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Very budget track build
Clarkj93:
Yeah its a very interesting car for sure, not seen so much aero development on what is basic a box shape :grin: but he's made it work! I've been on his website a few times as he has some real interesting blogs with real data and results and not just "man maths" and assumptions. Clever guy for sure.
bobby_fodge:
I have an r32 battery box and battery cables if you need one. I was going to move mine to the boot but didn't in the end.
Clarkj93:
--- Quote from: bobby_fodge on June 20, 2023, 12:21:00 pm ---I have an r32 battery box and battery cables if you need one. I was going to move mine to the boot but didn't in the end.
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Thanks, I may take you up on that, I'll let you know!
Clarkj93:
Took the golf for a commute for the first time in over 3 years the other day. Nice change from the A1.
Oil and brake fluid flush done. Anyone else detest bleeding/flushing brakes? Worst job in my opinion.
MQB ducts delivered from AKS tuning, I was never going to pay nearly 100 quid for the TT 8J ones.
Not seen anyone fit these to anything other than a MQB platform cars and the new yaris gr but looking at the design, they ought to fit any mcphearson strut car. For mine which has the 8J tt arms I had to trim two of the tabs to fit.
Here is the finished product
The idea is airflow is directed to it via this existing duct in the arch liner
I have the mk7 R calipers which just slightly touches the edge of it on full lock but its so slight it wouldn't be an issue, I don't think the standard caliper or anything 4 or 6 pot would get as close to it though, think this caliper is just a bit more intrusive than others. I run a 24mm whiteline arb with whiteline adjustable drop links, and to change my arb stiffness I do have to manoeuvre the drop link and the duct a bit as its extremely tight. I don't think they're going to have a fight on the road but if they do the drop link is obviously going to win and replacing a single £20 duct is no big deal if that does happen, but looks just about ok for now.
I re-worked the existing 2.25 inch brake duct too, I wasn't happy with it so decided to just implement a very basic solution which it is tied solely to the wishbone and does not move with steering input. Its far more maintainable this way and less likely to cause an issue like interfere with the driveshafts boots. I will be trialing if this duct makes any difference on circuit soon. I already know that the rs3 duct is proven so no real reason to test.
Lastly, my arb droplinks have always come undone after installing the whiteline arb, never realised why but I think I've worked out its because they rub on the arch liner and get un-done. So I've cut space for them so no rubbing should happen plus it makes adjusting the arb a little easier.
I'm booked on at Combe for 7th July now, where I'll be trying to find the right tyre pressure range (probably about 30 hot but I'm aiming to try multiple high and low pressures and test the outcome), also I'll be doing various tests on the brake setup as I've already mentioned to monitor temps and how/If I can manipulate this as well as logging various fluid temps throughout the day. Combe is very hard on heat management so it will be a good test.
pudding:
--- Quote from: GVK on June 16, 2023, 10:43:34 pm ---"All those wings, splitters and louvred wings we laugh at on road cars, yeah, those things really help on race/track cars :happy2: Have you seen that crazy MK2 16v Turbo on Misha Charoudin's YouTube channel? That thing was covered in DIY bodgey looking aero, but it was fast as fook round the ring because of it!"
The mk2 on You tube with the aero is owned by a mate of mine Nigel Pinder, really nice guy would help anyone.
He can lap the 'ring at Porsche GT3 pace low 7.3x mins. Thats quick in anyones book.
www.youtube.com search pinderwagen
https://pinderwagen.com/
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Yeah that's him! That car was quick. I say 'was' because he binned it recently iirc? Not catastrophic though. He'll be back. He seemed like a decent and knowledagble chap on Misha's video :happy2:
I just find it amazing that such an old car can still cut it with the current breed of fast cars if mods are applied in the right way. MK2s always were pocket rockets though.
Speaking of Misha, I had to laugh the other day when he blew up that guy's Volvo 240 engine :grin: Not his fault, just an old unprepared car, but that is exactly why I would never take a road car on the ring, not one I care about at least :grin:
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