Barn's Project....returning to a leon.
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Thanks mate.
What I wanted from the car has changed somewhat since I got it. I think if I still had my original plan of keeping it immaculate I would be devestated.
As it happens I've discovered driving quickly in a controlled manner is much more fun so the car is now a fast road toy which will eventually be a track and Sunday car
I'm happy with that!NimR
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Thanks mate.
What I wanted from the car has changed somewhat since I got it. I think if I still had my original plan of keeping it immaculate I would be devestated.
As it happens I've discovered driving quickly in a controlled manner is much more fun so the car is now a fast road toy which will eventually be a track and Sunday car
Yeah, you're right there mate - adding your own personal touch is always good.
Haha I know what you mean, just putting alloys and lowering my Toledo has improved handling so much - working on getting a thread up soon. That's a great plan, all the best and I'll be keeping an eye on your thread
quick question dude i will be doin lcr inlet and charge pipe in next few weeks and just wanted to see with urself as i mind u did it a while back is there anything that causes problems or to look out for? seems simple enough to me
Assuming you're fitting it to a K03S?
Couple of problems I found, the chargepipe need to be spaced over a little and can sit very close to the PAS reservois. The top of the chargepipe needs you to make a custom pipe to the turbo as a standard one doesn't fit.
The last problem is the pipes off of the fuel rail foul (I can't remember what on) but you can carefully bend them out of the way. I think that's it mate.
nice one mate i got a custom silicone bend on my k03s to to 2.5" atm which is longer so should fit also changing all the hoses to braided and leaving them long so hopefully will be able to keep them out the way thanks for quick reply
thanks for quick reply
nice one mate i got a custom silicone bend on my k03s to to 2.5" atm which is longer so should fit also changing all the hoses to braided and leaving them long so hopefully will be able to keep them out the way
No probs mate glad to help
run into any issue just ask!
Been abit quiet on updates lately really....so heres a big one!
Ive been wanting to do a brake replacement for a while, got abit carried away and ended up ordering the Forge 6 pot 356mm setup!
They arrived today so heres some snaps.
Paired with EBC yellow stuff pads.
Test fitted them this evening, ill be bleeding them and bedding in tomorrow with any luck!
While I was at it I upgraded the rears to LCR calipers with EBC discs and pagid pads. Also replaced the wheel bearings for good measure and fitted LCR disc shields.
And lastly the parts awaiting fitment shelf! (some of these are now on the car)
All in all been a busy week!
Ive been wanting to do a brake replacement for a while, got abit carried away and ended up ordering the Forge 6 pot 356mm setup!
They arrived today so heres some snaps.
Paired with EBC yellow stuff pads.
Test fitted them this evening, ill be bleeding them and bedding in tomorrow with any luck!
While I was at it I upgraded the rears to LCR calipers with EBC discs and pagid pads. Also replaced the wheel bearings for good measure and fitted LCR disc shields.
And lastly the parts awaiting fitment shelf! (some of these are now on the car)
All in all been a busy week!
Amazing looking discs/callipers. I would love a set of these. The 356mm fitment looks great behind the LCR wheel. Does this mean that you're going KO4 then Barn?
Lovely brakes Barn! Good upgrade all round mate with the rear brakes not getting forgotten.
I'm sure she'll stop a bit better after this.
In terms of going for more power, think about it carefully, if you want to enjoy the car this summer don't go pulling it apart doing a rebuild, I'd wait till summer is over. Maybe just strip the car instead for power to weight gains
I'm sure she'll stop a bit better after this.
In terms of going for more power, think about it carefully, if you want to enjoy the car this summer don't go pulling it apart doing a rebuild, I'd wait till summer is over. Maybe just strip the car instead for power to weight gains
Nice. No flys on you lol
Awesome looking kit
You running the yellow stuff? Be interested to see how you get on one decent discs unlike mine where lol
Awesome looking kit
You running the yellow stuff? Be interested to see how you get on one decent discs unlike mine where lol
Thanks mate...over the moon with how they look...test drive tomorrow!
Amazing looking discs/callipers. I would love a set of these. The 356mm fitment looks great behind the LCR wheel. Does this mean that you're going KO4 then Barn?
Those brakes are awesome, I want some!
please don't go k04, go bigger
It'll be some kind of BT guys, but with a wedding to pay for its not gonne be in the next 12 months, unless something comes up to cheap to pass
Lovely brakes Barn! Good upgrade all round mate with the rear brakes not getting forgotten.
I'm sure she'll stop a bit better after this.
In terms of going for more power, think about it carefully, if you want to enjoy the car this summer don't go pulling it apart doing a rebuild, I'd wait till summer is over. Maybe just strip the car instead for power to weight gains
I wont be doing anything this summer except enjoying driving it mate, all this is future proofing.
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They are massive mate. Well worth the money im sure
Nice. No flys on you lol
Awesome looking kit
You running the yellow stuff? Be interested to see how you get on one decent discs unlike mine where lol
Thanks guys, i'll let you know how the pads perform over the weekend.
I noticed while fitting the brakes that the front anti roll bar drop link ball joint was knackered so I brought a pair of them and replaced them with some lemforder ones.
I've also noticed that the inner CV boot it split (its rattling around the shaft) so need to get that replaced soon too.
I've also noticed that the inner CV boot it split (its rattling around the shaft) so need to get that replaced soon too.
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Sexy mofo'in brakes those! Get pumping
Haha cheers Mike, you'll have to come have a look soon
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