Benn's on going build

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17-05-11, 10:44 PM
The Simps

I have a massive shaft. That is all.
18-05-11, 05:36 PM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan16v

You must be driving like a girllol , Myne would almost go into the other lane when it came on boost with the quaffe!, even the Focus RS pulls the steering wheel around on boost with the atb:d

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

Same as mine Dan, heads towards the curb and then to the middle of the road and then the curb and so on..............

Is that maybe cause you both run more boost? I can nail it in 3rd and it just pulls forward more..

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Originally Posted by krobinson

The equal length shaft really helps to stop that. I removed mine as it's fooked and fitted a normal long big shaft and the torque steer is noticeable!

As Keith said, it was worse when it had the long shaft.

I'll try it again but sure the torque steer isn't that bad..

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Originally Posted by SRimon

I actually for some reason prefer the silver wheels to the polished ones!

I do like them too..

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Simps

I have a massive shaft. That is all.

Just cause your a massive tool doesn't mean your a shaft..
18-05-11, 05:36 PM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK999

So shiny you need special lenses to photograph it in cloudy weather lol

lol not quite.. Just makes it look more sexy and moody..lol
18-05-11, 05:58 PM
walker-nova

outstanding one of my favourite novas atm great work benn
18-05-11, 09:06 PM
dan16v

Not sure dude, does yours grip in 3rd? myne used to spin it's wheels all the way through 3rd in the dry.
18-05-11, 09:29 PM
The Simps

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan16v

Not sure dude, does yours grip in 3rd? myne used to spin it's wheels all the way through 3rd in the dry.

Cheap tyres....
18-05-11, 10:03 PM
chrisnovaturbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan16v

Not sure dude, does yours grip in 3rd? myne used to spin it's wheels all the way through 3rd in the dry.

what power was you running? mine on low boost (1bar/14.5psi) spins all the way through 3rd in the dry and got road legal slicks and quife diff but still gets a lick on lol
18-05-11, 10:07 PM
MK999

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Simps

I have a massive shaft. That is all.

It really is quite thick and heavy.
19-05-11, 10:46 AM
Count Vaux Alot

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Simps

I am massive shaft. That is all.

That is all lol

The nova looks good Benn
19-05-11, 11:38 AM
ben doodar

you glad youve gone for the f28 then benn?
19-05-11, 07:05 PM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by walker-nova

outstanding one of my favourite novas atm great work benn

Thank you very much, Its odd to hear people say my Nova is one of their Favs.. But very nice too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan16v

Not sure dude, does yours grip in 3rd? myne used to spin it's wheels all the way through 3rd in the dry.

No, well if nail it really hard from the change it will spin a small amount but not that much. Your upped power and boost must be why..

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisnovaturbo

what power was you running? mine on low boost (1bar/14.5psi) spins all the way through 3rd in the dry and got road legal slicks and quife diff but still gets a lick on lol

I only run 9psi (std boost) so i must be that, that's making mine easier to drive.. Dan had high boost iirc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Vaux Alot

The nova looks good Benn

Thank you Sir!

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Originally Posted by ben doodar

you glad youve gone for the f28 then benn?

Not that much different really. At 80 i'm at 3k revs so is a bit nicer on the motorway.. Think the diff is slowly getting to be the best bit...
19-05-11, 10:00 PM
dan16v

Myne was mapped to 1.6 bar I think
20-05-11, 12:08 AM
Paul

Dan and Chris, you both had/have Garretts on yours!

looks nice as always Benn!
20-05-11, 07:50 AM
Benn

Dan what's that in psi?

Cheers Paul. :)
20-05-11, 08:40 AM
Count Vaux Alot

23ish psi
20-05-11, 05:51 PM
Benn

Way more than my 10 then..lol
20-05-11, 11:21 PM
chrisnovaturbo

Think the diff is slowly getting to be the best bit...[/quote]

have you gave it some beans out of a corner yet? thats when you really feel the diff work. one of the best mods you can do to a front wheel drive
20-05-11, 11:37 PM
fearless

Off topic

Chris - you should be in bed by now !!!!
22-05-11, 11:54 AM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisnovaturbo

Think the diff is slowly getting to be the best bit...

have you gave it some beans out of a corner yet? thats when you really feel the diff work. one of the best mods you can do to a front wheel drive[/QUOTE]

I have but still being a lil gentle as all the good corners here have armco on them..lol

