mk1 nova turbo-euro look

Darcy · 02-04-2008, 22:33

hi guys n girls. im new to the forum so thought id introduce myself and my nova

before work commenced

stripping began

bay welded and sealed

in paint shop

**Benn** · 02-04-2008, 22:41

Looks good dude.
Going for the fully smooth look?

Darcy · 02-04-2008, 22:42

paintshop cont'd

back from paint

loom modded to run under wings

engine in

**Benn** · 02-04-2008, 22:43

Nice, looms run in the same way mine is. Turbo to.. cool.

Darcy · 02-04-2008, 22:54

cheers. just posting final pics now

Darcy · 02-04-2008, 22:59

any comments welcomed

**Benn** · 02-04-2008, 23:03

Ah it is that one i've seen before,
Tis very nice, My turbo rimns are getting polished too.
Love it dude.
Coiloverd rear end? or just very low springs?

RUSSELLB1904 · 02-04-2008, 23:03

Now thats low, of all the nova's i've seen i have never seen one that low before i never knew it would be possible without major and scrubbage......

What an amazing transformation and i love that colour...... good work.....

Darcy · 02-04-2008, 23:07

cheers. its running avo coilovers all round. when i did the rear disc conversion i fitted the stub axles 20mm higher on the beam so 60mm springs=80mm drop so god knows how low it is with the avos on its bump stops lol. only catches slightly on off side but i think thats due to a bit of positive camber on that wheel. need to shim the stub axle to get geometry right

CoupeUK · 02-04-2008, 23:46

I like that.

Like that alot!

Well done!

LongLiveTheNova · 03-04-2008, 00:16

Thats looking awesome

TIDGE · 03-04-2008, 00:23

one of the best novas i have ever seen properly cool

braders · 03-04-2008, 00:32

About time you joined up Darcy, ill see you on saturday when you come an see this engine from me. Nova looks mint mate.

Darcy · 03-04-2008, 00:41

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Originally Posted by braders

About time you joined up Darcy, ill see you on saturday when you come an see this engine from me. Nova looks mint mate.

cheers mate se ya then, tidge, do i know you? i noticed your local to me

Nom Tova · 03-04-2008, 06:50

dr darcy. didnt know you knew how to use a computer

PR1 C3Y GSI · 03-04-2008, 07:09

amazing nova this, bloody stupid quick too, ripped me stg 4 astra sri turbo to bits

EY · 03-04-2008, 07:25

Very cool, liking the polished tubby wheels

Ross.s · 03-04-2008, 10:09

very nice one of the best nova's iv seen!!

**CraigGreen** · 03-04-2008, 11:12

Liking that. Colour compliments the polished alloy rims. mk1 bumpers too, nice choice.

I would've soldered the loom not crimped it, hope it stays together eh?

Any more plans?

Darcy · 03-04-2008, 11:32

thanks for comments. having sides repainted, bumper ribs smoothed bar the top rib. relocate header tank. fill/smooth chassis legs. the looms held together for over a year now so must be ok lol

**CraigGreen** · 03-04-2008, 11:40

What seats you got in there.

braders · 03-04-2008, 11:47

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

What seats you got in there.

Hes got Recaros mate. Im sure Darcy will post some more pics up for you if you want though.

Ian Gsi16v · 03-04-2008, 12:35

Seen this at the last cruise I went to, about 18 months ago, was lovin it

**Benn** · 03-04-2008, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

thanks for comments. having sides repainted, bumper ribs smoothed bar the top rib. relocate header tank. fill/smooth chassis legs. the looms held together for over a year now so must be ok lol

Sounds good dude, smoothed bays rule.

**Benn** · 03-04-2008, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

thanks for comments. having sides repainted, bumper ribs smoothed bar the top rib. relocate header tank. fill/smooth chassis legs. the looms held together for over a year now so must be ok lol

Sounds good dude, smoothed bays rule.