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wilson_sri

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Registered: 31st Aug 04
Location: Dunfermline Drives: Technics 1210s
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16th Aug 07 at 20:27

Well folks as some of you may know i had a wee accident in the nova. Was going to just fix the damage then sell it, but decided to go the whole way and build my ultimate dream nova.

Some history of the car so far. bought the car in April from Kano off here, then fitted some cavy gsi wheels for a while

Then went on the trusty old speedlines, astra mudflaps and a set of 80mm rear stock rod springs

Ran around in it for a while just enjoying the car untill i had a wee accident with a renault and it ended up looking like this

So decided to take her off the road and rebuild her and change the engine to a c20let. Now sitting in my garage, started taking bits off ready for a respray in a few weeks. Puting brand new genuine front wings, bonnet and bumpers on which are coming all the way over from luxemborg

Engine plans are where im focusing, wanting a strong reliable engine, power aim is 280bhp minimum, hoping for 300 mark though. Plans are

Phase 3 LET
Courtney fast road cams
vxr injectors
steel headgasket
arp bolts
uprated pistons
OE Throttle body
Maybe a hybrid turbo, but i doubt it.

Interior will be getting set about aswell. Front seats are away getting retrimmed in leather and black cloth as we speak, doorcards are also away. Going to fit a black carpet (well spray paint the standard one

) A hald white roll cage will also be getting fitted.

Handling the suspension will be gaz gold coilovers, whiteling arp and superflex all round.

Will try and remember to update this as i go along.

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TheCam

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Registered: 16th Mar 07
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16th Aug 07 at 20:37

gonna be awesome wilson, this is gonna set you back some tho.

wilson_sri

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16th Aug 07 at 20:38

Aww dont worry mate iv got plenty cash lol

SwN

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17th Aug 07 at 07:42

Should be good when done m8 , seen your nova a few weeks ago at knockhill @ the time attack , you were just leaving as i was going in , ( i was in the scoob ) also noticed ur wee bump and wondered what happened , but shud turn out for the better

Hamish

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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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17th Aug 07 at 07:57

First things first with the engine. BUY A LSD. Your gunna need it

Plans sound good mate

fraser

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17th Aug 07 at 09:19

looks ace mate, keep this thread updated. as should make a good read
nice1
fraser

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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17th Aug 07 at 10:55

dibs on this when its for sale

wilson_sri

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Registered: 31st Aug 04
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17th Aug 07 at 19:38

quote:
Originally posted by Hamish
First things first with the engine. BUY A LSD. Your gunna need it

Plans sound good mate

Planning on a f28 box, had the f20 in my old turbo corsa and it was pretty much useless from standing start.

Probably wont be long till i sell it Jambo, i seem to spend thousands on cars then sell them on as soon as im finished

-wylo-

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Registered: 4th Oct 04
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17th Aug 07 at 19:42

Good effort wilson. Glad to see your going for it, u were unsure still the other day when i seen you.

Also. Shot of 10K off you? how no?

STEvieXE

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Registered: 21st Jan 03
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17th Aug 07 at 19:44

do yourself a favour and take the nova to an insurance approved bodyshop and get the chassis measured and aligned if needs be before u start.

prob doesnt need it but better to be safe than sorry. if it doesnt need aligned, an hour will do it

wilson_sri

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17th Aug 07 at 19:44

Aye mate just decided to go for it, will regret selling it!

I take it wee daryl was telling you the price tag then? lol

wilson_sri

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17th Aug 07 at 19:45

quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
do yourself a favour and take the nova to an insurance approved bodyshop and get the chassis measured and aligned if needs be before u start.

prob doesnt need it but better to be safe than sorry. if it doesnt need aligned, an hour will do it

Getting done before paint mate

-wylo-

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17th Aug 07 at 20:09

quote:
Originally posted by wilson_sri
Aye mate just decided to go for it, will regret selling it!

I take it wee daryl was telling you the price tag then? lol

ha ha aye, u sed yourself other day in the bakers too.

be worth every penny if you actually keep the car this time!

Chris C

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21st Aug 07 at 19:21

Gald to see it's gonna ge a proper engine lol

wilson_sri

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25th Aug 07 at 19:13

Well i finally got set in about the car today! Got the bodywork bits off that are getting replaced. Brand new wings, bonnet, bumper and sideskirts to go on. Then tackled the job of removing the engine, was nice and easy didnt get any hassle apart from one bolt that stripped on the manifold, but managed to hammer on a 10mm socket and get it off.
Glad to say the project started off without a hitch.

Set about taking the panels off

Then onto the engine, thats me in the ford overalls

Finished off with a nice empty bay ready to get seam welded.

Next to do is seam weld the engine bay and fit the chris astley strenghening (sp) kit i bought. Then will be going for paint

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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26th Aug 07 at 12:13

Looking good

Rob E

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26th Aug 07 at 12:43

looking good mate

have you sold the 1.6 engine yet? i know someone who is after one for their nova if your interested in selling

wilson_sri

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Registered: 31st Aug 04
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26th Aug 07 at 14:16

Cheers folks, na p3boy havent sold it yet!

wilson_sri

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26th Aug 07 at 15:42

Just picked up a set of audi door handles today

ChrisBoom

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26th Aug 07 at 21:05

I really want your old engine, pitty I have no money/cant insure it.

STEvieXE

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26th Aug 07 at 21:29

audi handles will look good

wilson_sri

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26th Aug 07 at 22:32

They certainly will! Wasnt going to do any changes to bodywork but got them for next to fuck all off a mate so thought why not! There on ricks turbo nova and look awesome http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=311897&page=3

STEvieXE

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27th Aug 07 at 13:01

yeah shit job fitting them tho...

wilson_sri

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27th Aug 07 at 16:57

Hows that? Just a case of welding panel into door and smoothing over. Everything should just (hopefully) line up fine for catches etc

STEvieXE

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27th Aug 07 at 17:01

yeah welding panel into door in exactly the same place on either side.

welding the joints up solid (or it will sink over time) distorting the door with the heat. then repairing the damage.

alot of work in that. should only be a case of making/adapting new rods from ur lock to the new handle etc as ud be using the original nova locking mechanism, only diff would be the handle etc

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