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by Billybaggins
Mon May 28, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Tuning 1.4 8V carb
Replies: 4
Views: 17986

Re: Tuning 1.4 8V carb

Flip I'd say they are like hens teeth! I thought the open air filter lets more air in so put more fuel in and get more bang. The noise and free revving interests me more than the HP gain. I drive a diesel all week so like to jump into something with a bit of a rasp and even a pop or bang from the ex...
by Billybaggins
Sun May 27, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Tuning 1.4 8V carb
Replies: 4
Views: 17986

Tuning 1.4 8V carb

Hi all, before anyone says convert the engine or sell the car and buy a faster one etc, that's not what I want to do i like the car and like a carberetur engine. I'm a mature driver, I don't want to gain much speed or hp, I personally like the noise and the unrestricted feeling to an easy breathing ...
by Billybaggins
Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Camber on rear of mk3.Radius arm?
Replies: 3
Views: 16172

Re: Camber on rear of mk3.Radius arm?

Where would the arm wear so I can check it tonight? Would you know how many hours labour a garage would charge to replace it? Thanks
by Billybaggins
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Camber on rear of mk3.Radius arm?
Replies: 3
Views: 16172

Camber on rear of mk3.Radius arm?

So have a bit of negative camber on rear left of a mark 3 gta. Will a repair kit for 20quid sort this or does it usually end up in a new arm? Any ideas of coat or labour hours to do repair or replace? Thanks