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 SteviePut
Seasoned Pro  Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #401
smegal wrote: By spigot do you mean on the locating but on the spacer?  ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
 Posted 19th Jan 2009 at 03:18
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j205
Newbie  Location: rotherham Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 36 Status: Offline |
Post #402
I've managed to get my calipers ordered today after a bit of a mess around with rally design. The only problem now is that they haven't got the calipers in stock and are waiting for a shipment to come in so i now have to wait for about 4 weeks  . I will get these brakes fitted at some point! |
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Posted 19th Jan 2009 at 17:24
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #403
Well it turns out that the spigot rings internal diameter was too small and was fowling on the hub nuts "R" clip. Which meant the spacer wasn't seating straight.I've had the ring turned out a little so it fits properly. But they are still broken  It makes putting the wheel on a pain in the arse!!Also, one of the wheels is bent! It's had a bit of a knock on the inside edge. I'm going to attempt to give it a bash with a nylon mallet sometime this week then get the wheels balanced. I bled the brakes again this afternoon and they're getting there. Still not quite 100% but almost  It's so easy to get the ABS kicking in now.And finally, off topic, my car has decided that it wants to run at 90ish degrees instead of its normal 80ish (10 degrees higher). There's no pressure in rad and plenty of water in it. I'm thinking either the gauge is fubared or the sender is, as the fans (which work of a different sensor) kick in 10degrees higher (by gauge) than before also. I'll find out in a bit as I'm off to Pug or GSF for a new sender ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 19th Jan 2009 at 21:24
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matsoki
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage..... Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,192 Status: Offline |
Post #404
Which colour sender are you after?________________________________________ Built on 25th November 1998... That was a Wednesday..... Thank God it wasn't a Friday!RIP - Pete Sims |
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Posted 19th Jan 2009 at 23:39
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #405
matsoki wrote: Which colour sender are you after? Blue one is the gauge mate. Thanks for the offer mate (I'm guessing here  ) but I've ordered one from Pug for the sum of ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 20th Jan 2009 at 00:28
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #406
Got those pictures for you Paul. They fitted perfectly and do not protrude from the arches. Obviously they stick out a little further than normal (10mm to be precise) but I'm not complaining. Only problems were brake hoses. Passengers side had been butchered by some one before so my brake spanner was just rounding it off even further. Nothing a pair of mole grips didn't sort. Can't really blame you for that tho  Oh and I've finally got all the air out of them. They're pretty god dam good, but they do squeal when they're hot.      ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2009 at 00:08
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Welly
Forum Admin Location: Brizzle Registered: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,796 Status: Offline |
Post #407
Cool, they looks spot on. Doesn't even look like they have spacers tbh.What friction you running? ________________________________________ Life is a lie. The only certainty of which is death. Go live and enjoy yourself. The clock is tickingVrs power!! |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2009 at 04:08
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #408
Welly wrote: Cool, they looks spot on. Doesn't even look like they have spacers tbh. What friction you running? The smart pad. They seem pretty good so far. There's a definite step up in friction once they're warm. I've not got them to fade yet so all is good Trouble is in this weather it's difficult to really push them hard. I've got a run over to Weston this weekend so I'm sure there'll be an opportunity somewhere________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2009 at 15:31
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russbez
Seasoned Pro  Location: Inverness-Shire Registered: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 7,459 Status: Offline |
Post #409
does indeed look rather smart on standard wheels fitting new pads to my brembos, some squeeking fun to be had no doubt ________________________________________ TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYEMy Rallye project thread |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2009 at 18:11
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Welly
Forum Admin Location: Brizzle Registered: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,796 Status: Offline |
Post #410
Can't fault it.I'm really plead all the hard work has paid off. Wonder if that squeek will pass? Mine never made a sound. ________________________________________ Life is a lie. The only certainty of which is death. Go live and enjoy yourself. The clock is tickingVrs power!! |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2009 at 01:50
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psjunkie
Seasoned Pro  Location: Halifax Registered: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,565 Status: Offline |
Post #411
mine have been squeeling dont seem to be giving up either, maybe try some different pads or just put up with it________________________________________ 1997 P1 Gti 6 Charged |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2009 at 03:06
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #412
psjunkie wrote: mine have been squeeling dont seem to be giving up either, maybe try some different pads or just put up with it Have you put copper grease or the rear of the pads? I haven't. Mabe that's the answer??  Mine only squeal when you brake lightly when they're hot so I can live with it. Brass brakes are the way forward!! ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2009 at 13:41
