MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 12:59:42 pm

Title: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 12:59:42 pm: hi everyone

I am doing wales rally gb in 2 weeks time and for the recce ill use my dsg golf mk5

i already have bilsteins, a sump guard, gravel tyres and have tested the car

its great but i really would like to know if its possible to completely disconnect all the driving aids..
and is there a LSD available for the golf mk5? cutting out when wheel spinning is a massive problem at the moment

any help or advice would be appreciated :laugh:

cheers!
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: dan930 on October 29, 2014, 02:09:17 pm: LSD is avalible for the mk5...quaife do one & there's wavetrac too
Not cheap though,around 1k + fitting...if I remember correctly it's just under 2k fitted..
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: Scottymon on October 29, 2014, 03:10:35 pm: I thought turning the ESP off allowed the wheels to spin freely..?

Perhaps there's some fuses that can be ripped out :evilgrin:

Oh and you gotta send some pics of this motor after an offroad muddy blast. :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 29, 2014, 04:22:41 pm: @Neilgti (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1306) coded out the steering angle sensor and that fully turned of the traction control as far as I know
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 05:15:46 pm: thanks gents!!

can anyone recommend a golf expert in north west area to help?!! it will be perfect with an LSD for the gravel!
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 05:17:37 pm: heres a pic from last year :happy2:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-Chase-bobble-hatting-in-Wales-2013-11-20
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topgear.com%2Fuk%2Fimageresize%2Fimage.jpg%3FOriginalImageUrl%3D%252fuk%252fassets%252fcms%252f9f05f863-9728-4adc-9bf3-929fc46662f6%252f670x377Image.jpg%253fp%253d131120_12%253a07%26amp%3BWidth%3D615%26amp%3BHeight%3D347&hash=d06065f0c40629024527591972045c3031b2e060)
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: th3_f15t on October 29, 2014, 05:20:34 pm: If you're going to do it again next year and want to go all out, you should consider installing a Haldex 4wd (as found on the R32 for example). Bet that'd make one hell of a difference!
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 05:39:39 pm: are there any handbrake modifications??
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: th3_f15t on October 29, 2014, 05:48:09 pm: Audi R8 hand brake calipers I think? Separates the hand brake duties away from the rear calipers if I'm thinking on the right lines?
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: Scottymon on October 29, 2014, 06:16:09 pm: Quote from: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 05:17:37 pm
heres a pic from last year :happy2:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-Chase-bobble-hatting-in-Wales-2013-11-20
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topgear.com%2Fuk%2Fimageresize%2Fimage.jpg%3FOriginalImageUrl%3D%252fuk%252fassets%252fcms%252f9f05f863-9728-4adc-9bf3-929fc46662f6%252f670x377Image.jpg%253fp%253d131120_12%253a07%26amp%3BWidth%3D615%26amp%3BHeight%3D347&hash=d06065f0c40629024527591972045c3031b2e060)

Excellent stuff pal, the tyres look like the A/T's off my landy! :surprised: :party: What's the spec?
Hope you get it sorted. :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: dazza on October 29, 2014, 06:21:45 pm: maybe a dash cam would make good addition.
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: Scottymon on October 29, 2014, 06:23:32 pm: Quote from: dazza on October 29, 2014, 06:21:45 pm
maybe a dash cam would make good addition.

My thoughts exactly!
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: golfgtirally on November 04, 2014, 07:19:09 pm: well this is how it usually looks from the rally :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: Scottymon on November 04, 2014, 07:26:52 pm: Looks like my route to the shops. :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: th3_f15t on November 04, 2014, 07:45:29 pm: Quote from: Scottymon on November 04, 2014, 07:26:52 pm
Looks like my route to the shops. :laugh:

Same driving style too? :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
Post by: dazza on November 04, 2014, 08:58:07 pm: I'm home sick now. I do miss the Welsh roads. :sad1: