There you go - If you're planning to push the car, I'd consider a Fabia VRS brake upgrade and appropriate pads for a race track.I went on the ring once a while ago in a smart roadster (light car). The brakes overheated after the third corner.
And they'll still overheat but you might get a lap in first!There you go - If you're planning to push the car, I'd consider a Fabia VRS brake upgrade and appropriate pads for a race track.
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Nothing someone of your heritage on A2OC wouldn't know already but I'd be very carefully checking over ALL components in the brakes and suspension - and if less than perfect I'd replace with a quality make. Similarly if you're in anyway unhappy with shocks etc. I'd replace now.
What tyres will you be fitting? Worth thinking about.
Also - don't forget to flush the brake and clutch fluid as really hard use will boil any water in the system! If more than 18 months old I'd flush.
And they'll still overheat but you might get a lap in first!
And they'll still overheat but you might get a lap in first!
Wide lightweight wheels and good low profile tyres and plenty of high octane fuel!Does anyone have any tips for preparing my FSi for the Ring.
Not looking at full race prep but reasonable steps to take on some laps.
TIA
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they only bolt on to the hub casting designed for bolt-on carriers ; standard A2 hubs have an inbuilt carrier that limits you to the 256mm front discs we have normally.Do the VRS callipers bolt on?
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If your FSI lacks power, are you sure the engine is in good nick?Good shout but based on the power (or lack thereof) will I be using the brakes much!
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