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calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 20:16

Hi, new to forum few details of car i have been building

Nova with x16xe (just fitted just trying to sort wiring at moment)
stripped out with MSA spec weld in cage
round alloy fuel tank
1x bucket seat/harness
poly carbs all round (except windscreen)
fiberglass wide arches
fiberglass bonnet
fiberglass boot
fiberglass doors

i will put pictures up once i look through my build thread as its an ongoing project and bit of mess at the moment.

Stuart H

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25th Jun 11 at 20:17

Look forward to pics bud

DannyB

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25th Jun 11 at 20:25

Sounds awesome mate, the more pics the better

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 20:52

Quick picture, a few month old to give you an idea (ex F/G doors there)

i had a white SRi that was similar ex the F/G doors and had bolt in cage but i had it 4 years and was abuse then left for a year so i will try start it from when i replaced the shell.

[Edited on 25-06-2011 by calibra-keith]

Jed D

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25th Jun 11 at 21:02

quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Sounds awesome mate, the more pics the better

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:05

basically how i got it after i removed a few parts (bonnet, boot, windows and bumpers)

tinted poly carbs

aluminum tank

swirl pot

fibreglass bonnet

fibreglass boot

Then started putting some parts on off the other,

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:08

and then the fiberglass doors

made by chris (16xe_chris) cmcomposites

Trial fit

and the gaps, about the same as all the doors i have seen so no problems there,

and the bits off the old door and hinges,

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:09

Started measuring and marking up,

then the handles,

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:10

and the lock mech,

almost on, (no tape)

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:12

also had a little play about with a grill from old golf i had, (not sure yet but worth a try for free)

then cut a slice down middle to get the same bend as the golfs are straight, (pictures are not great)

then with bumper placed (needs lifting up anyway)

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:13

engine coming out

engine in

i also had a go at fitting the corsa rad just couple little bits (old unused brackets) to cut out for a better fit so im happy about that,

need to do the wiring, gear linkage and bit of plumbing and see if she starts again

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:15

Small update, while taking rest of bits of corsa before it goes to scrap on friday i tried to get a few bits ready for working on nova tomorrow,

corsa internal shifter to try fit, its basically there already just a bit to trim away from old one that was welded in

fuel lines, should be nice and easy job.

then trimmed bits off the bumper and removed bumper irons

then had a pre school moment

bit more trimming to do on bumper, new fittings and tidy up, just need some squares then the car can be educational

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 21:18

corsa brake servo and direct pedal set up, other than cutting the hole (i dont mind) anything else to know other than moving the battery ?

and gets rid of the old brackets and long bar save weight

Started my wiring nightmare, i think i will be using fair bit of the loom now, i first started with this

another set of wires are coming in by the standard nova hole and i need to drill a hole at other side, i have put the fuel line through the old heater water pipe and they come out direct to where they need to be i need 2 rubber bungs to stop it rubbing

anyone fitted corsa dash ?

I had a little go at fitting corsa dash, almost got there but a little to much work, it did sit pretty good and looked ok at one point when lifted up (sadly not in the pictures) but gave up

so made life easier

i have also spent a bit of time stripping down my wires getting rid of anything i dont need (not 100% on a few yet)

what are these for and can i get rid

also what wires must i not cut from plug that goes in back of dials for revs, speedo and temp (i know come are for lights/indicators)

Corsa_Sport21

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25th Jun 11 at 21:23

Will be keeping an eye on this.

Looks like a project that will actually get finished.

Got high hopes for this.Keep it up.

AlexW

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25th Jun 11 at 22:02

Why are you using the compete corsa loom? Thats a waste of time.

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 22:14

quote:
Originally posted by AW06
Why are you using the compete corsa loom? Thats a waste of time.

i started with one yes, plugged most stuff in now stripping what i dont need (most of its gone only spent an hour or 2 in total) once im done and happy i will re do with new smaller fuse box and wire up better but working out whats what with wiring is not my strong point but once i know what i need/dont need im fine.

DannyB

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25th Jun 11 at 22:38

That Golf grille looks brilliant mate

calibra-keith

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25th Jun 11 at 22:56

quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
That Golf grille looks brilliant mate

at first i wasn't sure, but i know it wont be to everyone's taste but grew on me, and i had it left over from my old mk1 GTi cab so gave it a go

then did mk2 GTi conversion, rear disc setup, fitted few new wings sprayed it black to help protect ready for respray (but then sold it)

calibra-keith

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26th Jun 11 at 20:37

Also forgot to add,

2l brakes, seam welded, Chassis Strengthening kit, MSA logged

i am also looking into what i can do to the x16xe (other than powerbox) im not familiar with this engine

AlexW

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26th Jun 11 at 20:52

Other than powerbox, cams, decent 4-2-1 mani, plus freeflowing exhaust, ARP bolts and raised rev limit.

Mark.W

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26th Jun 11 at 21:15

Looks like an interesting project this mate.

Will be keeping an eye on it

calibra-keith

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26th Jun 11 at 22:22

quote:
Originally posted by Mark.W
Looks like an interesting project this mate.

Will be keeping an eye on it

cheers mate,

quote:
Originally posted by AW06
Other than powerbox, cams, decent 4-2-1 mani, plus freeflowing exhaust, ARP bolts and raised rev limit.

im starting to look on net and forums see whats been done and my options, what abot corsa vxr turbo setup ?

calibra-keith

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25th Jul 11 at 19:45

Not really an update, engine turns over needs fuel, but parts im after dont seem to be coming up or possible scammers (just had a close call),

i got rudely woken up this morning and ended up with another corsa