[trackday_prep] My 205 GTI-6 Supercharged Track Car

[Craigo 0]

that looks awesome mate, i love it lots and lots

[Spiky 37]

well had an hour in the garage last night, also thanks for paul for popping in after working to give a hand (though i dont think thats was his intension..lol)

 

309 ARB fitted to the subframe and the subframe bolted in place with STD length bottom arm

 

her are the clearances i have now

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VisaGTi16v 1]

That looks a bit close to the cam cover? Even with hard mounts it must still move an inch or so under serious acceleration or braking?

[Spiky 37]

it's probably closer than i thought it would be, but it's not an issue as pedal box (mk2) can be made to sit further in.

 

the top drivers side engine mount has no movement as sit's and only movement it can do is to crush the rubber, i know this does happen, but i dont think it's enough to touch the mc.

 

though the first drive will confirm this

 

all in hand

[SwedishBob 24 1 Cars]

Wow... I really like the speed in this project!

[Spiky 37]

Wow... I really like the speed in this project!

 

i just want to drive it again ...

[Spiky 37]

well had another few hours this evening, not much left now

 

tonights work

 

connect up low pressure warning (this has never been done..lol)

wire up alternator (i've put the gti6 one on now)

route engine loom to inside

fit all the gear linkages,gearstick,reverse cable,new top hats on gear linkages,

fit speedo cable and VSS

clutch cable

oil cooler

some water pipes at the rear of the engine, and to expansion tank

found a new place for ECU (next to exp tank, not ideal, but it's going there)

rivet inertia switch to inner wing

connect steering rack up

 

 

here are some random pictures

 

[VisaGTi16v 1]

Youre putting the heavy ecu in the engine bay after saying I should move my battery?!!

 

Oh I wish I had a garage at my house. My rented unpowered one is over 9 miles away now ive moved and I just cba to go up there especially as I cant even get in it now as its so full and the cars on stands so cant move it out

[Spiky 37]

lol at heavy ECU..

 

it's always been there

 

and without extending every wire, it's staying there

 

i've got rid of a few things in there though

 

yeah, id be lost with my garage

Edited November 29, 2008 by Spiky

[taylorspug 7]

it's probably closer than i thought it would be, but it's not an issue as pedal box (mk2) can be made to sit further in.

 

the top drivers side engine mount has no movement as sit's and only movement it can do is to crush the rubber, i know this does happen, but i dont think it's enough to touch the mc.

 

though the first drive will confirm this

 

all in hand

 

Be wary about those master cylinder clearances. Ive had over an inch of movement out of my '6 lump with BBM mounts, even with the top mount pressed against the rear rubber...

[Spiky 37]

Be wary about those master cylinder clearances. Ive had over an inch of movement out of my '6 lump with BBM mounts, even with the top mount pressed against the rear rubber...

 

 

will do

 

will put some blue tac on there and go thrash the car and see what movement i get

[Spiky 37]

and a few more hours in the garage...lol

 

thats it for this week, will spend some time with sarah and lewin now

 

thought she is making sort the scaletrix out for xmas, so not all bad..lol

 

anyhow here are some pics

 

as i have my top mounts on top my bonnet wont shut, do you think it looks crap?

 

the arch's aren't dry and the pcis make it look worse than it is...

 

Edited November 29, 2008 by Spiky

[Spiky 37]

[Craigo 0]

looks a bit RS turbo bonnet lifter at the back, so could get away with saying it aids cooling, lol! dont like the look of it from the front tho!

[welshpug 1,661]

nooks naff with the bonnet not fitted properly

 

why do you want to run it so low? set the back to match the height at the front and it'll be on the bumpstops!

Edited November 30, 2008 by welshpug

[Spiky 37]

Now now children. Ok valid points made by both parties so lets agree to disagree. I had my ecu under the bonnet on my turbo and ran it for over a year in all weather conditions with no problems, although it was bolted to the battery tray and not as near the expansion bottle as yours. I'd just be sure the overflow pipe is routed properly and not near the ecu, i'd say it should be ok

 

Bonnet looks naff like that, have you come up with a fix yet? I assume my bonnet is going to be the same

 

Whats stopping it from sitting flush then. The top mount itself or the strut top nut?

 

 

no exp pipe off this bottle...

 

no bonnet WILL sit as std as i will be putting some bulges in the botten

 

you wont have an issue, as your top mounts will be mounted underneath

[Batfink 201]

thing is on my brothers rallye we had no clearance problems at all. Look at the inner frame and where its catching...

[Spiky 37]

i have forgotten look if it catch the re-inforce secttion under neath

 

could be school error, will check later

[Discostu 6]

But i am also going to be using eccentric top mounts? My FG bonnet has no reinforcing, i might be ok

 

Also, where are you'r washer jets going? Are you rigging them upto wipers or onto the scuttle panel, as when you remove the bonnet you wont want to be disconnecting the washers everytime

[Spiky 37]

But i am also going to be using eccentric top mounts? My FG bonnet has no reinforcing, i might be ok

 

Also, where are you'r washer jets going? Are you rigging them upto wipers or onto the scuttle panel, as when you remove the bonnet you wont want to be disconnecting the washers everytime

 

 

your eccentric mounts will be mounted underneath the strut top, where as mine are on top

 

you will be fine

 

 

washers.... ummmm not decided yet.,....lol

[tom_m 0]

you shouldn't need to cut holes in the bonnet skin itself, i just had to trim some of the support from the underside out to get it to shut normally.

[Spiky 37]

you shouldn't need to cut holes in the bonnet skin itself, i just had to trim some of the support from the underside out to get it to shut normally.

 

 

just been out and looked, the strut nut is touching the bonnet,

 

it is a touch lower as one of the top mount bolt heads was touching the support, but there is sill a lip above the wing

 

can i see a picture of yur setup?

 

 

and yours batfink

[tom_m 0]

here is where mine was catching

 

 

[Batfink 201]

I will be the one pissing myself laughing when you accidently spill some coolant when filling the expansion tank up. Actually, come to think of it, you as a single member has made me laugh several times in the things youve done on here. Ignore what I say in opposition to your ideas, carry on regardless, it makes for comical watching for myself and many others!

 

Maxi

 

Maxi you really sound like where your head is theres no room for two :lol:I'm sure any coolant could be dried off anyway as he wont have the car running when pouring anyway so it wont go pop. 1/2 hour in the airing cupboard would sort it.

its not hard to fill an expansion tank without spilling a drop using a funnel is it either. Yes its not ideal but it really isnt that important as time has already proved.

 

Spiky looking at your pictures I notice you have re-enforced top mounts, which the rallye did not have. I would suggest everything is that slight bit higher. My new setup will have the same issue, so trim the inner skin Looks like i might have the same issue when I fit a bonnet too..

 

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/k...ng/102_1087.jpg

Edited December 2, 2008 by cybernck
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[Spiky 37]

i have a FG bonnet so i'm guessing it's probably a different shape to the STD,

 

i will trim some of the reinforce secotion underneath and go from there and it may have a slink bend in the bonnet, but not sure yet