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track toy :d be the coolest car on the trackQuote:
Originally Posted by Matt.
:) Yeah I think how a car looks counts just as much as how well it goes! It wouldn't be ragged about all the time, just cool to get out now and again during the summer for track days, general road fun, maybe 1/4's etc. As said, just a bit of toy really :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by jpga
is it a daily driver ten atm ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt.
Has been since June, but then I haven't done a great deal of driving over the summer. Have tried to use it mainly when the weathers nice and kept it as clean as I can. But no, I haven't used it properly in a couple of weeks just since I've got it looking spanking again.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpga
im like that with my gte mate problem is i cant afford to run/house two cars so going to make a massive point of stripping it down and sealing it all properly asap ! that would look the dogs on track mate and if it had an engine to match it would be stunnin :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt.
Well look at this way, i have both in a way, im going to restore the 1.2L and have my other as a out and out tracker etc, but out of the two i prefer driving the 1.2L, it's easy to just jump in and drive, if feels relaxing and quite, and it's got better fuel economy! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Matt.
Just a thought, might be worth having two novas??
Scott
lol I know what you mean, they are cool to drive as it's like jumping into a time-warp. Defo not having two Novas though! I want something new, comfy, reliable and pratical now. I think if I were to keep it standard I'd just end up selling it which would mean I'd have to find another mint shell for my project which I simply cba to do, especially with the prices they're starting to go for now!Quote:
Originally Posted by scott.parker
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I see what your saying dude, don't get me wrong i would love another new'er car as well, but i have the passat for miles/everyday crap etc, so i have the the nova's for fun! lol
The missis had a go at me just, as i saw this local nova again and started going on about buying it..
The mk1 will be hers to drive once she's passed though, so she don't moan.
Scott
Matt- It's a lovely car, and personally I would keep it that way, but my thoughts would be to wind back the clock and do a retro 1987 rebuild- no XE conversions around then!
Adding some "bolt on" Group A or Nova Challenge bits would greatly enhance the car, with the added bonus that when you get bored (which you will) then you can simply unbolt the tune-up bits and get all of your money back, and still retain a very original, tidy car to sell for decent money.
I would look for a decent 1400 motor on twin 40's with the usual head-cam-vernier-tubular manifold and start from there. They do crop up.I would then add:
F13 GTE 5 speed cluster
4.5 CWP
Quick rack
Height adjustable front coilovers with Bilstein inserts (wouldn't bother with anything else)
Rear Bilsteins and standard springs
Poly bushes
Dropped rose jointed front tie bar mounting
Astra 16v discs/calipers
Rear disc beam
Fair enough you won't worry Porsches in a straight line, but you might just in tighter stuff. With this you will end up with a car that if set up properly will really handle, and you really can't beat the sound and induction roar of twin 40's either. You don't have to be the fastest man on the track- what matters is if the car will put a smile on your face. It will :)
I've got both- the stock A reg 8000 miler, and the rally car, which is a similar, albeit more developed spec than the above. The rally car goes really well (and my everyday car has 350bhp so I know what's quick), but most of all it is FUN. But then the standard car has its own charms.
I would be happy to own your car in either spec :thumb: