http://oddunit.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:14:56 GMT 10 http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mrbeige/cooltext403300955.jpg http://oddunit.forumotion.net/feed/? http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/2008cc-8751-cr-3a-g60-build-t76.htm ctwg60 *** This has been moved from another forum so if it don't make sense in parts please ignore. Cheers Chris **** Hello, Seems like the place to be for my build. This is an Audi 3A block based engine. It's commonly referred to as a bubble block as it's effectively a 1.8 pb code or similar casting with enough room for a 92.8 mm crank. Bit of history....... I bought my G60 back in Sept 2005 and spent lot's of money restoring and replacing the brakes suspension and running gear ... Projects Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:06:09 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/2008cc-8751-cr-3a-g60-build-t76.htm#572 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/2008cc-8751-cr-3a-g60-build-t76.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/tubbsmore-issues-t257.htm mrbeige Bought July 2008 1997 R Plate 2.8 VR6 115k miles, full service history Mystic Blue Climatronic Climate Control A Whole Dogs Worth of Dog Hair 16" BBS Alloys (Need a refurb) Planned mods: Coilovers - done Mk4 style Mk3 lights Crystal smoked indicators and fogs Crystal smoked rears Debadged grill 16" or 17" rims but not sure what ones yet Techtonics exhaust Schimmel 263s Custom re-map Replacement beasting ariel Front and rear ... Projects Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:06:11 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/tubbsmore-issues-t257.htm#3182 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/tubbsmore-issues-t257.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/think-i-ve-dreamt-up-my-next-project-cheap-quick-and-unusua-t382.htm ctwg60 OK I'm dreaming but it seems doable especially as Ian Birch is just round the corner from me! 500bhp 3.6ltr twin turbo all wheel drive consisting of 2x 1.8T 225 BAM or similiar engines. One in the front and one in the back! Designed for the track and the QM! What do you do on the V5 though! Just one long engine number I guess! Ian Birch is the man when it comes to twin engined VW's he has done many and if rumours are right even caught the attentions of VW themselves. So 1.8T ... Projects Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:16:19 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/think-i-ve-dreamt-up-my-next-project-cheap-quick-and-unusua-t382.htm#5302 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/think-i-ve-dreamt-up-my-next-project-cheap-quick-and-unusua-t382.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dirtytorque-s-odd-corner-t62.htm dirtytorque Hello Base car. 1992 Corrdo g60 in Flash( Lol) red. My ulitmate aim is a ghetto 2.0 litre 16vg60 build running MS. I'm just going to add little bits each day to this thread.It will be nice to have it documented somewhere,like a diary. MS setup: I am running the Vanilla MS2 code.Running fuel and spark.MS is triggered off the stock digifant Hall sender trigger and uses the Onboard vb921 to fire the standard g60 coil. No TPS,using MAPdot acceleration enrichment.Acceleration ... Projects Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:44:41 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dirtytorque-s-odd-corner-t62.htm#394 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dirtytorque-s-odd-corner-t62.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/turbo-installs-n-stuff-t379.htm dirtytorque Is a BOV the same thing as a wastegate?
Hopefully the questions will get less tupid with time.

