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 tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #101
I'm going to Mpumalanga, near Emalahleni so not a million miles East of Pretoria.  Not sure i'll have room for much though, what were you thinking of? ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
 Posted 19th Mar 2011 at 00:09
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #102
Productive start to the morning after changing a friends driveshaft, we turned to the Rallye. Subframes swapped out and VTS rack equipped seam welded subframe installed yo. Group N Linkages on and ready, new clutch cable run but appears that the spring on my clutch pedal is f*cked, gonna have to find a new one of those. These turned up just in time for installation. Richw roller bearing bushes and pretty much brand new balljoints.  Should eliminate the wooly handling, coupled with the PhillipM Droplinks i've just bought. Engine bay prepped I turned attentions to the gearbox. The diff required some fettling as I was warned, grinding of a couple of casting webs inside the box. Not too taxing, just trial and error.  Blue checked it one last time and job's a good'un. Box rebuilt and ready to mate with the engine in the morning. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:23
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #103
Simple Update for the day albeit not simple by task. Engine and box are in the bay, suspension and driveshafts re-built and car is on the deck. That's where I wanted it to get to prior to South Africa. Probably buy some cheap oil to drop in the engine and box just to keep things lubed up. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:24
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #104
Good work mate  ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 20th Mar 2011 at 21:56
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berger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
Post #105
I remember how good the supercharged engine is.So much more useful on the road, zomg boost+torque! ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 00:57
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #106
It'll go well with the RichW pulley and flywheel it has.  Going to be a proper little rocket. Will handle very nicely too with the new wishbones and droplinks, once i've got around to fitting the VTS beam.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 00:59
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mark t
Junior User  Location: Wantage Registered: 28 Feb 2011 Posts: 93 Status: Offline |
Post #107
Liking the build thread.. Does seam welding the front subframe make a lot of difference to handling? Also how much were the Gaz golds and are they any good lol? |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 02:04
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #108
seam welding makes a difference as the front of the car relies heavily on it, it's mounted in 6 points after all, and bridges the two engine bay walls. It's only two pressings spot welded together as standard. I mainly had it done as i had a spare and it was free though. I can't comment on the practical difference yet as it's only come off stands today and i'm about to foxtrot oscar with work for a few months on Friday. It's Fred Flintstone spec atm. Gaz Golds are nice, give a very nice ride and are adjustable for road/track differentiation. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 02:11
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mark t
Junior User Location: Wantage Registered: 28 Feb 2011 Posts: 93 Status: Offline |
Post #109
It'll be interesting to find out the improvement. Did you go straight to gaz for the shocks? Were they silly money? |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 04:21
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #110
I got the Gaz second hand off here from someone who broke a track car. They still command good prices second hand, they're quite expensive new but a very nice setup.I'd have that or KW V2 if they come up. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 21st Mar 2011 at 17:27
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #111
Postman brought me a present today..  Nice, love it. Won't get around to fitting them for a bit. Berger will probably steal them from my house.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:24
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #112
tvrfan007 wrote: Berger will probably steal them from my house. Hmm, this is tempting I would be stealing the charger kit though ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:00
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #113
That's under lock and key for sure, I know where you live Harris (roughly ). Will be itching to finish it the whole time i'm away. Never mind, opportunity of a lifetime in SA.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:03
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clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #114
Good to see the progress mate, just a shame it has to be put on hold, but like you say - got to take opportunities like that when you can.On another note, saw a cerbera exactly like yours today, they are rather tasty! ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:28
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #115
That's interesting - was it the same colour as i've not seen it anywhere else? OR was it the Raspberry ripple colour. Deffo not mine as mine's blocked in the garage by Ratlye (and a mountain of crap!). ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:30
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clen666
Seasoned Pro Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #116
Yeah same colour, I hadn't seen one before either and I immediately thought of yours, but there's not a lot up my way that would require your services so thought it must be some other lucky buggers!________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:34
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #117
tvrfan007 wrote: That's under lock and key for sure One of my best mates is a locksmith  ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:47
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #118
..and one of mine is a detective.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:49
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #119
Touche   ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:00
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berger
Seasoned Pro Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
Post #120
The droplinks, looks like they have a boot over the rose joints that I assume is grease filled?Are these are changable if they rip or anything? ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:24
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #121
Yeah they're packed with grease. They're plenty flexible so not sure how they'd get ripped but they're readily available. I know where you live too if my Rallye goes walkabobut. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:30
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berger
Seasoned Pro Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
Post #122
tvrfan007 wrote: Yeah they're packed with grease. They're plenty flexible so not sure how they'd get ripped but they're readily available. I know where you live too if my Rallye goes walkabobut. Good job I had this arrive in my inbox last night..... quote: Karl, I have a garage coming available at the end of the month. Please let me know asap, if you are interested. Regards, Peter   ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:36
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #123
In that case i'll tow it up to Wigan, dump it in your new garage and then you can build it whilst i'm away, but i'll keep hold of the key. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 03:00
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #124
Well, my trip to SA got delayed by 7 days in the end due to complications with the SA project office. I semi-prepared the rallye for long term standing, to try and do as many jobs as possible to prevent things being forgotten.Peugeot's finest  PTFE inlet manifold gasket  All new Nylocs on the suspension and steering arms  Inlet manifold, injectors and fuel rail on  GE quickshift fitted  Lower strut brace fitted  Loom back in and cranking off the HDi to get some oil to the head.   Looking a bit more presentable at least, however I flew to SA on the 1st April so it's already been standing a fortnight nearly. itching to finish it but having an awesome time out here. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:26
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #125
Finally saw it in it's rusty brake disc glory yesterday as i'm home for a brief period of weeks and already left it to come up and see the family. It's modified itself in my absence - it had grown moss between the bumper and the garage door. I'm aiming to try and do a bit more before I have to return to SA but will be tricky to finish it as i've got to prioritise other things, like changing the HDi clutch. It also doesn't help the washers have packed up on it! ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 9th Jun 2011 at 15:08
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