I'm sure i read that you are ment to just power thru them, not letting off.. Do it diff with drag you thru it, which is what i've been doing...
22-05-11, 02:19 PM
swedge

dont suppose you know what length steel you used for the chassis rails

i need to order some metal but my car aint here to measure lol

ill be doing the same as you did the full length of the rail plus the but that goes out to the sill
22-05-11, 03:27 PM
Benn

I had about 1/2 meter each side, but that doesn't inc the angled end bit.
22-05-11, 04:38 PM
swedge

thanks
29-05-11, 08:34 PM
Benn

Finally got my Led number plate lights sorted and working, they are very bright white. (pics are naff)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...atelights2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...atelights3.jpg

More to getting the Boot floor sorted...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ootfloor12.jpg

Ah blue...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...Bootfloor7.jpg

Gave the chassis legs a spraying of wax too.

Cleaned and waxed the exhaust and back box,

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...ootfloor11.jpg

Polished the jubliee clips that hole the fuel pump too..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...Bootfloor2.jpg

Sort so changed the oil too, was still nice and clean with no bits in which is good. Really annoylling i have a oil leak that i can find.... Ggggrrrr
Started cleaning the insides too... It was minging!
29-05-11, 08:43 PM
MK1_Ben

As said previously, the car is amazing.

You're going to have no metal left at the rate you polish it.
29-05-11, 09:20 PM
Mazz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

Cleaned and waxed the exhaust and back box

Only you Benn :)

x
30-05-11, 08:42 AM
Benn

Mk1ben, cheers dude. You wanna see the other job i did.. haha

Mazz, haha good point. Gave it a thick coat of wax.. now it smells funny
30-05-11, 10:18 AM
Benn

Ever sat and thought "what am i doing?" shaking your head and adding in your mental? I did yesterday while changing the oil.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0024.jpg

+

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0025.jpg

=

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0029.jpg

+ a few grades of paper to sand it back with, then add some polishing and burning my hands.

Add a lil paint on the very top..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0034.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0033.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0032.jpg

=

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0036.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0035.jpg

hahaha mental.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0031.jpg

Sadly the finish isn't 100% great, as the filter is very cheap tin so doesn't really polish up that well.
30-05-11, 10:30 AM
Jeff16v

Do you admit to people that you polished an oil filter, do they run away afterlol
30-05-11, 10:34 AM
SRimon

Insane! This going to be finished for Billing?
30-05-11, 12:49 PM
boss

you need help lol
30-05-11, 02:21 PM
chrisnovaturbo

i wouldnt want to drive it lol
30-05-11, 03:24 PM
istf

Too clean to drive, put it in a museum! :D ;)
30-05-11, 04:08 PM
scott.parker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

Ever sat and thought "what am i doing?" shaking your head and adding in your mental? I did yesterday while changing the oil.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0024.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0036.jpg

hahaha mental.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...n/IMAG0031.jpg

Sadly the finish isn't 100% great, as the filter is very cheap tin so doesn't really polish up that well.

Well.....

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Benn again.

And the reason i cant give you any more is, i don't think you can receive any of any more members, you must have the highest rep on here mate, and your right you truly are mental! lol love it...:thumb:

Scott
30-05-11, 04:13 PM
Spudly

Benn, youre off your tits lad but that oil filter does look good lol

Btw in the first pic that Scott quoted above, the bottom of your coilover leg is dirty:p
30-05-11, 04:36 PM
NOV4_SPORT

Benn you need help, and i mean that in a nice friendly way lol, a polished oil filter is taking it to new levels.

Epic !

iain
30-05-11, 04:39 PM
scott.parker

Makes sense tough, as if you look at what the Europeans do to there cars/engine bays, they cover some in suede etc lol
30-05-11, 05:07 PM
Adam

Benn, i wish i had 1% of your motivation lol lol lol

Polished oil filter is fooking insane, but cool :cool:
30-05-11, 08:53 PM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff16v

Do you admit to people that you polished an oil filter, do they run away afterlol

I will yes, and they prob will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRimon

Insane! This going to be finished for Billing?

Erm... to a point..lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by boss

you need help lol

I really think i do too.
30-05-11, 09:01 PM
Cle

lmao lol lol thats made my night lol

I honestly dont think theres a shineyer (sp) nova on the go :)
30-05-11, 09:04 PM
ryansnova

very nice mate :cool:

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