Liam's Nova X16XE Project

[Edd]

Nice collection of parts

In there a way of identifying the corsa 2.7 turn rack? I need one, thinking of a trip to the scrap yards

[Liam]

Thanks.

Now, I heard it was just the electric power steering racks that were 2.7 turns (which is what I bought) but the Corsa Sport i've just bought is also 2.7, but its hydraulic power steering so has the lines going into it.

My friend with an M reg Corsa SRi with manual steering also assures me his is 2.7 turns as well. So based on that, I'd say all Corsa B's are the same?

[Benn]

Nice buy on the Corsa, very good way to get the bits you wanted too...

[M Sutton]

Looking forward to seeing this come together, great deal on the Corsa!

[Liam]

Cheers guys.

Got a few more pieces to the puzzle the other day. Mega thanks to Shaun at Part-Box for sorting me them out.




I'm also in the middle of purchasing a VERY special (and expensive!) upgrade that should really transform the car greatly. Unfortunately, it isn't a set of throttle bodies at the moment but nonetheless I can't wait to get it fitted!

[Liam]

I had a couple more little bits turn up today...

MAHLE piston ring set.




And a Roose Motorsport crankcase breather hose (the last one I need for the collection)!

[8valve-craig]

I'm also in the middle of purchasing a VERY special (and expensive!) upgrade that should really transform the car greatly. Unfortunately, it isn't a set of throttle bodies at the moment but nonetheless I can't wait to get it fitted!

Quaife SCCR Gearbox then?

[Liam]

Quaife SCCR Gearbox then?

Maybe one day! But for the time being on my current wage packet i'll be getting either a Quaife ATB or plate diff.

I was set on a Quaife ATB but I've been offered an F13 box with 4.18 final drive with a plate diff fitted for a good price. It's a tough choice to make and i've been reading up all evening on the pros and cons of each also taking into account the driving I shall be doing (the odd track day, trip the The Ring, B road drives etc etc).

[8valve-craig]

Cool. ATB for road, Plate diff for track.

[Liam]

Sooo... A nice little valentines present arrived for the Nova yesterday..