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redux · 11-19-2011, 08:07 PM

Snoopy,

I was going to go big on the coil-overs. Unfortunately, trying to get a proper set of triples from either Moton or Ohlins was becoming a pain in the ass. The lead times and 5 figure price tags of the triples made going with another set of Club Sports an easy choice. It was 95% of the performance for 60% of the price. The brakes held up to the abuse fairly well, but I can't say they were completely stock either (The lines and fluid were changed before I ever drove the car). My only major issue with them is that CBC, which I guess is more of an ECU problem, seems to be hell been on keeping the car from rotating. Also, it's not as heavy as the RS4, so I may be able to get away with just doing the pads. A set of R-comps, however, might change that opinion.

Next on the to do list is taking weight off the car via:

- Tecnocraft T2 Dry Carbon Fiber Seats
- Rear seat removal (a few things will be done to make the empty space aesthetically pleasing)
- Carbon Fiber hood and trunk (Does anyone know who makes a stock style hood and trunk with OEM quality fitment?)
- Exhaust and catless downpipes
- Lightweight battery

After that it's:

- Finding a way to disable Cornering Brake Control CBC, brake assistant DBC, dry brake function, and fade compensation crap
- Motorsport bushings
- Sway bars
- Brake Pads
- 18" wheels and R-Compounds
- Track time to dail everything in
- Buy an iPod

Powerbeast · 11-20-2011, 02:58 PM

Sweet lets see a side shot with the coil overs on.

wkndwrrr · 11-20-2011, 03:08 PM

I just googled the Tecnocraft T2 Dry Carbon Fiber Seats, holy crap those are beautiful!

redux · 11-20-2011, 11:29 PM

......And they only weigh 7 pounds. I'm guesstimating they'll take off somewhere around 40 pounds per set once I rig up some mounts for them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Sweet lets see a side shot with the coil overs on.

this is the best I can do for a side shot

redux · 12-23-2011, 03:16 AM

Decided to shoehorn the 265's/295's PSSs on to the stock wheels because..... they fit

Bumber modifications provided by the **** that rear ended me on the 101:

Aussie_in_London · 12-23-2011, 03:59 AM

Those tyres fit spot on by the looks of your pics.....looking good mate bar the rear end, sorry to hear but glad its getting sorted.

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11-19-2011, 08:07 PM	#23
redux WTF does Stage 1 mean? 273 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Bwm and such Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Singapore, Los Angeles, and such iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 1M [9.35]	Snoopy, I was going to go big on the coil-overs. Unfortunately, trying to get a proper set of triples from either Moton or Ohlins was becoming a pain in the ass. The lead times and 5 figure price tags of the triples made going with another set of Club Sports an easy choice. It was 95% of the performance for 60% of the price. The brakes held up to the abuse fairly well, but I can't say they were completely stock either (The lines and fluid were changed before I ever drove the car). My only major issue with them is that CBC, which I guess is more of an ECU problem, seems to be hell been on keeping the car from rotating. Also, it's not as heavy as the RS4, so I may be able to get away with just doing the pads. A set of R-comps, however, might change that opinion. Next on the to do list is taking weight off the car via: - Tecnocraft T2 Dry Carbon Fiber Seats - Rear seat removal (a few things will be done to make the empty space aesthetically pleasing) - Carbon Fiber hood and trunk (Does anyone know who makes a stock style hood and trunk with OEM quality fitment?) - Exhaust and catless downpipes - Lightweight battery After that it's: - Finding a way to disable Cornering Brake Control CBC, brake assistant DBC, dry brake function, and fade compensation crap - Motorsport bushings - Sway bars - Brake Pads - 18" wheels and R-Compounds - Track time to dail everything in - Buy an iPod Last edited by redux; 12-02-2011 at 03:04 AM..
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11-20-2011, 02:58 PM	#24
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5421 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Sweet lets see a side shot with the coil overs on.
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11-20-2011, 03:08 PM	#25
wkndwrrr Private First Class 10 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I just googled the Tecnocraft T2 Dry Carbon Fiber Seats, holy crap those are beautiful!
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12-23-2011, 03:16 AM	#27
redux WTF does Stage 1 mean? 273 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Bwm and such Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Singapore, Los Angeles, and such iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 1M [9.35]	Decided to shoehorn the 265's/295's PSSs on to the stock wheels because..... they fit Bumber modifications provided by the **** that rear ended me on the 101: Last edited by redux; 12-23-2011 at 03:21 AM..
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12-23-2011, 03:59 AM	#28
Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 1M, i3 & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Those tyres fit spot on by the looks of your pics.....looking good mate bar the rear end, sorry to hear but glad its getting sorted.
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