Definite workshop meet needs to be had now to accomplish the quickest FGF Fabia strip! :p

 

I got into work at 7:20am this morning to be confronted with this...

 

 

He does love a 1.4mpi.

I got into work at 7:20am this morning to be confronted with this...

He does love a 1.4mpi.

Ahh man, wish I'd known, I'd be there!

He's looking quite pleased with himself.

Engine was out by 9am!

so when is the 1.8t going in in???

so when is the 1.8t going in in???

 

We might get time tomorrow, depending on priorities.

Plan it to get the dash etc.. out first.

 

Need to overcome downpipe issues I suspect.

I am working and popping in and out while Taylor cracks on...

 

 

Should of said. I'm sitting at home doing sod all today!!! Could of popped down for a while

Should of said. I'm sitting at home doing sod all today!!! Could of popped down for a while

 

See you early tomorrow then.

See you early tomorrow then.

I will know later if I'm off tomorrow, and if you need a hand I will be there in the morning.

shame i'm so far away otherwise i would be helping

shame i'm so far away otherwise i would be helping

 

Appreciated.

 

Have to say, it's nice to have some Fabia based work on a Fabia project thread!

 

Managed to find the set of mk1 Fabia lexan windows and the FRP tailgate.  Which is nice.

Appreciated.

 

Have to say, it's nice to have some Fabia based work on a Fabia project thread!

 

Managed to find the set of mk1 Fabia lexan windows and the FRP tailgate.  Which is nice.

did you now. is the tailgate on clips or on the original boot latch?? much difference in weight?  

Was your old carbon fibre bonnet beyond economic repair?

Was your old carbon fibre bonnet beyond economic repair?

 

It was damaged, I need to look it out (it must be here somewhere...) and see Charlie.

We plan to use it, as this won't be road legal.

 

 

did you now. is the tailgate on clips or on the original boot latch?? much difference in weight?  

 

It's a fixed panel.

Can be adapted to use the hinges/lock but we'll just bond it on.

I expect the tailgate and glass will save around 25kg or so.

You can easily lift the bootlid with one hand.

 

We want the car under a tonne when it's finished.

Because the aim is 400bhp/tonne.

 

 

It's a fixed panel.

Can be adapted to use the hinges/lock but we'll just bond it on.

I expect the tailgate and glass will save around 25kg or so.

You can easily lift the bootlid with one hand.

 

We want the car under a tonne when it's finished.

Because the aim is 400bhp/tonne.

i guess as its a track car you can go as far like. Will be interesting to see how much the weight can drop down

A loose bootlid weighs an absolute ton, so serious saving by fitting a CF boot.  Probably the biggest single saving from one panel I bet.

A loose bootlid weighs an absolute ton, so serious saving by fitting a CF boot.  Probably the biggest single saving from one panel I bet.

i would say that then the doors would be the next in line

i would say that then the doors would be the next in line

 

I couldn't find lighter doors and on the fronts we definitely want to retain a crash structure.

It'll have a roll hoop inside as well.

 

Plan is to remove everything we don't need on the doors, including cutting excess metal off the rears.

 

As you say, being a non-road legal car we can take things further than is usually possible.

 

The primary focus was Santa Pod.  If it works there we might invest in better brakes and suspension and see if it works on a track.

I believe the Corrado's engine was a bit laggy making 420bhp on a 1.8 so not ideal for track work though...

I couldn't find lighter doors and on the fronts we definitely want to retain a crash structure.

It'll have a roll hoop inside as well.

 

Plan is to remove everything we don't need on the doors, including cutting excess metal off the rears.

 

As you say, being a non-road legal car we can take things further than is usually possible.

 

The primary focus was Santa Pod.  If it works there we might invest in better brakes and suspension and see if it works on a track.

I believe the Corrado's engine was a bit laggy making 420bhp on a 1.8 so not ideal for track work though...

420 thru the front wheels will always be an issue in the corners enless you have some uber sticky tyres but again its not a road car. what boost and torque does it produce Richard? can always swap you my lesser powered engine 

What happens when you let Taylor loose on your Fabia...  (for a single day!)

 

 

 

he's done well, i hope you made the lad a brew after all that 

he's done well, i hope you made the lad a brew after all that 

 

Several.

And bacon butties probably!

Christ!! Is Taylor there tomorrow?

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There goes Richard's stash of tea, biscuits and the bacon will take a severe reduction in numbers then!

Jeez, good progress, running and driving tomorrow?