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 buzzbrightyear
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 Posted 15th Sep 2011 at 17:54
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #177
I've just had a new powerflow exhaust made up by topgear performance in Doncaster, car is much smoother on bottom end now as it was blowing at every joint due to the engine mount problem I had last week. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 23rd Sep 2011 at 19:13
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phillipm
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Post #178
f*ck me, 2 new exhausts in one afternoon  :________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Sep 2011 at 02:46
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #179
gutted, had new exhaust, updated map, was running lovely and I've just hit a massive pothole/ ditch at the very edge of the road on the way to work in the dark, the tyre is popped and alloy probably f*cked, at the least. Am I looking at a new strut and wishbone and the lot on that corner now as it was a big impact? I didn't want to use it on the shitty roads too much for this reason. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 26th Sep 2011 at 02:00
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #180
before:  and after:  ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Oct 2011 at 10:54
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coskev
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Post #181
Ouch  Sorry to see that after such little time on the road. I would check for signs of damage to suspension,cracks in paint,anything visibly bent etc but not replace it straight off. Get a alloy back on and get it tracked,then try it and see if it drives ok/any sounds/knocking etc from suspension and go from there. ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 1st Oct 2011 at 20:23
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #182
i cant see anything damaged other than the wheel, but the car wasnt driving 100% before, the castor is out and i think this is making the car steering feel not nice, i just cant work it out why though as it was fine before.________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 2nd Oct 2011 at 12:13
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #183
removed subframe this afternoon and wishbones ready for powdercoating, I'm considering replacing the wishbone on the pothole side of the car. I'm not sure wether to get the subframe done boring black or have it livened up a bit and go for yellow or something crazy! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 7th Nov 2011 at 15:39
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #184
oh and I snapped one of the big bolts from the front subframe mounts, to say I went very careful on the 2 13mm bolts that hold the little cup/mount that holds this bolt into the chassis was an understatement, it would of been a nightmare if one of those had gone. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 7th Nov 2011 at 15:47
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #185
Finally had a spare hour and removedThe subframe, gotta get hold of a nice powdercoated one now, was going to buy new but it's changed and I don't know if that's better or worse. got a new front anti roll bar and had it powdercoated red along with the front subframe mounting cups:    ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 9th Nov 2011 at 20:07
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #186
fitted the new powder coated subframe today, trouble is theHubs and steering rack look scabby now, I've refitted the p/s strut as I removed it to check it over after hitting the pothole. I've not got round to fitting the powdercoated wishbones as it went dark on me but I plan on spacing them forwards a bit with washers as I think thats what messed up the castor and handling. There's going to be some huge updates going in over the next 6 weeks or so, I will have a sorted car that's gong to be very special after, can't wait! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 27th Nov 2011 at 18:20
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #187
  I planned on nudging the subframe forwards to increase castor but this new one I've acquired has sone plastic locating pegs on it and the old one didn't so Im going to leave these in as there's plenty of room to space the wishbones forwards slightly:  The hubs and steering rack are next To get powder coated there going to look well scabby once the wishbones are on. Been an idiot a bought all new bolts and forgot new washers but the subframe will be off again very soon when the new engine goes in and the engine bay gets painted!  ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 08:53
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #188
Loving the Subframe fella!________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 09:48
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #189
so has it fixed the "problem" ?edit, they should all have those locators.... ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 10:04
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #190
Don't know yet my friend it's still on the stands, I'm hoping I can get wishbones on when I get home if I have time, looking at the gap in the subframe recess with the wishbone in place I would say there's a good chance it will as, I can get the Wishbones 2-3 mm further forward with some washers for spacers, surely this would get the castor back to where it should be. I had to drag myself out to get Somthing done yesterday as I'm tired and making in motivation, however once I started I enjoyed it and it's always nice to fit Somthing new and painted or shiny! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 10:18
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #191
________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 10:28
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #192
Don't forget about the M8 bolt in the wishbone, they're a right arse to line up sometimes as it is ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 10:47
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #193
The one that hoes into the p bush?I reckon it's all goingto be pretty tight to get the arb bushes and p bush tightened up due to been slightly thicker because of the powdercoating! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 11:00
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #194
wont be too bad off the car  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 11:40
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #195
I was going to fit the wishbones while the subframe was off to make it easier to get that bolt in and get the arb bushes lined up right but as I'm layed on my back on a half finished driveway that's stoned up and not surfaced yet and I was trying not to scratch the subframe, I decided to make it lighter to lift so left wishbones off, I'll have to manage, but from what I can remember getting the arb and bushes to sit right is a pain in the arse without a ramp. I've been told they all have the locators and I've also been told that never seen them before. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 13:52
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #196
I lifted the subframe on a jack and as I guided it into position, my son did an awsome job working the jack. There's a couple of scratches from the stones but nothing to worry about considering the surface I'm working on! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 13:58
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #197
Wishbones powdercoated black and built back up: I thought about going for yellow or Somthing crazy! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 28th Nov 2011 at 19:56
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #198
I spaced the wishbones cowards by a 1mm washer, I don't think this is going to be my issue I think it's a case of f*cked hubs I will know for sure soon when I get the wheels and droplinks back on. It's been horrible building it all back up I couldn't get car around the back so have been working under it on a drive half finished just stoned up. Not enjoyable at all. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2011 at 13:39
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #199
buzzbrightyear wrote: so have been working under it on a drive half finished just stoned up. Not enjoyable at all. Wait, you have a drive? Luxury! You need my fancy mobile inspection pit:  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2011 at 16:44
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buzzbrightyear
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Post #200
welshpug! wrote: so has it fixed the "problem" ? edit, they should all have those locators.... I put 2 washers at the back of the front bush and 1 at the front of it. I guess the 1mm washer hasgiven me roughly 1 degree extra castor. I feel a definate improvement. The alignment needs doing again as it feels out on the p/s after the pothole but after that I'm hoping it's bang on. Wether it's better because it has extra castor or fixed the problem I don't know yet but time will tell, I'm not used to the car yet. It will be delivered to Rich w this week for a dramatic engine and engine bay upgrade, slightly different to other high boosters  Phil where can I get one of those from? Or even an outdoor ramp? ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 3rd Dec 2011 at 17:14
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