice to see it rolling !! are you doing the paint and prep yourself? all it needs is a quick blast over imo as its going to be more go than show, alot like you see on most jap drift cars, i.e cable tied on bumpers etc etc...
Not checked back on this in a while but it's looking good, nice to see it rolling !! are you doing the paint and prep yourself? all it needs is a quick blast over imo as its going to be more go than show, alot like you see on most jap drift cars, i.e cable tied on bumpers etc etc...
Yes it will be getting a quick paint job. Im doing all the prep work on the body and getting a mate to put the paint on for me. I was going to do it myself but he offered haha.
Bumpers they are being held on with bonnet pins for quick removal :thumb:
some more bits done on the nova tonight ...
fuel tank ,pumps,filters
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370632.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370633.jpg
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big ass turbo
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370637.jpg
external waste gate
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370638.jpg
exit pipe comes out just behind the front wheel
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370639.jpg
dusty engine bay pic
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370635.jpg
Great to see it still going...
Pistol Pete
07-10-08, 10:49 PM
So glad you have stuck at this. I can only imagine what the final product will look like!
Great to see it still going...
Seconded :thumb:
novashed
08-10-08, 12:13 AM
Seconded :thumb:
thirded!
looking good, will be great to this in action
Tidy Max
08-10-08, 07:22 AM
awesome :)
you gona have it all sorted for PV? i know its a way off, but thought id ask:thumb:
Really good to see this is still going, its going to be awesome when it done..
scottishstu
08-10-08, 10:10 AM
ye its coming on a treat keep us posted
tom_beverley
08-10-08, 10:43 AM
Sell it to me when its finished lol
Cheers for the comments guy
Not sure when it will be finished not set a date for it.
Should be painted for the weekend tho :D
You wont want to buy it its costing about 12k so far and :wtf: its still just a nova at the end of the day lol
thats ok Bugatti made the veyron to show it can be done, same with you here showing all us lot a 4x4 nova can be done. And Bugatti lost around 80% on what it took to make. So i think you should sell it to me for around £2000 lol
Big_Chap
08-10-08, 03:34 PM
Cheers for the comments guy
Not sure when it will be finished not set a date for it.
Should be painted for the weekend tho :D
You wont want to buy it its costing about 12k so far and :wtf: its still just a nova at the end of the day lol
Colin, people have spent alot more and achieved less! Plus most of the coin has been spent on cosworth/uprated cosworth bits which can be thrown on another car/sold on easily! It's not like you've spent 12k on bodykits and alloys.
Ps. Regarding it's still a nova comment, count it up, it's probably about 30% nova! all I can think of is bare shell, glass, lights & grill!
Working on it the night? Might fire round, looks like it'll be a braw night
robertdevlin69
08-10-08, 05:23 PM
alri mate great thread,good to see someone with the right skills to do it!wat power figures are you aiming for?
HAHAHAHA 2k aint that a bit expensive since its you, you can have at for 500 lol
Yes big chap have been doing some bodywork on it tonight
Power wise aiming to run 380 on low boost. but built the engine for 440 450 high boost just incase i need more power hehehehe
DW-Nova
08-10-08, 10:26 PM
This is absolutley brilliant, fair play to yourself mate !! and well done for not packing it all in !! Cant wait to see it done, simply amazing !!
HAHAHAHA 2k aint that a bit expensive since its you, you can have at for 500 lol
That fine, do you want that in cash or cheque :plol
That fine, do you want that in cash or cheque :plol
Novas please lol lol
LEWI007
09-10-08, 09:52 AM
This has got to be the best nova ever ? :thumb:
DaveyLC
09-10-08, 10:08 AM
I cant wait to see it on a track!
Are you going to keep the Cossie chassis ID? That would confuse the hell out of people :D
LEWI007
09-10-08, 05:45 PM
This is my favourite car EVER.....
Will it be road legal ?
Yes it will be on the road mainly just to run the engine in and drive it 5mins to knockhill.
I will be using the nova ID. It would confuse the **** out of the police if they did a vehicle check and came back as a 3door sierra hahah.
Oh and i have just finished painting the shell tonight :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: I will get some pics up tonight when i get back to the house :cool: :cool:
Looking very good indeed.
just out of interest, are you going to be putting a mk1 or mk2 front end on?
