[trackday_prep] My 205 GTI-6 Supercharged Track Car

[SwedishBob 24 1 Cars]

I'm going to fit mine either in the passenger footwell, or in the passenger rear qtr

 

here is what i bought, i'll get more pics later if you want???

 

it came with pump, pipe, button to use it (but not needed as i will run with the OE wiring

 

 

Think that I'm going to copy your idea.

[Spiky 37]

i just means all the wiring will run along the wing and keeps it all tidy

 

i may ask for rotalties if more people copy ...lol

[Garry 1]

Good idea Spiky, something else for me to copy! keep it up

 

My relays and power box are currently near the header tank, which means they get wet from time to time

[Spiky 37]

and imagine the weight thats in the washer bottle, which is now in the back of the car...??

 

 

lol.... thats a joke by the way..lol

[VisaGTi16v 1]

No joke! it all helps heh. Visa is quite different in that area to its half sister. Brake servo is on the passenger side with a pedal bar so no clearance issues with the master cylinder and cylinder head. The header tank itself is on the drivers side and the washer bottle is up by the bulkhead on the passenger side

 

[Spiky 37]

why dont you move the battery, that would give you room for the air filter then

[jackherer 543]

My relays and power box are currently near the header tank, which means they get wet from time to time

 

My mates header tank split slightly when we were on a trackday recently, it aimed a jet of coolant straight at the horn relay and the first we knew of the problem was the horn blaring under braking and during right handers

[VisaGTi16v 1]

There is room for the filter and its back in the "normal" place since that photo however I may move it back. Thats a big air box at the front of the screen on the Visa which feeds the side vents inside, only middle ones come off the blower. You get a ridiculous amount of air through them when driving, plus its cool, no heat soak etc. Bottom of the screen/top of the bonnet is a big high pressure area hence why it gets so much air in and hence why I crack up when I see people lifting the rears of their bonnets as no hot air will escape because of the high pressure above and low pressure under! I plan on moving the battery but not had time or money to do it yet, other things more important

[pip470 61]

I always thought if the air was moving over the top surface of the bonnet faster than the bottom of the bonnet it will cause a negative pressure on the top surface and a possitive pressure on the under side of the bonnet, effectively lift. Or another way to look at it is the air passing over the rear of the bonnet draws the air from under the bonnet. In effect sucking it out or pushing it out depending on perspective.

[VisaGTi16v 1]

The air does move quickly over the bonnet giving lift but then it hits the windscreen slowing it down massively giving downforce from the base of the screen up until it speeds up once on the roof so it makes it tricky for the air to release up from under the back of the raised bonnet due to the pressure area at the base of the screen. Im sure some gets outs and the more going into the bonnet from front end venting, means more to come out so it will find a way. Getting a bit OT but I read a article somewhere where they got a car and fitted a flat tray from the front bumper under the engine and it did make a difference to the cars performance and fuel use due to the better air flow underneath, ie things like the Clio 197 etc having rear diffusers now to get the air out quicker, look at an old 911, almost totally flat floor, my visa however is a joke, bits hanging everywhere heh

[Spiky 37]

the guys in the RS scene have the bonnets raised, with great results, and see their ACT's lower, due to less heat soke

[Spiky 37]

sorted the aerocatchs on the bonnet now, so will take bits to be painted tomorrow

 

 

 

 

[Spiky 37]

Time for a little update, the engine is a little closer to being fitter, just need my pedal box painted and fitted and it can go back in

 

 

swapped the Quaife over into a 1.6 box and gave a lick of paint

 

 

Had the valance painted

 

 

Rear hatch painted

 

 

bonnet painted

 

[Spiky 37]

Changed my mind on the cabling, it was starting to look cluttered, so moved the fuse box's and relays inside the car now , as you can see look much better

 

 

 

 

My new expansion tank, as the old one wasn't see through, so couldn't tell if there was any water in there, or if it had mixed with oil

 

 

Had the battery tray powder coated, as it was looking very minging..lol

 

 

here is my new washer bottle, and the new location for the fuse holder and relays

 

[Discostu 6]

Very good work there Spikey, i am taking notes... ...

 

Once my engine is ready to go in you will be popping down mine to offer words of wisdom lol

Edited November 20, 2008 by Discostu

[Garry 1]

Looking good Spiky. Can you give me a rough idea of the powder coating costs?

[Spiky 37]

the ARB and brackets cost me 15

 

the battery tray + ( friends battery tray, wiper arams (under scuttle panel) towing bracket) cost me 30

 

the gearbox i painted with silver hammerite..lol

[tom_m 0]

the ARB and brackets cost me 15

 

the battery tray + ( friends battery tray, wiper arams (under scuttle panel) towing bracket) cost me 30

 

which company did you use? someone local or a post off jobbie?

Edited November 23, 2008 by tom_m

[Spiky 37]

just a local company

[springs 0]

where did you get the battery connector as in the following pic? (black box on the left)

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/spi...05/DSC04447.jpg

[Spiky 37]

here you go

 

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-...tconn.php#clips

[springs 0]

thanks saved my day that has

[stuart 31 3 Cars]

And mine too, been looking for something like that

[Spiky 37]

glad to have helped lads

[Spiky 37]

well big update,

 

Paul has made me a pedal box.... looks awesome too.

 

painted it the same colour as the engine bay.

 

this was the last peice needed so i could re-fit the engine, so 90 mins after assembling the pedal box.

 

 

woohoo engine and box back in