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20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec #1516241
22/11/2014 15:58
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I thought it may be interesting for some of you to see what I have done to my 20vt track coupe in order to make it the car it is today.

I am by no means finished with car yet with lots more work & maintenance in the future.

I thought I would start with the current spec,so here goes.

Handling and suspension.

Galvinised and welded front subframe. FCSS.

Sparco top front strut brace.

Engine and gearbox mounts are Vibratech.

Wishbone and drop links are polybushed black series (track) also rear subframe mounts.

Whiteline 22mm rear anti roll bar.

Osrav adjustable suspension along with eibach sport springs.

New oem top mounts.

Brakes are standard with Carbotech xp10 front pads. (this will change to a full calliper upgrade at some point)

Tyres are Toyo 888s

Engine upgrades.

Turbo is a FC Performance Power ultra+.

Stage 3 remap

3inch downpipe (heat wrapped)

3 inch exhaust fitted with sports cat along with mid and rear silencers.

Greddy profec-spec11 boost controller.

Boosts are set by Fc performance low boost is 1.15 bar and high boost is set at 1.35 bar.

Walbro 225 fuel pump along with direct battery feed.

450cc injectors.

Pro alloy FMIC.

Forge 006 dump valve.

Helix organic clutch.

Short shift gear change upgrade.

Battery is fitted into the rear boot space.

A kill switch is installed in the cabin.

TorqueItalia cambelt pully guard.

So that’s about it for the spec although there will be something I have missed.
The interior is stripped out apart from the dash.
Omp roll cage welded in.
Bucket seats along with 4 point harnesses fitted also.

On track the car performs very well although very heavy compaired to all the French lightweight cars around me. If I am on thier rear bumper after a bend then I am past them easy enough on a straight.

I asked Joe at FCSS to help me set up a safe and usable track coupe which can endure heavy track days.
Leighton at FC performance was asked to give me a 300 +hp coupe and set the car within a safe limit due to it being non forged .

I am happy to say both gentlemen have delivered.

Low boost is wonderfull for wet track days with high for those hot summer track days.
The car will spin up coming out of corners in second but its just a matter of reminding mysef its just a track day.

She’s a bit thirsty when given the beans very hard and will drink a tank in about 100 miles on track.

If anyone is thinking about creating a track coupe there is plenty of knowledge here. The more you do yourself the cheaper it will be.

So far I have spent upwards of £7,000 on the project and its money well spent for the fun Gill &I get from the coupe, we are both very proud of it.

I expect to be upgrading a lot more in the next few years and hopefully bring the coupe to a few UK trackdays in the future.

Watch this space!



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516244
22/11/2014 16:32
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And pictures.....????


20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516257
22/11/2014 18:05
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Nice track spec Magoo good to see someone else enjoying some track action.
what brake upgrades where you thinking of moving on to?


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Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: knight7660] #1516261
22/11/2014 18:24
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Originally Posted By: knight7660
Nice track spec Magoo good to see someone else enjoying some track action.
what brake upgrades where you thinking of moving on to?




Same as Begbies up front,which are Ksport 8 pot with a Carbotech pad and the rears blowed if i know yet!



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516263
22/11/2014 18:38
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Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516269
22/11/2014 20:00
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Did you have to cut the dash in places to get the cage in? I would really like a cage in mine but don't want to affect the dash so am thinking of a rear only one.


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Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516272
22/11/2014 20:23
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Have a look at this Andy. http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=132268#Post132268

Not much dash needs to come out really for an OMP roll cage.

A custom built one would be less intrusive i imagine.



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516449
24/11/2014 12:51
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I have looked at that thread before but forgotten about it and hadn't seen your pictures - I know there isn't a lot to cut out but it is a shame to have to cut the dash at all. I guess the solution is to use a second dash and keep on in case of ever returning the car to original spec.


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Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516526
24/11/2014 19:27
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Looks a nice fun track car Joe good job done by fcss and all involved,very clean setup.

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516546
24/11/2014 21:08
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Thanks John. Its not to complicated and easy enough to look after.
I wanted a track car that i can pop on the trailor,have a fun day without to much fuss.

