985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

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16-01-18, 02:45 PM
_Tomiboy

This guy makes good carbon stuffs, he makes water things too, probably not your guy.
https://www.facebook.com/anubiscomposite/
18-01-18, 04:28 PM
novarally

If anyone might be interested, the original billet alloy gear lever/linkage, as well as the rear anti-roll bar set-up from this car will be going on Ebay tonight (along with a bunch of other bits).

I've also got some cable gear-change conversions to suit F10/F13/F16/F18/F20 which I will get around to photographing and listing very soon.
18-01-18, 04:46 PM
total_vauxhall

Any pics of arb setup mate?
18-01-18, 05:58 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by total_vauxhall

Any pics of arb setup mate?

All on eBay tonight. Thanks.
18-01-18, 06:53 PM
ktown

Out of interest what class do you run in for hillclimb

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18-01-18, 11:31 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktown

Out of interest what class do you run in for hillclimb

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Modified Production
18-01-18, 11:50 PM
ktown

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

Modified Production

I guess same class as me then but in devon its 1400 to 1800 class c2

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12-03-18, 11:26 AM
novarally

Precious little progress to report as work and renovating the house are getting in the way.

Having a clearout in one of the garages the other day I found these headlamp stickers, which I'd completely forgotten I had, so they got fitted;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...safn3amf5.jpeg

I do like the look of them, but until I get the car back on its wheels and get the front end re-fitted I won't make a decision on whether they stay.

Yesterday I dismantled the air intake system, as I've decided it's time to have a play with an anodising kit I bought ages ago, and I think the air trumpets will be a good first candidate, after some practice of course;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...svqtc5rzc.jpeg

I've got loads of aluminium bits on the car which I want to anodise, the big question will be what colour(s) to go for.
12-03-18, 06:48 PM
total_vauxhall

Like the stickers . Can you get any more?
12-03-18, 09:08 PM
BRoadGhost

Ha! Lurve it!

Get it all done the brightest pink to prove what a man you are
12-03-18, 09:58 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by total_vauxhall

Like the stickers . Can you get any more?

They were printed up for me by someone from this forum nova ian from Nottingham. Anyone know him?

I’d be interested in getting some more made myself. He also did me rear light stickers. It doesn’t look like he’s posted anything on this forum since July 2016.
12-03-18, 10:07 PM
total_vauxhall

Surely someone knows him then . Or his email address on here
13-03-18, 10:51 AM
8valve-craig

I Have a pair here from him, Good quality. He did them not so long ago so is still around.

Nova Ian - Last online yesterday
13-03-18, 02:23 PM
bazzap8389

That's looking brilliant!
13-03-18, 03:25 PM
nova ian

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

They were printed up for me by someone from this forum nova ian from Nottingham. Anyone know him?

I’d be interested in getting some more made myself. He also did me rear light stickers. It doesn’t look like he’s posted anything on this forum since July 2016.

Still look in every now and again! Not on here much since selling up with the nova... Still able to do stickers, but probably best emailing on: ianbennett38@hotmail.com

Cheers. Ian
13-03-18, 03:32 PM
total_vauxhall

Pm sent pal
13-03-18, 03:54 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by nova ian

Still look in every now and again! Not on here much since selling up with the nova... Still able to do stickers, but probably best emailing on: ianbennett38@hotmail.com

Cheers. Ian

good to hear from you Ian. Hope all is good.

I've dropped you an e-mail.

Colin
18-03-18, 03:20 PM
novarally

A few small steps this weekend, some minor mods to the cambelt cover;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psibhb1epk.jpg

And the rear screen fitted to the tailgate;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psc0adkmz1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psewiuqdig.jpg
18-03-18, 03:22 PM
novarally

And windows fitted to the doors properly;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psakjtp0fl.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psa7uqgu6h.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps70fcfqzt.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pswnrwkwp8.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psvrilc3bi.jpg

Too cold out in the workshop, so working in the house, that's the wonder of living alone.
18-03-18, 04:51 PM
ktown

Looking good mate can i ask what you have used for the door lock pulls

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18-03-18, 05:43 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktown

Looking good mate can i ask what you have used for the door lock pulls

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It's just a loop of wire, crimped onto the lock mechanism.
18-03-18, 06:19 PM
ktown

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

It's just a loop of wire, crimped onto the lock mechanism.

