Footbox Fitment - Factory Five Racing MK4 ROADSTER Assembly Manual

After running the car for the first time once coolant is added and while the system is still warm, retighten the
hose clamps used on the cooling system.
If you need to you can temporarily bolt your side-pipes in place to keep things quieter.
If you have the space in your driveway or have access to a small parking lot it is very helpful to drive the
chassis around a little to make sure everything is working before you seal it all up.
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You will be very surprised at how quickly the car responds to small inputs and it is amplified by being extra
light without the body in place. Things to check for:
 Any leaks – brake fluid – transmission fluid – engine oil – rear diff fluid – coolant
 Wiring – loose wires – close to heat sources or moving parts – loose grounds
 Suspension – all hardware tight – no binding or clearance issues
 Chassis – all hardware double checked – nothing loose or sharp
 Steering – all set screws tight – steering wheel tight – tie rods and rack tight
 Brakes – plenty of fluid – pedal not bottoming- all fittings tight to reservoir
 Dash – All gauges working - gauge lights work – indicators and switches working
 Brake Bias – if you have space adjust your brakes bias with the balance bar (the set up and adjustment
procedure is detailed in the paperwork that came with the pedal-box) Set up your brakes so that the fronts
lock up just before the rears.

Footbox Fitment

One of the most important things you can do to make sure you enjoy your car is to make sure the fit and
comfort of the cockpit is right for you. While you still have easy access to the footboxes is the best time to do
this. Set the brake pedal height by screwing the pushrods in or out of the master cylinders, because of the pedal
If you do this, bolt the seat harnesses in and use them
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