my new nova

[david_white]

Re: my new nova

Well done on a stonking qualifying in todays DMN Jezza, not only did he do a giant killing act by qualifying 12th fastest out of at least 32 cars in the little nova, but he also beat most of the 'usual' giant killers. If I'm not mistaken he was above the likes of Bill Richards and Richard Brent which says it all.

Unfortunately a little trip into druids gravel trap ended his session early but worse still snapped his cam belt meaning an early bath. A big shame as his qualifying performance raised more than a few eyebrows and I for one can't wait to see this car do more of the same next year Keep at it mate

[Toymex]

Re: my new nova

Thanks for that Dave ,it was a bit of a bitter sweet qualifying for me first time i have driven the car in the damp ,let alone on slicks in the damp but the car was stunning to say the least,Massive thanks again go to AndY Tedder who sets the car up .
Took the car home early and Andy came round with his mate Tom ,whipped the head off and luckily there is no piston or head damage cams are in 1 piece and only the very slightest of witness marks on 1 piston ,so Andy is going to strip the head and check the valves . i will just have to wait to see how many are bent but i am hoping for just the 2
Roll on next year hopefully we will all be out and get a whole season in

[4parajon]

Re: my new nova

Gutted for you Jez, hope its not too serious fella.

[PIG]

Re: my new nova

gutted mate,hope the damage aint to bad fella

[Retromotorsport]

Re: my new nova

Well done Jezz , and bad luck .. a definet day

[Toymex]

Re: my new nova

Thanks chaps,just had a progress report from Andy 2 bent valves and 1 damaged bucket so not too painfull a little trip to Sbd in the week and all should be good

[playtimeover]

Re: my new nova

i got fed up waiting to finish the escort so thought i would treat myself ,i saw this it has competed in hill climbs for the last 15 years. It is only 1300cc but has quaife straight cut ,lsd gearbox coilovers grooved discs and uprated calipers came third in class at harewood hill in march ,the previous owners first outing,now i just need tofind out what liciences etc i need and find a local ish venue to go and have a play any advice as to classes etc much appreciated

Wuuuuuuuhuuuuuuu! Nice nova..

[Toymex]

Re: my new nova

Well not done too much since my visit to the brands gravel trap,but i have allways thought it looks a bit plain so my lovely daughter bought me some stickers for fathers day




Plough lane coachworks have painted my wheel centres orange aswell ,i just need to pick them up and rebuild the wheels then i will be properly tango,d
Sorry about the pics they are off my phone

[jonboy]

Re: my new nova

Looking good

[david_white]

Re: my new nova

Looks nice jezza, like the orange.
Will you get away with the rear screen decal though?

[Toymex]

Re: my new nova

I dont know Dave are there regs regarding it? you can still see out the back i made sure before i fitted it

Looks nice jezza, like the orange.
Will you get away with the rear screen decal though?

[Graham]

Re: my new nova

blue book doesnt allow advertising on windows so it may fall foul that way

[Toymex]

Re: my new nova

How do people get away with the demon tweeks sunstrips Graham ?

blue book doesnt allow advertising on windows so it may fall foul that way

[Graham]

Re: my new nova

IIRC sunstrips/visors are specifically allowed within certain diamentions

[Retromotorsport]

Re: my new nova

Grahams correct, the sunstrip visor is allowed to carry advertising and logo's , but must still allow 250mm vertical clear view .. i belive only the drivers name and blood group can be displayed on the windows, exception is manufacturer/dealer applied graphics,