JAA_16v
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Thanks for the comment amount my XE STEvieXE. Shame it was so dirty in those photos!!
Nice to hear some history about the engine too from Rick Draper. Sounds like you gave it a hard time lol. Im sure your pleased to know that after the £2k rebuild it is back in prime condition.
More photos will be given to Neil at work wednesday for him to post.
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by dhdev
This is how low the front sits on the calibra now...
What you moaning about?! That ride height is spot on  I've got some 18's for it if you want to heighten it.... for a price of course 
Give us a shout when you want to do the rears mate
Neil
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by Rick Draper
Did it have the Omegas in when it was stripped? I am 99% sure thats my old novas engine, did it have any recepts with it? God i loved my car with that engine in, used to be able to thrash it and nowt ever went wrong with it. It should have had ARP rod bolts and possibly a SBD nylon pressure relief valve.
Think i built it about 8 years ago or something like that iirc.
It did indeed, 2.1 Old Skool Omega's (not intruders) which are no longer made according to SBD. And yes it had 100's of receipts with it.
It is a great little engine! And now its been rebuilt to a good spec it should give James (corsa owners) some fun.... if he learns how to use his right foot more  
Neil
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Novaneil
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Here's some more pics of the Black 2.1 Corsa, it is extremely smart I think you'll agree. 
And its new Bonnet
Recent RR Printout
Neil
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
6th Feb 2008
First off the front wheel arch was glued into position as it kept falling off 
The steelies are only on due to the Speedlines currently receiving new rubber
Its first round of Petrol and not Diesel 
We were going to fit the Fuel filter at the back (The Diesel didn't have one at the rear) but thought better off it due to the pipework and fitted it in the engine bay
Random Underside pic
On with the induction
Then the brake servo hose was connected and the final electrical checks before we turned the key.......
and.....
It wouldn't start 
It was getting fuel but no spark. After a bit of wire chasing
We put the problem down to the ECU not earthing correctly on the injection side of things. But by now we had run out of time so went home.
We shall continue where we left off Thursday.
Until then, two more pics
Neil
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Nick-S
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will there not be alot of lag with all that charge pipeing?
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paulocutts
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i think some people are missing the point with the van, its being done on the cheap (relatively), not meant to look anything special, but made to have fun in. No matter what it will suprise a few people and will be a good laugh!!!
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sumner2k3
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i love everything about that white van.. especially the orange lights on top
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
10th Feb 2008
Its alive! The VAN runs... woo hoo
Here's some pics from today
Happy hungry owner after first start
Some pics during first drive (struggling to get 1st gear at the moment, needs some linkage tweeks)
And how it was left... MOT within the next 2 weeks hopefully.
Im hoping these video links work (never done them before) if it does i'll post some more. Here Goes...
Can anyone see them?
Neil
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Novaneil
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And for those who like classic Mini's.....
Here's some pics of the cars that were in with the Corsa
This was my fave.
Carbon doors and arches, fibreglass boot, bonnet & wings plus plastic windows, one seat and a Turbo engine =
Neil
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jr
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good work
who do all the minis belong to neil ?
[Edited on 10-02-2008 by jr]
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Novaneil
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Youtube links for those who can't see the photobucket link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYUhxtk27-c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfgy5Sfj_hY
More to follow
Neil
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
good work
who do all the minis belong to neil ?
[Edited on 10-02-2008 by jr]
There customers cars at SMMC (Southam Mini & Metro centre) the Red one in the first pic is a very famous rally car and still gets rallied to this day in the Monto Carlo rally amongst others. Its insured for a cool 120k!!! )
Neil
[Edited on 10-02-2008 by Novaneil]
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SportBoy
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van looks propper ghetto
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16V_1600
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I 'kin love that van! Top work fellas
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Rob_Lee
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Awesome but really dont like the intercooler... shame it couldnt have been hidden and had real sleeper!
Only thing that lets it down to be honest... otherwise bloody awesome!
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Novaneil
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Cheers for the comments guys.
Now i've found the wonders of YouTube. Here's a few more Video's of my own Corsa (8v Turbo)
On the Rollers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfZaPsUfX9c
Exhaust Manifold Glowing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2l4ulRCx4Y
And a quick spin up the road and back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CGrSOh33nI
Love the Noise in that one ^^^
Enjoy
[Edited on 10-02-2008 by Novaneil]
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paulocutts
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Nice one mate, loving the chatta of Bens. And nice to see yours moving lol!
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JAA_16v
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Nice one Ben - Glad to see uve finally had some luck
I know what people mean about the intercooler and its not to everyones taste. But tell you what, until you see the car in the flesh you dont realise how awesomly aggresive it looks.
Neil, I think its a general feeling now that we need to see yours on the road too!
Everyone will agree that we are expecting to see both of these at PVS!
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16V_1600
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Nice mate, how much power is the 2.0 8v putting out?
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LAMM13
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Bens car best noise ever
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DannyB
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Great thread, you guy's have probably forgot more than i know about converting cars, youv done a great job.Any news on your mates scooby, theivin pikey twats...should cut there fuckin fingers off like they do to theivs in some countries!Loving your corsa to btw, it sounds amazin.
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
13th Feb 2008
Got some work done on mine tonight at last!
First off I dusted her down with a errrr....duster. lol, still looks pink in the pics though
And started getting rid of bits I don't need.
Does anyone want these? Mint condition and electric
Time to take some weight out of the drivers door and remove the glass
Then I tried to remove the boot glass on my own...... Doh!  Should of waited for help
Theres a good chance this bootlid (minus smashed glass lol) will be forsale soon, make me an offer if you want it (mint condition)
And thats where I got to last night.... oh apart from fitting my new car cover
And this arrived today for Ben's Van
Neil
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16V_1600
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Nice updates mate, the weight saving is coming on a treat!
The only thing that bothers me with stripping a car down that much is selling it on, what do you do about that when you want to sell it? Just sell it as you've finished it and hope a buyer comes along?
Nice bonnet, where from and how much?
Love this thread
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paulocutts
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Whos says he is going to sell it lol!
Nice one matey, you never told me you had the grinder out :-) like it!!
I don't envy you having all that dinamat to remove that padge put in tho lol!! You best go on a diet too if your going all light weight
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