🔧 Vauxhall Nova Body Kits – The OG Hot Hatch Mod
The Nova was (and still is) a legend in the modified car community, especially with boy racer and Max Power culture. Body kits were one of the most popular upgrades to give that tiny hatch serious road presence.
🛠️ Common Body Kit Styles:
GSi Replica Kits: Clean, OEM+ style, based on the Nova GSi – includes deeper bumpers, side skirts, and subtle arches.
Combat or Kingdom Kits: Over-the-top styling with wide arches, aggressive front and rear bumpers, and often vents galore – pure Max Power nostalgia.
Irmscher or Rieger Style Kits: German styling, often with more subtle lines and Euro vibes – great for those keeping it sporty but not too loud.
💥 Popular Add-Ons:
Bad boy bonnets (slightly extended over the headlights)
Smoothed tailgates (no badge, no wiper)
Wide arches & rally-inspired spoilers
💡 Vauxhall Nova Lighting Upgrades
Whether for looks or better visibility, lighting mods were a staple for Nova owners:
🔦 Headlights:
Twin headlights: A popular mod, giving a sporty look — usually aftermarket clusters or retrofitted from Astra GTE-style setups.
Smoked or blacked-out headlights for a meaner front-end
HID conversions (often retrofitted) to improve visibility — though legality varies
🔴 Rear Lights:
Lexus-style rear lights: Chrome or smoked, with clear lenses — a hit in the early 2000s
Smoked rear lights: For a stealthy, cleaner look
Clear indicators & side repeaters to freshen the whole exterior
✅ Why It All Matters:
The Nova may be small, but with the right body kit and lights, it becomes a pocket rocket with big attitude. Whether you're restoring one, building a show car, or just reliving the glory days, the modding scene for the Nova is full of character — raw, loud, and unapologetically cool.
