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 phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #601
...again?________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
 Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 12:57
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro  Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #602
It's basically just an industrial rampant rabbit, right? Big spinny bit on the end of a shaft?New to the Ann Summers Industrial range  ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 13:22
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #603
Was chatting to a guy at work about my wire locating problem, when another guy walked past and overheard. One of those guys who's always go loads of weird shit. "Ah, what you need is a Fluke!". Eh? "I've got one in my car, I'll go and get it".Well yes basically it's exactly what I needed. Attach a cable at one end which puts a signal down a wire and a probe that detects the electromagnetic field the other end and you know which wire is which. Sounds pretty spot on to me.  Except it didn't work. No idea why, whatever. Instead, went about splicing into the main ignition feed. I didn't have any massive cable, but as the return from the ignition switch splits into two anyway I just ran two bits of 17A cable; that'll be more than enough, I've got barely any electrics to run any more other than the ECU. First up, get the little resistor. In case anyone ever needs a replacement, it's an 11W 3.3Ω jobby. EDIT: Wtf? Why can't this godforsaken forum display an Ohm symbol? Jeez, it's not 1995.  Both ends attached to wires to give a bit more choice on the location; spade on one end for the switch and a ring on the other to be earthed.  With that sorted, I made up and ran my little four-wire loom for the ignition, and stuck that behind the dash.  Under the ignition, you're looking for the double pole connector with orange & yellow on the key side, and white and a yellow & blue twin on the other. The white is the feed to the switch, so is probably the better choice to cut into. However I wanted to take advantage of the two wires, so I cut into the return. Make sure they're properly soldered and heatshrunk to minimise the chances of them coming undone...  And job done. Double-check against the diagram, and give it a go. Works a treat - engine cuts instantly, no drama, no issues restarting. Brucey. Took the car for a bit of a hoon after that, seeing as it's quite late. Got it up to temperature, oil cooler kicked in and doesn't seem to be p*ssing oil out, which is a bonus. Still over-cools on roads, but that's to be expected. The brakes are still weird (which is kinda to be expected, as I haven't changed them...) but do give the impression they'll be awesome once they're done. It seems to pull slightly to one side under really heavy braking, whether that's down to the imbalance due to air in the calipers, or one of the rear calipers sticking I don't know. I did have to free up one of the rears when I changed the discs, so maybe it's just siezed again. Possibly time to get them off and do a proper refurb job on them, oh joy. Maybe some other day eh? ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 20:26
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #604
owain wrote: Took the car for a bit of a hoon after that, seeing as it's quite late. Got it up to temperature, oil cooler kicked in and doesn't seem to be p*ssing oil out, which is a bonus. Thank god you didn't over tighten then! ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 20:42
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #605
I know! Imagine! I'd have saved two litres of really expensive brand new oil! Disaster.________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 20:42
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #606
Just use the cheap stuff ffs, you have the cheek to call me a tart!Owain go steal me a duct off an Evo, you must know of one somewhere ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 21:02
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #607
You cannot compare buying decent oil to polishing wires and spray painting the crumbs down the sides of your seats yellow to match your bodywork.Mate of mine had an evo, sold it three days ago though so you're out of luck there I'm afraid. Else I'd have robbed it right off. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 21:19
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #608
He should have the details of who he sold it to. Go and rob it anyway.________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 21:23
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #609
Owain, what sort of oil temps are you seeing on the road now, say driving normally?________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 22:07
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #610
Too cold from what he's been telling me. I don't get it though, isn't the cooler thermostatic? If so should it not just regulate it better as opposed to letting it run cold?________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 22:43
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #611
owain wrote: spray painting the crumbs down the sides of your seats yellow to match your bodywork.  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 12th Sep 2011 at 23:15
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #612
matt evans wrote: Owain, what sort of oil temps are you seeing on the road now, say driving normally? It barely hits 50 on the gauge when driving hard, but I've got no undertray so that's the temperature in the sump when suffering windchill as well. Certainly lower than I'd like, hence the cardboard bodge. The cooler doesn't kick in initially but as the stat is right up inside the engine it probably *is* easily 80 degrees plus in there, so gets routed off to the cooler where it hits the 13 degree air and gets over-cooled. Should be good on track though, which is what it's meant for anyway. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 08:07
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rikky
π¦ Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,793 Status: Offline |
Post #613
i had a digital gauge made up to monitor temperatures after the oil cooler was put on. it rarely shows over 70 on the road even thrashing it around b-roads. thought i had a problem at first but it's fine________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 10:30
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lewisdmz
Senior User  Location: plymouth Registered: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 504 Status: Offline |
Post #614
cjm_harris wrote:  This does look sweeet, love the colour combo. The only thing I regret about having a black car is that you're stuck with silver wheels (imo). Has this been weighed yet? |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 12:11
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rikky
π¦ Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,793 Status: Offline |
Post #615
btw owain you want some s1 106 rallye vents.. they fit into the foglight ducts on our bumpers. got 'em on mine  ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 12:38
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #616
lewisdmz wrote: Has this been weighed yet? Nope, should probably get round to that. rikky wrote: btw owain you want some s1 106 rallye vents.. they fit into the foglight ducts on our bumpers. got 'em on mine But I've got some shitty cloth from eBay, what's wrong with that? ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:00
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #617
owain wrote: But I've got some shitty cloth from eBay, what's wrong with that? Nothing, think of the weight saving ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:33
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #618
THANKYOU. Finally a man who understands.________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:34
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #619
what paint finish is on the wheels handsome man? |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:46
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davewagon
Senior User  Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
Post #620
owain wrote: THANKYOU. Finally a man who understands. You'll be wanting to get rid of the remaining side strips then ?? ________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job  |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:46
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #621
No need, I just paid £800 to have them filled with helium.________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 13:52
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #622
Oi fat blunt answer my question!  |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 16:28
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #623
roland rat wrote: Oi fat blunt answer my question! Ha! I'm not even trying and yet I keep ignoring your posts, it's fantastic. No idea. You'd need to ask Ash, bought them from him. Some kind of grey...? ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 16:31
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #624
owain wrote: roland rat wrote: Oi fat blunt answer my question! Ha! I'm not even trying and yet I keep ignoring your posts, it's fantastic. No idea. You'd need to ask Ash, bought them from him. Some kind of grey...? Sometimes you're less than helpful,and others you are totally f*cking useless This is one of the latter times  |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 18:11
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #625
Same as mine by the look of it, Anthracite, metallic finishes cost extra though. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 13th Sep 2011 at 18:14
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