He must have had the same vision we had last year - and commited his vision to photoshop - great minds think alike lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AlexW
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He must have had the same vision we had last year - and commited his vision to photoshop - great minds think alike lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AlexW
Never noticed the year lol
Not much progress to report - Still waiting on the engine - We've moved to the top of Bowyers list http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Looks like it's not going to make it to Monteberg Rallysprint (Belgian) - So last sunday we went on a 9 hour roadtrip to Essex (towing a trailer) to look at an 1.6 16V Anglia Rally car to do a bit of drifting and having a bit of a laugh in Belgian instead http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Car was OK for a 49 year old car - but need a little work and seats/belts etc - Made a bid but guy wouldn't drop enough so walked away
Looks like we'll be drinking Belgian beer instead http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gifhttp://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Unfortunatly, No Belgium beer this weekend - decided best to spend the long weekend working on the rally car rather than go to Monteberg Rallysprint
So another update on the Corsa S1600 :thumb:
In an attempt to push the progress forward - we have put an entry in to compete in a rally at the Abingdon Car-nival rally on the 12th June - Only 6 weeks away :eek: - with me sat in the Co-Drivers seat - will have to dust off my racesuit/Helmet and loose a bit of weight to get into them lol
Meaning a lot to do in a very little time - hopefully Bowyer will supply the engine sooner rather than later
Anyway a few pictures - some more bits aquired
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash026.jpg
One battery - same spec a redtop varley - quite heavy but better then sat on the start line unable to start the engine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash022.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash023.jpg
Extinguisher - ready to plumb in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash013.jpg
A roll of Composite Fibre ready to fabricate arch liners
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash018.jpg
Passenger Carbon foot tray - drivers side is still in production
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash001.jpg
Lots of surplus wiring looms - just need to create one for the Corsa C
Dave
Hope 'Fearless Motorsport' aren't making the carbon drivers footplate.
Looonnnggg wait if they are!! :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash007.jpg
Fitted the flocked dash
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash015.jpg
Then the mamoth task of creating and fitting the wiring harness
Seeing as the Corsa C uses a canbus wiring system - things get rather restricted with modifications to instrumentation and the removal of unneccessary comforts (Airbags/Electric windows/Central locking etc)
The rally car only needs simple lights and wipers - Engine will be taken care of with its own MBE loom, and the aftermarket Dash runs off it's own loom
So we binned the extremely heavy and complex Corsa C loom and went back to basics with a simple modified Corsa B loom, using parts of C loom where appropriate
Relocated and simplified the fuse box - and extended the harness where neccessary
I'm very happy with the results - very light loom and really easy to diagnose faults if they occur
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash021.jpg
Not much will be needed to fit foot tray
And finally couldn't resist throwing a seat and steering wheel in to make some more brum brum noises
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ar/Dash028.jpg
Hopefully more updates soon
Dave
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/a62448c7.jpg
P.S, love the yamaha in the background.
Cheers - the bike's my mates kids - only 12 and already wants something faster :)
loveing the dash !!
Thanks - making a carbon panel for the centre to house switch's, push button start and electric cutout and fire extinguisher etc
Instrument cluster will also mount on a carbon panel
A few more looms need to be made - 1 for electric front screen - 1 for electric steering column and another to power the twin fuel pumps
Tested all the lights and wipers etc - Worked first time :)
Dave
it is wow. shifter looks awesome. sequential?
Running a Sadev ST75 6 speed sequential gearbox with a shift lever - will probably end up being paddle shift when we get it all up and running
Dude that looks awesome, love the dash.
I like the use of the B loom and how good its come out.
Done by next week? lol
I wish it would be finished next week
But with only 6 weeks before the rally we've entered - I think it will be a miracle if we make it
Really hope Martin gets the engine finished soon - Need to get an exhaust system fabricated at Tony Law Exhausts in Leeds - needs to go to Hockleys to have all the Geometry setup , still needs an MOT and MSA Logbook
And could do to have a blast at a test venue before the Rally in 6 weeks
Keep your fingers crossed
very tasty looks cleaner and more well finnished than alot of road cars.
Had to cancel the entry for the rally at weekend - still waiting on the engine from Bowyer - although he did actually ring us this week - so hopefully have an engine update soon http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
Even when we get the engine fitted - still have to book into Tony Law exhausts for the system and then a trip to Hockly's to get the Geometry/suspension set up - so realistically the rally on the 12th was unlikely to have happened anyway - just needed something to aim for and hopefully push Bowyer on a bit
The inner carbon panels, drivers foot tray and mirrors are being fabricated at the moment - so should have them in the next week or so
I'll try and get some updated photo's together soon
Dave
great build thread, looked at it a few times but what orange is it i couldn't find that bit, im wanting to do my nova in orange.
Looking awesome.
In an attempt to save weight we scrapped the original heater/air distribtion housing as it's very heavy - to be replace by this little heater/blower
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray002.jpg
It's tiny and will supply warm air to the Heated screen we have on order - best to be safe than sorry - It no good having all this fancy equipement if you cant see where your going !!!
Hydraulic handbrake plumbed in - Just need to extend the lever to be in easy reach
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray008.jpg
Drivers carbon fibre foot tray in positition - just need a liittle tweeking to fit snug
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ot_tray015.jpg
Dave
Is there no need for a cable hand brake?
Looks good, love the tiny heater.
Unfortunately for a legal MOT and to pass Rally scrutineering we need to have a cable handbrake :(
So I am pleased to announce - We are using a Nova handbrake lever :) - linked to cables
We are mounting this on the transmission tunnel within reach of the driver - but will only be used to satisfy legal requirements
reacting for the tissue box again lovely build
Those mini heaters are awesome! Ive got one for my Corsa :thumb: they work really well Ive found!
Yeh - I heard good reviews for them - Will probably route fresh air to it - as recirculating moist air within the cabin area is not as efficient
Definetly dont recirc moist air, itll insight condensation when the outside air temperature is lower then cabin temp (so pretty much all the time).Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless
You could take an air inlet from the driver/codriver door jamb. Thats how I routed mine on a 106/205 & a Corsa B.
had one of these little heaters lyin around a while ago dont no where ti got to now got it from a 1.5ton mini digger with intensions of using it in some thing had a little rad pipes and a 2 speed blower built in
looking good buddy, i really like this.
iain
Any updates :)
damn you bazil, i thought it was an update :mad: lol
This is one of those threads that went missing in the update, so I just had to bump it lol
yes dam you bazil oww and hi long time no speak
Dave.
Could I ask what shade of orange paint you've used please?
The orange paint is just from local paint supplier - nothing fancy - not even a well known manufacturer
Described as Base Orange - just the orange they use for mixing - says 433 on the tin !!!!
A nice cheap solid orange - readly available for those frequent repaint moments following a rally !!!
Is this another option for your Nova Colin ?
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by fearless
Orange has always been a favourite of mine, but I was reluctant to use it on the Nova as one of my Mini rivals has an orange paintjob.
Who knows, one minute I want one colour, the next something completely different.........but I will have to decide soon, as you will see on my 'Project' thread, my Nova is back home and in primer.
does it need to have a fire wall for the fuel tank?
Has a carbon cover that fits over the bag tank so no need for a fire wall :)
any updates? This is a mental build, love it!!!
Nice build, i like the independent rear axle :cool:
This thread needs new pics and an update
Pretty pretty please :)