Decided on first batch of mods

mardon · 23-07-2008, 12:54

Decided what mods i'm going to add to my new silver VRS

Colour coding Handles
Remove Door bump strips
New VRS badges
Whiteline RARB
Vmaxx Coilovers -60mm
And Dotz Roadster 17"

Possibly tints and a black roof too.

Where are the best places for the suspension and alloys? I've also seen something about fitting drop links from another Seat Car? Is this worth doing or will the -60mm Vmaxx replacement ones suffice?

While the suspension is off is there anything else (not to costly) worth doing?

symonevans · 23-07-2008, 12:55

Bushes, brakes, the list is endless

mardon · 23-07-2008, 12:57

Breaks will come. But not yet.

Polly bushes. Good idea. That shouldn't cost too much. Powerflex??

matt1chelski · 23-07-2008, 13:01

I wouldnt say brakes were worth doing just cos the suspention is off. Mine stop me well enough.

symonevans · 23-07-2008, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by mardon

Breaks will come. But not yet.

Polly bushes. Good idea. That shouldn't cost too much. Powerflex??

Powerflex are £14.95 a side. £40 delivered.

The Ibiza cupra console bushes are £16.20 for the pair.

Here's the guide:

http://briskoda.net/technical-guides...ght=cupra+bush

HTH

Sy

symonevans · 23-07-2008, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt1chelski

I wouldnt say brakes were worth doing just cos the suspention is off. Mine stop me well enough.

Guess you dont drive hard then or sampled some recently bedded in 312's

mardon · 23-07-2008, 13:20

Right sothe Ibiza cupra console bushes are different from the Vmaxx droplinks.

Should have quite a nice handling car after that little lot.

symonevans · 23-07-2008, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mardon

Right sothe Ibiza cupra console bushes are different from the Vmaxx droplinks.

Should have quite a nice handling car after that little lot.

The bushes and drop links are totally different things. Your front wish bone sits inside the console bush.

The drop link is from your strut to your anti roll bar

HTH

mardon · 23-07-2008, 15:36

Thanks for that you've been a great help.

Anyone got suggestons for best places to purchase all the above?

warwick hunt · 23-07-2008, 16:42

bushes seat dealer
brakes ebay/vag breakers
powerflex bushes google loads of choices

matt1chelski · 23-07-2008, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by symonevans

Guess you dont drive hard then or sampled some recently bedded in 312's

I drive as hard as is responsable on the road. Doing my first track day this year, so maybe my opinion will change. Still not sure it would come under the "not to costly" bracket.

ultra_joel88 · 23-07-2008, 21:28

312mm brakes are a must tbh

I used to **** myself braking hard coming up to roundabouts on the standard brakes thought id run into the roundabout but the 312mm are spot on everytime

ocrx8 · 23-07-2008, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

312mm brakes are a must tbh

I used to **** myself braking hard coming up to roundabouts on the standard brakes thought id run into the roundabout but the 312mm are spot on everytime

The Ka I used to drive; now that had me ****ing myself braking hard coming up to a roundabout! The standard vRS setup is 100 times better, so I can only imagine how good the 312mm's are

Lummox · 23-07-2008, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt1chelski

I drive as hard as is responsable on the road. Doing my first track day this year, so maybe my opinion will change. Still not sure it would come under the "not to costly" bracket.

If you need anything fitting let me know.

symonevans · 27-07-2008, 19:42

I actually confused the abs last night and locked up for about a second.

God they were good

Lofty86 · 27-07-2008, 20:18

With 312's, i found they dont lock up as easy (all to do with pivots and geometrics, which i wont bore you with).
And when abs does kick in, its more controled.
A MUST for track days!!!

23-07-2008, 12:54	#1
mardon Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Decided on first batch of mods Decided what mods i'm going to add to my new silver VRS Colour coding Handles Remove Door bump strips New VRS badges Whiteline RARB Vmaxx Coilovers -60mm And Dotz Roadster 17" Possibly tints and a black roof too. Where are the best places for the suspension and alloys? I've also seen something about fitting drop links from another Seat Car? Is this worth doing or will the -60mm Vmaxx replacement ones suffice? While the suspension is off is there anything else (not to costly) worth doing?

23-07-2008, 12:55	#2
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 8 Thanked 41 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods Bushes, brakes, the list is endless

23-07-2008, 12:57	#3
mardon Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods Breaks will come. But not yet. Polly bushes. Good idea. That shouldn't cost too much. Powerflex??

23-07-2008, 13:01	#4
matt1chelski Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posts: 98 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods I wouldnt say brakes were worth doing just cos the suspention is off. Mine stop me well enough.

23-07-2008, 13:20	#7
mardon Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods Right sothe Ibiza cupra console bushes are different from the Vmaxx droplinks. Should have quite a nice handling car after that little lot.

23-07-2008, 15:36	#9
mardon Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods Thanks for that you've been a great help. Anyone got suggestons for best places to purchase all the above?

23-07-2008, 16:42	#10
warwick hunt Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: tyneside Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods bushes seat dealer brakes ebay/vag breakers powerflex bushes google loads of choices

23-07-2008, 21:28	#12
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods 312mm brakes are a must tbh I used to **** myself braking hard coming up to roundabouts on the standard brakes thought id run into the roundabout but the 312mm are spot on everytime __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

27-07-2008, 19:42	#15
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 8 Thanked 41 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods I actually confused the abs last night and locked up for about a second. God they were good

27-07-2008, 20:18	#16
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 449 Thanks: 22 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Decided on first batch of mods With 312's, i found they dont lock up as easy (all to do with pivots and geometrics, which i wont bore you with). And when abs does kick in, its more controled. A MUST for track days!!! __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Ready to fit: 19Row Fuel Cooler, Braided Fuel Line, NACA Duct, Wheelarch Pikey Mod. To Buy: FSD's, Pro1.2's, FMIC, LSD, Devils Own Water/Meth Injection, Clucth, SM Flywheel, Hybrid Turbo + Remap. ££££

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