MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Bodyboarder81 on November 04, 2017, 02:46:30 pm
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Hi all
Just saying hi and introducing myself and my car/family
Bought this little Pirelli edition from a forum member ( flashp) so all credit to him , as he’s spent a small fortune on quality mods and proper maintenance from Jkm . Many moons ago I had a ibiza cupra r and Jkm done all the mods /maintenance for me , so seeing as they looked after this car was a big factor in the purchase .
The car has a great list of mods
Bilstein b12 kit
Eibach arb’s
Wavetrack lsd
S3 brakes front and rear
Whiteline anti lift kit
ttrs wishbones
Full milltek exhaust
Revo dsg map
Revo remap
And some other bits and bobs
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Already made a few changes to it .
Had a revo induction kit put on ( had one in originally but previous owner sold it before I could ) and a map tweek by Jkm.
Also while it was there had new engine mounts fitted and a main thermostat ,as I noticed the water temp was not getting up as it should .
Had the cam follower checked over and a general look over from the good chaps at Jkm as well .
Fitted a set of bbs Wheels ( same as the edition 30’s just slightly lower offset)
A new Kenwood/vw specific head unit
Milltek non res section
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Also bought a tts engine cover as you can see :happy2:
Just a bit of car history . Always been into my cars and playing around with them.
My first car was a polo gt coupe ,which I put a g40 lump in and had all tuned up by jabbasport . After that had a few gti-6s , Ibiza cupra r , Fiat coupe 20vt, s2000,clio 172 cup, 2 350z’s , m3
A couple of pics from the lasts cars I had
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I bought another Honda S2000 about a year ago and came across a beauty ...
12 Honda stamps ,3 owners ,26k on the clock and in pretty good condition. Had the car paint corrected and ceramic coated straight away . Then made a few small changes . Put a set of ohlins suspension on , AP racing BBK , Wheels along with some ad08r’s which really transformed the car . Had a few bits done in alcantara in the interior as well . Absolutely loved the summer in the car and done a couple of track days which the car was faultless........
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.....then I was getting itchy feet .... always wanted a Porsche .. the time was right ,had a healthy budget for either a cayman 981 s or 997.2 s..... test drove some , almost pulled the trigger but I would have to sell the S2k to afford it ... in the end I just couldn’t let the S2k go !
I really do love it , just such a good affordable, fun, reliable,honest sports car . With the right amount of power to really be able to thrash it and not get into too much trouble .
So decided to garage the S2k and look for something fun to go along side it . We have a family car and I have a work van , so didn’t really need anything too practical. I did however want 4 seats so I could take the kids if needed .
Decided on a hot hatch as they are fun , cheap and practical..... short list was clio 200 Rs , golf gti ,r32,s3,
Obviously ended up with the Pirelli :laugh:
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This is me and my family..... just so you know who’s tapping away on this thread :ashamed:
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Been with my wife since we were 16 and we have 2 boys Theo 6 and sonny 1 now ... so that’s why I look so tired :rolleye:
I’m a Tree surgeon and my wife is a garden designer
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Not got huge plans for the golf as flashp has done most of it for me !
I’ll end up getting a Loba/apr fuel pump and a set of ohlins I suspect . Mainly just keep it in tip top condition and enjoy :driver:
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Welcome to the forum !!!
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Lovely car mate.
I noticed stuff like an updated fuel pump was already on the car but it was up for sale with some of the mods still attached at lower price or with all the mods slightly higher, did you come across the car when you had the opportunity to decide either?
Still a great spec mind!
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Lovely car mate.
I noticed stuff like an updated fuel pump was already on the car but it was up for sale with some of the mods still attached at lower price or with all the mods slightly higher, did you come across the car when you had the opportunity to decide either?
Still a great spec mind!
