Nuts looking engine bay
#122
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
Its a nova not a mondeo
Its going to be mega bumpy in comparison but any small car on 17's is like that.
Its going to be mega bumpy in comparison but any small car on 17's is like that.
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Thats then down to damping and spring rates.
Bad on back roads, A roads and motorways it would be fine, just means its a bit more of a challenge to drive than your normal car.
Awful is not a word I would use to describe them IMO
Bad on back roads, A roads and motorways it would be fine, just means its a bit more of a challenge to drive than your normal car.
Awful is not a word I would use to describe them IMO
#124
Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
No problem mate, they'll give you the adjustment you want.
I can have the wishbones rose jointed too if you wanted that doing
I can have the wishbones rose jointed too if you wanted that doing
Im going to be getting some totally different wishbones on the front at some point anyway to widen the track slightly probably, i'll have a word with you at the time and perhaps do both together.
Got no shafts to worry about, so not too big a deal making it wider, just some longer wishbones and track rod ends really, i'll leave the standard hubs as you are only talking a couple of % wider track, so not terrible for ackerman angles.
Need to sort out what to do with the arches first though, dont know if I can be arsed with loads of bodywork!
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Pmsl @ the people calling it a chav'd up nova, the fucking thing would piss over alot of rs turbo's etc
fucking has an awesome spec with a 'different' style paintjob, the bodykit isnt lairy at all.
this is a very old pic of my mate ben's Nova that he is re-building
is that chavvy? or isit just all Nova's are 'chav-tastic'.
fucking has an awesome spec with a 'different' style paintjob, the bodykit isnt lairy at all.
this is a very old pic of my mate ben's Nova that he is re-building
is that chavvy? or isit just all Nova's are 'chav-tastic'.
#128
chip it just seems abit amazingly thought out in some ways then not in others, like the roof? spend 9k on a strut brace, why leave the roof not carbon? or the panels, as surely weight loss on the roof is better than the strut brace? also are the windows still glass? it just seems to me alot of work has been put into certain areas then none in other places if the above is right?
in my opinion, the airbrushing/colour looks completly utterly wank, it stands out for the wrong reasons. but also its such a cool car at the same time from a mechanical point of view, ie the engine suspenison, and out of interest dont btcc lumps put out around 300bhp standard? or is that just modern day? because taking all the rules away has not really made much of a difference?
mega cool car mechanically /but wank looking
And there is an rs turbo what would lap faster that my money would be on but youll probably find out that summer next year
james
in my opinion, the airbrushing/colour looks completly utterly wank, it stands out for the wrong reasons. but also its such a cool car at the same time from a mechanical point of view, ie the engine suspenison, and out of interest dont btcc lumps put out around 300bhp standard? or is that just modern day? because taking all the rules away has not really made much of a difference?
mega cool car mechanically /but wank looking
And there is an rs turbo what would lap faster that my money would be on but youll probably find out that summer next year
james
#129
Its not finished in those pics mate, I certainly cant see it ever venturing out on track with the glass still in tact, but it keeps the dust out for now till he has sorted the polycarbs.
Besides, the car cover ends up spare to be sat on the ferrari this way look, lol
Besides, the car cover ends up spare to be sat on the ferrari this way look, lol
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Originally Posted by jhw
chip it just seems abit amazingly thought out in some ways then not in others, like the roof? spend 9k on a strut brace, why leave the roof not carbon? or the panels, as surely weight loss on the roof is better than the strut brace? also are the windows still glass? it just seems to me alot of work has been put into certain areas then none in other places if the above is right?
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I remember Groms car very well when i used to love on Mig a few years ago, great looking car. I went on MIg again about a year ago to ask if the car was still about and what happened to it, no one seemed quite sure.
He cut and remounted all the rear suspension etc...
Great looking car
He cut and remounted all the rear suspension etc...
Great looking car
#132
Originally Posted by vroomtshh
Originally Posted by jhw
chip it just seems abit amazingly thought out in some ways then not in others, like the roof? spend 9k on a strut brace, why leave the roof not carbon? or the panels, as surely weight loss on the roof is better than the strut brace? also are the windows still glass? it just seems to me alot of work has been put into certain areas then none in other places if the above is right?
my point was that if you can spend 9k on a strut brace whats going to save exactly fuckall weight, then a carbon roof is nothing really, as it will save weight in the right place. vroomtsh, whats your track car? got any pics?
also lightweight magnesium wheels or panels are no trouble when spending 9 grand on a strut brace.
would love to see it on track.
and what about the btcc engine? how much did the xes make in btcc spec?
again im not slagging this car, as it could be an amzing track car, its just more thought is needed in place in my opinion.
#134
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Highest ive seen quoted for a BTCC XE is 308bhp
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
Better powerband/more revs?
Not trying to cause an argument chipl, just curious about this nova for some reason
james
#135
Originally Posted by jhw
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Highest ive seen quoted for a BTCC XE is 308bhp
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
Better powerband/more revs?
Not trying to cause an argument chipl, just curious about this nova for some reason
james
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by jhw
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Highest ive seen quoted for a BTCC XE is 308bhp
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
I suspect that was a reverse head one though.
Better powerband/more revs?
