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Project Gadget
« on: April 04, 2009, 09:07:36 am »
Well second visit to my mates at APS on Wednesday.

First on the list was removing the Res section of the Milltek and fitting the straight through


Then we started on the rear suspension by fitting Eibach Springs and Eiback Anti Roll Bars


Now up the front, with new Wishbone bushes. These where replaced with S3 versions which are a solid bush


Springs and Anti Roll Bars also changed up front and while wheels were off we added a unique bit of advertising for APS


Next was a full 4 wheel alignment with front set to neutral and back with a bit of negative camber to help on the bendy stuff


Now drop the ramp down for some bits under the bonnet

Engine cover removed and Forge DV fitted


Engine cover back on with a dry Pipercross installed and a nice Carbon Speed Air intake added


Car handles really well now, exhaust is just right and intake has made a suprising difference.

Lots more to go but have to save up some more pennies first.

Thanks to all the guys at APS Andy, Ed & Nathan for there hard work

Gadget  :driver:


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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2009, 09:31:47 am »
Coming together nicley  :happy2:

How have the Eibach ARB's made a difference to the handling? Oh and just to confirm, when you say you removed the res Milly I take it you just meant the res section and not the whole system?  :confused:
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2009, 09:33:48 am »
the car is looking good Gadget, you going to get along tomorrows DCO meet, can't fault the APS experience myself, i'll keep my eyes out for it  :happy2:
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2009, 10:15:06 am »
Quote from: Greenouse on April 04, 2009, 09:31:47 am
Coming together nicley  :happy2:

How have the Eibach ARB's made a difference to the handling? Oh and just to confirm, when you say you removed the res Milly I take it you just meant the res section and not the whole system?  :confused:

ARB's seemed to have helped body roll, I have got them on the aggressive setting but still not uncomfortable.

And sorry exhaust removed just to take out Res section. :happy2:
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2009, 08:43:03 pm »
Excuse my ignorance, but how have you dialled in negative camber at the back, when the OEM mounts aren't camber adjustable? Also, isnt the negative camber meant to come from the front wheels to enable a better turn-in??

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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2009, 09:56:09 am »
Quote from: WhiteGTI on April 04, 2009, 08:43:03 pm
Excuse my ignorance, but how have you dialled in negative camber at the back, when the OEM mounts aren't camber adjustable? Also, isnt the negative camber meant to come from the front wheels to enable a better turn-in??

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The back is adjustable if you look properly and in fact the front isn't so it is just checked.

How it is adjusted is on the inner bolts on the lower arms. The bolts are fitted with offset washers. Also the top arms are adjustable as well. Running negative on the back has a rear steer effect on the back (I think thats right although I could be talking BS)


You can see the upper arm offset washers on this picture
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2009, 10:14:53 am »
Looking good mate!
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2009, 01:00:59 pm »
Cheers Mate. Got another set of brakes today so will be painting them up to go on. Hope to get some grooved discs as well.

Jason  :driver:
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2009, 01:17:40 pm »
Quote from: gadget on April 05, 2009, 01:00:59 pm
Cheers Mate. Got another set of brakes today so will be painting them up to go on. Hope to get some grooved discs as well.

Jason  :driver:

They will look a lot more OEM red! Has to be red on a GTI!
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2009, 01:52:36 pm »
Looking very nice  :happy2:


Do you know if APS sell those brake retainer clips as blanks?
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« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2009, 02:11:55 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on April 05, 2009, 01:52:36 pm
Looking very nice  :happy2:


Do you know if APS sell those brake retainer clips as blanks?


Cheers Mate. They are S3 ones painted black so you could do them yourself. It was a little project Andy (APS) and I thought of.

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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2009, 02:13:30 pm »
Quote from: wigit on April 04, 2009, 09:33:48 am
the car is looking good Gadget, you going to get along tomorrows DCO meet, can't fault the APS experience myself, i'll keep my eyes out for it  :happy2:

Sorry mate couldn't make it. Andy and Nathan have both had systems off me and I look after them so they look after me in return  :grin:
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2009, 02:18:33 pm »
Quote from: hufcforpromotion on April 05, 2009, 01:17:40 pm
Quote from: gadget on April 05, 2009, 01:00:59 pm
Cheers Mate. Got another set of brakes today so will be painting them up to go on. Hope to get some grooved discs as well.

Jason  :driver:

They will look a lot more OEM red! Has to be red on a GTI!

They won't be red I am afraid. I normally go the OEM route even on my project Touran but this one wont be.

You will have to wait and see but this will be another project
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2009, 05:04:26 pm »
Thanks for the reply Gadget, very interesting  :happy2: :happy2:
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Re: Project Gadget
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2009, 08:24:08 pm »
Delivered Some R32 brakes to APS today for them to work there magic on the colour front should be ready in about a month as you can't rush perfection.
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