#211: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:51 am ---- Is that shift light a bit pointless being so low?
#212: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:11 am ---- It's so much better with an aftermarket wheel and boss. Aye the instruments are further away but you work that out within a week. The wheel is so much lighter and you feel more in control as there's not a great big lump in the middle of the wheel and it makes you sit back in the seat a lot more.
#213: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:11 am ---- `the boss kit on mine is a nightmare as its too far away like std so need to get a spacer for mine which is a flat wheel unlike your dished one, im not going to reach it when buckets and harnesses are in
#214: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: SinfulDesignCom, Location: Ashford, KentPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:44 am ---- Edward - think you are looking at the control box - the shift LIGHT itself is in the gauge pod on the drivers a pillar
Pez - totally agree - you do get used to it, and I just like the feel of a smaller wheel, and the grip makes you feel a lot more in control
Usher - I had thought of that with mine as I was finding the harnesses putting me in a position which was a little uncomfortable for the reach of the wheel. I had moved the seat a little further forward, but this meant my legs were to close to the pedal box. The joys of being 6ft3 and driving a hot hatch =)
#215: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:17 am ---- lol i struggle at 5'10 fight distance for the legs i cant reach the wheel right distance for the wheeel im crunched up so gonna get a 20-30mm space see how it goes, wont need to reach stalks as there useles atm as ive cut the wires so gonna put them all on switches earlier than planned mind
#216: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: SinfulDesignCom, Location: Ashford, KentPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:45 pm ---- Latest update following fan issues. The failing of the fan circuit just bought about this change sooner as I don't like how late the fan cuts in.
Using a separate dedicated sender switch running directly to the relay (thus bypassing all the air con poo, which has been removed, and the ECU), now cuts in at 90deg and out at 82deg. Far better for a track car. I have also installed an LED in the console which lights when the fan comes on, as well as an override switch should it be required - see below;
Also took the opportunity to finally give the engine bay a good clean up and tidy the wiring etc..
Let's hope the weather is good this weekend!
#217: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 4:11 pm ---- Awesome, love this car.... not in the slightest jealous
#218: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: SinfulDesignCom, Location: Ashford, KentPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:51 am ---- Thanks Ben! Good to see my work appreciated =)
#219: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: benkeeganbmx, Location: Newquay, CornwallPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:39 am ---- This is sick and I like it a lot.
Then with everything on the strut I put all back in place. Word of warning - do a visual check of Bilstein shocks BEFORE fitting. Part numbers were wrong. Ended up fitting drivers side to passenger side. But didn't realise until I bolted it in... So.. back out, back in with correct shock and viola!
Only ARB to do (oh, and other side!).. and then its brakes, fluid changes and done.
wish i saw this when I put in mine, popped a drop link, silly me saw the stain on the drop links too
#221: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: PezHdi, Location: ShrewsburyPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:21 pm ---- Any updates on this Mate?
Things are just being enjoyed with the motor now. Car is absolutely faultless and drives perfectly. Pulls in every gear - few traction problems in 1st and 2nd however
#223: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:12 pm ---- Could you confirm somthing for me please matt. I'm re vamping my front struts as I needed to replace a spring. Were does the washer go under the top mount or on top underneath the BIG nut?
#224: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: SinfulDesignCom, Location: Ashford, KentPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:19 pm ---- under the big nut dude!
#225: Re: SINFUL DESIGN GTi 180 Track Project Author: spike_202, Location: West midsPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:25 pm ---- So there is no washer on the shock side of the top mount ? Just under the BIG nut on the top mount. Of this is right I must of done it right 7 years ago lol.
Thanks Matt hope all is well with you mate?
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