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 phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #301
That would be result of the floor meeting 'Big Betsy' the 16lb lump hammer....and me taking out some stress  :________________________________________ - 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. |
 Posted 26th May 2012 at 23:48
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #302
Got my new centre dash made up and the switches are in it now.For some reason it took ages to make and do all the wiring, but it's in now and as much as is needed is working so i'm happy with that.  IMG_1657 by Steve Count, on Flickr IMG_1662 by Steve Count, on FlickrShe's now taxed again and has been abusing the local B roads nicely.  One of the switches allows me to turn on the radiator fans manually, i was going to wire it so it turned on the relays in the fan box but since i couldn't find a gti6 specific wiring diagram and i got bored playing with my multimeter with the relays i decided to just use a relay in one of the wires going to the brown coolant temperature sensor, it's usually closed so will work the fans when the engine gets to 97 and 107c, and i can manually open the relay using the switch which essentially opens the coolant sensor circuit which turns the fans on low speed for a couple of seconds then onto high speed. I did some testing yesterday and theres loads of airflow through the bulkhead where the heater unit gets it's fresh air from, so i'm going to run some ducting running to the centre vents in the dash from there, so i can optionally open them up if i get too hot on track. It would be a bit much if i just left it as it is now, at higher speeds its like a tornado blasting into the car and i'm pretty sure it wouldnt be pleasant for any passenger. ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:34
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #303
Tidy job on the facia mate________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 3rd Jun 2012 at 18:22
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #304
Enjoying all the road noise the roll cage transmits up through the mounts now then? ________________________________________ - 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 5th Jun 2012 at 22:04
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #305
To be honest its not that bad, i was expecting more noise and vibration from the stiffer engine mounts too but its not as bad as i had imagined.There was a lot of wind noise before i blocked off the air scoop through the bulkhead, it was like a wind tunnel through the car at speeds above 50. I went out for another play earlier and i'm loving it, i'll take a couple of pictures after work, though i've not really got a whole lot done this weekend, just mounted the front windows, sorted out some cold air ducting to stop the wind tunnel effect and give me some controlability, sealed up where rain was running down the roll cage leg where it goes through the bulkhead and done a little more to the rear undertray. Instead of welding the cage down you should have just used double sided adhesive foam to reduce any vibrations.  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 22:44
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #306
I've got some, cut it back out ________________________________________ - 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 6th Jun 2012 at 11:13
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #307
Pictures as promised: [Images lost] Anyone got any experience with the bags that you put wheels in? I don't really want to be putting my track wheels in when they are covered in dirt/gravel/general crap. I'm thinking either these or these. ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:36
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #308
Soooo, where's the tumble drier go?________________________________________ - 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 6th Jun 2012 at 19:46
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #309
I keep it under my seat, it only gets turned on when it's cold to warm me up.________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 19:48
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clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #310
Good progress, not keen on the rubber mats though, too heavy!Where did you get the carbon for the dash? ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 20:33
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #311
The mats are staying for road use, i may take them out for trackdays. It's not real carbon in the dash, just vinyl on some 2mm thick lexan.  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 22:03
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #312
Window borders are on their way mate. Sorry about the delay been none stop last week and over the bank holiday, didnt even have time to go oit on the lash :/________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 00:36
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 06:51
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #314
Jealous of the progress you are making! Looking good though Ste, keep it up  ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 09:07
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #315
Will this be at fcs?________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 11:56
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #316
eddy_gti6 wrote: Will this be at fcs? Yup  He has the morning open pit lane session too ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 12:01
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 17:28
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #318
Where did you get your guage? I am after some black face gauges________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 11th Jun 2012 at 20:37
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #319
The oil pressure one? I think it was Demon Tweeks, may have got it through their ebay store as i think the postage through their website was pretty extortionate for what it was. Took me a while to find a nice subtle gauge like it.If you want me to i'll have a search through the receipts to double check where i got it from? ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 11th Jun 2012 at 20:39
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #320
Please if you dont mind? I just dont like the white auto guage ones or the tinted lense ones________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 11th Jun 2012 at 21:25
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #321
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VDO-Vision-52mm-Oil-Pressure-Gauge-0-10-Bar-Black-Face-Black-Bezel-/190682488119?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c658fdd37 Thats the one, you'll also need a 0-10 bar pressure sender unit, and an adapter to fit it into the block or one of your oil lines. ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 06:59
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #322
Thanks mate i was looking last night after i got in from work as well. Found a couple more that look good. Gona sort my paypal and gwt them ordered________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 11:48
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #323
Not done much on the car this week, just making up a rear undertray to blank off the dead space where the spare wheel used to be.It's not fitted yet but it should be going on at the end of the week before FCS.  IMG_1684 by Steve Count, on FlickrIt's pretty lightweight, and pretty sturdy since i did a little reinforcing with some fibreglass. I also got a new camera for recording trackdays since my last one got dropped and went a bit haywire and unpredictable, the video quality is pretty decent, but the sound is pretty rank.  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Nov 2017 at 19:37
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eddy_gti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 8,716 Status: Offline |
Post #324
Looking good that is that your battery fitted to the underside of the boot floor?________________________________________ Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 22:18
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 22:43
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