Niges MK2 Golf Track car build in 5 weeks.. MASSIVE Thread !

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Great thread :grin:

Well done

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Another HUGE update, I`d forgotten I hadn`t been posting updates on here. Sorry.

Grab a coffee if you want to make your way through all this ! ;-)

Excellent Progress today ! I had been loaned an AP Racing Bias valve to test on the golf, I had tried everything else and the rears were STILL locking when I braked hard, which was very unsettling. I had tried combinations of pads but nothing had fixed it. Deciding that the Bias valve was about the only thing I hadn
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Nige - you are the busiest bloke I know. :thumb:
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Post by pablo »

Nige next time i read your updates i'm going to make a flask of tea and put a chicken in the oven to roast. What day is it :?

Seriously though mate that is some very nice work you've done there, well done :thumb:

Look forward to chating to you and seeing your car at Bedford :grin: [/b]
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pablo wrote:Nige next time i read your updates i'm going to make a flask of tea and put a chicken in the oven to roast. What day is it :?
I did suggest you get a cuppa at the start of this `update` :-D

See you in a few days :o
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Another top quality thread Nigel :-D
I love it how you get stuck into the greasy bits. Everyone talks about it, but you get out there and do the work yourself. Respect there mate :thumb:
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What a post, it's given me alot to think about cheers :wink:
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Post by Ben »

Spot on post - loved the lap passing a 'few' cars.
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Top write up fella, I really enjoyed that 8) :D .




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Post by ScoobieWRX »

I didn't bother with the coffee as i was too busy enjoying reading this. You've written and photoillustrated a complete guide here. Fantastic!! Absolutely top stuff and one of the very best write ups i have ever read. :notworthy:

Fascinating stuff and truly a cracking accomplishment sir!! :thumb:

By the way....

:o the ring in 8 mins!!! :o
Buggers cancelled my op just a couple of days before it was due. Inconsiderate barstewards!! :rant:

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Waiting now for another execution date!!:headhack:
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