Nova 1.0 build (Trackday car) - Page 71

lee303 · 02-05-2008, 13:38

cos they were mega cheap and the dunlop is a stiff sidewalled tyre too

The Simps · 02-05-2008, 15:43

55 will be interesting! lol

essexgte · 02-05-2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by lee303

cos they were mega cheap and the dunlop is a stiff sidewalled tyre too

Fair do's, if the sidewalls are nice & stiff then the profile shouldn't be a massive problem on a light car like the nova, just the ride height to deal with clearing the front arches, good to get them cheap as well, bonus.

Are replacements cheap or will you only have the 4 to play with at the nice price?

I'm going to go for medium compound AO48R's purely because I know they are a stock tyre so can be replaced no problem & proven to perform on a light car like the nova.

I've made my mistakes buying cheap remould types (Indysport - TR's) & then (too hard) Yokohama slicks, both were a waste of time & I should have just bitten the bullet & bought the right tyres for the car in the first place.

Good to see you have another option available to you, hope it works out well.

The Simps · 02-05-2008, 18:55

I've just picked up a set of A048r's in soft compound part worn to have a try with. Never done a trackday with a performance tyre so looking forward to seeing the difference.

Will it matter that much if I go for a good standard road tyre on the back?

lee303 · 02-05-2008, 21:07

it may well make the balance of the car a little wayward, but tbh the rear wheels are mainly there to stop the bumper hitting the floor so you'll be ok

**spanishfly** · 03-05-2008, 08:03

Well he 55 profile, make the overall diameter 17mm more. I really need to go up around 20mm on my suspension anyway (To make the lower arms sit flat) If I can't get these on the car, i'll just sell them on, i'm sure to get my money back

The Simps · 03-05-2008, 10:46

thats the spirit!

lee, the way I looked at it is that if the back end steps out its not a bad thing!

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 14:23

Well todays extra HOT work. I've had to retire now due to heat. Although I did start at 9

Todays mission: Fit following parts:
400 lb rear springs,
275 lb Front springs,
Oil pressure sender and gauge,
Oil temp sender and guage,
Rubber mount Facet,
Seperate switch for facet,
Fit SBD type C manifold.

Well to start of on a bad, I didn't fit the type C, going to do it when I can get the rest of the system made too.

New 7" 400lb spring compared to the std 9" 190lb I had in there. The shorter spring has meant the same ride height is possible with the spring sitting higher. (clearing, I hope my 55 profile tyres)

Sitting in the arch happy, when I let the car down it doesn't dip at all, even with the shocks on soft!!

Front springs, Blue are the new 275lb, 8", black are the 250lb 9".

To some peoples disapointment, I have also raised the vehicles front ride height.
This is how it sits now,

because it means I get...

Then onto the gauges...
First to fit the temp sender and oil pressure sensor...

I mounted them here,

Anyone clarify where these go..
Rear mount, Engine mount, Gearbox mount.

Will get on tomorrow and do the mounts and the other things i've got to do.

namkeaps · 07-05-2008, 14:27

looking good as always dude. excellent progress. those sbd manifolds make a hll of a difference too! so much more flow

DaveB · 07-05-2008, 14:28

TypeC Manifolds are huge aren't they?

I'm fitting mine tonight

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by DaveB

TypeC Manifolds are huge aren't they?

I'm fitting mine tonight

Yes, I'm going to get a front sitting fan, as I reckon the nova one will have to be sacrificed!

Still need to wrap it too!

DaveB · 07-05-2008, 14:40

Hmm, I'll let you know how I get on then LOL Haven't even unwrapped mine from the bubble wrap it came in

If the fan touches the manifold I'm going to tuck the rad under the slam panel and mount the top with er, cable ties

I'm not wrapping mine; aside from the cost, and effort of wrapping it - I drive the car on too many 'country' roads for it to last long without bottoming out.

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by DaveB

Hmm, I'll let you know how I get on then LOL Haven't even unwrapped mine from the bubble wrap it came in

If the fan touches the manifold I'm going to tuck the rad under the slam panel and mount the top with er, cable ties

I'm not wrapping mine; aside from the cost, and effort of wrapping it - I drive the car on too many 'country' roads for it to last long without bottoming out.

**CraigGreen** · 07-05-2008, 15:15

Those mounts. L - R

Rear mount, solid drivers side mount. Fr gearbox mount.

Ride height still looks purposefull IMO. Too low encourages bump steer anyway.

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 15:26

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

Those mounts. L - R

Rear mount, solid drivers side mount. Fr gearbox mount.

Ride height still looks purposefull IMO. Too low encourages bump steer anyway.

Cheers Craig, I thought that was the case.

Yeah rise height still sits well, tyres just don't sit in the arches anymore.

Means the lower arms are flat, also as you say bump steer.

fennyLET · 07-05-2008, 15:27

Sorry to hyjack but how long is a Nova? Bumper to bumper?

**Benn** · 07-05-2008, 16:26

Looks good dude, i cant wait to get my gaz stuff...
Still cant get oer the 55 tyres...
Ride looks good... could be lower tho

I like the colour of your block...lol

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Blue are the new 275lb,

i went for 300s for the front...

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Benn

Looks good dude, i cant wait to get my gaz stuff...
Still cant get oer the 55 tyres...
Ride looks good... could be lower tho

I like the colour of your block...lol

i went for 300s for the front...

I was gonna go 280, but they didn't do them in the length I wanted. 300's will be fine, maybe a bit too hard.

jonlem · 07-05-2008, 16:34

Looks good Spinach, I personally found 275's too soft, as your using good tires you may find it ok.

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by jonlem

Looks good Spinach, I personally found 275's too soft, as your using good tires you may find it ok.

Will see how it goes. Next up in this size are 300's, and I reckon they'll be too hard.

**Benn** · 07-05-2008, 16:54

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Originally Posted by spanishfly

I was gonna go 280, but they didn't do them in the length I wanted. 300's will be fine, maybe a bit too hard.

All i'm worried about.

DragXE · 07-05-2008, 19:41

Is this the sender adaptor you used? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=022

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 19:42

Yes from the same person too

ad4mb1nns · 07-05-2008, 19:56

looking good mate has been a good read

**spanishfly** · 07-05-2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by ad4mb1nns

looking good mate has been a good read