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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: Horney on 10 May 2009, 21:41
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VW mk2 Golf GTi track day car
Built from a 1986 3 door GTi this car has been turned into a track day car.
MOT till August 2009 and 6 months Tax.
Shell
Striped out except for central locking and roof lining.
Corrado front seats
Small Momo steering wheel.
There are the odd dents, scratches and patches of rust but over all the shell is in fine condition - its a track car not a show car after all!!
Engine
1.9 8v with K-Jet injection. Modified head, inlet and exhaust manifolds. Cam is a high lift long duration (Piper 286). Vsam Pro engine management with 5th injector.
Recent head gasket, head skim and cam belt. Last year it had all new bearings and an oil pump. New radiator and water pump.
Custom power flow exhaust (96DB@6000 rpm perfect for track days).
Power output should be around 130bhp.
Suspension
Koni adjustable dampers and Spax springs. Poly bushed all round. Front strut brace. G60 top mounts.
Brakes
Front: Late 16v front callipers/hubs with 256mm drilled and grooved disks, Mintex 1155 pads
Rear: std mk2 golf callipers with std disks and pads.
Modified brake bias valve for stable braking. Racing brake fluid.
Wheels/Tyres
Compomotive 5 spoke 15†alloys finished in matt black.
Toyo R888s in medium compound - not a massive amount of tread left but still road legal.
Pics
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/BQ0ZJkB2kKGrHgoOKkEEjlLmF82BJ64NYuU.jpg)
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Should be picking it up in the week.
Excited? You bet!
Nick
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i approve. how much?
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£610.
nick
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again - spawny tw@t :laugh:
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Oh and MASSIVE thanks to Mew for spotting it for me and sending me the details. I owe you a few bottles of your fave tipple bud.
nick
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Nice one,sounds like a absolute bargain :cool:
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Now it makes sense :grin: Nice car matey boy :)
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I'm thinking this:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/TrackslagStickers.jpg)
Plus small bumpers FTW.
nick
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why 78??
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Year I was born, was the number I used on my old Track mini as well.
nick
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Sounds a VERY good buy, provided the shell's solid.
Nice Northloop stickers - you should take it there fo sho.
R888s are mental - enjoy the noise and the sticky. Medium compound are the ones you want. See if you can pick up some lighter wheels though - those Compomotives are heavy as hell.
Now get saving for the buckets, cage and harnesses :tongue: :grin:
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All that sort of stuff can come next year mate. For now it'll do as is. May only plans are small bumpers and back to standard rear lights and a standard GTi grill. Oh and need to pick up some rims with road tyres. Do 14" GTi steels fit over these brakes?
nick
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Yes they do.
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Sweet! Will look out for a cheapo set to get me to and from Combe in July.
nick
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you can drive to tracks with the r888s on. you'd have more fun on the way there too.
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If Nick's using it on the road more than a little he might want some cheaper rubber to hose, especially in the wet!
Nick, there's lots of cheap 15" alloy wheels out there in 4X100 and a much better choice of cheap, good rubber in 195/50 R15. I'd go 15" over 14".... (matron).
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Yeah but I don't want to wear them more than I need to as I'm on a pretty tight budget. I've read up that they are also still very good once well past the legal limit so I can use them once illegal but will need road tyres to get to and from meets.
nick
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15s with proxes then, instead of wasting money on stickers.
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spot on fella! good work!
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:afro:
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15s with proxes then, instead of wasting money on stickers.
Not really wastin as I can probs get them for free and it's a bit of extra payback for JV and Co and all this sites help over the years.
nick
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spot on fella! good work!
Try explaining that to Mrs Horney. Apparently I make Hitler seem like a thoughtful loving man.
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Spot on, did c & r build the engine by the way they used to paint theirs red.
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No idea. As far as I know the guys who've built and run this car over the last few years did it. Will find out more when I pick it up.
It's a small world though as I vaguely know the fella from back in my mini days.
Nick
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Oh and MASSIVE thanks to Mew for spotting it for me and sending me the details. I owe you a few bottles of your fave tipple bud.
nick
f**k*r only drinks dom p 91, should see the expenses he puts in!
But awesome bargain there dude, i want a goooo!
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Top looking little weapon there nick
Did it used to belong to a bloke thats a bit of a regular on the Passion ford website?
ii know youll have fun with it
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Looks awesome mate :D
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fair play matey, when you want to upgrade the seats (and you will) let me know as i have accounts with recaro, cobra and corbeau so should be able to sort you out something light and supportive.
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All that sort of stuff can come next year mate. For now it'll do as is. May only plans are small bumpers and back to standard rear lights and a standard GTi grill. Oh and need to pick up some rims with road tyres. Do 14" GTi steels fit over these brakes?
nick
Nick - speak to guy - guy ignore my last pm :wink:
or if you want some 15s to " run on " speak to me :kiss:
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Oh and MASSIVE thanks to Mew for spotting it for me and sending me the details. I owe you a few bottles of your fave tipple bud.
nick
f**k*r only drinks dom p 91, should see the expenses he puts in!
But awesome bargain there dude, i want a goooo!
Oh right, maybe only the one bottle then!
Top looking little weapon there nick
Did it used to belong to a bloke thats a bit of a regular on the Passion ford website?
ii know youll have fun with it
I don't know, I'll ask him when I collect it.
fair play matey, when you want to upgrade the seats (and you will) let me know as i have accounts with recaro, cobra and corbeau so should be able to sort you out something light and supportive.
Wil probably be next year but that's awesome mate, cheers.
All that sort of stuff can come next year mate. For now it'll do as is. May only plans are small bumpers and back to standard rear lights and a standard GTi grill. Oh and need to pick up some rims with road tyres. Do 14" GTi steels fit over these brakes?
nick
Nick - speak to guy - guy ignore my last pm :wink:
or if you want some 15s to " run on " speak to me :kiss:
Guy's don't all have tyres, what you got?
Nick
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that looks great! Good work :afro:
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nice work Nick!
BTW got some pics of a cracking Raddo!
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nice work Nick!
BTW got some pics of a cracking Raddo!
Cheers :-)
Pics of what Rado? You stalking me? Ha ha
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Oh and MASSIVE thanks to Mew for spotting it for me and sending me the details. I owe you a few bottles of your fave tipple bud.
nick
Yay!
Under budget too :cool:
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Oh and MASSIVE thanks to Mew for spotting it for me and sending me the details. I owe you a few bottles of your fave tipple bud.
nick
Yay!
Under budget too :cool:
Indeed and what is it with you and getting me back in MKII's? Ha ha.
nick
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spot on fella! good work!
Try explaining that to Mrs Horney. Apparently I make Hitler seem like a thoughtful loving man.
i read your facebook status update!! i feel your pain.. I guess the bathroom / mini is getting some lovin shortly?
All that sort of stuff can come next year mate. For now it'll do as is. May only plans are small bumpers and back to standard rear lights and a standard GTi grill. Oh and need to pick up some rims with road tyres. Do 14" GTi steels fit over these brakes?
nick
Nick - speak to guy - guy ignore my last pm :wink:
or if you want some 15s to " run on " speak to me :kiss:
Guy's don't all have tyres, what you got?
Nick
you'd need 4 tyres with mine... but they are yours if you want them
14" x 7" ET38
thought you were just gonna get 4 new tyres anyway?
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No I just want a set of steels with road legal tyres on so I can get to and from the meets. I'll then swap the Compo's with the R888's on when I get there.
nick
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Christ Horney you don't hang about :shocked:
Look a good buy though mate, have fun :cool:
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No I just want a set of steels with road legal tyres on so I can get to and from the meets. I'll then swap the Compo's with the R888's on when I get there.
nick
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Christ Honey you don't hang about :shocked:
Look a good buy though mate, have fun :cool:
aww.... Honey... sweeeet :kiss:
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spot on fella! good work!
Try explaining that to Mrs Horney. Apparently I make Hitler seem like a thoughtful loving man.
i read your facebook status update!! i feel your pain.. I guess the bathroom / mini is getting some lovin shortly?
Er yes. I've had to agree to the following to keep the peace.
* Pay for the bathroom to be redecorated.
* Pay for a weeks holiday in Cornwall
* Remove all car parts from the garden (and never add any more)
* Take her to the flicks this wednesday for wolverine and next wednesday for Star Trek including Pizza Express for both occasions.
* Not go to the plains Rally this weekend and instead sort out the shed so all the crap from the camper can go in there.
So not much eh?
Anyhoo should be picking up the beast on thursday or friday night.
nick
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No I just want a set of steels with road legal tyres on so I can get to and from the meets. I'll then swap the Compo's with the R888's on when I get there.
nick
I have 4x 14" GTI Steels with cheap tyres on sitting in my garage ?
make me an offer Nick.
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Pm sent :grin:
nick
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Christ Honey you don't hang about :shocked:
Look a good buy though mate, have fun :cool:
aww.... Honey... sweeeet :kiss:
Ballz :embarassed:
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You jammy git, pretty much everything has been done for you. Look forward to seeing you piloting it.
When I get the Mini finished I'll join you on some track days, get some David and Goliath battles going on.
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spot on fella! good work!
Try explaining that to Mrs Horney. Apparently I make Hitler seem like a thoughtful loving man.
i read your facebook status update!! i feel your pain.. I guess the bathroom / mini is getting some lovin shortly?
Er yes. I've had to agree to the following to keep the peace.
* Pay for the bathroom to be redecorated.
* Pay for a weeks holiday in Cornwall
* Remove all car parts from the garden (and never add any more)
* Take her to the flicks this wednesday for wolverine and next wednesday for Star Trek including Pizza Express for both occasions.
* Not go to the plains Rally this weekend and instead sort out the shed so all the crap from the camper can go in there.
So not much eh?
Anyhoo should be picking up the beast on thursday or friday night.
nick
like your going to do anything but play with the new toy this weekend if you get it friday night :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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including Pizza Express for both occasions.
2 for the price of 1 with an online voucher, just incase you're unaware :wink:
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You jammy git, pretty much everything has been done for you. Look forward to seeing you piloting it.
When I get the Mini finished I'll join you on some track days, get some David and Goliath battles going on.
Now that does sound like fun. :grin:
Mew: Way ahead of ya. orange wednesday on both Pizza and film!
ncik
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fair play matey, when you want to upgrade the seats (and you will) let me know as i have accounts with recaro, cobra and corbeau so should be able to sort you out something light and supportive.
Wil probably be next year but that's awesome mate, cheers.
Sorry that sounded like i was just trying to sell you a seat, but a guy whos Recaro pole positions i trimmed for his Z4M, who is a track day/nurburgring regular reckons the seats were his best purchase!
anyway good luck with it, I'm sure I'll get lost soon in the 65+pages this'll probably get! :P
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fair play matey, when you want to upgrade the seats (and you will) let me know as i have accounts with recaro, cobra and corbeau so should be able to sort you out something light and supportive.
Wil probably be next year but that's awesome mate, cheers.
Sorry that sounded like i was just trying to sell you a seat, but a guy whos Recaro pole positions i trimmed for his Z4M, who is a track day/nurburgring regular reckons the seats were his best purchase!
anyway good luck with it, I'm sure I'
I'll get lost soon in the 65+pages this'll probably get! :P
I know what you meant mate and it's appreciated.
I know what you mean about my threads, I'm the worst spamming offender. THink I'll set up a thread in the projects bit that doesn't include all my and others waffle! Then peeps like you can just read the important bits.
nick
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Not even collected the car yet and sorted some small bumpers from a chap on No-Rice and a GTi 4 lamp grill.
nick
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and now some steels with tyres from Oragnysis for road use.
nick
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Nick's been busy! :grin:
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Nick's been busy! :grin:
getting in deeper sh1te with his good lady :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Haha, he must have put his face in it at this stage :P
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nice work Nick!
BTW got some pics of a cracking Raddo!
Cheers :-)
Pics of what Rado? You stalking me? Ha ha
:D
This is a nice example, looks really good in the flesh (and no it's not mine, just spotted it!)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Martz/Raddo10509.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Martz/Raddo20509.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Martz/Raddo30509.jpg)
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I'm so jealous!
I'm really tempted to make you an offer for those rear lights...
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I'm so jealous!
I'm really tempted to make you an offer for those rear lights...
Pm me one then, I want to turn it back to standard looking so they've got to go to someone!
Nick
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nice one horney, just had a read through. hope you get lots of fun outta it!!! :afro:
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Hopefully it'll be getting taxed and new plates put on today so I can collect it tonight.
Fingers crossed!
Nick
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Nick, If you put a different plate on a car, does your tax become void? :huh:
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No he's transfered his personal plate to his new track car (a skyline) but had forgotten to get new plates made up with the cars original reg. It's been sat in his unit for a few months and not been used.
Nick
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Ah right i see! I wasnt sure if you did because the reg is on the tax disk :undecided:
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It's not taxed at the moment as it's sorn'd so it'll be a feash disc with the correct reg on.
nick
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Picking up at 6:45.
Tick tick tick tick
nick
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Picking up at 6:45.
Tick tick tick tick
nick
:laugh: counting the minutes :laugh:
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Yeah baby!
Had a few issues getting it started when I went to pick it up with Mark so no pictures in daylight yet.
Pulls like a fricking train and pee's all over the corrado despite having less power. drive back was bit scary in the rain on water logged roads with cut slicks!
Anyway here's some pics.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3572.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3573.jpg)
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The best bit:
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3571.jpg)
And a funny shot of a snail and a northloop.co.uk sticker. Made me and Mark chuckel anyway.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3580.jpg)
Nick
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Looks sexy Nick! Stoner?
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Oh yeah it'll be at stonor. Can't go to a Golfgti.co.uk clubstand in the Rado can I? Will probably do most shows this year in the Rado though.
Now, do I take it to work tomorrow? Man is fricking loud inside with that mental Powerflow exhaust and the stones and stuff bouncing off the bottom make it sound like a rally car. It really pops and bangs on the overrun as well.
Got a few little things to sort out but I'm smitten, it's awesome on the road so what it'll be like on track will be interesting.
nick
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My project ghetto could be taking a turn then Nick looking at yours.............................................. will be watching how you get on. It's a 8v right?
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Yeah but it's running a piper 286, bored to a 1.9, flowed head and manifolds and a custom ignition map. The guy I bought it off thinks it's about 130bhp but it feels like way more! You put your foot down in 5th at 40mph and it just hurls itself at the horizon while sounding like concord taking off.
nick
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i NEED to get mine finished , its in many interesting bits at the moment , much like most my cars end up
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It's got added lightness, yeah?
Always massively helps the cause.
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Indeed but the way the engine behaves is so different from my other 3 8v's. It revs quicker and just keeps going all the way to the red line.
Nick
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i dont think youll get bored of the striped out interior either
buy/use an i-pod for the cummutes if it get tedious :wink:
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Got the rado for the commute :grin:
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im dreadin tryin to insure somehting for the commute :lipsrsealed:
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Get a mid 90's fiesta, they cost nothing, cheap to run and insure, dead reliable and it's so ugly you'll not even be able to think of any mods to improve it so no expenditure! Mrs Horney hass just bought one.
Nick
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im allergic to fords
think its back to my roots
Mini 1000 on 10"
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Yeah that sounds good to, but could you resist the modding bug!
Nick
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Wellllllllllllllllllllllll
an LCB and stage 1 kit , some Hi-Los , 4 pots , and some cooper car company rose petals couldnt do any harm could it ?? not that ive been looking or anythin :grin:
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Ha ha ha ha.
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I'm like..I want!! :cry:
I fancied doing a track car from my mk3 but the wife banned stopped me
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really pleased for you Nick.. you sound like a dog with two dicks :laugh:
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looking good mate, and hopefully wearing more suitable bumpers when i drop them round on sunday :)
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Well the drive to work this morning was interesting. Who needs a stereo with a soundtrack like that?
Managed to really upset a new Civic Type R as well which was highly amusing.
I can't believe the amount of grip the R888's give in the dry. A couple of roundabouts I went brave, broke late, turned in, expected some drama ........... and ............. nothing. Went straight round like it was on rails.
nick
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haha good stuff. wait till you get them properly warmed up :laugh:
you got yourself a good car there mate :afro:
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Just read through all this Horney, looks fantastic, you will sell the rado before long for sure as you will be having so much fun in the golf at the traffic light grandprix's!
nice one mate enjoy :cool:
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MUST NOT READ THIS THREAD AGAIN. DIVORCES ARE EXPENSIVE :grin:
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No way mate, the Rado is comfortable, fun, practicle and I adore it. Besides my daily comute is a 45 mile round trip. The MKII will certainly be used for it occasionally but not all the time for sure. Also I somethimes have to travel for work or take Mrs Horney away and track car really isn't ideal for any of that.
nick
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MUST NOT READ THIS THREAD AGAIN. DIVORCES ARE EXPENSIVE :grin:
It gets better mate, spoke to my Dad via email this morning and apparently my mother is also in a rage about all this. The Horne men are in trouble with Horne women big time!
Nick
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Just for reference, Nick - here is the advisory warning from my R888s:
(http://diamondhell.com/images/rsgallery/original/R888ConsumerAdvisory.jpg)
Just so as you know, like..... :nerd:
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Oh crap. That means they'll have to live in the flat during the winter. That's not going to go down well at all!
Nick
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Oh crap. That means they'll have to live in the flat during the winter. That's not going to go down well at all!
Nick
Make a couple of coffee tables out of them, she'll never know!
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I'm just here to help......
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or just wear them out before the end of the season and buy new next year :laugh:
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Oh crap. That means they'll have to live in the flat during the winter. That's not going to go down well at all!
Nick
Make a couple of coffee tables out of them, she'll never know!
I think she might notice!
I'm just here to help......
Ha ha thanks!
or just wear them out before the end of the season and buy new next year :laugh:
I'm going to be doing a few autumn and spring days as well hopefully so that's a no goer as it'll be dropping below freezing in our shed even when the days are warm enough to run them.
Think they'll probably have to live at my folks in my Dad's office during the winter. There's room and hopefully they won't mind too much.
Nick
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**Cough**
(http://www.tyre-technology.com/images/zap_image_2.jpg)
(http://www.tyre-technology.com/images/zap_image_1.jpg)
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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:grin: essential trackday kit :afro:
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Best get looking for a 3 bar gas heater on ebay then, ha ha.
nick
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Best get looking for a 3 bar gas heater on ebay then, ha ha.
nick
And don't forget the hamsters to turn the wheels.
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i wouldnt worry too much, mine survived the winter in the shed
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Nick, just read this thread, awesome. Best of luck with it. If i got jealous, i would be now.
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Swapped over the grill for an early 7 slat one. Also I've never been to the ring even if the car has so removed the northloop.co.uk sticker as well as Alex's name from the windows.
Some new pics.
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3593.jpg)
Some retro Compomotive goodness wrapped in R888s.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3594.jpg)
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My Dubs together.
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3606.jpg)
nick
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looks good. are you bringing this or the raddo to dubs in the park?
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nice! :cool: how many bloody cars do you have now buddy? :grin:
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Bring this as I need to pick up wheels and bumpers and I won't get them in the Rado without rubbing and hassle.
Rob: Sold the camper to buy this so only 2 for me and 2 for Lizzie!
Nick
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Found some white hammerite in the shed so painted the metal strip under the grill as it was black. Colour match ain't up to much but it looks lots better!
Nick
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From those photos I can see why you'd swap to small bumpers, cos those look saggy and w@nk.
R888s look almost new. You've done well there - Toyos are about £70 per hoop.
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What a difference a day makes!
Rear lights swapped for standard items and small bumpers fitted. Going to need the wing brackets front and rear for the bumpers. Also need a replacement front valance as it's been hacked about to fit the spots on the big bumpers and a front splitter. Not to mention a quick blow over with rattle can after a quick sand to get rid of the surface rust.
Looks much less chav and more retro. Result!
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3680.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3681.jpg)
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Nick
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Strange how it has a half blanked exhaust recess in the rear valance.
I have a decent lower valance with deep spoiler/splitter thing if you are interested. It's grey though...
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It's been rear ended and replaced with the wrong panel. I knew this when I bought it as the last owner told me that the it spun out on a roundabout and gently nudged a tree with the rear end. It's been done quite well so I'm not fused and it's not a show car.
I might have that lot off you mate but I might see if I can find something a bit more local first.
nick
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Nick, it's looking wicked. Loving it.
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Is that a CB aerial on the back? :huh:
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Yup!
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Small bumpers are spot on i prefer them so much more than the big bumpers :grin:
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Looking good Nick, a vast improvement already with the bumpers. How's the bathroom coming on ;)
Just out of interest, how much did you get for your van???
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The bathroom will start when I get paid for a wedding shoot I did the other week.
Sold the van for £700 as the water pump was fecked and it couldn't be driven. The chap with a white T25 who lives behind me bought it.
Nick
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Yup!
You're stranger than I thought. You sure you shouldn't have held on to that T25?
A CB and aerial definitely don't figure on my 'track car' wish list :huh:
£700 for a camper? You numpty - should have done the waterpump - a running would have been worth probably triple that.
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Yup!
You're stranger than I thought. You sure you shouldn't have held on to that T25?
A CB and aerial definitely don't figure on my 'track car' wish list :huh:
£700 for a camper? You numpty - should have done the waterpump - a running would have been worth probably triple that.
I oonly bunged the CB ariel on for a laugh as I took it out of the camper on saturday.
The camper was just a panel van with a home brew interior (that is rubbish) so £700 ain't that bad. Especially as the engine was starting to rattle badly and one head was weaping water. My neighbour is going to swap the recon lump from his old van (which is badly rotten) into my old one and job's a gooden.
Nick
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You're excused then.
T25s, eh? Who'd have 'em these days?
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Indeed! Track cars are far more sensible.
No wait, surely that can't be right?
nick
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More progress and pics this evening.
Picked up some new indicators from GSF for the grand total of £8. Fund some chav tape I used n the Passat when I fancied red stripes so used that on these non GTI bumpers and then cracked out the boiled linseed oil on all the plastics.
Looks much better I think you'll agree.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3685.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3686.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3687.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3688.jpg)
Nick
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I love the fact it looks slightly tatty - hardcore racer there Nick. I love it! :cool:
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I've just been reading a fair bit about this car, i think it'll be of interest to you Nick :wink:
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Oh do tell!
Nick
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/crimewatch/
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/crimewatch/
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Very funny.
Not! :grin:
nick
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:grin:
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oh chuff you are a tease :grin:
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:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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He's not helping. I was worried enough with Mew's cryptic post!
Nick
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nick, you know me well enough, I would have posted PICTURES :grin:
as for student 1, sure its good news :lipsrsealed:
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So after Mew's revelation of the very interesting article I thought tonight I would have a nosey through the history folder.
Erm I a bit shocked!
Engine - £3K ish with the management
Suspension - £600 including all the poly bushes
Exhaust - £400
£4K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nick
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and you thought it was going to be BAD :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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What's so special about the engine and the management, then?
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Nothing earth shattering just expensive.
The bottom end is a C&R 1.9 which the receipt says was £1800. The manifolds were £300 combined. The head was £500 and the Vsam-Pro unit was £400. Plus gaskets etc which were another few quid.
Nick
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I'd be surprised if you weren't pushing 140 bhp with that little lot! :cool:
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it did feel similar to a standard 1.8 16v, but with a bit more mid range maybe, it is noticeably faster than the 1.9 8v that came in mine :afro:
lots of bits there to whack on ebay when you step up to the abf :laugh:
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Indeed although I'm quite partial to it as it is. I'm not over keen on the Vsam Pro though and I'm toying with the idea of some bike carbs instead.
Nick
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Picking up a 16v splitter later on today :grin:
nick
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want some brake ducts? you might have to cut the arch liners to accomodate them though, but might have the right ones on there
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Yeah taht'sd be cool. Cheers.
You about over the weekend? Im going to prepping the car for stonor so cracking out the rattle cans and polish!
Nick
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yeah i could fit in 1/2 a day, the plan was to work on mine over the weekend then go to brands for the masters festival on monday.
ive got a front valance you can have as well, but you'd need to replace it as i have plans for it! no rush though
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I should be picking up a alance at Stonor so that's no problem.
Im busy Saturday as it's my Mum's 60th B'day party so I'll probably shoot round to yours on Sunday lunchtime/afternon if that's Ok?
Nick
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yeah thats cool, give me a bell on sunday
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Nice one bruv :grin:
Nick
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It's been a very productive day today.
Repainted the rear valance and drivers door bottom, fitted the front splitter and added the pinstripes down the rubbing strips. Also fitted some GTI badges front and rear earlier in the week.
Pics:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4082.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4083.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4086.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4087.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4089.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4093.jpg)
Paint finish and match aren't 100% but it's not a show car and I just wanted it to look tidier and more original, not mint. Just need to pick up a front valance and the plastic above it and job's a gooden.
Cost to date
Car - £500
Tax - £110
Grill + Lamps - £10
Small bumpers - £20
OE rear lamps - £10
Sold single lamp grill - £10-
New Orange front Indicators - £8
GTi badges - £10
Front splitter - £15
Paint - £20
Total - £693
Nick
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I think it's time for a little before and after!
Before:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/BQ0cwOBGkKGrHgoOKkIEjlLmVgL3BJ64VuL.jpg)
After:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4089.jpg)
Before:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/3940_1.jpg)
After:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_4093.jpg)
nick
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coming along nicely Nick :afro:
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i still havent seen this yet!.....you should take it to work this week!
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Get a sheet of foamalux for door cards - make things a touch more civilised.
These guys do polycarb windows: http://acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/default.aspx (that's where my rears were from).
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Get a sheet of foamalux for door cards - make things a touch more civilised.
These guys do polycarb windows: http://acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/default.aspx (that's where my rears were from).
Just had a look there mate, they seem to know what there on about.
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Since my rear window they've changed the design of the rear pane a touch - it took them over an hour to fit it, because it was about 2mm too big - really good tight fit though!
They're a father and two sons. They're very flexible on front window designs, too - want an open panel where the slider is?OK. Want circles there to maintain the car's security? Not a problem. Losing the rear window mechanisms lost kilos out of the back of my car.
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Looks like good stuff DH, will have a nosey and start saving.
Got busy with the polish today to try and make the flat paintwork look a little more presentable. Still need to go over the whole car again and do the roof but certainly an improvement.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3562080195_735d01cb32.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3562893380_8a58c836ae.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3562890456_30674f8f3b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3562071489_3787465b74.jpg)
Nick
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Nice track day motor :smiley:
Looking good.
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really like this car, your so lucky to have all that engine work etc done already :evil:, spray job you did looks top notch too! :smiley:
Dan
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Cheers. My original idea was a budget of £500 for a tidyish small bumper MKII and to strip it, slam it and run it standard. This car was just a real stroke of luck.
The paint job ain't all that trust me. Looks better than it did though.
Nick
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it's sh!te trying to spray paint outside like. does look better though.
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tidy nick, kool with the small bumpers on :afro:
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Cheers bud.
First Track Day is officially booked and paid for. Roll on 26th June and Castle Combe!
Nick
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Got the list of what else is booked to run on the track day.
928 SC
928 S4
944 S2
928 S4
928 supercharged
Golf GTI
Spire-GTR
BMW E30 M3
M12 Noble
944 Turbo
928 S2
924
Rover 220 Track
TVR Griff 500
Tiger
TVR Chimaera
J'79 928
Early 911
911 SC '83
TVR Chimaera
89 S4
964 Cup Car
928 S4
928
928
993
91 S4, Elise
TVR Griffiths
944
928 S2
GT3
MGBV8
Evo X
928 GT
928 Supercharge
928
Escort RS2000/Golf
968 CS
928 GT
911 Turbo
88 S4
Exige
Boxter S
997 Carrera cab
Caterham
VW Corrado
BMW M5 or 325i
Peugeot Track car
928 S4 125
Caterham Superlight
TVR Chimaera Green
Golf GTI (me!)
MK Indyblade
928
BMW M3
E36 M3 Track car
Oh dear, I better buy some bigger door mirrors!
nick
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2 Supercharged 928s :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
You'll be good on the twisty bits but then the Combe circuit is a bit of a quick one so yes, be prepared to move over!!!
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The guy I bought it off also runs one of the 928 S4's in the list and he said that the Golf laps combe faster then his 928. With me or my Dad behind the wheel? Highly unlikely, but it's good to know the car has potential even if the drivers are total noobs!
Nick
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the 928's arnt actualy that fast just think 2 ton when someone says 300bhp. i got caught out by that one sat theer thinking" why hasent it overtaken me yet ?? " then realised the golf was actualy a bit quicker than soem of them. in the wet a golf will EAT ALL the porches and tvrs :smiley:
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I'm hoping it's not wet though as at the moment I haven't got any wets to run it on!
nick
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I'm hoping it's not wet though as at the moment I haven't got any wets to run it on!
nick
If it is wet don't get overenthusiastic on cold tyres on a damp track. My mate did that and this was the result a bit after Camp Corner (not Quarry!!!) :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/Yoko.jpg)
My shoulder hurt a bit after this...
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the reason the mini crashed was because he couldn't see out the windows.
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the reason the mini crashed was because he couldn't see out the windows.
No sharpie, the reason he crashed was because he was driving too fast for the conditions on cold tyres. The tit... :laugh:
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Picked up a replacement front valance in red oxide today at the show. Got home and it's already painted and ready to fit. Will probably bolt it on tomorrow night.
nick
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Picking up these:
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/swaffgti/P1010296.jpg)
on friday night.
4 wheels with good Yokos. They'll be for normal road use and for track days when it's chucking it down. Going to repaint them but can't decide on colour. White, Orange or Kawasaki Green?
Nick
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one of each colour and one tri-colour :laugh:
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Kawasaki Green :cool:
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^ Would look good in that!
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Lime green it is then!
nick
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black on the left, white on the right
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PINK - dare ya :grin:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1184/1142484737_babfe0758f.jpg?v=0)
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Pink would be funny for a while but I think I may regret it within about an hour of doing it.
Nick
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Lime green it is then!
nick
:rolleyes: You better buy the proper colour
Pink would be funny for a while but I think I may regret it within about an hour of doing it.
Nick
I let my mate loose on my petrol cap (well, a spare) and regret it :embarassed:
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/4419_1170609183922_1188777417_30507142_1294382_n.jpg)
It pretty much glows in the dark :rolleyes:
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^ That suits a MK3, looks real bad innit! :D
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Apparently the proper colour costs loads for some reason so I'll just get hellfrauds to mix something up that's close enough. It's not like it's a show car!
nick
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Find out the paint code and get halfords to mix it up?
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Seems that bikes use a different paint code system :S
http://www.colorrite.com/product/kawasaki-617-new-lime-green-1504.cfm
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/showroom/20360-97-kawi-green-color-code.html
But apparently it would seem 617 is the correct code for 2009 models (from a few other places too and my dad whos had several)
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This is all noise.
Black wheels are the way forward, as eny fule no.
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Black wheels are old!
Luminous for 2009!
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(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee221/robtivadar/Goose/goose2.jpg)
:lipsrsealed:
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Dude, paint them black and be done with it. I think luminous will look cack IMHO
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Well got the wheels picked up last night and fitted today and I actually really like them. Not painted them yet and after fitting them I think I'm gonna go for white.
Also fitted the new front valance and refitted the front splitter after I lost it on the way home from stonor park last weekend. Will get some pics up over the weekend.
Drives a bit differently on the yokos than the R888's, had some fun with lift-off oversteer round the country lanes earlier.
Nick
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THis weekend I fitted the freshly painted front valance and refitted the front splitter. On friday night I picked up the wheels from Swaffgti for normal road use and extreme wet trackday use when the R888's won't cut it. Cleaned them up and boshed them on.
I really like them and think they suit the motorsport look of the car. I was toying with painting them Kawasaki Green but now there on I think a bright white is the way forward.
Some pics taken today.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/3603260341_44710d67bd.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3603255659_c9c778f824.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3604063960_174fded664.jpg)
Cost to date
Car - £500
Tax - £110
Grill + Lamps - £10
Small bumpers - £20
OE rear lamps - £10
Sold single lamp grill - £10-
New Orange front Indicators - £8
GTi badges - £10
Front splitter - £15
Paint - £20
Wet/Road wheels+tyres - £75
Total - £768
Nick
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have you thought about putting the original stripes back on?
http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/index2.php?cmd=search&cat=8
2nd item down
its looking good!
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Yeah they'll be going back on but I need to give the rear panel a lick of paint of first. It also needs a new bootlid with the correct black surround as well.
Nick
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It also needs a new bootlid with the correct black surround as well.
You do make me chuckle, Nick. That will make it a LOT quicker on track.
You missed out the insulting tape on the lights in the cost list.
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WHo says I can't a bit of fun with it off track as well? :tongue:
The tape was free, found it in the bottom of my tool box.
Nick
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Just ordered myself an OMP "Fast".
(http://speedpro.cz/catalog/images/integralni%20prilba%20OMP%20Fast%20sc745.jpg)
£68 delivered from the official UK supplier of OMP parts. Not bad!
Also think I've sorted a pair of Cobra buckets on MKII subframes for £40. They're not the greatest buckets in the world but they're better and more supportive than the Rado seats.
Nick
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Picked up the buckets tonight and they're pretty damn manky. Still for £30 I'm chuffed as the golf subframes have been welded to accept the cobra buckets which means it's an easy upgrade to a set of these in the future:
(http://www.motorspeed.com/sitepix/products/cobra_monaco.jpg)
Subframes alone go for £50 plus so I'm well chuffed and can live with manky looking buckets for a while.
I'll get some pics up when I get them cleaned up a bit and in the car.
nick
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good stuff. its a lot easier to drive when your supported properly :evil:
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Indeed. Buckets + Wonderpants = Big Hero cornering speeds!
Nick
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add some of clarksons brave pills
(http://wiki.finalgear.com/images/5/50/TG2x05-BravePill.jpg)
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Ha ha ha ha ha. Legend.
