PJCutts
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Both cars look top mate, I really like them golfs...........but its not a vauxhall lol!!
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mattk
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Im obsessed with your fabia :d nice to see a diesel modded like that 
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Robin
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That other engine, I'm guessing it's a Honda one?
Good Guess  B18C I believe which is a Teg Type R lump. More pics and info of that sooooon
Low compression too by the looks of things, with ARP stud and nut kit. I'll keep my eye on that one 
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steddy-eddie
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golf and fabia look quality mate, id love to have ramps in an old barn lol.
Sounds good does the rx7, is he planning a big power hike from standard then
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
27th Feb 2009
Sorry about the delay people. Have been rather busy.
To start off with i've brought a Fibreglass Tailgate for the Corsa
Next the Fabia went on the rollers a few weeks ago for its remap and made 200.8bhp... But it was leaking boost so i've just brought a pipe to replace the dodgey connection that was leaking
Old connection
New Connection
A few weeks ago I went to the Pod with some mates (whilst leaking boost) and got a 15sec dead @ 94mph
Mates Focus RS ran a 14.5 with slipping clutch (270bhp)
Now to Dan's RX7 which if your remember had its engine removed not long ago for some work
Here's some nice shiney Engine bits ready for Porting
And a nice new Clutch and Flywheel
The Fabia is back on the Rollers tomorrow for final Mapping tweeks so i'll let you know how it gets on.
Neil
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mattk
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Look forward to seeing the Fabia at Combe  soes it smoke much?
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Nick-S
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good look with fabia mapping,
that rx7 flywheel looks a tad light 
[Edited on 27-02-2009 by GSi_16v]
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Rick Draper
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Looking good Neil, i have just bought one of those tailgates for smokey 2.
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pow
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You going to Combe matey?
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
1st March
Firstly a few more pics of the Bora... Its now in its running in stage and it already sounds Fantastic!!!
And onto the Fabia
The bottom line is what she made with just a remap last time round (179bhp)
The middle line is as I drove it in (200bhp)
The Top line is now the power its at (213bhp)
And more importantly the Torque
With just a remap (315lbs ft)
As I drove it in (324lbs ft)
And now (360lbs ft) 
It drives so much like a petrol now its fantastic! And still returns nearly 50mpg when cruising.
The only downside is it does smoke a fair bit 
Neil
[Edited on 01-03-2009 by Novaneil]
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Novaneil
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You going to Combe matey?
Yes mate! Got 4 sessions booked Just got to get my 312mm TT brakes on first. The standard ones are struggling a bit now with the additional power
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dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
It drives so much like a petrol now its fantastic!
[Edited on 01-03-2009 by Novaneil]
5krpm rev limit 
Stop wasting money on the daily driver and get the Corsa done, not to mention the Nova FFS 
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Rick Draper
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Thought the nova was long gone tbh? Or is it still sat there in the barn?
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dhdev
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Neil? Care to comment on your neglected silver GSI shell?
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Wrighty
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thats great your fabia ran a 15 and the focus did a 14.5, if theyre the sorta times you get on fwd i rekon i should be well into the low 12's with my impreza keep up the good work
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pow
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quote:
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You going to Combe matey?
Yes mate! Got 4 sessions booked Just got to get my 312mm TT brakes on first. The standard ones are struggling a bit now with the additional power
Can I book a passenger session .
I can bring the laptop if you still have that airbag light as well
[Edited on 02-03-2009 by pow]
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Tommy L
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Awesome Loving the Fabia
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by dhdev
quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
It drives so much like a petrol now its fantastic!
[Edited on 01-03-2009 by Novaneil]
5krpm rev limit
Stop wasting money on the daily driver and get the Corsa done, not to mention the Nova FFS
Oih Danker! I said it "drives" like a petrol not rev's as high  lol Why wait till 6k for the power when you can have it at 4
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Novaneil
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Thought the nova was long gone tbh? Or is it still sat there in the barn?
I will get a pic of it later. Its a shell in the back of the shed at the moment... Will finish the Corsa this year then start on the Nova.... Thats the plan anyway
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
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Originally posted by pow
You going to Combe matey?
Yes mate! Got 4 sessions booked Just got to get my 312mm TT brakes on first. The standard ones are struggling a bit now with the additional power
Can I book a passenger session .
I can bring the laptop if you still have that airbag light as well
[Edited on 02-03-2009 by pow]
Passenger rides have already been taken by the missus and 2 other mates. but if one of them doesn't turn up of course you can jump in mate
Had the Airbag light switched off when it was being mapped
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PJCutts
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quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
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Originally posted by Rick Draper
Thought the nova was long gone tbh? Or is it still sat there in the barn?
I will get a pic of it later. Its a shell in the back of the shed at the moment... Will finish the Corsa this year then start on the Nova.... Thats the plan anyway
I will hold you to that!!!
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dhdev
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Glad you quoted him, I was gonna do the same!
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Novaneil
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UPDATE:
26th March 2009
I'll start with Dan's RX7.
The Engine is now back from the Engine builder where it was fully rebuilt and Ported
(These Rotary's just don't look like engines to me. lol)
Dan has also fitted his new 8 POT K-Sport brakes
Before:
After:
And finally, he's fitted more Defi Gauges... He won't be able to see where he's going soon
Onto the Fabia...
I've had some brakes sitting around for a while (312mm off my mates 2.8 Bora, which are the same that are found on Audi TT Quattro's & Octavia VRS's to name 2 others).
They are quite a common upgrade for Fabia's, Golf's, Ibiza's etc that come with 288mm as standard on most models as they are just "bolt on"
But me being a lazy ass has only just got hold of some TT Brake hoses which I needed to fit them with so not to stretch the standard hose. 
How I got them
Some brake cleaner then some Hammerite later...
Then add some EBC Discs & Ferodo DS2500 Pads into the mix
Plus the TT Brakes Hoses
The 288mm's that served me ok, but struggle with the new power increase
312mm v 288mm
Fitting
Fill the wheel a bit better
I have now bedded them in and can confirm it is a truely fantastic upgrade over the standard setup!!! You get the same "feel" but way more stopping power.
Last weekend I took the opportunity to give her a spring clean inside & out so yet agian an excuse for more pictures. lol
And last week myself & the missus travelled down to Brands Hatch from Derby to do a couple of sessions (1 a piece). Now for the sad part... The trip down there we averaged 53mpg... 40mins on track & the average was down to 43mpg then the drive home got the overall average back up to 46mpg I have to admit Diesel's really are fantastic at times The whole journey including going on track (380miles) cost us a little over £30 in fuel 
Anyway...Pics!
Thats the rear tyre by the way... lol, the back was sliding about nicely with the Rear ARB set on its hardest setting
Neil
[Edited on 26-03-2009 by Novaneil]
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*JonnyG*
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I heart this thread.
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jr
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unless you saw it you wont belive how well this goes on track
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