Post #526
That is looking really really good! Am looking forward to it been finished...________________________________________
Oulton Park in a BTCC 306 vid 1Oulton Park in a BTCC 306 vid 2
Lap of the 'ring
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 pete_rallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 12 Dec 2002 Posts: 5,253 Status: Offline |
Oulton Park in a BTCC 306 vid 2 Lap of the 'ring |
 Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 16:30
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro  Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #527
Thanks, I can't wait either! Shame it's the wrong time of the year lolWell I took the dummy shock out and it has come down to the perfect height  The fronts are on the bump stops so they will need to be cut down. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 18:57
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #528
you do realise if its on the stops then you need shorter dampers or a higher ride height, not to cut the stops right...cutting the stops just leads to the damper twatting itself to bits internally. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:10
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #529
Does the dimma just use normal standard topmounts but the chassis cut/drilled further out to accomodate the wide track?________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:15
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pugheaven
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Post #530
Hmmm true, the stops are like 3" deep, can they not be shortened at all? |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:19
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #531
you'd be surprised how far they squish down with a decent bump.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:27
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #532
It uses standard top mounts but sit in some McPherson adaptors that are bolted further outboard |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:33
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pugheaven
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Post #533
They are the bump stops that come with the gaz golds, they are pretty tough rubber, I might raise the front 10mm and cut 30mm off the stops, if it bottoms out when driving I'll get stiffer springs |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:48
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prism7guy
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Post #534
Do the McPherson adaptors basically make the topmount sit lower than they normally would then?________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:53
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #535
yep but not by much, its just an ally plate.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 19:53
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #536
I was just thinking whether they would work with aftermarket topmounts, some essentially lower the car about an inch but don't need the ride height changing on the damper as the damper mounts higher up.________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 20:31
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allanallen
Seasoned Pro  Location: Buxton Registered: 01 May 2007 Posts: 1,399 Status: Offline |
Post #537
Ollie, speak to gaz about the stops. I know with the rears they have internal stops and the external are apparently just to act as extra spring rate as they reach the end of their travel. ________________________________________ www.bridgecraftmotorsport.co.uk |
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Posted 23rd Oct 2014 at 20:42
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #538
Cheers Allan I'll give them a ring tomorrow! I tried compbrake, d2 and baker bm top mounts but due to them.needing to be outboard the topmounts didn't sit correctly against the chassis due to the profile, that's why I went down the negative camber hub option instead |
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Posted 24th Oct 2014 at 10:10
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #539
Problem solved, Just phoned gaz and they have said that I can remove 2" of the external bump stop with out the piston bottoming out I'll be raising the front by about 10mm so fingers crossed I will never use the full amount of travel before bottoming out |
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Posted 24th Oct 2014 at 10:08
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #540
Havnt checked this for a few months looks like you've made some really good progress mate looks stunning! ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 31st Oct 2014 at 14:10
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #541
Thanks mate, not really done a lot apart from get the beam and wheels on  Itching to get on with it but currently occupied with doing the house up  |
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Posted 1st Nov 2014 at 09:33
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #542
Wouldn't say there's a big rush now as it's almost winter. I've stopped doing stuff to mine till next year really. See if I can finally bother to save up for a diff and maybe get it caged.________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 1st Nov 2014 at 09:50
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #543
Hello mat did you want a bolt in towing eye off a phase one? As unfortunately I have one now?________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 1st Nov 2014 at 10:34
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #544
Yes please bud, as long as it's not rusted beyond repair  |
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Posted 1st Nov 2014 at 11:19
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #545
The house is now finished and up for sale so I might actually get to work on the car only thing is I'm still working away so will only be able to work on it on Saturdays I'm still not sure if I'm going to use pro alloy as I'm trying to save as much money as I can for a bigger deposit, as its crap weather now I'm in no rush to finish it but I still want it finished by February! As today is very rare and the sun is out I pushed it out side for a few pics         |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 11:48
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #546
Absolutely love the colour in the sun, really can't wait to see this finished.________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 12:17
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #547
It's a really weird paint, it's purple in the dark then goes to the blue above but when the sun really hits it it changes again and sparkles For a camara phone the pics are good but don't do it any justice at all |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 15:17
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #548
Best get it finishedand bring it to some shows and meets then so we can see it in the metal!  ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 15:30
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #549
That's the idea buddy, I just cant wait to drive it! its been soooo long since iv had that supercharged thrill |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 15:47
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pete_rallye
Seasoned Pro Location: Yorkshire Registered: 12 Dec 2002 Posts: 5,253 Status: Offline |
Post #550
That looks so awesome. f**k shows and meets, I would like to try and break the fwd lap record around the Nurburgring in it if that is ok? You should really box in all the fuel stuff too, make it eligible for racing ________________________________________ Oulton Park in a BTCC 306 vid 1Oulton Park in a BTCC 306 vid 2 Lap of the 'ring |
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Posted 9th Nov 2014 at 22:10
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