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M Sutton

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4th Feb 13 at 06:57

Kedowan - Yep,im on PNG mate

Thanks George

be good to catch up at PVS!

M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:04

Well, ive finally done some work on the car today. Put some petrol in the car and started it for the first time in atleast 5 months and it started without any hassle

Ive been collecting parts for the last 6 months and ive pretty much got all that I need to get the car serviced and up to scratch now!

Small list of what ive got is:
Gearbox oil for when I change gearboxes
Engine oil
Oil filter
Ignition leads
Spark plugs
Brake fluid
Carb spray
New smaller washer bottle
Oil catch tank
Manifold heat wrap
New grooved discs and pads
New brake caliper (pistons are sticking on old one)
Fresh number plates
Cold air feed hose for TBs

A few other bits ive done since the last updates is to paint my boot handle

Painted my fuel cap black as it looked abit rough

Got these off ebay as abit of fun and for the track/race look

Also some 'TOW' stickers front and back for when on track, also fitted the new plates

Main thing I did today was to fit a Isuzu Trooper bonnet scoop to feed some air to the TB's, plus I think these look great on Nova's. Didnt get any pictures of the holes I cut in the bonnet, but it should now help feed the TB's well. To secure it I keyed both surfaces and got hold of some very strong bonding agent that we use at work to secure the scoop onto the bonnet, saved drilled holes!

[Edited on 23-02-2013 by M Sutton]

Christopher

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:13

Looking quite fresh mark! Im not sure what i think of scoop yet

One question i do have is why did you not smooth/buy the earlier boot to loose wiper when you repainted it?

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:18

Absolutely stunning Mark,top work as usual.

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M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:18

Cheers Chris. The scoop is more function over form but I do like the look of them on Nova's as they are quite an old school mod on them now.

The main reason for keeping that boot is because its mint with no rust atall and I didnt see the need to change or smooth it unless it was for a fibre glass item but that costs £s lol

M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:19

Thanks Dan

BenC1985

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:23

Looking good mate. Do you work in a body shop mate??? I need some advise on something quite simple really.

M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:33

Cheers ben. Yep, im a painter at Paragon Automotive so its more of a production line than a body shop but Ive been in the trade 8 years so should be able to offer some advise lol. U2U me if you want

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:33

quote:
Originally posted by M Sutton
Cheers Chris. The scoop is more function over form but I do like the look of them on Nova's as they are quite an old school mod on them now.

The main reason for keeping that boot is because its mint with no rust atall and I didnt see the need to change or smooth it unless it was for a fibre glass item but that costs £s lol

Was going to say i guess youve done it for more function over from! Does look a bit retro actually

Ahhhh fair enough! Just wondered

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:39

Looks awesome Mark

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M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:42

Thanks Darryl

Looking forward to getting it on the road!

ArdenblueDan

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:55

Looks amazing I need one in my life right now

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M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 21:58

Thanks buddy

Sean

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23rd Feb 13 at 22:44

Looks great mark! I spy another nova on comps

who's is that!

M Sutton

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23rd Feb 13 at 22:53

Cheers Sean. Thats my mate Charles track weopon! Will get some pics up some time. Hasnt moved for about a year but its a serious bit of kit! 1.6 on TBs, about 200 brake, dry sump, dog box, 6 pots, full cage etc etc. He runs the farm where I work on the car, hes had the car quite a few years now and has helped me out with mine!

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23rd Feb 13 at 23:37

That's looking very well indeed Mark,love the trooper bonnet intake suits the car nicely

Stuart H

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24th Feb 13 at 02:16

That looks awesome.

M Sutton

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24th Feb 13 at 08:19

Thanks Mark and Stuart

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24th Feb 13 at 10:12

The vent looks good. Mine stayed on at over 130 when I bonded mine on.

Mieran

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24th Feb 13 at 10:32

Tear drops will look much nicer with centre caps

M Sutton

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24th Feb 13 at 10:53

Yeah, I agree Mieran, but finding any is near on impossible!! Any idea where I might source some?

Mieran

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24th Feb 13 at 10:58

I'm sure my pal said he had some, I'll ask him.

Or I have one that you can have but you'll need to find 3 more.

M Sutton

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24th Feb 13 at 11:23

Ok cool. Let me know

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24th Feb 13 at 11:24

Whole car looks brilliant. That scoop looks really smart, suits nicely IMO.

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M Sutton

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24th Feb 13 at 11:37

Thanks Haimsey! I'm pleased with the scoop and it should do a good job of feeding cold air to the TBs

[Edited on 24-02-2013 by M Sutton]

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