106 XSi track car: back up to date

[piggy123]

Hi all
finally pulled my finger out and got my arse on here so here goes.....

well about easter of this year the old man spotted a steal on 106 owners

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00041-3.jpg
was a 106 Xsi 1.4 at 115k with plenty of new OE parts on

when we got it though we noticed it was in some serious need of attention!!

so i completely stipped out the interior and noticed a few more spots that required a bit of TLC

front drivers inner wing, 2 drivers seat mounting points (both inner) and handbrake captive nuts were in need of TLC from the welder.

Once these were sorted the interior i wanted to keep went back in to end up like this
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00046-1.jpg
and a good service took place at the same time

Then it was MOT time which it passed with flying colours :D

it was now time to get cracking with a few bits and bobs i had at the time

i fit my pugsport 2 inch system along with some hardened rubber mounts for it
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00047-1.jpg
aswell as a raceland 4-2-1 mani and my adapted induction piping from my westie and a few other bits and bobs
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00048-1.jpg

unfortunately the breather kept having oil spat into it so it was time to fit a catch tank
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00139.jpg

then with a free weekend i thought sod it and broke out the tools again and knew it was about time i had my suspension fitted!!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00139.jpg
from this mess

add all these tasty goods (B8 dampers, faulkner 155lb springs and some Grp N top mounts)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00142.jpg

to give this
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00144.jpg

also thought it would be rude not to pop this arb in for the time being
19mm ------ 24mm
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00146.jpg

feels very nippy for a 1.4 and also nice and firm now the suspension has been sorted temporarily ;)

still sooooo many parts to fit aswell :D

[Viper]

looking nice soo far :y:

XSIs can look gorgeous when done properly :)

[piggy123]

fair bit more has been done, just waiting on phone cable to arrive so i can upload some more pics

also a nice big box of parts to fit :D

[Badgersport]

Finally .... Been waiting for this progress thread to pop up. Looks like some good progress so far. Car looked in very good nick when i saw it.

Looks like your xsi suffered from the same problem as my xsi did. Luckily the handbrake and drivers seat mounting point had already been done when i got my grubby mitts on it.

Do you plan on removing the dash and chopping the wiring like on your westie?

Ste

[piggy123]

Finally .... Been waiting for this progress thread to pop up. Looks like some good progress so far. Car looked in very good nick when i saw it.

Looks like your xsi suffered from the same problem as my xsi did. Luckily the handbrake and drivers seat mounting point had already been done when i got my grubby mitts on it.

Do you plan on removing the dash and chopping the wiring like on your westie?

Ste

thanks ste

dash ill come out to remove sound deadening at some point but will go back in this time :)

front doorcards still have to go aswell as spare wheel cage and exhaust heat shields and front bumper meshing but wiring will stay in one peice

[Colin]

Excellent! Non-sunroof model??? Keep it up mate.

[piggy123]

NON sunroof model FTW :)
the next few mods should be right up your street colin

[saxokid100]

Nice little projected!!!

[jpsaxo]

Looking good Bro, i reckon a photoshoot of the Mango and slagged xsi next to each other is on the cards when we get home :D

And get new pics up of the new progress!! Even if it means just going into town and getting a cable mate!

[Saxy1]

good progress so far mate.

[piggy123]

good progress so far mate.

Nice little projected!!!

cheers guys :)

one on the way JP from japan off ebay £1.27 delivered :D

needs a good clean aswell before any pics so i will commit myself to a day working on our cars :D
shoot sounds good to me JP
what do you reckon to a black roof?

[jpsaxo]

needs a good clean aswell before any pics so i will commit myself to a day working on our cars :D
shoot sounds good to me JP
what do you reckon to a CARBON roof?

I say yes ;) That cables been coming for a month or so now...

[JamesR]

Looking great mate. You planning on getting a cage and buckets? doing anything more to the engine?

Like the way its coming along, cant wait to see it when its fineshed. :y:

[jpsaxo]

Its yes to at least one of those questions, but ill let Sam inform you properly mate!

[PSPDan]

Looking good mate :y:

[saxo_madd]

nice car mate really wanted one od these for my first car just couldnt find on lol

[piggy123]

Looking great mate. You planning on getting a cage and buckets? doing anything more to the engine?

Like the way its coming along, cant wait to see it when its fineshed. :y:

cheers pal, i intend on getting an OMP half cage at some point in time when i have plenty of expendable cash, as for the buckets see my next post :D

also for the engine side of things there is a tasty chunk of metal in my next post aswell

Looking good mate :y:

thanks :)

nice car mate really wanted one od these for my first car just couldnt find on lol

so easy to find imo, but not cheap to insure tbh

[piggy123]

well finally im not at work or working on someone elses car and my cable has arrived woo hoo :D , so its time for a much needed update

after a good hoover, wash and polish
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00435.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00437.jpg

then me and the old man broke out the welder to forge a custom subframe for my lotus elise drivers seat, with a lick of paint addded gave this
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00439.jpg
fitted
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00441.jpg
plus (thanks to rallyesax off SSC :) )
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00477.jpg
=
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00471.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00472.jpg

i also bought an OMP corsica 350mm with a lightweight boss to continue the slag theme throughout :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00447.jpg

[shooorn94]

Looking good. The pugsport sounds immense on your xsi, a proper raspy machine ;)

Installing a cup holder in the steering column? I like your thinking :p

You honestly can't tell this car is a K reg motor such good condition from the outside, and now in good hands, keep it up :y:

[piggy123]

cheers sean :)
no cup holder lol
got your text will be a few more weeks until i can do the back due to working so much
could i let you know in a few days

[shooorn94]

Yeah that's absolutely fine buddy I'll free up a weekend when you're free. Text/pm or give me a ring whenever you wanna get some money towards that half cage ;)

Hope you're good anyway? Any trackdays planned for the xsi this side of june?

[piggy123]

Yeah that's absolutely fine buddy I'll free up a weekend when you're free. Text/pm or give me a ring whenever you wanna get some money towards that half cage ;)

Hope you're good anyway? Any trackdays planned for the xsi this side of june?

yeh i will contact you tomorow or tuesday :)
ahhh im good thanks, yes only one so far (practical performance in the park[mallory park] )
need to get both mine and josh's done by then :(

[piggy123]

few teaser shots of whats to come :D

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00484.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00485.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00486.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00488.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00487.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00474.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00475.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00476.jpg

[Liam_]

Nice selection of kit there. :) What cam you got bud?

[Dan]

Great little project mate

[jpsaxo]

Sam i didnt know you'd acquired that cam / ecu :D

Will it be in ready for the ring? Also didnt know you'd got group n engine mounts mate!

[piggy123]

Nice selection of kit there. :) What cam you got bud?
cheers :)
its a newman 280
Great little project mate
thanks
Sam i didnt know you'd acquired that cam / ecu :D

Will it be in ready for the ring? Also didnt know you'd got group n engine mounts mate!

course it will be all ready set up to try and fend off some of the more powerful cars at the ring:D
the mounting kit is yours but i want a set fitting before 'PP in the park' and will be ordering a set soon enough anyways :)

[jpsaxo]

Sam i believe the 8v ones are different to the 16v mounts, you will have to check tho mate!Have you put the powerflex in the lower mount yet?

So the cam and ecu will all be in before the ring? and the second seat? Sweeeettt :D

[piggy123]

Sam i believe the 8v ones are different to the 16v mounts, you will have to check tho mate!Have you put the powerflex in the lower mount yet?

So the cam and ecu will all be in before the ring? and the second seat? Sweeeettt :D

i will have to look into that then
yes the powerflex lower mount is already in
and the cam will be in and all mapped up before the ring aswell as my 2nd seat
fancy letting me use your harnesses for PP in the park? and possibly one for the ring as mine arent that amazing!! :(

[jpsaxo]

Mount them on the bottom in the middle like i do with mine for starters imo... And also ill keep my eye out for some decent ones for you...

