[project] 205 Gti 180 Track Car

[Matt180 31]

Yes, i have to run a chambered box for donington on normal days. All other tracks with just a static test i pass with the straight through system

Edited January 17, 2014 by Matt180

[Andy205 2]

Can't you make up some sort of track day additional silencer you could easily slip on as and when required.

[Matt180 31]

I have, its a few pages back. Its a large chambered box that sits length ways under the boot floor. Its not ideal though as it adds extra weight, im looking at fitting 2 mid boxes to keep the noise down but might have to make the tunnel bigger.

Edited January 26, 2014 by Matt180

[taihau 0]

Hi,

 

i am curious to know what the engine compression ratio will be on your forged engine ?

 

Thank you matt for the awesome build.

[stef205 91 1 Cars]

No Sandy Brown is building it. The Pistons are designed to give near standard compression which is high at 11.1

 

11:1 i believe

[aldworth33 45 1 Cars]

Where do you get that backbox from? Iv got stainless on mine but that one looks so much better

[Ballyafb 6]

Hello,

With the rear coilover conversion, did you have new stub pins machined (if so, do you have any pics or technical drawings).

 

My plan was to simply tap a thread into the existing stub pin, do you think that would be strong enough?

 

Thanks, dont want my suspension to fall apart!

[taihau 0]

Hi all,

 

With such high compression for boost and supercharger what is the octane rating you use on your engine ? Do you run race gas o nly matt ?

 

Which camshaft would be better than catcams 804 for supercharged EW10J4S ?

Any input matt?

 

And lastly do you have any drawing or measurement on your custom intake manifold please ?

 

Thank you

[Matt180 31]

aldworth33 -The Backbox is custom made using magnaflow and prodrive boxes.

 

Its for sale if you want it?

 

 

 

Ballyafb- Its a standard pin which I machined a hole down the centre. Then machined a boss to attach the coilover with a shaft on the inside to press in the stub pin. Then welded them together. Basically a shaft in a hole to give it more strength.

 

 

 

taihau- I always run the car on 99 ron. Catcam 804's are the limit on the vvt system, you could remove this and fit some custom ground cams?. No I don't have any drawings etc, only the pics

Edited April 22, 2014 by Matt180

[Surpluscraig 0 1 Cars]

Lovely Car, and an awsome build mate, i was wanting to read threw the entire thread, but work calls lol,

I'd just like to ask as i'm just beginning a 180 conversion whilst i strip my 205 down, did you use the standard mounts or did it require some fabrication?

[welshpug 1,621]

needs a custom top right engine mounting and the exhaust manifold/downpipe adapting, Colin Satchell can sort you the mounting bracket.

[paulvancraen 0]

Any progress on this Matt?

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Great thread Matt, engine setup has really inspired me... looks a good route to go

[Matt180 31]

No progress this summer apart from stripping it to a bare shell. Decided to have a break and just collect the parts i want ready for building it back up.

The first thing on the list is a full weld in cage so my SD c44 challenge cage will be up for sale. Then ill determine the new seat, pedal box and steering wheel position. Ill also be "tubbing" the inner arches for more clearance for my wheels + welded outer wide arches as i don't like the bolt on fibreglass ones.

 

Here's a pic of how it sits now

 

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New pedal box

 

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And the best toy i bought this summer

 

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Edited November 8, 2014 by Matt180

[rikky 37]

that reg rings a bell, must have seen you somewhere, Buxton maybe?

 

looks awesome anyway!

[Matt180 31]

I go to bakewell a fair bit?...enjoy a sunday blast around Derbyshire. Not been buxton though.

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Hi Matt if you get rid of the fibreglass arches can I have first refusal as I need some soon? Many thanks

[S.Hedstroem 0]

This build is really impressive. Great work! May I ask if you have any drawings of the super charger bracket?

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Got some arches now Matt, same as yours off the Bay

[Surpluscraig 0 1 Cars]

Reebmit what did u search to find the arches I've been ststrugglingo find any?

[Matt180 31]

Its been over a year since I last updated this project thread. Work and family commitments have taken priority this year but things are progressing pretty well recently. My target is to finish the car late spring/summer 2016, iron out any issues and hopefully compete in time attack 2017!.

 

 

 

Big changes with the car. First off I cut out the inner arches and fabricated new tubs to allow clearance for 9J wheels at my desired ride height. I then moved onto the T45 roll cage, steering column, seat rails etc.

 

The one thing I wanted to do is reduce the amount of understeer. Along with the new 9J wheels, I have decided to widen the track and make it fully adjustable. I am currently working on a tubular subframe, wishbones and fabricated uprights. More pics to follow......

[calvinhorse 870]

Holy moly! :-O

 

Looks amazing!

[Matt180 31]

[Matt180 31]

Can't upload any more pics due to the size

[welshpug 1,621]

use flickr or photobucket