Nick
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Buckets fitted, test drive, buckets removed, buckets to be taken to tip on saturday morning.
They were too high and less supportive in the corners than the Rado seats already in the car. Waste of £30 but could have been worse.
Gonna stick to the Rado seats for now and save up for a Monaco S for the drivers seat for next year.
nick
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Bugger :sad:
Write up an advert on the bay, one of those silly ones where you diss the item so much it gets loads of attention and loads of bids :grin:
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I've put em up for sale for £15 if they can be collected by sat afternoon. If not I'll remove the better of the two subframes and take the rest up the tip. Serves me right for buying cheap really. £30 isn't a huge amount but to put it in perspective it's nearly a weeks worth of fuel for getting to work and back wwhich hurts as I'm proper skint at the moment having had £480 worth of vet bills in the last 6 weeks.
Nick
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Well tomorrow is the big day, first track outing and the weather looks horrific. A bit gutted really but it's all good experience. Will be spending tonight sorting tools, packing the car with bits and pieces and giving it a once over to make sure it's all set for the off at 7am tomorrow morning.
Wish me luck!
nick
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throwing yourself in at the deep end eh nick! think of all those porsches there for you to overtake in the wet :laugh: wet days arent that bad really and its all good practice. good luck :afro:
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Yeah quite litterally.Not sure whether to pack a mac or my speedos!
nick
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What's your choice of tyres for the event?
Might be better off on the road tyres, if they're in good condition and it's moist.
Combe's proper fun in the wet..... in a Syncro.
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Toyo R888's in medium on the Compos and Yokohamas on the TSWs although I can't remember which type but they're nothing that fancy.
Nick
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If it's wet then keep the Yokos on.
If it's patchy you might get away with the R888s
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Yeah that's what I was thinking. The yokos aren't bad but they're not exactly new, probably half worn. At least I've driven the car before and in the wet. My Dad's only ever sat in the passenger seat!!!!!!!!
Nick
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I've got everything crossed that the forecast is at least partially wrong and we'll either get a dryish morning or afternoon. I'm not overly fussed about it being damp but if it's full on downpours all day I'll be a bit gutted.
Nick
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On weather.co.uk last night it said there was a 70% on rain today... :rolleyes:
It's facking baking today ! :shocked:
Hope your day isn't ruined!
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It won't ruin my Day Jay, just take the shine of it a little.
nick
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Well first track day done and dusted. The day was to be frank perfect. Started off soaking wet and chucking it down which meant we spent most of the morning exploring the car's and our own abilities in a slow and sliding manner. After lunch both me and my Dad went out with the instructor which was a real eye opener. After that the sun came out and the track gradually dried. With the knowledge from the instructor and the drying track we were both getting much quicker by the end of the day.
I'm now officially a Track Day addict and I'm already saving for my next fix! THe car was faultless all day and inspired confidence. It's the best £500 car I have ever bought, in fact it's probably the best £500 I have ever spent.
My Dad got some pics from the official photographers, given a couple of them a quick edit in photoshop and here they are for your pleasure.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609038.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org2606091114.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609229.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609230.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609925.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/928org260609956.jpg)
Nick
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Looking good mate, glad you had a top day :afro:
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Mate I'm still grinning from ear to ear. I just want to go out right now and do it all again. Roll ont he 25th and VAG Track Day. I can't wait!
Nick
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haha you got the bug now
good to see you survived the monsoon!
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Only made one proper mistake all day which was locking up and going straight on through one of the chicanes. My Dad did the same twice but neither of us spun or put it on the grass which was a result. Plenty of other went off though and the guy who organised the day stuffed his 928 backwards into the tyre wall coming out of Quarry, poor bloke. He'd been having trouble with the car all day and that was not the way to end up after finally getting it running right.
nick
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It was a great day and good to meet you.
It was definitely a day of two halves and I had fun in both of them!
Shame I spent most of it holding everyone up....
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Bet the TVR was scary in the rain. Was yours and DH's MK2's the only ones there?
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It was a great day and good to meet you.
It was definitely a day of two halves and I had fun in both of them!
Shame I spent most of it holding everyone up....
Ha ha, not as much as me and my Dad in the early sessions. Glad we managed to hold our own against similar cars by the end of the day. Managed to keep pace with Paul's MKIII 16v and that Pug 306 GTi 6 which was a result.
Bet the TVR was scary in the rain. Was yours and DH's MK2's the only ones there?
There was one other. A red MKII with an ABF.
nick
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A few more shots from the pros.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Nick_3.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Nick_2.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Nick_1.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Bruce_4.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Bruce_3.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Bruce_2.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Bruce_1.jpg)
Nick
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You and DH didn't have a go in each others cars then?
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You and DH didn't have a go in each others cars then?
Nah - we kept winding up out on the track at the same time. Also it takes me that long to get round that we'd have had to stop halfway round so Nick could have a fag.
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Bloody smokers eh? :grin:
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Right so after relaxing from friday and having a clear head I have a list of things I would like to do to improve myself and the car.
* Foot rest for my clutch foot
* Get the camber set up for -1.5 deg on the front
* Some better shoes (Actual shoes not tyres!).
* Bigger steering wheel, the 280mm Momo is just too small.
* Get rid of more weight from inside the car.
* Fix the heaters so it blows more air on the screen.
Overall I was massively pleased with how the car behaved all day, it was a joy to drive and never felt like it was not enjoying the abuse. My dad kept saying "This is such a great little car" inbetween his manic grins and chuckling. The brakes were stong and fadeless all day and I was surprised how well the Yokos held up once the track had dried out. Will certainly be cracking out the R888's on the 25th weather permitting.
Nick
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You have G60 Brakes? They will help a huge amount Nick.
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It's running a 16v set up with grooved discs, mintex extreme pads and halfords race fluid. Never had a problem with them all day. We'll see how they cope on a few more days but right now I have no plans to change them.
Nick
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combes quite a fast circuit as they go so if the brakes are fine there they should be fine most places! tbh though the braking point takes a hell of a long time to to master so you might be wanting better brakes in a year or so!
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Right so after relaxing from friday and having a clear head I have a list of things I would like to do to improve myself and the car.
* Foot rest for my clutch foot
* Get the camber set up for -1.5 deg on the front
* Some better shoes (Actual shoes not tyres!).
* Bigger steering wheel, the 280mm Momo is just too small.
* Get rid of more weight from inside the car.
* Fix the heaters so it blows more air on the screen.
Overall I was massively pleased with how the car behaved all day, it was a joy to drive and never felt like it was not enjoying the abuse. My dad kept saying "This is such a great little car" inbetween his manic grins and chuckling. The brakes were stong and fadeless all day and I was surprised how well the Yokos held up once the track had dried out. Will certainly be cracking out the R888's on the 25th weather permitting.
Nick
Is the steering wheel a momo team? if it is there worth like 80-100 quid at least! scene tax added of course :grin:
Dan
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cool stuff nick. car sounds well good for the money. all money saved getting a bargain there can be used for more track days then!
as for brakes. the 16v setup is 256 right? when you need new discs, grab a set of g60's instead and some mk3 gti 280 calipers and carriers, braided lines and should be awesomeness :)
LL :)
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combes quite a fast circuit as they go so if the brakes are fine there they should be fine most places! tbh though the braking point takes a hell of a long time to to master so you might be wanting better brakes in a year or so!
Braking hard into Avon Rise and Quarry from 110 they were fine which was a result. I know what you mean about mastering the brakes though. Morning was pretty tame as it was wet but in the afternoon I was getting braver and braver. As you say I'll just have to see how I go.
Is the steering wheel a momo team? if it is there worth like 80-100 quid at least! scene tax added of course :grin:
Dan
I've no idea. Here's a pic.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/IMG_3601.jpg)
You know what it is?
cool stuff nick. car sounds well good for the money. all money saved getting a bargain there can be used for more track days then!
as for brakes. the 16v setup is 256 right? when you need new discs, grab a set of g60's instead and some mk3 gti 280 calipers and carriers, braided lines and should be awesomeness :)
LL :)
Already got braided lines so that's a good thing. As said above I'll keep it as is until I find I need more. No need to spend money if it doesn't need it.
Nick
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We'll see how they cope on a few more days but right now I have no plans to change them.
Given that it rained the morning and the track only dried out after 3PM, you may well find if it's dry all through on 25th you'll do an awful lot more work with your brakes, which may show up the system a bit. I wore hardly anything off tyres and brakesin the morning, but the afternoon finished the brakes up and the one session on the T1-Rs really scrubbed them hard - a very, very big difference in wear.
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Yeah i think its a team! abit shiny as they came with a more matted finish, but then again trackday abuse will take its toll on it! i think its definetly worth a few quid :smiley: money towards next track day? :evil:
Dan
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Yeah the afternoon sessions took a fair bit of meat off the pads but no fading so I was happy. As both you and Mark have said as I get more experienced I'll either find they still hold up OK or I'll need something more. DH I guess your car is harder on both brakes and tyres due to the extra weight of the syncro system as well as the fact all 4 wheels are driven.
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Yeah i think its a team! abit shiny as they came with a more matted finish, but then again trackday abuse will take its toll on it! i think its definetly worth a few quid :smiley: money towards next track day? :evil:
Dan
Well I think it's 10 years old so who knows! Ideally I'd like to just swap it for a slightly bigger one.
nick
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DH I guess your car is harder on both brakes and tyres due to the extra weight of the syncro system as well as the fact all 4 wheels are driven.
Get yours on a public weighbridge and find out how much it weighs - always revealing and for about £4 it's a lot cheaper than a dyno session.
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DH I guess your car is harder on both brakes and tyres due to the extra weight of the syncro system as well as the fact all 4 wheels are driven.
Get yours on a public weighbridge and find out how much it weighs - always revealing and for about £4 it's a lot cheaper than a dyno session.
Ha ha ha good point, I'll look up where my nearest one is.
nick
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pop down wokingham scrappy, you drive over the weighbridge when you enter and the weight is displayed outside the office. think its accurate to 20kg's and its free to use! i think you only have to pay if you need the weight printed out for lorry type reasons
mine was 1040 with me sat in it and the full interior and stereo last time i weighed it
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pop down wokingham scrappy, you drive over the weighbridge when you enter and the weight is displayed outside the office. think its accurate to 20kg's and its free to use! i think you only have to pay if you need the weight printed out for lorry type reasons
mine was 1040 with me sat in it and the full interior and stereo last time i weighed it
exactly what i was thinking, might bring a bit of scrap metal with me, just so i have a reason.
AND NO, my car isnt the scrap metal DH or any of you mk2 owners :D
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i beg to differ :grin: :laugh: :wink:
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mk2 looks awesome on the track Nick :wink: :cool:
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Some vid action from paul following behind me.
This one has some of you in it. Don't know why it jumped at the end.
http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/Paul86S2/?action=view¤t=BehindHorney.flv
Paul
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mk2 looks awesome on the track Nick :wink: :cool:
+1
I'm gonna have to look at getting a sound engined mk2 when i have some spare cash next year for some track days :evil: my mates got a a mk1 clio 16v that needs a whoopin :wink:
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You know it makes sense!
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Sure does he was goin on about how crap dubs were and it's pissed me off enuff to spunk a load of cash on a mk2 again and prove him well and truly wrong, renault drivin tool :angry:
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Show him the 'French cars are crap' card :grin: :wink:
Buy a VR6 Super Charged beast or build one :cool:
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MOT is also due in a couple of weeks on this one. Why do I have to have 2 cars with MOT's due within days of each other? Doh!
Anyhoo current list of things I know need sorting/replacing are:
* Headlight allignment
* Non working Horn
* Hole in rear arch
* Windscreen washers are wack
* Both rear calipers in need of a rebuild as the handbrake is next to useless.
* Possible screen replacement, need to measure the chips.
I'm also going to struggle with the emissions test as it spits unburnt fuel out of the exhaust at idle. THe guy I bought it off reckons that telling the tester to hold it at 1,999rpm for the test and it should go through.
Nick
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If you're near Didcot Tesco (or if there are any other cheap repairers down near you) there is a guy that does them at the round about. I paid £35 for two - normally £30 for 1 with him, but he doesn't charge too much extra for additional chips.
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Good tip, cheers Jay. I'll see what the local peeps say.
nick
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it might be worth going into the mot garage to ask about the rust on the rear arch. you might just get away with it. didnt the guy you bought it off say it passed the mot? thats gonna be the big job if you have to do it!
give the calipers a good oil before you try rebuilding them, you might be able to free the handbrake bit off. are the cables not stretched?
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it might be worth going into the mot garage to ask about the rust on the rear arch. you might just get away with it. didnt the guy you bought it off say it passed the mot? thats gonna be the big job if you have to do it!
I'm gonna cover it up TBH. It's only very small and as long as it's all treated it'll be fine. As there's no carpet in there I can also keep an eye on it over the coming months so if gets bad enough to need a proper repair I can get it sorted.
give the calipers a good oil before you try rebuilding them, you might be able to free the handbrake bit off. are the cables not stretched?
Yeah I'm going to pull them off, clean all the surfaces up on both the calipers and pads, grease everything up and refit then adjust the cables (Which look reasonably new). In fact the calipers don't look that old either. I think it's just suffering from spending most of it's time parked up with the hadbrake on. Since I've had it I just leave it in gear and the handbrake off.
nick
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i suppose being a track car its spent most of its life parked up
just thought, instead of getting the mot guy to hold the revs, you could raise the idle on the screw just for the mot. might make it easier for them to get a constant reading
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Good idea mate. I'm thinking about actually taking the day off work when it goes in and staying with it. I'm not sure it'll get through my local place with the sun strip either! If it all goes wrong then I'll just have to use ALex's place but it's a bit o a trek from basingstoke just for an MOT.
Nick
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* Headlight allignment - Done
* Non working Horn - Need to look into this
* Hole in rear arch - Started prepping it
* Windscreen washers are wack - sorted
* Both rear calipers in need of a rebuild as the handbrake is next to useless. - see below
* Possible screen replacement, need to measure the chips. - gonna put it in and see what happens
Handbrake
Well I've had a good mess about with it today and it's improved a bit. Not sure if it's pass worthy though. With it on you can just about shove the car along if you push really fecking hard. Problem is the handbrake mechs are pretty siezed up. I bloody hate MKII handbrakes. Every MKII I've had they have never worked properly and always fail the MOT. Pretty much decided that I'll put it in and if it fails get the garage to replace the calipers as I just don't have the time or the patience to do it myself.
I've alos decided this car takes priority over the corrado so if that fails badly it'll be coming off the road for a bit and being left at my folks. Depending on what happens job wise depends on what happens to it. I can;t afford to put two cars through an MOT on my credit card!
Nick
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Well the rust hole is now "repaired", just needs another coat of paint.
The horn is still not working but I know why now. The horn push on the Momo wheel is broken. I can't fix it though as the heads of the screws holding the wheel assembly have been rounded off. Gonna pop into Maplins tomorrow on the way home from work and pick up some wire, a fuse holder and a push button. Ghetto fix FTW!
I think the MOT runs out on 2nd or 3rd of August so it'll do the track day on the 25th of this month and then put it in and see what happens! Bad holiday timing though as I'm down in the west country from the 3rd till the 9th so I can see me just paying to get anything it fails on fixed as I'm not about to do it myself and I will need the car for getting to and from work as the Rado MOT expires while we're off as well.
Nick
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Car performed brilliantly today and the trackday was awesome. Only slightly spoilt by the fact that some cikey punt ran over the car last night and fecked up my bonnet.
Nick
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excellent! so have you go the hang of combe now? at least it wasnt pissing it down this time. r888's on?
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Yeah I reckon I'm getting there, certainly much quicker than last time. R888's were indeed on and abused!
Nick
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its fooking noisy :grin:
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its fooking noisy :grin:
What? Can you speak up a bit? For some reason my ears are ringing.
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Oh and Mark I have mystery gift from DH for ya, I'll bring it to No-Rice in a couple of weeks if I don't see you before.
Nick
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haha your not gonna chin me are you
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Ha ha ha no I'm not. :grin:
nick
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A few pics that others took yesterday.
From Llewellyn:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/3759777992_60cca79b8f.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3759775496_486311994b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3758976653_6e1c58cf8f.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3759769314_24a5e42e11.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/3758970999_60f4880709.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3759766372_17a7cb6a16.jpg)
And one from Joe:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3758317620_78a2094b78.jpg)
Nick
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Booked in for an MOT on thursday, gulp!
Nick
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haha your not gonna chin me are you
How terribly base! I'm not some sort of thug - I'm part of a caring, sharing community, which looks after it's members.
Even you.
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Diamond hell = Aka Mr Pink n fluffy :kiss: :tongue:
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Some more pics from saturday.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3762003307_09fc200b04.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3762006547_4fb50aaa1d.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3762811568_d542cf4874.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3762813084_62a1a0910e.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3762824564_f0f8f88438.jpg)
Also fixed the horn and now have a big red button on the dash for it :-)
nick
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Spent an hour and a half wrestling with the drivers side rear caliper to try and get some kind of handbrake action but to no avail, the handbrake mech is totally fubar'd.
Other than that just got to repair a slightly cracked CV boot and bosh the track tyres on as they have more tread. Going to ring the garage tomorrow and get them to order a caliper in and change it before the MOT. Then I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and tell em to fix/replace anything it fails on and I'll slap it on the credit card.
nick
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Buy from me! :grin:
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Would have done mate but the garage done me a good deal. I'm gonna be needing loads of bits for the rado though. Will PM ya.
Nick
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Well it's D-Day today. Will report back later with the failure list!
nick
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Oh cock. Front shocks are leaking and Koni top adjustables ain't cheap! other than that just a headlight aim and the rear caliper which I already knew about!
nick
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Hmmm, i may have some brand new adjustable koni inserts if they are of any interest?
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PM'd mate. Not sure my car still has insert type struts though. Will check tonight when I get it back.
nick
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You sent the PM? :huh:
That was my downfall, bought them as "front shocks", assumed them to be the whole strut assembly and then was a little miffed when they turned up. My struts were sealed units so they never got used.
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Did I not PM you then? Can you PM your number? I'll check my car tonight and hope that they are inserts!
nick
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I'm not gonna count my chickens but I [i[think[/i] I may have sourced a replacement shock. A guy on Club GTi binned his and broke one so has 3 working ones. Just hoping the one front one he has is the right side!
Nick
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I'm not gonna count my chickens but I [i[think[/i] I may have sourced a replacement shock. A guy on Club GTi binned his and broke one so has 3 working ones. Just hoping the one front one he has is the right side!
Nick
Maybe i'm being thick, but they're sided? :huh:
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wasnt just me then
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Well I did wonder that but sites for new ones list LH or RH items!
Nick
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Just won a full set of barely used top adjustables on egay for £185 delivered. Ok so they're MKIII ones but they'll do the job fine.
Cheers DH for putting my mind at rest earlier.
Nick
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Cheers DH for putting my mind at rest earlier.
Hey, I told you to check with someone else.
I wouldn't trust my advice :tongue:
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Cheers DH for putting my mind at rest earlier.
Hey, I told you to check with someone else.
I wouldn't trust my advice :tongue:
espeically on rear seats :lipsrsealed:
:grin:
:kiss:
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Ah well if you're wrong DH I'll just have to blame you for all my woes, ha ha.
I was pretty sure they'd fit after reading similar threads on here over the years and I just wanted someone esle to be prety sure as well before I clicked on the bid now button!
nick
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front and rear shocks are identical on each axle, nothings sided!
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New shocks not arrived from ebayer while I've been away. They better turn up tomorrow or I shall be most annoyed as the car's booked in for a retest on monday!
Nick
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Right just checked my mail and he was away so they should have been sent today. Might see em tomorrow but looks more likely to be later in the week. Gonna throw the Rado into the retest booking and hope that passes after doing some work on it tomorrow!
Nick
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New rear caliper kindly donated by Mark is now fitted and just needs bleeding up. Shocks didn't turn up so hopefully they'll turn up during the week.
nick
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Shocks were apparently posted Monday so should arrive any day, hopefully in time for me to fit them over the weekend and get it retested early next week.
nick
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A note from the Postie suggests the shocks are awaiting collection at the PO depot. Result!
Nick
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about time!
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Picked em up this morning so guess what I'm doing tomorrow?
Nick
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Picked em up this morning so guess what I'm doing tomorrow?
Nick
something that involves a lot of fag breaks inbetween bouts of swearing?
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Yeah sounds about right, ha ha.
Nick
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you forgot the hammer and multiple cups of tea
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And the screw driver for the slotted nut!
Nick
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And the screw driver TNT for the slotted nut!
Nick
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Yeah fair point.
Nick
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Golf3 top mounts FTW and mostly not p1ssing about with b@stard slotted top nuts.
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I'm gonna see if I can borrow Mark's Impact gun and slotted nut tool for a day otherwise it's just gonna take me forever and make me mad!
Nick
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Tools borrowed let the swearing commence!
Nick
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Decided to just check that everything will fit and then leave it till tomorrow as it was getting a bit late to be banging about with cars in the close. Everything's going to fit so that's a result.
Only problem is the car no longer runs and I have no idea why, spins over, has fuel, has spark, has air but will just not catch and fire up. SO even if I fix everything that is needed for the MOT it ain't gonna pass without a working engine. Gonna have another try tomorrow once I've swapped the shocks over and bled the brakes. If I get no joy then I may have to get it flat bedded over to AF Racing and get Alex who built it to see what's up. It worked fine when I picked up from the MOT testers but it was still warm. I'm wondering if they fiddled with teh mixture or something to get it through the MOT and now it's been left to get properly cool it won't start but I am really clutching at straws woth that one.
I really need it running and MOT'd asap as I have booked and paid for a trackday on the 1st Sept and I sure has hell won't be using the Rado instead.
Nick
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K-jet-tastic.....
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I think it might be more V-Sam Pro tastic kinda problem. The fuel pump doesn't seem to be priming when you turn the ignition on but I'm pretty sure it never has done.
nick
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Just checked the V-SAM Pro and it seems to be working fine as the extra injector is firing and it's all getting power etc.
I'm thinking it's either the battery isn't good enough and not spinning it over fast enough against the high compression or there's a fuel problem. It needs a new battery as I nicked it's battery for the Rado last weekend as that one dies so I'll pick one up tomorrow from CAF and see what that does.
Nick
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Turns out it looks like some bad connections on the under car fuel pump. After a good wiggle it now seems to be fine. I need to bleed that caliper in the next week so at the same time I'll take the connections to the pump off, check them and clean it all up.
As for the suspension that didn't go so well. Removed the first one and found it had a solid topmount. Oooh cool I though, until all the bearing fell out. Doh! Other side has a G60 top mount that is a bit rattly so I need 2 new top mounts to finish the job. I put it all back together finger tight so I can swap the top mounts more easily later but I couldn't leave the car in the close on axel stands and needed it back on it's wheels.
One strange thing though, I didn't need the spring compressors for the shocks. once off the car the springs were loose enough. Never had that before and they were loose when refitted to the new shocks. Very odd!!!!!!
nick
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(http://www.kamracing.co.uk/images/CMB0235.jpg)
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That looks expensive!
Would I be alright to borrow your gun-a-me-jig for the another couple of days so I can swap the mounts? If you need it back I'll happily drop it back later today though :-)
nick
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yep thats cool, dont need it atm
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Cheers bud. If you need it back asap just text me and I can chuck it in the car and run it round on my way back from work. I found the exact same one on machine mart for £23 so think I might get one on payday :-)
Nick
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One strange thing though, I didn't need the spring compressors for the shocks. once off the car the springs were loose enough. Never had that before and they were loose when refitted to the new shocks. Very odd!!!!!!
nick
-80-100mm lowering springs and standard travel dampers maybe?
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Well it rides at about drop 40 - 60. I't's really not that low at all. Very odd!
Nick
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Should be picking up a pair of G60 topmounts tomorrow lunch time and get them boshed on over the next couple of evenings.
Nick
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Top Mounts done. Just the rear caliper to bleed and then it's all set for it's retest :-)
Nick
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Booked in for tuesday morning so best get my bum in gear and bleed the brakes and give it a good spring clean and polish!
Nick
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Brakes bled. Handbrake to adjust and a clean and polish required. Took it for a naughty spin round the block to check the brakes were all good. Man I had forgotten how fast this thing is, haven't driven it in 4 weeks ish!
nick
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Well it's all sorted and ready for Tuesday. Schweeeeet!
nick
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Well it's all sorted and ready for Tuesday. Schweeeeet!
nick
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Good luck Nick
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you blatantly have to do a session at prept if it passes :grin:
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Yeah I know. I can only do one though as I don't have enough pad left for much more and no time to bed in a new set.
Gotta change the pads on thursday night and then bed them in before Silverstone on Tuesday!
nick
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do you know if there are any spaces left on the silverstone day? i want to get another trackday in before the insurance runs out on the golf :grin:
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do you know if there are any spaces left on the silverstone day? i want to get another trackday in before the insurance runs out on the golf :grin:
Pretty sure there are, you still got Richards email? If so drop him a mail. If not I'll forward it again.
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in before Silverstone on Tuesday!nick
whose going tuesday nick - just you ?
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in before Silverstone on Tuesday!nick
whose going tuesday nick - just you ?
Me and my dear old Dad as we're splitting the driving and entry cost 50/50.
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in before Silverstone on Tuesday!nick
whose going tuesday nick - just you ?
Me and my dear old Dad as we're splitting the driving and entry cost 50/50.
nick
well i got tuesday 1st off, might tootle up for a look see :cool:
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I've PM'd you his address. Just drop him a line on thursday.
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in before Silverstone on Tuesday!nick
whose going tuesday nick - just you ?
Me and my dear old Dad as we're splitting the driving and entry cost 50/50.
nick
well i got tuesday 1st off, might tootle up for a look see :cool:
Cool, Pax laps are free as is helmet hire but I can't promise you loads as me and the old fella just tend to swap seats for each session to get our monies worth. I'll certainly get you out on a couple though and I'm sure my Dad'll take you round as well.
Nick
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no worries on that front, i might drag me lad along too, just getting out of the house really :grin:
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Ballast is important at these events.
That's why we have Chuff.
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Ballast is important at these events.
That's why we have Chuff.
My Dad's good for that too!
Nick
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Ballast is important at these events.
That's why we have Chuff.
you not going, so ner :tongue:
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Just dropped it up the garage for the dreaded test.
Nick
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Good Luck!
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Fingers crossed all goes well so we can see you at Brands tomorrow :)
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It passed!
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It passed!
Nick
Nice one!! :cool:
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See you tomorrow :cool:
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excellent!
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sweet :cool:
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Some quality advisories:
*No rear seats fitted
*No rear seatbelts fitted
*Exhaust loud
*Windscreen sticker causing slight obstruction
*Oil leak (Best fix that this weekend!)
I also got an an advisory on perished front wishbone bushes which is weird as they're poly. Do poly ones crack but carry on performing as usual? They said they were having no negative effect but were looking perished.
Nick
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Haha nice advisories, like you didn't know :grin:
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does your wiper pass over the sunstrip? my mate had to make a short wiper arm for mot's because of his sunstrip :laugh:
i would have thought poly bushes last forever :huh:
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The wiper goes about 3 inches into the sunstrip ha ha ha. I think they let it through cause they're nice. Going by the book it's a fail big time. MOT regs say no more than 10mm.
That's what I thought about polybushes as well but I guess lasting forever and "Looking" worn are different. They may look worn yet be fine, they did say on the phone there was zero play in them even when they really ragged the wheel about.
Nick
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late as usual but nice one Nick :afro:
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i would have thought poly bushes last forever
No not at all, as I've already found out.
They're harder, stiffer, so can quite easily crack and split. Can't WAIT to get my n/s lower link off to find out WTF is going on with the rear one on mine :angry:
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i thought you said yours was installed wrong, hence the splitting
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One of mine was damaged by some bloody German on the way into the wishbone, but even so they won't last forever and probably not nearly as long as the OEM bushes.
If it hadn't worn then it wouldn't have started clunking progressively more now, would it?
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I'll have a nosey at mine while I have it in bits before tuesdays trackday and see what the score is.
Nick
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Jobs for this weekend before tuesdays trackday.
* Oil and Oil Filter change
* Change oil filter housing gasket
* Remove Sump and check oil pump gauze. Refit with new gasket.
* Regrease both outer CV joints and replace zip ties
* Fit new Mintex 1155 pads and bed them in.
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* Oil and Oil Filter change - Done
* Change oil filter housing gasket - Done
* Remove Sump and check oil pump gauze. Refit with new gasket. - Sacked off till next month
* Regrease both outer CV joints and replace zip ties - To Do Tomorrow
* Fit new Mintex 1155 pads and bed them in. - To do tomorrow.
Todays gasket replacement went well part fromknocking the dizzy with a spanner so therefore knocking my timing out. "No Worries" I thought, I'll reset that later with my mates timing light. Oil filter housing gasket repalced, new oil, new filter, filled with water and bled. Jobs a gooden, now to reset the timing. Ah.
Turns out with the strobe running noen of the timing marks show up no matter how far you turn the dizzy. Decide to find TDC on No 1 and mark up the fly wheel then try and guess 6 Deg BTDC. Stick a chop stick in number won through the sparkplug hole and rock car in 1st gear till the piston tops out. "Snap" WTF was that! Remove shop stick from No 1 to find the last 1/2" missing presumed lost inside bore No 1. Oh Sh!t!!!!! For the next hour and a bit me and my mate Chris spent much time with garden wire, tweasers and blue tack and eventually got it out. Thank f**k for that, it would have been worse the worst excuse for missing a track day.
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"Snap" WTF was that! Remove shop stick from No 1 to find the last 1/2" missing presumed lost inside bore No 1. Oh Sh!t!!!!! For the next hour and a bit me and my mate Chris spent much time with garden wire, tweasers and blue tack and eventually got it out. Thank f**k for that, it would have been worse the worst excuse for missing a track day.
proper LOL
Better a bad day working on the car than a good day at the office.
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Would the chop stick not have eventually burned off anyway? :huh:
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"Snap" WTF was that! Remove shop stick from No 1 to find the last 1/2" missing presumed lost inside bore No 1. Oh Sh!t!!!!! For the next hour and a bit me and my mate Chris spent much time with garden wire, tweasers and blue tack and eventually got it out. Thank f**k for that, it would have been worse the worst excuse for missing a track day.
proper LOL
Better a bad day working on the car than a good day at the office.
It gets better mate. Turns out said chop stick was Mrs Horney's and had been stolen from the chinky on her 21st birthday and had great sentimental value. I'm in the Dog House to put it mildy as the matching one I ruined last year stirring paint.
Anyway I still have the problem of how to set my timing properly though. Not really sure what to do. Well peed off that dizzy was lose enough for me to knock it round with a spanner. I've not touched it since I've had it so must not have been tightened up enough but Alex when he last adjusted it.
Nick
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Would the chop stick not have eventually burned off anyway? :huh:
It's plastic and about 1/2" long. You don't want that banging about in your engine! It could have jammed a valve open and caused all sorts of havoc. Not to mention all those bits of plastic going through the oil pump and clogging stuff up.
Nick
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Oh I thought it was wooden, thought it would just burn straight up.
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even a wooden one would probably f**k your engine before it burnt up.
Nick
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Meh....
:grin:
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It gets better mate. Turns out said chop stick was Mrs Horney's and had been stolen from the chinky on her 21st birthday and had great sentimental value. I'm in the Dog House to put it mildy as the matching one I ruined last year stirring paint.
Cheers Nick - you've just thrown a load of laughing into today AS WELL as tomorrow. Next time t'other half is p1ssed off with me about something I'll point her at this post and just say 'and you think I'm thoughtless?'
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* Oil and Oil Filter change - Done
* Change oil filter housing gasket - Done
* Remove Sump and check oil pump gauze. Refit with new gasket. - Sacked off till next month
* Regrease both outer CV joints and replace zip ties - To Do Tomorrow
* Fit new Mintex 1155 pads and bed them in. - To do tomorrow.
Todays gasket replacement went well part fromknocking the dizzy with a spanner so therefore knocking my timing out. "No Worries" I thought, I'll reset that later with my mates timing light. Oil filter housing gasket repalced, new oil, new filter, filled with water and bled. Jobs a gooden, now to reset the timing. Ah.
Turns out with the strobe running noen of the timing marks show up no matter how far you turn the dizzy. Decide to find TDC on No 1 and mark up the fly wheel then try and guess 6 Deg BTDC. Stick a chop stick in number won through the sparkplug hole and rock car in 1st gear till the piston tops out. "Snap" WTF was that! Remove shop stick from No 1 to find the last 1/2" missing presumed lost inside bore No 1. Oh Sh!t!!!!! For the next hour and a bit me and my mate Chris spent much time with garden wire, tweasers and blue tack and eventually got it out. Thank f**k for that, it would have been worse the worst excuse for missing a track day.
Nick
erm, why did you just get the hoover out :grin: Sucky sucky :tongue:
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lol, thats some funny sh!t!
is the flywheel lightened? the timing mark might have been chopped off. theres a way of timing it from the bottom pully i think. not sure exactly how to do it though. or mark the flywheel like you tried to do and use an adjustable timing gun. for now turn it till it idles at the same speed as it used to do, then it will pretty much be right
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It gets better mate. Turns out said chop stick was Mrs Horney's and had been stolen from the chinky on her 21st birthday and had great sentimental value. I'm in the Dog House to put it mildy as the matching one I ruined last year stirring paint.
Cheers Nick - you've just thrown a load of laughing into today AS WELL as tomorrow. Next time t'other half is p1ssed off with me about something I'll point her at this post and just say 'and you think I'm thoughtless?'
