Guest acexxx Posted April 12, 2010 Got this last month. Was going to build a Mi16 205 but this was a lot cheaper and already built The Spec List 2.5 v6 from a cavalier with 3.0 v6 cams Chipped ECU 5 Stud conversion v6 brakes all round on Greenstuff pads Braided brake lines all round AVO front Coilovers GAZ Gold Rear coilovers Full roll cage Lightened Wheels from a cavalier turbo l OMP Steeringwheel Custom exhaust Astra digital dash conversion Battery re-located to the boot Sunroof removed and replaced with carbon fibre panel. I know it won't be to some peoples tastes but what do you all think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted April 12, 2010 Novas occupy the same corner of my mind as Spaxos and Renault 5's... Ali G. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidypug 5 2 Cars Posted April 12, 2010 I quite like it . Quite subtle. What does it handle like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted April 12, 2010 i was gonna say.. aaaarrgh nooova, but then i see the v6 in it. it got some respect back then bet thats pretty mean on the road? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes 86 1 Cars Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) wow thats my mates old nova from somerset. has changed a bit since he broke it. i'll try and get some pics for you. it was a 1.6 on carbs when he built it. edit found a couple pics Edited April 12, 2010 by wes205mi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest acexxx Posted April 12, 2010 It handles ok to be fair. The torque is unreal it's already on it's second gearbox since I had it it gives a lot of other cars a showing up. It does need some work as I want it looking like a standard Nova GSi. The pug gti handles well better. But I love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwerty 9 Posted April 12, 2010 looks like a lot of fun, i like it really like the standard look nova's, my sister has this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest acexxx Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) Thanks for those pics mate I have now found out the 4 owners through forums etc. I know it has had 2 v6s, 2.0 16v on carbs and I pressume the engine in those pics is the standard GSi? If you can find any info from him or documents or anything could you let me know Edited April 12, 2010 by acexxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes 86 1 Cars Posted April 12, 2010 don't think it was the standard engine as he bought it as a silver shell and built it up from scratch. im sure it had a red top in it before he bought it. i will direct him to this thread and he can pass on all his pics and info to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Praise The GTI 3 Posted April 12, 2010 didnt know they put v6s in them these days. mind you were now doing it to 205's. i like it my mate just bought a 306 v6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkee87 2 Posted April 12, 2010 What the hell?! A nova with no rust!?! Wait.. A NOVA that is still GOING?! Not my cup of tea thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted April 13, 2010 how cool is that nova. ive always wanted a old metro gti with something mad under the bonnet but i could make do with a nova with a red top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1.9er 1 Posted April 13, 2010 how cool is that nova. ive always wanted a old metro gti with something mad under the bonnet but i could make do with a nova with a red top There is a feature on sleeper cars this month in Redline Magazine featuring some ordinary cars that would show up a supercar or 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
