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Head back, new guides, refresh, valve lap, etc.

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Fitted

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Did a track day, had fun

Looked into bronze and others, my guy recommended standard guides for standard valves so that's what it'll be getting. I'm watering the petrol down, it's too expensive nowa days.

Heads off, lets sort the overrun burning once and for all. It's with Cylinder Head Developments for a refurb including new guides.

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Not only is the product great but they're so helpful on the phone. Would rather talk you through servicing your own than send it in.

Already on a Stack dash with their wheel speed sensor pointing...

Big upgrade, the Tranx I had fitted has lost some preload so requires a rebuild. Good opportunity to upgrade to a Gripper. They are a truly fantastic company to deal with.

Stripped it down and...

Update covering most of 2022, Nova's taken a bit of a backseat!

I found the pull cables were shot, which is obviously bad news from a safety perspective!
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I built mine in 2012 using a local machine shop. I think I fit bearings approx once every 4 years which given the amount of trackdays on various semi and previously full slick tyres is pretty...

A marshall strugglged to spot my tow eye deep inside the GSi style bumper at Snetterton, so I've extended the original tow hook with this lovely item. Try and miss it now!
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It is, ignoring the fact it's a 1600! Haha

Bit of work on the Nova before Donny; new wheel bearings after several years of abuse (Audi80 bearings FTW) and a short shifter.

Big block hub...

And some video footage of chasing the Hangar 30 (Ben) Nova around (attempting to keep up!)


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I never updated this... Did Donington 25th Oct 2021. Was a good day.

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Same, soaked foot, limped it home steaming up and coughing!

I'll put up some pics of the matrix solution I'm running. Ultimately I don't have a fresh air feed which would help with demisting.

Struggling with updates, but still been working on it. Quite a lot in fact.

The heater matrix blew, so I've had to replace that. Played with a few options, aftermarket matrix, changing the...

Does fit the lines quite nicely doesn't it.

Cheers - think I hit them a little too hard cos my steering wheel is now off centre haha.

I did have another small mishap, smacked a cone, which ripped off my skirt fin and the rear wheel ate a...

Hit Blyton Park on 12th June to test out this new suspension. Car performed great all day despite some serious hammering.

There was a slight mishap where I forgot to refit the oil cap and lost a...

Golds are a 2.5" spring up front, damping adjuster on the body, camber adjustment and rears have spherical bearings rather than bushes.

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Sweet, they're nice aren't they. I asked for ultra lows to get more travel at a lower ride height than the GHA. Although mine and Houses ride height is identical (measured from centre of wheel to...

The rears have been sold for a mates project. However I have a complete set of newer GHA off Houses old red car going up for sale shortly once I sort our what springs are available. Pm if intersted! ...

Really can't be bothered to remove the box so the clutch arm has been strengthened in situ, yes I know it's not that pretty:

Orginal:

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Footage.


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Damp conditions.

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Cadwell Park 2020-10-03 with Javelin Trackdays

Epic day out at Cadwell at the weekend. Forecast looked bad and I didn't have my usual buddies with me with gazebos so £22 later and I have a "tarp...

'ere he is, Harvey the official Team Shonky spanner monkey

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2 wheels yo

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