+1, makes the time i used the dishwasher to clean motorbike engine parts seem so normal :laugh:
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nice chuckle for a sunday morning!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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lol, thats some funny sh!t!
is the flywheel lightened? the timing mark might have been chopped off. theres a way of timing it from the bottom pully i think. not sure exactly how to do it though. or mark the flywheel like you tried to do and use an adjustable timing gun. for now turn it till it idles at the same speed as it used to do, then it will pretty much be right
Me and Chris found the timing marks on the flywheel but they didn't ever show up with the strobe no matter how far we advanced or retarded the dizzy.
I'm thinking I'll spend some time getting TDC bang on then mark that up on the flywheel with tipex. Then I was thinking of finding the old marks and measure the distance between the TDC mark and the 6deg BTDC mark and use that measurement to put a 6deg BTDC mark by the newly marked correct TDC mark.
That should work right?
Nick
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it would be easier to go off the bottom pulley. i spotted someones said how to do it in the mk2 section. i cant see how you gonna be able to mark the new 6 BTDC accuately enough tbh. but then again the marks on the bottom pulley arent pefectly accuate either! i think marking a new tdc and using an adjustable gun would be the best bet if you can get one by tues, if not use the pulley.
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Halfords have the advance Gunson light listed on their site for £39.99 so gonna see if they have one in stock down the road.
Nick
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Halfords do a good rental service. Just make sure you don't get it dirty or lose the receipt :wink:
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Halfords have the advance Gunson light listed on their site for £39.99 so gonna see if they have one in stock down the road.
Nick
Just reserved one online and off to pick it up in a bit. Damn Alex for not tightening the dizzy properly when he last worked on the car. If it had been locked off properly all this would never have happened.
Still all this extra work on the car gets me out of having to go out this afternoon to one of the Mrs's freinds birthday party thing.
nick
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if it was loose it was probably a bit out so you might find more power after you have corrected it :afro:
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I was thinking the same thing actually. Always look on the bright side eh.
In other good news the oil leak seems to be fixed with the new gasket as well.
Nick
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Well I can't get it to run right so it looks like I'll be pulling out of silverstone. I marked up TDC and set the strobe to 6deg BTDC and before I can even get the marks to line up it runs rough as a badgers arse to the point of nearly stalling no matter how high I wind the idle up.
Nick
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New pads now fitted and ready to bed in this arvo/tomorrow on the way to the circuit!
Mark's kindly offered to come over today and see if we can sort the damn timing out.
Nick
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Mark is a legend, it's running just about spot on, certainly well enough for tomorrow.
Nick
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Mark is a legend, it's running just about spot on, certainly well enough for tomorrow.
Nick
jeez Nick - you and cars is like a soap opera!! :laugh: :laugh:
Glad its all working tidy though :afro:
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Yeah I know, I probably overly worry as well. Hopefully tomorrow will stay mostly dry. Update and pics tomorrow evening!
Nick
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Yeah I know, I probably overly worry as well. Hopefully tomorrow will stay mostly dry. Update and pics tomorrow evening!
Nick
fingers crossed you have a good day :cool:
Enjoy!!
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Silverstone today was epic! Murdered one of my cut slicks so now it's just a slick and nailed £70 of fuel out of the exhaust.
Still it's all good. The car was wicked and passed several Elises, a couple of porkers, a clio 1.8 16v with cams and a BMW ZM. Awesome fun!
Nick
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Silverstone today was epic! Murdered one of my cut slicks so now it's just a slick and nailed £70 of fuel out of the exhaust.
Still it's all good. The car was wicked and passed several Elises, a couple of porkers, a clio 1.8 16v with cams and a BMW ZM. Awesome fun!
Nick
bloody brilliant!! :laugh: good for you buddy!! sounds like an excellent day!! :afro:
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glad you had a good day nick, :afro: decided to fettle mine rather than come and get even more tempted by you :grin:
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Silverstone today was epic! Murdered one of my cut slicks so now it's just a slick and nailed £70 of fuel out of the exhaust.
Still it's all good. The car was wicked and passed several Elises, a couple of porkers, a clio 1.8 16v with cams and a BMW ZM. Awesome fun!
Nick
bloody brilliant!! :laugh: good for you buddy!! sounds like an excellent day!! :afro:
It was mate, the last session before lunch was the best track day session I've done so far. Car felt awesome and I managed to hook it up lap after lap.
Chuff: Mark's exploits today may have put you off!
nick
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Silverstone today was epic! Murdered one of my cut slicks so now it's just a slick and nailed £70 of fuel out of the exhaust.
Still it's all good. The car was wicked and passed several Elises, a couple of porkers, a clio 1.8 16v with cams and a BMW ZM. Awesome fun!
Nick
bloody brilliant!! :laugh: good for you buddy!! sounds like an excellent day!! :afro:
It was mate, the last session before lunch was the best track day session I've done so far. Car felt awesome and I managed to hook it up lap after lap.
Chuff: Mark's exploits today may have put you off!
nick
oh crap.. what happened?
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A snapped shift rod. Luckily someone local was able to weld it back together and he was back out in the afternoon. Not an easy job as you have to drop the exhaust to get it off.
Nick
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A snapped shift rod. Luckily someone local was able to weld it back together and he was back out in the afternoon. Not an easy job as you have to drop the exhaust to get it off.
Nick
i was having visions of him careering off the track or something!
glad it is all sorted :smiley:
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Nah we left that to the Porches!
nick
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could have been worse, at least i got a good 1/2 day in, thought it was game over when it snapped. the guys at silverstone were a great help!
ill upload a video in a bit
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could have been worse, at least i got a good 1/2 day in, thought it was game over when it snapped. the guys at silverstone were a great help!
ill upload a video in a bit
They were good weren't they, I thought it was game over as well. Gaffa and zip ties for once were not an option!
Look forward to the video! Any of me in it?
Nick
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Glad to hear you got it sorted and had a good day bud :afro:
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i think you car is in it at the end, but your dads driving! i should have filmed the bit when we were following each other but wasnt thinking :rolleyes:
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Ah well never mind, my Dad'll be chuffed to be featured. Just spoke to him and he still has the hire helmet as he couldn't find anyone to return it to.
Nick
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im only gonna upload the first bit cos its taking ages and i cant be arsed to do it again but ill put all the footage on a cd for you :afro:
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Nice one, I'll grab it off ya at No-Rice.
Nick
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Popping the track wheels away to day and thought I'd get some shots of the wear.
All together.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3888923815_fee1cd6f26.jpg)
Both rears look like this, not bad just loads of lose rubber picked up on the in lap.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/3889718968_f93a879b18.jpg)
Drivers front, a bit worn but still plenty of life left in it.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3889718324_37c23279de.jpg)
Passenger front, oh dear.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3889717740_cf558d3e9f.jpg)
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i wonder how long you can run them as 'slicks', its just getting them to wear evenly thats the problem.
silverstone was a bit 'abrasive' wasnt it :grin:
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That front one is about 3mm smaller on the outside, if you roll it along the ground it just goes in circles ha ha. I reckon it's only got about another 3 - 4 mm before you'd hit the canvas. I'm going to bin it and pop a brand new one on that side and leave the rest as they are.
Nick
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Looks to me like you need to add a touch more camber in there, Mr Horne.
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Well this afternoon I got the screwdriver and stanley knife out. No more pillar trim, hand grabs, sun visors and only half a head lining. Reckon that lot weighed close to a KG on it's own!
Need to get rid of the sun roof next. I've found the cause of the few spots of rust on my roof though. The sunroof framework is a bit rotten inside and it's spread up through the roof panel. Will have to sand it all back and treat it once the framework's out. Might repaint the roof as well and make it chequered.
Nick
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mmmmmm what was it now, keep it standard looking as possible :lipsrsealed:
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Ha ha yeah good point. will probably just rattle can the roof alpine white once I've riveted ali sheet over the sunroof hole.
Nick
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What will that KG do for you?
Also, let it rust! It'll be lighter! :evil:
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A KG won't do much but when you add up all the KG's you save from stuff like this it does make a difference. Especially taking stuff out of the top of the car as it lowers the centre of gravity.
Nick
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I see.
What's the advantage in no ABS?
Cheers. :grin:
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I don't think there's an advantage to no ABS on track days but I just don't like it. Makes me feel like the car is making decisions for me which I hate. Most racers don't use ABS either, F1, Touring car etc.
Nick
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^^ Not to mention quite a few super cars do not have ABS.
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Well I spent today investigating my oil leak problem. Cleaned the bottom of the engine and gearbox with white spirit and then took it for a good long run and a thrash. GOt bac and had a look and can't see any dampness or leaks anywhere. All I can think is that what I though was an oil leak was just the remains from a leak I fixed a few weeks back still running off the block.
Gonna do a 50 mile round trip to the Reading meet tomorrow and see what's what when I get back.
nick
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Well oil leak seems to be OK but now my wipers are broken :-(
They're stuck on and the only way I could turn them off was so unplug them under the scuttle.
Pants!
Nick
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3994769743_21faa8e93f_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3994769037_9aa4fb6144_b.jpg)
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:afro: looks ossum mate :smiley:
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Looks good nick..
I've just looked at it and thought wouldnt that sunroof shave some KG's off.. then read through the last few pages to see if i'd missed it, turns out i did!! haha.
:grin:
I've always wondered though, what are you going replace it with?
Dan
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A sheet of ali pop rivet on with some tiger seal to stop it leaking.
Nick
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Really nice pictures there, the old girl is looking stunning :smiley:
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Cheers Cheryl, white MKII's are the best ain't they :cool:
nick
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(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs060.snc3/14760_336450090321_565490321_9825516_5206348_n.jpg)
Bwahahahahahah!
Nick
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i presume thats just cos you can nick, cos don't they compromise the handling :rolleyes:
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Yeah they're just on there till I sell them as I have no where else to put them.
Nick
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I LIKE IT!!! muhahaha
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very 90s :smiley:
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Well they're sold now and being picked up on saturday morning. Normall 15" service will be resumed.
Still need to get some legal tyres put on it though. Really missing being able to take it out for a B road blast :-(
Nick
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T1-R road-based all-weather goodness FTW.
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T1-R road-based all-weather goodness FTW.
That's the plan for the spring. At the moment it's goignt o be getting a mixed bag of branded part worns to see it through the winter. As it'll only be doing the odd meet and sunny blast that works out nicely while I use my spare money each month to get my finances in better order in advance of my impending redundancy.
Although I have put 4 x T1R's or Uniroyal Rainsport 2's on my crimbo list!
nick
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17's now gone so it's back on the 15's and looking better. Should be ordering 4 x Toyo T1R's in the next couple of days (Camskill have 195 50's on special offer for £28!) and then I need to get them fitted and I can start taking it to meets and to work on sunny days again.
Stuff that needs sorting before the next track day is growing as I find stuff that needs replacing. So far it deffo needs:
* Pair of front discs (Grooves have almost completely worn away)
* 2 x Outer CV joints
* Seems to have developed another oil leak despite not being used so I need to investigate where that's coming from.
* Oil pressure gauge (Cause I hate not having one in a car that gets pushed this hard)
* 2 x Toyo R888's in GG compound for the front.
* Welded in brace/harness bar.
I'd also like to get some buckets and harnesses in there but funds are going to be very tight over the winter so it's unlikely. I will soon be getting the grinder out though and get cracking on more lightening!
Nick
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While window internet shopiing found the bucket seat I really want.
http://www.ybracing.co.uk/page1.php?sitepage=4&part=615
Nick
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Only designed for a 4-point harness.
Ewww.
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Only designed for a 4-point harness.
Ewww.
True dat but seeing as I can't afford it it's not really even an issue, ha ha.
Nick
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its ok for you to say get 6 point harnesses dh, you have had kids already!
personally i like my balls being operative, hence 4 points in mine :grin:
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its ok for you to say get 6 point harnesses dh, you have had kids already!
personally i like my balls being operative, hence 4 points in mine :grin:
Fitted 6 points in mine, as they were free, and didn't find that I was contricted. The crutch straps come up and then split either side with plenty of room between. The straps have to pass through rings mounted quite a long way back from the buckle on the lap belt and are not really near the "wedding tackle" at all. I can see that a 5 point might get a little uncomfortable but the 6 was just snug. Having seen the mess that can arrise from "submarining" under a, admitidly poorly fitted, 4 point it is not worth the risk.
Very happy with mine and the seat was a Corbeau Pro Sprint XL £180 delivered so didn't break the bank either.
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its ok for you to say get 6 point harnesses dh, you have had kids already!
personally i like my balls being operative, hence 4 points in mine :grin:
You shouldn't believe everything you read on the interwebs.
Do the straps up tight and it's not an issue.
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its the picture that freaked me out, ill have to find it for you :sick:
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Please don't make my thread NSFW, ha ha.
Nick
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its the picture that freaked me out, ill have to find it for you :sick:
I've seen it.
I don't need to see 'degloved' nads again, thanks.
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With many thanks to Jon I shall be shortly getting plexiglass front 1/4 windows and passenger window.
Nick
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nice one!
any chance of putting the glass and perspex on the bathroom scales when you do the job?
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nice one!
any chance of putting the glass and perspex on the bathroom scales when you do the job?
None at all as we don't have any :grin:
I'll see if the kitchen scales are up to the job though.
nick
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4 x Toyo T1R's order and should arrive tomorrow for fitting on Wednesday. If all goes to plan should be tracked up and ready to roll for No-Rice on wednesday night. Looking forward to driving it for the first time in ages!
Nick
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T1R's on and used the car for the first time in aaaaages. Man that was fun! Might have to rock it to work tomorrow just for the hell of it.
Nick
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New boots:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4173175627_f27a918d2f.jpg)
Nick
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I see you've gone for the painted letters then for that extra motorsport look :tongue:
Looks v. good Nick :afro:
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i did larf when i saw these last night nick.. +10bhp for this mod (minimum) i would guess?
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i did larf when i saw these last night nick.. +10bhp for this mod (minimum) i would guess?
Get it up on the rollers, I hear it raises the rev limit by 200 :grin:
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A pointless mod yes, but i think it looks cool and the car certainly got plenty of attention last night :evil:
Nick
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Pfft. Should have got stretched tyres and slam it and get in the true fassion of VW's, low and slow :tongue:
Joking mate, looks awesome! Bet they grip well :cool:
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I bet that paint adds a good 2 seconds to your lap times :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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sorry Nick... I think I started something... :embarassed:
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I'll let you off bud :wink:
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I bet that paint adds a good 2 seconds to your lap times :tongue: :grin: :grin:
It might actually take a second off due to the extra weight of the paint :shocked:
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I bet that paint adds a good 2 seconds to your lap times :tongue: :grin: :grin:
It might actually take a second off due to the extra weight of the paint :shocked:
:huh: I meant he'd be SLOWER round the track because of the paint......
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It may well increase lap times but it reduces hot girl pant removal times. Fact!*
*When questioned 9/10 hot girl's said "What that dodgy Horney geezer? Feck off, he's got a beard!"
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It may well increase lap times but it reduces hot girl pant removal times. Fact!
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: I got some white paint in the shed - might slap some on mine :laugh: :laugh:
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I bet that paint adds a good 2 seconds to your lap times :tongue: :grin: :grin:
It might actually take a second off due to the extra weight of the paint :shocked:
:huh: I meant he'd be SLOWER round the track because of the paint......
Oops thats what you get for being tired ! I read it wrong and thought you meant make him faster :embarassed:
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some girls like beard :wink:
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The white writing on the tyres will quite obviously increase lap times and damage the handling as it's an increase in unsprung weight.
Fact.
Hot chicks go for beards.
Fact.
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Another Pic of it from No-Rice, this time taken by Anna from BigBoysToys
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii63/annavr6/canon%20camera/IMG_0300.jpg)
nick
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Just won a brand new Corbeau Forza Bucket on ebay for £67. Result!
Like this one but yellow:
(https://www.plminishop.com/images/forzasport.jpg)
Nick
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Looks like I've also scored a free MKII GTI seat to butcher for subframe making purposes.
Much as I realise having it fixed to the floor is a better option I share the driving at Trackdays with my dear old papa and he has shorter legs than me so having the seat moveable is required.
Nick
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Makes sense. Just make sure it's fitted up right and that the seatbelt works properly in it.
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Looks like I've also scored a free MKII GTI seat to butcher for subframe making purposes.
Much as I realise having it fixed to the floor is a better option I share the driving at Trackdays with my dear old papa and he has shorter legs than me so having the seat moveable is required.
Nick
Come round, you need to collect the poly anyway, as I've got a Mk2 2 mount on the bottom of a spare seat in the garage, i can also show you what we did to mine to make it attach to the floor and still be adjustable. (Helena is less than 5" and I am over 6" and we both fit!)
Jon
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Makes sense. Just make sure it's fitted up right and that the seatbelt works properly in it.
Aye aye cappen. Initially just going to be used on the road with the standard belt but will be getting a harness bar and captive nuts welded in before the next track session.
Nick
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Looks like I've also scored a free MKII GTI seat to butcher for subframe making purposes.
Much as I realise having it fixed to the floor is a better option I share the driving at Trackdays with my dear old papa and he has shorter legs than me so having the seat moveable is required.
Nick
Come round, you need to collect the poly anyway, as I've got a Mk2 2 mount on the bottom of a spare seat in the garage, i can also show you what we did to mine to make it attach to the floor and still be adjustable. (Helena is less than 5" and I am over 6" and we both fit!)
Jon
Roger that buddy, I'll see if I can shoot over on sunday but the wife has a long list of things for me to do this weekend!
Nick
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Has bucket, well comfy!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4199372459_78274fa1ce.jpg)
Nick
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nice!
bolt it to the floor pan and give your dad a cushion to drive it :laugh:
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Ha ha yeah he'd love that!
Hopefully picking up knackered GTIseat over the crimbo period which I'll start hacking apart and measuring up for subframe purposes.
Nick
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Makes sense. Just make sure it's fitted up right and that the seatbelt works properly in it.
Aye aye cappen. Initially just going to be used on the road with the standard belt but will be getting a harness bar and captive nuts welded in before the next track session.
Nick
Are you getting the harness bar purpose made? Or a standard off the shelf one?
Cheers
Paul
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I've not seen any off the shelf ones so I'm hoping to get someone to weld a bar between the rear turrets.
Nick
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I've not seen any off the shelf ones so I'm hoping to get someone to weld a bar between the rear turrets.
Make sure it's got spreader plates welded into the turrets and make sure the bar is large enough diameter and an appropriate gauge. If you drill through it to attach the harnesses (which you shouldn't need to) you should sleeve and weld any holes with tubing.
I really, really don't like this whole 'bodge a bar in for harnesses' thing instead of fitting a proper cage - it rather skips one of the huge benefits of having a cage - avoiding death in an accident. I've said it before and I'll say it again - do it once, do it all (cage + harness + buckets) and do it right - it's why it's taking me so long to scratch the cash together to do my 'safety package' on the Syncro.
Obviously the harness you're getting will have 3" shoulder straps, won't it?
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I've not seen any off the shelf ones so I'm hoping to get someone to weld a bar between the rear turrets.
Make sure it's got spreader plates welded into the turrets and make sure the bar is large enough diameter and an appropriate gauge. That's exactly what I'll be doing (well having done cuase I can't weld for toffee) If you drill through it to attach the harnesses (which you shouldn't need to) you should sleeve and weld any holes with tubing. They'll be looped round and not using eyelets in the bar.
I really, really don't like this whole 'bodge a bar in for harnesses' thing instead of fitting a proper cage - it rather skips one of the huge benefits of having a cage - avoiding death in an accident. I've said it before and I'll say it again - do it once, do it all (cage + harness + buckets) and do it right - it's why it's taking me so long to scratch the cash together to do my 'safety package' on the Syncro. I agree with what you're saying BUT I am massively skint so it has to be a compromise between doing everything to the car I would like to do or actually using it on track. If I spend all my money on a cage then it won't be seeing any tarmac for the foreseeable future. If the dream situation of me getting my bonus for staying at work till the end and then walking straihg tinot a new job happens then I'vbe already told the wife she can have all the money left over after the Golf has had a cage welded in, ha ha
Obviously the harness you're getting will have 3" shoulder straps, won't it? Of course, I'm not a complete idiot!
Nick
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make sure you fit the seat the right way wont you
obviously you are going to use weld and not prit stick arent you
im really not a fan of yellow seats, blue ones are much safer, arent they?
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im really not a fan of yellow seats, blue ones are much safer, arent they?
But everyone knows red is the fastest colour, should have got a red one, damn!
Nick
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I'm just struggling to see the benefit of fitting (presumably) four-point harnesses.
Why not use the seatbelts that are fitted OEM?
Unless you're going for a 5/6 point harness, of course.
Black seats are faster - you just can't see them being faster cos they are stealth, innit.
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Black seats are faster - you just can't see them being faster cos they are stealth, innit.
Oh dear.. Reading this thread is making me giggle.. albeit I would be gigglinf properly if it wasn't so FREAKING COLD.
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I'm just struggling to see the benefit of fitting (presumably) four-point harnesses. Because they're better than the OEM 3 point inertia belts. I'm happy to admit that 5 or 6 point will be better again but 4 point correctly fitted are perfectly servicable in a car used for trackdays.
Why not use the seatbelts that are fitted OEM? Because with the bucket they are not very good at keeping you pinned in the seat in the twisties.
Unless you're going for a 5/6 point harness, of course. See above
Black seats are faster - you just can't see them being faster cos they are stealth, innit. Ahh good point, perhaps "Track camo" seats could be made for those extra few tenths :grin:
Nick
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sew your name onto the headrest for 20% more power :afro:
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Well it's currently doing a pretty good impression of an iceberg.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4208622646_9af686e934.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4207860019_06d30fd512.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4208622840_481148c63f.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4208620296_b012d68b5b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4207856153_092ba2bbca.jpg)
Nick
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Well it's still not moved since Decembers No-Rice but I've got an old GTI drivers seat that I can now butcher to make a subframe for the bucket and Mrs Horney is buying me an Oil Pressure Gauge for my birthday.
I've also booked myself on a Trackday at Castle Combe on 25th June.
Nick
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Just ordered a DIN gauge pod for the oil pressure gauge. Takes 3 gauges so will also get myself an ammeter guage and one other but don't know what.
Nick
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oil temp ?
i know the MK2 has one on the MFA but something more reliable you can keep an eye on ?
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Good idea as the MFA isn't the easiest thing to read!
Nick
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EGT? Exhaust pressure? Fuel pressure?
I think you'll need another 3 pod DIN :grin:
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Big Update!
When theis car was built back in the day it had the VSAM Pro engine management fitted to it which in a nut shell is an ECU that controls the timing and also controls and extra (Digifant style) injector which is mounted in the metering head. THis allows you to fine tune the K-Jet system for engines in a higher state of tune.
THis is all good stuff except VSAM Pro is very much an antique in the aftermarket ECU world and as it pretty much pre dates the internet information is scant to say the least. However I after much searching I found a chap in Oz who used to libve here and ran it on a KR powered Corrado. THis guy is a legend, he's managed to find a copy of the software for mapping it and is sorting me with a wiring diagram to make up the cable. I just need to pick up a cheap old lappy that has a serial port and Windows 95 or 98 and I'm away!
Nick
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Just ordered a DIN gauge pod for the oil pressure gauge. Takes 3 gauges so will also get myself an ammeter guage and one other but don't know what.
Third one should be a mixture gauge, running off a lambda.
That way you can see when the K-Sh*t is running lean in preparation to detonate your engine.
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Big Update!
When theis car was built back in the day it had the VSAM Pro engine management fitted to it which in a nut shell is an ECU that controls the timing and also controls and extra (Digifant style) injector which is mounted in the metering head. THis allows you to fine tune the K-Jet system for engines in a higher state of tune.
THis is all good stuff except VSAM Pro is very much an antique in the aftermarket ECU world and as it pretty much pre dates the internet information is scant to say the least. However I after much searching I found a chap in Oz who used to libve here and ran it on a KR powered Corrado. THis guy is a legend, he's managed to find a copy of the software for mapping it and is sorting me with a wiring diagram to make up the cable. I just need to pick up a cheap old lappy that has a serial port and Windows 95 or 98 and I'm away!
Nick
awesome news! sounds like your going to have more fun with it now, even off the track!
ps. i can see DH telling me to invest in a AFR gauge and will now shout at me for not already fitting one.
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The thing is Wide band Lambda's and all that gumph along with welding a port on the exhaust is loads of money, which I don't have, and hassle.
It would be nice but frankly I can't be bothered. I'll try and get it on an RR in the spring and see what's what witht he current map and have a fiddle get it set up well and then leave it be. I'm unlikely to be adding any further mods so it shouldn't need altering. The only thing that may change in the future is an even more hardcore cam.
Nick
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Unless you do 2.0 bottom end or forced induction I doubt you will need to change anything anyway ?
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Unless you do 2.0 bottom end or forced induction I doubt you will need to change anything anyway ?
Indeed and as it's already a 1.9 I can't see the extra 100cc being worth the hassle.
Nick
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While browsing CGTI came across a very interesting thread about BTCC MKII Golfs from the 88 and 89 seasons and some pics http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157838 . I'm now very tempted to buy a cuople of tins of blue rustoleum and rock this paint scheme.
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/downloads/images/James%20Shead%20Donington.jpg)
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/downloads/images/BTCC%20VWM%20Nov%201988-30.jpg)
Nick
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that would look wicked, do it!
thats quite a good thread on cgti. some of the members on there should setup as private investigators :grin:
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Yeah they're well good and digging up info.
I reckon I could do the 4 cross car sections for less than £50. It is very very tempting!
Nick
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thats quite a good thread on cgti. some of the members on there should setup as private investigators
I think some of them already are undercover agents in their own minds.
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could get the blues done in a vinyl wrap nick, :undecided: not permanent then
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could get the blues done in a vinyl wrap nick, :undecided: not permanent then
Full wraps are tre expensive and just the stripes in sticky back plastic would cost more than the paint and rollers. I'm not fussed about it being permenant as this old girl is never going to be a fully trimmed road car again anyway.
So all of this has finally formed an on going plan for this car which to be honest was originally just razz it round track days and fix what breaks. As a lover of shows as well as trackdays I've always wanted the car to look good as well as drive well. I can't afford (nor really want) a full blown show car but now I have a plan. A replica 87 season touring car like the one above. I can do it without spending big bucks and then I can have fun with how it drives and how it looks without having to worry about mint paintwork. Also as a rep it'll never go "out of fashion" in the scene and should get a little interest on club stands etc.
The exterior will be the easiest and cheapest bit to do. All the cage and stuff will be expensive but will be beneficial for trackdays so it's win/win. I now feel I have a long term plan for the car far more than I did before and I reckon in a couple of years it should be awesomez.
Nick
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Nice research there Nick!
If you need an old laptop, i'm sure I can rustle up something.....
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Well hello Mr Pink!
THat would be awesome if you could rustle one up.
How the devil are you, the MKIV turbo estate still going strong?
Nick
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could get the blues done in a vinyl wrap nick, :undecided: not permanent then
Full wraps are tre expensive and just the stripes in sticky back plastic would cost more than the paint and rollers. I'm not fussed about it being permenant as this old girl is never going to be a fully trimmed road car again anyway.
So all of this has finally formed an on going plan for this car which to be honest was originally just razz it round track days and fix what breaks. As a lover of shows as well as trackdays I've always wanted the car to look good as well as drive well. I can't afford (nor really want) a full blown show car but now I have a plan. A replica 87 season touring car like the one above. I can do it without spending big bucks and then I can have fun with how it drives and how it looks without having to worry about mint paintwork. Also as a rep it'll never go "out of fashion" in the scene and should get a little interest on club stands etc.
The exterior will be the easiest and cheapest bit to do. All the cage and stuff will be expensive but will be beneficial for trackdays so it's win/win. I now feel I have a long term plan for the car far more than I did before and I reckon in a couple of years it should be awesomez.
Nick
its amazing what a picture can do!
what a shame we can't make the mechanical bits like the old btcc cars :cry:
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Mmmmm tubular rose jointed wishbones :drool:
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another mmmm for water cooled alcon 4 pots :drool:
and centre lock ats wheels :drool: :drool:
i suppose on the plus side we have no regs to stick to, 12,000rpm? :grin:
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i suppose on the plus side we have no regs to stick to, 12,000rpm? :grin:
In an 8v? Are you crazy? All that torque would stop the earth from spinning! :grin:
nick
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Nick, I think I have a Windows 95/98 era laptop with a serial port you can have for free, collect from me or maybe the Reading VAG meet?
Not tried to boot it for years, I will see if I can find it when i get home.
:smiley:
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shame your so far away, could have sorted something out with the vinyls. Would look better than rolled on paint! although as you said, its not going back to a proper road car.
Do it!
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Roller paint is not to be sniffed at. If you get the right stuff and do it properly it can be done perfectly. There was a guy in the sates with a concourse splitty painted with rustoleum and a gloss roller. Seach google for $50 paint job.
Nick
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Right I've found a guy on eBay who can do me the replica Shell and Champion stickers in the right size for about £25. The Dunlop ones are easy enough to sort but the two tricky ones are going to be the Quantum stickers and the period Dunlop/RAC Touring Car door/bonnet numbers. I need to find some better photos of them and see if someone can then knock them up.
As for the blue stripes I've check and rustoleum seems to come in the right 2 shades of blue but I've asked for a proper colour chart in the post so I can double check before ordering it.
Nick
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Right I've found a guy on eBay who can do me the replica Shell and Champion stickers in the right size for about £25. The Dunlop ones are easy enough to sort but the two tricky ones are going to be the Quantum stickers and the period Dunlop/RAC Touring Car door/bonnet numbers. I need to find some better photos of them and see if someone can then knock them up.
As for the blue stripes I've check and rustoleum seems to come in the right 2 shades of blue but I've asked for a proper colour chart in the post so I can double check before ordering it.
Nick
LazyLunatic works for a signs company.
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If you're stuck for a laptop I may have one for you @ work, we've got loads of the 98/ME/2000 era laptops but not sure if they work.
Otherwise I could always come over with 1 of mine :wink:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIRcR21uuf4
1:30 onwards for about 10 secs you catch a few glimpses of it being murdered by Rouse and Sopers in the RS500's.
Nick
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnRP5B79wB4&feature=related
2:00 onwards having a dice up the inside. :grin:
Nick
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Right I've found a guy on eBay who can do me the replica Shell and Champion stickers in the right size for about £25. The Dunlop ones are easy enough to sort but the two tricky ones are going to be the Quantum stickers and the period Dunlop/RAC Touring Car door/bonnet numbers. I need to find some better photos of them and see if someone can then knock them up.
As for the blue stripes I've check and rustoleum seems to come in the right 2 shades of blue but I've asked for a proper colour chart in the post so I can double check before ordering it.
Nick
LazyLunatic works for a signs company.
Could send you the shell and champion stickers (2 of each i take it) for say £15?
:)
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Right I've found a guy on eBay who can do me the replica Shell and Champion stickers in the right size for about £25. The Dunlop ones are easy enough to sort but the two tricky ones are going to be the Quantum stickers and the period Dunlop/RAC Touring Car door/bonnet numbers. I need to find some better photos of them and see if someone can then knock them up.
As for the blue stripes I've check and rustoleum seems to come in the right 2 shades of blue but I've asked for a proper colour chart in the post so I can double check before ordering it.
Nick
LazyLunatic works for a signs company.
Could send you the shell and champion stickers (2 of each i take it) for say £15?
:)
Really? Humm I think we need to talk :grin:
Nick
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Nick,
I am loving this idea, it is just great. Did I notice another car with a colour scheme based on a grey car? Hummmmmmmmmm :kiss:
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Yeah i think there was a grey one as well.
I need to pop round and cross your palm with silver for those placcy widows. I'm not around this weekend, but next weekend should be OK.
nick
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No rush mate, there not going anywhere, but i am tempted by your idea of a "look" that actually has some basis in real motorsport.
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4327731601_d5ccea3bf8.jpg)
:cool:
Nick
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did you have a supported journey home then :grin:
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Yeah it's very comfy and was excellent when blatting round the roundabouts. I'll get some pics of it all fitted in over the weekend and also take it out for a bit of hardcore lane bashing on sunday.
Nick
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paint scheme is nice! :cool: although i do love the plain white with black trim :cool:
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is that you modding a seat subframe? i have to do this and i need to know what i have to do! i am afraid of chopping the subframe up as i dont want to lose the adjustablity but will the aseat sit too high? help me horney! :grin:
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is that you modding a seat subframe? i have to do this and i need to know what i have to do! i am afraid of chopping the subframe up as i dont want to lose the adjustablity but will the aseat sit too high? help me horney! :grin:
No it's Mark modding a subframe :grin:
The seat does sit a little high but I'd say no higher than a standard GTI and the adjustments still work.
Nick
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cheers nick thats mostly what i was worried about, im getting the grinder out today! :smiley:
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Well I'm taking it to the reading meet tomorrow and the paintwork was looking dreadful! Big black runs down the side from the window rubbers that shampoo wouldn't shift so today I broke out the T-Cut! Looks much better but I still need to finish the roof. Hopefully I'll get time in the morning to re-black the plastics and maybe even slap on a layer of wax.
Photo tomorrow of it looking spangly and the bucket seat fitted tomorrow afternoon!
Nick
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Pics of the bucket at last.
Many thanks to Mark for sorting the subframe out and Simon for his welding skills.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4337810322_ccecc8e841.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4337063809_d65dfbfedc.jpg)
And a couple of pics from todays Reading Meet.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4337068753_abd428de92.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4337814392_8e1cc86900.jpg)
nick
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thats how i was going to do it.. but im 6 foot 1 and 22 stone and my head hits the roof now.........
i think i will use parts of the subframe but im going to lose the height adjustment, which means the missus wont drive the car, which int a bad thing i suppose.
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Get some foamalux doorcards in there.
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Get some foamalux doorcards in there.
Was going to use ali but this foamalux stuff sounds interesting!
Nick
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or just use a thin foam sheet from a Friendly local " stockist " :wink: choice of thickness too :grin:
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Errrr, that's what foamalux is....
