As of the 2nd October 2009 the project begins. Here is some pictures of how I have just picked her up! See if you can spot a little something else thats not quite original that will be going in!

Also picked up some cupra R sideskirts if anyone is interested

Dan

 

 in your current car Dan?? how are you going about it?

No I bought a 4mo earlier! So it begins

Dan

Interesting...

will be keeping a close eye on this one... good luck bud

That'll be an awesome project.  THe torque of the 1.8T with 4Mo is the perfect combination IMO. 

Wigster. 

GT 28 bolted on to aid in the 4MO sapping power would be a MEGA combo i think

 

Dan, replied to your PM

Cheers Guys will be uploading some pictures any minute.

Dan

Happy times, knew you wouldn't dissapoint

Pictures are up! Work will start on tuesday. Anyone know any roll cages going cheap?

Dan

Anyone have a slam panel handy? Lol

Dan

 This is going to be exciting,

Going to need a performance haldex on that little beast, So its essentially going to be like an old shape S3 then? but for half the money at a guess!

Get to it!

 

Pete

R32Pete:

 This is going to be exciting,

Going to need a performance haldex on that little beast, So its essentially going to be like an old shape S3 then? but for half the money at a guess!

Get to it!

 

Pete

Thats pretty much what im after, yeap!

Im still unsure of gearbox though. I do need one from a 1.8t Quattro audi s3 or TT? The 4mo one wont fit the 1.8t engine will it?

Dan

Oooo this could most deffinately be fun

Loving the spacesavers all round look!

A turbo 4wd? Lovely! Can't wait to see the progress on this!

Ahhhh...the pics are intreguing.

what are the seats man?

 as above mate will be alot off fun when finished.

 Have you kept the TDI aswell?

 This looks a good project! All the best with it - looking forward to how she turns out

Love the Seat Cupra R Recaro rear seats - they are rare!

IbanezDan51:

Pictures are up! Work will start on tuesday. Anyone know any roll cages going cheap?

Dan

 

show cage or proper racing cage?

If it's a proper cage that you're going to potentially rely on to save your life, this is right up at the top of the list of 'Things You Really Don't Want To Do On The Cheap', together with brakes.  

If it's a show cage, the only question that springs to mind is..... well...... why?  Totally pointless. 

Jon.

Chris1.8T:

Loving the spacesavers all round look!

A turbo 4wd? Lovely! Can't wait to see the progress on this!

Pretty retro ain't they

alex-atari:

Ahhhh...the pics are intreguing.

what are the seats man?

Cupra R seats from a 2004 Leon I think...as said the rear seats are amazing! And for only £50 more I can't complain LOL

Dan

AlexH:

 Have you kept the TDI aswell?

Yep TDI will be staying until I have this on the road and running.

Dan

DJUPLIFT:

IbanezDan51:

Pictures are up! Work will start on tuesday. Anyone know any roll cages going cheap?

Dan

 

show cage or proper racing cage?

Ideally I want a proper cage but it is dependant upon price.

Dan

harveysduvet:

If it's a proper cage that you're going to potentially rely on to save your life, this is right up at the top of the list of 'Things You Really Don't Want To Do On The Cheap', together with brakes.  

If it's a show cage, the only question that springs to mind is..... well...... why?  Totally pointless. 

Jon.

Im not planning on rolling her, but I do want a proper show cage. I've been in contact today with someone who use to work with my Dad and he fits real roll cages. Usually ones used in drag cars though.

Dan

Dave J:

 This looks a good project! All the best with it - looking forward to how she turns out

Love the Seat Cupra R Recaro rear seats - they are rare!

Only just looked and didnt realise that these didnt come standard on cupra's!!!!!!! How much are they worth?

Dan

IbanezDan51:

harveysduvet:

If it's a proper cage that you're going to potentially rely on to save your life, this is right up at the top of the list of 'Things You Really Don't Want To Do On The Cheap', together with brakes.  

If it's a show cage, the only question that springs to mind is..... well...... why?  Totally pointless. 

Jon.

Im not planning on rolling her, but I do want a proper show cage. I've been in contact today with someone who use to work with my Dad and he fits real roll cages. Usually ones used in drag cars though.

Dan

What do you want it for? If you're just getting it for 'The Look' then there's not much point getting a proper cage because a) proper ones that do what they're intended to do are expensive b) it'll make your car far less practical even just in terms of getting in and out of your car  c) they add weight d) will need a decent amount of welding and chopping about of the interior to make it fit (this isn't usually an issue for track cars as they all run sans interior.

If you're not going to track it, there's no point in a proper cage.  The fact that you're not sure about which you want, suggests you really just want one for show, so a show cage will do all you want it to.

Jon.

Blimey - just looked at the pics.  You've got a hell of a project there!  Will watch this with interest. 

Wigster. 

harveysduvet:

IbanezDan51:

harveysduvet:

If it's a proper cage that you're going to potentially rely on to save your life, this is right up at the top of the list of 'Things You Really Don't Want To Do On The Cheap', together with brakes.  

If it's a show cage, the only question that springs to mind is..... well...... why?  Totally pointless. 

Jon.

Im not planning on rolling her, but I do want a proper show cage. I've been in contact today with someone who use to work with my Dad and he fits real roll cages. Usually ones used in drag cars though.

Dan

What do you want it for? If you're just getting it for 'The Look' then there's not much point getting a proper cage because a) proper ones that do what they're intended to do are expensive b) it'll make your car far less practical even just in terms of getting in and out of your car  c) they add weight d) will need a decent amount of welding and chopping about of the interior to make it fit (this isn't usually an issue for track cars as they all run sans interior.

If you're not going to track it, there's no point in a proper cage.  The fact that you're not sure about which you want, suggests you really just want one for show, so a show cage will do all you want it to.

Jon.

Ooops Sorry Jon, I didnt mean to put show there! I want a proper roll cage lol

Dan

IbanezDan51:

Ooops Sorry Jon, I didnt mean to put show there! I want a proper roll cage lol

Dan

Good man! Presumaby fully stripped out, buckets and harnesses will also be on the agenda then?

Jon.

harveysduvet:

IbanezDan51:

Ooops Sorry Jon, I didnt mean to put show there! I want a proper roll cage lol

Dan

Good man! Presumaby fully stripped out, buckets and harnesses will also be on the agenda then?

Jon.

Ow yes

I have a daily driver, so why not do something different. I would like to use these Cupra seats though, but wouldnt be able to use harnesses with them

The standard brakes will have to be ok for now though as I cant afford anything better! Although the next set of brembos to come in of an LCR have my name on them.

I am ITCHING to get to work on this car, unfortunately I have work Saturday and will be with the misses all Saturday night and Sunday as its her birthday, then work again Monday! Bugger.

IbanezDan51:

 I would like to use these Cupra seats though, but wouldnt be able to use harnesses with them

The standard brakes will have to be ok for now though as I cant afford anything better! Although the next set of brembos to come in of an LCR have my name on them.

It's a project - use the cupra seats for now to get it running and rolling and on the road, then when time and funds allow, stump up for some proper seats and belts!

As for brakes, the 312 set up will more than stop you, the biggest issue is dealing with the heat generated by repeated high speed stops. A decent set of pads (DS2500s, Pagid Blues those sorts of things), some discs with a high carbon content and some RBF600 brake fluid will be more than sufficient.  Although 4 pots look big and nice, you can only brake so much before you lock up your wheels.

However, one big advantage of big 4 pot calipers and two piece discs is a reduction in unsprung weight and an ability to cope with the temperatures.

Jon.

Also like to say thanks to Haroon (Heroic goon) for donating me a pair of headlights lol I kind of stole them off his car when we were fitting HIDS to his new projectors

Dan

harveysduvet:

IbanezDan51:

 I would like to use these Cupra seats though, but wouldnt be able to use harnesses with them

The standard brakes will have to be ok for now though as I cant afford anything better! Although the next set of brembos to come in of an LCR have my name on them.

It's a project - use the cupra seats for now to get it running and rolling and on the road, then when time and funds allow, stump up for some proper seats and belts!

As for brakes, the 312 set up will more than stop you, the biggest issue is dealing with the heat generated by repeated high speed stops. A decent set of pads (DS2500s, Pagid Blues those sorts of things), some discs with a high carbon content and some RBF600 brake fluid will be more than sufficient.  Although 4 pots look big and nice, you can only brake so much before you lock up your wheels.

However, one big advantage of big 4 pot calipers and two piece discs is a reduction in unsprung weight and an ability to cope with the temperatures.

Jon.

Thats good to know! Like you say, over time I can upgrade it! Most important thing is getting it running and road worthy at the moment.

Jon, im sure over the course of this project you and many others will be bombbarded with questions from myself, so I'd just like to say cheers for everyones help in the upcoming months...

If anyone has any of the parts for sale on the list im going to post could you please PM me. I will be after:

1.8t engine
ECU
Wiring loom
Suitable gearbox
Front slam panel
Wings (Black magic I think?)
Bumper
Bonnet

These will be some of the first things I need to sort. Will I need clocks from a 1.8t or can the clocks in my car be coded in to work?

Dan