group1rs's black magic 2002 octy vrs

[DaveMW]

How much was the bumper strip?

[group1rs]

How much was the bumper strip?

It was £27 from TPS. But doesn't fit like the original one that came out. If yours is ok but just faded I would try some Gtechniq C4 trim restorer.

[group1rs]

Postie arrived today with Autometer Carbon boost gauge.

T piece fitted to fuel regulator pipe.

Supplied tubing plumbed in and poked through hole in bulkhead behind glovebox.

Here it is now inside car. It's a pain being coiled as easily kinks.

Fuse box cover removed to run illumination electric feed and tubing. I ran electric feed from rear of light switch. Illumination comes on with ignition.

And all finished and installed in custom A pillar that was kindly supplied by Lloyd55vrs and flocked by Flocking Fantastic.

[Jimbling]

Looks smart I need mine in there instead of in the vent as it reflects in the drivers mirror in the dark

[group1rs]

Blimey that year flew by ! Service time again. As always genuine parts used. Handy having a trade TPS account so £60 parts total and fitted by myself so very satisfying. Done a massive 3111 miles in the past year !

[group1rs]

Castle Combe time. The car performed faultlessly and much fun was had. Link below to second session with Lloyd55vrs riding shotgun and filming with his Lloydie helmet cam.

And a couple of on track pics.

Also picked up something from Lloyd and fitted today. There is now an increase in induction noise. It's ok with windows up though.

Before.

After.

[Jimbling]

Looks mint I need to pull my finger out

[kentphil1]

Nice............stunning as usual Pete, the car is definitely moving to the darkside now - the apprentice really has become the master now.

[group1rs]

Now the airbox is gone time to fit stuff that's been lurking in the garage for ages. 42 Draft Design shifter cable end bushings.

Here you can see one cable end removed. Simply undo spring clip and twist and compress and off they come.

I used new cable ends to fit bushes into. Part numbers for the ends are 1J0 711 761 C and 1J0 711 761 B the difference is the diameter of centre hole that fits over the linkage pin. You could order 2 of any part number as it doesn't matter when fitting the Draft bushings.

First job is to knock the centre out of the new cable ends.

Then insert Draft bushings.

Then re assemble cable ends onto shifter cables and gearbox linkage pins.

This mod results in a much more positive gear change as the original cable ends are rubber and deteriorate over time giving rise to increased play in the linkage. I also have previously fitted the Forge short shift gearbox plate. All back together and tested proved it to be a very worthwhile mod.

[group1rs]

Mot time today. I always get nervous but no need to all good. Lives for another year.

[dubDEAN]

RESULT MONEY SAVED FOR MODS

[Dark_Hero]

What a machine! Such a truly well set up car thanks for letting me have a drive mate

[vRS19TD]

Rockingham:

[group1rs]

Please boys and girls click on the link and vote many thanks.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Competition/Entry.aspx?EntryId=2980

[Paulbrown]

Looks great does that

Voted

[Dark_Hero]

Voted

[kentphil1]

Voted

[mdk1]

Have you got your battery sorted yet?

[group1rs]

Have you got your battery sorted yet?

Thanks for reminding me. I will pick up a new one from TPS tomorrow.

[group1rs]

Have you got your battery sorted yet?

Finally remembered to pick up a battery from TPS. Also fitted two new front Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas.

[group1rs]

May as well keep the thread alive! New owner Rob enjoying T20 VRS at Brands Hatch this Monday.

[dubDEAN]

i wasnt sold on the cupra r splitter but these pics are convincing me otherwise hmmmmm

[robertwaite]

Love this car so much. Credit to Pete for all the work. Just got to sort out a rumble on the near side which has got a bit louder since the track day.

I've only done a few vac deletes and the SAI has disappeared too. Other than that I'm just enjoying it.

[OutlawKen]

So a tiny pic appears in the vw mag and no introduction to the car!!! Hope theres gonna be more print on this great car?

[Paul thornton]

See this is up for sale again..

Wish I could justify two but I don't even use the one I've got!

Bargain for someone though.

Edited 10 January, 2017 by Paul thornton