http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/-t1.htm Suspension, ARBs, brakes, steering etc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:31 GMT 10 http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mrbeige/cooltext403300955.jpg http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/-t1.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/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/chassis-f5/centre-lock-wheels-t203.htm kevhaywire
Anyone have experience of fitting centre lock hubs to a road car?]]> Chassis Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:12:40 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/centre-lock-wheels-t203.htm#2404 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/centre-lock-wheels-t203.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/track-prepping-a-road-car-t303.htm junkie To be able to enjoy to the maximum a track day using your road car it pays to spend some time in basic preparation. I will try and break down some of the simple checks and changes you can make to your car to enable you to get the most time on track during the day and to stay safe whilst driving harder than you would do on a public road. Interior Remove all loose objects from the car interior. If you have a fury dice or air freshener hanging from your coat hooks/mirror take it out. Empty ... Chassis Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:13:10 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/track-prepping-a-road-car-t303.htm#3891 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/track-prepping-a-road-car-t303.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bump-steer-t304.htm junkie A. Bump Steer Definition Bump Steer is when your wheels steer themselves without input from the steering wheel. The undesirable steering is caused by bumps in the track interacting with improper length or angle of your suspension and steering linkages. Most car builders design their cars so that the effects of bump steer are minimal. However, you must still take care to bolt on your suspension carefully so as not to create unwanted bump steer. Make sure that you are always using ... Chassis Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:59:22 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bump-steer-t304.htm#3892 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bump-steer-t304.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-weight-distribution-for-handling-t143.htm mic_VR Right then chaps been having a think about how to get the best out of the corrado on the track. To quote Evo magazine the VR6 is 'a little nose heavy' and with that in mind I'm thinking about my plan of striping the interior and whether that would actually make the weight distribution worse. During my conversion I'm planning on relocating the battery to the rear, plus I'll have a charge cooler tank in there, but I'm still not sure what it'll handle like. Anyone got any views/opinions ... Chassis Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:43:19 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-weight-distribution-for-handling-t143.htm#1379 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-weight-distribution-for-handling-t143.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/biggest-brakes-for-15inch-rims-t300.htm VEEDUBBED What's the biggest stoppers 1 can fit inside small 15inch original 'rado rims?.
I'm running a powerful engine but i'm stuck on original G60 stoppers...
Remeber,i'm NOT allowed to change rims on my 'rado 'cos the Italian law
doesn't allow it,15inch jobbies or nowt.]]> Chassis Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:27:03 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/biggest-brakes-for-15inch-rims-t300.htm#3766 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/biggest-brakes-for-15inch-rims-t300.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/help-made-a-boo-boo-s2-calipers-t284.htm Flusted
Is there a way round this?

Help help help]]> Chassis Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:03:32 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/help-made-a-boo-boo-s2-calipers-t284.htm#3549 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/help-made-a-boo-boo-s2-calipers-t284.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/seat-brembo-s-t272.htm junkie
One of those parts is the Seat Ibiza Brembo calipers. Between the Ibiza and the Leon, do they use the same Brembo caliper but different discs and its just the actual caliper carrier thats different?]]> Chassis Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:36:57 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/seat-brembo-s-t272.htm#3407 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/seat-brembo-s-t272.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/how-do-you-go-widetrack-on-an-early-corrado-t119.htm junkie
[Mod Edit]Good question...worthy of it's own thread. Beigy]]> Chassis Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:52:21 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/how-do-you-go-widetrack-on-an-early-corrado-t119.htm#1036 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/how-do-you-go-widetrack-on-an-early-corrado-t119.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/suspension-consistency-t166.htm kevhaywire
I'm just looking at ways of trying to make the car feel more consistent. The differences between full and empty tank, winter and summer are a lot more noticable than I'd like!]]> Chassis Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:03:06 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/suspension-consistency-t166.htm#1736 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/suspension-consistency-t166.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/electronic-or-mechanical-launch-control-t185.htm boost panda I don't know if anyone has covered this, but is it possible to use a second ABS ECU to use the ABS sensors to run a TCS? Basically, you'd want the ECU to apply the brakes in directly the opposite way to how the ABS works (i.e. to apply the brakes when the wheel is spinning too quickly, as opposed to when it is slowing down too quickly). I'm not sure if it'd even work, but at least it's an idea Last time I even considered things like this was to do with Launch Control on what is probably ... Chassis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:58:53 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/electronic-or-mechanical-launch-control-t185.htm#2178 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/electronic-or-mechanical-launch-control-t185.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/blade-arb-s-t206.htm junkie
