Nova sprint c turbo

twag · 22-03-2008, 10:13

Thought i would put a thread on here seeing as i use this site alot. Ive had this car since i was 17. It started life as a standard 1.2 merit plus. since then it has been converted to a 1.6 then 2l 16v and now a c20let. Heres a few pics of it various stages.

Onve i had all the engine in and finished i started it up and the cambelt slipped destroying the head! So i had the engine completly rebuilt with a reconed hybrid turbo.

Then came the chance to purchase this sprint c kit, at the time i was bored with the nova and its looks so i thought sod and brought it. since then ive had many problems and set back but ive finally finished it (well almost)

then i finally got round to having it sprayed for a bargain £500

The car is certainly not a concours build but im happy with it and it should be alot of fun.

I will update with the full spec and further updates soon

bowman · 22-03-2008, 10:19

looks more like an r5 turbo than a nova now!

twag · 22-03-2008, 10:23

Cant see it myself

Rs1 · 22-03-2008, 10:42

Was looking like a real nice nova until that kit went on, now it looks ****ing awful and definatly resembles a dimma kitted r5.
Oh well, as long as you like it, thats all that matters.

fennyLET · 22-03-2008, 10:51

The second set of wheels look ace imoa

RallycorsaB · 22-03-2008, 10:51

Ummm, perhaps wider wheels, looks like the arches are out of sink with the wheels.. Where abouts are u?

twag · 22-03-2008, 11:00

wheels are the correct wheels for the kit so they wont be changed. the kit is far from some ****ty dimma kit. it is a genuine irmscher kit used for rallying in the 80's.

twag · 22-03-2008, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Rs1

Was looking like a real nice nova until that kit went on, now it looks ****ing awful and definatly resembles a dimma kitted r5.
Oh well, as long as you like it, thats all that matters.

mate not really interested in comments like '****ing' awful so dont bother wasting your time. that goes for any one else with the same opinion.

reason i put a thread up on this site is seeing as it is a vauxhall site and with it being a very rare genuine kit i thought there mite be some interest.

RallycorsaB · 22-03-2008, 11:08

Most people on here do not remember that far back! I do!

twag · 22-03-2008, 11:14

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Originally Posted by RallycorsaB

Most people on here do not remember that far back! I do!

suppose not, the kit is older than me lol. im in holbury near the esso refinery.

spue2001 · 22-03-2008, 11:17

i really like this car , i looks like the novas of my childhood . the ones all the 20 year olds drove when i was ten . for me its a bit of history

novashed · 22-03-2008, 11:27

i like the retro kit, im sure your going to hear more comments about the wheels, but i think another wheel choice could set it off even more, perhaps a rally orientated design to keep with the heritage of the kit?

Rs1 · 22-03-2008, 11:28

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Originally Posted by twag

mate not really interested in comments like '****ing' awful so dont bother wasting your time. that goes for any one else with the same opinion.

reason i put a thread up on this site is seeing as it is a vauxhall site and with it being a very rare genuine kit i thought there mite be some interest.

You dont want any comments unless they are good

Everyone has their opinion mate, if you dont like it then why post up about your car on a site that has a reply comments facility? Not everyone will think your car is nice.
It looked really nice with the multispoke and std arches, youve spolit it imo

Dai G · 22-03-2008, 11:32

have you got any pics of a nova c sprint?
pretty cool looking car mate, reminds me of the cavalier calibre from the front

twag · 22-03-2008, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Rs1

You dont want any comments unless they are good

Everyone has their opinion mate, if you dont like it then why post up about your car on a site that has a reply comments facility? Not everyone will think your car is nice.
It looked really nice with the multispoke and std arches, youve spolit it imo

if you dont like then just say you dont like it, there is no need for '****ing awful, just like i said. now leave it at that!

EY · 22-03-2008, 11:36

Sorry, but i'm not a fan of that kit.

**Gordon Livsey** · 22-03-2008, 11:44

looks nice and retro, is that the same kit that was on the nova spider convertibles

looks different from the usuall subtle gsi kitted novas with speedlines, its nice to see a change from the usuall mundane stuff

twag · 22-03-2008, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Dai G

have you got any pics of a nova c sprint?
pretty cool looking car mate, reminds me of the cavalier calibre from the front

heres a pic ive found, theres really isnt alot of info on this car, ive searched the internet many times.

Dai G · 22-03-2008, 12:38

i done a quick search and didnt find anything.
i like it

EDIT: needs the black decals too imo

twag · 22-03-2008, 12:45

just found this

have a look at this site covers the complete history of the nova in ammense detail

www.opel-corsa-a.com

bowman · 22-03-2008, 12:48

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Originally Posted by twag

Cant see it myself

Sorry i meant gordini turbo!

Definately abit differerant, I can remember the kit from years back..... they look good in white... like the sport.... I think some peroid vynal work would go along way......

**Gordon Livsey** · 22-03-2008, 12:58

agree!!!! i think some nova sport graphics would look nice on that.

twag · 22-03-2008, 13:11

as soon as its moted im going to get the vinyl strip made to go round it, like in the pics above.

novashed · 22-03-2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by twag

as soon as its moted im going to get the vinyl strip made to go round it, like in the pics above.

that might make the world of difference actually, plus something in the vent holes on the rear bumper.

Rs1 · 22-03-2008, 16:35

Rob's spyder carries this kit of well