LEWI007
09-10-08, 09:15 PM
Looking forward to some nice pics matey :thumb:
just out of interest, are you going to be putting a mk1 or mk2 front end on?
The kit comes with mk2 front end
you got thos pic then? been waiting since 6 to see it lol
thats a shame (unless thats your preference) i think i mk1 front end looks much meaner, not that the wide arches and ford rims dont say something anyway lol
Big_Chap
09-10-08, 10:18 PM
c'mon then colin, get the pics up! Looks cracking by the way!
LEWI007
09-10-08, 10:20 PM
Were all waiting, get the pics up :thumb:
thats a shame (unless thats your preference) i think i mk1 front end looks much meaner, not that the wide arches and ford rims dont say something anyway lol
I do prefer mk1 also but it took long enough to get the kit i wasnt gona send it back for that. The front end does look funny as its like mk1 wings with mk2 front it just looks funny to me...
Pics will be up soon not at my house yet...
cant you just stretch a mk1 bumper a bit
Edit: a lot lol
Some wide arch kits maintain the standard bumpers, i bought one years ago with batsport front and gsi spare, both standard fit.
Well here we go the shell painted
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/09102008594.jpg
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What do you`s think then????
I feckin' love it but it seem really wrong to see a ford badge in those wheels. So glad you didn't bail on it now
looks awesome mate, looks like a good finish too :thumb:
novashed
09-10-08, 11:08 PM
good job by the looks of it!
Nice one, the colour looks good, still looks a bit funny without the front end on but good to see its nearly finished. :thumb:
What magazine you heading for Performance ford or total vaux lol
Oh is that all ive been waiting for
Only joking looks great! and looks to have some out very well. so whats the next step to do now?
Oh another thing, did you use more primer on the fiberglass bits as they match very well to the metal parts and look very smooth
belly257
09-10-08, 11:17 PM
only one word, Awsome!!
one more picture, colin the other picts that were taken didnt turn out well .....:mad:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/frags83/SL370654.jpg
Thanks guys :thumb: :thumb:
The center caps on the wheels will be smoothed off with some catty to hide the ford sh1t hehe
Mag feature dont care about it really
Next step get the doors finished And dress up bumpers ass the they are needing alot of work. never use magnum motorsport:wtf: then paint all that
DW-Nova
09-10-08, 11:44 PM
Looks brilliant mate !! seems to have come out really nice by the look of the pictures ! did you do all the spraying yourself ?
Looks brilliant mate !! seems to have come out really nice by the look of the pictures ! did you do all the spraying yourself ?
No i got a mate to put the paint on for me. i just done the prep work on it.
Im happy with how it has turned out as i aint done much body work before:)
i love the fact it looks so tame. i mean i know it has wide arches but lots of novas do
The Simps
10-10-08, 01:17 AM
Awesome project mate! If only the front track was ever so slightly narrower. But thats being really fussy.
:beer:
Awesome project mate! If only the front track was ever so slightly narrower. But thats being really fussy.
:beer:
I could bring the front end in a little with not to much hassle really. a pair of adjustable track control arms and adjustable top mounts. There is enough play in the front shafts to bring it in a bit. And maybe shorten the track rod arm. But for now it will be getting tested as is :D
LEWI007
10-10-08, 10:06 AM
Pure porn ;)
wilson_sri
10-10-08, 06:12 PM
Looks quality painted.
How long till its running?
Looks quality painted.
How long till its running?
Not sure when it will be running not to long fingers crossed just waiting on some -6 fittings coming so i can get them welded onto my injector rail. Then there is nothing stopping it really.
Well bar me making up a car loom for it lol :roll:
Big_Chap
10-10-08, 09:54 PM
anything done today/night? Working on it over the weekend?
anything done today/night? Working on it over the weekend?
Done some little things tonight.
Yes i will be down there for a bit tomorrow. You coming down like??
Big_Chap
11-10-08, 08:53 AM
aye I might fire along, vectras due it's first mot at vaux so might nip in when passing!
wilson_sri
11-10-08, 10:13 AM
Big chap ul have to take me down for a swatch at it one day.
Big chap ul have to take me down for a swatch at it one day.
Fire down today if you want bud im here the now
LEWI007
11-10-08, 06:13 PM
Wish i was lucky enough to come and see that thing in the flesh :p
tom_beverley
12-10-08, 01:48 PM
Looks awesome Colin, very good to see the progress :)
Wow this is top quality work definately different love it!!:thumb:
Small update
Got my fuel rail back with the -6 fittings all welded on thanks to FJC on here
So got that fitted back on with the fuel pipes on and pressure regulator just need to make a bracket for that now and run a return pipe from that to the tank
Also got the rocker cover fitted with fresh lick paint and new cometic gasket:thumb:
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Big_Chap
13-10-08, 09:06 PM
white rocker cover ftw!
Looks cracking colin!
Cheers man
Not normaly one for painted stuff and that under the bonnet. I just like it to go well lol lol
The new cam cover looks bloody stunning. was it powder coated or you spray it yourself?
Just stripped it back to the alloy and painted it myself
LEWI007
13-10-08, 09:25 PM
Suits the car perfect
the blue lettering matches the blue parts aswell, goes really nice :thumb:
Novaload_Nick
13-10-08, 09:35 PM
im loving the rocker cover!
DaveyLC
13-10-08, 09:38 PM
Looking fantastic!
16v Nova Kev
13-10-08, 09:50 PM
cant be far away now big yen i cant wait to see it go and a few:wtf: faces
wilson_sri
13-10-08, 09:52 PM
Fire down today if you want bud im here the now
Just noticed this. Maybe another day!
Rocker cover looks mint :cool:
Thanks guys
No it aint to far from running now.
I will be making up my own car loom so that will be the longest thing left to do.
But might start to the making of that at the weekend maybe just enough to hear it run :D :D
Looks great mate when you hoping to get it round knockhill? need to come through for that.
Looks great mate when you hoping to get it round knockhill? need to come through for that.
Not sure when i will be up knockhill not set any dates for finishing it as they never workout lol
looks good...... i will come with hole-saw in hand tomorrow nite, and make a start to the air induction !!! :thumb:
Not sure when i will be up knockhill not set any dates for finishing it as they never workout lol
Fair enough will keep an eye on the thread.
Mboasty
13-10-08, 11:18 PM
mental! cant wait to see this finished.
im probley going to get a semi when its finshed lol
useless information !!! do you think you could even get a semi??
shy witness
14-10-08, 08:11 PM
amazing project.
moist calvin kleins over here.......phewwwwwey
Big_Chap
18-10-08, 05:54 PM
holy wide arch batman...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/IMG_0103.jpg
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is there enough room between the turbo t0 fit the servo if not you could do the corsa pedal box mod
is there enough room between the turbo t0 fit the servo if not you could do the corsa pedal box mod
Not sure if i will be running the cossie servo/pump or if i will run cylinders
LEWI007
18-10-08, 10:26 PM
Beast :thumb:
BRoadGhost
18-10-08, 11:23 PM
why make it a van though?
why make it a van though?
I had no say in that vauxhall did that bit :D I was looking for a nova and this van came up at the right price
paul james
18-10-08, 11:31 PM
Awesome stuff, keep up the good work. Will you be making videos for us to see when its up and running?
Awesome stuff, keep up the good work. Will you be making videos for us to see when its up and running?
Hadnt really thought about it. But if your wanting to see one then im sure i can do one for you. Engine should be going in the next couple of weeks im sure :thumb:
0o0o0o0o i have gone week..
Well done dude
DW-Nova
19-10-08, 09:12 PM
Loving the shot of the car with the wide arches on next to a standard arch nova, really wide ! these are the magnum motorsport arches yes ? where they join on the quarter panel under the window did you just smooth them in with a skim of filler ? did you rivet them on or bond ?
Loving the shot of the car with the wide arches on next to a standard arch nova, really wide ! these are the magnum motorsport arches yes ? where they join on the quarter panel under the window did you just smooth them in with a skim of filler ? did you rivet them on or bond ?
Yes the arches are from magnum
I cut them down so i can skim them into the first swedge line thought that would be easier
As for the fitting i lined them up drilled some holes ready to rivet them then added the bonding to the arches where they meet the body and then fitted it up with the rivets left for a fue days to set then drilled out the heads of the rivits to catty the quarters up.
I will dig out some pics of where i cut them down to if that helps
Here is a pic that will let you see where i cut mine down to
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/25042008325.jpg
Didnt take any pics of the work this weekend but i have now mounted my pressure regulator and ran a return to the tank.
