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Apr 18, 2009 18:00:32 GMT
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Well heres my runaround for while my mini gets fixed, Its a 1989 vauxhall nova saloon, complete with retro box shaped charm (or lack of it.) Its a strange car to drive, and I think I'm just about used to the shocking handling now! This car is in serious need of lowering and being made stiffer. It has recently been converted to electronic ignition and had a new clutch, and runs incredibly smoothly.     and some ideas:   |
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Mike
East Midlands
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Apr 18, 2009 20:59:24 GMT
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The photoshop looks ace! You've got to watch out for the ridiculous Vauxhall offset though, it's something like ET49. Mad.
I'd still be tempted to leave it as it is, it's never going to feel as good as your Mini handling-wise.
Crappy to hear about your Mini by the way, people are sh!t. Someone hit my Golf recently and just drove off, luckily they just broke the bumper, but I'm still angry about it even now.
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May 25, 2009 23:57:59 GMT
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Fungus
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May 31, 2009 14:36:50 GMT
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wicked roof rack!
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Colonelk
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May 31, 2009 15:03:57 GMT
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that photoshop isnt a million miles from do-able with the gaz coilovers I believe  |
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May 31, 2009 16:20:51 GMT
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Speed bumps?  |
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May 31, 2009 16:43:42 GMT
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curse word speed bumps that looks the nuts!!
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Jul 14, 2009 21:34:25 GMT
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haven't put anything in this thread for a while, so heres a bit of an update I've decided to strip out the nova and make it into a bit more fun, but on a tight budget. So far I've won some -60mm lowering springs and shocks from ebay for £10.50, these wheels for £50:  and the stripping is free! heres the progress as of today (haven't got the ebay stuff yet):    cheap bucket seat that I got from a mini show last year, was £12 iirc floor will be hammerite black  can't wait to get the stance sorted |
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Mike
East Midlands
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Jul 14, 2009 21:37:30 GMT
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You're a jammy beggar with those ebay wins, looking forward to seeing this come together.
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Jul 19, 2009 18:09:40 GMT
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got the wheels now  I love them, one of my favourite styles   I'm becoming a wheel whore!   hehe anyway, onto the Nova:  looking quite untidy, been using the bonnet as a paint tester    as you can see, slamming is medically needed, and some arch flaring, but its an improvement at least |
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Jul 19, 2009 18:29:39 GMT
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looking good.. but as you say it needs hitting with a big stick! quick go in paint!! but you get the idea?!!  |
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Jul 19, 2009 18:37:37 GMT
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looking good.. but as you say it needs hitting with a big stick! quick go in paint!! but you get the idea?!! oh yeah! Those shocks better get here soon  |
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Jan 20, 2010 18:37:48 GMT
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Jan 20, 2010 19:38:37 GMT
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I spy MBUK freebie stickers!
And err, whats that hanging off the front bumper? Drivers side?
Oil cooler?
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Jan 20, 2010 19:43:44 GMT
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yeah its an oil cooler, just a prop in that picture though |
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Jan 20, 2010 20:02:04 GMT
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Really loving the wheels and tyres ;D
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Sven
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Jan 20, 2010 22:09:07 GMT
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Mate, you didn't hurt that johnny did you?
Looks a zillion times better ...
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1969 Chevrolet 4x4 C10 Pickup
1969 VW extended cab pickup (doka)
1980 Volvo 240DL
1995 Mazda Miata MX-5
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2011 MK Indy R (building)
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Jan 20, 2010 22:37:38 GMT
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was only looking at the potatochop i did of this the other day,and wondered what ever happened to it.. look good my man!best get the back done now!!
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Jan 20, 2010 23:08:56 GMT
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Approximately low enough at the front now  I really hope you have no speedbumps nearby |
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bmw156
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Jan 20, 2010 23:58:46 GMT
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lol don't see many novas on here. shame yours if a more door. but its still cool. head over to pngclub and sign up, loads of parts and people, a very active forum |
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