Everything posted by Frisco
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VBOA Billing 2016
Morons and the word assumed go hand in hand.
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Fitting longer front subframe arms to a 1.3 or 1.6 shell
This has come up a few times now and as decent shells 1.8 & 2.0 become more scarce using lower spec cars as a project base makes more sense. The main difference between the 1.3-1.6 shell and the 1.8-2.0 shell is that the 1.8-2.0 has a more beefy front subframe and crossmember setup. The issue is that you cannot simply transfer the subframe across. The longer subframe is located by 2 bolts in the centre while the shorter ones have one bolt and a locating dowl. Longer subframe Shorter subframe All is not lost though. The rear bolts line up and the dimensions of the subframes are basically the same otherwise so you can cut the the section out of the shorter arms and weld them into the longer ones. Take careful measurements of where everything should be then cut out the section in question from the shorter arms Which will leave you with this. Now once you have checked your measurements cut the corresponding section out of the longer arms and transfer the single bolt setup across. I suggest tacking it up then checking it on the car to make sure it lines up with the 2 rear bolts. And you end up with this Then there is the front crossmember / radiator support. It can be cut out of a 1.8 or 2.0 (if you can get a decent one) and welded into place in the 1.3/1.6. It's basically a straight swap. With the lower arms in place you can bolt it up before welding to make sure it's in the right place. If you're fitting an intercooler (as I was) you may benefit from making up a one off crossmember to give you extra space. What way you go about that will depend on your needs. Personally I'd say this mod is only actually needed if you're running big numbers or are planning track days. If you only plan on fitting an XE and are a bit daunted by the task you'll be fine without.
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130 f16 gearbox
If you have to double clutch it there is something wrong with the box or the clutch
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VBOA Billing 2015 chat thread
Paul you're welcome to all the t-shirts and straw hats
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VBOA Billing 2015 chat thread
We won't be making it this year folks. Unavoidable BS is getting in the way and it just isn't going to happen. Fairly gutted sorry to hear this thou you didnt happen to book a hotel room ? I know a newly wed couple that forget and are on the hunt for one
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VBOA Meet Ireland 22/5/15
They came over in vintage stuff from the 20s-50s and had no interest in anything newer. They were just generally unfriendly. If people from here come across we'll be there with bells on but I'm not bothered otherwise.
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VBOA Meet Ireland 22/5/15
We went to the last one and lets just say the VBOA had very little interest in anyone but themselves
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VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
Curse my arse. Lack of dedication more like
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VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
I love all the positive vibes we have going on here.
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VBOA Billing 2014 Sign up thread
Yeah you can pay at the gate. We generally have plenty of space for camping and parking non cavs. Your Laguna obviously won't be in the stand display but there should be somewhere to park it even if it's not right beside your tent.
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VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
If it's the second time the starter has gotten farked your probably wasting your money replacing it without doing the flywheel
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VBOA Billing 2014 Sign up thread
Sorry mate my comment was meant in general not just aimed at you. You're just out of membership though and we don't take cash payments any more. Details on subscription here: http://www.mk2cav.com/index.php?cat=86
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VBOA Billing 2014 Sign up thread
Booking details are now in bold in the first post. As usual folks you need to be a club member to attend this event.
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members map
It went with the forum update. We got a stable forum but lost the map; a good trade off though.
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MOVED: **WANTED** SRi 130 anyone? Please !?!?!?
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new member/serious enthusiast!
Is this not the one that Andy and Dougie found with the MOD? If it is that's how it came and it's later than 1980.
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MOVED: A two decade (plus) old question....
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MOVED: for sale reluctantly 1985 mk2 sri 1.8 silver
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cav in scrappy
Looks like a late car from the MC position
- VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
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VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
Now Greg you know it's bad when the one day wonder is giving you stick!
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MOVED: Hello from Darlington
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VBOA Billing 2014 Chat thread
Have the VBOA confirmed those dates?
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Billing 2013 Chat thread
Awesome show yet again. Properly chilled out which is exactly what the 3 of us needed