Also fitted my passenger Carbon bucket seat:D its starting to look better now the list of things to be done is getting shorter:) :) and i can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel
brainsnova
19-10-08, 10:41 PM
thats some project mate was the cossie chassis the same wheel base as the nova and you ll never need to worry about rusty rear arches with those badboys :D
thats some project mate was the cossie chassis the same wheel base as the nova and you ll never need to worry about rusty rear arches with those badboys :D
No the sierra is a fair bit wider
Your right tho if those arches start rusting there is something wrong lol
what prop you using colin?
DW-Nova
20-10-08, 07:59 PM
Cheers for the info as regards to the arches mate, i'm guessing you wouldnt recommend ordering them from Magnum motorsport though? they do seem a fair enough price though, £60, how was the general fit of the arches?
Cheers for the info as regards to the arches mate, i'm guessing you wouldnt recommend ordering them from Magnum motorsport though? they do seem a fair enough price though, £60, how was the general fit of the arches?
I may have just caught them at a bad time not sure
And as for the kit it really wasnt very good. But again this could be due to the fact i was on the phone to them everyday for a month giving them brain damage daily. I think it was just a rush job and could have been finnished alot better
Benwhat prop you using colin?
I will be getting the cossie prop shortend and balanced
A couple of pics of what i did over the weekend.
Got the passenger seat mounted
Fuel pressure regulator mounted and return pipe ran to tank
And picked up my drivers seat
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you sure that seats in right?? lol did you stay late the nite??
you sure that seats in right?? lol did you stay late the nite??
Cant be sure after all i did let some so called welder weld the frame in hehe
No didnt work late tonight
Big_Chap
22-10-08, 12:02 AM
oh aye, just remembered, i left my "ovies" there last week, they still in one piece? last seen on top of the oil drum when used them nas a cushion whilst tucking into my dug meat n chips!
Today 12:02 AMBig_Chapoh aye, just remembered, i left my "ovies" there last week, they still in one piece? last seen on top of the oil drum when used them nas a cushion whilst tucking into my dug meat n chips!
OH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! those overalls were yours, i used them as a fire blanket .............. haha
its ok , they will still be ok to use....just with more ventalation now
LEWI007
22-10-08, 06:23 PM
How much has this nova cost u so far colin, if u dont mind me asking ;)
read the thread it tells you there.
Done some bits to the car tonight Sorted out air filter and started to mounting the drivers seat
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corsakid
22-10-08, 10:09 PM
this awesome really really impressive is it running yet?
wilson_sri
22-10-08, 10:12 PM
Thats going to look mean as **** with the front end all built up. Proper **** you up wing mirror material lol
No its not running yet need to get some fuel pipe to run from tank to pumps and do some wiring first
I hope it doesnt look to mean as i was kinda wanting it to look normal well normal ishlol So i can surprise the victims when i first take it out lol
Big_Chap
22-10-08, 10:20 PM
it's hard to tell in the first pic but the pipes are 4" iirc! That's one big ass turbine y0!
vaughanmc
22-10-08, 10:20 PM
Will be interesting seeing it pull up at the Scottish meets for sure
Top work man :)
it's hard to tell in the first pic but the pipes are 4" iirc! That's one big ass turbine y0!
Yes but its a old YB cossie lump with NO V-tec YO
Might struggle to keep up with the jap crap :D
Can't wait to see/hear this running!
Superb skills!
LEWI007
22-10-08, 10:29 PM
Yeah i remember you said you like to be under estimated, so when the car does take off they wont know what hit them. But the car does look a bit of a racer with the wide arches so people will have some suspicion but i know they wont be thinking it'll be as fast as its going to be. cant wait to see it running :thumb:
FUSION X16XE
22-10-08, 10:59 PM
Ow holy jebus!
Ive just made a huge stain in my boxers
Dude would it be wrong to say i love you? lol Hope alls going well with the kid and i hope to see this beast finished soon. Any idea of rough finish date?
Just imagine the idiots, that a 16v, yeah but not the one your thinking off!
tom_beverley
23-10-08, 03:36 PM
LMAO @ Ben lol
I'm really looking forward to seeing this finished Colin, can almost put a finger on how much I'm going to love it.
Great now its only relatively straight forward stuff left to do, I'm glad you've stuck at it :)
Might struggle to keep up with the jap crap :D
Anyone else think he has written that the wrong way round lol
This mucking fint matey get it wired we need vids of its first breath!