I did see it for sale when it had all the bits and bobs on at around 13.5 I think . I just didn’t really entertain it at that price and the AP racing BBK and Wheels didn’t really interest me as I already had a car that was track ready . I New the golf was never going to see a track in my ownership so was a bit overkill ..... but once it came down to what I was happy with ( paid £10500 ) with most of the good stuff ( and all the stuff I would want to do to make it a good road car ) still on the car it made sense . If I’d bought a good standard edition 30/Pirelli for say for 8-9 k with the same sort of miles ( 55k ) I would have spent way more than 2-3k on getting it to this cars spec ..... the lsd alone was nearly £1800 fitted !!
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Done a few bits today while I had 5 minutes to myself
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Fitted these little led puddle light ... loads better . Just the interior ones to do now
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Mk6 GTI front badge along with pressed plates
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Then these little add ons , which I backed with some yellow tape to tie in with stitching
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Looks really good!
I see your in Southampton, from your for sales? I'm in Totton, so I'll keep an eye out for you if you are!
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Lovely motor. Great buy. Nice collection or previous cars. A big fan of the Honda :happy2:
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Looks really good!
I see your in Southampton, from your for sales? I'm in Totton, so I'll keep an eye out for you if you are!
Also in good old totton :happy2:
Love the ed 30’s in red ...yep I’ll keep an eye out . If you see me in the S2k or golf send us a wave :drinking:
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Lovely motor. Great buy. Nice collection or previous cars. A big fan of the Honda :happy2:
Thanks dude :happy2:
Yes the S2k’s are a very special little cars . I urge anyone who hasn’t driven /owned one to do so , as for fun factor and handling they blow the golf ( well mine anyway ) out the water ..... it’s strange , the golf I have is very well setup and is way faster down pretty much any road compared to the S2k but somehow the Honda just feel better /right .... flame suit at the ready :signLOL:
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Great buy! The car has almost all that I would want as well. I like your future plans! Enjoy your new ride! :drinking:
PS: Awesome car history by the way. :happy2:
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Looks really good!
I see your in Southampton, from your for sales? I'm in Totton, so I'll keep an eye out for you if you are!
Also in good old totton :happy2:
Love the ed 30’s in red ...yep I’ll keep an eye out . If you see me in the S2k or golf send us a wave :drinking:
Small world! I'm sure it won't be long before we see each other then. I live in the Testwood area, use to be up in Calmore.
I'm often out running around the town, by myself and with the running club, so If a jogger waves that's probably me.
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Was in testwood .... now in calmore :signLOL:
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Was in testwood .... now in calmore :signLOL:
ha, swapped ends of the town! I grew up in Marchwood, been here about 10 years now, it's not a bad place to live, Plenty of choice of take aways! If you ever need a hand with anything give me a shout, I have a DA polisher if you ever want to borrow it let me know.
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Thanks for the offer :happy2:
Give us a shout if you’re out for a drive
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Had a few bits wrapped today .... not sure on the front lip but love the rear
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Looking good.. I had an S2K before my Pirelli, like you say great little motor, I just never got comfortable in it. Being 6ft 2 doesn't help, but I do miss the driver involvement..
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Looking good.. I had an S2K before my Pirelli, like you say great little motor, I just never got comfortable in it. Being 6ft 2 doesn't help, but I do miss the driver involvement..
Yes they are made for the smaller person that’s for sure ..... I’m not big and still feel like I sit on it , rather than in it . I’m having the seats /door cards ,bits and bobs redone in alcantara soon and there’s a company that make a lower seat rail which I’ll purchase . It lowers the seat by an inch but costs around £270 delivered from japan !
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Yeah I know, I looked into it myself is it BYS (back yard special) seat bracket? I nearly went down the Recaro pole position seats route as this gave the best drop and position but £££
I then moved it on and got my Pirelli :happy2:
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Ya that’s right ... bys . I’ll order them up when I’m feeling flush :fighting2:
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Not really done anything to the golf .... was originally looking for a apr/Loba fuel pump and go stage 2+ but decided not to , as I feel the car produces the power level for the chassis to cope with . Even with the wavetrack it’s very traction limited in this poor weather . Also was going to go for a set of ohlins ( same as my S2k runs ) but for the intended use of the golf just feel it would be over kill . It already has the Bilstein b12 kit along with eibach anti roll bars , ttrs wishbones , so is a great road going setup . If I were to track the car then I feel this set up is way to soft but I don’t intend to do so .