Not trying to cause an argument chipl, just curious about this nova for some reason
james
Deffo keep us posted tho if you find anything out chip/other vauxhall peeps, would love to see it out on track!
Hows your nova chip?
james
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Originally Posted by Sidewayz
Pmsl @ the people calling it a chav'd up nova, the fucking thing would piss over alot of rs turbo's etc
is that chavvy? or isit just all Nova's are 'chav-tastic'.
is that chavvy? or isit just all Nova's are 'chav-tastic'.
I think people are just wording it wrong, It looks like your everyday nova, unless you know what it is....
If you was plodding along a road and see it, you wouldnt think anything else apart from "oh no, look at that dick in a nova!"
I love the work thats gone into it, dont get me wrong.... but it does just look like your average "nova"
I nearly even bought an XE Nova... I do like them
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Originally Posted by jhw
Originally Posted by vroomtshh
Originally Posted by jhw
chip it just seems abit amazingly thought out in some ways then not in others, like the roof? spend 9k on a strut brace, why leave the roof not carbon? or the panels, as surely weight loss on the roof is better than the strut brace? also are the windows still glass? it just seems to me alot of work has been put into certain areas then none in other places if the above is right?
Sorry mate but you missed my point entirely
my point was that if you can spend 9k on a strut brace whats going to save exactly fuckall weight, then a carbon roof is nothing really, as it will save weight in the right place. vroomtsh, whats your track car? got any pics?
also lightweight magnesium wheels or panels are no trouble when spending 9 grand on a strut brace.
would love to see it on track.
and what about the btcc engine? how much did the xes make in btcc spec?
again im not slagging this car, as it could be an amzing track car, its just more thought is needed in place in my opinion.
#141
ok well thats prety irrelivant anyway, as its obviously still alot of effort, what i was saying is abit wasted in my opinion as it would have been alot more beneficial doing it to the roof.
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
#142
Originally Posted by jhw
ok well thats prety irrelivant anyway, as its obviously still alot of effort, what i was saying is abit wasted in my opinion as it would have been alot more beneficial doing it to the roof.
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
#143
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by jhw
ok well thats prety irrelivant anyway, as its obviously still alot of effort, what i was saying is abit wasted in my opinion as it would have been alot more beneficial doing it to the roof.
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
chip - looks like its progressing good, would pop down and try lend a hand but its just too far away when im next down south id love to come see it and maybe help abit depending on how much time i have?
James
Keep us updated mate!
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OH MY GOD...! that car looks pathetic.. now, I realise air brushing is a talent, but keep it away from cars please..
I had a Nova SR, great little motor for when I was 17... why are grown men still playing about with these I appreciate you are always on the Net and it would seem you have no life, but seriously how can you genuinely believe that it is the tits of a car.... yes its may have some trick bits (TOTAL waste of money) but it looks shit FULL STOP
I had a Nova SR, great little motor for when I was 17... why are grown men still playing about with these I appreciate you are always on the Net and it would seem you have no life, but seriously how can you genuinely believe that it is the tits of a car.... yes its may have some trick bits (TOTAL waste of money) but it looks shit FULL STOP
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Its a sad fact but if I saw that driving down the road I would think Chav. Waste of money IMHO but each to there own and all that
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I would probably take a picture and send it to that site... whats it called?
boy racers or something.. with all the chav mobils..
Got to feel sorry for these people, and Chip still encourages it... Shame Rather than turbos and stuff Chip, try concentrating on a new clothes collection..
boy racers or something.. with all the chav mobils..
Got to feel sorry for these people, and Chip still encourages it... Shame Rather than turbos and stuff Chip, try concentrating on a new clothes collection..
#153
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
I wish you wouldnt keep telling me what Im saying, as you havent got it right once yet ill wi
THIS is cool! Fucking love Custard Creams.
#154
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by jhw
lol
least i said i want coming because i cant!
Good luck with it anyway mate, and keep us updated
James
least i said i want coming because i cant!
Good luck with it anyway mate, and keep us updated
James
upski for anyone elses info on this car
#156
Originally Posted by Westy
I would probably take a picture and send it to that site... whats it called?
boy racers or something.. with all the chav mobils..
Got to feel sorry for these people, and Chip still encourages it... Shame Rather than turbos and stuff Chip, try concentrating on a new clothes collection..
boy racers or something.. with all the chav mobils..
Got to feel sorry for these people, and Chip still encourages it... Shame Rather than turbos and stuff Chip, try concentrating on a new clothes collection..
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the equivelent of putting martin hadlands escos engine in a flippainted, airbrushed escos on 20s....
fair play though, he made a car he wanted regardless of the fashions or whatever at the time.
fair play though, he made a car he wanted regardless of the fashions or whatever at the time.
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Awesome looking engine and spec but, NO full roll caged, F1 carbon Fibre, custom (whatever) is going to help how fucking ugly that car looks
Truely a...you can make a shit car fast, but it's still shit.. or in this case Damn fucking ugly!
Truely a...you can make a shit car fast, but it's still shit.. or in this case Damn fucking ugly!
#160
Originally Posted by Stavros
Some people, maybe, would say that about Merkur XR4Ti's tho too
I though ZT's car looked very nice, but im into old crap like novas and sierras myself, but certainly I can see your point stav, loads of peopel would say EXACTLY the same about that car as Eric is about this one.
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