I enjoy the maintenance also and am most happy when under the car checking it over.

Better brakes and a quaife should see me right for a good while i reckon.



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516547
24/11/2014 21:19
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Always money well spent when they put a smile on your face.
Majority of work is done now though by looks of it,very nice safe setup.

Good luck with brakes,have to update with sme feedback with whatever you choose as its something we all want to Improve on.

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516553
24/11/2014 22:19
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Ehi magoo!

Where can I find this????

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Short shift gear change upgrade.
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Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516583
25/11/2014 10:01
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Am I right you still use std camber settings..?
Or did I miss it.

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: Per] #1516608
25/11/2014 13:17
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You forgot one of the main ingredients:

- Nutter installed behind the wheel laugh

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1516609
25/11/2014 13:18
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Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo


Good luck with brakes,have to update with sme feedback with whatever you choose as its something we all want to Improve on.


Begbie's brakes are cloud9 amazing!

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516622
25/11/2014 14:39
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And the rear tarox squeeked all the way back from Spa! wink

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1516627
25/11/2014 14:53
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Originally Posted By: Nobby
And the rear tarox squeeked all the way back from Spa! wink
That was the fronts and they still do cry


Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: Per] #1516640
25/11/2014 17:26
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Originally Posted By: Per
Am I right you still use std camber settings..?
Or did I miss it.



Yep all standard settings Per.



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1516641
25/11/2014 17:27
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Originally Posted By: Jonny
You forgot one of the main ingredients:

- Nutter installed behind the wheel laugh



Thanks Jonny! I will happily take that as a compliment from you mate.



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1516643
25/11/2014 17:31
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Originally Posted By: Gimmo
Ehi magoo!

Where can I find this????

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Short shift gear change upgrade.
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You will need to keep a lookout on th parts for sale Gimmo. Or post a wanted add.
Or cut one in half and then weld a bit in to make the remote shift a bit longer tongue



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1516783
26/11/2014 20:13
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I haven't understand nothing frown

I think I will post a wanted add when I will have some money to spend tongue

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1517008
28/11/2014 23:29
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Nice car and nice driver! wink

But it have weight to lose... laugh

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: Begbie] #1517018
29/11/2014 07:54
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Originally Posted By: Begbie
Originally Posted By: Nobby
And the rear tarox squeeked all the way back from Spa! wink
That was the fronts and they still do cry


sorry to hijack the thread but are k sports 8 pots better than tarox? As thats the next upgrade on my list and was going with tarox all round but if k sports are better and their also cheaper so win win all round!

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1517019
29/11/2014 08:05
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Originally Posted By: Kevin_20vt
Nice car and nice driver! wink

But it have weight to lose... laugh



wave



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1517035
29/11/2014 11:25
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Do you have any photos of the short shift

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1517039
29/11/2014 12:49
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Here you go. click to enlarge click to enlarge



Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1517043
29/11/2014 13:36
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It is so sexy!
I want one!!!

Let sell to me!!

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1517047
29/11/2014 14:11
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Thanxs

Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: ] #1517216
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Originally Posted By: mr_cheese
Originally Posted By: Begbie
Originally Posted By: Nobby
And the rear tarox squeeked all the way back from Spa! wink
That was the fronts and they still do cry


sorry to hijack the thread but are k sports 8 pots better than tarox? As thats the next upgrade on my list and was going with tarox all round but if k sports are better and their also cheaper so win win all round!
It's a bit hard to quantify that, due to no one running the Tarox (I know of one coupe that does, but don't think the owner posts here). Yes, the K-Sports are 8 pistons, but more pistons doesn't necessarily mean better braking. All I know is that they didn't fade on me at Spa and I was braking from 150mph down to 60mph without any issue, apart from the car squirming when heavily braking.


Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
Re: 20 vt track coupe Magoo's Spec [Re: magooagain] #1517217
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Friends in Italy that tried Tar-ox say me that they are not the best but.
The best buy are the Alfa Romeo 330mm caliper with 305x32 discs.

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