My tax bill came in at around 10k lower than expected :pomppomp: so looking into getting a nice mk1 golf to garage and run along side my s2000 .
Where is the best place to start looking for one ? If anyone knows someone who’s thinking of selling , then please get in touch :happy2:
Ideally looking at one that’s been restored and is more of a show car :drool: ( think low and bbs Wheels style )
Cheers :drinking:
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The problem isn't on the chassis, it's on the wet weather. :wink:
You'd need AWD to keep using the engine's power with wet roads.
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The problem isn't on the chassis, it's on the wet weather. :wink:
You'd need AWD to keep using the engine's power with wet roads.
Yes completely agree .... it as soon as the better weather comes I’ll be out and about in the S2k .... so seems silly to chase more power / better chassis in the golf ..... plus I want a mk1 :grin:
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The S2000 should be more handful and fun to drive than your Ed. 30. :driver:
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Might be selling the Pirelli as I’ve found something special I like the look of ..... anybody interested please get in contact :)
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Well the Pirelli is still with me and going to be getting a set of coilovers for it ... been mainly playing with the S2k . Just had the interior re done with lots of alcantara. I love it :drool:
Attempting pics ......
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looking good, you dropped the seat yet? :smiley:
I fitted a CR radio door in mine and as it was a 53 plate, swopped all the interior over to the newer style like your, the centre console is a massive improvement over the old one, and I even swapped out the dash pod surround as it came in that silver grey...uurrggh
great looking interior and a fantastic little car which I think will rise in value no end, keep hold of it, no doubt I will kick myself In a few years for letting mine go.
happy drifting :driver:
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^ cheers dude :happy2:
Ya she’s a keeper that’s for sure :grin:
And yes bit the bullet and ordered a bys seat rail . Can’t wait for some nice dry warm evening drives :driver:
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Had some vogtland coilovers fitted the other day and then went for a 4 wheel alignment.
Have to say I’m very impressed with them!
Was recommended by a few on here to give them a go , so thanks for that !
The car had Bilstein b12 set up and while I was happy with how they drove I wanted them to sit just 10-15mm lower .
Very impressed with the damping on these ... im comparing them to the b12’s but also the ohlins I have on the S2k . They really are a good road going coilover kit . I actually think they ride / feel better than the b12’s .
I will say though that if you track your gti then these are way to soft in spring rate for any serious track action . I have eibach arb’s and I might set them to the harder setting to see if this affectivley gives me a higher spring rate ( less roll ) ...
I’ll have to go for another tweek to the alignment in a few months once they’ve settled fully .
Only issue is I’m getting a slight ( and I’m mean like 1-2mm ) of scrubbing on the wheel arch . Nothing I can’t fix though .
So all in all very happy chap with them .... I would have even been happy with paying more them to be honest . An absolute bargain for under £500 delivered !
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Quite fancy getting the wheels done in graphite grey with a diamond cut face .... or shadow chrome
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For sale .....
Please see the classifieds for all details . A very nice Pirelli, with all the right mods and massive service history :happy2:
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Southampton Wheel alignment center! I was there just before Christmas.
What did you do with your B12's shocks?
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Still have them along with the eibach springs ..... offering them with the car so the new owner can decide what he/she wants to run .
Ya he’s good isn’t he , take my S2k there twice a year also :smiley:
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Glad to hear you're happy with the coilovers mate they are really good for the money. Sorry to see you're sell though hope it goes to a good home :smiley:
Molesy :happy2:
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Glad to hear you're happy with the coilovers mate they are really good for the money. Sorry to see you're sell though hope it goes to a good home :smiley:
Molesy :happy2:
Thanks dude :happy2:
It might well be staying with me ...... surely it shouldn’t be hard to spend 25-30k right ? ‘Mint ‘ cars turning out to be dogs , dealers not getting back to you .. it’s a joke to be honest ! Now I’ve swopped the Wheels back , raised the ride height a bit I’ve sort of fallen a bit for the humble golf again !
