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Matty's Orange Fabia Sport MKII 1.9TDi (vRS...:))

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Hi Charlie...

 

Apparently these have an offset bush centre which can be used for caster adjustment or anti-lift but not sure how should we set this up...The car will get full wheel aligment once everything is fitted...

 

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    Little update...My car looks bit different now. We went to Poland end of August for two weeks holiday. As I have already mentioned I discovered that lacquer is peeling on my Furby. I did try to speak

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    My car was tested on the track today...my handling mods were well worth it. I absolutely loved every minute I spent on the track. Now I'm off to find some track wheels and tyres, new Turbo, New FMIC

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    Pictures of the car as promised but please bear in mind that I hadn't had a chance to clean it yet as I only got back yesterday... :p   How the car looks with Weitec GT Hicon Coilovers:     New

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Oh ok, should help with launches/ drag racing.

I've only got regular powerflex bushes so wouldn't know about the set up sorry

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    No probs. Understand. There are little numbers inside these and you can set these up and we're wondering how should we adjust these...

    No idea on the adjustment either Matty, sorry.

    Coilovers are looking good. Hope you're having a good holiday

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    Looking goood!

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    Thanks Guys...Will work something out...He's a mechanic and should now what to do...;)

     

    My brand new looking Alloys should be ready to collect tomorrow. Been waiting really long time for all of these mods and hoping the wait was worth it...!!

     

    More pics will follow today and tomorrow... :happy:

    Hi Matty, been out of touch as I'm in Brazil, in basic terms the bushes need to be used to increase positive caster, by that I mean position the offset so the front wheel are moved slightly more towards the front of the car.

    Good luck, chuffed to see you getting all this on the car finally :thumbup:

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    Sooo I'm Back to the UK and my car is done and I absulutely love it and it handles great and it looks great and I can't wait to clean it and post some pics here so you can see the results...;)

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    We need a review on all those lovely chassis mods Matty!

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    Be patient please...:D

    I'll post the review soon, pics first...;)

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    Be patient please...:D

    I'll post the review soon, pics first...;)

    Chop, chop sir!! We're impatient round these parts!

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    Yes, this thread is useless without pictures :)

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    That review still not up???

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    Apparently not! :D

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    Well my English ain't great and google translate is playing up today...:D

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    Pictures of the car as promised but please bear in mind that I hadn't had a chance to clean it yet as I only got back yesterday... :p

     

    How the car looks with Weitec GT Hicon Coilovers:

     

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    New Brakes (Huge Thanks Boss Fox...!) and EBC Yellow Stuff Pads with ATE Blue Brake Fluid:

     

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    I can't believe I waited so long with upgrading the brakes, I feel much safer behind the wheel as I know that I can now stop the car quicker and braking distance is much shorter. Loving these and highly recommend this to anyone who's planning to test their skills on track one day

     

    Rear H&R ARB and SuperPro Suspension Bushes (Can't see these but trust me these make a huge difference):

     

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    The best thing you can do if you really want to improve the handling, I can now go through the corners using around 25% to 35% more speed and car feels like it's literally glued to the ground...I don't think I have actually managed to push the car to the limits yet but planning to in September at Castle Combe Track Day...:)

     

    Front and Rear Sparco Spacers (12mm Front and 17mm rear): 

     

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    These pics really don't do the justice, I love the new, more aggressive and wider look, the car really stands out and looks lovely

     

    My alloy wheels have been refurbed and looking great when clean...!!! I will post the pics of these once clean (I have to clean my Wife's White CitiGo First...)

     

    Thanks to all who helped me with choosing the right parts and giving me the great advice (Mark, Adam, Barrie, Richard, Charlie, Simon and many many more...!!!). I'm really grateful and over the moon with the car...

     

     

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    Great write up matty, glad you're happy with the car :)

    Could have cleaned it Matty! Tsk tsk!

    Looks great! Is the back adjusted all the way down? If not, get it lower. Front seems to be perfect and those brakes are great :)

    Wheels look awesome, glad you went for some spacers - will have a nose around it at the next meet if I come along.

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    Have to say I think it looks good.

    The ride height is obviously low, but not silly low and looks balanced to my eyes.

     

    Glad you are happy with the brakes.

     

    Just needs a taster session at Brands Hatch now, to see how it goes and get your eye in before September. :D

    Le me know when you are going. ;)

    Or you have Briskoda How Fast on Saturday 16th August...

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    Thank you Guys...! Appreciate your comments. Brands Hatch you say...hmmmmmmmm...:D

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    Car looks brilliant! Wheel spacers look bob on and your car has a real good looking stance now.

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    http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home/event-details?productid=2331 :happy:

    Or

    Brisky How Fast

    Brisky How Fast

    Brisky How Fast

    Brisky How Fast

    Brisky How Fast

    :rofl:

    I originally signed up for how fast and still really want to do it but planning the holiday in August and not sure about the dates...Decisons Decisons...lol

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    I'm planning to clean the car this weekend and will post more pics showing the brakes, coilovers, Alloys and everything else...;)

    Looking better and better!

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