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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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11/05/2023 12:48
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Jamiepm
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Not much done lately due to being on holiday
Anyway I’ve just ordered some Zestino Gredge RS07 soft track tyres. Having read the reviews and spoken to Joe these sound like a good dry weather tyre
Also ordered the 2 poly bushes for the engine mount on the drivers side
Also planning to finally to the wiring mod for the fuel pump as I’ve already run the power cable, I just need to rewire the relay in
Then as per my other thread I’ll be giving the car another test at curborough at the beginning of June, albeit I have a challenge with my son in his MK4 Renault megane rs trophy. If I can get within a second of his time I’ll be impressed
Cheers for now
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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11/05/2023 12:51
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GrahamL
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When it's all done you should contact Jayemm and see if he wants to make another video of it, as it was the handling he was most critical of and that's where most of your improvements have been.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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11/05/2023 13:14
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Jamiepm
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When it's all done you should contact Jayemm and see if he wants to make another video of it, as it was the handling he was most critical of and that's where most of your improvements have been. Hi graham, great idea, is he ‘local’ to your neck of the woods?
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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11/05/2023 13:26
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GrahamL
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Nope he's based in England (not sure where) , he just travels around the UK a lot and knows a few people in Scotland that he stays with while making the videos.
Try dropping a mail to talk@jayemm.com
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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14/05/2023 12:43
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Jamiepm
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Having had the tracking done recently, I’ve felt a bit of vagueness in the steering when driving on dual carriageways
Anyway I’ve found the near side track rod end has developed a bit of play, any pointers for which brand to go for, or ones to avoid?
Thanks Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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14/05/2023 13:47
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Ok Simon, I’ll give Steve a call tomorrow
Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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22/05/2023 07:08
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Looks like you have done all the hard work and only have bits and pieces to do now. Just in time for enjoying the summer.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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29/06/2023 17:29
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Safe journey around the 'Ring, I gather it's a deal more challenging than the likes of Spa. You don't get out much do you Simon ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) I did get to the butcher's today ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Has it improved?
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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30/06/2023 09:25
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Safe journey around the 'Ring, I gather it's a deal more challenging than the likes of Spa. You don't get out much do you Simon ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) I did get to the butcher's today ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Has it improved? It's a start ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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30/06/2023 19:17
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Jamiepm
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Never mind your ring, I'm at the ring
Car drove perfectly, but couldn't get on the track tonight, so will get on tomorrow
Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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02/07/2023 09:39
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Jamiepm
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Just been out with misha!
Jesus christ is he fast!
Importantly the coupe was perfect, no brake fade, no oversteer, just performed brilliantly
Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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02/07/2023 19:37
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Yeah, not sure when it'll get posted though
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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27/08/2023 09:13
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Jamiepm
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Not been so active on tinkering with the car of late, but a quick update on things
So after the ring trip, the oil gets a bit too hot for my liking, circa 120 degrees C
So I’ve wrapped the front downpipe to start with, and I’ve already noticed the car takes a little longer to get the oil up to ‘normal’ temperature. So hopefully that will help when on the track
Next plan is to fabricate a better ducting arrangement for the aftermarket oil cooler. I’d say it’s about 20% bigger than stock, so I’m thinking to construct something out of fibreglass
Then if needed I’ll add a water spray to the oil cooler and the intercooler as a final step
If I can keep it closer to 100 degrees C, then that’s good enough for me
Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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07/01/2024 11:08
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It’s been a while, so I thought I’d post a few updates I’m about to make a start with I’m going to shorten the intercooler pipe work, to hopefully improve the transient response of the turbo. I’ve bought some vxr injectors, so a trip to flea in March is planned to get it all remapped I’m going to have a go at enlarging the air duct for the uprated oil cooler I have to maximise cooling of the oil Finally I’m going to buy a pair of rs3 brake ducts and fit them to the wishbones, they’re only secured with tie wraps and for £40 it’s worth seeing if they keep the inner part of the pad and caliper cooler Link here for those interested https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/ho...ts-retro-fit-for-other-mqb-vehicles.htmlCheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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20/01/2024 10:58
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Morning folks, Just fitted 1 of the ducts to the drivers side wishbone, with just a small bit of trimming a clip. Will now take it for a quick test drive but clearance looks ok
Video link to follow
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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29/01/2024 11:15
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I'm just a spanner monkey that will give most things a go Paul ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
[Re: Edinburgh]
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02/05/2024 20:49
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Just changed a cv boot today, a bit fiddly as I don’t have the kit for the hub nut and then appropriate torque wrench.
The circlip is somewhat fiddly but the joint came apart quite easy. I’ve fitted a cv boot kit bought from Alternative autos, so hopefully this lasts a while, as it seems good quality
A quick call to Joe for some advice on rear handbrake set up, so I’ll finish that job tomorrow if it’s not raining
Finally experimented with a product call Berryman B12, to see if I can degum the oil control rings. Anyway it’s a take the plugs out, get the pistons at an even height across all cylinders and pour the chemical in.
Anyway left it in for 4 or so hours and then siphoned it out of the cylinders, dropped the engine oil and filter
Refilled with fresh oil and apart from a bit of smoke at start up, all appears normal.
A Quick Look down the cylinders with my eBay bore scope and the pistons are shiny
My thoughts are linked to oil consumption when on track. Normal driving( even spirited) the car doesn’t use a drop but on a track day I can burn up to a litre of oil.
So I’ve given it a go to see if it does anything, good or bad as I’m back at the ring in early July
Cheers Jamie
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