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Glad to hear you're happy with the coilovers mate they are really good for the money. Sorry to see you're sell though hope it goes to a good home :smiley:
Molesy :happy2:
Thanks dude :happy2:
It might well be staying with me ...... surely it shouldn’t be hard to spend 25-30k right ? ‘Mint ‘ cars turning out to be dogs , dealers not getting back to you .. it’s a joke to be honest ! Now I’ve swopped the Wheels back , raised the ride height a bit I’ve sort of fallen a bit for the humble golf again !
Keep it! You have a very well treated Golf right there. One of the very best Mk5's I've ever seen online. At some point these Pirelli's will take off in price...
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Glad to hear you're happy with the coilovers mate they are really good for the money. Sorry to see you're sell though hope it goes to a good home :smiley:
Molesy :happy2:
Thanks dude :happy2:
It might well be staying with me ...... surely it shouldn’t be hard to spend 25-30k right ? ‘Mint ‘ cars turning out to be dogs , dealers not getting back to you .. it’s a joke to be honest ! Now I’ve swopped the Wheels back , raised the ride height a bit I’ve sort of fallen a bit for the humble golf again !
Keep it! You have a very well treated Golf right there. One of the very best Mk5's I've ever seen online. At some point these Pirelli's will take off in price...
Yes I am heading that way to be honest ..... I’ve never committed 100% to selling it , hence it’s not for sale on auto/piston .
I may well splash a bit of cash on some ohlins and ap brakes for it and enjoy for the summer .... possibly look into charging the S2k again ( nearly done it last year but talked myself out of it )
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New to the forum. How do I contact the gent selling the pirelli?
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New to the forum. How do I contact the gent selling the pirelli?
Hi Sal ....
Sorry to disappoint but I’m keeping it now . Too nice to let go just yet :ashamed:
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cant beat a tastefully modded car!
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Love a pirelli! some nice upgrades there, whats next?
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Since I’ve decided to keep the gti for a bit longer , thought I’d splash some cash on the old girl
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Test fitted one of my wheels over the s2000 brake kit .... still undersided about it as I think it’s needs a bigger setup and with that comes spacers ect whichbi don’t really want to do ....
So then I ordered these ....
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Which should be with me next week .... can’t wait to get them fitted :drool:
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Then I went and saw my mate .... who makes me feel very poor :signLOL:
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That’s a boxster spyder, gt4 and MC 720s ... also has rs6+ , a couple of range rovers and a 911 gt2rs on order for July I think !
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Then back to reality..... no such exotics in my humble garage ! .... although I’m still very happy with my little sports car :drinking:
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Great decision on the coilovers. I'd suggest the mk7 GTI Pack Performance brakes for your use. It's OEM, fits under your OEM wheels, red painted and with GTI lettering. :smiley:
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Great decision on the coilovers. I'd suggest the mk7 GTI Pack Performance brakes for your use. It's OEM, fits under your OEM wheels, red painted and with GTI lettering. :smiley:
Are they not pretty much what I have though ? S3/r32 brakes ?
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No, is an evolution thereof. Lighter 340mm discs and larger 60mm pistons in calipers.
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Probably better off ( for the sake of the difference anyway ) sticking with my setup , along with some 2 piece discs ( either CS discs or mtech ones ) and some decent pads then .... :thinking:
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Probably better off ( for the sake of the difference anyway ) sticking with my setup , along with some 2 piece discs ( either CS discs or mtech ones ) and some decent pads then .... :thinking:
Forgot you had the R32/S3 calipers. No point paying the extra for the weight difference. Get the 2 piece discs from MTEC, those should be fine, or the more expensive discs from the Clubsport S. :)
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Love S2000s :drinking: If I hadn't invested so much time and energy into my Golf, an S2000 turbo would be high up my list of other projects.
