MadManMike Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 12hours is about 11hours and 30minutes too long Mike, if I were you now I'd grab something light and abrasive like a scotch pad, scotch your basecoat then 1 coat of colour then 2 of clear to seal. If its still in basecoat it's easily salvaged. I've done 6 or 7 light coats of gold, on top of 3 or 4 coats of primer. If I put lacquer on without the scotching, what would the outcome be? I'm guessing it would flake off once dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Paste. So I'm quite close to buying a set of 280's. After a phone call from G last night I'm very keen to do Bedofrd now, only as a "slow" chilled out shake down session. But I would like to get the brakes 100% first. I would also like to level out the suspension, rear down slightly, front up slightly. Then I need to change the oil and filters. And fit a harness. And collect some carbon door cards from Jamie, and fit them. And spanner check the front end because I've got a slight knock. I have sorted out an interior and exterior camera mount. Inside. And front facing. I'm not overly happy with the front facing view, but it is really hard to get a central front facing shot that isn't annoyingly in my face. The cameras are SJ4000WIFI models, so controllable through my iPhone. The front facing camera will be run in conjunction with the iPhones camera overlaid by Harry's Lap Timer, the interior camera just video capture on the SJ4000. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 So I'm quite close to buying a set of 280's. What do you have at the minute?! I'd expect 280's as a bare minimum on something with that much power Also, if you are going 280, don't bother with G60/Corrado/MK3 calipers, get S2 (or sport model 80's and all 90q) calipers, fit on 16v hubs, and with 280 discs but are twin pot. Although they are massively heavy, but they're shit hot and are usually half the price of VW based calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 256's at the moment. But do S2 brakes fit behind BBS RA's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 They're no bigger than G60 brakes, just longer! G60 brakes are Girling 54's, S2's are Girling 60's Look for someone breaking an 80/90 quattro, you just want the calipers and carriers, expect to pay about £50 from someone who doesn't know what they are, or £200+ from someone who does Also, if you really wanna do it on the cheap, just buy 280 carriers (early MK3 8v is your best bet) and some discs and use your existing calipers, the only difference between the 16v and G60 calipers is how wide they are so to use 280 discs with them just means you have to skim a bit of material off any new brake pads you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Are they the same as 80 V6 Quattro calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Are they the same as 80 V6 Quattro calipers? Yip, should be, if you're making enquiries though don't ask if they're twin pot, ask if they have a 54 or a 60 cast into them because you need a specific part, and don't specify which, and ask for a price before you find any of that out. Also http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-90-s2-2-2-2-3-5-cyl-sedan-coupe-20v-quattro-breaking-for-parts-spares-/281688879603?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4195f731f3 though he seems to be breaking a few cars there... and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-AUDI-80-2-0-8v-SPORT-SE-4-DOOR-SALOON-GREEN-WHEEL-NUT-WHOLE-CAR-BREAKING-/251636947655?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a96bb1ac7 As a good rule of thumb, if it has the 3 gauges in the centre console it should have S2 brakes... But check before you buy anything, there are exceptions In case you weren't aware, you will need to buy discs separate aswell, Audi's are 4x108. Edited June 2, 2015 by Jolfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Jardo - couldn't you mount one so it's tucked in behind the rear view mirror? If you've got that in your field of vision anyway having part of a camera body poking down below it shouldn't make much difference and would probably be more useful for you than having a camera that's largely recording a load of empty space on the inside of your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hopefully you guys can view this. Went to a very cool car meet in Glasgow. Lots of retro stuff in there, couple of limos, some american beasts, you name it. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.799574646824769.1073741847.447146275400943&type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Jardo - couldn't you mount one so it's tucked in behind the rear view mirror? If you've got that in your field of vision anyway having part of a camera body poking down below it shouldn't make much difference and would probably be more useful for you than having a camera that's largely recording a load of empty space on the inside of your car? I had considered this. I'm removing the rear view mirror to put a stick on wide angle mirror (better rear visibility on TD's) as a safety measure, so didn't want to go doing anything in a rush and having to remove it and re work it. I know that it spoils the exterior light metering and focus, but it's quite nice to have a "bit" of inside to give some first person context to it. It's not easy to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ah, I was reading it as though you were going to be having two cameras at once so I thought one being specifically to show what was going on outside would be more beneficial rather than just providing a load of FB profile selfie opportunities In car-related news, having to pay the equivalent of around 1/5th of my annual premium to cancel a policy sucks all the dicks. f**k you, insurance companies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Talking of insurance, has anyone ever suspended their insurance? And by that I mean putting it on hold for a week or 2 until you have a car again. I am trying to sell my car at the moment, and when I do I'll obviously be wanting a new one, but there will be a small gap in between. I don't really want to cancel my insurance (though I will if I have no other choice) but I also don't want to leave my insurance on my current car once it's left my possession for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Cunt. Just realised that not only did I have to pay them that much as a cancellation fee, but also the monthly payment for it got taken out yesterday (a couple of days earlier than I thought) so I also lost an extra £15 from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Guess who's back... lollll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Talking of insurance, has anyone ever suspended their insurance? And by that I mean putting it on hold for a week or 2 until you have a car again. I am trying to sell my car at the moment, and when I do I'll obviously be wanting a new one, but there will be a small gap in between. I don't really want to cancel my insurance (though I will if I have no other choice) but I also don't want to leave my insurance on my current car once it's left my possession for obvious reasons. I did this while I was at university, so suspended it for a few months. All that happened was they refunded me the money for the loss of insurance when my policy came to its natural end. Wasn't a hassle at all with Admiral 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I did this while I was at university, so suspended it for a few months. All that happened was they refunded me the money for the loss of insurance when my policy came to its natural end. Wasn't a hassle at all with Admiral Lets hope esure are just as cooperative then. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just booked the hotel for Bedford, well excited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Dang good trip. Went over to Spain to pick up this weapons-grade shitter of a Series 3 to bring it circa 650 miles across the country to get it back to England via a really long ferry journey. Picked up car; Went clubbing, got a hangover; Took a scenic route through central Spain; Snapped the front off the chassis (same both sides); Did 200 very cautious miles like that until we found a welder to borrow; Came home; 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 top knot wanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I've done 6 or 7 light coats of gold, on top of 3 or 4 coats of primer. If I put lacquer on without the scotching, what would the outcome be? I'm guessing it would flake off once dry? It might flake, there's a few other powers at play. What lacquer are you using? As in brand and type? You might get away with it if your using single pack lacquer... I'd try and avoid that much basecoat too, that too can give you issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Snapped the front off the chassis (same both sides); Well, at least you've got plenty to write about... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 top knot wanker Man bun m8, sort it out Well, at least you've got plenty to write about... I don't think that has ever been more appropriate - that was an exact representation of me on Sunday morning. We looked at the map today, I did between one and two hundred miles on a chassis that was supported by 3" of 2mm steel on the top of the box section, a steering arm, and the wings/ bonnet leaning against the bulkhead (that also collapsed). Scary. I was wondering how I was gonna tactfully describe the car as a turd but there's no way around being honest now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Went on eBay. Had eBay rage. Phoned Prawn to ask him how much I should bid. He said £1000. Bid £1000 for a set of G60 brakes. Then turned my phone off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Bet the guy was loving the extra £0.52 from the final bid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 At least you can put the pads straight in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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