TRS yeah? and 4 point? 3inch?

P.s. thought dad was taking mine on track at PPC, so he'll need them?

[piggy123]

Mount them on the bottom in the middle like i do with mine for starters imo... And also ill keep my eye out for some decent ones for you...

TRS yeah? and 4 point? 3inch?

P.s. thought dad was taking mine on track at PPC, so he'll need them?


yeh the TRS 4 point 3 inch
dad will only need one :) i can borrow the other one
*cough* engine mounts or a harness (4 point, 3 inch, same buckle style as yours) for my birthday *cough*

[jpsaxo]

yeh the TRS 4 point 3 inch
dad will only need one :) i can borrow the other one
*cough* engine mounts or a harness (4 point, 3 inch, same buckle style as yours) for my birthday *cough*

Find me a set for 20quid and they are yours ;) And yes you can borrow the other one - sounds like a plan!

[piggy123]

a set of engine mountings or harnesses?
neither can be found for that cheap tbh pal :(

[jpsaxo]

Exactly you plank ;) Just keep your eye out for some second hand like mine mate!

[AlexB]

josh dont be so mean!!
sam steal it hes the other side of the world whats he going to do :D

[jpsaxo]

josh dont be so mean!!
sam steal it hes the other side of the world whats he going to do :D

Dont tempt him Alex!!! :D

[piggy123]

cant do that, his car is already strutless :D
and has no front brakes or seats

how long until the springs and top mounts are here JP? oh and your seats?
you want me to go get your brakes this sunday?
how much does aaron need for them? (they come with any lines ect.? )

hows america alex/lee?

[jpsaxo]

cant do that, his car is already strutless :D
and has no front brakes or seats

how long until the springs and top mounts are here JP? oh and your seats?
you want me to go get your brakes this sunday?
how much does aaron need for them? (they come with any lines ect.? )

hows america alex/lee?

Bastard :P I'll PM you with all the details mate.

Well the PM's not working, so i've text you mate!

[Hugo]

Looks good mate! Congratz!!

[E3D]

paint ur roof ;) plans look real good its guna fly with those cams was quite impressed already for a 1.4.

[jpsaxo]

paint ur roof ;) plans look real good its guna fly with those cams was quite impressed already for a 1.4.

Its a track slag, why would he want to do that?!!With those cams / the remapped ecu it should be pushing AT LEAST 120bhp i'd imagine?! :D

[piggy123]

Looks good mate! Congratz!!
thanks :)
paint ur roof ;) plans look real good its guna fly with those cams was quite impressed already for a 1.4.
its the box that makes it feel so quick
only problem is on the M'way

[piggy123]

Its a track slag, why would he want to do that?!!With those cams / the remapped ecu it should be pushing AT LEAST 120bhp i'd imagine?! :D
im painting my roof matt black (chalkboard style)

im hoping for 125bhp with the other bits im getting

*HINT* S1 _ _ _ _ _ :D

[shooorn94]

new box Sam? :p

Chalkboard style? I like that idea, something different. I may have to leave you a message on the roof if I ever see it parked about ;)

Updates look good as always man, been having a look at Practical performance in the park, just the one session? Their prices are cheap may go on a novice day when the cars sorted, cheers for that.

[rushy_23]

Bout time you sorted a thread. Guess Josh makes up for that with his 3492340235 threads lol!

Cars really coming on well man. Be good to catch up at a meet.

[jpsaxo]

Bout time you sorted a thread. Guess Josh makes up for that with his 3492340235 threads lol!

Cars really coming on well man. Be good to catch up at a meet.

hahaha Rush, i just have a lot to say thats all, And you feckers are never on anymore to chat to :P

Sam - I'd imagine something around that. And yes the S1_ _ _ _ _ was my idea, told dad that its a must ;)

Oh and i like the chalk idea for the roof!

[piggy123]

new box Sam? :p

Chalkboard style? I like that idea, something different. I may have to leave you a message on the roof if I ever see it parked about ;)

Updates look good as always man, been having a look at Practical performance in the park, just the one session? Their prices are cheap may go on a novice day when the cars sorted, cheers for that.

nope not a new box
its off a rallye and has 5 letters _ _ _ _ _
matt black roof :) dont know if there is any spaces left for me to go on track :(

Bout time you sorted a thread. Guess Josh makes up for that with his 3492340235 threads lol!

Cars really coming on well man. Be good to catch up at a meet.

lols rushy :)
whens the next meet, if they were more my way i would go but 1hr 1/2 is a bit too far imo; also trying to get josh's done before the ring and mine before PP in the park

hahaha Rush, i just have a lot to say thats all, And you feckers are never on anymore to chat to :P

Sam - I'd imagine something around that. And yes the S1_ _ _ _ _ was my idea, told dad that its a must ;)

Oh and i like the chalk idea for the roof!

where' mincer when you need him
got chalk, Errrr....

tb type induction noise will be coming my way soon enough


bit more progress with mine today, sanded down all the interior rust forming,2 coats of primer and half a coat of miami blue as rattle can ran out :(

[infamousaidy]

looks good, tho those seat frames dont look overly, whats the word? hmm, safe?

[piggy123]

trust me they are :D

rock solid, checked them today for any stress marks after a month of use and nothing :)
so the other one is going to be made

started prepping interior for respray and cleaned it all out

[dannygti]

got chalk??



looking great sam, not noticed this thread. cant wait to see it in the flesh mate.
seats are cool man.

you not coming to the ring???

[piggy123]

ofcourse i am you spanner what you think all this consistant/persistant work is for :D

fancy selling your harnesses danny :D

need some proper 4 points

[dannygti]

ofcourse i am you spanner what you think all this consistant/persistant work is for :D

fancy selling your harnesses danny :D

need some proper 4 points

lol good stuff, i was gonna have to come over to yours and persuade you to come lol.

i do mate, in a couple of weeks...

[piggy123]

come over anyway and you can help me clean it and do some work on it :D

PM'd about harnesses

[dannygti]

come over anyway and you can help me clean it and do some work on it :D

PM'd about harnesses

i will be down hopefully the week before the ring to get all our cars sorted :P
thats if im not dead as im going to magaluf the 2 weeks before the ring lol..

ok mate.

[piggy123]

i assume you will be recovered when we go to 'das ring' as 'das shitburger' is waiting for you :D

how many kegs you bringing back this time?

[dannygti]

i assume you will be recovered when we go to 'das ring' as 'das shitburger' is waiting for you :D

how many kegs you bringing back this time?

hhaaaaa dont forget the "jaeigermeister" lol.

ill take back as many as i can fit in my car lol.

oh and sam, im already prepared....... ive ........"got chalk" ;):p:panic:

[piggy123]

im gonna have to get me some aswell :)
need to write on the track again maybe make an addition to ours from last year :D

we need a pic of all of us on the karusel this time :D

[jpsaxo]

haha loving the banter :D

Danny you need to drop my seats off whenever they arrive so you can check out the progress then :D

I seriously am looking forward to the ring now, 5 months 1 week to go...

[piggy123]

plenty of time to still get a lot of work done :D

[AlexR]

Nice invisible roll cage spamuel!

[piggy123]

it does need one but i am stuck for cash atm as im rebuilding the entire engine in a few weeks
got a few more bits on the way aswell :)

[piggy123]

well this weekend was rather productive

managed to remove my old suspension setup of the 155lb custom faulkners, bilstein B8's and Grp N top mounts in exchange for some 175lb custom faulkners, Grp N Bilstein front dampers and some Grp N top mounts

at the same time i ave the strut itself a lick of paing after a sand down to tidy it up :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00513.jpg

and since the tools were out and the calipers and discs had come off it would be rude not to improve the stopping power :)
so some 266mm brakes were fitted with drilled and grooved discs and a set of std. pads to save the mintex ones for the ring
also a set of braided hoses
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00511.jpg

then before the wheels were fit we fit my repainted lower strut brace
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00514.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00515.jpg

then i went to see the lads at the garage and help them finish a lowering job
i took this while i was there:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00517.jpg

good upgrade
and feels more complete now :)

just need my track tyres and rear beam sorting now to finish off my set up :)

[AlexB]

looking nice sam
looked better in the flesh than the pics

[AlexR]

So you've nicked half of your brothers car ;) :P

All makes sense with him upgrading.

