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 adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #26
daveyboy wrote: . Also the 350lb springs they send out as standard are too soft and the shocks bottom out really harshly. Strange then that my ASTs are fine on 285lb springs!  Looking good though mate - keep up the good work.  You going to the combe action day next weekend? ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
 Posted 15th Apr 2010 at 20:06
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fbmmart
Junior User  Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #27
Depends on weight, unsprung mass, track width etc.. I usually prefer a softer setup for the 'Ring, it's quite bumpy in places !What are you all running on the back ? q |
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Posted 15th Apr 2010 at 21:18
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #28
adam b wrote: daveyboy wrote: . Also the 350lb springs they send out as standard are too soft and the shocks bottom out really harshly. Strange then that my ASTs are fine on 285lb springs! Looking good though mate - keep up the good work. You going to the combe action day next weekend? Entirely different coilover though is'nt it, the Gaz seems to have very limited travel, they had to put me on 420's for it to stop, I was suprised too. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 15th Apr 2010 at 21:37
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #29
fbmmart wrote: Depends on weight, unsprung mass, track width etc.. I usually prefer a softer setup for the 'Ring, it's quite bumpy in places ! What are you all running on the back ? q I'm on 21mm's at the moment, I may have to go for 23s or 25s if it's not up to it on track later on. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 15th Apr 2010 at 21:38
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willygti
Seasoned Pro  Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #30
Any updates?? It's the only reason keeping me on this forum nowadays  ________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 12th May 2010 at 03:04
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willygti
Seasoned Pro Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #31
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Posted 15th Jun 2010 at 23:19
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Another minor update... Things have been moving slowly due to plenty of other commitments.. Interior and cage painted, trial fitment of dash..  More wire trimming, taking forever. I'm keep reminding myself it WILL be worth it..  Dash board trimming  Need to get moving really, lot's of trick bits won't be fitted any time soon, but it will be running and MOT'd soon :thumb: |
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Posted 28th Sep 2010 at 20:29
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #33
Problem solving time !My directional indicators don't work, but the hazards do. There is a violet wire live that comes from the hazard switch, which should go to a fused live according to the haynes manual, but it goes through the headlight aim adjuster. That's ok, but there is no live into or out of it.. When I bridge across, the headlights work fine.. Anyone got a an up to date wiring diagram for a R reg GTI-6 ? Or know what should be going on ? Cheers ! |
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Posted 29th Sep 2010 at 15:22
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simon_elvin
Junior User Location: Beccles Registered: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 89 Status: Offline |
Post #34
fbmmart wrote: Well, no progress on the dash.. Started to remove the wiring and separate it, turned out to be way more hassle than it was worth ! The interior has had most of the spot welded excess removed, bar 2 belt mounts which are better off being ground out rather than drilled.. These bits weighed in at 2kg, every little counts ! A trip to the scrap yard yielded manual window winders and mirrors.. The electric motors in the mirrors and doors are surprisingly heavy, hopefully sorting some lexan margard moulded windows to fit today  Cage and interior is now in primer, ready for a top coat in the same colour as the exterior, with a satin finish on the cage.. :thumb: Totally run out of time to re-locate the battery, remove the ABS and Aircon pump, but it will happen.. The suspension will be coming courtesy of Gaz, adjustable front coil overs, sadly they don't seem to do trade discount  : I also purchased some ATS DTC's which have saved me a total of 12kg  More to come... Ouut of curiosity, what lens you using to take this photo? ________________________________________ Phase 1 Gti-6 Owners Club |
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Posted 30th Sep 2010 at 00:33
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #35
Nikkon 16-35F4 VR NGreat bit of kit ) Why do you ask ? |
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Posted 30th Sep 2010 at 03:13
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #36
fbmmart wrote: On the hunt for manual windows and mirrors I did this, managed to get some manual, plain plastic mirrors off eBay. Weighed them up, and they somehow weigh exactly the same as the old electric ones - 900g each I think it was. I have no idea how, but I wouldn't worry too much about saving weight on the mirrors. The actual weightsaving can be made by removing electrics etc. Oh, and I have a set of manual winders I got but will never fit now, drop me a PM if you're interested. Very impressive project, a mate of mine said about some guy on Northloop working on a gti-6, and I knew just who he was talking about  ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 1st Oct 2010 at 14:19
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #37
I got some mirrors for nothing down the scrappy and they do pretty much weigh the same. Odd, i'd of thought the motor would have made them weigh more, but it doesn't !I have the manual winders now thanks. I was going to put Lexan Margard moulded windows in the runners but it's expense. I can do it cheaper by buying the Lexan from ebay and save more weight by single skinning the door and bonding in the Lexan.. I got all the wiring fixed last night, I chopped out the brake light switch by accident in a mad moment with the wire cutters.. She'll be road worthy by the end of the weekend, but not finished. Needed parts list if anyone can help: Race Battery AUX Belt Tensioner Brake Bias Valve Lexan Sheeting (4x950x550mm) Cheeers ! |
