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Project SOD²
Although the majority of MIG was excited about this project there were 2 that spoilt the projects thread on there so I had it deleted. Simps suggested I post it on here instead as your not nobbers basically lol
But to be clear, the car isn't finished yet. There are a few components that still require modding to work correctly, by all means ask about them but please don't slate :)
After breaking my old Nova Turbo (SEF) back in 2003 I lost my way a bit with various Vauxhalls but learn a lesson - FWD sucks balls. I really desperately wanted another Nova but couldn't stand FWD, project SOD² (Saloon Of Doom 2) was born.
I picked up this beut for £260 with a full tank of fuel:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00198.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00197.jpg
A surprising lack of rust, the bottoms of the back arches (back of sill) had gone and the rear arches were bubbling but that was it, battery tray, crossmember, turrets etc.. were all perfect :D
I enlisted the help of JADE performance owner Jamie to be my technical adviser on the project as his knowledge of building Kit cars and Hot Rods for 18 years are needed.
I am a picky sod and the project needed to following certain guidelines:
1: It stays beige/Parchment
2: It runs on steelies as I am sick of buckling alloys round my area
3: Every single component will be mounted higher than the floorpan so I can run the car uber low
4: The car is a daily driver - so needs certain luxuries
5: The car will be used for 1/4 miles and track days
6: 300bhp or more
7: Every component must be of Vauxhall origin unless it's bespoke
and now it's piccy time
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00227.jpg
Solid engine bay:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00237.jpg
Interior:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00238.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...c/DSC00239.jpg
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Looking good mate, yours isn't the 1st rwd thread to be removed from mig for similar reasons(Cav turbo)
Keep up the good progress
Loving the parchment
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thats great work so far.will be good fun when done.love rear wheel drive.keeps you awake.love it mate keep up the good work.like to see it when done..any idea on a finish date?
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Awsome! 10/10 for being different! :D
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No finish date but I do about 16 hours on it each weekend.
