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306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 23-08-2015
Well, I am now the proud owner of the orange XUD cabby brought from this forum, and have big plans for it! I'll get some pictures up as soon as possible, although I imagine most people on here are more familiar with it than I am lol.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - bashbarnard - 23-08-2015
Yahh it stayed on the forum. Also wanted this car for myself. Have been a few good buys on here recently. Welcome along
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 23-08-2015
It's already reminding me how french it is with a broken roof and various other niggles, but love it all the same!
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Toms306 - 23-08-2015
Another Ipswich member? I'll keep an eye out for an orange cabby then, not that it'll be difficult to see lol.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - bashbarnard - 23-08-2015
Awesome ipswich. Right local to me.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - 1616six - 23-08-2015
Awesome, Ipswich is closer than Johnnys for when you sell it to me.
On the up side I didn't know the roof was knackered so in a way I'm not quite as torn apart.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Poodle - 23-08-2015
Glad to see you sign up and get involved, was good to meet you yesterday. Couldn't believe the roof stopped working then and there, classic french!
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - WiNgNuTz - 23-08-2015
Haha, epic sod's law on the roof! As you say, typical french though!
What sort of plans have you got for it?
Oh, and welcome to the forum!
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Matt - 23-08-2015
Welcome along! Loved this car, been in it a few times and it always put a smile on my face! So make sure you look after it!
What plans do you have
Also welcome haha
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Jonny81191 - 23-08-2015
Yeah, the roof couldn't have been more French yesterday. Rubbish. JJ isn't allowed to buy it, he'll just sell it after a month
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 23-08-2015
Nobody is buying it lol. Plans currently are something along the lines of: rebuilt engine with upgraded rods, front mount, probably a new exhaust, and general restoration of the worn out bits. Lots of fixing to do and that will keep me busy while I source parts for the engine I want to build. I'm going to do my research first though on engine stuff for these
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Jonny81191 - 23-08-2015
I don't mind sourcing an engine if you want us to build it, saves transporting stuff around as much. Also drop me a message if you need any more information about more power/reliability
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 25-08-2015
Ok. I've had some opinions on this but would like to know everyone's thoughts, if I was aiming for 170 ish bhp, what would I need on the xud engine? Current plans are hdi rods and balanced crank
As far as I'm aware my pump will flow plenty of fuel for that power, I'll be running a front mount and sticking with the same turbo that's on it now
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Mattcheese31 - 25-08-2015
(25-08-2015, 08:17 AM)dontmasterdave Wrote: Ok. I've had some opinions on this but would like to know everyone's thoughts, if I was aiming for 170 ish bhp, what would I need on the xud engine? Current plans are hdi rods and balanced crankI don't think you're far off that power now having been in the car, do you mean reliable power? Hdi or even better forged rods, ARP studs would be a wise move, front mount on that and I think you're close to 170 bhp tbh fella
As far as I'm aware my pump will flow plenty of fuel for that power, I'll be running a front mount and sticking with the same turbo that's on it now
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 25-08-2015
I've found an engine for sale with hdi rods, arp studs, and new bearings, and mls gasket. Then going for new turbo and front mount. I think that should see me there
Want it reliable at that power. Also going to convert the roof to manual so I can lose the the hydraulic crap and save some weight, and gain some reliability lol
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Mattcheese31 - 25-08-2015
I had a td04 on my last car that stretched the head studs, that was on a 9mm pump with a few mods, still on top mount, that was pushing 170bhp no doubt, but reliable, u need forged rods Imo, always a chance of one letting go otherwise
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 25-08-2015
Where can forged rods be found?
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Mattcheese31 - 25-08-2015
(25-08-2015, 01:06 PM)masterdave Wrote: Where can forged rods be found?
speak nicely to zx volcane on here, about £400 but good piece of mind, I can't remember the name of the company off top of my head, I've got it saved somewhere though.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Niall - 25-08-2015
Welcome
Please tell us all the faults with the car. Otherwise Jonnys ego will grow even more!!
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 26-08-2015
Ok so here is a list of things that I'm currently aware are wrong with the car:
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Exhaust manifold leak
Brake judder, suspected warped discs
Roof not working
The first 3 things will be sorted when the engine swap is done at the start of october hopefully. The roof will be converted to manual operation soon as well, so thats one lesd thing to go wrong. I'm very happy with the car, love it, and wouldn't part with it as it's a beast.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Frosty - 26-08-2015
Welcome along, glad to see you signed up on here and keeping the car going. Pretty smart car for a cabby i always thought.
The list of issues just sound like a standard xud tbf
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - 7057sam - 27-08-2015
Welcome along mate
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Matt - 28-08-2015
(25-08-2015, 06:10 PM)Niall Wrote: Welcome
Please tell us all the faults with the car. Otherwise Jonnys ego will grow even more!!
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 30-08-2015
Well, roof is now working, and have aquired some twin fans for when I do the engine conversion
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Jonny81191 - 30-08-2015
Ooh, what was wrong with the roof? Also with the twin fans you might have issues fitting an intercooler without lots of bumper alterations.
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 01-09-2015
The fans will be going behind the radiator not in front, leaving loads of space for a nice big front mount
And no idea on the roof, just randomly started working so making the most of it
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Matt - 01-09-2015
Typical French electrics!
This thread needs more pictures
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 02-09-2015
Pictures will be posted up as soon as possible. I need some advice from people though, I've decided I'm going to replace the turbo while the engine is out, and I need some advice on what turbo to go for. Needs to be relatively easy to fit and 200bhp capable. Any suggestions?
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - Mattcheese31 - 03-09-2015
If you wanna go 200bhp I'd get those rods and bolts changed pronto lol
RE: 306 cabby ORANGE - masterdave - 03-09-2015
Yep, engine with hdi rods and arp bolts is ready, I'm not aiming for 200bhp just yet, I'd like to see a healthy 170 with a bit of room left to play