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    Following an "incident" at a recent track day I have decided that I want to upgrade my standard brake system. I was thinking about a 312 setup, but I might be tempted to go bigger, maybe a Porsche setup? Anyone got any suggestions? I'm running TT fat fives so I'll have plenty of room to play with I would've thought. Cheers
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    Hi, I really need one of these asap please as I sheared mine
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    good advice - cheers!
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    Is it worth changing engine oil for a track day, if so which oil is recommended? I need to do an oil change anyway and I've got my first ever track day coming up so thought I may as we'll chuck some decent stuff in there.
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    Cheers for the pointers guys, I managed to crack the nut last weekend with plenty of heat and some gentle persuation from a hammer and chisel. Decat fitted and it sounds awesome!! I suspect that my old cat is knackered - there is alot of loose sounding crap inside when shaken - possibly the filters have crumbled away?? it still passed its MOT a couple of weeks ago tho.
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    Hi, I'm struggling to get this last nut off at the front of the cat, I've used a nut cracker tool which worked on the other 2 nuts but this one is rusted on good and the tool won't fit up to use on this last nut. I've soaked it in wd40, tried an undersize socket which didn't work, a grinder won't reach in to it either. Anyone got any tips?? Cheers
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    Thats what I suspected craggsy, what is the centre bore on a vr6?
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    ET17 and width 7J
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    I've been looking at some compomotive wheels which are 5x100, but they were previously fitted to a subaru. Is there any reason why we can't fit jap spec 5x100s to vw's?
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    Great advice, cheers!
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    Is there much of an advantage in using the performance fuels available at the pumps, such as Shell v power nitro+ ?? Certainly sounds the part with a name like that, but is it worth the extra money over standard unleaded?
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    yeah I was looking at getting TT pedals too. Did you have to get 2 x brake pedals in stead of 1 brake and 1 clutch? or the other way round??
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    Wow, that guy wanted a cold bay! Loving the rear spoiler(s) too
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    Yeah thought about that, and I'll probably got that way if I can source a set cheap enough
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    I've currently got my front wing off to carry out some sill repair, and thought about adding in a cold air feed or maybe even stretch to a BMC CDA whilst I've got room to work. As you can see from the picture i've currently got a pipercross filter only, and as I plan on tracking my car, I want to increase the amount of cold air in to the system. I can't see that there's much room going down in to the bay as the charcoal filter is in the way of a possible route for an intake feed. Is it worth just getting rid of that to make space? What do people usually do when fitting a CDA for example? Che
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    Hi, just spotted this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281148149204?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Does anyone know if this is in fact was a genuine option from VW? I've not seen them before and thought I might get one, not only to add extra grip on the accelerator but also to match the other 2 pedals. Thoughts? does anyone have one on their mk3?
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    Cheers Michael. Speaking of fitment, I've been looking under the bonnet for the best place to fit them. Anyone have any tips? There are 2 holes that look ideal but they clash with the raised crease on the topside of the bonnet. Anywhere else recommended?
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    I've bought some aero catch bonnet pins for my track car. Is it ok to use these alone and totally do away with the stock bonnet catch?
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    I'm located in Cheshire by the way
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    Does anyone know a good place to hire wheel arch rollers? Or does anyone have one lying around I could borrow!? If u don't ask u don't get ;-)
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    I'm looking to purchase an OMP wheel and boss kit, but I'm also going to need a removable boss as I'm planning to take the locks out of the car! Does anyone have any recommendations? I've seen some sparco ones on eBay but they look slightly suspish! Don't wanna be steering fresh air going into a corner at speed, or am I just being paranoid o_O
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    Cheers. So how come when the valve was leaking I didn't experience any issues with fumes, but now its fixed it stinks the car out?
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    Ive recently had a new PCV valve fitted as the last one was leaking. Ever since I get a really strong smell of oil in the cabin. Ive checked a few threads and discovered that a pipe can be connected to take the fumes straight down to the road. Exactly what pipe do people tend to use for this? or is it literally what ever people find lying around there garages?? Cheers
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    I've bought a second hand st/st cat back and fancy fitting it myself. I've never attempted fitting an exhaust before so does anyone have any tips or heads ups for anything I need to be careful of? Also the exhaust didn't come with any gaskets, seals, or brackets etc. Will I need new ones and if so where is the best place to get these? Any help appreciated! Cheers
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