group1rs's black magic 2002 octy vrs

[group1rs]

And then !!!!! We went to the Forge action day at Castle Coombe and did this !

So much fun was had. But needs more go and more stop and more handling. And so ........

[Dark_Hero]

And then and then...

[group1rs]

And then !!! It was time to replace all suspension bushes with a superpro kit supplied by Rob at W8 performance. The fitting was entrusted to my good friend Tony Gilham at his amazing vehicle servicing and Team HARD race car preparation centre in Dartford. His garage is absolutely spotless. All bushes were replaced the difference is awesome the chassis feels much tighter and more positive.

[Lloyd55vrs]

And then and then and then

[robertwaite]

Is that the scooter they lent you whilst they had your car Pete?

And then...

[group1rs]

And then the VRS's went to sleep in their caves. Night night everybody. More instalments tomorrow.

[group1rs]

And then ! A full Milltek turbo back exhaust including sports cat was fitted. The original downpipe being very restrictive seemed to strangle the engine. Turbo spool up is enhanced and seems more willing to rev. This is a non resonated system and is really quiet with a nice burble on tick over. But with a bit more rasp when the loud pedal is pushed floorward. Again the boys at Tony Gilham Ltd fitted the exhaust which was supplied by Rob at W8 Performance.

[Lloyd55vrs]

very good work matey

So what was next on your project black mr petey?

No ... No ... No that just wont do

Let me rephrase that .........

Wait

For

It

Aaaaaaand theeeeeeeen

[group1rs]

Aaaaaaand Theeen !! Time to get rid of the arch gap. A quick call to Rob at W8 performance and some shiny KW V3 coilovers were on their way. Tony Gilham ltd again did the fitting and set up for me. Resulting in a sensible drop but not slammed. The ride and handling is outstanding.

[BossFox]

Good choice of height, sits really well.

[group1rs]

Also some aluminium Forge intercooler thingy was dropped in. The reduction in under bonnet temp results in sustained boost an awesome mod. Now ready for stage two!

[missingmyvrs]

its really nice to see so many top projects going on again its been a while since some top cars like this have come around

looks amazing and bet it sticks like **** to a blanket lol

lush car mate well done

[Dark_Hero]

Ooh very nice! Do like the forge intercoolers ride height looks perfect too :-)

[group1rs]

And then this happened !

And this was fitted

Along with a SMF G60 flywheel and VR6 clutch kit.The clutch pedal is now feather light. And the Wavetrac diff is just Wow ! It just pulls you into the bends it's now so sure footed. Clutch and Flywheel were fitted by Tony Gilham ltd who also provided the Wavetrac diff. However Diff was installed here.

By these young fellas!

Road and Race transmission specialists near to Sevenoaks in Kent.Feel free to google them for info. If its gearboxes and Diffs you are after they are the best.

[Lloyd55vrs]

Thats awesome bud

I'd love a diff.... But i think the time way my car will get one is when the Group1rs project goes red :(

So what was next mr petey the chicken or the egg?

No........ That doesnt seem the correct question

and then

[group1rs]

And then while searching on Egay one evening. I found these.

And once fitted looked like this.

An ECS V2 front brake conversion complete with Porsche Boxster 4 pot calipers. Looked awesome but initial drive found the discs had been warped. Not Good ! So spoke to ECS in the states who said they could do me a re-ring if I send them my rotors and bells. The cost 500 dollars + shipping ouch ! So after speaking to Rob at W8 performance he said to try a guy on the UKMKiV forum called Dave Brown. I found Dave and fired over an email which he replied to immediately. Top bloke. He runs a company called Vagbremtechnic and suggested that he sent me his Carriers and Ferrodo DS2500 pad set which would enable me to use standard octy VRS 312 discs.

The stuff arrived from Vagbremtechnic the very next day and now looks like this.

Not as pretty as the ECS drilled and groved rotors. But stopping power and feel is phenomenal and future proofed in the fact that parts are off the shelf available in the UK.

Also I contacted the guy who sold me the ECS kit from Egay and he was happy to refund me the cost to put right the wobbly warped discs. So all good in the end.

[Lloyd55vrs]

and then and then and then

Come petey im reading

I dont do it often

Tell us all of the nos

Sorry i meant nose , the cupra splitter ? Where is it

Edited 24 October, 2012 by Lloyd55vrs

[group1rs]

Lots more to come Lloyd. More updates tomorrow.

[missingmyvrs]

car is going to need a briskoda hall of fame sticker soon

the muts nuts well done

[Lloyd55vrs]

Lots more to come Lloyd. More updates tomorrow.

Hehe my build thread has died ...... Ooops

[Lloyd55vrs]

car is going to need a briskoda hall of fame sticker soon

We have a hall of fame ?

Do we also have a wall of shame ?

[Adamweal]

We have a hall of fame ?

Do we also have a wall of shame ?

If we do i think i could be on it

[Oet]

yup its looking even better...more more more..

[GeeVRSman]

its hard to comment on your car as i know what you have done as im reading it! Just incase you lot aint got the idea... ithis car is a head case!! i have driven it quite enthusiasticly and the motor is madness!! it really does do corners faster than it should!! menal brum brum!!

W8 cars are spreading!

[vRS19TD]

Loving this thread and good to see what you've done to it that made me leave stains in the passenger seat!!