Phil's Fabia 1.8t Build Thread (ex 1.2 12v)

[pip_vrs]

Todays update.. Handbrake cables in and adjusted. Started to bleed the brakes. Drivers rear caliper leaks, removed the hose to find all the threads gone [emoji35]

New caliper ordered, so went in a mardy.

Built up my 312mm calipers as ive sold them to a mate.

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[TrevorB33]

That's a shame any comeback from where you got them?

[pip_vrs]

Bought them at ed38 last year. Not sure if ive done it, the bolt does go tight butdoesnt seat properly so just weeps with gravety and ****es out with ezybleed [emoji23]

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[pip_vrs]

New caliper arrived today. Better late than never.

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[pip_vrs]

Swapped it over, only to find i e also knackered the thread on the hose. So need a new hose now.. Loosing the will to live [emoji38]

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[TrevorB33]

Is it done yet

[pip_vrs]

No..

 

[Tech1e]

With such a fine thread it's real easy to knacker the caliper/banjo. Plus when swapping to 256mm the standard hose is really only just long enough so you really have to be careful that it's started straight.

[pip_vrs]

With such a fine thread it's real easy to knacker the caliper/banjo. Plus when swapping to 256mm the standard hose is really only just long enough so you really have to be careful that it's started straight.

Yeah think thats what ive done.

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[Tech1e]

Yeah think thats what ive done.

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Done it myself, kicked myself after doing it too.

[pip_vrs]

Well ny new lines arrived. Then i realised i could have just bought the bolt bit [emoji849]

So rather than mess about with the whole line i swapped it over.

Gave the green a rub down..

And a quick first coat..

Then bled the system.. Clever me forgot to put the hydraulic seal in the other caliper though.. So ive ordered a new one as i cant find it. These rear brakes have been more trouble than the whole engine swap.

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[pip_vrs]

Good news all my bushes turned up..

And i did a buy.. Scale coilovers [emoji7]

They are just coilover porn [emoji23]

Just waiting on AwesomeGTI to get all the Whiteline ARBs back in stock before its all going to get fitted.

Going to handle like its on rails[emoji41]

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[Dark_Hero]

Never heard of those coilovers before. Look like a great setup though

[pip_vrs]

Never heard of those coilovers before. Look like a great setup though

American company. Alot of race cars use them. Whats your address got your stuff to send back [emoji12]

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[Skoda_Saint]

Better question would be the cost of the suspension... does look nice kit though

[TrevorB33]

Did you sell your wheels then off octy , them coilovers look good, I'm the same not heard of them, good to see progress

[pip_vrs]

Yeah Rotiforms have gone. So thats £1800 into the Fabia fund [emoji85]

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[Hyphons]

Those coilovers are dirty, reported to a mod for posting indecent photos

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[pip_vrs]

Those coilovers are dirty, reported to a mod for posting indecent photos

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[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

They cost a fair amount, but should be worth it.

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[TrevorB33]

Are they for 9n chassis polo then?

[pip_vrs]

http://www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk/products/scale-suspension-coilover-kit-innovative-series-volkswagen.html

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[Hyphons]

http://www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk/products/scale-suspension-coilover-kit-innovative-series-volkswagen.html

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Cheaper than I thought they'd be!

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[pip_vrs]

They're not too bad price wise. Still double what ive ever paif for coilovers [emoji38]

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[TrevorB33]

Still cheaper then mid range kws

[Hyphons]

They're not too bad price wise. Still double what ive ever paif for coilovers [emoji38]

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No, they're a brilliant price, you need to comprehend how much of a bargain you've got, KW V1 coils are £815 new, yours are near the same price with a tonne of extra goodies on them lol and they look cool as ****

Edit - that's for the Citigo btw

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Edited 15 February, 2016 by Hyphons