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psjunkie
Seasoned Pro Location: Halifax Registered: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,565 Status: Offline |
Post #413
no didnt put copper grease behind the pads, im going to try that though, mine only do it when hot and braking lightly too, ________________________________________ 1997 P1 Gti 6 Charged |
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Posted 24th Jan 2009 at 03:54
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #414
psjunkie wrote: no didnt put copper grease behind the pads, im going to try that though, mine only do it when hot and braking lightly too, Same here Think I can live with it TBH________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 27th Jan 2009 at 04:02
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psjunkie
Seasoned Pro Location: Halifax Registered: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,565 Status: Offline |
Post #415
yeah i think its funny driving our lass mad though________________________________________ 1997 P1 Gti 6 Charged |
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Posted 28th Jan 2009 at 00:04
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teggs
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ilkeston Registered: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,503 Status: Offline |
Post #416
i'm really tempted to go with this.are people enjoying there new wilwood set up? ________________________________________ Team 307 HDi!! |
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Posted 29th Jan 2009 at 03:01
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psjunkie
Seasoned Pro Location: Halifax Registered: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 1,565 Status: Offline |
Post #417
they are awsome upto the std setup, braking power seems so progressive and controllable, a* from me dooooooeeeeetttt________________________________________ 1997 P1 Gti 6 Charged |
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Posted 29th Jan 2009 at 03:34
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teggs
Seasoned Pro Location: Ilkeston Registered: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,503 Status: Offline |
Post #418
Any tips on convincing the wife?! lol________________________________________ Team 307 HDi!! |
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Posted 29th Jan 2009 at 17:38
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #419
The brake calipers have failed, I'm going to crash unless I get some new ones, sorry luv....________________________________________ - 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 29th Jan 2009 at 19:15
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sacko_gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 12 May 2008 Posts: 4,783 Status: Offline |
Post #420
teggs wrote: Any tips on convincing the wife?! lol Tell her to get to get on her bike. A man needs a set of these in his life? ________________________________________ Build Date - 30 September 1997 - Tuesday's car..is full of pace? |
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Posted 29th Jan 2009 at 19:17
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russbez
Seasoned Pro Location: Inverness-Shire Registered: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 7,459 Status: Offline |
Post #421
sacko_gti6 wrote: Tell her to get to get on her bike. A man needs a set of these in his life? +1 ________________________________________ TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYEMy Rallye project thread |
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Posted 29th Jan 2009 at 19:31
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #422
teggs wrote: i'm really tempted to go with this. are people enjoying there new wilwood set up? I've come from standard callipers and standard pads and they seem quite a big step up in braking power. If you read back through the thread there's 20 odd per cent more pressure available on the pads. It certainly feels so Once Fletch has his car up and running properly we're going to have a comparison between his standard callipers/DS2500's and mine. Best Mine are better!! ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 30th Jan 2009 at 01:13
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Welly
Forum Admin Location: Brizzle Registered: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,796 Status: Offline |
Post #423
Ditto on the progressive part. I only did a few high speed HARD brake tests on mine, but i kid you not it was like throwing an anchor out the boot and the front just nose dived and shrugged the speed off in no time at all. Just need a G suit Seriously, I'm gunna let the other guys do the talking as they are the ones that have them and use them  ________________________________________ Life is a lie. The only certainty of which is death. Go live and enjoy yourself. The clock is tickingVrs power!! |
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Posted 30th Jan 2009 at 04:55
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bininoz
Seasoned Pro  Location: Arnside Registered: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
Post #424
i was using tarox g88 discs on the front and standard rear discs with ferodo ds2500 all round and have to say the braking was alot better than standard.When i get back on the road will be phillipm's wavy discs on the back with ferodo ds2500's and th wilwoods on the front with the smart pads. Will be interesting to see the difference. Have a braking distance from 70mph marked out on a road near me for reference. ________________________________________ Team High Boost Supercharged Gti-6™ |
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Posted 30th Jan 2009 at 07:25
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Welly
Forum Admin Location: Brizzle Registered: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,796 Status: Offline |
Post #425
bininoz wrote: Have a braking distance from 70mph marked out on a road near me for reference. I had one of them, except mine was 100   Unerving as it was closly followed by a easy left (pace notes ahoy)________________________________________ Life is a lie. The only certainty of which is death. Go live and enjoy yourself. The clock is tickingVrs power!! |
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Posted 31st Jan 2009 at 07:01
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