Plastic sheet, basically.
Cut to size with a stanley blade.
I made cardboard templates first.
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oh, Nick we must talk then :grin:
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Tom: What thickness did you use?
Chuff: When Tom answers and if you can supply then indeed we'll need to talk!
Nick
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i can supply foam pvc too Nick and cnc it to the shape you want :)
Comes in 2, 3, 5 and 10mm. I would recommend 5mm for your purposes.
you still after the stickers?
btw - seat is looking gooooood :afro:
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mine is Free and comes with a free Blade to cut :grin:
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Chuff's only up the road from me so if he can sort me out then that's just easiest all round.
I am deffo going to use your services for the stickers but it'll be in a couple of months once I know excatly what sizes I need, the stripes are painted on and I've sourced some good images for you to knock them up from. :cool:
nick
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mine is Free and comes with a free Blade to cut :grin:
you win :D
Chuff's only up the road from me so if he can sort me out then that's just easiest all round.
I am deffo going to use your services for the stickers but it'll be in a couple of months once I know excatly what sizes I need, the stripes are painted on and I've sourced some good images for you to knock them up from. :cool:
nick
cool. let me know. as soon as you get the pics to me, i will start knock something up :)
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Unfortunately it's not just outside the house these days, so I can't check right now.
I suspect it was 5mm though.
You'll need a bit of webbing to replace the door-pull, too.
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iirc it's 3mm 5mm would be heavy
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iirc it's 3mm 5mm would be heavy
3mm would do the job, but 5mm can take much more of battering.
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It's a track car.
It should be about the weight, not the battering.
Danny probably has the same stuff to hand, so can take a better view on this - I'd go with him - 3mm.
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It's a track car.
It should be about the weight, not the battering.
Danny probably has the same stuff to hand, so can take a better view on this - I'd go with him - 3mm.
i work with the stuff everyday and 5mm is much harder to break than 3mm. but i dont think you break it when its used as a door card. if it all about weight - 3mm ftw :afro:
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Sounds like 3mm is what I need then. CHUFF!!!!!!!!!! :grin:
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order placed, and a Bod sent over to collect it for me :smiley:
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order placed, and a Bod sent over to collect it for me :smiley:
Beers heading your way my friend :cool:
nick
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Check out from 2 mins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnRP5B79wB4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnRP5B79wB4)
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A chap on Retro rides has found a couple of photos that inlcude good shots of the 88 year door number decals. Result!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2972687950_646aef1bb9_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1123/3164756182_3622e64d9b_b.jpg)
This should help LL knock them up for me when the time comes.
Nick
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Today has not been a good day.
Fitted the plastic trim between the bumper and lower valance which went fine. Decided to remove the mats in the car so I can start stripping the underseal and painting up the floor to make it look tidier. I really wish I hadn't. The mats were screwed down, I thought to stop them moving, but no. Under the passenger one I have found what can best be described as a f@&king great hole that's been hacked into the sloping part of the bulk head. It looks like it's been cut open to weld in a new captive nut for what I think is the rearmost subframe bolt on the passenger side. It's a f@&king mess and I'm a bit peed off to put it mildly. So peed off I put the mat back in gave up doing anything else on the car this weekend.
Nick
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Ah thats gutting Nick. Can Mark not crack his welder out?
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Yeah I'll see if he and his mate Simon can help me out once I've cleaned it all up and I'm happy the captive nut and stuff in the floor is OK before covering it over. I suppose on the upside it's still open so I can see how good the repair is rather than finding a welded plate and wondering what horrors lurk beneath. It's just a bit of a nasty surprise really.
Nick
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Don't be such a bloody drama queen :tongue:
A nut's spun, someone's repaired it, but they didn't finish up properly.
You might have tried dropping the subframe at some point in the next year and spun that nut and that would have been a lot more annoying.
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take it its not that noticeable from the outside as it passed an mot did it not ?
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You might have tried dropping the subframe at some point in the next year and spun that nut and that would have been a lot more annoying.
That sir is a very good point! :grin:
Chuff: passed the MOT first time.
Nick
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Nick
i think that , the Demon Tweeks M3 , in the pics is actually parked in Demon Tweeks Showroom , if i get chance next time in out that way ill pop in an see if there are any pictures to be had :wink: i pass it now and again
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In case anyone missed the thread in the trackday section, I bought a cheap (£22) video camera to use in the Golf. The following is the first attempt at mounting it in the Golf, the dash the chosen location.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Y8frZC0OU
Nick
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its amazing how fast 40mph looks on cam! :lipsrsealed:
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stuff that shiz, have you done ya door cards :grin:
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I've started on em mate. Currently making up templates from pieces of card. Hopefully get em finished next weekend.
Nick
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In case anyone missed the thread in the trackday section, I bought a cheap (£22) video camera to use in the Golf. The following is the first attempt at mounting it in the Golf, the dash the chosen location.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Y8frZC0OU
Nick
Did you get a mount or make one up yourself? Or was it a sticky tape special? :wink: I've been thinking about getting a video camera and mounting it on the dash to record road trips and convoys. How's the £22 camera too? Video quality seems really good for the price.
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That was done using one of the mounts that came with it, just screwed it to the dash!
nick
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Where did you get it from??
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See the thread in the trackday section mate, all the info is in there.
Nick
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Awesome, thanks for the info man. Just read your thread in the trackday section and it sounds like a good piece of kit for the money.
EDIT: bit off topic mate but what was the song in this video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-pPqwBIuHQ (MiniDV Test)
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Hundred Reasons - I'll find you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbrU4fCuD6w
Epic band!
nick
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Brilliant, thanks Nick :cool:
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Broken coolant pipe, coolant everywhere. Bugger.
Nick
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Thanks to Skid now have a passanger seat. Day booked off on wednesday to crack on with fixing the coolant leak before taking it to No-Rice.
Nick
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Coolant leak - Fixed
Non functioning indicators - Fixed
Passenger seat - Fitted
All set for No-Rice tonight.
nick
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thats a good day's tinkering :afro:
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Picking up a dent free Alpine White bonnet tomorrow night.
Nick
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Oh dear I'm spending more money again!
First off I've ordered some harnesses and bonnet pins which should arrive this week.
Next I'm ordering up a new CV joint for one that's developed a little click and some new dash bulbs so I can see the speedo and rev counter in the dark without resorting to my head torch.
Also I'm bitting the bullet and ordering a pair of R888's for an eye watering £180 delivered. Wish I'd bought them before christmas when they were still £65 each!!!
Lastly I need to pick up the 1/4 light and passanger drivers polycarb windows from Jon as I'm in the process of ordering the rear windows and a drivers window with a slider to complete the set. Boot glass is staying as I like having a rear heated window for when it's wet and the windows steam up.
Oh and due the sad departure of grandmother Horne a few weeks back I'm getting £4.5K in inheretence. £3K is arriving shorlty which is already earmarked for a new kitchen for the flat. the final £1.5K will ariive in the autumn time when the car will be booked in at Carvells for a fully welded in cage.
Just need to find a job for July onwards so I can actually use the thing for trackdays :grin:
Nick
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First off I've ordered some harnesses and bonnet pins which should arrive this week.
You should speak to user Pinnochio_Golf on Northloop about harnesses - does v. good discounts and his stuff is pukka.
I wouldn't fit bonnet pins - big no no if you go to the 'ring. Aero-catches are OK though (and look much better IMO)
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Already ordered and paid for both so a bit late now.
Why are bonnet pins a no no on the ring?
Nick
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I don't think bikers want to get caught up on them in the event of contact.
Zese are ze rules. Obey by zem and you may come and play. Don't obey zem and please go home.
This also applies to rollcages, so be VERY VERY careful about what you get fitted by who, if you plan to go out there.
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Well if I ever go I can ship the pins off before hitting the ferry.
As for the cage I assume (probably shouldn't!) that if it's Ok for competition in this country it would be OK out there on the ring.
nick
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Oh dear I'm spending more money again!
£3K is arriving shorlty which is already earmarked for a new kitchen
Nick
Fitting a kitchen in your car is not going to make it faster and will be dangerous if you have stuff on the stove whilst cornering.
Paul
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As for the cage I assume (probably shouldn't!) that if it's Ok for competition in this country it would be OK out there on the ring.
FAIL
It's a public road.
An MSA log-booked cage is likely to fail. Needs to be German-approved for road-use ideally.
Or TUV approved....
Big crackdown happening due to the number of UK idiots going there, killing themselves and others in sheds.
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Oh dear I'm spending more money again!
£3K is arriving shorlty which is already earmarked for a new kitchen
Nick
Fitting a kitchen in your car is not going to make it faster and will be dangerous if you have stuff on the stove whilst cornering.
Paul
I was thinking of a system of straps and pullies to hold the kettle down while cornering and yet still be able to pour a cuppa midway through bobbies. I'll be the envy of the paddock!
As for the cage I assume (probably shouldn't!) that if it's Ok for competition in this country it would be OK out there on the ring.
FAIL
It's a public road.
An MSA log-booked cage is likely to fail. Needs to be German-approved for road-use ideally.
Or TUV approved....
Big crackdown happening due to the number of UK idiots going there, killing themselves and others in sheds.
Interesting stuff, you got a link to what TUV wants from a cage? At a guess this has to do with the way it's mounted in the car welding and platform wise rather than the actual layout of the cage?
Nick
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Oh dear I'm spending more money again!
£3K is arriving shorlty which is already earmarked for a new kitchen
Nick
Fitting a kitchen in your car is not going to make it faster and will be dangerous if you have stuff on the stove whilst cornering.
Paul
:grin:
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Read this: http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=26278
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Read this: http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=26278
Blimey, pretty much makes me think I'll stick to UK trackdays then.
Nick
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Read this: http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=26278
Blimey, pretty much makes me think I'll stick to UK trackdays then.
Nick
agreed :grin: lets go to spa instead :afro:
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Funny you should say that. Was showing my Dad the video of the Reeves MKI going round Spa on sunday. "We NEED to go there" was all I could get out of him for about 10 mins :grin:
Nick
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I see you're both wearing little girl's underwear today then.
The 'ring's not for everyone. Especially not laydees. It's a Man trackday, like McCoy's crisps and Yorkie bars. :grin:
Why else would the must-visit restaurant be a steak-house?
http://www.am-tiergarten.de/de/restaurant_pistenklause_nuerburgring/
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I see you're both wearing little girl's underwear today then.
The 'ring's not for everyone. Especially not laydees. It's a Man trackday, like McCoy's crisps and Yorkie bars. :grin:
Why else would the must-visit restaurant be a steak-house?
http://www.am-tiergarten.de/de/restaurant_pistenklause_nuerburgring/
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to drive the ring and I always appreciate a good steak (blue, proper man's steak). But can I justify building my car to that level for something I may do a couple of times? Maybe.
The thing is I know full well that if I drive the ring I'll get the fever. Right now I'm blissfully unaware of what I'm missing out on and hugely enjoy doing UK trackdays, hell I'm snobish enough about those to not want to do an airfeild day. Somehow I feel staying blissfully unaware of what I'm missing will be best for both my wallet and my marriage.
Nick
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Spa is awesome, and for enjoyment factor I prefer it over the ring. Saying that I'm off to the ring on the 21st May, before that I'm at Sliverstone on the 25th March and Spa at the beginning of May. Roll on Summer.
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its the fact its a long way to go to be told you can't go on is what puts me off. i'm not paying someone else 2k+ for the cage design i want when i can do it for under £500 just for the sake of a certificate. My seat and harness are out of fia date as well.
going to the ring is starting to look like a lot of money.
an idea could be to go over to spa for a day, nurburgring the day after and if the car's not let on go in the ring taxi or try and blag some pax laps
this trip would have to involve a round of the berg cup obviously
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an idea could be to go over to spa for a day, nurburgring the day after and if the car's not let on go in the ring taxi or try and blag some pax laps
Plenty of hire cars available at the 'ring so a girl like you can try it on for size.
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only if they have a pink nissan micra there
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only if they have a pink nissan micra there
Gotta be an open top one as well, nuff pimpin. :grin:
Nick
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Right now I'm blissfully unaware of what I'm missing out on and hugely enjoy doing UK trackdays, hell I'm snobish enough about those to not want to do an airfeild day.
Driving your car is all good anywhere. The Ring, Spa, UK tracks and even airfield days are good fun. The chance to explore the cars and your limits without hitting the armco.
Too much stuff putting me off going to the ring at the moment yet it has always been an ambition of mine to go.
Paul
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Hi, do you run an oil cooler or bigger rad , what oil temps does your car run on track ?
Simon.
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Cooling is all bog standard 8v kit other than some silicon hoses. Oil temp peaks at 120 on trackdays which is a little high so I want to add a thermostat controlled oil cooler at some point.
nick
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Some lovely parcels have been arriving this week. So far we've got:
1 x Set of harnesses
1 x Set of Bonnet pins
4 x Dash bulbs
1 x Outer CV joint and boot kit
Nick
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Expecting a couple more parcels today and if they arrive the list of jobs for this weekend looks like the following:
1) Replace all three dash bulbs
2) Fit ameter guage and wire up back light for Ameter and Oil Pressure Guage
3) Fit replacement bonnet
4) Fit bonnet pins
5) Replace NS outer CV joint
6) Fit harnesses
7) Cut out foam door cards and fit to doors
8 ) Fiddle with timing
9) Get it laser alligned for toe and camber
Not much then! Never done a CV joint on a VW before, haynes says it's easy so I'm fully expecting it to go horribly wrong, lose a pint of blood and my patience.
If I get time I'm also hoping to swing by Jon's and pick up the Poly carb 1/4 lights and passanger window. If I manage to sort the rest of the Poly Carb windows from a supplier I'm hoping to get these in for springfest to further reduce my 1/4 mile time :cool:
Oh yeah, also need to get Mrs Horney's mini running again and give it a service.
Nick
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^^^^ lol I love the way the missus's car is WAY down the bottom almost as a footnote. Somehow that always seems to happen with my job lists.
The CV joint shouldn't give you too much grief, the hardest part is getting the old one off the end of the shaft. I've only done one and that was involuntarily after a joint popped apart on Kermit while fitting different front shocks. I knew something wasn't right and when I prised the gaiter back the joint emptied its guts on my driveway. It was a great way to learn, first I had to find all the ball bearings, then clean all the grit off them and then work out how the hell they were all meant to be crammed back in!!!
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I feel your pain on the CV joint mate. My mate Chris came round with his mini a few years back and and was like "Humm it's clicking a bit so I'll poke it." THe boot split and all the bearings fell out onto my parents gravel drive. Que frantic running around trying to find replacement parts and in the end fitted a completely new brake setup to get it back on the road. Fun times!
Nick
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Nick, having done both outer and inner on mine I have the requisite spline bits in 1/2 in drive if you need them. I am around, when not working on the wife's Peugeot, all weekend so give me a bell, or just briong the Golf round and we can swap the CV joint over at the same time. It dosen't take very long! :lipsrsealed:
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Cheers for the offer Jon, think I'll be OK but I'll give you a bell on sunday if I've got the time to pop over for a chinwag, pick up the windows and cross your plam with silver. Not sure if I have your number though without trawling through all my PM's. Any chance you can ping me a pm with it in?
nick
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PM sent
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:cool:
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How to for outer located here (http://diamondhell.com/content/view/33/30/)
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How to for outer located here (http://diamondhell.com/content/view/33/30/)
Cheers :cool:
nick
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Well the Ameter never turned up today which is annoying but not the end of the world. Everything else is stacked up and ready for tomorrow and sunday. Hopefully a miracle will occur and it won't be raining but I'm not holding my breath!
nick
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It's meant to rain all day tomorrow and Sunday morning in Oxford, dunno if it's going to be the same a little further south :undecided:
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Those are really pretty pictures of car parts :drool:. Way better than most pictures on online stores.
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Ha ha cheers.
Nick
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Plate goes the other way up, you goon :tongue:
(and should be welded in, too)
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Plate goes the other way up, you goon :tongue:
(and should be welded in, too)
Yeah I know it goes the other way but it wouldn't have stood up for the photo :grin:
They can be welded, but don't have to be and as I don't have a welder or any kind of welding skill it won't be for the short term.
Nick
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I just put a rivet through the hole to secure them in place and then tightened up the eye bolts until nothing was going to move. I might get round to welding them at some point but there does not seem to be much point as the eye bolts hold them very securely. The blue book does not state that they have to be welded in place so I am happy to leave them.
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I've started on em mate. Currently making up templates from pieces of card. Hopefully get em finished next weekend.
Nick
did this ever happen ? :grin:
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Kinda on hold as I'm in the process of sorting some Polycarb windows. With those fitted the winders won't be needed so I'll end up with pointless holes in them. Thought I'd leave doing them till the polycarbs are in.
Nick
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ok mate, thought you had given up cutting them :laugh: :sick:
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lots of goodies!!
are you gutting the doors then? could cut off the mirror adjuster and just push the mirror, and use the bit the handle pushes down on to open the door. Then the whole inside frame could be cut out :laugh:
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lots of goodies!!
are you gutting the doors then? could cut off the mirror adjuster and just push the mirror, and use the bit the handle pushes down on to open the door. Then the whole inside frame could be cut out :laugh:
Nail and head :evil:
Just need to look up how folks fit the door windows without the runners and winder mech.
Nick
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Instead of cutting off the mirror adjsuter why not get the mirror off a Golf C..?
They dont come with any cables in them, or adjusters or anything.. saves weight, mounts up fine.. and adjsutable only by hand.. budget both on money and weight :grin:
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Just need to look up how folks fit the door windows without the runners and winder mech.
self-tapping screws on the bottom is all.
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What through the door frame into the window? Will have to look once I've got them in my grubby mits.
Bonnet swapped - It's a different shade of white, pants. Looks like it'll get the rattle can treatment when the weather warms up but at least this one is not full of pikey footprints. Also didn't realise the late and early bonnets are different so my washer jets don't fit. Hopefully the guy I got the bonnet off still has them!
Dash bulbs replaced - Can now see how fast I'm going in the dark, yay!
Oil Pressure Gauge backlight spliced into loom.
Bonnet pins fitted.
nick
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Carbon wrap bonnet or go home. :evil:
Of course, it's more weight though. :grin:
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It'll get replaced with a fibreglass one in the future anyway, carbon wrap is for gays.
Harnesses now fitted and adjusted. :cool: They feel great but will try them out on the road tomorrow. THe only 2 jobs left to do are tweak the timing and change the outer CV joint, both of which are jobs for tomorrow as I'm soaked through, tired and it's getting dark!
Nick
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What through the door frame into the window? Will have to look once I've got them in my grubby mits.
Well, the car isn't here right now, but IIRC the screws go through the polycarb into the clip-on seal.
carbon wrap is for gays.
Correct.
Harnesses now fitted and adjusted.
I have The Fear on me in expectation of the photos of this modification.....
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Harnesses now fitted and adjusted.
I have The Fear on me in expectation of the photos of this modification.....
Ah yes, well you'll hate them. :grin:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4447918177_daa97ea84a.jpg)
All dash lights now working. Woohooooo!
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New bonnet and Bonnets pins lookin fly!
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Nick
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Ooooh 2" for special bone-snapping prowess, too. :sad:
Let me guess 4-point, too?
Bad unsafeness. Disappointed.
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Yup 4 point, seat only takes 4 point belts anyway.
Unsafeness is a bit unfair as the set up is TUV worthy etc and better than the 25 year old 3 point belt that was in there. I won't argue that it's not AS safe as 3" 5 point harnesses though and that is a future upgrade when I can afford the seat and harnesses that go together.
Nick
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Zee new tool box:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4449208048_87910d8b3c.jpg)
A bargain £12 from B&Q. Has a pull out handle so you can pull it along. Ideal for lugging my tools from the flat to the car and also should be handy for lugging stuff about on trackdays.
Nick
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OK let me correct that, carbon bonnet FTW. :grin:
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I might have to go down B&Q, looks quite good!
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I got it cheap because they have a spend £50 get 20% off sale on. I had to get some stuff from there that came to £30 and I fancied this tool box and it was £19. When I went to the checkout the girl told me if I spent another £1 I'd get 20% off so I bunged in some masking tape and the total bill was £42.
nick
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Just saw that, not long got back, I didn't need anything else from there and don't really need it because I've got 3 other tool boxes :grin:
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Big thanks to Mark, CV Joint changed and steering geometery tweaked. Car feels great!
All set for trackdays other than sorting a pair of R888's and investigating why the oil temp is running a bit high.
Nick
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I have a Golf1 GTI oil cooler if you need it.
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I have a Golf1 GTI oil cooler if you need it.
PM'd :cool:
Nick
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I have a Golf1 GTI oil cooler if you need it.
PM'd :cool:
Nick
Purchased :evil:
nick
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I'm going down to see the man on the isle in a few weeks, I could pick it up for you if you want? I'm often in Newbury/Thatcham so not far from Blaze 'n Smoke. Saves having on postage or fuel & Ferry.
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DH is going to post it, but thanks for the offer :cool:
nick
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No worries fella, thought I'd offer as I's going down that way soon.
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Polycarb windows ordered. :evil:
Nick
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whens the paint going on . . . . . ?
if you need a workshop to do it in one weekend just ask :wink:
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Yeah not sure. Kinda having 2nd thoughts about it at the moment. Nothing to do with how it'll look but more the fact that with it parked on the street outside the flat I might as well write "Steal Me" in big letters all over it.
I'm now considering leaving the paint job until I'm settled in new employment and I can rent a garage/lockup to keep it in.
Nick
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While trying to get to sleep last night it occured to me that I haven't heard the fan run on the golf in a while and I now suspect that this could be the cuase of my slightly higher than they used to be Oil Temps. Can't believe I didn't think to check this before.
Got a mad hectic weekend and also on holiday for 7 days in devon before Springfest but I'll have to find some time to run it up to temp and see what's happening. If the fan works but it's not cutting in I suspect hard wiring to a switch on the dash will be the order of the day until after Springfest and I have the time to fix it properly. If the fan's dead I'm not entirely sure what I'll do. Thank gawd the clocks are changing and the nights are getting lighter!
Also got a blow in the exhaust to sort as well. Gotta love old cars! :grin:
Nick
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What's £50 when you're blowing a load of cash on a cage, eh?
Here (http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/COOLING-Electric-Radiator-Fans-Tripac-Radiator-Fans/c20_268_514/index.html?osCsid=4a4e0b09955c6a13828b1a85edd681f2)
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If the fan is dead then thats certainly the direction I'll take. If it's just the switching then I'll fix it for the time being.
Nick
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Windows collected (cheers Jon) and OMP rear strutbrace ordered. Hopefully the rest of the windows will turn up this week.
Nick
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Rear strut brace has arrived, guess what I'll be doing when I get home?
The rest of my windows look like they'll be being delivered while I'm on hols so hopefully I'll manage to get the time to get them in before Springfest.
nick
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Rear strut brace has arrived, guess what I'll be doing when I get home?
Mounting it and putting your harness straps around it?
:lipsrsealed:
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Rear strut brace has arrived, guess what I'll be doing when I get home?
Mounting it and putting your harness straps around it?
:lipsrsealed:
Yup, I've also bought a new centre cap for my steering wheel, it's a huge OMP branded spike, you'll love it! :grin:
Nick
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think of the weight!
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Oh it's a carbon fibre spike so it's light and as an added bonus it'll shatter into little shards on impact for maximum damage.
nick
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m'mmmmmm shrapnel - my favourite.
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Strut brace fitted
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4479702812_67aa7a5f51.jpg)
Also took it for a run to see if the fan is cutting in and it is, strange. I fiddled with the cables before hand so that may have fixed it. Think I'm going to clean up all the connectors and then wire in an over-ride switch on the dash so I can just leave it running when required.
nick
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I've got an overide switch on mine and i usually turn it on for the cool down lap or as soon as I come off track. It takes a shed load of heat out of the engine bay before you turn the engine off.
Paul
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Right all set for the Pod tomorrow. Polycarb windows are in (Cheers mark)! Will be interesting to see what times I get, even taken the passenger seat out, ha ha. Not gonna go mad and just do a best of three as I like my gearbox in one piece.
Nick
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nowt like a shakedown test on the M40 at 7am :shocked: :laugh:
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Right all set for the Pod tomorrow. Polycarb windows are in (Cheers mark)! Will be interesting to see what times I get, even taken the passenger seat out, ha ha. Not gonna go mad and just do a best of three as I like my gearbox in one piece.
Nick
Famous last words! Remember last year.. I think I saw you after it happened.. My mate tore his driveshaft at the start line :grin:
So pissed to be missing out on tomorrow :sad:
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there was a total weight saving of 6.5kg in the end, a little disappointing tbh. Nick's rear window is still glass so replacing that might get the saving closer to 10kg's
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15.4157 was my best time today set in the morning. Tried running more advance but that resulted in pinking and an aborted run. Was a great day but I did £50 worth of petrol so a tad heavy on the wallet!
nick
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Did you stick to a best of 3?
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Er no. A best of 8 ha ha ha.
Nick
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Did you stick to a best of 3?
Its too addictive for that!
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Yes, yes it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMtmiiYLkcc
Nick
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Excellent video :afro:
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Cheers :cool:
Also a meaningful update. It's still running a bit too warm (108 deg on the motorway) and my rad is leaking from both ends. Best get a new one of those then! Hoping a new rad, a good flush, a filter and oil change should bring the temps down.
Nick
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quick car you got here matey and still cant believe how much you got it for!!
hope you get radiator sorted. :smiley:
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In your last run you can see the Earth bending and wobbling under the 8v torque :grin:
Cool vid.
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not a bad time!
for an 8v
:lipsrsealed:
good to see your diff is still in one piece :grin:
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Next time I go to the pod it's semi slicks and no front camber. I reckon that'll get me closer to 15.
Apparently James' old 2.0 16v did 14.9 when he took it up there. While watching yesterday I was certainly not the quickest MKII but neither was I amongst the slowest.
Nick
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well i think a standard 16v does it in 15.5ish, and from what i have seen 2l 16v's do it in 14.5ish, so your time is pretty good considering a standard 8v probably does it in 16 to 17 secs!
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Standard 16v's seemed to be pulling low 16's yesterday so yeah I'm chuffed. Lack of grip was a real issue, with all the neg camber up front it was just ligting the wheels up on launch and the change to 2nd. I always thought pod would be grippier but I got better traction off the traffic lights on the way home.
Nick
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lol just seen your sig :grin:
you forgot the rust pack
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Some pics from zee pod
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Nick
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New radiator fitted and no more water leaking out = Good
Still getting Oil temps of 110 on the motorway and 96-98 tooling about on A and B roads = Bad
nick
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And HDN haven't collected the box sitting in my hall = bad.
Cage rattling forthcoming.
Where are you on Sat AM?
It's very likely we'll be hauling up the M3
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I should be at home mate, depends if Jord has work for me. Mrs Horney will be in though.
If I'm in I can meet you somewhere easy enough.
Nick
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Oil cooler collected from Mr Hell at the side of the M3. It's the MKI GTI style which has a different filter housing with an inbuilt thermostat and two take offs for the air/oil cooler. Spent yesterday afternoon doing some research on whether to run with or without the stat and figuring out how to get it all to fit. Today I've cracked on and so far got the oil cooler itself physically mounted in the car by fabricating a bracket for the slam panel and hacking out the lower part of the slam panel.
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2 problems/issues that have arisen are that 1) the new filter flange is a bit thicker that the old on so not sure the bolts will be long enough and 2) I've not been able to get a filter housing gasket so I'm going to make one out of weetabix packet, gulp.
nick
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Pop down GSF :lipsrsealed:
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:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Result. Old gasket came off in one piece and in good condition and was re-used. Been out for a run and the temp never got above 92 despite it being a warmer day and I gace it some proper welly.
Down side is Oil Pressure concerns. The gauge used to be hooked up to the filter housing but due to the new housing there was no space so switched it to the head instead. Once warmed up I was getting only 25psi at full chat and 0 (yes 0!!!!) at idle. I;ve only ever had the buzzer go off on a trackday and that was once so I'm a bit confuzzled. New oil pump next weekend me thinks and if that doesn't sure it then time to get it booked in at a garage for proper diagnosis. Not going to track it till I'm sure I know what's going on.
nick
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Are the unions of the cooler causing a restriction , leaving you with a slighly lower pressure ?
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I wouldn't have thought so, weird thing is with those kind of readings surely the buzzer and light should have been going off? Certainly at idle it should have been. I think I need to get a proper garage type gauge on there and see what's going on.
The only rattle it's got is from the head at about 3K rpm, it always has and it's never got any worse.
All very odd and slightly concerning. New engines or heads are not in my budget for this year!
nick
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Youd have hoped so at least
probably better to be safe than sorry , get a "true" reading before something terminal happens
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2psi = 0.137 bar - at idle (Checked and the needles wasn't quite on the stop)
25psi = 1.723 bar - from 3K upwards
So that's my gauge readings. Now from what I've read both those should be setting off the buzzer and light. So either the gauge lies or the oil pressure warning system is fecked (although as I said in an earlier post I have had it go off once on a trackday but no idea if that was pressure or wiring related)
Nick
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Is it only since youve fitted the cooler though ?
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Yes. However the old reading weren't that good either, 10psi at idle and 50 psi at full chat. That was measured from the filter housing with the same gauge as I'm now using on the head. I was expecting the pressure to read a little lower at the head but not that much lower. I really need to try and hook the gauge back up at the filter and see if it goes back to the old results. That'll tell me either 1) that the levels go back and therefore there's something funky with the head killing pressure or 2) it's now loer at the filter to and something cooler related has caused the drop.
Nick
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I would start by replacing the oil pump or if funds are tight drop the sump and punch a hole in the suction gauze.
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I think I'll pick up a pump at lunchtime tomorrow.
nick
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I think I'll pick up a pump at lunchtime tomorrow.
nick
From my days at TSR if you had low oil pressure at the head then it was nearly always the pump or worse case a main bearing problem.
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It had all new bearings in late 2008 after Alex who owned it before had a pressure problem on a trackday. He cleaned out the strainer but from what I can make out on the thread son Clubgti he didn't change the pump when he did the bottom end bearings.
nick
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Can you aquire another gauge to possibly connect both in place just temporarily ,compaire the 2 readings ?
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I'll see if I can borrow a pucka garage tester from the local garage.
Nick
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You should be measuring the oil pressure on the filter housing, where it has pressure direct from the pump.
Why do you think the low pressure warning is in the head and the high pressure warning is in the filter housing? :wink:
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Well a new pump and oil change won't do any harm and I'll have another look at fitting the gauge back on the filter housing but with the t piece it was looking like a tight squeeze against the water pipes from the front head flange. The tapped hole for the sender is in a different location to the original filter housing and is directly under the water flange which is a right bummer!
Nick
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i shouldn't worry too much, it would sound horrible if there was no oil pressure!
did you drop the sump in the end? might be worth looking at the old oil pump first, check the strainer isn't full of crap
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Yeah I thought it would sound like a bag of spanners if it was that ill. Decided blowing money on the pump was best left till after investigation so I'm going to do the following.
1) Try and get the gauge back on the filter housing and see what results that produces.
2) Drop the sump and check the strainer.
3) If the pressure is still low and the strainer clear I'll change the pump.
Going to try and swap the pick up for the pressure gauge tonight but I always struggle working on the car in the week after being at work all day and then getting home and cooking dinner etc.
Nick
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Yeah I thought it would sound like a bag of spanners if it was that ill.
is the polo ill then? :laugh: :tongue:
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Cheeky!
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Oil Pressure gauge refitted to filter housing, it's tight but it just fits although I'm going to see if I can find a shorter T-piece as it is up against one of the coolant hoses. Anyhoo, to the pressure. It's reading what it was at that location before the oil cooler was fitted. So approx 15psi @ idle and then once on the power 10psi above the rpm, I.E 3Krmp = 40psi 4Krmp = 50psi then leveling off when nearing the limiter.
So I am less paranoid about the pressure now as those readings, while not being great, aren't horrific. The choice now is to try and hook up another gauge to check whether mine rust reads a bit low or just chuck another pump on there and see what changes.
Nick
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just a thought, it might be worth checking the copper pipe isn't kinked at all going to the gauge :huh:
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I've already checked. It did need a fairly severe 90deg bend when fitted tot he head but I don't think that was why it was reading low.
Head pressures will be lower than at the filter housing so either the guage is reading low at both locations or the pressure is a tad low. Not having a 2nd gauge means I can't confirm the gauge accuracy so it's either £25 on another gauge (which I won't need again) or £50 on an oil pump.
nick
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i doubt its the gauge seeing as it was brand new, but mine will be the same thread i think so can swap them over if needed
do you know how old the pump is? it might be worth changing anyway seeing as the car has a hard life! and it would be rude not to put a windage tray on and baffle the sump at the same time :grin:
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That's what I was thinking, it's done a hell of a lot of trackdays and has suffered from a blocked strainer in the past which killed the bottom end bearings when Alex had it.
Think I'll pick up a pump tomorrow lunchtime. Would love to baffle the sump and add a windage tray but money and time is tight and as you know I can't weld for toffee!
Nick
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Oil pump, low pressure sender and oil filter bought and collected today. Already got a sump gasket in a cupboard at home. Fun job for this weekend!
Anyone know if the pump needs a gasket on the mating face though? Didn't come with one and not having done one before not sure if it should.
Nick
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Just metal to metal mating faces sir!
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Yay for Beavis. Cheers bud.
Nick
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
Really? Who with, as i cannot find the details anywhere. Oh and as an aside you still need to drop the baffles round so I can murder my sump trying to baffle it! :lipsrsealed:
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
sweet! sent my cheque off today for combe :smiley:
Jon, its a day run by 928 owners and was booked with a big reserve list a while ago im afraid!
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
sweet! sent my cheque off today for combe :smiley:
Jon, its a day run by 928 owners and was booked with a big reserve list a while ago im afraid!