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Posted 1st Oct 2010 at 14:47
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #38
That's pretty much what I did with the Lexan, bought some offcuts from t'Bay.This is the link you want, you'll get all four sheets of Lexan for under £100 and they'll be delivered to you well packaged in about 3-4 days. I've bought from this seller twice now with no problems whatsoever. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 1st Oct 2010 at 14:53
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #39
Cheers for the link, saves us some pennies !http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/bluebooks/10/160-195%20Competitor%20Safety.pdf MSA Blue Book online, useful for those who want to build to race regs |
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Posted 1st Oct 2010 at 16:38
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willygti
Seasoned Pro Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #40
Cool so she's coming along nicely. You going to keep the gutmann wheels? ________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 4th Oct 2010 at 23:56
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #41
Alright bud !Got the aero catches fitted today, will single skin the rest of the bonnet tomorrow and find out if it flys away or not ! Spent a very long time amalgamating the dash wiring loom, squeeeezing whats left of it back in there, 95% done now though thanks feck ! Had a minor melt down after doing the dash wiring loom, went to check it started ok still.. Nothing..Checked the earths.. Nothing wrong there.. Turns out i'd accidentally bent one of the pins on the big block connector that goes through the bulkhead.. Works again now ! She'll be rolling again thursday I don't really intend on keeping them, do you know someone who wants them !? |
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Posted 5th Oct 2010 at 01:03
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willygti
Seasoned Pro Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #42
Noo, only reason i got them was they were the widest 15's that could fit without any extra work. But i presume you'll be going for calliper/disc upgrade so they'll never fit. You should sell them easy enough though - super rare! ________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 5th Oct 2010 at 03:16
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gti-dan
Regular  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 461 Status: Offline |
Post #43
are aware that with those mods you will be sprinting / hillclimbing in modified production? So most of the cars will be fully stripped out and completely un-road legal? How much weight do you estimate there is in keeping it road legal? against a car that has everything stripped out - lights etc. Where are your local hillclimbs? Make sure you do some - they are great fun. You will need a sprints licence (about 35 quid), race suit and gloves and join a club and championship. Have a look on the blue book on the msa website for all the regs. etc. |
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Posted 5th Oct 2010 at 22:10
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #44
I am aware i'll be in modified production.Havn't really estimated anything weight wise. With a standard engine I am very unlikely to win anything anyway. I used to build race engines for hill climb/sprinters and the money, time and effort that goes into the front running cars is crazy. I really just want to race so I can build up my license to race at the 'Ring VLN/N24 series. Local events depends on which area of England/Wales i'm living in at the time ! There is usually something going on.. Either way, I'm looking forward to it ! |
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Posted 6th Oct 2010 at 00:54
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willygti
Seasoned Pro Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #45
Well im glad the cars finally going to see some proper slutty race abuse which is always what i had in mind for her. Good luck, i'll be following this thread with eagle eyes.  ________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 6th Oct 2010 at 01:06
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simon_elvin
Junior User Location: Beccles Registered: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 89 Status: Offline |
Post #46
fbmmart wrote: Nikkon 16-35F4 VR N Great bit of kit ) Why do you ask ? Bit of a newbie to the DSLR thing and I liked the way the wide angle'dness of it drew your attention in. How much the lense set you back? ________________________________________ Phase 1 Gti-6 Owners Club |
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Posted 16th Oct 2010 at 01:04
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #47
It's on 'loan' from my fathers camera shop, I think they retail at about £800 though. |
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Posted 16th Oct 2010 at 17:03
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simon_elvin
Junior User Location: Beccles Registered: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 89 Status: Offline |
Post #48
hmm, maybe not gonna put that on my christmas lists then________________________________________ Phase 1 Gti-6 Owners Club |
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Posted 18th Oct 2010 at 17:52
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fbmmart
Junior User Location: Brixham Registered: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 99 Status: Offline |
Post #49
Hello ! Regrettably this car will be for sale, completed, with MOT next Tuesday. Watch this space to details ! |
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Posted 13th Jun 2011 at 18:13
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willygti
Seasoned Pro Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #50
ummm i might be able to sort something for right price..________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 13th Jun 2011 at 23:27
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