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07-09-18, 02:30 PM
ktown

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Originally Posted by novarally

Once again I’m back to looking at the possibility of having centrelock wheels. I’ve found someone with the engineering capability do it at a sensible price, just need to borrow one of the appropriate size wheels and check that I can get it to clear everything.

These are the wheels in mind;

https://www.motorsport-tools.com/evo...-lock-set.html

I want to do this on the nova aswell

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12-09-18, 03:24 PM
gary_808

i had the same throttle body setup many years ago,

i just used the same method as sbd use for the C20xe cable..

like this but made a different bracket.

much more simple than a jenvey linkage.

http://i65.tinypic.com/m3l8p.gif
19-09-18, 03:10 PM
stt

What front hubs are you using?
how extortionate would it be to have some made from titanium?
19-09-18, 04:30 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

What front hubs are you using?
how extortionate would it be to have some made from titanium?

At the moment, standard ones.

Magnesium and billet aluminium is common for manufacturing uprights on race cars, titanium much less so. I was quoted £1500 each for custom aluminium ones.

I shudder to to think how much that would rise for titanium.
19-09-18, 08:23 PM
Mike

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Originally Posted by novarally

I shudder to to think how much that would rise for titanium.

Our ones at work, for this years car are around £12k a corner. All made on site aswell.
19-09-18, 10:18 PM
stt

Have you gone into how much each gram of weight saving has cost you?
I guess £1500 for a significant weight loss of un sprung mass isn’t too horrific once you’re chasing the ultimate gains
20-09-18, 04:47 AM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Have you gone into how much each gram of weight saving has cost you?
I guess £1500 for a significant weight loss of un sprung mass isn’t too horrific once you’re chasing the ultimate gains

I haven't done those calculations.

Right now now I don't have the money to develop things to that level, I need to get the car out on track and see how it performs, then I'll decide where to go next.
20-09-18, 04:49 PM
stt

Have you seen ‘aubrey_boy’ mini build on turbo minis? It’s a really interesting project on weight saving and a superb project.
Im getting too old for spending ages on forums and there are only a few builds I follow now (this being one) but it’s well worth a read
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/i...=vt&tid=479642
20-09-18, 07:12 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by stt

Have you seen ‘aubrey_boy’ mini build on turbo minis? It’s a really interesting project on weight saving and a superb project.
Im getting too old for spending ages on forums and there are only a few builds I follow now (this being one) but it’s well worth a read
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/i...=vt&tid=479642

I am a member on Turbo Minis, but I haven't looked at the build threads.

I will look at that one though, thanks for the tip off.
21-09-18, 12:08 PM
stt

Hope it doesn’t distract you too much reading it. It certainly shows the snowballing of a project.

the only problem I have reading all these builds is it highlights how poor my ability is!
21-09-18, 09:58 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Hope it doesn’t distract you too much reading it. It certainly shows the snowballing of a project.

the only problem I have reading all these builds is it highlights how poor my ability is!

I’m still working through it slowly, up to page 20 now.

You and me both it’s on the ability front. I can only regret I didn’t follow the engineering path when I had the chance earlier in life.
01-10-18, 10:43 PM
novarally

Quote:

Originally Posted by stt

Have you seen ‘aubrey_boy’ mini build on turbo minis? It’s a really interesting project on weight saving and a superb project.
Im getting too old for spending ages on forums and there are only a few builds I follow now (this being one) but it’s well worth a read
http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/i...=vt&tid=479642

An excellent build thread, with some astonishing attention to weight saving. Thanks for putting me on to it.

There's been some progress on my project, I'll do an update soon.
02-10-18, 06:41 PM
stt

Glad you liked it,
i used to follow him on the old vauxsport forum, he was building an xe midget.
the attention to detail is something i could only dream of.
I’m guessing you’ve been watching project binky? That’s another build with incredible attention to detail
02-10-18, 07:41 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Glad you liked it,
i used to follow him on the old vauxsport forum, he was building an xe midget.
the attention to detail is something i could only dream of.
I’m guessing you’ve been watching project binky? That’s another build with incredible attention to detail

Oh yes, I'm eagerly awaiting Binky Episode 19 ��
02-10-18, 07:57 PM
8valve-craig

That was out last night Colin.
02-10-18, 08:03 PM
House

Shut up!!! Was it!!!! Watching now then!!!!
02-10-18, 08:34 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by House

Shut up!!! Was it!!!! Watching now then!!!!

I didn’t realise either!
03-10-18, 09:55 AM
stt

It’s out a day before for Patreon’s!
10-10-18, 08:38 PM
stt

Have you got a plan as to when it will go back to a 1 litre turbo?or is it just as funds permit?
how much quicker will it be with the smaller engine?
10-10-18, 09:02 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Have you got a plan as to when it will go back to a 1 litre turbo?or is it just as funds permit?
how much quicker will it be with the smaller engine?

