[trackday_prep] My 205 GTI-6 Supercharged Track Car

[Spiky 37]

more goodies turned up today

 

Edited January 12, 2008 by Spiky

[Spiky 37]

had a busy day today,

 

first of all i got my new (second hand) 1.6gti gearbox and took the diff cover off

 

 

 

here is the new Quaife diff, with new bearings , and i have put the crown wheel from my std diff on the Quiafe

 

 

here is the diff back in the gearbox

 

 

 

 

 

and the box with the diff cover back on and with new drive shaft seals

 

 

[Spiky 37]

here is the rear suspension, and brand new Peugeot's nut's and bolt's , there are now on the car

 

 

 

here are the hubs all off, ready to make it easier for the box to go back in and for so i can put the new struts in

 

 

 

here is the old gear box in place, waiting to be removed....lol

 

 

and here is the new box ready with new diff to go into the car

 

 

here is the old box out of the car

 

 

and here is the new box in the car

 

Edited January 23, 2008 by cybernck

[309PUG 2 1 Cars]

Hi,

It's a bit late now but did you check that the gearbox rotates freely after fitting the quaife, very occasionally the diff rubs on the inside of the diff casing (mine did) so had to remove it and grind the problem away. Thought I would let you know before you fit the shafts back.

 

Chris

[Spiky 37]

well the shafts aren't back in yet, so could check,

 

and not didn't check, as i didn't even think about it,

 

so i just need to check the diff rotates the gears ok????

 

or am i checking the diff rotates with out rubbing??

[309PUG 2 1 Cars]

well the shafts aren't back in yet, so could check,

 

and not didn't check, as i didn't even think about it,

 

so i just need to check the diff rotates the gears ok????

 

or am i checking the diff rotates with out rubbing??

 

Just put a shaft in the splines of the diff and when in neutral turn the shaft by hand and feel for any tightness / sticking / rubbing, you will probably be ok but it's any easy check to do.

 

Chris

[Spiky 37]

Well another update from today

 

it's starting to look like a car again

 

 

 

 

and the rear shocks are done

 

 

[Powers 13]

Almost there! I think you best let me drive it when its finished!

[Spiky 37]

not sure you will be able to handle the power

[Spiky 37]

well the fronts are here .cooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

 

cant wait to get these fitted now...woohoo

 

[GLPoomobile 958]

Are there any days that you don't have new parts turn up, or do something to the car?

 

Good progress though, and a nice project (I've been a silent follower of the topic till now)

[Spiky 37]

lol...yeah i've bought a few things for it...

 

hopefully have it all running by the end of the week, so more pics..lol

[Headling 0]

looking good! love the coil overs!

 

what did you pay for them? I would like a set for my turbo pug.

[Spiky 37]

i dont know what i'm paying yet...lol not had the bill

 

if you want them email tony@909sport.co.uk say spiky the sheep shagger sent you..lol he will beat just about any one on price

 

any where, more of an update

 

Front shocks/hubs/shafts/arb are all in place now, just need to tighten all the bolts

 

will be running in no time

 

[Garry 1]

Now you are copying me!

 

What springs did you go for? I run 300lb springs which I am really happy with.

 

On a side note, I have concerns over the location of the swirl pot/ fuel pump. Motorsport regs state that they should be behind a firewall, I know you are not actually racing but you are going to be doing a similar sort of thing. Imagine if you have a shunt and spring a leak, you could end up dousing your seat in petrol. Have you thought about putting the set up in a sealed container, like a battery box? I have seen on ebay some quite cheap boxes made for Yachting!

 

For my set up I was going to mount the swirl pot and pump on the battery tray.

[Spiky 37]

i'm running 185lbs springs 300/200 inserts

 

nah, leaving the fuel system as is, as i wont ever compete with it

[Spiky 37]

well it's running and working now

 

just needs insurance

 

for anyone than wants a set of fronts like mine, or rears, i can arrange a VERY good price

[Edp 67 3 Cars]

for anyone than wants a set of fronts like mine, or rears, i can arrange a VERY good price

 

 

How much can you get a set of rears delivered for?

[Spiky 37]

getting you a price dude

 

 

well my car is now insureded and took it for its first little test drive and i have a knock on the drivers side, on some bumps

 

 

and my speedo no longer works

[VisaGTi16v 1]

I had exactly that issue. Put 1 shaft in, wouldnt turn and had to grind off a bit of the housing, box side, not the diff cover

 

ok that quote didnt work lol, that was in relation to putting a quaife into a be3!

Edited January 28, 2008 by VisaGTi16v

[Dan Ingram 1]

How are you finding the 185lbs springs? I've ordered 250lbs ones but i'm getting the feeling there going to be a bit to hard.

[Spiky 37]

my diff dont rub, thank god

 

 

i cant really comment on the shocks, as i only done about 10 miles with it,

 

but it's not REALLY firm, it seems about right,

 

bedford on the weekend will be a good test.

 

if i think they soft, i may get 200 or 225 or both..lol

[Spiky 37]

How much can you get a set of rears delivered for?

 

 

185+ del

 

and as i'm in a good mood, the sooner you have them, the cheaper the delivery will cost you

[Francesco 2 1 Cars]

Really nice project. I'm gonna follow this for tips for my own track car.

[Spiky 37]

cheers

 

next mod is here

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=86324

 

then a full setup and enjoy

 

though even not setup it wicked