I imagine the rear would be fairly easily to do but how about the front.]]> Chassis Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:37:25 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/blade-arb-s-t206.htm#2427 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/blade-arb-s-t206.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/alternative-steering-racks-t13.htm mrbeige As I'm going to be rebuilding the front subframe of the Corrado, I was wondering if it was possible to replace the tired steering rack with something a little newer? Can anyone suggest a donor vehicle for such a rack, or will I have issues with the actual length of the control arms? Ideally I'd like a rack that is a little 'quicker' if you catch my drift? Chassis Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:19 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/alternative-steering-racks-t13.htm#49 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/alternative-steering-racks-t13.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-traction-in-fwd-applications-t94.htm kevhaywire Thought I'd throw this open to debate to share techniques and ideas for maximising traction on powerful FWD cars. There's your usual Peloquin / Quaife diff but there's a new kid on the block now, the Autotech Wavetrac - http://www.autotech.com/prod_drive_wavetracDiffs.htm Some folk fit stiff springs at the rear (or solid mounted) to stop the nose lifting under power, but not practical for road use, oversteer could be a major problem! Geometry. Anyone found some settings that work ... Chassis Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:53:10 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-traction-in-fwd-applications-t94.htm#760 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/maximising-traction-in-fwd-applications-t94.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/remote-reservoir-dampers-t205.htm junkie Just wondering how over kill are these on a road car, whats the actual benefits and purpose of the remote reservoir? Chassis Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:03:11 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/remote-reservoir-dampers-t205.htm#2421 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/remote-reservoir-dampers-t205.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/err-better-brakes-on-a-corrado-without-abs-t178.htm ctwg60 I'm after better pedal behavior and braking without the use of an ABS system or the big engine vacuum bellows. More of a competition brake system. Is there a pump that can be fitted to a vw 4 pot engine that can provide better braking assistance? The other reason I want to get rid of the bellows system is free up room at the rear of the engine for future engine changes although I know it's not absolutely necessary for what I may want to do in the future. Any links or other info greatly appreciated. ... Chassis Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:34:01 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/err-better-brakes-on-a-corrado-without-abs-t178.htm#2011 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/err-better-brakes-on-a-corrado-without-abs-t178.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bigger-mc-s-with-uprated-calipers-t140.htm jmc I've never been able to find a definitive answer to this.... I upgraded my original G60 brakes for Porka 4 pots, but never chnaged the master cylinder. Th brakes have always felt OK, but not awe inspiring like I thought they would. Should I have changed the master cylinder for a larger one and if so which one please?? Chassis Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:56:02 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bigger-mc-s-with-uprated-calipers-t140.htm#1345 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/bigger-mc-s-with-uprated-calipers-t140.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/vibration-from-knackered-inner-cv-joints-t117.htm Toad Right... Not exactly linked to anything exciting, but my mate's car started to make some funny noises, and given her history of letting it get a bit warm and oil escaping, I suggested she brought it round before she drives to brighton this weekend. It's a punto, 1.2 I think, and there's a funny noise, like a loose heat sheild when you accelerate, from both sides, depending on what day it is, and what you had for breakfast. I took it for a scurry and it seems to happen just when accelerating, ... Chassis Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:54:46 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/vibration-from-knackered-inner-cv-joints-t117.htm#1019 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/vibration-from-knackered-inner-cv-joints-t117.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/spacers-studs-and-bolts-t101.htm mic_VR First, Spacers. What do people use? and is there a general rule as to which are safer. Hubcentric or just normal spacers? Second, Studs and bolts. Have people converted their hubs over to studs and nuts rather than the standard bolts? I can see the advantage of doing the conversion from an ease of fitting point of view and I can see how it could be deemed safer. Thoughts and feelings guys and what combination do people think we be best when I'm trying to put 350bhp through ... Chassis Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:57:34 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/spacers-studs-and-bolts-t101.htm#826 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/spacers-studs-and-bolts-t101.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/new-brakes-are-all-brembo-4pots-the-same-fitment-t42.htm saysomestuff got some new brakes off a dodge viper - they are brembo 4 pots and so I assumed they'd fit a corrado valver using the RS2 or Ibiza Cupra R carriers and 305 dicscs - but seriously they are massive! I'm hoping it's just the excitement but can anyone actually confirm that 911 or cupra R 4 pot brembos are also stupidly massive? was hoping to fit these under 16s Chassis Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:19:17 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/new-brakes-are-all-brembo-4pots-the-same-fitment-t42.htm#269 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/new-brakes-are-all-brembo-4pots-the-same-fitment-t42.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/is-anyone-running-wilwood-brakes-t96.htm nemesis360
Im going to be running 280x22 vented rear disks and I might fit the Wilwood 4 pot handbrake caliper which Ill update you on when I get it all setup]]> Chassis Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:58:04 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/is-anyone-running-wilwood-brakes-t96.htm#768 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/is-anyone-running-wilwood-brakes-t96.htm http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/288-callipers-t44.htm mrbeige Right, so as not to spend a fortune on Brembo callipers or such like, I was wondering if it would be possible to fit 288 callipers and carriers onto a four stud hub. These callipers can be found relatively cheaply and are a decent upgrade for 5 stud Corrados, using the standard Mk3 VR disc, but as my Corrado is a KR valver (at the mo), could they be mounted in conjection with Seat Leon 305mm discs? Chassis Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:20:17 GMT http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/288-callipers-t44.htm#295 http://oddunit.forumotion.net/chassis-f5/288-callipers-t44.htm