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by vRSy
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Build threads
Topic: Mk2 Fabia vRS 1.4TSi (Twincharged) build thread
Replies: 35
Views: 6068

Several observations :) 1) Your investment in the Fabia is impressive. Serious $$$$ and commitment 2) That Golf is pretty nasty looking and I don't suppose you can take the stickers off :D 3) Not sure that I'd be posting 3 up 0-60 times of a courtesy car on public forums but I suppose it could also...
by vRSy
Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:41 am
Forum: Build threads
Topic: Mk2 Fabia vRS 1.4TSi (Twincharged) build thread
Replies: 35
Views: 6068

Car is niw away getting worked on. LOBO LO270 hybrid turbo, heatwrap and stage 3 remap Adjustable AST coilovers 330mm 2 piece discs and Caparo AP 4 pot VWRACING front and rearcanti roll bars VWRACING intake. In the meantime I've got their courtesy car. Stage 2+ VW Golf R, with 380hp, AST suspension,...
by vRSy
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: Build threads
Topic: Mk2 Fabia vRS 1.4TSi (Twincharged) build thread
Replies: 35
Views: 6068

New wheels and new brakes should save me around 10kg a corner. Wheels 3kg lighter, brakes 7 kg lighter.

So potentially 40kg total static weight removed, but even more when you consider the rotational and unsprung mass saving
by vRSy
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Custom chassis modifications
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Ive hit the jackpot with this now. Im having alot of R&D and development work done to my car over the next 6 months on mucho chassis/power parts.
by vRSy
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Build threads
Topic: Mk2 Fabia vRS 1.4TSi (Twincharged) build thread
Replies: 35
Views: 6068

BUT That wall happened last wednesday. Today is a week on and i am having a different map, from a differnt tuner :banghead: So i currently have the custom jabbasport map on my car and its very very good. BUT the night i got back from having it done i was contacted by APR who have now started to re-e...
by vRSy
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Build threads
Topic: Mk2 Fabia vRS 1.4TSi (Twincharged) build thread
Replies: 35
Views: 6068

Been a busy little bee recently A bit of background As said elier in this thread, i donated my car to Shark Performance to have them develop a remap for the 1.4TSI back in May last year in return for a F.O.C remap. I had been on the look out for a map and at the time was torn between APR Motorsport ...
by vRSy
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Custom chassis modifications
Replies: 4
Views: 659

no ideas then guys?
by vRSy
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Heavily modified cars and the new MOT rules
Replies: 10
Views: 1091

What was their take on remapped ECUs. There's alot of conflicting info about the new policy
by vRSy
Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Eagle F1 vs Conti SC5 for fast road & track
Replies: 8
Views: 731

id go for conti however the 595 can be brought in that size with little google "ing" as between the conti and the rsr there will be no comparing the two i know ive used both road and track the contis will just bubble and disintergrate if you have a medium to heavy car and know how to drive. but the...
by vRSy
Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Eagle F1 vs Conti SC5 for fast road & track
Replies: 8
Views: 731

I normally do have track orientated tyres but Im working out of the country from Apr-Dec this year so wont be driving the car, my wife will hence looking at road tyres that can also perform on track.

This year i wont get anywhere near 10 days in. Prob 2 or 3 at the most.