985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

Soda bead blasting Colin :thumb: damn sight cheaper then the monkeys at Surface Processing.

I seriously wouldn't get Surface Processing to dip it

I have a shell that was done by them and after owning it a while I wouldn't trust them to do a decent job from what I've found on mine

I'm very surprised there still in business tbh

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Originally Posted by Edd

I'm very surprised there still in business tbh

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A friend of mine who deals in Mk1 & Mk2 Escorts said the same thing to me years ago aswell.

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Originally Posted by novarally

James.

I will measure up the diffuser when I get a chance, but feel free to chase me up if I forget!!

The Regamaster wheels fit a treat, and certainly feel VERY light (even with the tyres on).

I'll get my slicks fitted on Monday, so that will give me a chance to weight them without the tyre.

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Thanks Colin, no rush, I need to get it in the paintshop before I start thinking about the next mods lol

Acid dipping with a weld in cage is not a good idea.

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Acid dipping with a weld in cage is not a good idea.

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I've not heard of this before, tell me more please..........

The new 15" wheels on the car (not fitted with my slicks yet);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/002-53.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/001-20.jpg

i like....the spokes looks rather thin :eek: i guess thats where the weight is lost

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I've not heard of this before, tell me more please..........

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Due to welds possibly having pinhole gaps in them there is a chance the tubes could fill with acid. The only way of removing it and preventing it is to drill small holes in the bottom of the tubes. I found this out when i though about having my corsa shell acid dipped.

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Originally Posted by Rick Draper

Due to welds possibly having pinhole gaps in them there is a chance the tubes could fill with acid. The only way of removing it and preventing it is to drill small holes in the bottom of the tubes. I found this out when i though about having my corsa shell acid dipped.

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Thanks, I'm glad you told me that.

Blasting it is looking favourite at the moment, as a friend of mine has just bought all the gear, and trialled it on his Mk.1 Escort which came out well.