It’s very much a question of money. I’m spending most of what I earn on house restoration right now. But it’s still my desire to go back to forced induction.

There’s no real reason why 250bhp+ can’t be achieved from a 1000cc turbo, running lots of boost for short duration sprints. It might be needed too, there’s now a 1000cc turbocharged Hillman Imp which is getting great results at various hillclimbs.
01-11-18, 08:18 AM
stt

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing
01-11-18, 01:03 PM
House

Good shout
01-11-18, 02:16 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing

I can only see Episode 19 on YouTube?
01-11-18, 02:35 PM
stt

I’m a Patreon so I get it 24hrs early
01-11-18, 02:40 PM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

I’m a Patreon so I get it 24hrs early

Ok, that explains it, thanks.
01-11-18, 03:05 PM
House

Tomorrow it is!!!
02-11-18, 08:56 AM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

Binky alert - next episode out now!
the alternator solution is amazing

Wow, that is indeed a heck of an alternator installation!
02-11-18, 09:30 PM
House

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Originally Posted by novarally

Wow, that is indeed a heck of an alternator installation!

Lost for words on the machining involved there!!!
03-11-18, 02:17 PM
novarally

Not content with the Binky series alone, I’m now watching the Retropower YouTube where they’re building a Mk1 a Escort for Gordon Murray.

Only watched the the first episode so far, but promises to be interesting I think.
03-11-18, 03:04 PM
House

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

Not content with the Binky series alone, I’m now watching the Retropower YouTube where they’re building a Mk1 a Escort for Gordon Murray.

Only watched the the first episode so far, but promises to be interesting I think.

Link please!!
03-11-18, 04:13 PM
fearless

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Originally Posted by House

Link please!!

https://youtu.be/nSiG7oNXC6w
03-11-18, 08:47 PM
House

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Originally Posted by fearless

https://youtu.be/nSiG7oNXC6w

Thanks, my Saturday night sorted!!
20-11-18, 03:14 PM
novarally

House, stt and anyone else who’s interested- have you seen there’s a new out Binky video of 40 minutes duration, solely about the machining for the alternator installation?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tzWC2G3mr0
20-11-18, 06:45 PM
House

Quote:

Originally Posted by novarally

House, stt and anyone else who’s interested- have you seen there’s a new out Binky video of 40 minutes duration, solely about the machining for the alternator installation?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tzWC2G3mr0

Spank my monkey and shout BABUSHKA. Watching this!! Well in Colin!!!!
20-11-18, 06:58 PM
totalnova

I watched it this morning, can't beat a bit of milling and lathe work.
31-12-18, 11:26 AM
stt

Heads up for the next instalment of project binky - out for general release tonight at 20:00

doea anyone have any idea what the 4 holes in front of the internal door handles are for?
19-01-19, 11:26 AM
novarally

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Originally Posted by stt

doea anyone have any idea what the 4 holes in front of the internal door handles are for?

possibly for electric window/mirror switches?
19-01-19, 08:51 PM
novarally

Apologies for the delay in updating - there will be more soon.

Decided that the the fuel tank needs modifying to avoid the front clamshell being removed to access the tank, so a new cap is being welded on and will have a hole in the clam it’s filled through.

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

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sfv41gmjc.jpeg

I gave up on the idea of centrelock wheels, and had the front drive flanges lightened, and modified to 4” PCD, which allows my new wheels to go on;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...smtxx1mfu.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sr3vifmig.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sqa2dxzjf.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...swtha6grj.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...szgojs6u6.jpeg

Debating whether to add some retro style Manta 400 vents into the front clam, so I acquired a laser cut template;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sysuxqpt7.jpeg
19-01-19, 08:59 PM
novarally

Discovered a major problem with my alternator, so I now have a brand new one, ready to refit with some new wiring.

The throttle bodies are now modified and ready to bolt back on, so in due course I’ll do some photos and update.

In other news, you may have seen in other threads that I’m planning to convert to coil on plug using Audi R8 coilpacks, and eventually have all the fuel and brake plumbing redone by Mitch at Proline Motorsport.

I’m also planning to change the front suspension links over to the Hangar 30 kit.
20-01-19, 10:53 AM
novarally

Progress on the Nova partially delayed by getting sidetracked, a friend of mine gifted me this Aprilia Habana scooter when he sold his house, and couldn't be bothered to take it with him;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sq3yv0hzr.jpeg

I am far too easily distracted.

Engine awaiting coil pack conversion;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sukc6rvjp.jpeg

Engine awaiting re-fitting of throttle bodies and alternator;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sbscfxxp4.jpeg

New alternator;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...szq6hjonm.jpeg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...s5hzsezgq.jpeg

Revised access hole for gear change cables;

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

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...s1j9nh4qq.jpeg

Still haven't finalised the wiper motor;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...svmlq0uby.jpeg

Tailgate now on fixings;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...sj1ivkjuo.jpeg

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