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

[pip_vrs]

Looks awesome Phil! Bet you surprise a few on track thinking its justs a vRS behind them.

To be fair most people know its not a vrs due to the colour. Then when it doesnt create a smoke screen they realise its better than a vrs ;-)

[DanHarper]

Guy in the Megane at Croft asked me if you'd deliberately picked the ****est colour possible for your car, I said no and tried to explain Fantasy Green....

 

:P

[Outofthi5world]

Guy in the Megane at Croft asked me if you'd deliberately picked the ****est colour possible for your car, I said no and tried to explain Fantasy Green....

 

:p

Then they saw my Crocty and were like what the f***!?

[Tech1e]

To be fair most people know its not a vrs due to the colour. Then when it doesnt create a smoke screen they realise its better than a vrs ;-)

But it looks silver anyway

[pip_vrs]

Few parts to add to the list.. And new 'daily/drive to track day' wheels arrived. And fit :-)

Then i've been to collect some of Bens parts he's no longer using on his Fabia..

Fibreglass boot, will be getting sprayed obviously..

Perspex to replace the glass all round..

R8 coil packs..

Catch can..

Big injectors..

Oil cooler with thermostat..

Race car battery..

The list is getting shorter :-D

[Outofthi5world]

Wow! Some nice bits there.

[Tech1e]

Smooth boot lid will look nice.

[pip_vrs]

Smooth boot lid will look nice.

Not sure about rear plate/lights yet though

[benjen]

Already have a solution for that, you just didn't ask

Edited 1 September, 2016 by benjen

[DanHarper]

Bah I didn't see Ben advertising the cooler :(

 

Some nice bits... getting rather off the original plan now though :P

[hutchysrs50]

Some very nice bits indeed.

Nice to see an extreme version being built!

[pip_vrs]

Some very nice bits indeed.

Nice to see an extreme version being built!

 

That's not all I bought.. wait until my return from the 'ring for some BIG changes

[pip_vrs]

Already have a solution for that, you just didn't ask

 

Whats the solution?

 

I never thought, I actually thought the number plate was in the bumper :peek:

[benjen]

Whats the solution?

 

I never thought, I actually thought the number plate was in the bumper :peek:

clio mk2 number plate light that sits in the bumper and shines up on the tailgate

[Tech1e]

Or get some of those LED number plate screws that TVR use.

[pip_vrs]

Hmmm think i'll stick it in the window, it wont be driven at night. Then can take out on track days.

Other option is stick on vinyl type but i think the boot will be nice n clean without

[pip_vrs]

Well just messing about getting bits n bobs ready for my 'ring trip and noticed the drivers side drive shaft has knackered its boot again. Brand new done under 500 miles..

Spaffing out that hole, then hib side boot was knackered again bit not let any grease out. Seems weird why theres a hole it it..

Good job i have a spare built up..

[hutchysrs50]

That small hole looks like one of the rare occasions I would use the repair kits

[DanHarper]

Your taking ole smokey to the ring? Pre warn the AA

[pip_vrs]

Your taking ole smokey to the ring? Pre warn the AA

Sure am.

[pip_vrs]

_{Few pictures from my steady lap of the Nurburgring. Will update with lots more later..}

[pip_vrs]

Trip computer reset ready for the drive..

Steady drive down to Dover..

At Dover waiting for the 4am ferry..

Quick stop off at Spa to watch some Porsche racing..

500 miles down..

Then arrived at the accomodation..

And a well deserved beer..

Few ring pictures, will buy full res once ive found them all..

2nd home on the trip..

1316 miles over the weekend, one issue due to crimp coming loose on battery and loosing power steering on the second corner of the 'ring..

Average 31.7mpg which is bloody good!!

Amazing weekend away.

[pip_vrs]

Winter plans have started early..

Cable ties holding everything together :-)

More pics along the way

[pip_vrs]

Trying to get the car ready for Brands Hatch. Alot to do, no time to do it. So the basics done and it'll have to do.

Pad change on the front. Fitted 195/45/16 Rainsport3 on my spare (3rd set) of TD1.2s.

Alot more progress that ill update after the track day..

Think the previous owner used tiger seal to keep them on, took me ages to sand off.

[DanHarper]

(3rd set) of TD1.2s.

 

:( Wish I could find another set of 1.2s. Infact 2 more sets would be perfect!

 

Goodluck and hopefully see you on the way or if not, at the hotel.