Last Minute Road Trip

***ColinD*** · 18-06-2003, 11:44

Okay as some of you know and don't know, my car is getting a little overhaul tomorrow. As a result it will need a through road test.

200 miles round Wales should do it, it might also be the same route for the big meet in September, so who's up for it on Saturday?

9:00 for 9:30 Owestry Little chef kick off.

**TaviaRS** · 18-06-2003, 12:02

I'd love to but my exhaust will fall off.

Stimps · 18-06-2003, 12:40

Now if you had said Colchester, and not Wales...

Stuart_J · 18-06-2003, 14:17

Colin, Please mail me with your findings if you have time, also any tips re fitting & thoughts on ride heights. Assuming the 4th leg for mine arrives shortly mine is booked in on the first but not with a VAG dealer so any tips would help, I would also like to go straight for the RS height.
Also I assume you will be having it re-tracked.

***ColinD*** · 18-06-2003, 14:22

Stuart,

Yep, same situation, went to 3rd party as figured they have more experince of "non manf" parts, oh and 150 quid less. Once I get the height (RS) then I'll pop it on there 4wheel aligner kit. The differences in soft and hard around that I can live with. Wishbone swaping is the single biggest thought. Must remember to charge camera up later...and if I was really sad I could pop a bullet cam in there and video the front shock for it's first run...need my drugs again brb.

Stuart_J · 18-06-2003, 14:29

Disco & TaviaRS seem to think Wishbones can stay as per original fit.
Once mine is running & I have the new wheels I hope to take it to Powerstation for a "Geometry Tweak" They did wonders with the Scoob, completely eliminated the understeer which is a traditional scoob flaw. It just went where you pointed it.
Stick the Camera in the car to record the Smiles as you corner (I Hope !!)

***ColinD*** · 18-06-2003, 14:35

Stuart,
Indeed from the notes in German and other sources, the wishbone swap is only nessecary for >40 mm drops, which is a lot...but a tad annoying if niping out on track...we'll see how it looks and feels...can't go to low, I ain't got and baseball caps...I for sure will update you though.

18-06-2003, 11:44	#1
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,226 Thanks: 22 Thanked 145 Times in 73 Posts	Last Minute Road Trip Okay as some of you know and don't know, my car is getting a little overhaul tomorrow. As a result it will need a through road test. 200 miles round Wales should do it, it might also be the same route for the big meet in September, so who's up for it on Saturday? 9:00 for 9:30 Owestry Little chef kick off. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

18-06-2003, 12:02	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I'd love to but my exhaust will fall off. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

18-06-2003, 12:40	#3
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now if you had said Colchester, and not Wales... __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

18-06-2003, 14:17	#4
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,605 Thanks: 38 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Colin, Please mail me with your findings if you have time, also any tips re fitting & thoughts on ride heights. Assuming the 4th leg for mine arrives shortly mine is booked in on the first but not with a VAG dealer so any tips would help, I would also like to go straight for the RS height. Also I assume you will be having it re-tracked. __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

18-06-2003, 14:22	#5
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,226 Thanks: 22 Thanked 145 Times in 73 Posts	Stuart, Yep, same situation, went to 3rd party as figured they have more experince of "non manf" parts, oh and 150 quid less. Once I get the height (RS) then I'll pop it on there 4wheel aligner kit. The differences in soft and hard around that I can live with. Wishbone swaping is the single biggest thought. Must remember to charge camera up later...and if I was really sad I could pop a bullet cam in there and video the front shock for it's first run...need my drugs again brb. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

18-06-2003, 14:29	#6
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,605 Thanks: 38 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Disco & TaviaRS seem to think Wishbones can stay as per original fit. Once mine is running & I have the new wheels I hope to take it to Powerstation for a "Geometry Tweak" They did wonders with the Scoob, completely eliminated the understeer which is a traditional scoob flaw. It just went where you pointed it. Stick the Camera in the car to record the Smiles as you corner (I Hope !!) __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

18-06-2003, 14:35	#7
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,226 Thanks: 22 Thanked 145 Times in 73 Posts	Stuart, Indeed from the notes in German and other sources, the wishbone swap is only nessecary for >40 mm drops, which is a lot...but a tad annoying if niping out on track...we'll see how it looks and feels...can't go to low, I ain't got and baseball caps...I for sure will update you though. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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