Good work mate :D

[AlexB]

would you not do the same alex

i know i would its like me with arons car lol
it soon went onto mine lol

[jpsaxo]

So you've nicked half of your brothers car ;) :P

All makes sense with him upgrading.

Good work mate :D

Pretty much, my car now has no struts or interior/seats :( Lol!

Looking good Sam, how does it feel compared to your b8/155lb set up? and how do the brakes feel? E-mail me those pictures please ;)

P.s. the garage door's on the wrong side of the garage!! Lol

[piggy123]

looking nice sam
looked better in the flesh than the pics
cheers al :)

So you've nicked half of your brothers car ;) :P

All makes sense with him upgrading.

Good work mate :D
alex you know anyone with a spare 22mm front arb going?
what you think my next move handling wise should be?
would you not do the same alex

i know i would its like me with arons car lol
it soon went onto mine lol
lols you theif!!!
Pretty much, my car now has no struts or interior/seats :( Lol!

Looking good Sam, how does it feel compared to your b8/155lb set up? and how do the brakes feel? E-mail me those pictures please ;)

P.s. the garage door's on the wrong side of the garage!! Lol

lol @ the garage door
set up feels more complete and more controllable
is rather severe on the arse and back though :P

[jpsaxo]

lol @ the garage door
set up feels more complete and more controllable
is rather severe on the arse and back though :P

Lol, just showed Richie and he laughed as well!

Well if you had more "practical" seats maybe it wouldnt hurt :P Lol, glad the suspension feels a good step up :D

[Ryan]

cant belive you are saying that its to hard at the rear now you big girl :P

[piggy123]

i have rallyesax's old seats (steve) there is no padding at all!
and i have a majorly boney arse :P
not too hard just uncomfortable for long journeys 2hr+ (pillow jobby)

[piggy123]

cant belive you are saying that its to hard at the rear now you big girl :P

i meant on my back as i hurt it snowboarding and all the little vibrations run straight through me
pot holes hurt!!

the rear needs to be stiffer!!! and lower! and with better brakes!!

[AlexR]

I definitely wouldn't fit a bigger front ARB. 19mm is more than sufficient! Harder springs, softer ARBs.

Seeing as you have grpNs, some 200lb front springs 240mm, with 21mm torsion bars, 22mm rear arb(no bigger) and the 19mm front ARB should be sweet!

[Ryan]

I never found pot holes to be to bad with the saxo...

i guess my recaros cushion it better than your seats must.

[piggy123]

I definitely wouldn't fit a bigger front ARB. 19mm is more than sufficient! Harder springs, softer ARBs.

Seeing as you have grpNs, some 200lb front springs 240mm, with 21mm torsion bars, 22mm rear arb(no bigger) and the 19mm front ARB should be sweet!
wont be going stiffer springs as its more a road car atm
as for torsion bars i cant afford them :(
im running 24mm rear arb, what is the problem with running this?

I never found pot holes to be to bad with the saxo...

i guess my recaros cushion it better than your seats must.

ill let you sit in them next time your about this way :)
thare pretty brutal

[piggy123]

another little teaser for whats to come for my car
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00504.jpg

[AlexB]

i wonder samuel

[piggy123]

wonder what alex :P

got to love the copper brake lines :)

[AlexB]

indeed mate

ill be pulling my beam off later i think so that box is yours :y:

[jpsaxo]

Very Nice Sam - didnt know you were doing that! I dont know about most things judging by the amount of times ive said that in this thread!

[piggy123]

lols :)

made a bit more progress with yours today JP
will send the photos soon as i have work now!

sweet cheers al :)
when you come over we will leave lee to clean mine and we can finish stripping josh's :D

[jpsaxo]

lols :)

made a bit more progress with yours today JP
will send the photos soon as i have work now!

sweet cheers al :)
when you come over we will leave lee to clean mine and we can finish stripping josh's :D

Take care of mine - I know what Alex is like at stripping cars **Cough the 1.1 in the middle of a meet Cough**

Anyway photo's please... And so what does the future hold for this beast then Sam... Tell us all....

[Xsi16v_Jk]

Nice car fella

[piggy123]

Take care of mine - I know what Alex is like at stripping cars **Cough the 1.1 in the middle of a meet Cough**

Anyway photo's please... And so what does the future hold for this beast then Sam... Tell us all....

photo's have been sent :)
not loads has been done as i cant undo 4 torx screws in rear belt cover cards

future holds a lot
hopefully it will be near done within the start of may first job is rear beam and copper brake lines :)

Nice car fella

thanks matey :)

[Hpi_matrix]

Sweet as car mate

[piggy123]

Sweet as car mate

thanks pal

[waites]

slagggg

[piggy123]

kinndddaaaa :)

[AlexB]

sam
you have slag competition
the gti is at no dash stage just one seat and a seatbelt (harnesses need packaging to sell)
rear brackets will be out soon too :)

[piggy123]

no point in trying to compete
yours is an out and out track car :)
however mines A LOT quicker than yours is atm lols

[jpsaxo]

Cheers for the pics matey, have you got those new harnesses yet?

[piggy123]

Cheers for the pics matey, have you got those new harnesses yet?

no problems pal :)

no i havn't paid for them yet as the guy hasn't sent me his paypal address yet ;(
really want them ASAP aswell :wall:

[rushy_23]

Ahh thought you were semi local? Or is it Leceister? That rings a bell.. Never mind sure we will catch up at some point.

Progress is good buddy, really does help to have a Dad thats as motivated and involved in your project too. Good stuff!

[piggy123]

Ahh thought you were semi local? Or is it Leceister? That rings a bell.. Never mind sure we will catch up at some point.

Progress is good buddy, really does help to have a Dad thats as motivated and involved in your project too. Good stuff!

well i live in the middle of know-where :(
30 mins from leicester city centy
30 mins fron nuneaton

right near market bosworth :)

it sure does help :D

todays plans are to whore the car up with assistance from LEE_VTR1 and maybe AlexVTS

will get some before and after pics

[AlexB]

maybe spamuel maybe

i think lees bringing me after ive sorted the german ripoff of a british classic

[piggy123]

lols
cheers alex :)

[jpsaxo]

I've heard this car is quite quick... Lol

[AlexB]

it seems to be tbh

gives me hope for mine being a pocket rocket tbh as it was chasing willsy rather well and i have xsi box and a few more hp
allthough this is a well built little car and mine was built by me :S

[piggy123]

it seems to be tbh

gives me hope for mine being a pocket rocket tbh as it was chasing willsy rather well and i have xsi box and a few more hp
allthough this is a well built little car and mine was built by me :S

hehe thanks
mine needs more torque :(

XSi box rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alex you wait for mine and lee's to be cammed... will be quick then

[AlexB]

i dunno how mine will run yet as its not mapped (im expecting a bit lumpy lol)

im qute interested tbh as they will both be good cars
yours especially as its so light

and i caqnt wait to get mine going on the xsi box

[piggy123]

oh alex when your free again we need to attack josh's car strippage style :)

you will need to bring some of your tools aswell :(

[AlexB]

i will gladly come over and strip the mango beast lol

[Hot_Hatch]

Whats going on with the ECU mate? isnt your car a 1.4? so would need a 3.1 ECU rather than MM?

Cars is coming on rather quickly!

