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zac

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Does anyone have a knackered gearbox with third ratio still in tact? I've got an old box with all gears but third fine...I'm going to send it off to a company who want a good look at it.

Been told that they'll strengthen them around 30% and it'll cost <

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 23:54
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fletch

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Miles?
Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 23:57
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zac

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No mate, I was at Chipwizard's earlier and there was a guy in there who passed on the contact details. Said he'd had work done and recommended it. Worked out around

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Hit the limiter in 6th gear at 169mph (GPS - TomTom on the German autobahn). Still pulling like a train too. Cheers

- Phase 3 GTi-6 (409hp 'charged weekend toy)
- Phase 2.5 Rallye (daily driver)

R.I.P Pete Sims
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:01
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phillipm

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Shot peened and isotropic polish?

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Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:03
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zac

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I'd guess so, but it was a pretty fleeting call and he didn't actually say what he'd do.Laugh Doh

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Hit the limiter in 6th gear at 169mph (GPS - TomTom on the German autobahn). Still pulling like a train too. Cheers

- Phase 3 GTi-6 (409hp 'charged weekend toy)
- Phase 2.5 Rallye (daily driver)

R.I.P Pete Sims
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:06
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chris with a pug

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Miles offers a strengthening service, he has them shot peened and a coating applied.
Stan had his done if I remember rightly and his has stood up well.

Will be sending mine there as I think he is cheaper that what you will be paying.
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:10
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zac

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Oh okay, will give Miles a try then. Laugh

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Hit the limiter in 6th gear at 169mph (GPS - TomTom on the German autobahn). Still pulling like a train too. Cheers

- Phase 3 GTi-6 (409hp 'charged weekend toy)
- Phase 2.5 Rallye (daily driver)

R.I.P Pete Sims
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:21
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fletch

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No I meant Miles might have a spare cog mate Thumbs up

You could also get them cryogenically frozen as an alternative option.

frozen clicky
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:27
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miles

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Yes I have spare everything and offer the same service thru one of my supplier's of course.
As said I;ve done around 5 of these for Charged car's and all seems pretty good, At the end of the day it's a std box thou

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Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 01:50
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zac

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Do you think that a treated Xsara VTS box would be significantly stronger Miles?

PM me some more details if you would, as I definitely want a treated gearbox before I go to Le Mans and the 'Ring in June...

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Hit the limiter in 6th gear at 169mph (GPS - TomTom on the German autobahn). Still pulling like a train too. Cheers

- Phase 3 GTi-6 (409hp 'charged weekend toy)
- Phase 2.5 Rallye (daily driver)

R.I.P Pete Sims
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 03:18
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dollop

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zac wrote:
Does anyone have a knackered gearbox with third ratio still in tact? I've got an old box with all gears but third fine...I'm going to send it off to a company who want a good look at it.

Been told that they'll strengthen them around 30% and it'll cost <
Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 03:20
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