CrazyDave

Hey Kip! The plan is to control the fan speed against temperature and be able to adjust the temperature setpoint. So if you want to hold the engine at 95 degrees, the fans will do everything they can to hold it at that temperature. They will start slowly as the engine temp gets near 95 and then ramp up. You won't be able to set it too low or you'll end up fighting the engine stat. Our brackets will go on the front of the rad, we fitted some today to a Lupo GTI without any problems (the rad is the same as a Corrado VR one, but it's 50mm taller). It does give a load more room in the bay, we'll just have to see how well they survive getting the full brunt of the weather on that side of the rad. Lupo GTI Rad.jpg[/attachment:180rqcr8]

Pretty much the same state it was in the last time you saw it. It does go off on holiday quite a bit though.....and usually comes back with a little something extra added, a new aerial, a good wash..... last time it came back with a Welsh Dragon sticker in the window! It's become the DG Autotech loan car :lol: Bet yours is as minty as ever!

Bordeaux Red and Sebrings. Perfect match! I'll take some pics tomorrow for you!

Hi Leon, working on something right now that'll cover all the stuff you need to do. Give me a call tomorrow if you want to have a natter. Dave

Not sure quite when the otter thing started, but it was during Toms otter phase. Apparently my car 'Goes like an otter on heat!". All references to otter should now make sense (well some......in a Tom kind of way :lol: ). Yes the fans will be soft started and fully variable speed. Not just 3 speeds but 255 speeds if you really needed to know that 8) The prototype has been running on the bench over the weekend and is still running fine. Will keep you all posted with progress.

Yeeeh!!! Congrats from us to!!!! As Andy just mentioned it is a great adventure being a dad (& mum!). Loving the new motor too! I actually drove one last week for the first time in 6 years and I really want another now... :( Between Karen and I we had 3 at one point, 2 road cars and one rally prepared :lol: Bet it goes rather well with 130hp, comes out at over 150hp per tonne :wink: a Corrado VR6 only comes out at 142hp per tonne...... :lol:

LOL! I'd forgotten all about the 'naming' that had gone on here! It's a new box of tricks to replace the standard troubled Corrado / Golf fan controller. It's reached the stage of working prototype and is currently on test at DG on the bench. Some of the planned features: 2 x variable fan speed outputs. The idea being to control the main car fans and / or a charge cooler rad fan (like on my car). 4 x motor / driver outputs. The obvious one being the aux water pump, but also anything else that people can think of. 5 x temperature / pressure inputs. Water, Oil, Throttle position etc 4 x General inputs. For fan switches, engine speed etc. Optional remote display. A nice display that goes in car so you can monitor what's going on and set alarm levels for any of the inputs. Say inlet air get's too warm etc bring on a red light and highlight the problem on the display. The main function is to control the engine temperature much better. A new sensor placed in the water hose will monitor temperature and bring the cooling fans on very slowly as it get's to temperature, then ramp them up to speed when the engine gets to temperature. Should be able to hold the engine temperature within ±3 degrees. Much better than the ±25-30 we normally get! More info soon..... the main thing is that I'm working on it until it's finished this time :lol:

Whilst out 'poolting' today with Mr Sands, spotted this road name :lol: seemed appropriate! Otter.jpg[/attachment:2brpgql5] Bet the locals thought we'd lost it!

Hey Karl, I'll put a few sets in the boot :) maybe I should have a VRT van instead :lol: Dave

Still have both of mine :lol: and no plans of selling either!

We've been meaning to sorting this out for ages. You've got a set of 288/312 calipers that you want to fit but can't find a source for the brake lines without buying a whole kit with a load of rear lines that you don't need...... So we've put this kit together. brake hoses 312.jpg[/attachment:evvvq3fd] The kit contains: 2 x Fully Stainless Steel braided brake lines. Teflon inner tube, stainless steel over braid, clear PVC outer sheath. 2 x Banjo bolts 4 x Squash style copper washers The normal lines you can buy have plated steel fittings, but we wanted that extra bit of quality that only stainless steel gives 8) Price for the kit is £49 + £4 P & P in the UK. We can take payment by banker transfer or give us a ring with your card details 01299 253373. The list: KAD VR6 Coullstar *Paid* *shipped* John-M *Paid* *Shipped* Purple Tom *Paid* *Shipped*

Hi Phil, they are designed to fit the normal VW Audi 312mm calipers. And be aware that the mounting points for the shield use the caliper bolt holes due to the new shield location so it'll space the caliper out 1mm further. Our spacer is thinner to account for this.

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and just as I was starting to get used to the black bumper.......... :lol: Looks great Fay and another job off the list 8)

Are you sure you're not the one on the right???..... :lol: Philmo, the calipers are a different shape so most likely won't fit without a bit of trimming. Easy for a man with your talents 8)

Your spacer needs to be 1mm thinner because the shield fits between the spacer and the caliper. So it will fit if you machine 1mm off your spacer.

Hi Andrew, sorry but they won't fit if you use a different spacer. The caliper offset won't be correct without our spacer. :(

Hot off the press ( laser machine 8) ) 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSC02109.jpg[/attachment:3tyzkzi8] Laser cut stainless steel 312mm brake caliper fitting kit. We developed this kit when Gareth (OSV446) kindly let us tinker with his Raddo. The shields help keep all the road muck off the ABS sensors and stator wheel plus they look really great 8) . You must have minimum 16" wheels for clearance. They are designed for the standard VW / Audi calipers but may fit other makes with a little trimming. Included in the kit: 2 x Stainless steel brake shields 2 x Stainless steel spacer for 312mm caliper 4 x High tensile steel bolts (10.9) 4 x Stainless steel anti vibration washers 2 x Stainless steel screw (replaces the rusty one off the old brake shield) Price for the complete kit is £59 + £6.50 P&P. We can also supply braided front brake lines with all stainless fittings (teflon inner, stainless steel braid with clear outer PVC) to suit these @ £43 with a brake fitting kit or £49 + £4 P&P separate for a pair. brake hoses 312.jpg[/attachment:3tyzkzi8] We can take payment by Paypal, bank transfer or give me a ring on 01299 253373 and pay by card :) The list:

Thanks for all the great comments 8) For those that don't know, this is Jack.... climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfDSC02380.jpg[/attachment:3li02b7y] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSC02375.jpg[/attachment:3li02b7y] and tea! DSC02382.jpg[/attachment:3li02b7y]

vw250709 676.jpg[/attachment:22dabvxa] Castle Coombe this year at the VW / Audi trackday. Still makes me grin even now!

Otter food????

Mmmm more otter 8)

Just Charlie really Andy, I know the VRT is quick but I'd struggle to pull off the track, get out, walk to quarry and take pictures all in the same session :lol: Nice pics though! And a fantastic example of an early valver 8)

He's in the garage buffing it right now!

Hi Gary, yep going to have a bit of a thrash with the other C's hopefully and make a big effort to stay on the black stuff :pale: :lol: Yeh like I said, I have my doubts. Looks like a trip to Santa Pod is in order. Maybe they'll have timing gear that works.....