grazie.]]> Engine Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:31:40 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/turbo-installs-n-stuff-t379.htm#5178 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/turbo-installs-n-stuff-t379.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/oil-cooling-on-a-16v-track-car-t384.htm mrbeige Just gauging peoples thoughts on oil coolage when using a valver on the track. I suspect that it would be a good idea to fit a oil cooler rad, but would it be better to retain the heat exhanger plate, or remove that completely, and just have a sandwich plate and remote rad? Engine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:14:56 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/oil-cooling-on-a-16v-track-car-t384.htm#5395 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/oil-cooling-on-a-16v-track-car-t384.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/gooney-son-of-badcrumbletrack-car-t6.htm mrbeige Well, thought I start a fresh thread for the new motor! Meet Gooney, son of Badcrumble! Picked this 166k 1.8 valver up from Gav and Nikki, for the princely sum of 300 squid. To say I'm pleased is an understatement! Engine sounds sweet as a nut and the interior is mint. First job is to get it MOT'd then we'll see what changes take place.... Updated 24-09-2008 Modifications:: ============ Chassis:: Koni T/A's and Koni 40/50mm Springs Mk4 Golf Rear calipers and ... Projects Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:35:54 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/gooney-son-of-badcrumbletrack-car-t6.htm#10 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/gooney-son-of-badcrumbletrack-car-t6.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm mrbeige Has anyone seen one of these is the metal? I remember reading somewhere (other than t-c.com) that the 02S was basically an 02A with an extra cog, i.e. not like the twin output shafted (hehe) 02M, and therefor was quite an easy fit into the Corrado/Golf bays Transmission Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:42:38 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm#186 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/02s-gearboxes-t30.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/mincy-because-only-a-turbo-will-do-now-t16.htm mic_VR Right well I'm sure most of you will have seen my car on the forum and I'm pleased to say I'm finally getting on with sorting it into a bit of a 'race look' car..... with a nice little engine upgrade... As it stands the car is fairly standard, pic! Currently done: All new bushes, new techtontics 'zorst with dual borla's, all new brakes inc. 288 fronts and mk4 rears with redstuff pads & goodridges all round, weitec ultra GT's, schimmel 263 cams and a few interior mods. Long(ish) ... Projects Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:50:54 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/mincy-because-only-a-turbo-will-do-now-t16.htm#70 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/mincy-because-only-a-turbo-will-do-now-t16.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/tyres-and-brakes-t381.htm mrbeige Ok, so now that the Corrado is going to be used as a bit of a track weapon, I need to think about tyres and brake pads. As we want to be able to drive the Corrado to the track, any tryes need to be road legal. I have little/no knowledge of what is best for the track, so what tyres are the best for track use? What about brake pads? Again, they don't need to be superb on the road, but of course good on the track. Would Ferodo DS2500 be track worthy? What about EBC red-stuff? Any ... Chassis Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:31 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/tyres-and-brakes-t381.htm#5283 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/tyres-and-brakes-t381.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/another-corrado-t134.htm James H

Sorry pic's too big!]]> Projects Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:56:50 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/another-corrado-t134.htm#1220 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/another-corrado-t134.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/jmc-s-19l-g60-t144.htm jmc Hello all, I thought I would get some details up of my ride, and a few pics... Gloss Black 1992 Corrado G60 Engine and Transmisson 1.9l G-Werks Red label rebore G-werks stage 4 cylinder head Schrick cam Stage 4 charger with 68mm pulley Golf G60 FMIC Mocal 19 row 115mm oil cooler in passenger wheel arch (with ventilation fitted into the wheel arch liner) Schrick sump and windage tray Flowed throttle body G-werks 4 branch manifold Longlife stainless exhaust 70 degree ... Projects Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:21:59 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/jmc-s-19l-g60-t144.htm#1393 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/jmc-s-19l-g60-t144.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/increasing-compression-in-a-n-a-motor-t378.htm mrbeige Just been thinking about something Tom said to me the other day about one guy fitting a mk4 head gasket to a VR. He said that it increased compression ratio by 0.5, and that led to an improvement in torque. I been thinking about why that was, and determined that all it does is improve thermal efficiency, and thus make more from the existing fuel air mixture. I did wonder what would happen if you were to increase the compression ratio a further 0.5. Do you think that would improve things still, ... Engine Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:03:55 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/increasing-compression-in-a-n-a-motor-t378.htm#5164 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/increasing-compression-in-a-n-a-motor-t378.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/alfa-multiair-engines-t377.htm Toad Morning. Been reading the latest Evo magazine, im which they looked at the new cloverleaf Alfa Mito which has a new 1.4 engine featuring what they call MultiAir. It features a head with vaves laid out like a DOHC head, it's only 1 camshaft though with lobes for both inlet and exhaust, sat above the exhaust valves. It has a set of pushrods from the inlet lobes to the front of the head. These pushrods work on what is effectively a set of modified hydraulic tappets, there is an electronically ... Engine Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:17:52 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/alfa-multiair-engines-t377.htm#5136 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/alfa-multiair-engines-t377.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/19995-spec-us-vr6-inlet-manifold-t375.htm Toad
As far as I know the late US VR6s got a plastic inlet manifold with variable geometry, much like the R32s and 24Vs. Now, this should be retrofittable to the older VRs, I assume they just need an adaptor for the throttle body, and a little bit of piping making up?