[jpsaxo]

**My ears are burning**, Alex you be careful!

[AlexB]

itll be fine josh
im quite gentle working on others cars

its just mine where i rip the interior out at random

[piggy123]

i will gladly come over and strip the mango beast lol
lols :)
Whats going on with the ECU mate? isnt your car a 1.4? so would need a 3.1 ECU rather than MM?

Cars is coming on rather quickly!
i have a mapped 1.4 ecu with my cam in it and rallye inlet so similar spec to what im going :) so hopefully should work
any tips would be appreciated though :D
**My ears are burning**, Alex you be careful!
lol JP
we will be careful!
ill make sure of that

[Hot_Hatch]

The ECU you have in the picture is off a 1.6 8v yes?

If so it wont plug into your 1.4 loom:(

[AlexB]

its off a furio iirc so its 1.4 8v

[rushy_23]

itll be fine josh
im quite gentle working on others cars

its just mine where i rip the interior out at random

Im having flashbacks of me cringing while Alex chucked tools over my bonnet whle the Pug was at the garage. Good luck Josh :p

Did anyone guess the what the S1 _ _ _ _ _ was? Trick mod imo if its what I think it is :D

[Hot_Hatch]

its off a furio iirc so its 1.4 8v

Its a magnetti ECU so its not plug and play on the bosch loom which the xsi uses...

[AlexB]

Im having flashbacks of me cringing while Alex chucked tools over my bonnet whle the Pug was at the garage. Good luck Josh :p

what tools were they rush???

[Hot_Hatch]

Also if it was mapped on a furio it will be terrible on the xsi if you did wire it in... different head, inlet manifold, compression ratio, rev limit and a higher fpr

[rushy_23]

what tools were they rush???

Chainsaw, pickax, sledgehammer. Usual Dr Alex tools!

[AlexB]

lol was i doing the juggling routine???
or was it when you asked me to tidy the mullet up?

[rushy_23]

Nah dude that was the tools for making the tea from what I remember!

[AlexB]

haha im not that mad

[jpsaxo]

Also if it was mapped on a furio it will be terrible on the xsi if you did wire it in... different head, inlet manifold, compression ratio, rev limit and a higher fpr

A good point well made... Sam i think your going to have to give the ecu a miss and just get your xsi mapped once the cam and S1 thingy _ _ _ _ is in!

[Hot_Hatch]

I honestly think a bigger cc is a far healthier and cheaper option leaving more scope for improvement. The 'Z' stamp cam in the TU3 engine is already fairly hairy and unless the new cam you have is bigger enough to warrant tdc clearance issue you'll be lucky to see 3-4 bhp from it. Rallye inlet is a good un, if you fit it right you can get away without a re map sometimes. But still, i'd go for a 1.6 8v/16v everytime! I've been there and done that with the 1.4 and the 1.6 8v and now i would never go back!

[jpsaxo]

He's always been a 1.4 Monkey mate, you'll never change his mind of that - trust me! Plus im told it was right up the arse of Willsy's cammed 16v so its pretty quick as it currently stands...

[AlexB]

it ran away from my breathed gti a few months back and that was 137 bhp (proven in a maha)

so its deffinatly no slouch
its lost some weight since then and had a suspension and brake upgrade aswell

after the 2 xsis ive seen/driven i would have one tbh just as there very underestimated

[Hot_Hatch]

Yeh i've owned a few in standard and modified form. I'd certainly be interested to see what is already in this 1.4 if you say it'd keep up with a 16v?

Personally i wouldnt touch it if it was that quick!

[piggy123]

Also if it was mapped on a furio it will be terrible on the xsi if you did wire it in... different head, inlet manifold, compression ratio, rev limit and a higher fpr
his head was a rallye head with newman 280 cam in and rallye inlet
the worst that can happen is it doesnt work!! if so ill have to get my ECU mapped for my particular setup :(
A good point well made... Sam i think your going to have to give the ecu a miss and just get your xsi mapped once the cam and S1 thingy _ _ _ _ is in!
cant wait for the S1 _ _ _ _ _ to be fitted supposedly it sounds like bodies kinda
I honestly think a bigger cc is a far healthier and cheaper option leaving more scope for improvement. The 'Z' stamp cam in the TU3 engine is already fairly hairy and unless the new cam you have is bigger enough to warrant tdc clearance issue you'll be lucky to see 3-4 bhp from it. Rallye inlet is a good un, if you fit it right you can get away without a re map sometimes. But still, i'd go for a 1.6 8v/16v everytime! I've been there and done that with the 1.4 and the 1.6 8v and now i would never go back!

i have a newman 280 which is another 16 degrees of lift on top of std. Xsi cam
S1 inlet is a must
do you have a walkthrough of how to fit the S1 inlet properly?
what did you do to your 1.4 8v? and 1.6 8v?
thanks for all the comments :D
and thanks alex and rushy for the thread hijack :hijack: lols

[piggy123]

He's always been a 1.4 Monkey mate, you'll never change his mind of that - trust me! Plus im told it was right up the arse of Willsy's cammed 16v so its pretty quick as it currently stands...
1360cc FTW :D
it ran away from my breathed gti a few months back and that was 137 bhp (proven in a maha)

so its deffinatly no slouch
its lost some weight since then and had a suspension and brake upgrade aswell

after the 2 xsis ive seen/driven i would have one tbh just as there very underestimated
only really pulled away until 80ish then you very slowly clawed it back :(

Yeh i've owned a few in standard and modified form. I'd certainly be interested to see what is already in this 1.4 if you say it'd keep up with a 16v?

Personally i wouldnt touch it if it was that quick!

stripped, pugsport, mani, induction kit and few other little bits and bobs thats it engine wise so far

[piggy123]

more pregress made over the weekend and this week
well alex and lee came over to give me hand whoring it up and doing some more stripping :)

just started
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00526.jpg

ICE CREAMMMMM!!!! alex lols
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00527.jpg

fogs with backing plates and grille removed from my bumper (has been pulled up since)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00528.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00529.jpg

then the bumper strips were removed for prepping and painting
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00532.jpg

thought it would be rude not to T-cut the side strips to try and get them blackish :) , can really tell the difference :D
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00533.jpg

4 bucket of wash and wax and a load of polish later
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00538.jpg

a little package arived aswell :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00535.jpg

Xsi badge t-cut and re polished back to its former glory
and the colour match of the strips painted
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00537.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00539.jpg

then strips fitted after some back to black treament
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00540.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00541.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00542.jpg

ASW i am :P
more to come shortly if i get a few bits i wanted :D

[Hot_Hatch]

Those polybushes wont fit:( they are for lower spec models with outer bushes. I seem to be the bearer of bad news for you!

You need some like these in 20mm unless you have uprated your arb?
http://106parts.co.uk/s2/page1.php?area2=1&sitepage=7&area3=23&area4=19&part=2445

[piggy123]

oh dammit :(
i have a 20mm arb
i will have a look to see if i can uprate my arb to fit them in some way shape or form

[piggy123]

I seem to be the bearer of bad news for you!

You need some like these in 20mm unless you have uprated your arb?
http://106parts.co.uk/s2/page1.php?area2=1&sitepage=7&area3=23&area4=19&part=2445


you sure are :(

brilliant thanks :)
atleast i know what im looking for now

[Hot_Hatch]

You cant adapt the arb to fit i am afraid buddy. You going to Llandow in april?

[piggy123]

no im not :(

my car wont be done by then and not tracking it until its rebuilt now!
PPC in the park is the first tester for it then a random cheap trackday as final tuning tester
then DAS RING :D

[Hot_Hatch]

I'm doing the ring in July:)

Supposed to be doing mallory park too but i may not be able to make it now:(

[AlexB]

hahahahaha the ice cream piccy!!!

IIIIIICE CREEEEEEAAAAMMMMM!!!!!!!!