Depends what jap crap, if they got v-tec they gonna be gone y0! lol
Looking forward to seeing some videos of this
Stunning work mate.... this is going to set the standard for fast Nova's....
Might struggle to keep up with the jap crap :D
Your right there, you'll never catch me ;)
Ok I know its probably been answered before and I appoligise if it has, but why use the Sierra Cross member at the front?
because the whole front end is sierra dod. go back to the start and look at how much he changed lol
because the whole front end is sierra dod. go back to the start and look at how much he changed lol
PMSL yip your right burgo
As said, appoligies.
Its cool once the sierra floor is fitted everything just bolts on more or less anyway:D
IS there much difference size wize in the Sierra Floor? Reason I'm asking is that I know the Sierra has a pretty deep Sill etc. so the Distance from the outer of the door to the start of the floor pan is bound to be a lot more than a Nova.
Big_Chap
24-10-08, 04:58 PM
Your right there, you'll never catch me ;)
so, what crooze/other marque site brought you to this thread?
so, what crooze/other marque site brought you to this thread?
Its the misses man.
Oh and she is driving a 500hp skylinelol Still doesnt worry me they weigh about the same as my workshop :eek: :eek:
Big_Chap
24-10-08, 05:45 PM
Its the misses man.
Oh and she is driving a 500hp skylinelol Still doesnt worry me they weigh about the same as my workshop :eek: :eek:
thats not so bad than, money's on the nova still though! :thumb:
come on loads since i last checked! funkin good work mate!
scott.parker
31-10-08, 12:13 AM
Well....words fail me.
Fitted the bumpers to the car now. when fitted you see the wings aint a great fit next the the headlights :( but its a track car so i can put up with it
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corsakid
10-11-08, 09:57 PM
sweet
corsakid
10-11-08, 09:58 PM
thats looks awesome is it runing yet
Loving every update on this, probaly my favourite project on here atm :thumb:
scott.parker
11-11-08, 12:03 AM
Just a thought, would mk1 lights fit in there? if so might work better!
Also whats your plans for the towing eyes?
Good work, keep it coming.
Scott
Big_Chap
11-11-08, 08:19 AM
doesn't look that bad, from what you were saying I thought it'd be far worse! Still think the fake indicator sticker thing might be worth a try, give it more of a regular mk2 look
LEWI007
11-11-08, 08:23 AM
Its getting there colin, looking really good now and Yea why not try and fit a mk1 headlight in there.
I did think of the of the mk1 headlights but then it wont look right with the mk2 bumpers
dj_wudgey
11-11-08, 01:07 PM
what a beast this is going to be will you be at pv next year i hope so as im dying to see this car!!!
Daz9124
11-11-08, 04:04 PM
I did think of the of the mk1 headlights but then it wont look right with the mk2 bumpers
Mk1 headlights and mk1 Grill will work better - I had a gsi bumper on my Gte and it looked well :thumb:
I think you've done really well to get that front bumper to fit that well, I gave up with mine. So if you need a spare... :D
DW-Nova
11-11-08, 10:00 PM
Brilliant !!! this project has came so far, shown all those people who were saying "this'll be another one where someone chops out the floor and then ends up scrapping it" bet you're really pleased with yourself hey, is is my imagination but do the back wheels appear to be toeing in at the tops quite severley ? just to get it all running now eh. Good luck !!
Mk1 headlights and mk1 Grill will work better - I had a gsi bumper on my Gte and it looked well :thumb:
My first nova was a GTE that had a GSI front bumper and i wasnt keen on it TBH
MattyWI think you've done really well to get that front bumper to fit that well, I gave up with mine. So if you need a spare... :D
Yes the whole kit was a bit of a nightmare so thats why i have just decided that will do, Its ok for what it is and what its going to be used for
Brilliant !!! this project has came so far, shown all those people who were saying "this'll be another one where someone chops out the floor and then ends up scrapping it" bet you're really pleased with yourself hey, is is my imagination but do the back wheels appear to be toeing in at the tops quite severley ? just to get it all running now eh. Good luck !!
Yes the rear wheels do have alot of negative camber its the style of the rear beam the lower you go the more you get. It can be sorted out with welding some rose joints on my rear arms and making it all adjustable.