Does anyone know anything about these? Do they suffer from the same flap fatigue and engine ingestion issues that the BMWs do?]]> Engine Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:51:41 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/19995-spec-us-vr6-inlet-manifold-t375.htm#5097 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/19995-spec-us-vr6-inlet-manifold-t375.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/g60-of-loooooooove-baby-t336.htm Sonicriot13 Most of you know my G60. It is both one of my life's loves and one of the biggest thorns in my side! But today I have finally got around to starting whatever it is I'm now doing. Still not entirely sure where to stop with this project or how far I want to go with it. Quite happy with the progress I've made so far though! Will keep this thread updated with lots of pics! Projects Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:33:26 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/g60-of-loooooooove-baby-t336.htm#4409 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/g60-of-loooooooove-baby-t336.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/tools-t374.htm Toad
I've had an offer on Draper Expert 41 peice socket sets (1/2" drive, metric and A/F) today, £50/piece rather than the £155 RRP, or the £108+Vat I could get them locally. I'd struggle to get another set now, but if anyone is looking for anything like that, let me know and I'll keep an ear to the ground.

]]> Services and Products Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:37:30 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/tools-t374.htm#5064 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/tools-t374.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/spark-plugs-platinum-t373.htm Toad
I just bought a new set of spark plugs for the VR, looked at various options and decided on the recommended BKR5EKUP ones, which have platinum tips, now I could have bought the normal ones, or the iridium versions, but I wasn't entirely sure, and as I won't be changing them for some time, I thought I'd spend the extra £20.

But are platinum tips worth it? Why do they make a difference? Is it worthwhile looking at platinum tips on other spark plugs?]]> Engine Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:21:47 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/spark-plugs-platinum-t373.htm#5037 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/spark-plugs-platinum-t373.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/cheap-camber-tool-t128.htm kevhaywire This is probably more useful to coilover owners because of the frequent height changes. i.e. Rather than using a spring compressor, you can just wind the spring perch down to relieve the tension before taking the TMs off, but that messes up your settings. You can get various camber tools, such as this one - http://www.advantagewheelalignment.com/camber_gauge.html But I found a cheap and easy way to restore the geometry settings after some suspension work. 1) Go to a Tesco ... Specialist tools Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:35:45 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/cheap-camber-tool-t128.htm#1120 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/cheap-camber-tool-t128.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/top-mounts-t370.htm dirtytorque Can some do a quick run through in easy speak please?