[welch]

nice car mate i like

[shooorn94]

Looking good sam, glad it got a good whoring looks really good cleaned up the shine on the bonnet looks so nice... only ever seen it in the dark :(

I think a decent photography session is in order for the xsi when it's sorted man, need to see some pics other than at the garage/outside your house ;)

[AlexR]

Spamuel, ditch that crappy 1.4!

Hot hatch, are you going to the ring with mankee? I'll be over then, we can do an XSi showdown LOL Met you at the beer festival a while back btw with mankee etc ;)

[Hot_Hatch]

Yeah i remember you were one of the non finishers with the curry. haha.

I'm going over with a few fellas from the RR not sure when mankee is planning to go

[piggy123]

nice car mate i like
thanks pal :)

Looking good sam, glad it got a good whoring looks really good cleaned up the shine on the bonnet looks so nice... only ever seen it in the dark :(

I think a decent photography session is in order for the xsi when it's sorted man, need to see some pics other than at the garage/outside your house ;) lols yeh only when its got the new rear beam and new alloys on will i start becoming an ASW :P

Spamuel, ditch that crappy 1.4!

Hot hatch, are you going to the ring with mankee? I'll be over then, we can do an XSi showdown LOL Met you at the beer festival a while back btw with mankee etc ;)
why :( 1360cc FTW!
you taking your XSi to the ring this year alex?

Yeah i remember you were one of the non finishers with the curry. haha.

I'm going over with a few fellas from the RR not sure when mankee is planning to go
you still coming mallory park?
if not do you have a track pass going as ill take it off your hands :P

[AlexR]

Pah it was a big curry, and i had drank a LOT of beer, i have never felt so full in my life LOL went back and fell asleep!

We're going over the 24th or thereabouts, for 5 days :D Taking the XSi now, on a trailer!

[piggy123]

Pah it was a big curry, and i had drank a LOT of beer, i have never felt so full in my life LOL went back and fell asleep!

We're going over the 24th or thereabouts, for 5 days :D Taking the XSi now, on a trailer!

why trailored?
any ideas if i could run a 280 newman cam unmapped for running in the engine period or would it be undriveable?

can i get a map swapped over to another ECU?

[AlexB]

looked rather good tonight sam

[JamesR]

Looking good :y:

Starting to come together nicely.

[piggy123]

looked rather good tonight sam
cheers :)
what you think to the red strips?
Looking good :y:

Starting to come together nicely.
cheers pal what are your plans for yours now?

[rushy_23]

Nice updates Sam, will be a JP eater in no time. Well would of been until he started spending again lol

[piggy123]

Nice updates Sam, will be a JP eater in no time. Well would of been until he started spending again lol

lols.... spending again isnt the phrase :afro:
once its finished it would have been very similar on the shorter twisty tracks :D but fast ones no way :(

tiny bit of progress.....
started refurbing my set of 15" Team Dynamics alloys :)
only sanded down one so far :(
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00544.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00545.jpg
going to the garage now to filler primer it to give a smoother finish :)

also this LITTLE something arrived yesterday night :D
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00546.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00547.jpg
this will be polished once i have filler primered my alloy for 2nd stage of sanding

[piggy123]

does anyone who what thickness the PTFE gasket for the S1 should be?

[jpsaxo]

Very nice Sam, got a small mission on your hands to get it all running sweetly tho mate! Wheel is looking good as well pal.

More bits arriving for my car next week so should be able to get cracking on with a few bits again soon!

[olly_vts]

looks oldskool dude. i love track style cars :y:

[piggy123]

well its about time an update was done as a fair new bits have been fitted :)

we start off where we left.... ALLOYS 15"
once they were all sanded down to remove all the nicks and curbing they were filler primered up (left), this was then sanded down and primered then sanded down again to give a good clean finish (right).

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00578.jpg

while we were waiting for the paint to arrive we had a free day to do what we could on the car so the night before we got this ready \/

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00555.jpg

so off came the rear beam and unfortunately the chassis was not in a good way so i took a wire brush and a tin of hammerite to the rear pan

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00557.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00563.jpg

once this was done the beam was mounted with my powerflex bushes fitted :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00560.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00561.jpg

then the arms were fitted and set to my desired ride height ( lowered 45mm ), level with the front due to the rear being stripped

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00565.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00567.jpg


it stayed like this for a week while we waited for some good weather, during this time the spare wheel was relocated to inside the carand the cage was removed

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00582.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00584.jpg

the wheels were then painted and the tyres fitted (195/45/15) and balanced up
before they were fitted a polish was in order for the wheels and the car to give this

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00586.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00587.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00588.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00590.jpg

i can honestly say its starting to come together and my passion has come back with a bang again :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00600.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00601.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00604.jpg

opinions?

[camTcar]

good progress. love the wheels they suit it

[Posibluecomingafteryou]

nice wheels

[AlexB]

looks good sam
get the other rubber on though

[Aron]

looking good Sam. new colour suits really well.

[Bickerton]

Looking great matey, love the 106 behind you on the motorway ;)

[AlexB]

Looking great matey, love the 106 behind you on the motorway ;)

the white 1.0 way in the distance??

[piggy123]

good progress. love the wheels they suit it
thanks buddy, what colour you reckon i should do my XSi alloys?

nice wheels
thankyouuuuuu :)

looks good sam
get the other rubber on though
other wubber wont be on until XSi alloys are refurbed and it comes to a track session/day

[piggy123]

looking good Sam. new colour suits really well.
cheers aron, when are your new seats arriving?
Looking great matey, love the 106 behind you on the motorway ;)
oh yes :D shame about the paint peeling though, tunnel blasting with a pugsport is fun..... ask arron about the centre of leeds lol
the white 1.0 way in the distance??
DAS DENIM :D

[Bickerton]

shame about the paint peeling though, tunnel blasting with a pugsport is fun..... ask arron about the centre of leeds lol


Should be sorted within a few weeks and hopefully the wheels too (still toying with the idea of painting em myself)
Ye the tunnels were a giggle, especially when traffic forced us to stop in a tunnel for a little longer lol

[piggy123]

Should be sorted within a few weeks and hopefully the wheels too (still toying with the idea of painting em myself)
Ye the tunnels were a giggle, especially when traffic forced us to stop in a tunnel for a little longer lol

if you paint them yourself i reccomend you prep them properly then they will look better and last longer :)

blipping the throttle in the tunnels at stand still then 7k tunnel blasting and coming off throttle BWWWWWAAAAAAAAARPPP POP POP POP POP :D

[Bickerton]

if you paint them yourself i reccomend you prep them properly then they will look better and last longer :)

blipping the throttle in the tunnels at stand still then 7k tunnel blasting and coming off throttle BWWWWWAAAAAAAAARPPP POP POP POP POP :D

I have soo little patience so think ima just get em powdercoated ;)

My car was popping like hell sunday.
Liking the xsi ;)

[piggy123]

LOVING THE GTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii :)
if you manage to find a cheap price for powdercoating could you let me know as i may get my XSi ones done is a bright red for track :P

[AndySAXO]

Love the progress, the car has changed alot since i saw it when i was down getting my torsion bar done, very good progress keep it up :y:

[dsh85]

looks good mate! question for you when you took apart the rear beam. how did you manage to set it back up right?

did you have measurements beforehand of the original height?

[shooorn94]

Told you the monza's looked sexy in black ;) (still need to get a set)

The car looked as awesome as ever on sunday and sounded spot on. 3 wheeled around so many corners/roundabouts, loved being behind just to hear the pugsport ;) Especially in the tunnel drove alongside purely for that reason.

