That's just shows though, everyone does the same.
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That's just shows though, everyone does the same.
Not really an update but today i met up with Jeffrey & Niek from Holland on the M1 and they handed this over. Not unwrapped it all yet but bits ive seen look good.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010870.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010871.jpg
Genuine brand new Nova roof skin minus sunroof ready for its next reincarnation with 'proper' cage.
Just need to store it now without getting damaged. My dad was well impressed it will be stored at their house!!
Also picked this up earlier.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...TIN16V/032.jpg
So its taxed & back on the road for six months :)
Excited now as really want to take it to bits again!!
Martin
Got knows how they managed to get all those bits in the back of that Skoda Superb, proper load lugger!
Who will fit the skin, you going to get Ade to do it? Wouldn't fancy that job :S
The skins are crimp welded on, are you goind to try and do it that way or just spot weld it?
Got some pics of the one Dave France has removed, so i have an idea how to do it, so probably do it myself!! :)
When i fit proper cage the roof becomes non structural so can be bonded back on.
Yea when i meet them the Skoda was full of my roof and Marmite!!!
The car certainly looked full when I met them, two spot on fellas, keep up the good work Martin
Was good meeting you all in person (again)! Just got home after a 1000 miles roadtrip. Niek is still on his way home at the moment... ;)
Bond the roof on with the proper equipment and It will be fine Martin. We've been bonding them for ten years or more and now have to do quarters/sills too as Its the official bmw approved method of repair. If you need the materials drop me a text and I can sort you some out no problem.
Nick.
Ah you got a skin, i really should of too.
This will be fantastic with a proper rollcage! Can't wait to see the progress on that.
I feel another road trip coming up...Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
I'm with Ian can't wait
Yes you do! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Vlietje
Harry hockley cage?
have just read this thread from start to finish and basically you have a really nice clean motor there!
Its people like you that keep the dream alive!!!!
Keep it up man!:thumb:
this **** just got serious
Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with it Martin!
love this car always find myself drawn to this thread
tbh Martin, i've always thought that your current cage doesn't suit the car...
Thanks for the comments.
At the moment iam just collecting bits ready as i really need to sell my house first before i start stripping the Nova again or my parents where it lives will go mad!!
Roof skin still sitting in the back of the van as not decided where iam going to store it yet & been busy looking for a new daily drive this weekend!
Its now taxed but the weather has been sooooo bad not even bothered to start it up this weekend :(
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I feel another road trip coming up...
Excellent! :dQuote:
Originally Posted by Benn
hockly t45 cage ?Quote:
Originally Posted by MARTIN KELSON
Not really an update but i had these arrive at work today thanks to James (Jonlem) :)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010893.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010894.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010895.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/P1010898.jpg
I wasnt going to bother fitting until the car came off the road but now having them i cant wait to get & tinker in the garage!
they do look a nice piece of kit & if they fit aswel as they look iam onto a winner!
Need to order a new pair of balljoints then into garage i go.
May aswell go for the Uniballs to top it off ;)
Argh they look awesome, want!
Nope!Quote:
Originally Posted by Novasport
Spent enough this month with these, roof skin & a Audi A3 S-Line daily last weekend so the bank balance is shot!! :(
Glad the bits turned up safely Martin, and that your pleased with them :) I'm quite sure you will notice the difference.
Currently looking into having them made, will see what the costs will be as they are HH specification, not like the cheap Compbrake ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Novasport
You've too much money martin - pictures of new Audi please :)
jealous as f*ck
The arm/tie bars are a work of art.
The rose jointed setup looks mint, will deffo have a kit one day!
Wish someone who bought the kit do a review of before and after.
Olly Hewitt would probably be the person to write that review, he used his car a LOT with one of the kits.
Specky also runs one and has done for atleast 18 months which has helped with his 60fts by keeping the wheels pointing the right way lol He did say you can visually see the difference on the rollers as cars with the kits have no wheel movement where as ones without look like the wheels are going to make a bid for freedom.
Hopefully Martin will be able to do a review as most of the kits I've recently sold are on cars that are still WIP
Cheers for the positive feedback on the quality though, the guy I use takes a lot of pride in his work.
Here you go Dave.Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...99PO2w60_3.jpg
Nice looking car, can't really go wrong with a Audi ! well unless you buy a brand new one.
Very nice Martin - I take it you traded in the golf for it ??
I would have thought you would have gone for the 5 door version - easy access for the baby seat ;)
Lovely bit of kit!
Jonlem - do they clear a nova with F28?
Nice! Diesel or petrol?Quote:
Originally Posted by MARTIN KELSON
Apparently so, there have been a few sets on nova turbos.Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
Started to fit the nearside last night, stipped old tie bar & bottom arm off.
Need to enlarge the mounting holes to 1/2" as per instructions & i didnt have a drill bit so that soon stopped play.
I cant state enough how well build these kits are & really looking forward to getting them on and set up.
If i can get a drill bit & a pass out from the Mrs for a play i will try to get some pics up later. :)
Right went this afternoon with good intensions to get the one side done, back on its wheels and turn the car around ready for the next side in the week.
You know those jobs that should take 5 minutes but go to **** and take far longer than they should.
Well fitting the bracket to the cross member was one of those jobs! I drilled the top to bottom holes out as per instructions from James, all's going well so far!
Now because i run a chassis strenghening kit & there is a quite thick plate in this areathat the bolts go through this meant the bracket will now sit further lower (thickness of the plate) than a standard Nova, not a problem until you try to screw the M10 locating bolt in the front - It dont align anymore :(
Only option is to machine a few mm from the ally lowering block (i dont have equipment to do that) or the M10 hole elongate it a few mm into a slot so i could screw bolt in.
I went for the latter option but the 5 minute job now took about 2hrs so never actually got to finish it & back onto its wheels, that will be a job for Monday night where all i have to do in theory is bolt it all together now, another 5 minute job..................................Hopefully!!!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...N16V/020-2.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...N16V/022-1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...TIN16V/024.jpg
Sorry for poor pics but i forgot my camera.
James on future kits would it be worth having a 'slot' instead of a hole to cover both with or without chassis strenghening kits?
Martin
Good to see your getting them on Martin.
I'll have a word about having that done, the kit is designed from a car running a full plate kit but shell tolerances can differ which this is obviously a case of.
Sorry if it's been more hassle than you expected !