Ahh ideal mate thankyou

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01-04-18, 06:25 PM
novarally

Thinking about doing a splitter/undertray in plywood;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psudcgben4.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psnmugrv7c.jpg

Problem will be how to attach it at the back of the car (to the chassis, behind the engine) - it needs to be quick release so I can remove the whole front clamshell easily.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pskki53gzv.jpg

Work on revisions to the rear bumper to allow me to fit the new rear diffuser;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps3k2obsdi.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psmngkodel.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps3pllcbyw.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pswto8ylxp.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pst3tsr60e.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psmffhz4xe.jpg

And now back on it's wheels, ready to go off to Simpsons Exhausts next week to be converted to side-exit system;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pso9lwkqbt.jpg

Yes, I know the headlamp stickers are wonky.........new ones arriving from Ian Bennett next week.
01-04-18, 08:27 PM
BRoadGhost

Coming together well! Rear diffuser should ease flow really well now. Headlights seem quite square rather than narrow but can you not peel them off again with some heat?
02-04-18, 08:46 PM
stt

Can you use dzus fasteners to secure the trailing edge of the flat floor?
02-04-18, 10:14 PM
ktown

Just a thought will all the rear wheel wells be enclosed for the diffuser to work properly ?

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03-04-18, 03:14 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktown

Just a thought will all the rear wheel wells be enclosed for the diffuser to work properly ?

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Yes, it will all need to be enclosed, but how to achieve that is another question again.....
03-04-18, 10:28 PM
ktown

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

Yes, it will all need to be enclosed, but how to achieve that is another question again.....

Im sure you will do it bud the build is epic so far

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04-04-18, 08:20 AM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktown

Im sure you will do it bud the build is epic so far

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Thank-you.

It would be even better if i if I could go back to my 1000cc turbo engine. Hopefully that will happen in the not too distant future.
05-04-18, 12:30 PM
Benn

Never noticed the cf rear quarters, very nice
21-04-18, 09:36 PM
novarally

Car is just back from Simpson Race Exhausts with the side-exit completed. Photos to follow shortly.
22-04-18, 08:43 AM
scott.parker

Glad your still slowly doing stuff on this mate
22-04-18, 10:45 AM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott.parker

Glad your still slowly doing stuff on this mate

'Slow' is certainly right. It's hard to believe it's coming up to 6 years since I crashed it.

But progress is happening;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psfjmnbgak.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psbnfm0wtt.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psdrsxmdeo.jpg

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22-04-18, 04:26 PM
totalnova

Looks brilliant, when are you hoping to get this back on the track? I'd love to see it fly up a hill.
Nick
22-04-18, 06:02 PM
toymex

Looking good Colin, loving the trailer btw
22-04-18, 06:20 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by toymex

Looking good Colin, loving the trailer btw

Hi Jezz.

it's a little baby C2 trailer, tows superbly and it's lightweight and wide. Came at a bargain price too (£800). All I need to sort out now is a decent winch for it, being such a short trailer it's tricky to locate it so it pulls in a straight line.
22-04-18, 06:23 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by totalnova

Looks brilliant, when are you hoping to get this back on the track? I'd love to see it fly up a hill.
Nick

Thanks Nick.

I'm getting there, still have lots to finish off, and I keep uncovering issues (e.g. today I find the throttle pedal is not smooth, nor is it returning to base consistently).

I have loads of holiday due from work, so I plan to have a major attack on it soon, and aim for competing again in June.
22-04-18, 09:16 PM
totalnova

Where do you normally compete? as I'm not a million miles from you and I'd love to get to some hill climb events.
22-04-18, 09:35 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by totalnova

Where do you normally compete? as I'm not a million miles from you and I'd love to get to some hill climb events.

Gurston Down is my local, and favourite venue - about 8 miles west of Salisbury.

Check out gurstondown.org
29-04-18, 09:56 AM
novarally

Back on with fitting the CAE shifter;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sucpj3fxe.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...slj6ten31.jpeg

Thinking about a rear spoiler, I fancy a Corsa Super 1600 one, but can't find one yet;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...s9lmnkdal.jpeg

I've contacted Marcel and Fearless on this forum in the hope they can assist, but if anyone else knows where to find one, please let me know.

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