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Candy White Golf GTI Ed. 30 - 8th track day at Estoril
Shoduchi:
Picked up the Eddy from my mechanic today.
Got these bits fitted:
-TyrolSport deadset rigid front subframe collar kit (TSDSKVW)
-TyrolSport deadset rigid rear subframe collar kit (TSDSKVWR)
-ECS Tuning billet aluminium oil filter housing kit 2.0T
-ECS Tuning magnetic sump plug
-SuperPro adjustable ball joints (TRC0003)
Had the oil changed, the front calipers spacers were customized to increase the gap between the calipers and the wheel spokes and had a more track oriented wheel alignment done (not full track because the tyres wouldn't last much when daily driving).
The SuperPro adjustable ball joints are much bigger than the OEM parts so after being fitted they were pressing the dust shields against the brake discs. My mechanic had to cut them twice and had to cut the dust shields as well to prevent them from rubbing (especially on hard turns).
Loved the quality of the ECS Tuning oil filter housing and sump plug but he didn't like the copper washers for the sump plug. He advised me to always use an OEM steel washer.
Loved the quality of the TyrolSport deadset subframe collar kits (especially the front kit). He had to disconnect the front anti-roll bar to be able to fit all the bits in their places, though. The rear subframe was shifted to the right, most likely due to the track day abuse.
The 200 miles return trip was done just on highway so I still didn't have the chance to do some proper hard turns with the new setup.
Really pleased with the sound of the engine idle. It's so quiet! And my mechanic was surprised that after 2500 miles there was no oil consumption. :grin:
I'm waiting to receive the best pictures of the work done from my mechanic . Will post them later. :smiley:
RBS:
Let's get this bomb out of the dust here! :happy2:
How's the dead rigid collar kit working?
Do you Feel the difference in stifnes?
:party: :party: :party:
wazza16:
White is awsome...
slimjimvw:
--- Quote from: wazza16 on August 02, 2016, 06:15:25 pm ---White is awsome...
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This :happy2:
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: RBS on July 31, 2016, 01:04:25 pm ---Let's get this bomb out of the dust here! :happy2:
How's the dead rigid collar kit working?
Do you Feel the difference in stifnes?
:party: :party: :party:
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You're right buddy! An update is due for some time now! :wink:
The dead rigid collar kits give an extra stiffness indeed. I'm liking it. But the true test will be when I take the car next time to align the wheels after a track day. :smiley:
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