Practical performance in the park here sam comes? :p

Still need to remove my cage :err:

[Tom_Crx]

Just read your progress mate, even better seeing it on the way up north, sounds coming out of it were amazing, keep up the good work

[piggy123]

Love the progress, the car has changed alot since i saw it when i was down getting my torsion bar done, very good progress keep it up :y:
cheers andy
how do you like the work we did to your car?
how is it doing now?
any new additions to it?

looks good mate! question for you when you took apart the rear beam. how did you manage to set it back up right?

did you have measurements beforehand of the original height?

exactly as you stated pal :)
took 2 attempts to get it to how i like it.... was too high initially after first setting it :(

[piggy123]

Told you the monza's looked sexy in black ;) (still need to get a set)

The car looked as awesome as ever on sunday and sounded spot on. 3 wheeled around so many corners/roundabouts, loved being behind just to hear the pugsport ;) Especially in the tunnel drove alongside purely for that reason.

Practical performance in the park here sam comes? :p

Still need to remove my cage :err:
my alloys are actually TD vulcans not monza's
they do look good in black though :P
didnt realise it tripod'd that much :O
that tunnel blasting was severely fun :)
cant wait for the ring tunnels or dartford tunnel on the way to the Dover :D

shooooooorn..... will you be attending PPC in the Park?

Just read your progress mate, even better seeing it on the way up north, sounds coming out of it were amazing, keep up the good work
cheers tom
shame you lot didnt enjoy the blast down like me and Bickerton :)
and the service station catch up blast was a right laugh :D

yours sounded really nice
are you running Magnex?

[shooorn94]

my alloys are actually TD vulcans not monza's
they do look good in black though :P


*slaps forehead* I know, seriously overtired. The VULCANS look good ;)

As for PPC I may be taking the trip up there, but mallory hadn't listed it officially as an event last time I checked :err:

As for cocking it's rear wheel it did it round one roundabout then the next bend leaving and I followed suit coming behind you laughing trying to tell you it did it round two bends back there :wink: Sometimes it would only be a small amount for a slight second :y:

[AndySAXO]

cheers andy
how do you like the work we did to your car?
how is it doing now?
any new additions to it?

Yer it spot on :y:, thanks to you and your old man :y: i real top job.

sorted out tht wishbones so it sit the same at the front now :D

also doing alot of engine work at the moment all ready for the FCS, maybe see you down there if your going, see the xsi again :p

[jpsaxo]

if you paint them yourself i reccomend you prep them properly then they will look better and last longer :)

blipping the throttle in the tunnels at stand still then 7k tunnel blasting and coming off throttle BWWWWWAAAAAAAAARPPP POP POP POP POP :D

Reminds me of my exhaust / throttle boddies on the way to the ring, and on the way home from the ring, in the tunnels!!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/th_NurburgringTBtunnelmadness.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/?action=view&current=NurburgringTBtunnelmadness.flv)

LOVING the new wheels anyway Bro, and about time you got it "track worthy" for the summer :D

[Bickerton]

if you manage to find a cheap price for powdercoating could you let me know as i may get my XSi ones done is a bright red for track :P

Got in contact with a few places for my speedlines and looking at between £90 -£120 for exchange basis and about £130 for plain old shotblast then coat my current wheels, places are in bedworth lichfield and birmingham

[Luke-saxo]

looking nice :)

[jpsaxo]

Got in contact with a few places for my speedlines and looking at between £90 -£120 for exchange basis and about £130 for plain old shotblast then coat my current wheels, places are in bedworth lichfield and birmingham

You could always take them to the same place as i took mine to Sam? I reckon you should do the xsi wheels in gloss black as well!

Also how you finding my old 266mm brakes with the DS2500 pads in? the brakes look sexual behind the 14's :D

[Bickerton]

You could always take them to the same place as i took mine to Sam?


Where was that? ;)

[jpsaxo]

Where was that? ;)

Your asking me to remember something that happened a year ago... Ive had far too much beer since then :D

[Bickerton]

Your asking me to remember something that happened a year ago... Ive had far too much beer since then :D

Too much beer to remember the price?

[smiith]

I now, really do feel like going and beatin the lad who paint strippered my car, since i was about to swap for a xsi :(

awesome car you have buddy :y:

[jpsaxo]

Too much beer to remember the price?

havent got a clue, but they did a good job thats for sure!

[piggy123]

As for cocking it's rear wheel it did it round one roundabout then the next bend leaving and I followed suit coming behind you laughing trying to tell you it did it round two bends back there :wink: Sometimes it would only be a small amount for a slight second :y:

lols didn't realise thats what you were laughing about :P
wouldn't surprise me if yours does it aswelll :D

Yer it spot on :y:, thanks to you and your old man :y: i real top job.

also doing alot of engine work at the moment all ready for the FCS, maybe see you down there if your going, see the xsi again :p
sounds good :)
erm dont think i will be going FCS not sure yet
would rather save money to spend on car or petrol at he ring :D

Reminds me of my exhaust / throttle boddies on the way to the ring, and on the way home from the ring, in the tunnels!!

LOVING the new wheels anyway Bro, and about time you got it "track worthy" for the summer :D
S1 inlet here we come :) will finally becoming slightly track based within the next month; may even be done except engine rebuild :)
stripped it down today and will be going in chemical wash tomorow so i should get it rebuilt tomorow with a few adaptions so it can work with the XSi :D
like the 266mm brakes :)
not got the DS2500's fitted as saving them for 'das ring' :)

should be able to give it a good wash some time soon i hope

[piggy123]

looking nice :)
thanks bud :) much appreciated
I now, really do feel like going and beatin the lad who paint strippered my car, since i was about to swap for a xsi :(

awesome car you have buddy :y:

XSi's are awesome pal..... there a right laugh and greatly under estimated shame about yours :(
thanks though :)

[Roasthunter]

Really like the 106 XSi. A mate had one as a company car back in 1993 would have been a K plate, it went like a little rocket.

[piggy123]

Really like the 106 XSi. A mate had one as a company car back in 1993 would have been a K plate, it went like a little rocket.

there not bad little cars but the gearbox is what makes it quick
mine suffers from oil surging a lot so i think a need a baffled sump :( more money to be spending and the inlet seems to be restictive but that should be sorted soonish :)

[jpsaxo]

What makes you think its oil surging sam? you'll only find that out from when a rod pops its head through the side of the block Lol

You prob mean fuel surge?i hope so anyway!

[piggy123]

yeh i meant fuel surging
juddering under acceleration out of a corner :(

[AlexB]

swirl pot time :D

[jpsaxo]

yeh i meant fuel surging
juddering under acceleration out of a corner :(

Hmmmmm, mine does that on track - keep the tank over half full if you can!

Means the suspensions doing a good job thats for sure anyway!!

[piggy123]

swirl pot time :D
waste of money!!!

Hmmmmm, mine does that on track - keep the tank over half full if you can!

Means the suspensions doing a good job thats for sure anyway!!

suspension is awesome :D
cheers for the tip JP :)

[piggy123]

UPDATE:
well fair bit has happened since i last posted up
gave the car a nice clean and the wheels a polish, surprising how well a home refurb comes outs :D
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00619.jpg
(people sitting in the boot so it isn't really that low)

few more bits arrived and a few replacement parts :D
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00618.jpg
2 broken ones and an odd one, replaced by 3 new ones
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00626.jpg

PTFE sheet to cut my gasket for the S1 inlet
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00625.jpg
and a more heavy duty spare wheel strap (bit more bling :P )
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00627.jpg

My XSi alloys are all sanded down and ready to be filler primered, sanded, primered, sanded then painted :)
FROM THIS:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00616.jpg
TO THIS:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00617.jpg

This morning i decided due to the crap weather that i couldn't do my wheels or wash my car so it was time to craft the passenger seat subframe for my bucket seat, its all made up and in the car fitted but not yet painted (pics to come)
how it is at the moment...
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00628.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00629.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00630.jpg

One of my 2 new helmets arrived aswell :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00623.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00624.jpg

OLD one (Blue and White) NEW one (Grey, Black and White)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00622.jpg
really like my new one, feels much lighter and airflow is slightly better aswell

[Xsi16v_Jk]

Nice progress mate, i like. getting my xsi on weds cannot wait - 16v hehe ;)

[dannygti]

great stuff sam.... i liked your old helmet, as i knew it was you in the car lol...

what colour the wheels going?