ta.]]> Chassis Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:01:34 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/top-mounts-t370.htm#4915 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/top-mounts-t370.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm pete_griff well the clutch on my evo 6 decided to start slipping slightly the other day, so it's time for a change i made a start today and have got most of the way to getting it off. i've got the driveshafts, transfer shafts and transfer box off now. i've just got to separate the thrust bearing from the clutch cover (it's a pull clutch so removal involves the gayness of prying the bearing out of the cover with a screwdriver through a tiny access hole in the side of the box). will be making a ... Transmission Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:41:22 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm#4978 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/clutch-change-on-an-evo-don-t-try-this-at-home-t371.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm pete_griff howdy all i am at a complete loss as to why i've had two clutches fail on me - and helix items at that! as i'm sure oyu all know; the pressure plate comes in two parts (one part that butts up against the friction plate and then the other which is the outer casing) and there are three metal straps that hold both parts together. these straps are riveted onto the outer plate. for some bizzarre and unknown reason my car has destroyed one of these rivets on two separate VR6 helix clutches. my ... Transmission Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:17:59 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm#3895 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/transmission-f4/vr6-helix-clutch-failed-x2-t306.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dec-s-corrado-t280.htm Dec The Beige fella has been after me for a while now to stick a project thread on this car up here! Hadn't got around to it, mainly because I cant get the damn car to actually work....and I pretty much threw the towel in last summer. But things could all change tomorrow....... To start off with I had a perfectly sensible 1.8L 16v Corrado. Kept it pretty standard for a couple of years. Then went for a full respray, as the oul Tornado red was starting to turn a couple of different shades ... Projects Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:32:26 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dec-s-corrado-t280.htm#3494 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/projects-f10/dec-s-corrado-t280.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/dta-for-dummies-t103.htm kevhaywire Thought I'd put up some mapping details for DTA ECUs. I'm focussing on the S80 since it's one of the current models, but the older E48 and P8 Pro are very similar. My aim (hopefully) is to demonstrate that there is no black art to engine mapping. If you understand your engine and it's fuelling requirements, you will have no trouble mapping it yourself. The following maps are from my TPS v RPM map which I tuned myself on the road. 440cc injectors, 3 bar static pressure. Many ... Engine Management Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:35:36 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/dta-for-dummies-t103.htm#832 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/dta-for-dummies-t103.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/larger-injectors-or-rising-rate-fuel-pressure-reg-t366.htm mrbeige Right, I was thinking the other day about the above, and pondered on whether smaller injectors with a rising rate fuel pressure reg would give better results than larger injectors? I would expect that idle would be much improved doingthe former, and still being able to deliver the larger quantities of fuel when required. Does that make mapping difficult though? Will a rising rate fuel pressure reg only give you a benefit when running standard ECU rather than aftermarket? Are standard fuel rail ... Engine Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:06:15 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/larger-injectors-or-rising-rate-fuel-pressure-reg-t366.htm#4829 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-f1/larger-injectors-or-rising-rate-fuel-pressure-reg-t366.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/mig-welders-t78.htm mrbeige Right, I'm thinking I need to purchase a MIG welder, but need tow know what I should be looking for. I want one for general bodywork use and for spot welding stainless pipework, ready for someone to TIG weld up. Do I need gassed or gas-less? What current rating should I be looking for? Etc. Specialist tools Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:54:09 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/mig-welders-t78.htm#611 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/specialist-tools-f8/mig-welders-t78.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/fabrication-f12/cnc-d-cobra-chassis-t369.htm CorradoVR6-Turbo http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/book_aoe/

Amazing work gone into this but a bit over the top dont you think?]]> Fabrication Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:45:47 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/fabrication-f12/cnc-d-cobra-chassis-t369.htm#4876 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/fabrication-f12/cnc-d-cobra-chassis-t369.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/not-ms-but-chip-related-t345.htm jmc Given I have a selection of chips laying around now from different stages of having my G60 tuned, someone has suggested I get hold of a copy of Winols, and an eprom programmer from ebay and actually have a look at them and see how they differ. Been thinking about this, and an eprom programmer is only £40 or so from ebay, and the demo version of Winsol (which is read onyl, no writey writey) is free. Is it really as simple as that guys? Anything I should look out for with eprom programmers? Engine Management Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:47:27 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/not-ms-but-chip-related-t345.htm#4540 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/engine-management-f13/not-ms-but-chip-related-t345.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/jsb-racing-shift-light-kit-for-corrado-and-mk3-golf-t242.htm mrbeige Right guys, Please see our custom shift light system that can be integrated into standard cluster. These are available for DIY fitment or I also offer a fitting service where it is integrated into your cluster - no need to cut wires or anything! They are fully programmable, via a single dash mounted push button. DIY - £60 inc P+P Fitted - £75 inc P+P For now the only vehicle suitable/tested is the Corrado, but I hope to have more vehicle applications made available soon ... Services and Products Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:58:37 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/jsb-racing-shift-light-kit-for-corrado-and-mk3-golf-t242.htm#2945 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/services-and-products-f21/jsb-racing-shift-light-kit-for-corrado-and-mk3-golf-t242.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/the-rest-of-the-workshop-f15/mk3-golf-vr-wiring-diagrams-t367.htm mrbeige As title, just need the pin out for the instrument cluster really....anyone?? The rest of the Workshop Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:10:58 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/the-rest-of-the-workshop-f15/mk3-golf-vr-wiring-diagrams-t367.htm#4832 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/the-rest-of-the-workshop-f15/mk3-golf-vr-wiring-diagrams-t367.htm