K3 VMU
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right got a few more piccies sent to me from the boy i m buyin it from, he is stuck offshore jus now,so get in two weeks from today 
once i ve got in my hands and gave it a prope clean,should be lookin 
inspiration is coming from these:
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Corsalad87
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nice purchase just needs a tad work
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VegasPhil
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Don't sell the Corsa Kev 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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mike16v
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quote:
Originally posted by K3 VMU
inspiration is coming from these:
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K3 VMU
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Yup with the money i make sellin the corsa, i m going to spend on the nove makin it as clean as my corsa, where is the best place to get parts from,eg- wings,doors,rear arches? would it have to be vauxhall for new bumpers?
what opinions do people have on the wheels? re done in a nice silve,or black?
as soon as i get it am goin to start work on it,eg STRIP IT  it has a full safety devices cage,gotta open the doors to get packet of fags outta door card
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K3 VMU
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yup mike thats a gorgeous nova, i picked this one up cheaper than what u r offerin urs at or i would have loved to have it
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mike16v
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no probs mate, hoping mine will sell in the next 2 weeks, had a fair few interested really and its just gone thru mot so shud move on now i reckon. keep us updated on ures mate
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K3 VMU
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yeah will keep updated mate, dont think i m goin to Gsi it though, maybe jus the skirts,and get the bumpers and skirts sprayed matt black 
Gonna be mainly used for track days-1/4 miles-and maybe....the odd blast on the roads
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Robin
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dont sell the corsa. keep it so you can sell me the nova in a year or 2
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mike16v
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ures looks lovely and track slag ready as it is mate. just not too keen on the grille
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
dont sell the corsa. keep it so you can sell me the nova in a year or 2
okay robin i will do that 
r u gonna give me the funds
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K3 VMU
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ures looks lovely and track slag ready as it is mate. just not too keen on the grille
yup thats y i aint plannin on touchin it mate,jus make it minter
i aint keen on it either, it will be gettin one with black slats dont worry
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Jamie
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very sweet looking nova
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K3 VMU
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Well yesterday i decided it was time to start ordering bits for the BEAST
A very good girl mate of mine works in a car parts placey so i m gettin them at much cheapness as longs i take her out and wine her and dine her for a nite she said
Parts ordered so far: 2x bottom arms with ball joint incl.
fuel filter
oil filter
plugs & leads
clear side repeaters (original nova round ones)
2xfront wings
front bumper & rear bumper
decided that the nova needs to get a proper make over. leavin the 1.2 bumpers,fancied gettin new ones as the rear one has a slight scuff,didn want the gsi look,keep it *SLEEPER* 
Parts still needed: new front grille
headlights & tail lights (maybe clear rears???????)
fancy new doors,rear arches,and boot
lower springs/coilovers??
etc etc etc etc
undecided on the wheels? i m deffo keepin it on the cavvy gsi rims, but do i get them powdercoated in a nice silver, black , or anthracite 
NOT WHITE !!!!!
any other input/opinions would be great,cheers
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K3 VMU
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AK
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why does it need new doors?
If you plan on tracking it dont waste money replacing panels that are ok 
Spend on important stuff.... focus.... focus.... 
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K3 VMU
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Originally posted by AK
why does it need new doors?
If you plan on tracking it dont waste money replacing panels that are ok
Spend on important stuff.... focus.... focus....
no it dont need new doors, jus fancied sprucing it up, but your right, it needs a new wing,cause some TWAT dinkled it with th back end of a forklift 
been lookin at stranghthenin (sp) kits,there is heaps o plates that get welded on? they r for sale on flea bay,but a boy in the classifieds was selling them(its his that are on e bay)
poly bushes are suppose to make a fair difference? i m wanting to concematrate on the handling and braking, as it has plenty power.
i red a post/article that my first time on the track i might be better to go on WITHOUT slicks and just get used to the handling etc?
im focusing........im focusin........im focusin....
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K3 VMU
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/nova-chassis-strengthening-kit-2-0-conversion_W0QQitemZ260055331697QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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K3 VMU
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u see the wing damaged in this one
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Lucky B
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Do you realy think it needs lowered further?
If its gonna be a track car surely you want it to handle not sit on the bump stops and swap ends randomly?
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K3 VMU
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quote:
Originally posted by Lucky B
Do you realy think it needs lowered further?
If its gonna be a track car surely you want it to handle not sit on the bump stops and swap ends randomly?
yeah thats true, gonna get a front strut brace and rear strut brace made (hopefull soon if i have a spare moment)
maybe scrap the lowering more,and spend the money on poly bushes?
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AK
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made? You not be able to get off the shelf parts?
spend on brakes and suspension
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K3 VMU
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Originally posted by AK
made? You not be able to get off the shelf parts?
spend on brakes and suspension
well its a lot cheaper to fabricate them, and i can weld,and my dad is coded welder,fabricates skips for scrap-££££
i dont know if i can buy a front upper strut brace for a 2litre nova off the shelf?
*DOES ANYONE HAVE PICS OF XE NOVAS WITH FRONT STRUT BRACE *
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paggy23
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novas are tosss!
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