JMC 0 Posted August 22, 2010 No not yet mate. Got Just Matz getting me a quote for one as they can get Oz stuff. At the moment I am making do with the black plastic lid from a 60ml jar at work. Perfect push fit and endless supply if it ever falls out :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted September 15, 2010 what did you need for the breaks and do they work sweet? thanks mate, nice build also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks mate. The front brakes were Boxster callipers. In hindsight I would have prefered Boxster S callipers as they are built to take 28mm wide disks, so bascailly are the same as the brembo callipers and can be used with the Seat Ibiza Cupra R disks (4x100 and 305mm diameter). They need the Seat carriers as well. With mine I went for 25mm thick by 315mm AP racing disks (because they are only boxster callipers and meant for 24mm disks), These then needed the callipers spacing out further which I used drilled out metal blocks for. You'll also need the right hoses (depending on which calliper you go for). They work really well when hot, but that's because I fitted Pagid 421 pads. The brakes cool so well that for normal road use in future I will just use normal Porsche pads. Ideally you are best of looking for a full set - they do come up occasionally. Also try Badger5 for the Brembo sets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted September 17, 2010 cheers mate, might sound silly but does my stud pattern effect the braks i can have, asuming yours are 4x100 is that what the boxters fit as i thought they were a different stud pattern, ive seen another user with cayenn breaks, 5 stud though, basically my breaks are shocking, i use them quite hard and they burn alot, any better breaks would be nice, wanting cheap silly stoppage aha. Car looks sweet too mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted September 17, 2010 No, the stud pattern doesn't effect the callipers you can use, however it will effect the choice of disk you have that work with those callipers. Yes, mine are 4x100, which doesn't give you much choice for off the shelf disks. The standard 'larger' disk to go for with 4x100 is the Ibiza Cupra R disk at 305mm diameter and 28mm thick. This is that the Brembos use (and the Boxster S brakes) on 4 stud corrados. If you want to go the extra mile and use custom brake disks, you can buy the AP racing disks and have bells made for them to your specification. Expect to pay pretty big money though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 21, 2010 I love your car :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted September 21, 2010 cheers mate, when ive got some money ill see what ebays saying.... And id be paying the least possible also mate... Regards Aidan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted October 24, 2010 I could be wrong but i saw a G60 in Egham on Friday night that looked awfully simliar to this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted October 24, 2010 I could be wrong but i saw a G60 in Egham on Friday night that looked awfully simliar to this... That'll be mine - I live on the edge of Egham, but am in the middle of a house move at the mo. Where abouts did you see me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted October 24, 2010 You were parked near the Tesco, i was visiting my sister who lives close by.. I had a look round your car, looks very nicely sorted, that bumper looks great.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted November 25, 2010 You were parked near the Tesco, i was visiting my sister who lives close by.. I had a look round your car, looks very nicely sorted, that bumper looks great.. Cheers mate. Now the house move is done I can settle in to some more jobs on the car. Need to patch up the bumper after getting a little too close to someone at a roundabout ages ago, and I still need to get the nitrous in :lol: Looking forward to putting the Racelogic traction control through it's paces this winter though, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted February 16, 2014 Oh my lord, I can't believe it was over 3 years ago when I last updated this - that's what buying a house does for you (no money for ages). Anyway the car is currently with JMR, so should hopefully be able to put some new pics up in a couple of weeks, after he has done his magic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted February 16, 2014 Is it having what we spoke about at the rolling road day ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted February 16, 2014 Is it having what we spoke about at the rolling road day ? Mr memory here can't remember what was mentioned, but if it was the nitrous then no not yet. Although I am having a uprated fuel delivery system fitted to cover future mods. Also weight saving, with a carbon roof, and some retrimming. She needs some love and attention after not having much done for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted February 16, 2014 It was the c/f we spoke about, I'm looking forward to see some pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 16, 2014 Mr memory here can't remember what was mentioned, but if it was the nitrous then no not yet. Although I am having a uprated fuel delivery system fitted to cover future mods. Also weight saving, with a carbon roof, and some retrimming. She needs some love and attention after not having much done for a while. A carbon fibre roof and some retrimming should appease her me think's. I really want to see this car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted February 16, 2014 It'll be with jmr for a couple of weeks, but will get some pics up once it's all done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 16, 2014 Looking forward to update. I have seen Vag-Hag get rather excited about this car on here so it must be a minter as Vag has impeccable taste :awesome: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted February 17, 2014 It's definitely not mint clumpy (plenty of dings and scrapes), but it has had a few choice mods over the years. I'm still using it as a daily, and it gives me a reliable 250bhp out a g60 which is always good for a laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 28, 2014 Well, after 6 weeks with JMR (rather than the originally planned 2 weeks, so you can imagine how the original work plan escalated), and substantial amounts of work, I have my G60 back. And yes I mean substantial amounts (I think John and Troy are glad to see the back of it). Work done was endless, but included, new carbon roof, new original front bumper (old modded one has gone the the great skip in the sky), replacement boot, repaired sills and rear arches, new windscreen, repaired a pillars, various respray and body work, alcantara headlining, new fuel pump system, new rear brake disks calipers, pads etc, servicing the gearbox and engine, and, and, and, I can't remember without referring back to bill. Anyway, it now looks amazing and drives and handles so much better. It's been a while since I did anything to the car other than carry concrete to the dump in it, so it's good to be finally doing something nice to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew_LWSDesign 10 Posted March 28, 2014 Great to see the roof fitted all sounds awesome and using JMR you know the work will be done to a very high standard, great guys :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted March 28, 2014 I'm so jealous, loving the roof, did John source the lining ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted March 28, 2014 Yeah he did the headlining, using my existing one and having it retrimmed. Also had to relocated the interior light to make it all look right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted March 28, 2014 The carbon looks so good on your car,very impressive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted March 28, 2014 Looking awesome mate, can't wait to see it in the flesh again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
