I couldn't be arsed to flat back as i'm not actually that bothered, however I will do it at some point, it would obviously make you happier:thumb: Sorry for my disapointing wings:(Quote:
Originally Posted by DW-Nova
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I couldn't be arsed to flat back as i'm not actually that bothered, however I will do it at some point, it would obviously make you happier:thumb: Sorry for my disapointing wings:(Quote:
Originally Posted by DW-Nova
Cheers fella, not long now! Hopefully it WILL be going Germany this year:D:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by peester
Well I thought I had better update this thread:)
So pics of the wings dry, you can tell how much better they are, no sanding or polishing straight out the gun:)
Getting better at this spray malarky lmao
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So spent some time on the Nova today, Flatout came to lend a hand. We got alot done:) It's so great infact we sat in it together on the intercom and made car sounds:D
I had sprayed the scuttle with a can from halfords, however the paint was weak and had no shine. So we decided it would be a good idea to spray it again using 2K. So I cracked out the heavy duty 12v 8L 0.5hp compressor in my van, to my surprise it actually not only worked but gave a good finish!
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We also made a bracket for the speedo clock, then flatout got all race engineer on me and made it look the part, nice bracket that:D Oh it's also Rivnutted :beer: It's very sturdy now:D
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We then moved into the engine bay, in some places there were rust patches coming through. We decided to get some grey hammerite, mixed it with black and made a close matched colour. It looks decent:)
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We then put the wings on and the car looked loads better.
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We then put the windscreen in! It wasn't hard to do at all. I had been told all these horror stories. With two people there it's easy! I need to find out how to wire it up, I have 2 cables one side and two the other. I was thinking of having lives on say the drivers side and negs the passenger. I know with the elements it doesn't matter what way current flows.
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Not long now:D
So the car with its wings on, looking alot better. Want to redo the bonnet to the same standard.
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A good update today:)
Went up to the nova today to finish of ALL interior loom and wiring, only wiring left to do is engine bay parts.
So I wired up the gauges, here's the mini loom I made, they come on with the ignition:) I put an inline fuse of 5A incase, however I doubt they need one!
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I wired up the heated screen through a relay, it blew a 15A fuse, however the 25A in there now seems to be ok. Didn't get a picture of that as not much to show lmao
I wired the switch for rear fog lights, I have two and no reverse lights due to using a Euro cluster. I made the switches so that up is on.
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I wired and soldered the dash together, wired up the H/brake light and the fuel gauge says I have 12L so I'm assuming I have quite alot of fuel in the tank!? As it works from Empty to Full rather than Full to Empty. Need to get a push-to-make switch as I can wire up the S125 button. Need to earth the coolant level wire else that will do my nut in.
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I p clipped the brake line for the rear in, now it's safe and a bit tidier.
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I made a bracket to secure the center console, it's now solid and doesn't rattle. All alloy:)
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I then moved onto playing with the new F16 gearbox. I gave it a little clean up to get old cavalier dirt and grease of it! I've opted for an F16 because it had a quaife SCCR gearset inside, it also has a quaife ATB (which alot of people say a plate is better, however I like the quaife ATB and I have two so might as well keep one lmao
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The gearbox has a Giles patented clutch arm, it is stronger. The original can bend slightly due to a hard clutch.
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I then removed the home made blank for the speedo sensor, and fitted the drive and electric bit from a corsa sport. So now I need to get a pulse convertor and I will hopefully get the Stack speedo ready:)
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I then gave the engine a clean and play with, a lubrication. Here's some pics...finally:)
Omega 88mm pistons, decked block, ARP headstuds. Notice the SBD cooling mod.
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The like standard look, looks great IMO so the engine will be staying black. Notice the late HG1 block.
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The underside, notice SBD HD main bolts. ARP2000 big end, SBD conrods, Early crank (Unground). The crank sensor disc is a billet one piece SBD thing, should mean my emerald ECU won't have any troubles trying to get a crank signal., although it didn't before anyway. Also see the back of the Fidanza
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ARP head studs, cometic 1.3mm HG
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Giles had Jason at Hellier performance make some special washers so that you don't have to use the double standard ones.
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Fidanza alloy flywheel with modified ring gear (so it doesn't come loose), iirc 3.2KG.
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I then painted this ready to fit onto the engine.
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Hopefully get some more done tomorrow, although I got a bit of private work to do.
So got up early and finished the private job before 11:D So it meant time to play with the Nova. I had Flatout round to help, and Doge5644 also came round to er make comment and hold things occasionally. I'm sure he'll be getting stuck in when engine time comes round:D
Got a fair bit done today, and I think Flatout will agree fibreglass bonnets and bonnet pins suck ****!
So first off, as you know I have my front bumper on pins. I decided to go out and buy some DZUS fasteners for the side bits so it is proper quick realese, I didn't get just any ones either, I got ducati ones!
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