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Very budget track build
shannon-ob:
Glad to see that you’re keeping it buddy.
I may be interested in brake ducts.
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Clarkj93:
Cool, yeah got to do something to sort these brakes out until I can get a bbk like you have :jumping:
bobby_fodge:
Very keen and seeing your ducts, I keep thinking about making some.
Clarkj93:
Seems most of the bits I've ordered have been delayed frustratingly so Still not been able to sort the ducting.
Having a quick poke around, hoping to keep the dust shield and place the duct here via riveted air outlet to get the air through the veins of the discs rather than just hitting it. We will see! May end up scrapping the shield if it doesn't not work round and simply aiming the duct at the centre of the discs via some cable ties. As you can see it's like a sea of rust behind there right now.
Got some Audi TT hubs recently for the weight saving and the higher roll centre it adds, slightly regretting it now however as I've realised I need the steering rack, drive shafts, steering arms and code out the rack.... seems a lot of work so may leave it for now.
Got some new RP-X and RP-1 pads delivered. Awesome Gti doing a deal where you get one set for free for buying the other. Essentially 350 quids worth of pads for half the price. Think it runs until the end of the month, seems like an awesome deal to be fair so jumped on it. Heard good things about these so far so looking forward to check them out, quite an aggressive bedding in process as well, will probably require doing it on track or a 6am country road job!
Clarkj93:
So been experimenting with the ducts today. Clearance is more of an issue than I thought, I cannot seem to find an area where I can get a 51mm pointed at the centre of the discs to enter the veins and keep the bearings cool. May be able to do it if you ditch the dust shield but all the screws on mine are rounded and cba to deal with them today so thought I'd give this a go for now, its not the ideal location but it's still got to be a benefit over stock anyway. I'd like to check the temperatures at next track day with the ducting open and when it's covered up to see how much difference it makes.
I've just added a few cable ties to keep it semi stiff and lots of tape to protect it from rubbing against other components.
I've just noticed aswell there is some very minor rubbing on the tyre where it enters into the front bumper area which is a bit annoying so I will try to drill another hole further back in the hope there is more clearance. It was only at full lock to be honest but just in case il give it another go soon.
For the inlet section I've not decided whether to go front fog delete and cut into the bumper slightly to mount it or just have it hanging behind the open fog grille area with some cable ties, this way I can keep fog lights and have a sort of grille to stop big chunks of crap getting in but it's not as stable then obviously.
This is just a little update for now, once I'm happy with the setup and it's survived a couple of road miles i will do a proper write up!
Any suggestions so far then I am all ears! :popcornsoda:
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