Nova 3dr Hatchback Road Rally Car Build Thread

[dionbee]

Hi Tom, yeah as Peredur said, running strips along the guard to take the impact/hit the ground where they can be replaced when worn rather than a new guard etc.

Hi Gary, yeah i'm still running the 1200 engine for now. Fair bit of work has been done.. And to be fair goes well for what it is. Still yet to set it up on the rollers and get figures but basic spec is:

1200 8v block
decked 3mm
skimmed head, ported and cleaned
machined flat top pistons
all new bearing and gaskets etc.
kent NVO52 fast road cam
Kent adjustable vernier pulley

Cheers for the nice comments,

Dion

[gary_126]

Cool, wonder what gains you have achieved? As 1.2 tuning is something most people just dont bother with. Keep up the good work

[tomfomthenorth]

Mate that is inspirational, looks too nice to rally! What event did you enter, surprised they let you run without helmets on?

[dionbee]

A Rolling Road and Tune-up session is in the Pipeline Gary.. Will be nice to know what a home built Engine has gained! Cheers Tom, Means a lot, I do Road Rally events where helmets are not required, Your RAF rally car looks good, Should be a weapon when its ready to go out again!

Dion

[Andy]

Just read the full thread,great build and a very nice finish.
Nice to see it being used what novas do best-motorsport.
Keep up the good work and updates

[dionbee]

Cheers Andy, Its being used exactly as it should! I don't personally see the point of a nova as a road car.. They're uncomfortable, Tiny and compared to the newer stuff, VERY SLOW!

The handle well with a few bits and pieces and are very easy to maintain therefore would be a crime not to rally it. Each to their own, but if I had one as a road car It would probably be driven in anger anyway!!

Dion.

[dionbee]

Its Been a Little While Since I've updated this thread. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and is ready for another year of Tinkering!!

Since the last update, car has been for a rolling road Session and tune-up:
Decent gains over standard to especially thinking that the engine is a budget 1.2 build.
Standard : 37bhp @ Wheels and 44bhp @ Flywheel
Mine : 58bhp @ Wheels and 70bhp @ Flywheel
Safe to say I was more than happy Cheers to A.B Motorsport for sorting it out for me!


Here are some pictures of the car in action Last year:









I've entered the Welsh Road Rally Championship this year, 12 rallies, 8 counting to score for the Championship.. Should be Fun!
Tyres are ready, car is set-up, just need to fit the new Ducati exhaust can and I'm ready to go!
Also Fitted a New gearbox, Now running a Quaife Straight Cut F13cr Gearkit. Quaife ATB LSD and a 4.3 CWP. (On the lookout for a 4.5/4.8 if anyone has one!!)







I am also 21 today, So got the best Cake I Could've wished for!





Dion.

[novalew]

love the build mate fantastic efforts.

love the cake too

[dionbee]

Cheers mate, much appreciated. I loved the cake, was delicious too!!

Dion.

[dionbee]

Well, First Rally of the year out with the car and unfortunately my efforts ended early after around 10miles competitive mileage the coil decided to crack, and the rotorarm disintegrated and chucked a hole in the side of the dizzy cap!

So, 3 new caps, 3 new coils and 3 new rotorarms on order so I'll always have spares on event if it happens again. Absolutely gutted but that's rallying I guess!!

Dion