Will be a job i look into when its all finished and tested on the track
Yes the rear wheels do have alot of negative camber its the style of the rear beam the lower you go the more you get. It can be sorted out with welding some rose joints on my rear arms and making it all adjustable.
thats the best bit, the lower you go the more it scrapes its little ass along the ground when it gets booooooooosted !!!!
looking good and nice to see the bumpers on her at last. and if your not happy with the headlights why not cut the grill off and have morrets like i had on mine. as so ........
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/bigs012.jpg
and they look good with a mk2 bumper
if you look at the morrette conversion the go into the mk1 wings where the indicators would be, meaning he would have to cut holes in his wings to make the morrette grill piece fit
so he would buy morrets for a mark 1 not mark 2 ......
Funny that i had thought of that tolol as my last nova was a irmscher kitted one
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/Manova-1.jpg
dhdev (Oli)
11-11-08, 11:59 PM
Polo headlights FTW lol
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/dhdev/DSC00825.jpg
Polo headlights FTW lol
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/dhdev/DSC00825.jpg
Was there much work involved in this???
dhdev (Oli)
12-11-08, 12:04 AM
Nope, just a few self tapers and some washers :thumb: Gonna make some perspex/polycarb covers to make them more aero friendly.
Nope, just a few self tapers and some washers :thumb: Gonna make some perspex/polycarb covers to make them more aero friendly.
Thats what i was just thinking of there
Some more pics taken tonight
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008670.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008671.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008672.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008673.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008674.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008675.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/13112008676.jpg
im loving the camber, looks mean as fook!
looking good, and your not going to lower it anymore are you? it has a nice stance about it especally in the last pic
belly257
13-11-08, 10:45 PM
looks absolutly brilliant mate:thumb:
LEWI007
13-11-08, 10:47 PM
Yea, the camber looks great its really getting there now,
looking good, and your not going to lower it anymore are you? it has a nice stance about it especally in the last pic
No it will be ran how it is just now anyway front may be down a little but not much
Now need an idea of wheel colour was thinking wheels door handles and wing mirrors all the same colour like dayglow green or orange so it will stand out on track
Any sugestions??????
i think dinorod orange would look good, or the spokes white and the lip orange?
i think dinorod orange would look good
lol thats patented so cannot be reproduced, i know who cares but still funny.
i think dinorod orange would look good, or the spokes white and the lip orange?
Thats the orange i was thinking of :D
lol thats patented so cannot be reproduced, i know who cares but still funny.
House of kolor can do you a neon orange thats just the same tho:thumb:
looking good now fair play.
you gona run it at POD next year at PV or dont think will keep it that long?
ohhhhhhhh the camber makes me SEX-WEE ..................:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
im all for this mad green or orange colour ..........;)
wilson_sri
13-11-08, 11:11 PM
Fuuuuuuuck aye!!
looking good now fair play.
you gona run it at POD next year at PV or dont think will keep it that long?
Not sure if i will take it down south or not just will need to wait and see
And i dont plan on selling it but then if someone offered good money then you never know
vaughanmc
14-11-08, 07:43 AM
Absolute awsome car mate, have you had a drive of it yet or is there still wee things to sort out ?
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-11-08, 08:37 AM
It's coming along nicely. Looks the business. Liking the plain white though.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/Manova-1.jpg
Ooh im liking that one, is that the 1.8SR thats been popping in and out of TV and the shows and was featured earlier this year iirc?
Looking spectacularly well now tho (the van) the end of the road must be in sight now?
Runner yet?
oooo im getting excited lol. its looking so close to being completed
oh and the cars looking amazing colin, cant believe how well its come on since watching this project from the start. I take my hat off to you sir;)
Ooh im liking that one, is that the 1.8SR thats been popping in and out of TV and the shows and was featured earlier this year iirc?
Looking spectacularly well now tho (the van) the end of the road must be in sight now?
Runner yet?
Yes its the 1.8 one your thinking of sold it to my mates girl a couple of years ago
Cheers for the comments guys and no its not running yet just some little things to do not in a hurry to get it running
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-11-08, 04:29 PM
sold it to my mates girl a couple of years ago
mmmmhmmmmmm (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-VAUXHALL-CORSA-1-2-SXI-16V-PINK_W0QQitemZ120325292932QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 120325292932&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318htt p://) lol
any pics of it underneath? ie on a ramp? ta
[quote=slothsport1]any pics of it underneath? ie on a ramp? ta[/quote
There is plenty in the thread mate have a look back
what about Ford Electric Blue?
dj_wudgey
14-11-08, 07:06 PM
this car is ace you couldent have put a ford to beter use lol
lol thats patented so cannot be reproduced, i know who cares but still funny.
