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    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Some more great pics that have just come through from the photographer :) http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b577/Chr1sch/24838185660_e1e1f700e1_o_zpsqhjh32z1.jpg (http://s1292.photobucket.com/use...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 22-02-2016, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Absolutely Sam it is a fantastic track, that said a big spec engine like mine does lack a little on track...it's the first ive done where there were lots of faster cars (M3's and the like) I paid ...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 20-02-2016, 04:25 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Yeah the astra has a fully forged cosworth built z20let which is running a light map at 300bhp, could easily handle over 400 It also has a quaiffe LSD although I was underwhelmed with the cornering...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 20-02-2016, 12:07 AM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

So Monday was Silverstone GP day - in short, if you get a chance, just go - what an experience, what a track! I'm pleased to report all of the bits I added/refreshed (new vts rack & bilstein's etc)...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 19-02-2016, 06:45 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Cheers dude,how is yours looking post bump?
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 13-02-2016, 04:15 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Spent some time getting the car ready for Silverstone next week - she's been washed/polished, oil changed etc along with the bits fitter 2 weeks ago - can't wait, and its looking awesome too (in my op...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 09-02-2016, 04:14 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Running Federal 595 RSR's my good man, absolutely brilliant for the money although 3 trackdays will be their limit based on wear levels after the last 2...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 27-01-2016, 10:38 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Well the 6 flew through the MOT, and it transpires the old B8's were totally knackered... So I bagged a new set of B8's on the Fb group, fitted along with new top mounts, and holy cow, the car is ...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 27-01-2016, 12:25 PM
    Thread: 306 Estate GTi6
Post: RE: 306 Estate GTi6

Wow this is some very skilled and impressive work!
Chr1sch 306 Projects 107 31,819 01-11-2015, 11:34 PM
    Thread: Club Calendar 2016 - Photo Submission Thread
Post: RE: Club Calendar 2016 - Photo Submission Thread

I rather like this one from last week's track day :) http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b577/Chr1sch/12179217_1140653669300075_1397385716_n_zpseimocbfw.jpg (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/Chr1s...
Chr1sch The Couch 101 13,240 30-10-2015, 03:02 PM
    Thread: A quick trackday write up...
Post: RE: A quick trackday write up...

Do it - i'm already pining for the next session!
Chr1sch The Couch 7 2,373 30-10-2015, 01:38 PM
    Thread: A quick trackday write up...
Post: RE: A quick trackday write up...

Yes I have the same problem on the road! Gotta love lightweight and sticky tyre combo!
Chr1sch The Couch 7 2,373 21-10-2015, 08:49 PM
    Thread: A quick trackday write up...
Post: A quick trackday write up...

Hi Gents, I've posted this on the GTi6 site and my build thread, but thought i'd share in here in case it was of interest! Just a little write up on the open pit lane track day @ Bedford Autodrome ...
Chr1sch The Couch 7 2,373 21-10-2015, 03:44 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Haha thanks! I can't recommend them highly enough! Biggest difference over a standard car has to be suspension and brakes, I can stop faster than nearly anyone else :-)
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 21-10-2015, 09:22 AM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Hi Gents, Thought i'd share a little write up on the open pit lane track day @ Bedford Autodrome on Monday... So with 2 little ones and a hectic life/job etc it came to Sunday night and 12 hour...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 20-10-2015, 08:37 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Thanks guys Regarding the ecu for airbags, I'm still running normal seatbelts until I get a cage so need it for the belt tensioners...plus it still has the passenger airbag in there too...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 12-10-2015, 10:09 AM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Haha Hi Paul :-) Sam, it's on Bilstein B8's with Eibach springs, however since i properly stripped it out the ride height has obv increased, ideally I'd like the back to come down a bit...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 11-10-2015, 09:21 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Totally chuffed, thanks to Eddy aka Chris on the gti6 forum I bagged a set of 16" Pro Race 1.2's and had them powder coated White - a lot of people like the Turini's and I did but always wanted these ...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 11-10-2015, 09:00 PM
    Thread: Fan switch
Post: RE: Fan switch

Mine is a normal 6 and i have the same issue - will run when bridged but i only have the high speed fan that works like you. Really interested to see if you solve this as mine has been like it for 18 ...
Chr1sch Electrics 22 4,056 07-10-2015, 05:41 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Someone else suggested grip tape - just not very pleasant to put your feet on - honestly i prefer it with a couple of mats, they dont weigh much and equally cushion the heel nicely... So I had a fu...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 29-09-2015, 08:09 AM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

Well its been a few weeks since i stripped it out, loving the 'rawness' of the car now, really feels like a proper little sports car now.. That said it looked a bit crappy and with wet shoes was tr...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 11-09-2015, 02:39 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

7057sam Wrote: (09-08-2015, 01:04 PM) -- Shifter looks great,yeah I've heard from 2 others there a bugger to fit. Did get it on the group buy ?? Done many trackdays lately? -- Haha yeah it w...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 10-08-2015, 12:55 PM
    Thread: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Car
Post: RE: Bianca White Phase 2 Gti6 Track & Fast Road Ca...

So...Update time, christ its been bloody ages! Well after what seems like an eternity progress at last - Rallye Aux kit fitted & all of the aircon pipes etc all removed, along with the compressor e...
Chr1sch 306 Projects 62 18,224 04-08-2015, 07:19 PM
    Thread: Who nicked my dust caps?
Post: RE: Who nicked my dust caps?

Im really quite pleased i didnt go lol
Chr1sch The Couch 140 33,200 13-07-2015, 02:31 PM
    Thread: oil cooler mounting?
Post: RE: oil cooler mounting?

interesting question, ive never been sure but mine was already mounted just no plumbed in so left it with outlets on bottom. In all fairness its only a small one and it works a treat on track - in fac...
Chr1sch XU Petrol Engines 21 5,410 20-05-2015, 10:35 AM