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by big_wig_074
Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Re: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?

just checked my emails, carriers cost me £59, so ill do them with calipers at £50 plus postage?the calipers will need a strip and clean etc...
by big_wig_074
Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Re: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?

send me a pm if youre interested as i might get an email notifying me then. :-)
by big_wig_074
Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Re: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?

seems i dont get on here often enough sorry. im in swansea. i can arrange postage no real bother though
by big_wig_074
Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: WINSTON '88 MK2 Scirocco RWD big turbo front-mid engine
Replies: 76
Views: 27751

Re: WINSTON '88 MK2 Scirocco RWD

liking this, dont let the thread die! very cool
by big_wig_074
Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Re: Vauxhall brake upgrade - how old?

Older than that I think, but if you want a 256mm set up I have a pair of 16v GTi calipers and Scirocco 16 carriers sitting around that will bolt on once cleaned up for less than the cost of the carrier's. I've upgraded to 295mm 2 piece discs.
by big_wig_074
Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Wrong MOT Brake Efficiency Calculation for Mk2 Scirocco
Replies: 9
Views: 1347

Re: Wrong MOT Brake Efficiency Calculation for Mk2 Scirocco

Put my Scirocco on a weigh bridge once, 980kg apparently
by big_wig_074
Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Any recommendations for a garage in Gloucester area?
Replies: 1
Views: 2015

Re: Any recommendations for a garage in Gloucester area?

Very late reply (don't get on forums much any more) but motorworks in Gloucester seem to do some nice stuff with similar ages VW's, mk2 golfs, caddies etc ...hope that's of some help?
by big_wig_074
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: 256mm Brake Caliper Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 3729

Re: 256mm Brake Caliper Upgrade

I live in Swansea mate, got them delivered to my door
by big_wig_074
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Info. Supercharging 1.8 8 Valve EX engine (mk2 Scirocco)
Replies: 4
Views: 3174

Re: Info. Supercharging 1.8 8 Valve EX engine (mk2 Scirocco)

Get a supercharger from a Merc c230 or the like. Then use a speeduino ECU to control timing(it can retard the distributor ignition) and put the Weber on the inlet side of the charger. You'll need to sort some pulleys, a belt, and a mount for the charger, but if you're making your own hydro clutch ...
by big_wig_074
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: 256mm Brake Caliper Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 3729

Re: 256mm Brake Caliper Upgrade

Go to rockauto and buy MK2 Scirocco 16v carriers. Done.
by big_wig_074
Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1.8 8V EX engine High lift cams
Replies: 3
Views: 2134

Re: 1.8 8V EX engine High lift cams

larkspeed sorted me out with my Kent GS3H 285 cam.
by big_wig_074
Sat Apr 06, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Cylinder heads to fit std 8v carbed gt2 and cams
Replies: 9
Views: 3098

Re: Cylinder heads to fit std 8v carbed gt2 and cams

no heater channel, block the injector holes with 1p coins and chemical metal or something, nice and easy, you wont see them without really looking.
by big_wig_074
Sat Apr 06, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1800 8v tuning
Replies: 19
Views: 7112

Re: 1800 8v tuning

i have the AGG bottom end in mine, with a GTI PB head, a newman 268 cam and a weber 32/34. goes quite well! youll need to swap the dizzy drive gear on the dizzys as the 1.8 and 2.0 items are very different sizes. drill the old pin out and buy a box of roll pins from halfords to fit the new one. then ...
by big_wig_074
Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Carrier to hub bolts
Replies: 1
Views: 1418

Carrier to hub bolts

Anybody got a link for these or know the bolt size and pitch etc? I'm upgrading to 256mm brakes and after spending a few hours trying to undo the old bolts I have decided I'm going to be drilling them out and replacing with new items. I'd rather know what they are before I have them in my hand so I ...
by big_wig_074
Mon May 07, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Dreaded Bulkhead vs Clutch Cable
Replies: 2
Views: 1573

Re: Dreaded Bulkhead vs Clutch Cable

check the clicking noise isnt just the pedal touching the speedo cable as it goes past