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Thread: Wanted: Decent 4 pot / 6 pot brakes
Post: Wanted: Decent 4 pot / 6 pot brakes
| Hi guys. I'm after some decent front brakes with 4 or 6 pot calipers.
NOT Brembos !
Ideally for 280-290mm vented disks to fit under 15" Cyclones / Steelies for track use.
I can get a 285mm x... |
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BigTallPaul |
Misc & Wanted
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03-04-2014, 04:34 PM |
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Thread: Brake bias valve (any real use on track car?)
Post: Brake bias valve (any real use on track car?)
| Hi guys. As some of you know I have a 306GTiV6 which is used for weekend fun and regular trackdays.
Its winter, my tinker time of year so the car isn't being used, just developed! ;-)
Just consi... |
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BigTallPaul |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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24-01-2014, 11:57 PM |
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Thread: V6 guestion
Post: RE: V6 guestion
| @7psi you'll see 300bhp+ but you will need to use 98 octane fuel to prevent pinking.
You'll need deep pockets though:-
Garrett Gt3076 = £1000
Custom manifolds = £1000
Standalone ECU = £600
Roll... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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11-01-2014, 08:28 AM |
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Thread: Track car
Post: RE: Track car
| To be allowed on track you need just 4 things:-
Helmet
Arms and legs covered
Current driving licence
Car must be under the noise level at 75% of max revs.
(95db is the lowest I have attended, 105db t... |
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BigTallPaul |
Newbies
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10-01-2014, 08:00 AM |
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Thread: Brembos again
Post: RE: Brembos again
| They are no fatter. Its the diameter thats the issue.
288mm will fit with Brembos in factory position.
300+mm will NOT fit with Brembos in factory position.
Is 11mm (2.5% ) extra radius worth t... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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10-01-2014, 01:00 AM |
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Thread: Track car
Post: RE: Track car
| I bought a 306Gti6 which had a lowered suspension, stripped interior, a full rollcage and track day tyres.
This served me well, handled well and brought a grin to my face.
I have spent time and ... |
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BigTallPaul |
Newbies
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10-01-2014, 12:51 AM |
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Thread: Brembos again
Post: RE: Brembos again
| You'll need brackets to space the calipers out and at least 16" rims.
For me its not worth the hassle for an extra 11mm radius.
Go for Xantia V6 disks (288mm).
Paul |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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09-01-2014, 07:58 AM |
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Thread: My 306GtiV6 Track car
Post: RE: My 306GtiV6 Track car
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TallGuySmallBike Wrote: (08-01-2014, 09:02 PM)
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THE_Liam Wrote: (08-01-2014, 04:42 PM)
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This needs a "sound through the gears in a tunnel" video! Welcome :)
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As a flyby of course?
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Oh Ye... |
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BigTallPaul |
Photos Of Members / Cars
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08-01-2014, 09:23 PM |
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Thread: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
Post: RE: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
| Oh Thanks for the heads up. Is it a part-finished project (on a shell) or a series of parts ready for assembly?
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BigTallPaul |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-01-2014, 08:28 PM |
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Thread: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
Post: RE: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
| The main thing is that it sits inline with the struts and being a V-engine you get a similar amount of additional weight in front of the strut-line as you do behind.
I would definitely agree with y... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 08:21 PM |
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Thread: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
Post: RE: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
| The V6 sits in the same linear location as the XU lump.
Mine sits lower to keep centre of gravity as low as possible too.
Paul |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 07:56 PM |
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Thread: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
Post: RE: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
| So you can tell when driving that your fuel tank is nearly full or nearly empty?
And notice the difference when you remove a 17kg spare wheel?
Do you spiral out of control when a 60kg passenger joi... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 07:54 PM |
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Thread: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
Post: RE: Uprated Cams - BHP Gains?
| Its always amazing that when someone wants genuine help some people offer comments which are either not helpful or are just plain wrong!
Fact 1 - 406 D8 V6 engine/box/ecu/radiator/twin fan setup/cl... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 07:34 PM |
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Thread: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
Post: RE: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
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C.A.R. Wrote: (08-01-2014, 02:33 PM)
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Glad someone else stepped in to be the pedantic one, it bugged me too :p
I actually have a 306 Maxi WRC....Work in progress...
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Seriously? You are build... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-01-2014, 06:27 PM |
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Thread: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
Post: RE: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
| Its exciting reading.... Proper genuine 306 Maxi (Rally spec) was 960kg, 300bhp at 11,000rpm AND thats using a 2.0Gti6 lump with forged internals N/A!
Over 300bhp/ton -wow!
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08-01-2014, 08:34 AM |
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Thread: Strange question regarding power
Post: RE: Strange question regarding power
| Thats so cruel.. take that cat out immediately! ;-)
On a serious note, if you really believe its down in power for just £30-40 your local rolling road company will provide you with the proof. It... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 08:18 AM |
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Thread: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
Post: 306 Maxi/Dimma/wide body
| Does anyone on here have a 306 Maxi?
I'm considering whats involved....
For those who haven't ever seen one....
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08-01-2014, 08:11 AM |
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Thread: My 306GtiV6 Track car
Post: RE: My 306GtiV6 Track car
| Thanks guys. I appreciate all constructive feedback.
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Photos Of Members / Cars
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08-01-2014, 07:59 AM |
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Thread: Uniroyal Rainsport 3
Post: RE: Uniroyal Rainsport 3
| Guys, seriously, what other decent 15" tyres can you get for £36 each???
I think that is a "No brainer" !
Paul |
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08-01-2014, 01:24 AM |
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Thread: My 306GtiV6 Track car
Post: RE: My 306GtiV6 Track car
| I have 3" diameter brake cooling ducts used to keep the original 283mm Gti6 brakes cool when 'hidden' behind C5 steelies.
You wouldn't believe how hot the brakes/wheels/bolts and even tyres used to... |
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08-01-2014, 01:18 AM |
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Thread: My 306GtiV6 Track car
Post: RE: My 306GtiV6 Track car
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Dum-Dum Wrote: (08-01-2014, 01:09 AM)
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Is it actually a V6 if so engine pics and track vids please :)
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Yes it is now!
I don't have any to hand but will try and sort some out.
Heres one of ... |
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BigTallPaul |
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08-01-2014, 01:14 AM |
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Thread: Slimline fans
Post: RE: Slimline fans
| I also use 2 x 12" and am very happy with the results. Apparently fans with flat blades make more noise than thise with a twist to the blades!?
Doesn't bother me as the car is way louder than my fa... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-01-2014, 01:05 AM |
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Thread: Cyclones
Post: RE: Cyclones
| Do most tyre fit place have this then or is it something I need to acquire?
Paul |
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BigTallPaul |
The Couch
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08-01-2014, 12:59 AM |
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Thread: ebc brake components
Post: RE: ebc brake components
| EBC green are OK if you wanrt a cheapish pad as an upgrade for a daily driver.
However, if you like to press on a little or use -roads more than motorways I would look to Mintex, Brembo or even Fer... |
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BigTallPaul |
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08-01-2014, 12:53 AM |
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Thread: C5 steel
Post: RE: C5 steel
| I've got 4 in Leicester. Used but straight and without any issues. Could do with a coat of paint perhaps.
These are the later, tapered sort that just use std tapered bolts.
PM me if you are inte... |
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BigTallPaul |
XU Petrol Engines
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