dann2707 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I got the bilsteins on before you Hehehe and a trophy spoiler But yeah seems to be a cliosport standard. Love the turinis but don't need them atm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Well, if you want to wave willies... I did buy mine first, I just haven't fit them because I'm waiting for my roll center kit to be built. Standard ClioSport.net Sheep Mods; Skoda splitter Silverlights Lows Turninis Cup/Trophy Spoiler I think we both check off that entire list now? With the exception of you need sweet rims. I know there are a couple of other bits we've both done now but the telltale signs are there. Edited December 31, 2014 by Haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 3/4 plate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Ahh how could I forget, the illegal front plate which has passed an MOT twice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 What's the deal with the roll centre kit? Does it move it up or down? Paste a link if that's easier! Edit: found one on pure motorsport. Looks nice, but I'd rather have a spare car for that money, wow! Does anyone do a wishbone inclination angle correction spacer (or similar) for the lower ball joint? You could also do the same thing by moving the top mounts outwards, and that would give better camber correction in roll too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I do like that OMP wheel. Is it a variant of the Trecento? Surely it's pretty damn hard to get insurance if you tell them you've removed the airbag? That's my main worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Insurance premiums are mainly about how likely you are to hurt someone / something else, the amount of cover you get for your own death/injury is minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I think the Trecento is the 300mm version Pete but yeah it's fairly similar. Had a feel of one at a meet (not a cock) and it felt a little too small and borderline stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 thats why you need a mini. had an 11" steering wheel on mine, proper go kart styie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) What's the deal with the roll centre kit? Does it move it up or down? Paste a link if that's easier! Edit: found one on pure motorsport. Looks nice, but I'd rather have a spare car for that money, wow! Does anyone do a wishbone inclination angle correction spacer (or similar) for the lower ball joint? You could also do the same thing by moving the top mounts outwards, and that would give better camber correction in roll too. Not as extravagant as the PureMotorSport kit, and not as dear! They are modified standard hubs which look something like the below. Essentially it helps correct the roll center after you lower the car, by spacing the hubs and leveling the wishbones again. Only time will tell if they are as good as everyone who has fitted them says... (not teaching you how to suck eggs Adam, I know you are infinitely more wise to these things than I, just for other forum user's benefit.) Edited December 31, 2014 by Haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Those joints don't look very road use friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Because racecar. Looks like a simpler way to do it, bump steer correction too Be very interesting to see what you think of the kit, there are pros and cons to such a low roll centre and I think people tend to bum the shit out of new stuff just because they paid for it and want it to work, haha. I reckon most of the difference people can feel is due to the bearings than the roll centre adjustment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Purchased some Porsche Boxster Rear Calipers for my LC (996.352.421 & 996.352.422) which I plan to use with 312mm discs on the front. I'm now stumbling across threads where people say they aren't any good and the piston size is too small? Should I go for something else? Dave EDIT: Oops, looks as if I've bought the wrong calipers anyway!: http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/the-definitive-brake-thread-for-8l-a3-s3-owners-and-other-golf4-platform-cars.96917/ EDIT 2: Note to self: Purchase Boxster FRONT calipers and reverse: 986.351.421, 986.351.422 Edited January 1, 2015 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Haz, is that kit being made by Adrian by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Those joints don't look very road use friendly Weather seals are available for the rose joints, but yeah, they won't last forever. Replacement bearings are easy enough to get a hold of and replace. Because racecar. Looks like a simpler way to do it, bump steer correction too Be very interesting to see what you think of the kit, there are pros and cons to such a low roll centre and I think people tend to bum the shit out of new stuff just because they paid for it and want it to work, haha. I reckon most of the difference people can feel is due to the bearings than the roll centre adjustment... From my limited understanding of roll centers, I see no reason moving it back closer to the OEM spec can be a bad thing. When the kit and coilovers are on I'll take it to be aligned and corner weighted, I think that alone will make a bigger difference. Haz, is that kit being made by Adrian by any chance? I have a sneaking suspicion it is. A guy called Mark from the Northloop forums is running the group buy on CS.net, I've only been dealing with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Purchased some Porsche Boxster Rear Calipers for my LC (996.352.421 & 996.352.422) which I plan to use with 312mm discs on the front. I'm now stumbling across threads where people say they aren't any good and the piston size is too small? Should I go for something else? Dave EDIT: Oops, looks as if I've bought the wrong calipers anyway!: http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/the-definitive-brake-thread-for-8l-a3-s3-owners-and-other-golf4-platform-cars.96917/ EDIT 2: Note to self: Purchase Boxster FRONT calipers and reverse: 986.351.421, 986.351.422 Or just buy some LCR Brembos? Discs and pads are relatively cheap and at least you'll get more braking power out of them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 From my limited understanding of roll centers, I see no reason moving it back closer to the OEM spec can be a bad thing. When the kit and coilovers are on I'll take it to be aligned and corner weighted, I think that alone will make a bigger difference.Yeah, if it's being used as a road car then OE roll centre is a good shout. But then again so are OE shocks IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Or just buy some LCR Brembos? Discs and pads are relatively cheap and at least you'll get more braking power out of them.. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 This. I considered this but they seem to sell for a lot of money?, whereas the Porsche calipers can be picked up for ~£250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Because the Porsche calipers are shit. £400 for a brake upgrade as good as the LCR's is laughably cheap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) I couldn't live without an Audi, so this happened. I already hate it. It's actually horrible. Panda however, is amazing. Edited January 2, 2015 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Dafuq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do you want to buy an A1? 11k to you. 12,000 miles, 1.6d S-Line with nav, B&O and lights and vision pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do you want to explain how the hell you ended up with it?! Happy with my LCR that wasn't far off 10% of that, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Woman wanted one, or a new Discovery this came in at work cheap so I bought it. Hugely unimpressed with it, it looks great but it's total turd to drive. So twitchy and the suspension is rock hard, I think she will stick to her Beetle and order a Disco when the new one is launched. I picked it up a week ago, work kicked off about it when they realised what it was actually worth. They might just let me give it back if I pay a months worth of depreciation. I haven't paid them in full yet because I've been waiting for her money to transfer. I honestly prefer driving the Panda, it's just better in every way other than looks. Edited January 2, 2015 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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