I know you already have Ohlins on the S2000 but I look forward to your opinion of them on the Golf :happy2: I bloody love them!
Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
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Love S2000s :drinking: If I hadn't invested so much time and energy into my Golf, an S2000 turbo would be high up my list of other projects.
I know you already have Ohlins on the S2000 but I look forward to your opinion of them on the Golf :happy2: I bloody love them!
Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
.... but I want to spend some more money :signLOL:
Yes can’t wait to get them on :ashamed:
The USA has great support for a turbo conversion but over here only a few have done it , at great cost and much headache ! And for me I like the linear power delivery . I’m looking into the TTS rotrex supercharger kit . Still best part of 8k if done correctly :doh:
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Love S2000s :drinking: If I hadn't invested so much time and energy into my Golf, an S2000 turbo would be high up my list of other projects.
I know you already have Ohlins on the S2000 but I look forward to your opinion of them on the Golf :happy2: I bloody love them!
Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
.... but I want to spend some more money :signLOL:
Yes can’t wait to get them on :ashamed:
The USA has great support for a turbo conversion but over here only a few have done it , at great cost and much headache ! And for me I like the linear power delivery . I’m looking into the TTS rotrex supercharger kit . Still best part of 8k if done correctly :doh:
Fancy buying a TTE420 for your Pirelli then? :grin:
Yeah I've watched quite a few of LHT Performance's Kraftwerks kit installs, looks like a good mod :happy2: Maybe do a UK install video with their endorsement, and get some kick backs if you spread the word? :smiley:
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Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
That is exactly what I've felt when changing from my 5 year old B16s to ASTs, Pud. The nose dive behavior is greatly reduced and I'm beginning to feel that the rear brakes are finally doing something :D ...but I'm still reserved until the first trackday.
So unless you really won't to spend the money, just wait until the awesome Ohlins are on. :wink:
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Love S2000s :drinking: If I hadn't invested so much time and energy into my Golf, an S2000 turbo would be high up my list of other projects.
I know you already have Ohlins on the S2000 but I look forward to your opinion of them on the Golf :happy2: I bloody love them!
Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
.... but I want to spend some more money :signLOL:
Yes can’t wait to get them on :ashamed:
The USA has great support for a turbo conversion but over here only a few have done it , at great cost and much headache ! And for me I like the linear power delivery . I’m looking into the TTS rotrex supercharger kit . Still best part of 8k if done correctly :doh:
Fancy buying a TTE420 for your Pirelli then? :grin:
Yeah I've watched quite a few of LHT Performance's Kraftwerks kit installs, looks like a good mod :happy2: Maybe do a UK install video with their endorsement, and get some kick backs if you spread the word? :smiley:
Love the LHT videos ! Proper car guys , and great skills . I personally wouldn’t attempt a diy on the supercharger install .... I use Tgm who are very well respected in the Honda world . ..... if my S2k was not such low mileage ( 27k) I’d be more inclined to go crazy with it . But can’t help thinking I’m Being stupid molesting what is up there with the very best n/a engines made ( IMO)
420 kits not for me .... think I’ve even decided not to go + on my stage 2 . 320 is a great power figure for a small hot hatch ... and with the diff , arbs and soon the ohlins , I can use all the horses in every gear in most situations.
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Is your friend local? The I ran past a red/orange 720s parked up in Ashurst a few weeks back
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Yes , lives over in woodlands :happy2:
I expect you’ll never see him out and about in either the spyder/gt4 ... they don’t have 1000miles on them .... between them !! What a waste . I’m hoping one day he’ll sell me the gt4 .... he’ll have to be in a very generous mood for me to be a able to afford it :ashamed:
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Love S2000s :drinking: If I hadn't invested so much time and energy into my Golf, an S2000 turbo would be high up my list of other projects.
I know you already have Ohlins on the S2000 but I look forward to your opinion of them on the Golf :happy2: I bloody love them!
Don't worry about brakes until you've got the Ohlins on because the dive behaviour (slow speed compression) might be different.