Oh well never mind, I'm stilll being tempted by a white Mk2 with a big bore engine!
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
Oh and as an aside you still need to drop the baffles round so I can murder my sump trying to baffle it! :lipsrsealed:
I've left them in the boot of the polo so that next time I'm in your area I can stick them through your letter box :cool:
Nick
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
sweet! sent my cheque off today for combe :smiley:
:cool:
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Castle Combe 25th June all booked and paid for. Bring it on!
Nick
Oh and as an aside you still need to drop the baffles round so I can murder my sump trying to baffle it! :lipsrsealed:
I've left them in the boot of the polo so that next time I'm in your area I can stick them through your letter box :cool:
Nick
Nice one, not sure the wife will be as happy as when you came round and collected stuff though! It will give me a gerat excuse to drop the sump and fit the oil pump I have lying arround though. You planning to do any o ther track days soon? I need to scratch that itch again and it is always better with company.
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Until I find a new job I won't be doing anymore. Horney - Job + tracday spending = Mrs Horney rage x 1000000000. :grin:
Hopefully once I've got a new job and sorted my finances then I can get along to a few later in the year.
Nick
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I've got a job but still no money to spend on track time! SWMBO feels that all our cash would be better spent buying her a house! Still the latest one we've found has no workshop so I get to design one and it is close to Lydden Hill (and not far from Brands) so all is not lost........
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I want a house that backs onto Combe :cool:
Anyhoo been to halfords for some bits for the oil pump swap. Needed some oil so picked up some of this:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c24/__james_/Halfordsperformanceoilspec.jpg)
Will be interesting to see what it's like. Have run the car on Halfords 10w40 Semi synth since I've had it with no complaints.
Nick
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How much was that?!
£10 says it won't help your oil pressure concerns and may well bring on the buzzer of doom (tm).
Take it back and go back to thicker, cheaper stuff, changed at very regular intervals would be my suggestion.
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Was only a couple of quid more than the 10w40 stuff I usually use. From my understanding 60 is thinker than 40 when hot therefore not thinning out?
nick
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I like how it says:
"For track days & Enthusiastic driving" :grin:
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So 18 months to a year ago the Golf in the hands of Alex the last owner had a loss of oil pressure and needed the bottom end rebuilding. The culprit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/J871yhk/19062008336.jpg)
I've been suffering less than perfect pressure myself so today I pulled the pump out.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs455.snc3/26056_10150180461185322_565490321_12160676_7252818_n.jpg)
Look familiar? Seems to be paint and sealant on both occasions!
Oil pressure is now a healthy 20psi (1.37 bar)at idle @ 80deg Oil temp, hurrah!
Not the hardest job in the world but not helped by a paper gasket having been used last time the sump was refitted. It was a right pig to clean it all up.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs455.snc3/26056_10150180461200322_565490321_12160677_4165803_n.jpg)
I'll be cleaning up the old pump and adding it to my increasingly large box of spare parts. I spoke to Alex earlier and he confirmed it had had a new pump when the lump was rebuilt last time.
Nick
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:shocked: :shocked:
That would have been nasty :sad:
Good job you sorted in time :afro:
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Concerning it keeps happening though. Going to keep an eye on pressures and if it starts to drop do another full flush of the system. Don't really want to be having to pull the sump after every trackday!
Nick
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Concerning it keeps happening though. Going to keep an eye on pressures and if it starts to drop do another full flush of the system. Don't really want to be having to pull the sump after every trackday!
Nick
yeah that could get a little tiresome!
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That looks like gasket sealant.
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The black bits are certainly sealant the red bits are a perfect colour match to the block.
Nick
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The black bits are certainly sealant the red bits are a perfect colour match to the block.
Nick
Where do you think the sealant has come from then.
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I don't know. I never use the stuff and the only gaskets I've replaced since I've had it are the filter housing gasket and then the sump gasket today. There's loads of sealant on the water flange on the side of the head but that's orange and could never get in the oil.
It's all a bit of a mystery. The paint is coming from where C&R painted the block (Over spray/paint on the insides of the block) and it's flaking off. Not what I would expect from a well reputed engine builder.
nick
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I don't know. I never use the stuff and the only gaskets I've replaced since I've had it are the filter housing gasket and then the sump gasket today. There's loads of sealant on the water flange on the side of the head but that's orange and could never get in the oil.
It's all a bit of a mystery. The paint is coming from where C&R painted the block (Over spray/paint on the insides of the block) and it's flaking off. Not what I would expect from a well reputed engine builder.
nick
Thats mad, why would anyone paint the inside of a block, we only ever painted the outside the block @ TSR.
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been catching up on this thread..... damn it was good that you found that! cant belive thats paint in there, crazy! :shocked: was tempted to paint my block, not sure i want to now.... this makes me want to be very careful now when i get to the point of replacing seals, shows that only a little amount in the wrong place can cause trouble!
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I don't know. I never use the stuff and the only gaskets I've replaced since I've had it are the filter housing gasket and then the sump gasket today. There's loads of sealant on the water flange on the side of the head but that's orange and could never get in the oil.
It's all a bit of a mystery. The paint is coming from where C&R painted the block (Over spray/paint on the insides of the block) and it's flaking off. Not what I would expect from a well reputed engine builder.
nick
Thats mad, why would anyone paint the inside of a block, we only ever painted the outside the block @ TSR.
Weird isn't it!
been catching up on this thread..... damn it was good that you found that! cant belive thats paint in there, crazy! :shocked: was tempted to paint my block, not sure i want to now.... this makes me want to be very careful now when i get to the point of replacing seals, shows that only a little amount in the wrong place can cause trouble!
If painted loads with hammerite in the past mate and it's worry free. Just mask up all the mating surfaces with good quality masking tape and trim with a blade. Then brush it on (I've never tried spraying). Done about 5 mini engines that way and never had a problem.
If this keeps happening I think I'm gonna have to pull the engine out over the winter, strip it down, get it acid dipped and then put it back together.
nick
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To clarify where the paint is (sorry no pics!) it's not in the main part of the block but in places like filter housing mounting point. The channels for the oil are painted so it looks like they painted the outside of the block then cleaned up the faces rather the masking over the holes and the mounting faces. Does that make sense?
nick
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To clarify where the paint is (sorry no pics!) it's not in the main part of the block but in places like filter housing mounting point. The channels for the oil are painted so it looks like they painted the outside of the block then cleaned up the faces rather the masking over the holes and the mounting faces. Does that make sense?
nick
Yep we used to mask the faces off.
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If painted loads with hammerite in the past mate and it's worry free. Just mask up all the mating surfaces with good quality masking tape and trim with a blade. Then brush it on (I've never tried spraying). Done about 5 mini engines that way and never had a problem.
If this keeps happening I think I'm gonna have to pull the engine out over the winter, strip it down, get it acid dipped and then put it back together.
nick
well the engines back in now... ive cleaned it to death and painted everything else. i might get round to painting the block one day... its at the very bottom of a very long list now! sh*t, I hope you dont have to do that, a lot of effort for something thats not your fault and not the ususal reason for having to go to those lengths....
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I think it's due to the age of it. The engine was originally painted and built about 10 years ago. I think 10 years of trackday heat cycles have started to cause the paint to lift. I suspect most of these original C&R lumps have been binned by now and not many still being abused.
nick
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I think it's due to the age of it. The engine was originally painted and built about 10 years ago. I think 10 years of trackday heat cycles have started to cause the paint to lift. I suspect most of these original C&R lumps have been binned by now and not many still being abused.
nick
Is Steve Cresswell or c and r still around
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I think it's due to the age of it. The engine was originally painted and built about 10 years ago. I think 10 years of trackday heat cycles have started to cause the paint to lift. I suspect most of these original C&R lumps have been binned by now and not many still being abused.
nick
Makes sense..... don't think theres many of mine left either! cant find another one???
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I think it's due to the age of it. The engine was originally painted and built about 10 years ago. I think 10 years of trackday heat cycles have started to cause the paint to lift. I suspect most of these original C&R lumps have been binned by now and not many still being abused.
nick
Is Steve Cresswell or c and r still around
Yeah they are, spoke to them not that long ago when I was trying to track down the software and cable from the V-Sam Pro unit on the car. They put couldn't help as they haven't supported it for years but did put me in touch with a guy at Racelogic who built the system. They couldn't help either though as they'd recently binned all the stuff from that era.
I think it's due to the age of it. The engine was originally painted and built about 10 years ago. I think 10 years of trackday heat cycles have started to cause the paint to lift. I suspect most of these original C&R lumps have been binned by now and not many still being abused.
nick
Makes sense..... don't think theres many of mine left either! cant find another one???
Yours is a GTI engineering lump isn't it? The guy who lives next door to me was best mates with the founder of GTI Engineering, can't remember his name off hand.
nick
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http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/
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Yours is a GTI engineering lump isn't it? The guy who lives next door to me was best mates with the founder of GTI Engineering, can't remember his name off hand.
nick
Its a very early enegine, built two years after the car was registered... His name was Richard Lloyd, Its a Richard Lloyd Racing 1800 Plus (stage 3), badge on the rear shows RLR 1800 and the Plate in the bay is GTI engineering with tuning details. Richard died in a plane crash couple of years ago... made me even more keen to fix the car up again!
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That's the one! My neighbour used to be a racing driver and knew Richard through that. I think this was all pre GTI Engineering days though. He now does Rally Driving instruction when he can but was in a bad smash a few years back and shattered his hip and hasn't been able to walk properly ever since.
Nick
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That's the one! My neighbour used to be a racing driver and knew Richard through that. I think this was all pre GTI Engineering days though. He now does Rally Driving instruction when he can but was in a bad smash a few years back and shattered his hip and hasn't been able to walk properly ever since.
Nick
i think mine was during some transitional/renaming period due to the RLR badge. damn, so they were both struck with bad luck!... richard was in a private plane and it plumeted into someones house!... he was driver too and started RLR afterwards which later became GTI Engineering.
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good news the oil pressure is higher now, where was the 20psi @ idle read from?
i bet you were hoping to find a fancy crank in there!
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20 psi idle was at the filter housing.
Yeah no ARP bolts or fancy crank :-(
Nick
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Today is me and the Golf's 1 year anni and we're still very much in love. Ahhhhh.
Nick
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so you taking it out to dinner tonight then?
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I'm gonna give her a good clean and feed her some V-Power to get her ready for our date on Wednesday. :grin:
nick
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I hope the physical connection between you two is with pants kept on! :tongue:
On a serious note, got to say i do love the car! :cool:
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Oooh - Wednesday - I make that No-Rice. Tempting!
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Well the starter motor now only works with application of a BFH. A new one is required me thinks!
Nick
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Bird death!
Hit a pheasant @ 70 (honest gov) on the way back from DATP. Front valance has actually ripped, number plate is missing presumed dead and there's lots of blood and feathers all over the rad. Doh!
Nick
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(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs305.snc3/28858_10150194594425322_565490321_12483804_6696617_n.jpg)
Nick
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Blood and feathers on the rad not only increase cooling coefficient, but adds 5hp :smug:
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Man-up and go find a badger to test your car on.
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I have a valance if you're interested. It's from a small bumper 16v so also has the brake ducts and i'm sure i've got the inner arches too, so it all clips together nicely :wink:
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How much you want Ben?
nick
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thats not that bad, i'll have to dig out my frount vallance repaeated 100mph bunny bashings truly knackerd it
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Small update.
New R888's on the front wheels and Greenlight have come up trumps on this years insurance. £330 fully comp, all mods declared, like for like replacements and trackday cover at £50 a day.
9 days till Combe, WoooHooo!
Nick
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Did you get limited mileage on the insurance? And did you get an agreed value?
Looking to reinsure mine in a few months.
See you at Combe
Paul
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Yeah it's limited to 5K a year. Agreed value is a kind of. From what I understand they replace everything like for like so if the car was a total loss then I would claim for a Golf and all the bits that were on mine.
The trackday cover is £50 a day and your excess is doubled (mine would therefore be £400). The only thing is they don't cover Combe, ha ha. Apparently the claims from Combe when they did were more than all the other circuits added together.
nick
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Yeah it's limited to 5K a year. Agreed value is a kind of. From what I understand they replace everything like for like so if the car was a total loss then I would claim for a Golf and all the bits that were on mine.
The trackday cover is £50 a day and your excess is doubled (mine would therefore be £400). The only thing is they don't cover Combe, ha ha. Apparently the claims from Combe when they did were more than all the other circuits added together.
nick
5k a year isn't bad. The HIC insurance fully comp covered you for trackdays without any extra payment and no extra excess as long as they were properly organised events but I'm not sure they do this anymore. I'll look into it when I renew. I did have some details of a seperate trackday insurance that cost £10 per £1000 value of car per event, and this included engine blowing up as well, I'll see if I can find the details.
Thanks for the info
Paul
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Well it's trackday time on Friday and I'm getting proper excited about it now. Too the Golf out for a B Road blast and shakedown yesterday and all seems good. I've got thursday off for some last minute prep and to run the semi slicks a bit to get rid of the release agent.
Weather for friday is looking good at the moment as well.
Nick
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Where you off to Nick?
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Castle Combe :cool:
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Happy days. glad to see this evolving mate
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It's looking proper hot for friday. Maybe those non opening Polycarb windows weren't such a great idea!
Nick
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remember the long sleeves and trousers as well :grin:
good that its hot, i can give my r888's a proper send off :laugh:
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remember the long sleeves and trousers as well :grin:
good that its hot, i can give my r888's a proper send off :laugh:
Yeah, I think Richard's had some long sleeve T-Shirts made up for the day as well.
I need to give my R888's a run around town tomorrow to get the release agent off. Tempted to run them on the car on the way down to save the time swapping them over when we get there and to bed them in nicely. Knowing my luck though I'd pick up a puncture!
Nick
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That's not terribly likely, Nick.
I'd definitely bed the R888s in on the way down. You're supposed to heat cycle them a couple of times before tracking them...... supposed.
Richard normally has long sleeved tops on sale :wink:
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That's not terribly likely, Nick.
I'd definitely bed the R888s in on the way down. You're supposed to heat cycle them a couple of times before tracking them...... supposed.
That was the plan for tomorrow afternoon with a couple of B road blasts round the Hampshire countryside.
Richard normally has long sleeved tops on sale :wink:
Yeah he mentioned in an email he had some fresh ones done. I've got one from last year but it was a 2008 one left over from the year before.
Nick
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Last minute panic, starter motor packed up good and proper at 2pm this arvo.
Luckily local autofactors had one and it's in and working. Phew!!!
Nick
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Glad to hear it, you could have borrowed mine but you'll have more fun in your own. enjoy the day,
Jon
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Last minute panic, starter motor packed up good and proper at 2pm this arvo.
Luckily local autofactors had one and it's in and working. Phew!!!
Nick
About time you replaced it though????? How long have you been starting it with a hammer now?
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Last minute panic, starter motor packed up good and proper at 2pm this arvo.
Luckily local autofactors had one and it's in and working. Phew!!!
Nick
About time you replaced it though????? How long have you been starting it with a hammer now?
There's another way to start a Mk2? :shocked:
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About time you replaced it though????? How long have you been starting it with a hammer now?
BUSTED!
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About time you replaced it though????? How long have you been starting it with a hammer now?
BUSTED!
Ha ha, only twice have I had to do that although the hammer has been in the car incase it did it again. I thought the thwaking I'd given it a while ago had sorted it out as it's been fine for ages.
Nick
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Lol good to see you last night dude
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Trackday today was brilliant. I'll do more of a write up tomorrow. Got a few pics from the pros and Mrs Horney + some video.
For now I'll leave you with an example of how not to take Old Paddock Bend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAATAw8osQ
Edit a few pics:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs517.ash1/30453_10150219440430322_565490321_13210880_2419058_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs557.snc3/30453_10150219440435322_565490321_13210881_2900385_n.jpg)
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Nick
P>S Can someone reply as to whether that video works and looks OK? My connection is gash and it's well jerky for me.
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Trackday today was brilliant. I'll do more of a write up tomorrow. Got a few pics from the pros and Mrs Horney + some video.
For now I'll leave you with an example of how not to take Old Paddock Bend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAATAw8osQ
Nick
P>S Can someone reply as to whether that video works and looks OK? My connection is gash and it's well jerky for me.
Vid looks good (apart from the driving :laugh:)
Look forward to seeing the pics :smiley:
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Cheers dude, I know what settings to use when saving my videos now. Will get a couple of full lap videos up tomorrow.
Nick
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what happened there, looked like you got bored of taking the corner and decided to take the sceneic route :grin:
understeer sesh?
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oops :grin:
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what happened there, looked like you got bored of taking the corner and decided to take the sceneic route :grin:
understeer sesh?
Cold tyres + too much speed = lawnmower.
Nick
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was it possible to have cold tyres yesterday :laugh:
don't suppose lizzie got any pics of mine?
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She did yeah, although I think they're mostly of you looking under the bonnet at Quarry :(
I'm gonna get her to edit them today and put them up.
Nick
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Flying lap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynMN5-hsoic
Nick
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Some more laps of me driving, being overtaken etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIBAOBi1-Ek
Nick
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Photos from Mrs Horney:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2158.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2150.jpg)
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2194.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2201.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2205.jpg)
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Castle%20Combe%20June%202010/IMG_2224.jpg)
Nick
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cooool!... i want a track car now, not sure i could take the mk1 when done in case i break it again!... nice pics too.
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Last video! This one is my old man driving:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPPa_2IkNg
I've reviewed the videos and doing some rough timing my Dad was doing mid 1 minute 40's and I was doing mid 1 minute 30's. The 16v Golf champ cars were lapping last weekend at about 1:22.
So yeah I'm rubbish although having to let faster cars past slows you up a bit. I wish the camera battery hadn't run out as I went out on my own for a couple of sessions at the end of the day and my confidence in the brakes and my lines had grown hugely and I had a couple of clear laps with nothing in front or behind. Would love to know what they were, I reckon mid 1 minute 20's but we'll never know!
Nick
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whats mid 1.30's? 1.35 or 1.30.5?
wanna know something even more depressing....... stig did a 1.32 in a diesel astra, from a standing start :embarassed:
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Yeah as in 1:34, 1:35, 1:36 etc.
That is depressing.
Nick
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at least you beat my dad :laugh: he was in the 37's
i didn't do much better, best was 1:30.6, so the astra diesel would have beaten me as well on a flyer :grin:
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When I go back next month I'm gonna save the camera batteries for hte afternoon sessions and then try and find myself some space for clear laps. You watched the vid of my Dad driving? You come flying past us up to Tower!
nick
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not yet, ill have a goosey
get yourself a mobile that race chrono works on, or borrow mine next time. great little toy for the cost of a bluetooth gps reciever
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After advice from Dave @ Combe I have purchased a new steering wheel.
nick
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Why?
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The current one is just too small, making small movements snatchy.
Nick
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300mm shirt button removed (with the aid of a drill!!!!) and deep dish 350mm fitted. Feels much better but the column would benefit from coming down about an Inch. That'll be a job for this weekend then!
Pics to follow.
nick
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Column now dropped by 2cm and the driving position with the new dished wheel feels superb. I'll take it out for a test in a bit and see if I can find any ST's to upset.
Nick
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How do you lower the column nick? Im guessing you space it down and use longer (shear) bolts?
Mine has been lowered i think as the 300mm wheel is almost on my legs and the top of the wheel obscures most of the speedo :undecided:
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Yeah take the shear bolts out (I used an Irwin bolt extractor) and then replace with longer normal bolts and I used a couple of nuts as spacers.
If yours has already been done and you want to change it drop the lower dash sections out and remove the clocks and you'll see it all plain as day.
Been out for a test drive and the car feels so much more agile and before it was a bit of handful but now it's sublime. Really really chuffed. One of the nest things I've done to it and it cost less than £60 and I should get a chunk of that back from selling the old wheel.
nick
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good news, thanks for the reply too :smiley:
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No worries bud.
Just opened todays post and my trackpass, wristband and associated paperwork have arrived for the VAG Trackday next Saturday. Quite excited now!
Got a few jobs to do on friday including an oil change and some adjustments to the seats. I might also swap out the rear shocks for the newer ones if I have time but it's not a priority.
Nick
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Column now dropped by 2cm and the driving position with the new dished wheel feels superb. I'll take it out for a test in a bit and see if I can find any ST's to upset.
Nick
:laugh: Did you find any
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Sadly no.
Nick
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Houston we have a problem.
Just changed the oil and there was an alarming amount of swarf in it for a car that's only done 500 miles since the last oil change. Also I'm sure the bottom end is now knocking a bit but I could be paranoid.
Will have to see how it goes tomorrow but if it starts to sound rough then I'll be packing up and nursing it home.
Looks like the next job on the list is engine out and have a nosey at the bottom end with a view to a rebuild or heaven forbid an ABF conversion.
Nick
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Houston we have a problem.
Just changed the oil and there was an alarming amount of swarf in it for a car that's only done 500 miles since the last oil change. Also I'm sure the bottom end is now knocking a bit but I could be paranoid.
Will have to see how it goes tomorrow but if it starts to sound rough then I'll be packing up and nursing it home.
Looks like the next job on the list is engine out and have a nosey at the bottom end with a view to a rebuild or heaven forbid an ABF conversion.
Nick
Does not sound good.
Not sure what spec it is now but maybe a 2.0 conversion could be a step forward.
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It's a 1.9 at the moment. Don't really want to go 2.0 bottom end as they're not as revvy.
Fingers crossed the knocking is nothing new and I'm just worrying over nothing and the swarf is from the new oil pump I fitted recently. It probably isn't but I can hope. :grin:
Nick
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It's a 1.9 at the moment. Don't really want to go 2.0 bottom end as they're not as revvy.
Fingers crossed the knocking is nothing new and I'm just worrying over nothing and the swarf is from the new oil pump I fitted recently. It probably isn't but I can hope. :grin:
Nick
Fingers crossed then.
If not and I hate to say it 16v could be a step foward.
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It's a 1.9 at the moment. Don't really want to go 2.0 bottom end as they're not as revvy.
Fingers crossed the knocking is nothing new and I'm just worrying over nothing and the swarf is from the new oil pump I fitted recently. It probably isn't but I can hope. :grin:
Nick
Fingers crossed then.
If not and I hate to say it 16v could be a step foward.
I always said I'd ABF it if I nuked the engine but I do love the way it drives so I think if the worst happened I'd look at a crank regrind and fresh bearings before deciding to bin the lump and go 16v.
Nick
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Panic over (I think) had a good look at the swarf and it's plastic not metal. I suspect therefore it's from the sump gasket I replaced t'other week. Also took the car out for a good hammering and it sounds fine now and oil pressure is bang on.
Nick
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:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: muppet
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To be fair mate, it's had a history of eating bottom end bearings and 75% of the mileage it does is flat out on circuit so it lives a harsh life and fully expect something like this to happen one day. :grin:
The engine is 10+ years old and has got to have done well in excess of 50 trackdays with over 10 trips to the ring under it's belt.
Nick
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if you want a revvy 16v then speak to danny_p about it. He once told me about using a combination of parts from various petrol and disesel engines to make a 1.9l I think, may have been 1.8l 16v engine that would be strong enough for a turbo. It was something like KR block, S2 pistons, 1.9 tdi crank, and ABF head or something. Not quite sure but he had lots of info on it and it sounded like it had massive potential.
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if you want a revvy 16v then speak to danny_p about it. He once told me about using a combination of parts from various petrol and disesel engines to make a 1.9l I think, may have been 1.8l 16v engine that would be strong enough for a turbo. It was something like KR block, S2 pistons, 1.9 tdi crank, and ABF head or something. Not quite sure but he had lots of info on it and it sounded like it had massive potential.
A 1.9 tdi crank will not be that rev happy as it is long stroke
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lol @ Nick I can just picture the panic now ! haha :D
Phhhhhheww just plastic :D
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This all sounds like lots of money. Something I don't have.
If I ever replace the engine it'll either be for an ABF with a man in the shed head or I'll rebuild the one I got. I'm not after chasing lap times and being mega fast, just having safe, reliable fun on trackdays.
nick
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if you want a revvy 16v then speak to danny_p about it. He once told me about using a combination of parts from various petrol and disesel engines to make a 1.9l I think, may have been 1.8l 16v engine that would be strong enough for a turbo. It was something like KR block, S2 pistons, 1.9 tdi crank, and ABF head or something. Not quite sure but he had lots of info on it and it sounded like it had massive potential.
A 1.9 tdi crank will not be that rev happy as it is long stroke
Don't shoot the messenger. That's what I think was said.
This all sounds like lots of money. Something I don't have.
If I ever replace the engine it'll either be for an ABF with a man in the shed head or I'll rebuild the one I got. I'm not after chasing lap times and being mega fast, just having safe, reliable fun on trackdays.
nick
Keep ya 8v, this comes from experience :grin: :grin: :tongue:
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just sat here and read the whole 81 pages :laugh: got me thinking about a few bits in mine and i really like the idea of the btcc rep so much i was thinking of doin it to but i will have to find my own idea lol
glad ur metal wasnt metal in the end i cant wait for lydden on the 28th aug just hope the cars upto it as it has mot but no tax or insurance so really cant test it on the road :cry:
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Trackday Fail!
What a poop day yesterday car wise (Still had a right laugh with everyone though). It was a prime example of how a trackday shouldn't go.
Firstly the damn thing wouldn't start in the morning and I nearly called the AA after 20mins only to realise I had knocked the fuel pump wiring loom when loading the wheels in the back and the plug had come out. Plugged back in and I was off.
Arrived at Combe got the car ready, checked fluids, caught up with everyone, had the briefing and sound check and headed out for my first session. Halfway round lap two the water light comes on. Straight away I realised I'd forgotten to refit the cap when topping up the coolant. Pulled straight in the pits and found the cap had done one. Luckily found a guy selling a brand new one and a very kind chap in a MKI gave me some G12 to top it back up. That'll be my 2nd plonker moment of the day then.
Let the car run up to temp to check it was all bled OK and headed back out for session two. About 4 laps in the oil buzzer goes off, I glance at the Oil pressure guage and it'd flat lined. Great. Roll back to the pits and pop the bonnet expecting to see a blown sensor or something but nothing, not a drop spilled. Seems there's a problem deeper in the engine.
I let it cool down and the pressure came back when cold but as soon as it's warm it hits 30psi at 2K and won't build any more pressure with revs. That was the end of the day for me, a sad 6 laps of which probably 2 were proper flying laps. Nursed it home and will be pulling the sump off to investigate.
On the plus side the new steering wheel was great on track.
Nick
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Sorry to hear that Nick, it's always a shame when it all goes wrong. I hope it' nothing serious.
Crossed fingers and waiting for a positive update,
jon
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:cry: hope you get it sorted.
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Nick
Sorry to hear of your problems. Lets hope its nothing serious.
Strangely enough after the 928 Combe day my oil pressure is reading very low. I hope I've traced it to a dodgy gauge, lets hope yours is simple too.
Did you manage to get your money back from the other sessions?
Paul
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Cheers Paul, it's a bummer but I still had fun. I sold my sessions to Nick and Cheryl off here for half price so they got to have some cheap trackday fun so something good came of it :grin:
Nick
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Real shame you didn't make it out mate - I was looking forward to seeing the motor in action.
Hope the fix is cheap and simple :cool:
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have u manged to look into this yet fella hope its not terminal :sad:
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Right. So after weeks of ignoring the thing and pretending it's not there I'm today going to pull the sump off and have a poke around.
Fingers crossed I find nothing too grim!
Nick
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Good luck :smiley:
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Anyone want to guess what this is then?
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs154.ash2/41063_10150253102270322_565490321_14188561_5375221_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs266.snc4/39629_10150253102310322_565490321_14188562_6143685_n.jpg)
And the pick up after a quick clean. It was so clogged you couldn't even blow through it.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs246.snc4/39629_10150253102315322_565490321_14188563_6790958_n.jpg)
Nick
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Anyone want to guess what this is then?
Nick
to me, it looks like a sump with a load of crap sitting in the bottom of it :lipsrsealed:
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1/2 a point to Mr Frankland. Another 1/2 point to whoever guesses what the "crap" is :grin:
nick
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Instant gasket, remains of the baffle plate or old gasket.
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Instant gasket, remains of the baffle plate or old gasket.
1/2 a point to you sir! It is indeed what's left of the plastic baffle after my engine ate it. The pick up was so clogged you couldn't even suck through it!!!!!!!
I don't understand how it could have come off as I spent ages making sure it was fitted properly the other month when I pulled the sump off for the paint in the strainer issue.
Anyhoo Mark has taken my sump away to weld some proper steel baffles in it and I shall be picking up a windage tray and Derv Gasket this week. Will reassemble, fully engine flush, refill with oil and see if it's OK.
Nick
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Hope it's okay Nick.
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Anyone want to guess what this is then?
Nick
to me, it looks like a sump with a load of crap sitting in the bottom of it :lipsrsealed:
+1
That's definitely a sump. :laugh:
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Windage tray ordered. :cool:
Nick
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Windage tray has arrived, sump has been baffled (cheers Mark and Si) and uprated headlight loom ordered (Was an advisory on the last MOT).
Just discovered the MOT runs out on Wednesday so need to crack on this weekend flushing the engine and fitting all the bits and get it in for a test next week and see what horrors come up. I'm fully expecting some welding on the chassis leg :sad:
nick
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about time you sorted this out - oh and speed tape and some white paint :wink:
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I did delay for a couple of weeks cause I was fed up with it but the last couple of weeks have been waiting on parts/fabrication.
I was hoping to take it to an Auto Solo in mid september but that's looking a bit unlikely unless it passes easily.
Nick
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If you need any welding done mate, Marcus will sort you out. If you can weld yourself, I got a beetle you can crack on with!
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Me? Weld? :grin:
I might get marcus to take a look at it though and see what he thinks.
nick
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I was hoping to take it to an Auto Solo in mid september but that's looking a bit unlikely unless it passes easily.
Nick
What class was you going to run in? I thought you had to retain the original interior to qualify to compete in Auto Solo. Or do they have a specials category.
Paul
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Spot on. Me and Mark will be running in Class F which is for specials or highly modified road cars. No chance of picking up any silverware but should still be a chuckle.
Nick
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Well yesterday was a result.Baffled sump and windage tray fitted:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs380.snc4/44353_10150262382530322_565490321_14444389_1595826_n.jpg)
Had to trim a bit more off the baffles to clear the pick up pipe but it's all on, filled with oil and pressures seem to be OK. I suspect there's still small bits of plastic floating around so I plan on dropping the sump off again in a months time and checking the pick up pipe again.
Today I need to fit my upgraded headlight loom and tidy up the car, clean it and double check everything works for the MOT on Tuesday morning.
Nick
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sump looks good horney were did u get the bits from if u dont mind me asking
good luck with mot on tues bud
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Mark (Veedubgti16v) made them for me from a template and his mate Si welded them in for me.
Nick
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Uprated headlight loom all fitted and working. Well impressed with it TBH. £35 delivered and it's been made to a very high standard.
Just gotta clear it out and give it a wash and tidy and it's all set for Tuesday morning.
Nick
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All set. How bad do we reckon the fail list will be?
Nick
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:lipsrsealed:
:grin:
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It still looks dead cool Nick :smiley:
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All set. How bad do we reckon the fail list will be?
Nick
It will pass :lipsrsealed:
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It all depends no how much of the gaffa tape they lift. :grin:
Nick
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Passed!
Roll on my first Autosolo on the 12th.
Nick
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Passed!
Roll on my first Autosolo on the 12th.
Nick
Glad to hear it :cool:
Any advisories?
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Dunno yet, will pick up the paperwork with the car later on tonight.
nick
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Passed!
Roll on my first Autosolo on the 12th.
Nick
HOW THE FCUK :shocked:
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Passed!
Roll on my first Autosolo on the 12th.
Nick
HOW THE FCUK :shocked:
I dunno, maybe the tester was Stevie Wonder?
Nick
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:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
looks liek my cars will be heading south for MOTs from now on
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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It all depends no how much of the gaffa tape they lift. :grin:
As they're not allowed to lift any of the gaffa tape this is possibly why it passed.....
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It all depends no how much of the gaffa tape they lift. :grin:
As they're not allowed to lift any of the gaffa tape this is possibly deffo why it passed.....
:smiley:
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Pretty much, yeah. Still it did the job so I can enter the Autosolo and then get it stipped down for the attack of the grinder and welder.
Nick
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Advisories:
* Offside CV boot perished but not split
* Handbrake barely passable (no surprise there then, get this with every MKII I have ever put through an MOT).
* Exhaust loud (Er yup!)
* Exhaust rubbers perished
* Oil Leak (nope, just got it everywhere with the recent tinkerings).
* Split windscreen wiper
That's it.
Nick
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All paperwork submitted for the Autosolo, pretty excited about it as it'll be nice to do something competitive despite the car probably being the slowest in class not even taking into account the rubbish driver.
Nick
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Doesn't matter - competition's competition. Always good fun. :cool:
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Just looked up the entry list here:
http://cid-f2d5cff38b927428.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Documents/Entries.xlsx
and I'll be one of 4 Golf GTI's in Class F. I bet they're all 2.0 16v's though.
Nick
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where n when is this hornster ? ( cant do links at work )
spectation might be in order :grin:
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Just looked up the entry list here:
http://cid-f2d5cff38b927428.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Documents/Entries.xlsx
and I'll be one of 4 Golf GTI's in Class F. I bet they're all 2.0 16v's though.
Nick
Surely it's all about low down torque though :wink:
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where n when is this hornster ? ( cant do links at work )
spectation might be in order :grin:
12th of this month in Aldershot.
Just looked up the entry list here:
http://cid-f2d5cff38b927428.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Documents/Entries.xlsx
and I'll be one of 4 Golf GTI's in Class F. I bet they're all 2.0 16v's though.