But the almost identical colour the fire engines in Aberdeen are painted in isn't ;)
chimp007_uk
15-11-08, 09:29 PM
Paul (coupeUK) has a white/dayglow orange theme on his XE toy
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=979657&id=615771034&op=3&view=all&subj=29379904246&aid=-1&oid=29379904246
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=979657&id=615771034&op=3&view=all&subj=29379904246&aid=-1&oid=29379904246
Car is a piece of art! Like its lots... Will be nice seeing peoples faces being spanked left right and centre by a nova
Gordon Livsey
15-11-08, 09:45 PM
its came on a fair bit since i saw it in the flesh back when i bought the nova gsi bumpers off colin, cant wait to see it out and about
dj_wudgey
16-11-08, 01:20 PM
you need to get this on the road and spank it about then put some vids of it on you tube im dying to see this beast running!!!!
But the almost identical colour the fire engines in Aberdeen are painted in isn't ;)
Ah yes like i said it dosent matter in the slightest, what would happen? The police pull you over and say that paint is a fake copy of a dynorod van!
Just found it amusing that they have locked the colour lol
ednovasr2
16-11-08, 03:32 PM
Wow you is handy with a cutter!
Wot was the bottom shell that you used cossie or mk2 escort?
:cool:
021-bennettt
17-11-08, 11:35 PM
This is a mental project,keep it up
hows it going lad. car looks great im in kirkcaldy wots the chances of a wee nose at it sumtime
Wow you is handy with a cutter!
Wot was the bottom shell that you used cossie or mk2 escort?
:cool:
iirc it wasnt a cossie it was just a saffi shell
hows it going lad. car looks great im in kirkcaldy wots the chances of a wee nose at it sumtime
Give me a pm mate with your phone number and i will call you when im working on it at the weekend or something
dj_wudgey
26-11-08, 06:19 PM
does this run yet??? and will it be at pv next year???
does this run yet??? and will it be at pv next year???
Not its not running yet. That will be one of the final things to get done
Not sure if i will be taking it to pv or any other shows more interested in driving it than showing it TBH
DW-Nova
09-12-08, 11:28 PM
Alright there mate, much progress been made recentley ? looking forward to the next update.
Been busy so not updated this for a while.
Got a fue things done like fitted the battery and ran some wires to a kill switch mounted the center console for putting other switches on.
And also have brakes sorted now
Also fitted a inlet plenum spacer and a new exhaust manifold trouser to reposition the turbo and external wastegate.
Only took pics of the orange bits a painted tho still got the tailgate handle to paint sorry for the poor quality pics was in a hurry lol
And not sure when the next update will be as i broke my wrist snowboarding on sunday there:wtf: :wtf: :wtf:
Im also waiting on wire fusebox relays solder and a couple of switches then i will make a start to making the car loom and get it going
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0001.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0002.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0003.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0004.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0005.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/C7LJN/ABCD0006.jpg
scott.parker
16-12-08, 05:48 PM
This is goning to be such a beast!
Sorry to here about the wrist and hope it gets better soon. But on the good side im glad you went for the bright orange it looks spot on :thumb:And how about spraying the rollcage the same colour :D
Sorry to here about the wrist and hope it gets better soon. But on the good side im glad you went for the bright orange it looks spot on :thumb:And how about spraying the rollcage the same colour :D
Yes have thought of painting the cage but not sure as when its in daylight its bright as fook and could be a bit of puting having the colour in the car when driving on a sunny day
Southie
16-12-08, 05:57 PM
I like this :D Reminds me of the 80's Fina colours. Very nice young man :thumb:
Ahright in that cass it might be best to leave that then. or get some nice set of oakleys lol
scott.parker
16-12-08, 06:00 PM
Yes have thought of painting the cage but not sure as when its in daylight its bright as fook and could be a bit of puting having the colour in the car when driving on a sunny day
lol i think i'll leave mine mat black
DW-Nova
16-12-08, 08:04 PM
That is looking mint, some serious good work has gone into this, fair play to your self, my favourite project on here !! Brilliant !!!!!
LEWI007
16-12-08, 08:08 PM
The orange makes it look like a real track beast, coming along nicely Colin keep it up mate :thumb:
I Love it!