.... but I want to spend some more money :signLOL:
Yes can’t wait to get them on :ashamed:
The USA has great support for a turbo conversion but over here only a few have done it , at great cost and much headache ! And for me I like the linear power delivery . I’m looking into the TTS rotrex supercharger kit . Still best part of 8k if done correctly :doh:
Fancy buying a TTE420 for your Pirelli then? :grin:
Yeah I've watched quite a few of LHT Performance's Kraftwerks kit installs, looks like a good mod :happy2: Maybe do a UK install video with their endorsement, and get some kick backs if you spread the word? :smiley:
Love the LHT videos ! Proper car guys , and great skills . I personally wouldn’t attempt a diy on the supercharger install .... I use Tgm who are very well respected in the Honda world . ..... if my S2k was not such low mileage ( 27k) I’d be more inclined to go crazy with it . But can’t help thinking I’m Being stupid molesting what is up there with the very best n/a engines made ( IMO)
420 kits not for me .... think I’ve even decided not to go + on my stage 2 . 320 is a great power figure for a small hot hatch ... and with the diff , arbs and soon the ohlins , I can use all the horses in every gear in most situations.
That's fair enough mate, totally understand :happy2: Some cars are best enjoyed as they are. Honda did a fantastic job of the S2000 imo. Great styling, great engine and great handling.
Yeah Stage 2 is a great stopping point on the ED30. Plenty of poke. The chassis is where it's at. I still think the MK5 is hard to beat. The MK7 is just so numb. Capable, but boring. Too inert and lifeless.
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Probably the best looking Pirelli I've seen. Nice mods you've got on here :happy2:
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Parts have started to arrive now .... ohlins are in , new graphite bbs VZ Wheels are here ( as I was selling the car I removed the silver bbs Wheels and promised them to someone . I then changed my mind about selling the car but because I’m decent let the chap have the Wheels still !)
Picking up new top mounts and parts needed from seat tomorrow ( double checked with the part numbers I have for the TT top mounts and seat do them as well ) seat are closer to me than Audi ... so hopefully they are the same !?
Got some millers oil , and for the S2k a back yard special lower seat rail from Japan . Orders this about 4 weeks ago and was told it’s a 2-4 month wait . Another one came up for sale , so bought it ..... to be sent an email a week later saying my one would be with me from Japan in a few days !! :doh:
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Also test fitted the bbs over the 330mm ap racing kit I have on the s2k.. although not a massive brake kit . This is realistically a road car so should be a step up over the r32 setup that I have at the moment . I know the general thought is that getting the unsprung weight down is more benificial on a track car than road , but I’m a firm believer that it makes quite a difference on a bumpy B road , as the suspension doesn’t have to work as hard to gain traction/composure . The 4 pot ap set up saves me a massive 9kg per side ! Not ordered it yet as I want to get the suspension set up properly and then do the brakes
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You'll notice when you reduce the weight on the wheels. I was able to notice a difference when I fitted alloy front arms which saved me 2 kg per side. :happy2:
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Great to see you kept the Pirelli Josh :) Some tasty looking stuff you have to be fitted - looking forward to seeing what happens.
Interesting to see your thoughts on the Ohlins vs Vogtland, i expect them to be quite a bit better!!
Molesy :happy2:
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Mmmmm, goodies :happy2:
Those APs would probably work well on the Golf. I like the subtle grey caliper colour too. Not into all that bright green 8 pot Lambo caliper scene stuff. Discrete means business without shouting about it :happy2:
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Mmmmm, goodies :happy2:
Those APs would probably work well on the Golf. I like the subtle grey caliper colour too. Not into all that bright green 8 pot Lambo caliper scene stuff. Discrete means business without shouting about it :happy2:
Agreed Pudding, not into the flashy stuff myself, always like cars modified to be OEM on the outside and OEM+++ on the inside.
Molesy :happy2:
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Great to see you kept the Pirelli Josh :) Some tasty looking stuff you have to be fitted - looking forward to seeing what happens.