Nick
Surely it's all about low down torque though :wink:
Good point, I'll have em whipped. :grin:
nick
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Surely it's all about low down torque though :wink:
Was my immediate instinct.
Although this rather screws that notion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lgnxcaJgOc :grin:
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This is the vid from last years event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2LneZS_dPc
Nick
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And this is the one from earlier this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8SM2Xz_5R8
Nick
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I like this gymkhana type cone driving video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHgjFPhhzY8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHgjFPhhzY8)
Looks like a pretty good driver...
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Just looked up the entry list here:
http://cid-f2d5cff38b927428.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Documents/Entries.xlsx
and I'll be one of 4 Golf GTI's in Class F. I bet they're all 2.0 16v's though.
Nick
Well I'm now on the entry list so it's all official. :cool:
nick
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Just looked up the entry list here:
http://cid-f2d5cff38b927428.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Documents/Entries.xlsx
and I'll be one of 4 Golf GTI's in Class F. I bet they're all 2.0 16v's though.
Nick
Well I'm now on the entry list so it's all official. :cool:
nick
Good luck Horney! :afro:
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Good luck but then you dont need it, will be a laugh regardless... :smiley:
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The entry list now includes 7 Golf GTI's one of which is Veedubgti16v so it should be an interesting little battle of the Golfs!
nick
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oh its on!
would you mind catching my diff when it pops out? apparently we won't get out of 2nd gear :undecided:
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Only if you catch mine in return :grin:
nick
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deal :grin:
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Better pack my catching mit! :grin:
Nick
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Well after last nights rather eventful No_rice it appears my oil pressure problem isn't fully solved. It's not bad at high rrevs but at idel it's pretty shocking. I suspect that ther eis still some plastic swarf from the old plastic baffle that was floating around in the engine that's started to block the pick up pipe again.
Looks like Saturday will spent pulling the sump off for the this time this year and having a look/clean out before putting it back together for the Autosolo on Sunday. Really starting to think standard ABF may well be on it's way as this engine is starting to do my head in!
Nick
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If oyu don't want your engine, I'll take it off your hands. you wont even have to pay me much!!!!!!! :evil:
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Eventful no rice. Lairy fleet services hoebag. Did she not realise there was an extra hundred odd people buying dinner there. Or maybe she did and that's why it took her so long to come out.
What's gonna happen next month?
Also VR the track sl@g
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Dunno about next month, have to wait and see I guess.
VR? I have enough understeer already thanks! :grin:
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Just put another one in the boot to drive the rear wheels
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put some oil pressure numbers up nick. Should be roughly half the pressure at idle of what it is under load.
doesn't sound like the plastic is back though, i would have thought that would show up at high revs when the pump is sucking its hardest :undecided:
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15 psi at idle and about 65 psi at 4K
Nick
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Under load is ok, so i wouldnt worry too much
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My worry is that it gets worse during the day on sunday. Gonna pull the sump and have a look, will only take a couple of hours all in including running the oid through some gauze. .
Nick
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just caught up.... i hope you find a little problem for your sake, then you can sort it and put your mind at rest.. its annoying when youre not happy about something but dont know whats up... had any performance issues?
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No it still goes like the clappers! :evil:
nick
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i suppose you must be getting quite quick at sump changes :grin:
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No it still goes like the clappers! :evil:
nick
stick with it mate... no point changing the motor if it still goes well, and yeah, you should be the sump master by now anyway!
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I can't believe you set those pensioners on fire. :cry:
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This is the Nova in me and Marks' class!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db7dZpCRZoY
nick
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15 psi at idel is fine, and your getting the 4 bar 60 + psi when its working so no magor problems
when is sub 10 psi at idel when hot and it dosent get to the 60 psi when reved you have to worry
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Hummm, I guess I'm just paranoid. Lets see how it handles a good thrashing all day in 2nd!
Nick
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Lets see how it handles a good thrashing all day in 2nd!
Diff-rivets : casing interface expected. :grin:
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Lets see how it handles a good thrashing all day in 2nd!
Diff-rivets : casing interface expected. :grin:
positive thinking i see thomas :grin:
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Tales of the expected.
I'm a realist.
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O M G!
That is almost as fun as trackdays and at £35 is certainly more fun per £.
Came 14th in class (out of 17). Mark beat me by 5 secs and one place.
Gonna be doing more of these next year. Lessons learned were less speed and more accuracy and not to brim the tank on the way as I used hardly any fuel so was carrying loads of extra weight. Oh and they had a weigh bridge, 860KG with well over half a tank of fuel but without a driver.
Video and photos to come.
Nick
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Course 4 run 2 with a bit of a mistake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsAuyfIZvPE
Course 4 run3, my best of the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcqINifRIPY
Nick
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One from this morning going the opposite way to the first two I posted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTHjn9ol-M
Nick
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Last one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAhFcAY3LUY
Nick
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Vids look wicked mate!
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Yeah I'm chuffed with em, could do with an in-car one to show how much effort on the wheel is required. My arms ache a fair bit today.
We not going to mention the Micra right?
Nick
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Shhhh :grin:
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:grin:
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Yeah I'm chuffed with em, could do with an in-car one to show how much effort on the wheel is required. My arms ache a fair bit today.
We not going to mention the Micra right?
Nick
Come on spill the beans!! :grin:
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No idea what you're taling about. :lipsrsealed:
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Some photos of the day:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4983172542_710311b823_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983172542/)
120910 064-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983172542/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4982571887_a721fa68a2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982571887/)
120910 063-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982571887/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4982569843_7e9a2982cd_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982569843/)
120910 062-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982569843/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4982559371_bd04be76d1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982559371/)
120910 052-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982559371/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4983153822_d46a017dd0_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983153822/)
120910 044-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983153822/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4983151360_31b8c70d6a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983151360/)
120910 043-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4983151360/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4982547555_7bf9bc4583_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982547555/)
120910 040-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_fabian/4982547555/) by James_Fabian (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_fabian/), on Flickr
Thanks to my mate James for the pics.
Nick
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Both got whipped by a micra then? :tongue:
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Both got whipped by a micra then? :tongue:
Maybe. :embarassed: Might have been driven by a girl as well :embarassed: :laugh:
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A great shot from some else there yesterday.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4987048303_10e2271744_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotos/4987048303/)
Farnborough District Motor Club September Solo 2010 Copy DSC_6543 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotos/4987048303/) by tonylanciabeta (http://www.flickr.com/people/tonysphotos/), on Flickr
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A few from my mate Adam.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4998764772_7226911f72_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4998158001_a19b31f857_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4998157321_7f867da1eb_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4998057177_3502102c52_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4998660516_0e8b047f6d_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4998659812_10b7a59155_z.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4998659180_28343cf0d0_z.jpg)
Nick
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love the pics of it cocking a leg! :cool:
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Cool pics Nick. The vids were a good watch too :cool:
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Has he taken the sump off again yet?
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Nope.
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Doing 3 power runs on an RR on sat morning. Anyone car to stab a guess at Fly BHP? :grin:
Nick
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ermmm 150?
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Doing 3 power runs on an RR on sat morning. Anyone car to stab a guess at Fly BHP? :grin:
Nick
135? :lipsrsealed:
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143bhp and 3600lb/ft
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78 :grin:
Paul
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You cheeky git! :grin:
Nick
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5043577525_a25f1d3ea9_b.jpg)
Not that great TBH. However it seems to be overfuelling all the way through the rev range and it can run more advance on the dizzy. Added to the fact the air filter is clogged and I've never changed the plugs it's reckoned it can get close to 140. Well happy with the curve though.
Nick
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8V.....mmmmm *stokes chin*
About...120
:grin:
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The curve is nice and linear. Any way of reducing the loss from flywheel -> wheels or is that normal for a mk2?
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It's got a lightened flywheel, I don't know if that effects RR read outs?
The only way to lose transmission loss is to for straight cut gears in the box but they're well expensive!!!!
Nick
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They sound nice though :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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It's got a lightened flywheel, I don't know if that effects RR read outs?
The only way to lose transmission loss is to for straight cut gears in the box but they're well expensive!!!!
Nick
They estimated the flywheel power so there was no run down to calculate the actual losses.
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on a positive nick, it managed the morning ok :afro:
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Never met anyone who was happy with their rolling road results.
Was there any other mk11's there to compare your results with.
Wheel horsepower is a better comparison because flywheel horsepower will only ever be a calculation based on a guess.
I thought Storms rolling road was renowned for being over optimistic so my guess of 78 whp is probably about right :evil:
Paul
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There was a guy with an ABF'd MKII on K-Jet that pulled 155 @ the fly.
I'm not that unhappy, I know it's not set up at all properly. I'm not even sure the vernier pulley on the cam is set right. Need to spend some ££££'s and get a full set up session. Mark's trying to drag me up to Stealth in a couple of weeks, I'll have to see what the money situation is like.
nick
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Wow found this all the way down on page 4! Tbh I haven't even started it in over 2 months, the battery is as flat as Kiera Knighley's chest, it's full of water and it's filthy dirty.
Still, need to pull my finger out and get it running, dry, serviced and cleaned as my folks have splashed out on RR setup session for my birthday @ Owen Developements. http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/
Nick
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Wow found this all the way down on page 4! Tbh I haven't even started it in over 2 months, the battery is as flat as Kiera Knighley's chest, it's full of water and it's filthy dirty.
Still, need to pull my finger out and get it running, dry, serviced and cleaned as my folks have splashed out on RR setup session for my birthday @ Owen Developements. http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/
Nick
Cool prezzie! :cool:
Well nobody can blame you for the lack of activity as the last few weeks have been shoddy weather wise,
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Wow found this all the way down on page 4! Tbh I haven't even started it in over 2 months, the battery is as flat as Kiera Knighley's chest, it's full of water and it's filthy dirty.
Still, need to pull my finger out and get it running, dry, serviced and cleaned as my folks have splashed out on RR setup session for my birthday @ Owen Developements. http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/
Nick
this is what happens when you start painting warhammer figurines! :grin:
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Wow found this all the way down on page 4! Tbh I haven't even started it in over 2 months, the battery is as flat as Kiera Knighley's chest, it's full of water and it's filthy dirty.
Still, need to pull my finger out and get it running, dry, serviced and cleaned as my folks have splashed out on RR setup session for my birthday @ Owen Developements. http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/
Nick
this is what happens when you start painting warhammer figurines! :grin:
Very funny :grin:
It's more to do with working shifts making it not very nice for my neighbours if I fire up the beast at 6am to take it to work! The bad weather for the last couple of months haven't helped. It was buried under a mound of snow for 2 weeks!
Nick
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Looks like the first trackday for 2011 will be Castle Combe on May 31st. Schweeeet!!!!
Nick
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Will your mate Mark be going along, too?
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in my 3 months off, i might pop down :cool:
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Will your mate Mark be going along, too?
Not sure his new car will be done for then, would be nice though. You coming?
in my 3 months off, i might pop down :cool:
Would be cool.
Nick
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Not sure his new car will be done for then, would be nice though. You coming?
No idea at the moment. I'll make a decision closer to the time..... doesn't look positive from here though!
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Shame, would be a good day of golf natterings and tyre squeeling.
Nick
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This going to be making an appearance at brands this year? Want an excuse to do some photography!
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Might do mate. Funds are tight this year due to having to take a lower paid job though.
Nick
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So thought after 4 months of sitting doing nothing I ought to fire it up. It seems I made a massive fail before winter and forgot to a) let the handbrake off and b) remove the battery. THe battery is now on charge but I don't have high hopes for it TBH.
It seems to have survived the winter in not too bad a shape considering it's been left at the side of the road. Paint's gone proper flat, I've got moss growing in the gutters and the window slider, the rust has advanced a bit further and the brakes look rusted to fook but it's dry inside and still full of oil and water. Hopefully get it up and running tomorrow if the weather isn't too bad. Then it'll need a hardcore clean up, some abuse to unlock the no doubt seized rear brakes and then some good old hooning to clear the rust off the discs.
Nick
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Gettin it ready for the track days mate. I looked through this thread a few times and I like how it looks on the track. Whites definately a good colour on small bumpers.
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Well the battery has been on charge and the readouts are not encouraging. Time to give it a go and see what happens! If not it's down to CAF to get a new one and some service bits.
Nick
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It's alive!!!!!!!!
It's also out of jungle juice, best head down the petrol station with the deeds to the house and some jerry cans.
Nick
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After sitting for a while that's really encouraging hopefully a good year to come.. Any plans for this year ??
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Not really, had to take a big paycut to keep in employment so funds for this are tighter than ever + I'm taking the Mrs to France for a week. Probably no mods this year and just a couple of Trackdays and a few Auto Solos.
Nick
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Got it running and took it for a blast. Looks like one of my coolant hoses has perished over winter as it's cracked and weeping. Other than that there's a slight blow from the exhaust and the brakes need bedding in properly it seems ok!
Nick
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Good news, that doesn't seem too bad for 4 months of inactivity.
Paul
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Nice to hear it sits well in bad weather... is it covered when not in use.......
Shame you won't be able to use it much this year. :sad:
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Covered? :grin:
It sits on the side of the road outside our flat with zero protection, hence the moss that has taken root in my polycarb windows! :grin:
nick
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Covered? :grin:
It sits on the side of the road outside our flat with zero protection, hence the moss that has taken root in my polycarb windows! :grin:
nick
Might be worth getting one no?
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Problem is it'll flap in the wind and scratch the poop out of the Polycarb windows. Ideally it needs to be dry stored over winter. I just don't have the money to do it. Cheap council garages round my I can afford but cars get lifted out of them all the time.
nick
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its got to be safer than just on the street surely ?? and can put more locks on the council garage cant ya ??
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You would think wouldn't you. Problem is the pikey's like to set fire to the garages they can't break into. It is honestly safer parked on the street where everyone can see it.
Nick
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Well due to a lack of funds it looks like the trackday is off and probably none for the forseeable future. :sad:
nick
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Balls. How much is it and when? Can you get a copilot to go halves?
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31st May. My old man was going halves anyway. It's just the car needs work, the day costs, plus fuel etc etc. Having taken a 15% pay cut since last year I just can't afford it on top of going on Holiday to France in a few weeks time on top of the Polo MOT, needing new tyres for the Polo, £90 on a bloomin passport. Can't cancel the holiday as Lizzie will kill me.
Nick
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Should buy a camper :lipsrsealed:
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Lol, had one of those and that was more expensive to trun than the track car!
nick
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That's why I said it :tongue:
So you don't regret the swap?
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trackday in france then :kiss:
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That's why I said it :tongue:
So you don't regret the swap?
No not all, although the wife still moans about it.
trackday in france then :kiss:
Taking mt mum's Bora down not the Polo. Should be fun to open it up on the empty and smooth french roads though. Pity we're not taking the Old Man's Alfa GT but there's not enough space for all 4 of us and our luggage.
nick
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Taking mt mum's Bora down not the Polo. Should be fun to open it up on the empty and smooth french roads though. Pity we're not taking the Old Man's Alfa GT but there's not enough space for all 4 of us and our luggage.
Given your parlous current circumstances I think going much over 80mph in France would be foolhardy - spendin your holiday money on a speeding fine probably wouldn't go down well with The Wife. :wink:
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Fair point but we're heading to rural france so hoping to find some quite stretches of country road. :cool:
Nick
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Fair point but we're heading to rural france so hoping to find some quite stretches of country road. :cool:
Nick
Yeah be careful over there, they do not take kindly to speeding foreigners. I drove all the way to the Swiss border with my cruise set to 85 all the way. (about 80 on a gun)... Police were hiding everywhere!.... Mind you I did get a chance to have a bit of fun once up in the mountains! :evil:
Heard some horror stories though, for example: a guy was caught speeding so they took his car, he had to fly home and then go back 2 weeks later to get his car back!...
I found the French Autoroute's a pleasure to drive on even though there are only 2 lanes.. 99.9 % of all drivers kept to the right unless overtaking and always returned to the inside lane, it was great!
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It lives!!!!!!
Started it up for the first time in months. It took some encouragement but it eventually spluttered into life. I'd forgotten how bloomin fast it is and how much torque steer you get with full beans in 1st.
MOT expires end of the month so have some work to do. Looks like it needs a brake overhaul on the rears and a couple of CV boots and exhaust rubbers have perished. Hopefully that'll be it as it's only covered 300 miles since the last MOT.
It also needs a damn good clean and polish as the paint is completely flat.
Nick
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hooray! bring it to wheels at the white hart tomorrow in hook
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Not sure it's ready for a trip out, need to check a few things over before I travel any distance in it. We should be there in the 5 though bud.
Nick
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Update time!
Has no MOT.
Tax runs out end of October.
Not been washed in 12 months.
It has moss growing in places.
Not moved since May.
Sooooooo when I get back from hols it's getting a cleaning session, a clear out and service. Money dependent it'll then go in for an MOT to see what's what. After that it'll be SORN'd and stashed in a friend's garage until the spring when hopefully I'll be earning more money and have the funds to do what I want to do with it.
Nick
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Sounds like a plan!
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:cool:
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Update time!
Has no MOT.
Tax runs out end of October.
Not been washed in 12 months.
It has moss growing in places.
Not moved since May.
Sooooooo when I get back from hols it's getting a cleaning session, a clear out and service. Money dependent it'll then go in for an MOT to see what's what. After that it'll be SORN'd and stashed in a friend's garage until the spring when hopefully I'll be earning more money and have the funds to do what I want to do with it.
Nick
sad times... mines been neglected :cry:
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Update time!
Has no MOT.
Tax runs out end of October.
Not been washed in 12 months.
It has moss growing in places.
Not moved since May.
Sooooooo when I get back from hols it's getting a cleaning session, a clear out and service. Money dependent it'll then go in for an MOT to see what's what. After that it'll be SORN'd and stashed in a friend's garage until the spring when hopefully I'll be earning more money and have the funds to do what I want to do with it.
Nick
sad times... mines been neglected :cry:
Mine too. :cry: :cry:
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Update time!
Has no MOT.
Tax runs out end of October.
Not been washed in 12 months.
It has moss growing in places.
Not moved since May.
Sooooooo when I get back from hols it's getting a cleaning session, a clear out and service. Money dependent it'll then go in for an MOT to see what's what. After that it'll be SORN'd and stashed in a friend's garage until the spring when hopefully I'll be earning more money and have the funds to do what I want to do with it.
Nick
sad times... mines been neglected :cry:
Mine too. :cry: :cry:
Mine too, but I've just been told that i fly back to Germany in three weeks time, well Crab Air permitting, then two weeks in work and home for POTL. I'll then take her back to Germany and, hopfully, get some good quality time to do stuff, especially as the familly are now firmly ensconced in Kent. So she'll be going back home and I'll get evenings to work on her, the real question is what to do? ;-)
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the real question is what to do? ;-)
Find out how close to Adenau you are. :grin:
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the real question is what to do? ;-)
Find out how close to Adenau you are. :grin:
244km, or just over 2 1/2 hrs by google. Car is currently SORN but should (?) pass an MOT with a little work. Not sure about the BFG test as it has parts of the TUV in there as well. I will have to visit though, possibly in a hire car.
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Well it's now all tucked up in a garage for the winter. It will emerge in the spring when I have decide what happens next. This will all depend on what's going on with work etc.
nick
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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v63oTveUEGI/TIaAl7w6nCI/AAAAAAAALIo/4xeql4abA9w/s1600/stay_tuned.jpg)
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Woh.... where did this thread come from!? :grin: :wink:
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Page 5 I think. :grin:
Nick
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Page 5 I think. :grin:
Nick
:grin: Mines not done much better, only reason it's wherever it is now is because it got a cheeky birthday bump not long ago!
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Well I suppose after all this I ought to add something of interest.
Once Christmas is out of the way I shall be sitting down with my friend Marcus and discussing the plans for spring. He has a workshop (see Archies Volksrod for an example!) and skills with a welder and a paint gun.
I think the initial plan will be to weld up the rust, blow it over with a fresh coat of Alpine white and the VW motorsport stripes, get it MOT'd and taxed and then hit the track like that for the summer and get a few days under my belt. Depending on costs and budgets it may get a cage in this period as well.
After summer 2012 it'll then be off the road again for an ABF swap with MS and ITBs as well as more work on making it a BTCC rep.
NIck
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Well I suppose after all this I ought to add something of interest.
Once Christmas is out of the way I shall be sitting down with my friend Marcus and discussing the plans for spring. He has a workshop (see Archies Volksrod for an example!) and skills with a welder and a paint gun.
I think the initial plan will be to weld up the rust, blow it over with a fresh coat of Alpine white and the VW motorsport stripes, get it MOT'd and taxed and then hit the track like that for the summer and get a few days under my belt. Depending on costs and budgets it may get a cage in this period as well.
After summer 2012 it'll then be off the road again for an ABF swap with MS and ITBs as well as more work on making it a BTCC rep.
NIck
Sounds good. :cool: Like the idea of the motorsport stuff since I've seen your Forza mk2 on here. I've been having similar thoughts but have to be patient... One thing I'm tempted to do like you one day is to replicate Richard Lloyds stripes from his group 2 car as seen HERE (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224866)
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good plan nick! had a feeling it was gonna be for sale soon :lipsrsealed:
2 toys is just greedy :grin:
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good plan nick! had a feeling it was gonna be for sale soon :lipsrsealed:
2 toys is just greedy :grin:
Why is it?..... My missus has loads! :grin:
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Happy.
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Sounds like you've got some good plans for it Nick :afro:
good plan nick! had a feeling it was gonna be for sale soon :lipsrsealed:
2 toys is just greedy :grin:
Why is it?..... My missus has loads! :grin:
Those toys are a different matter altogether :grin:
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Bazinga
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Sounds like you've got some good plans for it Nick :afro:
good plan nick! had a feeling it was gonna be for sale soon :lipsrsealed:
2 toys is just greedy :grin:
Why is it?..... My missus has loads! :grin:
Those toys are a different matter altogether :grin:
although they all run off car batteries :laugh:
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^^^ fook me what toys has your lady got? :grin:
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(http://lifeisreallybeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/A-large-scale-vibrator-that-actress-Eom-Ji-Won-rode-in-the-lighthearted-sex-comedy-movie-%E2%80%9CFestival%E2%80%9C.jpg)
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^^^ :laugh: surely that's mains powered :grin:
He's gonna love his thread next time he logs in. :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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:grin:
Mark: I'm booked on the 928 trackday at Combe in Golf and one in Wales with th eMX5 lot that I might do in either.
nick
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Cool, what date is the combe day again?
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May I think. I'll look it up over the weekend.
Nick
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Just going to repost this picture to show where we should hopefully end up looks wise by the end of 2012.
(http://www.vwmotorsport.info/downloads/images/James%20Shead%20Donington.jpg)
Nick
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up on axle stands? :tongue:
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:grin:
Hopefully ordering the cage in Feb and getting the shell de-rusted, re-painted white, cage fitted, engine running better and an valid MOT before a trackday in wales on 14th April!
Nick
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wicked, send me details of the wales trackday. Do I need to be a hairdresser to do it? I'll suggest it to steve to do it in his clio. Mate you should have come to brands, it was soo slippery! I span it down paddock hill :grin:
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Did you poo yourself? I couldn't get the time off sadly.
Hairdresser trackday: http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=86979
Nick
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a bit yeah! it was soo greasy, there must have been a historic meet the day before or something + drizzle all day = spin city! red flags every 15 mins or so meant long queues in the pit lanes. Some tvr owner almost got knocked out by a few people after continuously pushing into the queue, spinning on the second lap, beaching himself and causing a red flag, think he did it 4 times in total!
it was eventful :grin:
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Well after reading ALL 100 pages of this thread I can safely say I'm friggin tired now!
Oh, nice work as well Horney I'm looking forward to some future updates. :wink:
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Good luck with the plans etc, looking forward to more updates
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Well having spoken to Marcus it looks like I'll be dragging it out of the garage and up to the workshop in 2 - 3 weeks time. Then it's angle grinder time!
Nick
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Well having spoken to Marcus it looks like I'll be dragging it out of the garage and up to the workshop in 2 - 3 weeks time. Then it's angle grinder time!
Nick
Cant wait for update pics :smiley:
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yesh angle grinder time! have you chosen a roll cage?
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Yup, getting the one from Retro GTI that the Golf GTI Champ boys use. Should be landing mid feb.
nick
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looking on their website, their cage drawings are the same as custom cages but 2/3 the price! I wonder if he is just straight copying them :grin:
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http://www.customcages.co.uk/roll-cages/clubman-rollcages
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I didn't notice that. Mind you Retro GTI's price doesn't include VAT and CC's might.
nick
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cc are plus vat as well. I'll have to check yours out when you get it and order the same one if its as close to the shell as the cc multipoint one is. If they are the same thats a nice saving :cool:
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Looking forward to seeing it in the full livery on the track :)
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I'm after a set of these:
(http://www.volkskings.co.uk/VWMS/build/ronalstripped.jpg)
15" 4x100. Anyone know of any then please hook me up!
Nick
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Also after:
* Alpine white bootlid with or without glass.
* Front valance, ideally white but not fussed.
* Early style rust free doors, ideally white.
* Bottom drivers side corner under the windscreen from anyone breaking a MKII.
Ideally located in the south as postage is a bit horrid on stuff that size.
Nick
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Do you know what the wheels are called Nick? I will keep my eyes peeled :cool:
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All I know is they're made by Ronal. Very similar to those fited the UR Quottros but 4 stud fittement.
Nick
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These the same?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/T_J_G/99b7fed8.jpg)
Edit: not the same but a friend has these Ronals for sale
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Similar, they look like 14's.
nick
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Think they are Ronal R8's
(http://www.motorgeek.com/download/file.php?id=2765&t=1&sid=a3d77eb602660c9383916bad37f42fa7)
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Yes that's the ones! Now to find some.
Possible change of plan on the cage front. Looks like I've sourced a good 2nd hand OMP cage that has never been fitted for a good price. Just waiting on a courier quote.
Nick
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/GT-R3363/IMG_0420.jpg) :cool:
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does that go in front of the dash board? Don't do it Nick!
Also I bet those wheels are rocking horse sh!t
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I think it does but I'm not that fussed about that as we're going to tie it to A and B pillars anyway.
Agree those wheels are probably rocking horse sh!t but worth trying to find a set.
nick
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won't the dash be pinned in if you do that? :laugh:
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Good point although I've never had to remove a dash for anything. Would I have to take it out for an ABF conversion? If that's the case I might leave it as bolt in on the front section and only weld in the rear section.
Nick
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you could probably work round it but it will need to come out one day, sods law innit!
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True dat. Ah well for the price this cage will do as long as the delivery quote isn't insane.
Nick
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Sorted. Just need to figure out where the hell to get it delivered to!!!!!
Nick
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did you see the revived group buy for quick racks on cgti? :wink: :cool:
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I did but I'm not going to be do anything on the mechanicals this year, just body, paint and interior.
Nick
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good shout nick when i first see u wanted to do the replica i wanted to do it to mine :wink:
you have the same cage as ive got and it does sit infront of dash but should just about still be able to get it if u had to i think
i didnt take my dash out to do abf conversion either so should be cool on that front to
keep the updates come
lee
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Cheers Lee!
Cage should arrive this week but unlikely to get the car up to the workshop till early feb.
Nick
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Cage paid for and should be delivered thurs/fri. :cool:
Nick
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Cage paid for and should be delivered thurs/fri. :cool:
Nick
:cool: :cool: :cool:
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Cage arrived today, will pop up the unit to have a butchers at it on Sunday. :cool:
Next on the shopping list is a pair of buckets so the old one is up for sale. £75 including the subframe which is a modded normal sear base.
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/19052_477532205321_565490321_11064635_1229981_n.jpg)
Nick
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nice, you gonna weld some rails in?
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Sure am. Would love some carbon/kevlar seats but the budget won't stretch that far. Likely going for Sparco Sprint 5's in blue like below.
(http://89.206.185.119/images/ebay/jjc/spa_sprint-5-b.jpg)
nick
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good stuff, you feel much more secure than using those hinges hinges aka mk2 subframes :grin:
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Shooosh! I'm trying to sell the old one. :grin:
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disclaimer:
play can be removed with some strategically placed chopsticks :laugh:
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(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390197_10151160786205322_565490321_22404769_1109634335_n.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400829_10151160778785322_565490321_22404689_1402011936_n.jpg)
:grin:
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Sweet coffee table
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dude you're dragging the brake!
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Sweet coffee table
:grin: Coffee table pics coming in a bit. I went to the glass place but it's shut at the weekends. Gonna pop in there on Friday on my day off.
dude you're dragging the brake!
Yeah I gotta get out of that habit, hurting my times! :grin:
Nick
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Some progress in the last week.
* Think I've scored some bucket sidemounts on the cheap.
* A friend has sources in the trade and is investigating some cost price buckets.
* Same friend has a contact @ VW motorsport in the fatherland who is looking to see if they have any of the wheels still in the VWR warehouse.
* Sorted a Geniune NOS 80s VW Motorsport sunstrip.
* The car should be going up to the workshop one night this week so work can start in earnest.
Nick
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yes!
btw who the f**k is james shed? :laugh:
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yes!
btw who the f**k is james shed? :laugh:
+1
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He's the guy that drove the golf in my sig!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Shead
Nick
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(http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/Pictures/1988/SilvBSCC-1988-55.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/Pictures/1988/Brands-1988-55.jpg)
Nick
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aha
might be worth seeing what other goodies this vwm contact can get hold of :cool: (and remortgaging :laugh: )
looks awesome in that top pic! queue thomas 'errr those wishbones aren't parralel'
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Just found this as well. Should help with getting the decals sorted:
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/Co-L-d/BTCC%20blueprint/BTCC1988/1988JAMESSHEAD1.png?t=1305921818)
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You would've thought that with all the money Mr Shed spent on that, he would've swapped the wipers over to RHD.
:grin:
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lhd wipers = scene points
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Type 19's FTMFW!
Nick
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Type 19's FTMFW!
Nick
Mr Fancy pants!
http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/assets/pdf/volkswagen.pdf
For the rest of us.
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looks awesome in that top pic! queue thomas 'errr those wishbones aren't parralel'
Probably cornering and also who says it's running OEM control arms (they're not wishbones, numpty)?
Also parallel is spelled like that, not as above. HTHs.
How much do these feted wheels weigh, Nick?
Are you getting harness bars put in the cage when it's installed?
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No idea on the weight of the wheels Tom. As for the harness bar, we're going to fit the cage and then see about putting one in the cage or between the rear turrets. Rear turrets is preferred for more shell rigidity, but there might be issues with the harnesses running through the cage diagonal. We shall see!
NIck
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Do both.
Tie the rear turrets and put the harness mounts across the cage.
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I'll have a look when it's all trial fitted. Not sure putting one in the cage is going to be that easy with the diagonal being in the rear legs and the main hoop being so close to the back of the seat.
Nick
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Starting to compile a list of parts required so here seems as good a place as any to keep it!
Front and rear bumper from BBT
New arch covers from BBT
Scuttle repair panel
New front valance panel
A more retro tail pipe to weld on
Polycarb rear window
Polycarb passenger window with slider to match drivers side
2 x Bucket seats (Looking at Sparco SPrint 5's)
Bucket side mounts
2 x sets of 5 point 3" Harnesses
2 x new inner CV joints
All the bits for a full service
Gear linkage bush kit
Eibach front ARB
G60 brake setup
Wheels
Decals
Paint
Time and money. :grin:
Nick
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(http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/Pictures/1988/SilvBSCC-1988-55.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/frank_de_jong/Pictures/1988/Brands-1988-55.jpg)
Nick
This look awesome! :cool:
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I believe I have a set of unused Sparco or Cobra side mounts in a cupboard.
Might be Cobra now I think about it....
I'll check when I'm next out there.
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I think they're universal right? Let me know how much you want for em. :cool:
nick
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Genuine NOS 1980's VW motorsport sunstrips x2. One for the windscreen and one for the bottom of the rear window as per the car in my sig.
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407654_10151230380250322_565490321_22635232_1434525612_n.jpg)
Nick
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:cool:
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Oh yeah, should also add it's being picked up and taken to the workshop on Saturday where things will start moving!
Nick
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Love where this is going... I'm sure I've said this before but you really are making me want to do this to mine:
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)
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Love where this is going... I'm sure I've said this before but you really are making me want to do this to mine:
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)
What are you waiting for :grin:
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Nice! Where'd you manage to get them all these years later?
Shaun, do it. Do it now.
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Love where this is going... I'm sure I've said this before but you really are making me want to do this to mine:
(http://www.vwmotorsport.com/vwpics/Images/11.32%20IMG_1113a.jpg)
why not, go for it :afro:
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Do it fella! We'll look bad ass on club stands with 2 race reps!
Jay: Got the sun strips from a fella on Club GTI who picked them up from VW motorsport in German a few years ago.
Nick
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Time to go and see if it's still in the council garage I left it in all those months ago and trailer it up to the workshop. I hope it's still in there and some 3.14159265 key hasn't nicked it.
Nick
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Price of scrap's not been particularly high, has it?
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Price of scrap's not been particularly high, has it?
ouch, but you would know, how much was the mk3 again :tongue:
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Place in Swindon is offering £400 for a scrapper!
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So today the project to turn it into the rep of James Shead's car started in earnest.