I really can't wait to see this thing going. Top, top stuff.
t45_ste
16-12-08, 08:44 PM
Looking awesome :thumb: Should be some top novas around in 09
16v Nova Kev
16-12-08, 10:40 PM
top work colin good to see it finnished. mind and let us know on its first visit to knockhill :cool: :thumb:
dj_wudgey
18-12-08, 02:00 PM
that looks evil now mate what a beast it will be!!
boffer8
19-12-08, 05:15 PM
F**K me that looks a mean!! keep the good work going and hope to see you out in '09 with it!!
nova_saloon
01-01-09, 01:45 PM
hehe tango'd! i just went throuh all 77 pages, and i loves it!, going to be quick. Get it running a.s.a.p an get us some VIDEO's really want to see it go!
lol what thread were you reading. its only 72 pages
novasportc550
01-01-09, 03:53 PM
awesome build mate, love the orange wheels and mirrors..:thumb::thumb:
That looks cool as, and it still doesnt look too far away from its originality i.e. a nova, oh its gonna upset a few people when it makes it debut on the the roads methinks lol
nice project mate bet its going to be fast keep up the good work :thumb:
jst read this thread fairplay m8 best project ive seen!! cant wait to see it finished and see some 4 wheel drifting!!! brilliant workmanship and determination!! hats off to ya
greg1.4
02-01-09, 03:19 PM
it looks like a "weapon"..
very nice, wouldnt mind doing something similar myself one day..
dalenova
02-01-09, 06:01 PM
4x4 wow
MattBrown
02-01-09, 06:08 PM
Wow! Such dedication and tallent!
How did you manage to stick it out? 100s start and 99.9 dont succeed but this in my mind is an absolute animal!
Hats and well.... all clothes off to ya!
matt
SR-Rally
03-01-09, 05:13 PM
well done. apsolute legend. best build i've ever seen ha ha dedication
dj_wudgey
12-01-09, 11:48 AM
any updates??
just read through this thread m8..
and i got to say it is the meanist nova i have ever seen,
respect to you for having the balls to do it!!!!!!!
also the bright orange parts just finish it off for me!!!
Small update now guys
I have made the perspex windows for it now and fixed the drivers seat in place now.
So with any luck i will get a start to making the car wiring loom at the weekend. And will then be running soon after :) :) :)
dj_wudgey
14-01-09, 01:15 PM
nice i think every one else is just as excited to see this on the road as the owner lol we need vids off this thing at full blast down some twistys now!!!
Can't wait to see this thing running :thumb:
dj_wudgey
14-01-09, 01:56 PM
Can't wait to see this thing running :thumb:
i know man ive been dying for it myself lol
Hey everyone the day has come that i can now say the nova is alive:) :)
Had it running tonight. I made a video on my phone but cant find my data cable to get it on here :(
I will see about getting a new one tomorrow so i can get the video on for you guys to see
chrisnovaturbo
20-01-09, 10:17 PM
good to here mate. is it all running ok?
scott.parker
20-01-09, 10:20 PM
Good lad, cant wait to here it!
good to here mate. is it all running ok?
Yes i need to set the idle and fueling but was more than happy with it the tappets were a little chappy but did get better so i was more than happy
woohoo i really hope i get to see it on the track one day. But first things first the vids. ill be keeping an eye out tomorrow :D
yeaa cant wait for the vids this is a truely amazing build and the best novan i've seen :thumb:
Excellent news, probably one of the most popular threads on here atm. Is it far off being completed then?
vid vid vid vid vid vid vid.......etc......
+ rep for taking on the project. I hope the car goes as well as it should :thumb:
dj_wudgey
21-01-09, 11:56 AM
yea nice!!! glad to hear its running man we just need some vids off it on some twisty roads now lol
good work mate and in my opinion your a madman, but youve got the skills so ur a legend!
looking good mate keep up the good work
chrisnovaturbo
21-01-09, 07:59 PM
any videos then mate?
trackdaynova
21-01-09, 08:08 PM
also +rep for getting the car finished and alive, many said you wouldn't :thumb:
LEG-END never doubted ya mate, good to hear the news and hope to see some action soon dude :thumb:
16v Nova Kev
22-01-09, 09:54 AM
feb 22 knockhill you up for that colin there is going to be a small scotish posse there
dj_wudgey
22-01-09, 12:15 PM
i cant wait to see this running its killing me lol
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