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The flap at the front is vital, as there's no other way to get down the sides of the car to strap it down at that end!Quote:
Originally Posted by db_1.2
I haven't weighed the wheels yet, and it wouldn't be a great comparison as I know the carcass of the Yokohamas fitted to them is fairly heavy.
I need to get a tyre off to do a proper test, but they do feel very light.
This car and project is awesome, was reading it before I even joined PNG aha :)
Really can't wait for it to be finished, will be a proper animal.
it will never be finished..
*Really can't wait to see it on a track/hillclimb, will be a proper animal.
Got my Quaife SCCR gear cluster back, so that can get fitted as soon as the Nova returns to me (next week I hope!!);
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/008-22.jpg
Also picked up a wide arched Nova shell which will allow me to test out whether it will actually go into my new trailer;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/012-19.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/013-15.jpg
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I'll be surprised if it goes in!
Big sheet of carbon fibre which will soon cover the gaping hole in the boot;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...cort/046-2.jpg
If anyone has made something similar previously, which is a perfect fit into all the nooks and crannies of the boot floor area, I'd be very interested in hearing from them as I'd like to get a template off them (saves me the time and horror of trying to get all the profiles correct!). Thanks.
Recently picked up this rather nice Nova rally car;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...cort/041-3.jpg
Originally this was Dave Marshall's track/show car shell with full Safety Devices welded in roll cage, now has 1600cc 16v engine, Quaife ATB, bias pedal box, Konis, choice of wheels and tyres etc. It will be up for sale soon.
Dave Marshalls old motor, nice car that was !
Just got back in Colin and may of sourced those parts locally, I'll drop you a email shortly once I get a reply from the other chap.
could you not trace round a boot carpet for a template for the carbon ?
or are you looking for it be smaller ?
IIRC Dave's old car had a Custom built fabricage, not that it matters lol
Shame to see the poor car left like that, i loved that car when Dave had it, was one of the cars that got me into the idea of tracking one, nice lad to Dave is.
As for boot floor its not hard to get some card cut it out bigger then a boot carpet and then just keep trimming it till its right then use that for your template no??
Scott
are you selling it as it is Colin or removing the trick bits and then selling?
I'd prefer to sell it as is, but that obviously depends on whether I can get the pirce I need for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben
It's 100% definitely a Safety Devices cage - it has the plates with their name welded onto it!Quote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
Yes, I could cut some cardboard up bigger, I'm just trying to save myself some time, which is in short supply at the moment. I've driven 2,000 miles so far this week!!
Good news is that a wide-arched Nova does fit in the enclosed trailer I have.
There's about 10mm of clearance either side at the tightest point - photos to follow tomorrow as it was almost dark when I'd got the shell rolling and loaded up.
I'll be bonding some foam to the insides of it to give some protection from scratching.
good times!
makes the trailer a good buy then lol.
theres a guy who list opposite me, who has one similar for motorbike racing.
Have you got yourself a race shuttle now then Colin??Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
go back a couple of pages Mike... lol
Read the thread! :p lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike
for mike! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by novarally
Mobile internet tends not to show pictures on the most part Im afraid.
I certainly have Mike, I'd been thinking about getting one for ages as I was fed up with arriving at events with the Nova covered in muck, and worried about leaving it on an open trailer if I parked up anywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
I'm going to need to remove the rear bumper to shorten it enough to get it in, but that's no great issue.
as you said it is a safty devices cage as he had the roof changed at the same time to get rid of the sun roof as it a genuine gte and was white when he first had it
Is there a reason there's a rear bumper on it anyway? lol
Wise move then (can see pics now on home PC) Ive never seen a shuttle with a 50/50 opening like that before, proper smart IMO. I bet that was a damn sight cheaper then a Brian James RS5 aswell :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
Because I've never seen a bumperless Nova that looks right. Anyone who can prove that opinion wrong please feel free to post up photos.Quote:
Originally Posted by MK999
Bumperless saloon smoothed out properly would look spot on imo, been wanting to do that for ages! However go before show Colin :p lolQuote:
Originally Posted by novarally
It's a Minno Shuttle, which has just been deleted from the Brian James range. It's really intended for Caterhams.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
Cheap it wasn't, but it's definitely less than an RS5!
Ah ok, never seen one like that before tbh :confused: but I can fully appreciate it wasnt cheap. Even old RS5's still sell for £6kish.Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally
A friend of mine bought 2, brand new & has never told me how much they cost lol but can imagine full well they werent cheap at all lol
Sorry Colin, i was sure it was a Fab one, maybe thats in his mk1 let, Sorry for any confusion.
Saloon also wouldn't fit in the trailer, bumper or not... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by MK999
After further investigation, I reckon there's a slim possibility that the Nova wiill tuck iinto the trailer with just the bonnet taken off, and with both bumpers still fitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by mk1nova_rich
It's the leading edge of the bonnet which is touching against the 'lid' of the trailer, and without the bonnet the whole car should be able to come forward an inch or two more, which might allow the rear lid to shut. Something to try when it stops raining.
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Originally Posted by novarally
Time to lower the nova a little more - bonnet will clear then ????
It would need to be lowered about 12 inches to be of any help!Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless
is there any vids any were of this before you owned it
Not as far as I am aware, I've searched a lot for some.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny s-p
Not much to report at this time, although I really must put together a 'To Do' list for the car, as time is pressing on, and when it comes back to me from BTEC Racing there's going to be an awful lot of work required before the first test session/race.
Following a visit from Steve Porter today, I've decided I need to lose metalwork out of the front inner wing area, just like Steve has done on his car (photos copyright and thanks to Mr. Porter);
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...t/IMAG0820.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...t/IMAG0821.jpg
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I've also bought some 6-pot KAD brakes (from a Mini), complete with discs, which I'm hoping to adapt to fit, in much the same way as we adapted KAD rear discs to fit;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...t/DSCN0616.jpg
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As you can see, they are solid, not vented, and they are smaller in diameter, so less weight too. The Nova weighs much the same as a Mini now, so they should be adequate for the job.
Continuing with my weight saving theme, I'm looking into the possibility of getting some titanium suspension springs. They've been used on Formula 1 cars, but I need to do some research on whether they've ever made it on to saloon cars.
I've found some for sale from an Arrows F1 car, but the spring rates are way too high, and they are too short as well.
Anyone know of any other possibilities? - mountain bikes and some motorcycles use titanium springs, but again I suspect they will all be too short for my application.
coilsprings 89 will supply Ti springs colin, not sure on cost obviously and their website appears to be down for me at the moment, but they definitely do them, some of the supertouring cars may well have used them, don’t think the regs specified steel
On initial viewing of the front Alloy Bells, it looks to me as the offset is way too high - ie. the disc will sit too far in !!!
I looked at fitting some Astra Grp A front discs my mate had to my project but the brake bell had a deep offset and ment the disc touched the nova front knuckle :( - Back to the drawing board !!
That's brilliant, thanks for that. I've found their website and will give them a ring for a chat on Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by lee303
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless
The brakes will be with me on Monday so I can start doing some test fitting, but I am 99% certain I'm going to end up having alternative bells made up.
I could possibly make you some new bells if needed as i'm a precision engineer my trade.Quote:
Originally Posted by novarally