OSIR did a very nice one,but not cheap.Who does the best looking carbon bonnet?
Who does the best looking carbon bonnet?
Yea I've got some stuff thru them too.... not too shabby
So Ive now had my first race at Brands. Quali in P2 and finish in P2 after a dodgy start! The pace was relentless. I think I did 63 laps in all!!!
Enjoy
Wow. I have just joined here as I am about to embark on a Time Attack S3 build and after a bit of googling I found your thread. Reading through it has given me a lot of ideas. Out of curiosity why don't you use the 4wd system? Its one of the reasons I chose to change my plans to an S3 (I was originally planning on using a Seat Leon). I am thinking the weight penalty will be worth the extra traction.
Hiya and welcome. Glad Ive inspired you a bit. That's what forums are good at eh, ideas and inspiration on life's journey. So to your 4x4 question. To be honest I spent So so so so much time on the old ******** custom engine that I inherited and trying to make it work that when we finally decided to go back to stock, albeit upgraded stock I just wanted to get it working so we took off the whole system. Now it works well in 2wd only we have back on the jobs list to finally play with the 4x4 solution I had made by the electronics company.
Now my issue is that races are coming thick and fast, I have Silverstone on the GP circuit on Sunday and I don't want to do major dev work between races as we have a working package that is drivable in 2wd. So we will do it but not yet.
I have a ton of pictures to post up but we did a test day at Rock on Saturday and finally figured out the running to hot issue. Dodgy thermo! So we have removed it and fitted my old 1.8t straight through with no thermo and now it runs at full chat at about 85 which is great. I was very pleased to see how fast it was at rock and again easily the fastest car on the day.
It is back at AME this week for map check and a couple of small jobs I don't have time for this week ready for Sunday. Mods ive done but not posted yet
Fitted a twin catch tank system (Mishimoto)
Fitted the Mishimoto rad
Gold wrapped my intake system
Fitted my new 9.5 inch x 18 et20 Rota grids in Matt black (these look very nice)
Took the bonnet to single skin
Took the tailgate to single skin
Removed door bars and metal skins
Fitted extra scoop in passenger window
Drilled holes across rear window to let air out
Fitted USR rear discs
Fitted Audi B7 365mm front discs. To do this we split my AP's and fitted 2mm shims as the B7 are 34mm
Fitted new PF 01 front brake pads (Awesomeness but £400 a set)
Fitted a 16 inch Spal fan (took off the stock rad pack)
Fitted a new slam panel (mine was cracked)
To fit Green brake hoses x 4
On the mods list are the following items
Ported CNC head
High torque custom cams (these need to be specced)
Pro Alloy 75 liter tank with quarter window fill system
Carbon seat probably Saprco pro ADV one
Cut out the rear quarters inner skins
Wifi tire temp and pressure monitoring system
Carbon brakes all round (might not be allowed these in Team Trophy0 I need to check before looking at them
New AST 3 way shox with stiffer springs
Possibly a Sequential box but this depends on our efforts with the 4x4
Syvecs ECU
Custom exhaust back box (bit louder as mine is 85db)
Brake balance gauge
Wow!! I'm nearly three hours into reading and watching all you've posted...
You are the b*llocks!!
I started my business just over a year ago and all is going great, touch wood...I'm about 18 months off building a track car.
I'm a racer at heart. Just caned up silverstone a few weeks back in a single seater and won. Done track days, Nurburgring in a stage 1 S3 on stock suspension and brakes in 9:12 and that's with just 10-12 Laps of experience. I hear 100 laps is just getting started there.
My missus can p*ss right off when the time comes.
You my man have just convinced me that the S3 we have all fallen for is the way to go. A cat C or D can be had at a good price at the min.
I'm well excited.
I will be keeping an eye on your progress. This website just got a lot more exciting!!
Sorry S3 Alex haha
If I remember,Backdraft made some carbon wings and bonnets a while back,so they may still have the moulds etc.or even some left.ha ha that made me smile. Don't **** the MR's off get one (or train one) that is into Motorsport like mine Then you get LOTS of support and help from family too! That's important because motorsport takes a lot of your time and you need to enjoy it and not have to make excuses as to why your in the garage for 15 hours ha ha ha
The S3 I think is one of the best if not the best looking cars on track. When I am in the paddock or on a track day everyone comes over to look at the car and I think that is a combination of that most young lads either had one or want one and that it looks mean with the big front grill and Matt black wrap
The next thing I want to do it find someone good with bodywork and lose my arches and have them replaced with a boxier DTM style arch and skirt.
Haha, no I meant she reigns in some of my spending at the minute. Holiday x2 and buying a bigger place in the new year. She's totally supportive with my life and business. She drives the S3 into London everyday and loves that she can beat most off the lights (plus she's not bad on the eye) I meant when the time comes to race competitively, she can do one when it comes to what I spend...ha ha that made me smile. Don't **** the MR's off get one (or train one) that is into Motorsport like mine Then you get LOTS of support and help from family too! That's important because motorsport takes a lot of your time and you need to enjoy it and not have to make excuses as to why your in the garage for 15 hours ha ha ha
The S3 I think is one of the best if not the best looking cars on track. When I am in the paddock or on a track day everyone comes over to look at the car and I think that is a combination of that most young lads either had one or want one and that it looks mean with the big front grill and Matt black wrap
The next thing I want to do it find someone good with bodywork and lose my arches and have them replaced with a boxier DTM style arch and skirt.
If there is one thing I've learnt from your thread, it's that you're resourceful, and proactive. You'll get it sorted!Ah I understand
Yeah racing it gets under your skin. I sometimes wonder why I do it and then I get on the grid and I'm off and its all forgotten and it's total exhilaration and concentration. No feeling like it really especially when you built the car yourself that's sweet.
Silverstone looms, I'm nervous, looking damp and I don't have a damp tire! I have rock hard Direzzas for dry and super soft wets hmm I need a plan I do!
Told ya...ha ha yeah I bought some R888 but I don't have rims as they can't get them to me in time in ET20 so I hope someone has a tire machine on the day. GT Cup cars are there and they usually come fully loaded support wise.