Open the garage to find it still there to much relief as it hadn't been checked on since I put it in there months ago and it's in quite a rough area.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6817634013_4119c97a22_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817634013/)
IMAG0073#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817634013/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Pushed it out and found it had enough juice left in the battery to unlock etc but not enough to fire up:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6817635907_7323c22bfb_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817635907/)
IMAG0075#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817635907/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Ash arrived with the truck and we got it loaded up:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6817638743_6933b53dee_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817638743/)
IMAG0076#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817638743/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6817642523_09b45da04e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817642523/)
IMAG0077#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817642523/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6817644551_bb08f6550b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817644551/)
IMAG0078#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817644551/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6817647283_63af317540_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817647283/)
IMAG0079.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817647283/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6817648759_378b5604a9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817648759/)
IMAG0080.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817648759/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Massive thanks to Ash and Marcus for sorting out the transport and arrived at the workshop:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6817650581_e89867090a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817650581/)
IMAG0081.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817650581/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6817651827_f520c3bd0b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817651827/)
IMAG0083.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817651827/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
After a quick jump off the MX5 it fired up and sounded OK, me and marcus then decided to rag it round the yard. Fun times. I went off to get some antifreeze to top it up and came back to find it had run out of petrol. Doh! Off out again for a jerry can of fuel (and a McDs).
Parked it up in it's new home and began stripping the front end down so we can start on the welding. Chassis leg is first on the list.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6817654413_fb4f217f7b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817654413/)
IMAG0084.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817654413/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Snuggled up next to Archies Volksrod project and Marcus's split.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6817655971_8602ba5a2d_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817655971/)
IMAG0085.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817655971/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6817658407_95afe504f3_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817658407/)
IMAG0086.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6817658407/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
That's it for this weekend probably as I'm out for my Dad's birthday tomorrow.
Nick
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It lives!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMszZS2Pc_Q
Nick
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Good too see this moving forward mate..
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Looking forward to more updates :afro:
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Cant wait for this to move forward.
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Ooooh i'm getting a little excited now, this is going to be a cracker once it's complete :cool:
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Ooooh i'm getting a little excited now, this is going to be a cracker once it's complete :cool:
I second this and find this move very inspiring.
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You guys can't be as excited as me!!!!
Nick
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You guys can't be as excited as me!!!!
Nick
yeah you're right... we've lost interest now... What's this thread about again??? :wink: :kiss:
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Well back on it tomorrow in the cold. Hoping to strip the rest of the front end off and chop the end of the chassis leg off and trim up the replacement part and maybe even get it tacked on.
Hoping to also throw the cage in just to see what it looks like. :laugh:
Nick
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Geez, are you going there tomorrow too?
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Probably, depends if Marcus is up for opening up on his day off.
nick
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F*ck me it was cold today.
Anyhoo finished stripping the front down and dropped the front cross member off:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6857562837_7eaffbac15_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857562837/)
IMAG0088#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857562837/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
N/S chassis leg was bit more rotten than I thought!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6857565775_10136c2e68_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857565775/)
IMAG0089#1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857565775/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Cut off the rotten bit and here it is next to the replacement bit from Mark's old car:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6857567537_24b3b9af71_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857567537/)
IMAG0091.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6857567537/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Didn't get any more pics but the new piece is now cut down to the same shape as the removed piece. Just needs some more fettling and some more trimmed off the car for a snug fit. Also need to clean it all up and shoot some under seal and rust killer over it all.
Popped round to another unit and picked up a black bootlid which is less rusty than mine for £20. Win!
Might get back up for an hour or two tomorrow if Marcus is about.
Nick
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fair play to be working outside today mate :grin:
and you knew u had issues with that leg a long time ago :laugh:
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It wasn't too bad in the sun actually, but by about 3:30pm the temp plummeted. Still feel cold now :grin:
Nick
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nutter working outside today :grin:
you're gonna have to paint the car atlas grey now
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:grin:
Didn't get back up yesterday sadly. Will be on it again ths coming weekend and will pop in one night this week to measure up a few bits I need to order.
nick
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Another day of messing abooot with zee Golf.
Arrived and was greated with Archie working on the Volksrod:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6903468285_18837477a8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903468285/)
IMAG0092.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903468285/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6903470917_8558e74a78_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903470917/)
IMAG0093.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903470917/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Chassis leg all trimmed up and ready for the replacement piece:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6903474063_3be11e1c6a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903474063/)
IMAG0095.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903474063/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Replacement piece offered up for sinal trimming:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6903472495_c543a8d096_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903472495/)
IMAG0094.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903472495/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Wing removed for better access for welding:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6903479697_05f094c1b7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903479697/)
IMAG0097.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903479697/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6903477089_207c05b4b2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903477089/)
IMAG0096.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903477089/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Turns out it's a bit rotten behind the plastic arch but not beyond repair.
Marcus welding in the chassis leg piece:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6903486605_f8ca8960bc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903486605/)
IMAG0101.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903486605/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6903489219_3697853f06_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903489219/)
IMAG0102.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903489219/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
All done:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6903491997_cc2974503e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903491997/)
IMAG0103.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903491997/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6903494159_a207199ba5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903494159/)
IMAG0104.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903494159/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6903495841_8dfb9a8133_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903495841/)
IMAG0105.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903495841/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I then ground the welds back:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6903499833_4d0651ef57_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903499833/)
IMAG0106.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903499833/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6903503155_b23bd6c3c9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903503155/)
IMAG0107.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903503155/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Then rattle canned with some High Temp Paint that was knocking about to keep it rust free:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6903508765_7f2be0d588_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903508765/)
IMAG0109.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903508765/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6903510789_7012aa2460_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903510789/)
IMAG0110.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903510789/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6903512641_b7c0ef348f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903512641/)
IMAG0111.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903512641/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Took the flap wheel to the bubbling on the door:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6903481723_1e64c28147_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903481723/)
IMAG0098.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903481723/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6903484261_bde9f429e5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903484261/)
IMAG0099.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903484261/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Worse than I thought but savable so the doors will be coming off next weekend so I can chop out the grot and Marcus can weld in some fresh metal when he has some spare time (of which he has little!).
All tidied up until next weekend:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6903516225_10b1c4a011_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903516225/)
IMAG0112.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6903516225/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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Just added up some bits on VW Heritage. £250. Ouch!
Nick
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i havent forgot about pics of cage mounts m8 will do asap for ya
looking good m8
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Good to see that leg done... didn't realise how bad it was... what bits have you been pricing up then?
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New bumpers, arch trims, scuttle panel, boot spoiler and front valance.
Nick
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I'll be keeping an eye on this thread again now progress is happening :cool:
Keep at it Nick!
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Plan for this weekend is to re-fit the front cross member and front engine mount. Then strip the other wing off, remove both doors, remove all glass and polycarb windows, remove arch trims to see what's underneath, strip new bootlid and start removing more rust!
Nick
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A good day on the car today.
Bonnet, drivers door and wing off, polycarb windows removed:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6928814399_4f6227aede_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928814399/)
IMAG0113.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928814399/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6928815999_d4df1b4810_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928815999/)
IMAG0114.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928815999/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Some panels:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6928817109_8a3940bac6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928817109/)
IMAG0115.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928817109/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Windscreen out and the grot was a little worse than I thought but nothing tha can't be easily sorted:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6928817879_f07b4ab6d5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928817879/)
IMAG0116.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928817879/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
More panels off:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6782699966_0df2615de7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782699966/)
IMAG0120.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782699966/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Bumper and lights removed:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6782700940_e53c36da22_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782700940/)
IMAG0122.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782700940/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6782701924_5ffa80fa31_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782701924/)
IMAG0123.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6782701924/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6928821493_625fa1945d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928821493/)
IMAG0124.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928821493/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Front cross member reffited:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6928822533_4d6ca6ca62_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928822533/)
IMAG0125.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928822533/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
If I put the battery back in it would still drive like this. Quite tempting! :grin:
All tucked up for the night:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6928823777_d87368e10c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928823777/)
IMAG0126.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928823777/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6928824681_bfbe6f2167_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928824681/)
IMAG0127.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6928824681/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Tomorrow will be some grinder action!
Nick
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Another day, another load of pics:
Chopped out the rotten bit of scuttle panel:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6932158229_c8522d671d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932158229/)
IMAG0128.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932158229/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6786043478_0cec6125db_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786043478/)
IMAG0129.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786043478/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Drivers side rear window surround also has a bit of grot:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6786044208_54909a4ef6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786044208/)
IMAG0130.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786044208/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6932160999_af143ea4bb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932160999/)
IMAG0131.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932160999/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Then started wire wheeling the back panel to see what was lurking under the paint and filler from when it has been replaced in the past:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6932161899_c3223c2438_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932161899/)
IMAG0133.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932161899/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6932163849_23f6f1b02b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932163849/)
IMAG0137.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932163849/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6932164951_4c4f27d297_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932164951/)
IMAG0138.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6932164951/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6786049632_f817d6b9ae_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786049632/)
IMAG0140.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786049632/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6786050630_81ae239f6e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786050630/)
IMAG0141.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786050630/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Also attacked the inner rear wheel arch with the wire wheel and rust inspecting hammer. Another hole to weld up!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6786046458_7983eeb088_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786046458/)
IMAG0135.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6786046458/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
That's it for this week. Roll on next weekend and more grinding, cutting and wire wheeling.
Nick
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looks like you are really getting stuck in! are you going to locally paint the bits or all over?
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It's going to get painted in and out without the panels on in white with the panels done on their own. It'll then be put back together and the stripes sprayed on before the glass/polycarb goes back it and the trims go back on.
Got about 13 weeks till the trackday. Gulp!
Nick
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Great work :smiley: keep at it.
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Great work, can't wait to see this all back together and painting :drool:
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(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396320_10151341829510322_565490321_22979945_314479733_n.jpg)
:grin:
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:laugh:
Very light weight now!... job done.. end thread. :grin:
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Well tepted to throw the battery in at the weekend and razz it round the yard like this and get some pics. :grin:
Nick
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Not race car.
Because rust car.
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Not race car.
Because rust car.
:embarassed:
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Well tepted to throw the battery in at the weekend and razz it round the yard like this and get some pics. :grin:
Nick
Do it. :grin:
Not race car.
Because rust car.
:embarassed:
Team Tin Worm
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3 hours battling the sunroof today and it's all out!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6823970884_9b09a2b91b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823970884/)
IMAG0149.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823970884/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6823971686_be237e7d8a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823971686/)
IMAG0150.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823971686/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Then set about the rear seat base:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6970095013_92dfd091b1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6970095013/)
IMAG0151.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6970095013/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Then trial fitted the cage:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6823973638_e3e5a1b1a3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823973638/)
IMAG0155.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823973638/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6823974684_512b50a3c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823974684/)
IMAG0156.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823974684/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6823975652_156a2a54be_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823975652/)
IMAG0157.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823975652/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6970099071_f90090a6d1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6970099071/)
IMAG0159.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6970099071/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/6823977694_35b64a3ab1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823977694/)
IMAG0160.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6823977694/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
As can be see there is quite a bit of rust up in the roof, need to tackle that once the cage mounts are all fab'd up and prep for the paint begins. Tomorrow need to cut out all the seat rails and tidy up all the other stuff I trimmed out today.
Nick
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Coming on quickly mate!
That looks like a good excuse for a composite roof :laugh:
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Where are you going to tag the cage to the shell?
Are you putting in harness bars to the cage?
Are you still planning on MOTing it? New rules appear to state seats have got to be adjustable back and forwards.... might be a bit tricky if you cut the rails out :wink:
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Coming on quickly mate!
That looks like a good excuse for a composite roof :laugh:
:grin: I lost my temper with the sunroof this morning and was quite tempted to chop the roof out!
Where are you going to tag the cage to the shell?
Are you putting in harness bars to the cage?
Are you still planning on MOTing it? New rules appear to state seats have got to be adjustable back and forwards.... might be a bit tricky if you cut the rails out :wink:
Cage is going to bolt in for this year as it'll be coming out again over winter for further works. It'll then be welded in and tied to the A and B posts as well as the roof over next winter.
Harness bar will probably go between the rear turrets but that'll be decided once the seats are in and we can see where the belts will go and the angles.
As for MOT regs it'll be fine as they don't apply to purpose built track vehicles that are road legal.
Nick
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As for MOT regs it'll be fine as they don't apply to purpose built track vehicles that are road legal.
You mean like a log-booked rally car?
Not just a Golf2 with a cage bolted into it?
I'd want to be pretty confident on that before cutting the seat sliders out. :undecided:
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I spoke to a man from VOSA and my MOT station, both confirmed they will happily pass the fixed buckets.
Also this transcript was posted on a forum which was an email received from VOSA:
Dear Mr Price,
Thank you for your e-mail enquiry dated 4th December 2011, concerning new MOT regulations.
We are aware that the inspection of many of the new testable components may adversely impact modified vehicles. We have therefore made provision for most modifications to be accepted, provided that the vehicle is in fact extensively modified to meet a particular purpose, rather than simply modified on a whim and a fancy.
The Introduction of the 2012 MOT Inspection Manual will therefore be amended at the end of April to coincide with the commencement of testing the new components. It will state:
Modified Vehicles
Where a vehicle has been extensively modified or converted, Reasons for Rejection for components missing where fitted as standard should not be applied, for example:
a car converted for rally use (i.e. rear seats removed and fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts etc.) may have been converted so as not to require a brake servo or power steering
a car converted to a stretch limousine may no longer be fitted with curtain airbags
Additionally, Section 5.1 of the Manual will be amended to state: "An adult harness belt comprising a lap belt and shoulder straps bearing an FIA, British Standard or European approval marking (an upper case ’E’ or lower case ‘e’ and a number) is an acceptable alternative to any of the seat belt types listed"
It is also worth pointing out that Section 6.2 of the Manual, on Seats and Doors, already contains a note in the Information Column which states: "Original design characteristics and specialised modifications (e.g. to enable wheelchair access) are to be accepted"
It must be remembered however, that modifications can only be accepted so long as they comply with the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986 and the Road Vehicles (Lighting) Regulations 1989 as amended. In this regard a hydraulic parking brake is not permitted on vehicles first used on or after 1 January 1968 and will therefore remain an MOT failure.
I hope this information has assisted you with your enquiry, but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Kind Regards,
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lets hope the tester aint a fat and tall fcuker then :laugh:
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Nah he's a little old fellow.
Nick
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It was funny watching him balanced on the lip of my bucket seat just so he could reach the pedals :grin:
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It was funny watching him balanced on the lip of my bucket seat just so he could reach the pedals :grin:
I'd forgotten about that! :grin:
Nick
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Another day, more gringer work.
Trimmed back and tidied up all the brackets I cut off yesterday:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6826779654_990d6cde63_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826779654/)
IMAG0168.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826779654/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6826780866_bf547e8595_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826780866/)
IMAG0169.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826780866/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6826781628_e1c11d3791_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826781628/)
IMAG0170.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6826781628/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/6972900051_296617ded3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6972900051/)
IMAG0171.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6972900051/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Also hacked the one of the seat rails but didn't get any pics of that.
Finally I removed the back box (Which took an hour, it was proper stuck on!). I'll be cutting the tail pipe off and welding on something a little more in keeping with the car.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6972895941_7f34902f54_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6972895941/)
IMAG0167.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6972895941/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
That's it for this weekend, off to France @ 5am for work tomorrow but I'll be back on it next weekend. The car is booked in for 26th and 27th for Marcus to fab up and weld in the stands for the cage.
Nick
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the scooby exhaust is going hurrah!
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the scooby exhaust is going hurrah!
It's getting new pipe on the end.
(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads5/3_in_rolled_tip+vi1116332774.gif)
nick
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Just ordered a scuttle panel and front valance that should arrive while I'm off in France this week.
Nick
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Er spending a lot of money this week. A pair of Sparco Sprint 5's are being arranged. :cool:
Nick
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Sorted through a friend in the motorsport business a brand new pair of Sparco SPrint 5's for £250 including VAT and delivery, a saving of about £75. Result!
They look like this:
(http://www.mayesmotorsport.co.uk/cms/catalog/53_1.jpg)
He's also sorting me some 3" harnesses for £150 which is a saving of 50%.
Horney is well chuffed. :cool:
Nick
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Horney is well Chuffed. :cool:
That sounds scary! Not as bad as Chuff being well Horney. :laugh:
Nice work so far, like the replacement exhaust tip, I miss having a nice rolled tip.
Good deal on the seats and harnesses! :cool:
Have you got much else left to get?
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Horney is well Chuffed. :cool:
That sounds scary! Not as bad as Chuff being well Horney. :laugh:
Nice work so far, like the replacement exhaust tip, I miss having a nice rolled tip.
Good deal on the seats and harnesses! :cool:
Have you got much else left to get?
:grin:
Yeah got quite a bit.
2 x new bumpers
4 x new arch spats
1 x new front valance plastic
1 x new front splitter
1 x windscreen seal
1 x windscreen
?? x window rubbers (Need to inspect what I've got and what can be re-used)
1 x passanger polycarb window with slider
2 x inner CV joints
Paint (Alpine white, two shades of blue and one red)
The livery stickers
Think that's about it!!!!
nick
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Good to see this getting made good mate :smiley:
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(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/424901_10151401098420322_565490321_23197967_206574024_n.jpg)
New tail pipe arrived, hopefully weld it on and get the back box refitted this weekend.
also the new panels arrived while I was away this week:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/429529_10151402197280322_565490321_23200925_608817121_n.jpg)
Nick
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Weld something over the bottom and use it as a mug.
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Exhaust will look loads better, great deal on the seats and harnesses :afro:
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I'm thinking this:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/Horney_mini/Track%20Slag/TrackslagStickers.jpg)
Plus small bumpers FTW.
nick
:grin:
Just went to remind myself of how this car started out and clocked the above.. I recently mentioned my temptation to AKAI mine and pondered on a number, if I were to go for my birth year it would be the same as yours.
Pointless fact of the evening,
2 Forum Racing Reps, same race number? :grin:
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I'm actually going to number it 55 so it's the same as the car I'm copying. :cool:
Nick
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I'm actually going to number it 55 so it's the same as the car I'm copying. :cool:
Nick
:cool:
oooooo close, think mine's 51 :grin:
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Are you going to go for the livery then?
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Are you going to go for the livery then?
I think it's my cheapest option for a good look for now, run it with livery until I can afford a posh respray. If it turns out good enough I may leave it like that. :cool:
I may be asking for some help at some point regarding sourcing/making up graphics...
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No worries fella, I have a few contacts. :cool:
It'll look epic and on a clubstand together they'll look amazin!
nick
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No worries fella, I have a few contacts. :cool:
It'll look epic and on a clubstand together they'll look amazin!
nick
Awesome. Yep they would look pretty :cool:
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Are you going to go for the livery then?
I think it's my cheapest option for a good look for now, run it with livery until I can afford a posh respray. If it turns out good enough I may leave it like that. :cool:
I may be asking for some help at some point regarding sourcing/making up graphics...
:grin: :grin:
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New exhaust tip welded on:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6847022284_8bec8f3890_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847022284/)
IMAG0184.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847022284/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6847031638_174486dddc_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847031638/)
IMAG0185.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847031638/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
and refitted to the car:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6847033482_c81f9c7e0f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847033482/)
IMAG0186.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6847033482/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6993158173_78e7f86daa_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6993158173/)
IMAG0187.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6993158173/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I got it on a bit further after the photos and it needs a bit more adjustment but over all well chuffed, much less chavtastic than the old one.
Nick
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that looks loads better mate :cool: did you paint the weld?
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Not yet, will get some hammerite on it next weekend.
Nick
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weld seems to very quickly go rustier than a rusty thing in rustsville :sick:
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Looks good. :cool:
Bit too shiny for the car in it's current state, best sh*t it up quick so it blends in better. :grin:
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Why didn't you weld it straight? :huh:
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Because I wanted it to kick up slightly?
Nick
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Makes sense :wink:
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Because I wanted it to kick up slightly?
Nick
Straight question.. Straight answer :grin: :grin:
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Straight question...straight answer...wonky exhaust. :wink:
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The flow of the wonk is directly equal to another 2BHP.
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Roll cage fitting started yesterday.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7020144541_0575f09c4f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020144541/)
IMG_4118.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020144541/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Correct PPE :grin:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/6872553796_f7b0ee4b62_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872553796/)
IMG_4114.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6872553796/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
First job was to get the mounting plates supplied with cage 'adjusted' to fit the car. These are the rear pair that sit behind where the seats will go:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7018663015_0d818bbcfe_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018663015/)
IMG_4116.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7018663015/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/7020143591_d23473faae_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020143591/)
IMG_4117.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020143591/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Marcus in the process of above mentioned adjustment:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7020145351_a0d9e28a73_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020145351/)
IMG_4127.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020145351/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7020146831_a75087fc76_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020146831/)
IMG_4129.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020146831/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
It was decided that the floor of the golf was a bit flimsy and some extra load spreading can never be a bad thing right? Plates added to the floor where the rear platforms will be welded:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/6874044280_17f9dd070f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874044280/)
IMG_4136.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874044280/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7020149677_b7104e1ce1_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020149677/)
IMG_4138.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020149677/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
McLaren F1 seating arrangement?
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7099/6874047150_a0e81d235f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874047150/)
IMG_4139.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874047150/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
:grin:
It was at this point we had a small fire. I thought the fuel lines ran down the middle of the car, they don't, the melted, we needed a fire extinguisher.
Here's Darren modelling said fire extinguisher. He's quite big and it's quite small.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/7020151627_0f28e27c24_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020151627/)
IMG_4140.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020151627/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Platforms tacked in for trial fitting of the rear cage section:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6874052194_5b626a8c80_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874052194/)
IMG_4147.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874052194/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Houstan we have a problem, it's just a little too tight at the top:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6874052194_5b626a8c80_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874052194/)
IMG_4147.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6874052194/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7020158723_6277a14c75_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020158723/)
IMG_4154.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7020158723/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Today we'll take a few mm off the platforms to bring the cage down and then it should fit nice and snug. Then it's on the rear wheel arch mounting and the front leg mounting.
Nick
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There's some stuff that has just arrived at Pistonheads HQ with my name on. Off to collect them tonight.:cool:
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6883220864_885e87f54f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6883220864/)
Seats 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6883220864/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6053/6883221564_1c2e2842d7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6883221564/)
Seats 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6883221564/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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It's a good job you got that new job to fund all this! :grin:
Looks like it is finally really starting to come together now :cool:
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Indeed!
Just sorted an underground council garage in a gated community with a blipper for it to live in once finished for £38 a month. Result!
nick
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6884384298_6b9fb1a878_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6884384298/)
IMAG0201 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6884384298/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
x2 but only one set unwrapped.
Nick
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Just sorted an underground council garage in a gated community with a blipper for it to live in once finished for £38 a month. Result!
Wow bargain! Mine is around £47 a month in a sh!t area :grin:
Updates are looking smart, keep up the good work :cool:
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Loving the seats!
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Seats look really good :afro:
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Got a bit out of order with this lot.
So, Dropped the platforms down 5mm and he cage now fits properly:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6876121776_fd84be0257_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876121776/)
IMG_4235.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6876121776/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7022225615_70c1215c54_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022225615/)
IMG_4236.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022225615/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7263/7022227553_4d91553e25_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022227553/)
IMG_4237.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7022227553/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
New seats and side mounts arrived:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6884384298_6b9fb1a878_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6884384298/)
IMAG0201 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6884384298/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Trial fitted in the car and as can be seen the cross member had to go as it was in the way to getting the seat far enough forward:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7032507637_d30428b949_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032507637/)
IMAG0202.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032507637/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/6886412830_0c124f22c9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886412830/)
IMAG0203.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886412830/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/7032509581_dc6d21e207_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032509581/)
IMAG0204.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032509581/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Seat now fits far enough forward:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7032510393_ec6c50ecc9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032510393/)
IMAG0206.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032510393/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/6886418384_aa2d570a13_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886418384/)
IMAG0210.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886418384/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/6886420104_896c7b7acb_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886420104/)
IMAG0212.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886420104/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/7032516995_87926093ec_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032516995/)
IMAG0213.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7032516995/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
While I was messing about with the flap wheel grinding back the cross member I buzzed back the rust on the roof:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6886422120_7986b7dc0a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886422120/)
IMAG0214.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6886422120/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I also got the wire wheel out on the sealant that was holding the rear arch plastics on:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/7033245121_54dcd078c8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033245121/)
IMAG0216.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033245121/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/6887151088_894e2e81ac_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887151088/)
IMAG0217.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887151088/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6887153268_e3e50c466c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887153268/)
IMAG0219.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887153268/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/6887154250_f4967789d7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887154250/)
IMAG0220.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887154250/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Then we messed about putting the front half the cage in and seeing what the door bars looked like:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7033250113_2f7534252b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033250113/)
IMAG0221.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033250113/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7033251657_96663e6801_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033251657/)
IMAG0222.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033251657/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6887158974_2fb594c5d2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887158974/)
IMAG0223.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887158974/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/7033255395_485fba7563_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033255395/)
IMAG0224.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033255395/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Finally today I cleaned up where the cross member was and seam sealed it all to stop moisture getting in where it was removed. I also removed the remnants of the seat rails:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7094/7033256441_0d57e99b96_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033256441/)
IMAG0244.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033256441/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/7033258507_6ab7dfa316_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033258507/)
IMAG0246.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7033258507/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
and another pic of my zorst, because I love it!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/6887170426_83643d039f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887170426/)
IMAG0253.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6887170426/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
That's all for this weekend as I'm out tomorrow for my Dad's birthday.
Nick
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great progress Mr H, :cool:
your good lady is even more forgiving than mine the amount of time you are spending on it at the moment :laugh:
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That she is, this why I married her. :cool:
Nick
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:grin:
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Great work...its getting there!!
Can't remember if I asked before but what's with the holes in the arches??
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6887153268_e3e50c466c_b.jpg)
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Nice progress mate :)
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Look forward to seeing this on track this year Nick :cool:
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Great work...its getting there!!
Can't remember if I asked before but what's with the holes in the arches??
They're not holes, they're huge blobs of sealant that were holding th eplastic arches on.
Nice progress mate :)
Cheers.
Look forward to seeing this on track this year Nick :cool:
It should be fully liveried up and looking awesome for the VAG trackday at COmbe.
Nick
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Oh ok :grin:
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Picked up the keys and blipper for the entrance gate for my council garage this morning and thought it would be rude nto to swing by and get a couple of snaps before heading to work. THis is where the Golf will be living once it's finished.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/6898333948_66bcdab647_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6898333948/)
IMAG0255 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6898333948/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/6898334148_10c9ce86ec_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6898334148/)
IMAG0256 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6898334148/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
It's underground and secure which is a result.
Nick
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can you get the trailer in there :huh:
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can you get the trailer in there :huh:
What inside the garage? No. Can I get it in the underground bit and load the car onto one? Maybe. Plenty of space outside the main gate to load up if I can't.
Lizzie should hear today if she has one down there as well for the mini.
Nick
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they do look nice and dry, tidy and as you say secure. :afro:
shame its not big enough to just stick the golf on the trailer straight in :sad:
i tried getting the golf tucked away at work, failed :cry:
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Width of the trailer will always be an issue with garages. I can't afford one at the moment anyway so it doesn't matter, I'll be renting one for trackdays to begin with. £60 for 3 days isn't too bad compared £500+ to buy a knackered old one.
nick
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bit of a result on that garage! is it far from yours?
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About 5 mins up the road, nice and close. :cool:
Nick
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Good result with the garage :afro:
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Good find with the garage...
Width of the trailer will always be an issue with garages. I can't afford one at the moment anyway so it doesn't matter, I'll be renting one for trackdays to begin with. £60 for 3 days isn't too bad compared £500+ to buy a knackered old one.
nick
Smart Idea!
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Easter Sunday, what better day to tinker with cars. Today mission to get the doors in a better state.
Stripping the doors down:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5319/7056664201_9a34fc702e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056664201/)
IMAG0258.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056664201/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/7056665073_3aee400bea_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056665073/)
IMAG0259.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056665073/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/6910579728_5b56b085bf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910579728/)
IMAG0260.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910579728/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Both doors had rot in the front corners that needed cutting out:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7056666495_53fea38ddd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056666495/)
IMAG0261.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056666495/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5279/7056667153_db8a831022_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056667153/)
IMAG0262.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056667153/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6910585466_3cc68c2e21_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910585466/)
IMAG0266.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910585466/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I then used rust killer to make sure the panels wouldn't rust again (Wishful thinking perhaps!).
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/6910582108_d1b0af13a1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910582108/)
IMAG0263.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910582108/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5342/7056669515_d575ea8bd3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056669515/)
IMAG0264.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056669515/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/6910584604_ca0aedccab_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910584604/)
IMAG0265.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910584604/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I then Zinc 182 primered all the bare metal I had worked on as well as over the shallow dents I gave a quick skim of filler to:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6910709526_69151f25af_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910709526/)
IMAG0267.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910709526/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/6910710636_8e8b3751b0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910710636/)
IMAG0268.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910710636/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6910712104_fba6ddeff6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910712104/)
IMAG0269.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6910712104/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/7056798123_b0640f4ccf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056798123/)
IMAG0270.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7056798123/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/6911297348_de7cd23ccc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911297348/)
IMAG0271.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911297348/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/6911298562_90f274a0f6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911298562/)
IMAG0272.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911298562/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5459/7057386015_db77de6637_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057386015/)
IMAG0273.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057386015/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5458/7057386827_cf13875349_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057386827/)
IMAG0275.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057386827/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5120/6911303364_c8b2e9ebeb_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911303364/)
IMAG0276.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6911303364/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5346/7057388907_a949bd4852_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057388907/)
IMAG0277.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7057388907/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Next up to drop them back up to the workshop for Marcus to fab up and weld in replacement steel for the corners and then prep and paint them.
Nick
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The zed carrying out load lugging duties taking the wings home so I can work on them in the evenings.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7080930807_65c8b1dcb1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080930807/)
IMAG0284.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080930807/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Scuttle are all cut out ready for the patch panel piece to be added:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7241/7080936763_0e8b95f9c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080936763/)
IMAG0289.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080936763/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Repair panel cut down and trimmed to fit the gap:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5460/6934861784_8ce987d9eb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6934861784/)
IMAG0288.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6934861784/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rear drivers side inner wing rust cut out:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/7080937839_5ef002186d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080937839/)
IMAG0291.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080937839/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Patch made up for above hole:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5117/7080940141_d6bf5a418a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080940141/)
IMAG0292.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080940141/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Filler kneck bracket inside the rear wheel arch is totally goosed, not sure on how we're going to repair this yet:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/7080942573_46bf6827a3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080942573/)
IMAG0293.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080942573/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Tank dropped ready for welding next weekend:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/7080946687_9a465b18ef_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080946687/)
IMAG0297.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080946687/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Looks pretty good with a bit of camber and the straight control arms and driveshafts:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7098/7080949165_782e9b5900_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080949165/)
IMAG0298.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7080949165/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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now for the hard work, Rebuilding and Respray :grin:
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That's a few weeks off yet. Still need to sort out the front cage mounts, cage side bars, spreader plates on the floor to bolt the seats through, wire wheel all the rust off, sort the wings and weld up and tidy up the boot lid!
Nick
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Great work as always...really enjoying watching this
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Bit of eBay shopping this evening.
1 x FIA Battery cut off switch
1 x Set of Scrutineer stickers
1 x Ignition switch and push button start panel
1 x 24" CB Antenna
1 x panel mount for above to go in the center of the roof.
I've also ordered the repair section for the filler neck mount from VW.
Hoping this weekend to get all the welding in the main shell completed so we can start prepping it for paint.
Nick
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this is coming along very nicely nick
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1 x FIA Battery cut off switch
Don't forget the ballast resistor, or you'll fry the alternator. Handy diagram here:
http://www.reedx.net/landrover/mods/batterycutoff/
1 x 24" CB Antenna
1 x panel mount for above to go in the center of the roof.
Something something priorities.... :grin:
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The one I've ordered comes with the ballast resistor. :cool:
The CB antenna and mount is required as the original BTCC car had one and I needed it to figure out how big and where to drill the whole before we paint it. They only cost £12 in total so hardly breaking the bank. :grin:
Nick
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making good progress nick! i haven't touched mine in months :embarassed:
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If you're free one sunday pop over mate, would be good to catch up and you can see it in the flesh.
nick
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So the cut off switch arrived today and included a brochure from JJC Race and Rally. Now having dirty thoughts about a plumbed in FE system.
Nick
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I've been offered a drive in an MX5 endurance race in a MEV Exocet (http://www.mevltd.co.uk/exocet_gallery.htm). Very tempting, just need to do an ARDS test. If I do that I might be tempted to run the Golf in a round of the Historic Touring Car next year if I can get it to an eligible state and built to the blue book. Hummmmmm, think the next few weeks will involve lots of regulation reading.
Nick
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If I look north from home it's either very cloudy over Basingstoke, or there's a black hole forming in Nick's bank account.
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:grin:
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Rain kept interrupting play today but got a fair bit done.
Scuttle area cleaned up for welding:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/7099496061_d62841fbde_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099496061/)
IMAG0309.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099496061/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Kururst rust killer applied to rear light secions:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5466/7099496983_affa78bd34_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099496983/)
IMAG0310.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099496983/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rear wheel arch patch welded in, gound back and treated with kurust:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/7099497977_8401c9ed19_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099497977/)
IMAG0311.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099497977/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5343/6953428982_5e912b3615_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953428982/)
IMAG0312.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953428982/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rusty roof knot wheeled and kurust applied:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7099499651_04e934c7bf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099499651/)
IMAG0313.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099499651/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Made a cup of tea:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/7099500425_3e63707e2b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099500425/)
IMAG0314.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099500425/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Bulkhead section replaced:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7099501325_d199839e99_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099501325/)
IMAG0315.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7099501325/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Marcus welding the scuttle:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6953432652_c48185cf2f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953432652/)
IMAG0317.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953432652/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Scuttle section all welded in and ready for grinding back tomorrow:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/6953433558_5682668c62_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953433558/)
IMAG0318.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6953433558/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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good work men, carry on :smiley:
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Scuttle ground back:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/6956294532_ee2b0b74de_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956294532/)
IMAG0319.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956294532/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Primered to see where it needs a skim of filler:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/6956296194_e70c4f5185_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956296194/)
IMAG0320.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956296194/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rear 1/4 inner arch ground back, fillered and primered. Needs a little more work but getting there:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/7102366113_9a30374bd3_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102366113/)
IMAG0321.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102366113/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Badge recess cut out (The car is an 86 so shouldn't have it, rear panel has been replaced at some point):
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7102367275_22bd6ccae3_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102367275/)
IMAG0322.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102367275/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/6956299676_24292bcb45_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956299676/)
IMAG0323.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956299676/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Patch made up for the rear panel:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/6956302438_4faec99965_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956302438/)
IMAG0325.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956302438/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Scuttle skimmed with filler and primered:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/6956301042_1d13510263_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956301042/)
IMAG0324.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956301042/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rain interrupts play:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7102372779_08216363fa_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102372779/)
IMAG0327.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7102372779/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rear bench area and tunnel area primered to proctect where I have ground back all the brackets and runners:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/6956305092_335dd35558_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956305092/)
IMAG0328.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956305092/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6956306330_fefb629381_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956306330/)
IMAG0329.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/6956306330/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Too much rain and paint fumes meant an early finish today.
