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Jun 14, 2010 16:09:05 GMT
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I reckon an 8V 130 lump would be a hoot in a Nova. They were toquey and fast enough to haul a Cavalier round at a decent speed and they're pretty bullet proof lumps.
What power does the X16XEL lob out as standard by the way, I seem to recall someone saying they were about 130-ish?
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Jun 14, 2010 15:41:25 GMT
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Long time lurker first time poster This used to be in mint condition when I first drove past it about 4 years ago ZOINKS! Is that a genuine Calibre do you know and where abouts is it please?
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Jun 14, 2010 15:37:02 GMT
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I wonder what would happen if you added another or different cat and got the emissions down a bit? Would that class it in the lower tax bracket or would they just go off the manafacturer's figures? These are fantastic off road by the way and as they're designed for sub zero temp's they're pretty damned good.
Take it you have spares back up OP and how does warranty work?
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Some of us love Novas, don't worry! To me they're thankfully dropping off the radar of people who fit snow plough bumpers, daft kits and Runcorn bridge lookalike/Meccano rear spoilers. Subtle is the way to go with Novas I think, slight drop, some tasty old skool alloys and a decent engine. The X16XEL engine is a pretty good lump tbh and parts etc for them are everywhere, plus they should take a reasonable amount of tuning before they become unreliable/self imploding.
Keep us updated with the build please.
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Ye Gads, that was a long time ago, 26 years to be exact.
Hmm I think I'd have probably been in a two door, pre-airflow Mk1 Consul Cortina 1200 delux. The one with the 3 bearing crank and the one that over heated every fifty yards. Absolutely loved it though! Also would have been knocking about on one of my KH250s, terrorising the neighbourhood and covering people in spots of 2T oil. Happy days.
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Say what?
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Jun 13, 2010 21:43:42 GMT
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Many thanks Jo, the feeling was mutual. Nice to know there are genuine, polite, nice people like yourself out there. Also very happy it's gone to a good home.
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Jun 13, 2010 20:52:34 GMT
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Sold!
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Jun 13, 2010 14:31:05 GMT
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Many thanks Edatec.
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Jun 13, 2010 13:45:58 GMT
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I'm going to play my 'provisonally sold' card here I think. Thanks to Urbanparanoia and Jo!
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Jun 13, 2010 10:38:11 GMT
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Thanks Urban, back at you sir. Have also pm'd reply to Jo by the way.
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Erm, like yeah Dave but there is a little (and I do mean little sorry) room for negotiation.
Thanks for the comments by the way folks. I really wouldn't offer it if I didn't need the money as it's a nice place to be just bumbling round in it.
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Jun 12, 2010 15:47:51 GMT
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Jun 12, 2010 14:55:15 GMT
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Kev,
I'll pm you the number of my mucker who is THE expert on Perkins lumps if you like? If he doesn't know then honestly nobody will.
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Jun 12, 2010 14:52:16 GMT
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This is something of a grey area tbh. I've asked loads of different garages for a duplicate MOT certificate (they cost a tenner by the way) and every flaming one said they wouldn't do it if they didn't test it themselves.
This flies in the face of what VOSA say and apparantly if you report the garage in question for refusing you a duplicate they will get will get rollocked. Rightly so too imho.
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Jun 12, 2010 11:53:22 GMT
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Non-turbo, pulls very well. Ideally like cash or smaller car for missus and son, both of whom are learning to drive.
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Chester, Cheshire.
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Lol, could do but petrol costs maybe slightly expensive!
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Jun 11, 2010 16:56:58 GMT
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Fox EVO 4 17" alloys, in ever poplier 4x100 flava... Three have no tyres, one has one that is possibly just legal. Think one centre cap missing and wheels have usual scuffs etc, but at this price they're ideal for spares/racing or weighing in! £40 collection only from near Chester.
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Take it you can do motorcycle wheels too? Have you a price list anywhere too please, apologies if I missed it?
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