i removed one of those bmw live wires once, never used it but sold it on ebay for £50+ they have a emergency cut out spot in the middle if it gets rear ended it pops and car wont start for the replacement part of this its over £200 from bmw iirc!
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i removed one of those bmw live wires once, never used it but sold it on ebay for £50+ they have a emergency cut out spot in the middle if it gets rear ended it pops and car wont start for the replacement part of this its over £200 from bmw iirc!
Nice...Think I might remove the cut out though.
So, with thanks to Paul, to go with my Strengthened, Polybushed and powdercoated bottom arms...
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I now have Uniballs to go with them...Yay!
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Well, about time this was brought up to date...
Collected these (only 1 side in pic) from Essex...
Seriously expensive paperweights.
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Right, trial fitting completed, happy with the rear disc/caliper fitment, so it can be stripped, modified for coilover use and powdercoated.
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It occurred to me after looking at this picture again...
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That the calliper was too far away from the disc and upon checking the pads were half on, half off the disc.....damnit...I was supplied the wrong calliper mounting plates, I was supplied ones for a 5-stud as the discs are bigger so the calliper sits further away.
Here, you can see the difference.
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So, with the correct plates fitted...bang on..
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And another makes 2......(And just over a £1000 on seats alone)
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This one is new too, but as you can see, differs very slightly in that it has 2 Corbeau Badges on the inner headrests.
And Plonked into position....
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These arrived, A nice way to blow £130.
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Seems it's a painful day for my wallet, just arrived also is my new Alloy Radiator...
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And pair of slimline fans..
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O...M...Fecking G! I am genuinely slightly aroused by my new engine mounts that have just arrived...
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And more...
Existing steering wheel removal kit is far too cumbersome, as you have to fit it inbetween the boss and wheel, so I have bought a new vehicle specific one. The benefit is weight and size as it reduces the distance for the column to the wheel by a good 2 inches, might not sound a lot, but when fitted it is very noticeable...
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Me Likey!!
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I like them..a lot. Plus LUKE are the official Belt partner for Corbeau seats, plus they are 3 Inch versions and loop hole rear for the harness bar.
It has to go back to the welders now to have the seat rails put in, the harness bar fitted, hole for gear linkage cut, handbrake hole welded over and steering column moved to suit the new driving position....Then paint....Maybe..lol
Front wings were packed and delivered at the fibreglass man (Chris) so he can take mounds and make me a pair of wings.
Engine brackets are here...All 3 powdercoated black ready to be fitted with the alloy mounts.
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Doing it right. I like.
looking good mark :thumb:
Cheers chaps.
Just spent a while looking through this. Awesome build thread.
Thanks
FIA Approved Engine cut off switch..
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And full size mock up of 1 Sill Stand that will be made 'in house'.
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Awesome work on the rear beam. Do you not need to do any welding on it at all?
Brilliant - a proper build
Thanks, it was a month or so ago that I was fiddling with it and have realised I need to beef up the shock mounts for the coilovers ala 'STT' stylee..Quote:
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So, I do need to do a little welding...
Cheers Will.Quote:
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I ment for the Astra rear disc?Quote:
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Ah, I see...I didn't no as my beam was already a disc converted beam when I bought it, if your beam is a standard one, the normal conversion plates will need fitting. Or find the incredibly rare Tigra B 4 stud rear discs setup as that doesn't need the plates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
My beam is already disc, arnt Tirga the same as Corsa.. Mean them beam will be too wide and wont line up....
If your beam is already disc then you need Astra MK4 1.8 SXi 4-stud and certain 2.0ltr diesels stuff. Ignore the rear beams, yes corsa B and Tigra A is the same thing. I am on about the very very rare Tigra B's that have 4 stud rear disc setup, the hub pattern is the same as the standard nova pattern so no welding required...But your's is already done, so it doesn't matter.
Ah sorry get ya now. As it's a case of the beam needs welding, imight as well just carry on with what i have tbh. If it could be done with out then i'd build one. But using the 5stud stuff.
The reason I chose this setup was 1. that it is massively lighter than the usual older astra/cav setup used that has inboard handbrake, 2. is that the older stuff is around 260mm and this setup is 240mm.
Most people that running rear disc conversion on the nova complain of overbraking on the rear and having to turn the bias to 90-95% front. I figure (and I might be wrong..lol) that as I will be using smaller discs the problem will be easier to deal with as the brakes would need to work a little harder.
Ah right, i knew the set up was lighter. Over braking can be a/the bad bit yes.
Any updates on this lol
Hhhmmnnn, well, yes I think there might be....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Southie
Props to Southie for the pictures when he was at 16xe_chris's today..
The first ever set of MK1 Nova SALOON front wings being made!
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:thumb: how fast are my hands lol
Just a quick one with your rear brakes, I was running standard sr front brakes/disks on the rear of my rally nova. To ovoid over braking I simply reduced the pad size by half. I didn't have a bias valve and they never locked up no matter how much pain I gave them :thumb:
Wings will be ready very soon :cool:
Thanks for the info Chris.:thumb:
Well....movement, out of the garage and over to the spare unit whilst the weather is good and then it's off to Fred's for the final welding..
Seat Rails
Harness Bar
Handbrake hole
Column mount
Fit the fibreglass wings when they arrive from Chris
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Seems I still fit too...lol
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looks tremendous - my favourite colour combo too... not that I am biased!
seriously getting there now!
looking good mark :thumb:
seems you have alot of room in tha unit lol
Christ how big is that unit? Shell looking good.
Sorry to disappoint will but it's not staying silver.Quote:
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Unfortunately it's the bosses unit, but it's nice to have these things available.
Cheers fellas.
Roof vent arrived today..
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Looks "cool" lol
Just need some ford heater vents in it to direct the air mate.
And what colors the shell going?
Scott
Any idea which ford ones?
I'm still not 100% on my colour choice as yet.
Europa Blue
or
Chianti Red
or
Silver
Maybe..lol
clicky dash vents
I wouldn't bother with second hand :thumb:
Cheers Chris