[Xsi16v_Jk]

I like the old helmet aswell danny lol :)

New one is very nice though

[AlexB]

looks good with both seats in sam!

[piggy123]

Nice progress mate, i like. getting my xsi on weds cannot wait - 16v hehe ;)
16v is bnoring and the easy way to get a fast S1
8v FO LYF BLOOD lol
I like the old helmet aswell danny lol :)

New one is very nice though

old one is heavy as fook and doesn't fit me as well as my new one
my AGV one that is on the way will be my main "lid" :) and the nitr one will be josh's i reckon, the blue and white one is being used by my dad from now on :D

[piggy123]

great stuff sam.... i liked your old helmet, as i knew it was you in the car lol...

what colour the wheels going?
XSi wheels are going black as only have good quality black paint :(
wantes them RED :D
as above Dad ia having the old helmet and i have bought me and josh a new helmet each
looks good with both seats in sam!

cheers alex
you looking forwards to PPC?

Danny - are you coming PPC at mallory?
i think you should!!!!!!!!! sleep over at mine night before with beers games and films then fried breakfast :)
come see the XSi :D
may even let you take it for a little spin aound the country lanes, but you bend it, YOU MEND IT lol

[piggy123]

My AGV helmet
(Not arrived yet, just a pic off the net)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/helmet2.jpg

[rushy_23]

PPC looks like its going to be a great event man. Really hyped now.

Updates look great dude. BTW what stand you on at the show?

[piggy123]

Yeh i cant wait especially as its soooo local to me aswell :)
cheers :) , hard work is all worth it once it starts to take shape

im on the 106 owners stand pal
what about you?

[dannygti]

sp, i may well come down... i might be camping on sat night (thats if there is camping lol)

ill let you know mid week mate..

im borrowing a westfield for ppc so should be able to take you for a spin lol.

[rushy_23]

Be good to catch up/check the car on the day!

Cool, im on B4T. Unfortunatly car isnt ready for the track session so tickets are being sold on. But at least Im going to be there :D thats the main thing.

[piggy123]

ill buy your track session off you :)
how much you want for them?
what time?
which club?

cant wait to finally see your car again danny and rush :D
black GTi's RULE
106 FTW

[piggy123]

sp, i may well come down... i might be camping on sat night (thats if there is camping lol)

ill let you know mid week mate..

im borrowing a westfield for ppc so should be able to take you for a spin lol.

stay over mine if you want
you are more than welcome :)
let me know ASAP please

you better take me for a spin
i may have to take it for a steady pootle around the lanes
helmet required though if your driving :D

[AlexB]

i am indeed looking forward to ppc
im trying to have a suprise in store for it lol

[jpsaxo]

Just need to buy your own harnesses now ;)

Come quite a long way since me and dad picked it up almost 1 year ago...

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/DSC01298.jpg

[piggy123]

i am indeed looking forward to ppc
im trying to have a suprise in store for it lol
care to elaborate on this surprise :P

Just need to buy your own harnesses now ;)

Come quite a long way since me and dad picked it up almost 1 year ago...

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/DSC01298.jpg

got one 5 point on the way :)
just need to find another one
has come a hell of a long way :D
im coming to pick you up from heathrow in it :D

[AlexB]

care to elaborate on this surprise :P

no as it wont be in time for the weekend
but i shall tell you in person

its rather good tbh

[jpsaxo]

5 point, very nice. what make? 3inch? Get pics up on shed mate!!

Hell yeah pick me up, i think i arrive at 5am, we'll wake the whole of London up haha :D

[E3D]

wow! you have done loads since i saw it, looks real smart now gj. :D

[piggy123]

no as it wont be in time for the weekend
but i shall tell you in person

its rather good tbh
you better tell me tomorow when you get to mine :)

5 point, very nice. what make? 3inch? Get pics up on shed mate!!

Hell yeah pick me up, i think i arrive at 5am, we'll wake the whole of London up haha :D
TRS 3 inch bud :)

wow! you have done loads since i saw it, looks real smart now gj. :D

cheers brenden :)
been a long process to get it where it is now :(
plenty more to be done still

[piggy123]

UPDATE:

well i finally got my seat frame painted and fitted with JP's harnesses while i wait for mine
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00633.jpg

my new helmet arrived just now (centre one is newest)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00639.jpg

Xsi alloys all sprayed up and up garage as we speak having tyres fitted and balanced
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00636.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00637.jpg

also sprayed up the XSi centre caps for the alloys to finish them off
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00638.jpg

lastly i fitted my new spare wheels strap, its nearly twice the thickness and has padded retainers on the strap to stop the alloy being damaged by the strap
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00631.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00632.jpg

next up PPC and track tyres being used for 1st time and rallye S1 inlet to be fitted :D

[piggy123]

woops double post

[Bickerton]

My my, haven't you been a busy bee, you done loads to this recently lol :)

[dannygti]

wheels will look good sam...

i heard theres some cheeky tyres going on them also.

[piggy123]

My my, haven't you been a busy bee, you done loads to this recently lol :)

have done a fair bit recently but could have all been done a little sooner if i would have committed myself a little more but oh well

next to be fitted is the inlet
can't wait for PPC now are you going?

who else is going?

[piggy123]

wheels will look good sam...

i heard theres some cheeky tyres going on them also.

cheers danny :)
you are correct they are fitted :D going to collect now :)
A048's and some A032R's

what time you coming over with tom?
you coming over for dinner?
any time after 6.30 is good :)
bring what you drink :)

[Bickerton]

can't wait for PPC now are you going?


Was intending too, but came to a choice of bumper spraying, refurbed alloys and 2 new tyres, or a day out....

The car bits won :(

[piggy123]

god dam you
:(
PPc wouldnt be that much
packed lunch again FTW :D

[Bickerton]

god dam you
:(
PPc wouldnt be that much
packed lunch again FTW :D

aye but it's alot ontop of about £350 for car bits, plus £180 today for a sensor for the wifes clio.

Shall most likely get a coolbag sorted for FCS tho ;)

[dannygti]

cheers danny :)
you are correct they are fitted :D going to collect now :)
A048's and some A032R's

what time you coming over with tom?
you coming over for dinner?
any time after 6.30 is good :)
bring what you drink :)

man, that will handle awesome!!!!
you will have much much more grip..


gonna set out about 6-6:30 so be round yours about 7:30 8 ish..
ok mate.

[piggy123]

man, that will handle awesome!!!!
you will have much much more grip..


gonna set out about 6-6:30 so be round yours about 7:30 8 ish..
ok mate.

sounds good to me pal :)
you coming in the caterham?
you and tom want pizza for when you arrive?

P.S. dont forget the beers :P

[piggy123]

aye but it's alot ontop of about £350 for car bits, plus £180 today for a sensor for the wifes clio.

Shall most likely get a coolbag sorted for FCS tho ;)

cooorrr blimey a lot of money blown there!!!

coolbag FTW :D

[Bickerton]

FCS in like 3 weeks anyways

Also didn't really know there was gonna be a ppc trip, hopefully i notice trips to future shows sooner :)

[dannygti]

sounds good to me pal :)
you coming in the caterham?
you and tom want pizza for when you arrive?

P.S. dont forget the beers :P

wow wow wow wow!!!!! its a westfield not a caterh*m ;)

yes mate, pizza sounds great and ill get some beer from the shop by you..:y:

[jpsaxo]

Missed this update Sam, looks good - just need that spare spraying now ;)

Helment - which ones mine? Seats look quality pal, what you doing for a passenger one? you owe me interest / wear and tear on those harnesses - youve used them more than i have!!! Lol

Anyway found a few pics of your motor from PPC

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/P1210805.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/146.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/DSCF1202.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/P1210924.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/SN851213.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/SN851243.jpg

Looks like it went well, how did it fair compared to the 16v's and the 8v rallyes?