Nick
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Cracking progress :afro: keep at it.
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Just won a set of 15" E30 BBSs shod with 4 good R888s for £132. Wanted a set of these wheel and was willing to pay £125 so with a set of R88 I call that a result!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130679870711?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Figured I wasn't going to be able to get a set of the Ronals anytime soon or for anything I could afford so going to spray these gold with a polished lip and will look suitably 80s motorsport for the time being.
Nick
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Those tyres don't look like they have a lot of life left :undecided:
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They're about half worn, they don't have very deep tread when they're fresh out of the mould. These should do 2 or 3 trackdays before being complete slicks. Seeing as they cost £130 each new and I get a set of BBS as well I'm pretty chuffed.
Nick
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They're about half worn, they don't have very deep tread when they're fresh out of the mould. These should do 2 or 3 trackdays before being complete slicks. Seeing as they cost £130 each new and I get a set of BBS as well I'm pretty chuffed.
Nick
A bargain then :cool:
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My kind of project :cool:
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Polished lip will be a nightmare to keep clean on a track car.. The amount of rubber and brake dust that will be hurled at it I would finish it in something a little more maintenance free? Good purchase btw :)
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Polished lip will be a nightmare to keep clean on a track car.. The amount of rubber and brake dust that will be hurled at it I would finish it in something a little more maintenance free? Good purchase btw :)
Can't you tough laquire it guy?
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Yup they'll get many coats of clear coat and then plenty of poorboys wheel sealant to keep em fresh. I bough them for the wheel srealy, the tyres were a bonus. They'll get the T1Rs put on them in the long run and used as wheels for shows and wet trackdays. Semi slicks will be mostly used on the compomtive MOs or the TSW whatever I also have. :grin:
Nick
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(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547710_10151811926240322_771860860_n.jpg)
Booked into the spray booth for last two weeks of July!
Nick
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Some light reading material I picked up in halfords for a quid!
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576955_10151814749120322_1362500769_n.jpg)
Tank bracket now fitted and primed:
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547220_10151811926430322_304957087_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556528_10151814749340322_1947067064_n.jpg)
Marcus cutting out the rust in the roof:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551841_10151814749455322_81149012_n.jpg)
Roof patch welded in:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533324_10151814749555322_1557473927_n.jpg)
Rear badge recess removed, just needs a skim of filler:
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599719_10151811926685322_206096833_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599673_10151814749725322_201496600_n.jpg)
Roof patch done and also needing a skim of filler:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578197_10151814749900322_1358038088_n.jpg)
Some jobs crossed off, whoop!
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534089_10151814750070322_1412244387_n.jpg)
Battery cut off fitted:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319808_10151814750195322_365316723_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533166_10151814750325322_1750567000_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/8022_10151814750490322_775836858_n.jpg)
All tucked up for another week:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/166030_10151814750610322_1387241670_n.jpg)
Nick
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Looking good, nice progress :cool:
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I used to have a copy of that book, it is a very interesting read.
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Isn't that primer rather sucking up a lot of moisture sat outside in the damp?
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Water resistant primer innit. :cool:
Nick
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I want your wheels :smiley:
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Which set?
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The ones fitted at the mo
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You're for £75 without tyres if you want em. :cool:
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Rear turrets prepared for the harness bar spreader plates:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7380679842_036248f4fe_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380679842/)
IMG0059.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380679842/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5448/7380682094_9bf4368876.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380682094/)
IMG0060.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380682094/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Marcus my welder like caged animal:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7380684272_7072f5c5c8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380684272/)
IMG0062.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380684272/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Fire extinguisher pull fitted:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7380686214_d9f95abe73.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380686214/)
IMG0063.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380686214/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Pit to car radio antenna installed:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/7380687582_b833a90737.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380687582/)
IMG0064.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380687582/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7380689126_678be55f12.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380689126/)
IMG0065.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380689126/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Harness bar spreader plates welded on:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7380690802_a73a3e429b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380690802/)
IMG0066.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380690802/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7380692306_4dfb776c2e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380692306/)
IMG0067.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380692306/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7380693942_4313bf15a4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380693942/)
IMG0068.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380693942/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Harness bar ( Proper CDS spec stuff!) fish mouthed and test fitted, had to be put in with a hammer so it's a good tight fit:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7380695396_675c1910c6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380695396/)
IMG0069.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380695396/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/7380696944_caa63931c0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380696944/)
IMG0070.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380696944/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Harness bar welded in:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7241/7380698614_a5ce4cfcc0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380698614/)
IMG0071.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380698614/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7380701024_f182693965.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380701024/)
IMG0072.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380701024/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7088/7380702440_73553747aa.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380702440/)
IMG0073.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380702440/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Blown over with primer:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7380704042_6b886a47fd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380704042/)
IMG0074.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380704042/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7380706522_0327316bb3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380706522/)
IMG0075.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380706522/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7380707964_528d60ea61.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380707964/)
IMG0076.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380707964/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
There was a hole in the passenger floor where a section had be cut out to access the captive nut for the front subframe by the last owner. THis had never been patched over, it has now!:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7380709982_e1e71a8a51.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380709982/)
IMG0080.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380709982/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/7380712528_2a37a87608.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380712528/)
IMG0081.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380712528/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7227/7380715062_3eb68ab86e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380715062/)
IMA0082.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380715062/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Roof is a bit warped after the welding and the fact it has no braces, shouldn't be too hard to sort though:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5116/7380716706_61c66ddb27.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380716706/)
IMG0086.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380716706/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Sharing the workshop with the Poprod:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/7380719000_f1e76908b1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380719000/)
IMG0088.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7380719000/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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Thats looking sweet :smiley:
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Some more pics of the original touring car I've just found!
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/sim16v/VW%20Motorsport/DonBSCC2-1988-55.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/sim16v/VW%20Motorsport/Thruxton2-1988-55.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/sim16v/VW%20Motorsport/donnington882.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/fthaimike/General%20Stuff/22-29dec88.jpg)
Nick
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Will have them payday wednesday :) Will have to collect tho when i get a day off
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No worries mate, I'll have to get them off the car and the tyres removed anyway. :cool:
Nick
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think i've got one of those early 16v badges somewhere as and when.... :evil:
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Looking good Nick!
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Been very slack on the updates recently.
Progress has been a tad slow due to me being on holiday and also after arrival of the MSA Yearbook it was clear to be sure of passing scrutineering that the cage would have to be fitted with different plates so I had to cut them all out and start again.
Due to the above and some scheduling issues at Marcus's workshop it won't be being painted this coming week as was the plan. Hopefully however I can get the shell prep done and it can go in a week later than planned.
Anyhoo have some pics:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7573017278_64d6cde975_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573017278/)
IMAG0092 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573017278/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7573018836_9fcc6be84c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573018836/)
IMAG0093 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573018836/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7573021376_f33e269298_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573021376/)
IMAG0095 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573021376/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Still needs more weld but getting there!
Finished patching the drivers door (passenger door done a while a go):
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/7573022822_60a6500c64_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573022822/)
IMAG0098 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573022822/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7573024282_eef1ee7da7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573024282/)
IMAG0099 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573024282/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7573041764_b854c86d69_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573041764/)
IMAG0112 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573041764/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7573040306_d83abb8356_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573040306/)
IMAG0111 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573040306/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Just needs a skim of filler and some tidying up to finish it off.
The boot lid I got was indeed much less rusty than y old one. All now stripped down, lightened and de-rusted ready for paint:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/7573036660_acea545ffe_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573036660/)
IMAG0108 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573036660/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/7573038726_93373edd7f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573038726/)
IMAG0110 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/7573038726/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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Nice.... Wonder if I can get my graphics done in time for when your car is done, I say this because mine is still outstanding some annoying little welding jobs!... Might be getting myself a mig welder for my birthday! :lipsrsealed:
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Started on removing my seat rails and front bracket last night.
What was the process you went through to remove the front seat bracket? I'm thinking I need to cut most of it out with a skinny disc and then go at the remains with the spot-weld drill, as a lot of the welds aren't accessible with most of the bracket in place.
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I cut them out as per your thoughts with a skinny cutting disc. I then used a heavy grit flap wheel and buzzed what was left off. This is why my car looks so rusty in all the pics as the floor is covered in grinding dust that's gone rusty.
Nick
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You need to sort out some of your picture links further back in this thread BTW - around page 11-something
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Oh yeah cheers, will have to work out which ones they are and fix that.
nick
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Lovin the build, can't wait to see the finished car.
Don't know if you're still on the lookout for some Ronal R8s, but there are some on Ebay at the moment in Germany for £160.00, might be worth a look ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ronal-R8-7x15-et25-4x100-/180971350535?pt=Auto_Felgen&hash=item2a22bbaa07
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Cheers for the tip, he says cash on collection only but I shall message him and see what he says.
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Where is he? Going to Germany soon....
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Melle near Osanbruck.
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350 mile round trip detour.
Sorry, no can do.
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Understandable. I will find a set in the end but it may take a while. In the mean time I've been having dirty thoughts about 15x8 Dare RS reps with gold centres. :grin:
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Not dirty thoughts about selling it and just continuing with MX-5s?
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Nope, I do love the mx5 and it's well in my top 5 cars I've owned but the golf is firmly ensconced in the number 1 position.
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Understandable. I will find a set in the end but it may take a while. In the mean time I've been having dirty thoughts about 15x8 Dare RS reps with gold centres. :grin:
I will leave you buried in cornwall if this happens.
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Harsh! ....................... but fair.
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Harsh! ....................... but fair.
To be fair the dare reps look so much better than the lenso equivalent.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RS-Style-15-Alloy-Wheels-Dish-Split-Sizes-15x7-15x8-4x100-4x108-Gold-/280960743580?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item416a90b89c :grin:
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A very productive weekend.
* Cage door bar brackets welded onto main hoops.
* Door bars cut to length, attachments welded on and bolted in.
* Rear cage feet modified for a better fit.
* Wings, bonnet and rear 1/4s prepped for primer coat.
I looked again at the seat mounting as it was cear bolting the side mounts to the floor would leave the seat way too low. Considered fabbing something up but time is ticking by till the paintshop window so ordered some weld in brackets from JJC Race and Rally.
Polycarb rear window and passenger door window should arrive this week and I need to get down to East Sussex asap and pick up my clear front screen and new windscreen rubber.
No pics, broken the camera on my phone.
Nick
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-mk2-Ronal-r8-alloys-coilovers-corrado-interior-/221142412844?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item337d1d6e2c
on the wheelsyou need
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Humm they're the deep dish ones so not quite right but they're close. Added to watch list! Cheers dude.
Nick
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http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/ronal-r8-alloy-wheels-with-tyres-vwaudi-14/111153557
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I looked again at the seat mounting as it was cear bolting the side mounts to the floor would leave the seat way too low. Considered fabbing something up but time is ticking by till the paintshop window so ordered some weld in brackets from JJC Race and Rally.
These?
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/rally/seat-mounts/jjc-subframe-mounting-kit
or what?
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14' not 15" sadly but cheers DH. :cool:
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Ummm it was a question whether those were what you'd ordered? :huh:
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I'm confused, I'm sure your post before was to some 14" wheels on Gumtree.
Anyhooo, yes those are the bits I bought for the seats. I got them from Motorsports-tools UK though as they were a fair bit cheaper than JJC. Got one side in today already.
Nick
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I put the link up
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First day of a week off, expect lots of photos and updates over the next 7 days.
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/8158724870_706e038ea5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158724870/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158724870/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8158691057_13e1ed046b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158691057/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158691057/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8065/8158688561_ec66245f68_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158688561/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158688561/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8070/8158717706_2fd3b50e0f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158717706/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158717706/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/8158684697_b0e7548677_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158684697/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158684697/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/8158713838_33099fae1e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158713838/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158713838/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/8158680913_d75465bcb7_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158680913/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8158680913/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Day 1 done.
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Day 2
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/8161983761_080008ac72_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161983761/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161983761/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8162013940_383ec6309d_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162013940/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162013940/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
At some point the rear panel had been replaces (badly) and the seams filled. When I ground it all back it was horrid mess, Marcus cut, ground, welded and fabricated new seams.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/8162012306_d8368779e8_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162012306/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162012306/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8162010822_00d5f6bf26_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162010822/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162010822/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8162006300_21a4219f1c_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162006300/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162006300/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Spot welding sunroof panel
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8349/8162009518_86bd0daf8f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162009518/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8162009518/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8161973045_c913e5fc3b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161973045/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161973045/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7249/8161971417_05f1f95a38_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161971417/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8161971417/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Nick
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nice progress!
the last pic of day one looks like you crashed it head on and the bonnet's bent :grin:
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All the cage mounts are now boxed off and finished
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8337/8167874729_dde587b6e3_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167874729/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167874729/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Front valance prepped for primer
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/8167873937_06219f0898_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167873937/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167873937/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Underseal removed with an air chisel.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8488/8167870835_b37e66feb6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167870835/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167870835/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Priming bits
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8167868409_aa632f35a1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167868409/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167868409/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Hung out to dry
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/8167895790_bcd40697ca_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167895790/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167895790/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8167894878_03f016007d_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167894878/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8167894878/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
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Another weekend, more progress.
underseal removed:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8196861685_1d862c998f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196861685/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196861685/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Roof needed some bracing to stop it flopping about after removal of the sunroof and it's mechanism:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8196851535_9f2eb7284b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196851535/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196851535/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Spare dash for flocking by The Flock Shop:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8197942066_40d4632de1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197942066/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197942066/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
A windscreen to pop in while the clear one I want is on back order:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8065/8197923598_23371b69bd_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197923598/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197923598/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Rear strutbrace and badge ready for primer:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8197922056_8fd733ffba_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197922056/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197922056/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
New front valance with some stonechip applied:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8196828221_3149f96697_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196828221/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8196828221/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Flatting back first coat of primer on the bonnet:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8197918560_fb511237f8_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197918560/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197918560/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
A selection of flatted panels awaiting coat 2 of primer:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8197916578_2fe9f8eab1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197916578/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197916578/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Needed to hang the wings somewhere for the primer to dry!:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8197912958_c6f25ea11c_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197912958/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197912958/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Many primered panels!
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8067/8197910940_d2ede67a06_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197910940/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8197910940/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
That's it for another weekend.
Nick
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Looking good, flatting primer sucks!! Be worth in the end tho :cool:
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Great progress Nick :smiley:
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looking great. Good to see you tackling the paint side of things too!
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I'm not doing the actual paint out of the gun bit but I am doing most of the flatting, filling, hammering and other general prep work. I'll probably be doing most of the cutting back and polishing after the top coat as well. The actual painting I'm leaving to my mate Marcus who does it for living, if I did it I'd spend the next 6 moths rubbing all the runs out.
Nick
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Still impressive. I still can't do the very basics just to get me by.
I think I actually had a chat with Marcus a while ago about doing the engine bay in my old shell
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A better picture of the roof chopped out
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8301172466_2bb3dc23c4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8301172466/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8301172466/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Masked up the back end for some primer
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8300119455_1681d82de6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300119455/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300119455/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Primer going on
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8300118079_191d5d2c37_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300118079/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300118079/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Primered
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8300115915_33f9a8918b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300115915/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8300115915/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Next weekend I want to prime the front half of the car and paint the wings, bonnet and boot white.
Nick
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nice work man :) how are you going to join the fiberglass panl to the roof?
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Tigerseal :cool:
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New front fo MX5 as well? You are a busy bee!
Hmmmm Tigerseal.....
Think I would lap some fibreglass inside or some screws maybe?
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Good spot but the MX5 nose is off a mates car not mine.
Tiger seal will be fien as there's plenty of area to bond the 2 surfaces. :cool:
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Good work Nick,
Q, Is the roof trimmed back as far as its going to go? or does the new roof panel fit up to where the spot welds are, ie are you just waiting until you new roof panel to turn up, before you trim back further?
I would also strongly recommend that you don't use Tigerseal to bond the panel in place, its not structurally ridged enough, its simply the wrong product for the job! Instead, use windscreen bonding adhesive, with the correct primer that it'll come with, you'll need 2 tubes, and about £15ish off ebay
Thom
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Good work Nick,
Q, Is the roof trimmed back as far as its going to go? or does the new roof panel fit up to where the spot welds are, ie are you just waiting until you new roof panel to turn up, before you trim back further?
I would also strongly recommend that you don't use Tigerseal to bond the panel in place, its not structurally ridged enough, its simply the wrong product for the job! Instead, use windscreen bonding adhesive, with the correct primer that it'll come with, you'll need 2 tubes, and about £15ish off ebay
Thom
Yeah I will trim it back more when it arrives, just wanted to get on with something at the weekend.
Good tip on the sealant, cheers bud. :cool:
Nick
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Obviously not been on here for some time but I do see this pop up on FB from time to time... This is really coming on nicely. Keep it up fella, and the good work on the car. :wink:
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Obviously not been on here for some time but I do see this pop up on FB from time to time... This is really coming on nicely. Keep it up fella, and the good work on the car. :wink:
Likewise, now that I've got some spare time I've been catching up on project threads. When do you hope to have it painted and rebuilt by?
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Incoming!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527292_463677553667793_705040707_n.jpg)
Nick
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Schweeeeet. :cool: Crack on then. :grin:
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Nice one Nick, really coming together now :cool:
Thom
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Ah, white mk2's are sooooo cool!
Gonna be at Stonor Nickles?
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Ah, white mk2's are sooooo cool!
Gonna be at Stonor Nickles?
It better be, already 9 months overdue from when I wanted to get it finished!
nick
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Ah, white mk2's are sooooo cool!
Gonna be at Stonor Nickles?
It better be, already 9 months overdue from when I wanted to get it finished!
nick
Ha, you're not alone on this one, but then who on here really ever sets realistic deadlines?
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Ha, you're not alone on this one, but then who on here really ever sets realistic deadlines?
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :wink:
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Ah, white mk2's are sooooo cool!
Gonna be at Stonor Nickles?
It better be, already 9 months overdue from when I wanted to get it finished!
nick
Ha, you're not alone on this one, but then who on here really ever sets realistic deadlines?
Well I was clearly optermistic with my initial thoughts on how long the jobs would take and then more stuff cropped us as I pulled it apart.
I have a trackday booked for May so must be built, taxed and tested by then but I'm hoping for mid March so I can make the first of this years AutoSolos. I've had to be realistic though and decided that getting it running an ABF this year is unlikely due to funds and time. That's been pushed back to winter 2013/14 unless some miracle occurs and I shall keep nursing the tired and abused 8v lump for this year.
Me and Lizzie are off to the Spa 6 Hours Clasic car race weekend in September and I'm hoping to take this on the road trip to Belgium. Should be fun but Lizzie is already moaning about how uncomfortable and noisey it'll be. :grin:
Nick
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I so want to go to that, My Birthday weekend!
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Fibreglass roof collected yesterday from LWS Designs. A top couple of chaps making very good products. The roof is work of fibreglass art and not your usual ton of matting with gaps you could drive a bus through etc.
Anyhoo, here it is placed on the car un-trimmed:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8353272721_be556977e4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8353272721/)
IMG_0200.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8353272721/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
It's a bout 1.5mm thick as can be seen here:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8354336942_fc39a0d072_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354336942/)
IMG_0202.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354336942/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
The underside shows how it's made from a big sheet of glassfibre weave so even the inside has a nice uniform finish to it:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8354338332_c4cf77e4d0_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354338332/)
IMG_0203.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354338332/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
The back end (it needed pulling back a bit, it does actually fit perfectly) and the quality of the gel coat finish:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8375/8354339624_d957123300_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354339624/)
IMG_0205.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354339624/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Got trimming and tried a short section of the gutter trim back on to make sure it would fit without me having to take mor eof the roof back. It does fit. Result:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8051/8354341370_a054c35293_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354341370/)
IMG_0209.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354341370/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
Front corner (Trim not actually put in properly, just draped):
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8353280515_c049f7fe15_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8353280515/)
IMG_0210.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8353280515/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
All trimmed up and ready to be bonded on:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8354344714_0e29b25ace_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354344714/)
IMG_0212.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhorne/8354344714/) by Nicholas R Horne (http://www.flickr.com/people/nickhorne/), on Flickr
I just need to prep the shell and buy the sealant and we're good to go!
Nick
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Nick, are you planning on spraying the inside of the shell?
Thom
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That looks pukka. :cool:
Nearly bought a pair of wings a while back but wasn't sure if it was worth doing.
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Nick, are you planning on spraying the inside of the shell?
Thom
Yup, inside and out at the same time.
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Nick, are you planning on spraying the inside of the shell?
Thom
Yup, inside and out at the same time.
i take it you is sprayin before bondin?
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Nice, looks like a good fit!
Needs a nice aftermarket glass sunroof now :whistle:
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Nick, are you planning on spraying the inside of the shell?
Thom
Yup, inside and out at the same time.
i take it you is sprayin before bondin?
Bonding before spraying. :cool:
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Nice, looks like a good fit!
Needs a nice aftermarket glass sunroof now :whistle:
:laugh: ragtop needed
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Nice, looks like a good fit!
Needs a nice aftermarket glass sunroof now :whistle:
:laugh: ragtop needed
When me and Marcus cut the roof skin out it did occur to me a MKII with a full length fabric roof would be awesome.
Nick
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Just a suggestion... at this stage, I would prime the interior first, prime the Roll cage separately, prime the roof panel off the car!
Fit roll cage, after grinding off primer where its to be welded, weld in roll cage, fabricate filler plates to anchor the "A" and "B" posts to the roll cage (Essential)
Seam weld all joints on the "Cant rail" and look at putting in some supports tied into the rear pillars up to the "Cant rail" or some sort of hoop that goes from the rear strut tops, to the roof, tied in to the "B post' hoop, this would retrieve the strength that has been lost
I would then paint interior, and roof separately, roof can be bonded on after with Airbag compliant windscreen sealer, around the fitting edges, assuming that all joints are hidden under the screen rubber etc...
Car should be sitting on level ground, and on its wheels, with the doors fitted, to check alignment before welding in the cage takes place, NO AXLE STANDS!
Transverse roof panel supports should only be bonded after the car has been built up! dimples may appear!
Thom
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Just a suggestion... at this stage, I would prime the interior first, prime the Roll cage separately, prime the roof panel off the car!
Fit roll cage, after grinding off primer where its to be welded, weld in roll cage, fabricate filler plates to anchor the "A" and "B" posts to the roll cage (Essential)
Seam weld all joints on the "Cant rail" and look at putting in some supports tied into the rear pillars up to the "Cant rail" or some sort of hoop that goes from the rear strut tops, to the roof, tied in to the "B post' hoop, this would retrieve the strength that has been lost
I would then paint interior, and roof separately, roof can be bonded on after with Airbag compliant windscreen sealer, around the fitting edges, assuming that all joints are hidden under the screen rubber etc...
Car should be sitting on level ground, and on its wheels, with the doors fitted, to check alignment before welding in the cage takes place, NO AXLE STANDS!
Transverse roof panel supports should only be bonded after the car has been built up! dimples may appear!
Thom
Thanks for that mate, I was going to order the Dinatrol windscreen bonder that comes with all the etch primer etc. You rekon that ones good?
The cage is a bolt in and will be bolted so I think the best bet is this order? :
Primer Everything
Spray cage satin black
Bolt cage in
Bond on roof
skim fill where roof meets the pillars and around the boot opening
Mask up cage
Top coat
rehang doors and boot
Put (plastic except windscreen) back in
Stand back and admire
Car will be on it's wheel the whole time as I'm not touching the underside.
Nick
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Nick, that adhesive is fine...
Bolting the roll cage to the floor is not good enough I'm afraid, especially on a shell that's had the roof removed, as long as the feet are welded, and fillets put in, the rest can be bolted... Not ideal, but sufficient
Thom
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Fit roll cage, after grinding off primer where its to be welded, weld in roll cage, fabricate filler plates to anchor the "A" and "B" posts to the roll cage (Essential)
I'd be a touch careful with doing this at all - if the cage is certified and you want to use the car in competition (circuit racing frinstance) then you're not suppose to alter the cage from its certified format.
Mine ain't tied to the B-posts, only the A-posts.
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Welding and bracing will not be a problem with the scrutieers, however, they may take a dim view that it has a GRP roof should they spot it!... Grey area :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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Hummmmm interesting reading. I'm not sure I've lost any real rigidity in the shell by removing the center of the roof skin. It still has the horizontal cross members in place as well. I've jacked it up and moved it about a couple of times and it doesn't seem more floppy in that highly scientific test. :grin:
GRP roof skin shouldn't be a problem with scrutineering in general as Plenty of GRP cars and sportscars run GRP roofs. My main problem will be classes in hillclimbing etc as it is will likely bump me up into the top class but Meh, it's not like I'm good enough to win anything I just want to have fun. :cool:
Nick
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Welding and bracing will not be a problem with the scrutieers
Blue Book 2013 says:
Any modification to a homologated ROPS (other than fitment of doorbars) is prohibited.
Isn't a 6-point bolt-in cage homologated in its unaltered form, for installation without alteration?
Relevant details here:
http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/bluebooks/13/151_189_Common_Regulations_for_Competitors_%28Safety%29_%28K%29.pdf
Dunno where it says about roof material, but I'd guess it'd be outside the GTI Championship regs (although I appreciate Nick isn't going for that).
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Welding and bracing will not be a problem with the scrutieers
Blue Book 2013 says:
Any modification to a homologated ROPS (other than fitment of doorbars) is prohibited.
Isn't a 6-point bolt-in cage homologated in its unaltered form, for installation without alteration?
Relevant details here:
http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/bluebooks/13/151_189_Common_Regulations_for_Competitors_%28Safety%29_%28K%29.pdf
Dunno where it says about roof material, but I'd guess it'd be outside the GTI Championship regs (although I appreciate Nick isn't going for that).
Details in the link are to fit to a minimum specification for fitting a roll cage, and encourages welding instead, extra bracing is also mentioned, and will be encouraged by the Scrutes
We have 2 Historic racers that have bolted cages, that have since been welded upon request, both are now fully FIA papered cars
Bolting in a roll cage will never provide, or replace any torsional integrity, it will simply give the driver little more protection in the event of an accident
Cars entered into competition, are likely to be thrown out unless welded... Track days you may, and probably will be OK. less lenient
Roof panels, I'm not 100% sure about, but sunroofs should be welded up. Cars fitted with full OTT roll cages can probably flaunt the GRP roof panel thing... if spotted that is!
The "Shell" Nick, basically has nothing tying the front of the car to the rear, this will be evident when you jack the car up under the sill ("A post") and try and open the door!
Thom
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I think this is where FIA and MSA get confused. MSA regs are fully happy with a bolt in cage, it's in the blue book, from memory all the GTI champ cars I've looked in have bolt in cages. FIA international stuff may well be very different.
Shall get my nose in the blue book over the GRP roof this week and report back!
Nick
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I think this is where FIA and MSA get confused. MSA regs are fully happy with a bolt in cage, it's in the blue book, from memory all the GTI champ cars I've looked in have bolt in cages. FIA international stuff may well be very different.
Shall get my nose in the blue book over the GRP roof this week and report back!
Nick
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Thom
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Details in the link are to fit to a minimum specification for fitting a roll cage, and encourages welding instead, extra bracing is also mentioned, and will be encouraged by the Scrutes
We have 2 Historic racers that have bolted cages, that have since been welded upon request, both are now fully FIA papered cars
Logbooked cars are a rather different scenario than something prepared for sprinting, or something like the Golf GTI Championship, where bolt in cages are definitely part of the regulations. Welding and extra bracing ARE mentioned, but that would depend on the overall set up of the cage IMHO.
Cars entered into competition, are likely to be thrown out unless welded... Track days you may, and probably will be OK. less lenient
You mean more lenient :wink: I think Nick's bolt-in cage would get into the GTI Championship.... provided there weren't bits welded to it, voiding the homologation of the cage..... Looking at cars in the VAG Trophy they DO have full weld-in cages, but that's a significant hop up from the GTI Championship.
The roof would be an immediate fail in the GTI championship though because:
1. Unless specifically authorised in these regulations, the lightening of components or panels in any way, whether via removal of metal or otherwise is prohibited. Specifically but not exclusively this includes removal of any unused bracketry welded to the bodyshell or other components: seat rails, seat front cross member, rear seat base frame, roof tin supports, seat belt anchor backplates, rear seat hinge and retaining brackets.
I think replacing the roof with a GRP skin othingys as 'removal of metal'. :grin:
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My shell was non complaint with the GTi champ before I even bought it as it's has the arches chopped for wheel clearance and the rear seat brackets removed to run a Corrado rear bench. :grin:
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TBH, I'm not arguing the toss in the rules and regs, my point is that with the steel roof being removed, the roll cage should now be welded to bring the strength of the shell back up to what it should be...
Just had a quick ask of the lads, none of us have ever heard about not being allowed to weld in a roll cage...
Thom
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my point is that with the steel roof being removed, the roll cage should now be welded to bring the strength of the shell back up to what it should be...
Oh I agree, it's just a weld-in cage probably would have been a better starting point than a bolt-in, given the surgery that's going on now.
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my point is that with the steel roof being removed, the roll cage should now be welded to bring the strength of the shell back up to what it should be...
Oh I agree, it's just a weld-in cage probably would have been a better starting point than a bolt-in, given the surgery that's going on now.
Its all still doable with the existing cage, but a six pointer would be ideal
Just hope that you've not been disheartened Nick, get on with the grafting!
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Thom
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Not at all disheartened chaps, let me jsut hop of the edge of this motorway bridge and I'll be right with you. :grin:
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Not at all disheartened chaps, let me jsut hop of the edge of this motorway bridge and I'll be right with you. :grin:
Thats the spirit
Thom
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OK, sad but true - I spoke to a mate who is a bit of an oracle about this sort of thing last night, to get some clarification.
His interpretation is that you can alter away from the homologated cage you've started with, provided the homologated design meets the minimum specification for tubing etc laid out in the Blue Book.
Because a specific design has been held up to FIA/MSA requirements in terms of strength and design, it's possible that they've used under-sized, or otherwise out-of-spec tubing in the construction of the cage. Because it's been homologated this is immaterial - the manufacturer has demonstrated that due to their design the cage has sufficient strength for its application.
So provided the original cage uses tubing that meets the minimum specification laid out in the Blue Book then you can modify the cage. This would be how you could add tags to the pillars, or harness bars without trashing the ability of the cage to pass by a scrutineer.
HOWEVER if there are smaller than 'legal' diameter tubing, or tubing that is too thin-walled then mucking about with the effective design of the cage is when you're going to run into trouble.
Check the tube diameters and if they're all the same you *could* slightly dangerously assume they're all the same spec tubing and if the diameters are compliant then you can get modding to suit your requirements.
The motorway bridge is only required depending upon this assessment.
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will you be drilling a big old hole in the new roof for the pit to car aerial :laugh:
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will you be drilling a big old hole in the new roof for the pit to car aerial :laugh:
Yup :cool:
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Not much has happened lately due to life, work and other sh!te getting in the way but I have today taken delivery of a corrado 2.0 16v which will be liberated of it's heart. Probably won't end up in the car till autumn as I would ideally like to get all the rotating bits lightened and balanced before putting it in.
Still hoping to have the car road legal for the end of May, but we all know by now that me and deadlines pass like ships in the night.
Nick
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Why aren't you putting an ABF in it?
Unless there's already an ABF in the Corrado?
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Why aren't you putting an ABF in it?
Unless there's already an ABF in the Corrado?
Because I got the car for free and the 9a is just as agood as an ABF, if not better due to shorter stroke, once you bin the lame exhaust camshaft.
nick
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As good as an ABF, eh? :huh:
Running what management?
Short stroke means potentially revvier, but also means more pressure on the piston pins as there's more angle on the rods.
Good luck with it. (http://www.northloop.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
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As good as an ABF, eh? :huh:
Running what management?
Short stroke means potentially revvier, but also means more pressure on the piston pins as there's more angle on the rods.
Good luck with it. (http://www.northloop.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
Mangement? Pffffft, big dirty set of webbers for me!
Nick
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Mangement? Pffffft, big dirty set of webbers for me!
(http://img-cache.cdn.gaiaonline.com/539610cad8c4263eec4a6e91c4ccf7b0/http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/maxt384/181148-triple_facepalm_super.jpg)
Obviously more money to spend on fuel than sense.... and afeared of more power than a well-worked 8V. :grin:
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Due to no longer wanting to throw good money after bad I'm breaking this:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=260999.0
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:shocked:
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You like that Mazda too much!
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Such a shame, was really looking forward to seeing this finished with a new lease of life...
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So was I but things have happened that have caused me to lose the love for it and the build process. The MX5 is only a very small part of why. It wasn't an easy decision to make but once made it felt like the right one.
I'll be back in VW at somepoint, there's no doubt about that, possibly a T4 with a bed in the back!
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Shocked your breaking it after all the work you have put in.