Interesting to see your thoughts on the Ohlins vs Vogtland, i expect them to be quite a bit better!!
Molesy :happy2:
Thanks man :happy2:
Can’t wait to get the ohlins fitted .... but still impressed by the vogtland to be fair . For the money an absolutely brilliant ride quality!
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Mmmmm, goodies :happy2:
Those APs would probably work well on the Golf. I like the subtle grey caliper colour too. Not into all that bright green 8 pot Lambo caliper scene stuff. Discrete means business without shouting about it :happy2:
I want to say I’m the same .... but I do like a bit of bling :ashamed:
Just have to be realistic of what the cars going to be . No point in having mahoosive brakes for the road really . The calipers will actually be black with yellow writing, still very subtle :happy2:
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You'll notice when you reduce the weight on the wheels. I was able to notice a difference when I fitted alloy front arms which saved me 2 kg per side. :happy2:
I thought I felt a difference also when my alloy arms were fitted however after rationalising that there is probably @50kg of unsprung weight per side I did wonder if it was in my mind?!?Anyhow, a couple of kg each on arms, then hubs, then wheels, then brakes all adds up nicely especially if it is also rotational mass.
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Yeah it's the reduced rotational mass I notice the most with light wheels. The 2 front wheels are essentially huge flywheels the gearbox has to spin up. Years ago when I was wheel weight obsessed, I noticed Continental Sport Contacts were a fair bit lighter than their competitors. Nobody considers tyre weight when factoring in unsprung mass reductions :happy2:
Another thing with tyres is their true running. Cheaper brands tend to be slightly egg shaped and cause balancing issues, but again, I've always found Contisports to run the truest!
Get those Ohlins on already!
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Will be on the car next Friday :drool:
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Agree, it's more noticeable when you reduce the weight of the wheels and brake discs than of the control arms. :smiley:
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I would have gone for some light weight Wheels as well .. but wanted to try and keep the car oem+ if I can .
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For sale ! :happy2:
Think you’ll struggle to find a nicer one with sensible miles , impeccable service history and top quality mods . A true bargain for what it does :smiley:
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Car has gone now .... little sad to see such a mint car drive off :confused:
But I’ve actually made contact with the owner of my old m3 , and he’s selling due to buying a 1M ... so going to take a look . Not tried a TTRS yet but going from all the reviews I’m not sure it’s going to be the right car for me anyway .
Want to say a big thank you to a few members on here who are very helpful and an asset to the forum with their knowledge and happy to help nature , very much appreciated :happy2:
I’ll update this thread in which way I go , incase anyone’s interested :drinking:
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In case anyone is interested I ended up getting a Bmw z4m coupe .... :happy2:
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Good to hear you're still on here,
I saw your Pirelli once at JKM when mine was having Revo Stage 1 applied - looked a mint car - I think it was under the previous ownership though. Looked great with the Oz's, Alcon's...
How come you've gone for another RWD coupe - I'd have thought the S2000 would be more than enough of a handful?
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Good to hear you're still on here,
I saw your Pirelli once at JKM when mine was having Revo Stage 1 applied - looked a mint car - I think it was under the previous ownership though. Looked great with the Oz's, Alcon's...
How come you've gone for another RWD coupe - I'd have thought the S2000 would be more than enough of a handful?
Yes the Pirelli was a cracking car ... and for the money a really capable hot hatch. I just like front engine rear wheels drive n/a cars I guess !!
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Holy thread revival !! :rolleye:
Just updating this in the hope that someone with a nice mk7 clubsport is looking to sell ! After having a few different cars after the mk5 Pirelli, I’m looking into getting a clubsport for the family :driver:
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After selling the Porsche about a year a go ended up getting a fiesta st … which I’ve loved for nearly 2 years now ! A T6 transporter , which I’ve kitted out with some wheels , suspension, stereo etc , again had that over 2 years now ( how time flys !!) we love this van , so useful and done a few camping trips away in it . Last but not least a lotus Elise . Had that a year now and it’s an amazing car … but only managed 1200 miles in it !
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