Liam's Nova X16XE Project

OK, an update seeing as I actually have a small amount of free time!

Firstly, I finally found somewhere that managed to lathe the inside of my Comps down to accept centre caps like they should be! Only the spare has been done at the moment so I'll get the tyres off the rest and then get the wheels painted bronze once they've all been done.

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I also got my suspension bits powder coated so got the poly bushes fitted...

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Next up, it was finally time for some paint! The Nova was taken down the bodyshop on Monday and once I had sorted a couple of bits and finalized the prep work it got painted on Saturday.

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On the Sunday I went and got the wiring sorted inside and a couple of other bits...

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I was then at the BHP on Monday but my dad kindly got the engine running and got the oil cooler primed etc. He also fitted my grip tape to the floor for me...

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I got the powdercoated parts fitted with the help of Connor. We also fitted the new brake cylinders and when bleeding the brake system the brake pedal stayed spongey! So i've ordered a new master cylinder which will be here tomorrow!

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Then on Thursday I had the day off work to go and prep my bumpers for paint (staying gloss black but decided to give them a fresh coat of paint!)...

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I also got the roll cage painted whilst I was there. I got it painted the same colour as the inside but with a matte lacquer so it contrasts a little...

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Once it had tried I brang it home and got the rear section in the car so it didn't get damaged..

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That then brings us to yesterday where I got the rest of the cage in and got it all bolted up. I also started getting the dashboard in and various other little bits...

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Then today was full steam ahead and I managed to get all of the dash etc fitted..

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nice colour used on the inside, great choice for parts on the interior. Looks well.

Love that grey on the cage and insides. You should do your bumpers in that colour.
Insides look great! Love the flocking.

Looking great this, as benn said that interior colour would be smart for the bumpers. Can't wait to see it finished.

Looks great! Soo jelous of how its comming on and looking lol!!

Looking very good :thumb: