RobinJI Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) So I got bored and went to get some photos, I only really got one before an old friend saw me and swung by to say hello, completely distracting me from taking any more: Oh, and just to prove I did wax the car, beading! Oh yeah, also, earlier today a friend pointed out that a photo of it turned up on a random facebook page called 'qualityscene'. Pretty chuffed about that! Edited November 17, 2013 by RobinJI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nah that's not beading, it's only beading™ if you spent over £500 on a wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Ah, I take it all back then. Sorry to disappoint. It made me laugh when I hit the brakes at the end of my road and all that water on the roof rushed forward onto the screen. I'm not used to water being that free to move on my car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Any advice on reverse bay parking? Got my test in a few weeks and cant see too get them nailed! Actually look behind you rather than only using mirrors, only really need the passenger wing mirror to judge where the curb is. My mate's about to go in for his test, took him out for a drive in his car with his L plates on, can't quite get my head around why his instructor is teaching him to only use mirrors, makes it really hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nah that's not beading, it's only beading if you spent over £500 on a wax Yawn. Car looks good Robin, about time you cleaned it. I know it won't last long, but it's still nice to have a clean car for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Actually look behind you rather than only using mirrors, only really need the passenger wing mirror to judge where the curb is. My mate's about to go in for his test, took him out for a drive in his car with his L plates on, can't quite get my head around why his instructor is teaching him to only use mirrors, makes it really hard! I think he means carpark bay, not parallel parking. This was actually the one that bothered me because all you have are the lines on the ground, so there are less reference points to work with. I think I had this on my third (and final ; ) test and got it spot on. Just remember, the mirrors don't lie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Depending on the car park layout you can use the lines of the space in front of you to help line up. Where I took my test they would always get you to do a reverse bay park because that was the only way you could park at the test centre, all you had to do was drive into the car park and drive forwards into a bay then then reverse into the bay directly behind you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yawn. Couldn't agree more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Fitting these today when the weather decides to stop leaking. Powerflex dog bone mount bush, should hopefully make gear changing much better as the engine won't be rocking back and forth as much. Supposedly makes putting the power down much better woo. The other thing is an EGR removal pipe, asked for one with a boost nipple so I can finally plumb in my boost gauge! wooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Will make a fair bit of difference - have done the dogbone on my Leon and Soph's mk4 and feels much more direct to drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Can't wait! Shouldn't take too long to fit. I'm a little apprehensive of fitting the EGR delete today as if I don't have enough time to run the boost gauge piping through the bulkhead etc I don't have anything to block the nipple off for today hmm Edited November 18, 2013 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Should have a date for mapping in the next hour. Hoping it's this side of Xmas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think he means carpark bay, not parallel parking. This was actually the one that bothered me because all you have are the lines on the ground, so there are less reference points to work with. I think I had this on my third (and final ; ) test and got it spot on. Just remember, the mirrors don't lie. Regardless, if you're moving backwards, look backwards, can see a lot more a lot easier that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 They teach reverse bay parking these days? The only maneuvers I could be tested on was parallel park, turn in the road, left reverse, right reverse (taught but never tested apparently, a van/truck only thing), and emergency stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Dan, if you don't have anything to block the hose, just fold the end over itself and cable tie it. That should give you a good enough seal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Booked for 14th December...eek! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Winner dude. What's changed since the last time/who's doing this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Have you converted it to right wheel drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Its currently on an AMD stage 2 map. It was running 290bhp according to their rollers. Since then it's had a full rebuild consisting of the following: Replacement AGU block and head (was previously an AMK engine) AGU large port intake manifold Phenolic large port intake manifold gasket Genesis 550cc injectors OEM 3bar fuel pressure regulator DM rifle drilled 144x20 con rods AGU pistons NGK BKR7E spark plugs New (this year) set of genuine coilpacks New (this year) OEM recirc valve SFS 80mm turbo intake pipe Jetex 80mm cone filter with cold air feed from fog light grille Prawn’s old exhaust manifold (I believe it is an XSPower/Relentless V1) Prawn’s old CR/BBT K04 hybrid turbo with 1 bar actuator Cobra turbo-back 3” exhaust Wellycooler with 63mm pipework throughout (custom charge pipe due to using AGU inlet) Devils Own 6-30 Base WMI kit Sytec in-tank replacement fuel pump N249 valve delete (valve still in to stop EML) N80 valve (carbon canister) delete LUK dual-mass flywheel/pressure plate & Sachs 4 puck paddle clutch (approx. 6k old) Potential there for 350bhp as there was on Prawn's pretty much identical setup. R-Tech will be mapping it, so I have no doubt the final result will be an awesome drive regardless of the figures. Lol, Adam, a reshell into a Quattro TT is on the cards next year if I can find one with a blown engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Lol, Adam, a reshell into a Quattro TT is on the cards next year if I can find one with a blown engine. Not a bad shout that - going to take the front prop out then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Result - should be set for a fairly hefty increase in win then. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Dan, if you don't have anything to block the hose, just fold the end over itself and cable tie it. That should give you a good enough seal. Cheers dude. Made something earlier, will get pics on later. Fitted everything and about to go for a drive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 properly wicked spec there spunky, 340+ all day long I reckon. I'll have a word with Niki, tell him to make it special for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 No thanks, I don't want the NA shit you had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Fitted everything and about to go for a drive! Car is totally transformed, I think my EGR was leaking before as it didn't seem to boost as well as this. Thrown back into my seat and traction control light kept coming on in second. The powerflex bush has made a shed load of difference too, gear changes feel so much firmer and whereas before changing gear (that I can tell now) would give me a massive delay between gears its now just on going and constant. It feels like when I had my Focus remapped and it just kept pulling all the way to the redline, really happy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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