Now that you have sticky rubber, decent suspension / brakes and once that inlet and cam are fitted it will be a right weapon i reckon :D

[unreal106]

alright sam hows things?

car went really well on sataday kept up well with the dirty 16 valves around the twisties and once that inlet is fitted will be a nice surprise on the straigts! Really well set up car this cant wait to get my suspension now!

maybe even stripage......

[jpsaxo]

That suspension set up was great for me, Alex recommended it and i cant fault it at all!!

[piggy123]

Missed this update Sam, looks good - just need that spare spraying now ;)

Helment - which ones mine? Seats look quality pal, what you doing for a passenger one? you owe me interest / wear and tear on those harnesses - youve used them more than i have!!! Lol

Anyway found a few pics of your motor from PPC

Looks like it went well, how did it fair compared to the 16v's and the 8v rallyes?

Now that you have sticky rubber, decent suspension / brakes and once that inlet and cam are fitted it will be a right weapon i reckon :D

cheers for uploading pics JP :D
spare will be done when the car is fully rebuilt as still a lot of ring prep to be doing!!!
passenger seat is fitted bud :)
the black and white nitro helmet is yours :)

had them all pretty much into and out of the corners then as soon as the straight came they went by me :(
they were pretty much all 16v's though!!!
can't wait to rebuild the engine and get the cam and inlet sorted :D

got a new part while i was at mallory :)
a 22mm front ARB :D

[piggy123]

alright sam hows things?

car went really well on sataday kept up well with the dirty 16 valves around the twisties and once that inlet is fitted will be a nice surprise on the straigts! Really well set up car this cant wait to get my suspension now!

maybe even stripage......

things are ok thanks tom
yourself?
i bet you cant wait to get your suspension sorted :D

the only thing i was losing out on to the S1 8v's is the inlet side of things, may have to look at bonnet raisers, i have the stuff to do it!!
is it really that effective though?

[Bickerton]

the only thing i was losing out on to the S1 8v's is the inlet side of things, may have to look at bonnet raisers, i have the stuff to do it!!
is it really that effective though?

Erm, your bonnets up mate!

[jpsaxo]

cheers for uploading pics JP :D
spare will be done when the car is fully rebuilt as still a lot of ring prep to be doing!!!
passenger seat is fitted bud :)
the black and white nitro helmet is yours :)

had them all pretty much into and out of the corners then as soon as the straight came they went by me :(
they were pretty much all 16v's though!!!
can't wait to rebuild the engine and get the cam and inlet sorted :D

got a new part while i was at mallory :)
a 22mm front ARB :D

Sweet helmet looks good, just hope it fits!

Passenger Seat - I meant what you doing for harness? as you said you had 1 TRS on the way for drivers side?

SO what prep is left to do? been good progress with this recently!

[piggy123]

Erm, your bonnets up mate!

eh :S what you mean pal?

[Bickerton]

eh :S what you mean pal?

What you will usually get off people if you get bonnet raisers

[rushy_23]

Thats one of the reasons I got rid of the raisers. Didnt see much benefit and people did my nut in about them.

[piggy123]

but i get people asking about why i have crazy seats, all i say is sit in them or walk home!

byeee bwarrrrrppp

[Bickerton]

byeee bwarrrrrppp

Do they look at you funny when you say bwarrrrrppp to em? ;)

[AndySAXO]

Sam car looking very nice :y:

thing are changing fast on your car since i saw! lol

look good out there on the track!

andy

[Stealth106]

looking good mate......

[Xsi16v_Jk]

Looking good mate, nice picture from PPC :)

[jpsaxo]

but i get people asking about why i have crazy seats, all i say is sit in them or walk home!

byeee bwarrrrrppp

Lol!

I say dont get bonnet raisers btw, they look gay!

[piggy123]

Looking good mate, nice picture from PPC :)

cheers pal :)

Lol!

I say dont get bonnet raisers btw, they look gay!
im not as i agree with your statment :) lol

[AlexB]

sam
i cant wait till the weekend!

xsi abuse ftw!!!

[piggy123]

woop woop
DAS ring :D

[AlexB]

:D

cant wait man

[jpsaxo]

Woooooooop :D I took a random picture the other day

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/jpsaxo/P8030224-1.jpg

[piggy123]

nice pic JP shame its a bit dirty there :(
needs a good whoring up before 'Das Ring' you better help since we whored your car up :P

update on the way depending on if photobucket decides to work or now!!!!

[infamousaidy]

still looks gay ;)

big hugs


xx

[Badgersport]

Just gone back through and read the whole progress and the car looks a little weapon!!

i am waiting for the new updates!!

Good work Sam

[jpsaxo]

Just gone back through and read the whole progress and the car looks a little weapon!!

i am waiting for the new updates!!

Good work Sam

He was halfway through writing it before shooting off to work, expect them tonight i'd imagine!

Ste - How did you fit the vts dials to yours? Im assuming they arent a straight fit or is the cabling already on the loom in for the speedo?

[Badgersport]

He was halfway through writing it before shooting off to work, expect them tonight i'd imagine!

Ste - How did you fit the vts dials to yours? Im assuming they arent a straight fit or is the cabling already on the loom in for the speedo?


Will keep my eyes peeled for the update. The vts dials use the original 5 slid on plugs the xsi clocks used but to get the speedo working you will need a electronic VSS on the gearbox (Instead of cable driven) 3 wires are required to get the speedo working properly (Live, earth and signal wire to clocks).

I am going to be popping to the scrappy in the next week or so to get a VSS and the plug that goes into it.

Ste

[piggy123]

ok here we go bit of a monster update but not many pics,
the engine needed rebuilding before i went to the ring so we decided to get on with it before josh got home :)
we got the engine rebuilt first with the new parts i got (shells, main bearing, big ends, piston rings, full seal set and gasket set :) )
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00049-1.jpg
at the same time though a clean up of the rocker cover was required
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00045-1.jpg
end product was this...
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00054-2.jpg

the engine bay itself was in a bit of a state so broke out the wire brush, sand paper, K-rust, some silicon sealant, hammerite and rattle can of miami blue
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00030-1.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00031.jpg
needed cleaning to start with!!!
then i sanded K-ruste'd and hamerited
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00034-1.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00035-1.jpg

while the stuff was out thought it would be rude not to touch up the towing eye :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00036-2.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00037-2.jpg

how the car was stood
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00040-3.jpg

painted all the brackets aswell at the same time! :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00042-1.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00043.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00044-1.jpg

then slam panel was done
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00053-2.jpg

engine bay all cleaned up :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00052-2.jpg

[piggy123]

then purchased a 5th point for my seat for the ring
bit of a bugger to fit but isnt as uncomfortable as i first expected :)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00084-1.jpg

also very happy with how it looks on my seat :D
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/DSC00085.jpg

feel free to place your opinions :)
thanks

[piggy123]

still looks gay ;)

big hugs


xx
lols :)
you know it, needs camming

Just gone back through and read the whole progress and the car looks a little weapon!!

i am waiting for the new updates!!

Good work Sam
cheers ste
your not the only one with a weapon now :D
i look forwards to you getting a nice job and watching the progress FLY!!!

He was halfway through writing it before shooting off to work, expect them tonight i'd imagine!

Ste - How did you fit the vts dials to yours? Im assuming they arent a straight fit or is the cabling already on the loom in for the speedo?
here it is JP
ring time in 24hours, real tester :P
cheers for info on fitting dials ste :D

[Bickerton]

Good update man!

[Badgersport]

Woah! Looks like you've been very busy. How long did all that take to do? Some time and effort going into this car!

Just need to go and unleash the xsi on the ring!

Ste