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Forum: Cars For Sale 03-02-23, 10:07 AM
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Posted By 20vcqdriver
Thats very steep. If that's what one in that...

Thats very steep. If that's what one in that conditions goes for I need to double the insurance value on mine :smilewinkgrin:
Forum: General Chat 23-01-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,158
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Engine wise, is yours the early 7A with the bag...

Engine wise, is yours the early 7A with the bag of snakes exhaust or the later one with cast manifold?
If its the later car the bag of snakes exhaust is more efficient and can give upto an extra...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 06-10-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,533
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Have both the original 280mm and the latest 288mm...

Have both the original 280mm and the latest 288mm install details, PM me your email address :tup:
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 06-10-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,533
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Got the A4 288mm to fit behind the 15" wheel...

Got the A4 288mm to fit behind the 15" wheel using the A4 carriers and calipers and yes converted to the early Series 3 struts that are identical apart from the carrier mount locations. With new pads...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 22-09-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,533
Posted By 20vcqdriver
On my Cq I have A4 288mm up front and 256mm rear...

On my Cq I have A4 288mm up front and 256mm rear and never had rear lock up issues.
I have the Audi Driver/VWAUDI car issues that I wrote for the rears.
The 256mm discs are solid discs from the...
Forum: General Chat 24-08-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,967
Posted By 20vcqdriver
E10 is supposedly not as efficient (if that's the...

E10 is supposedly not as efficient (if that's the right word) so some power loss and not as good mpg. Anyone confirm if this is actually the case?
I use super in mine anyway so hopefully be ok for a...
Forum: General Chat 10-06-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,118
Posted By 20vcqdriver
I also didn't realise Micky had left us :( , a...

I also didn't realise Micky had left us :( , a great guy and completed some great restorations. Met him at Haigh hall show too. Covid seems to be hitting all of us at the moment, my lad has just...
Forum: General Chat 06-04-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
There are various options, but I modified the...

There are various options, but I modified the front ARB from a very early GT coupe, made my own brackets and used socket joints for the connection to the wishbones. Have the 1997 magazine article on...
Forum: General Chat 29-03-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
That reminds me , if you haven't already I'd get...

That reminds me , if you haven't already I'd get a rear roll bar fitted too, one of the best mods I did on mine :tup:
Forum: General Chat 10-03-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
So long as you still have the Cq 5 speed gearbox,...

So long as you still have the Cq 5 speed gearbox, then yes. Think I asked around a bit to get the braided high pressure hose. If I find where I got mine I'll let you know :tup:
Forum: General Chat 09-03-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
That would be a good idea, I would also use a...

That would be a good idea, I would also use a Goodridge braided hose for the clutch hydraulics, my OE one was past its best and so fitted one on mine, certainly helped pedal travel and will withstand...
Forum: Engine 04-02-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,293
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Later cars and all 4 cylinder models had the...

Later cars and all 4 cylinder models had the ability to separate the pulleys as you say, unfortunately for whatever the reason this is not the case with the inline 5 unless someone has done a...
Forum: Engine 03-02-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,293
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Afraid not, not on the I5 as if you look at the...

Afraid not, not on the I5 as if you look at the drawing the Big bolt goes through both the vibration damper AND the pulley. So the 4 small bolts are just used to locate the pulley to the damper and...
Forum: Engine 03-02-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,293
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Sorry but to change pulley and cambelt that brute...

Sorry but to change pulley and cambelt that brute of a bolt has to come out. Bit of a design flaw maybe but to be fair it ensures you check the condition of the crank seal whilst its off.
Forum: Engine 02-02-21, 11:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,293
Posted By 20vcqdriver
I only do 3 to5k a year normally, less last year...

I only do 3 to5k a year normally, less last year for obvious reasons and car off the road though Nov to March and change mine religiously every 6 years but always use highest quality conti belts. As...
Forum: General Chat 20-01-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
There's this one, though not had experience of...

There's this one, though not had experience of this one. Am tempted to get it to try when present one fails ...
Forum: General Chat 18-01-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Uprated Clutch looks to be the same one I have on...

Uprated Clutch looks to be the same one I have on my lightened 3B flywheel, not sure about the release bearing. I went through a standard one within 10k miles and now using an uprated one but not...
Forum: General Chat 29-12-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Feels great too :) got them to make it 2mm...

Feels great too :) got them to make it 2mm thicker too :tup:
Forum: General Chat 28-12-20, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Had the steering wheel back from Royal.... Incl...

Had the steering wheel back from Royal.... Incl of red stiching, thanks for the recommendation :tup:
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Forum: General Chat 04-12-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Getting consistent 0-60 times takes skill with...

Getting consistent 0-60 times takes skill with the cgr box as its not the fastest change in the world but put your foot down from 10mph in 2nd will see a 20 to 60 in 2.5 secs, so should be under 4...
Forum: General Chat 26-11-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Thanks for recommendation, Steering wheel going...

Thanks for recommendation, Steering wheel going off to Royal tomorrow :tup:
Forum: General Chat 20-11-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Thanks for info. I have sent a quote request in...

Thanks for info. I have sent a quote request in to see if they can also refurbish increasing the diameter slightly to that of newer Audi's at the same time to improve feel, maybe some red stitching...
Forum: General Chat 18-11-20, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Not yet, there are several in my area and was...

Not yet, there are several in my area and was going to start enquiring next month. Do you have experience of any company in particular ?
Forum: General Chat 18-11-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Posted By 20vcqdriver
2020 SORN work list

Its hard to believe another year has passed and I have the Cq back on Sorn after only 1700miles this year. I took advantage of the free 6 months MOT too as the old cart is well pampered and as...
Forum: General Chat 18-11-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,105
Posted By 20vcqdriver
Once out of lockdown I'd be happy to have a drive...

Once out of lockdown I'd be happy to have a drive out in your direction. Its old school performance so you get some lag, an initial shove then a 2nd shove at 3200 rpm that keeps going to 6800rpm. I...
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