Louis19's Build Thread

[louis19]

Long weekend, perfect time for some more painting. As I mentioned, the side skirts were next. I think they turned out great and gives the effect of the car being a little lower. Feels like its visually a little more modern with the extra painted bits now also.

[louis19]

So... A few new additions to the car. First of which is the new head unit, Sony touch screen. The fitment with the fascia kit from the UK is spot on. Next thing is the heat shield that I made up and then gave a splash of paint. It actually works really well. More so when you have been giving the car a squirt and the heat builds up in the engine bay. If you then feel the shield, its warm, then feel the pod and intake pipe and they are a lot cooler to the touch. I also removed what I could from the front end of the car to help flow into the intake area, as you can see by the pic below, the pod has a lot of direct flow now.

Last couple of additions/upgrade, was the steering wheel and gear lever knob which were from a MK5 GTI wrecking I found locally. Both feel awesome IMO, they give a nice, chunky, sturdier feel.

Heres a couple of vids from last weekends "settle the score" session with Street factor at QR again. Another fun morning filling in time until the next HL session which is in a few weeks time.

Anyways, enough waffling on. Heres the links and pics, Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZttSiBziM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ys-AGoX1BU

[HAR80N]

thats one mega fast polo loves it

[sandwg]

The polo is quick! Watching that video. VW Power!!

[louis19]

Thanks Fellas! Will have some more vids coming up. Next weekend I'll be back at QR with a few mates then 2 weeks later is HL at lakeside. Then hopefully some time attack days once I get a bit more feel for coilovers

[rgvlee]

Needs bigger high mount turbo setup
do it and sell me your k04

[seangti]

That's the spirit. I think there's sprints on at QR in July which I plan to do. I haven't had a proper run at QR in close to 3yrs.

[louis19]

That's the spirit. I think there's sprints on at QR in July which I plan to do. I haven't had a proper run at QR in close to 3yrs.

I'd be keen to join mate. Keep me in the loop

[louis19]

Needs bigger high mount turbo setup
do it and sell me your k04

Haha, maybe one day. But for now, I don't see the need. With the weather cooling down, traction is becoming more of a problem than lack of power.

[seangti]

Haha, maybe one day. But for now, I don't see the need. With the weather cooling down, traction is becoming more of a problem than lack of power.

I know of a good way to overcome this.

I've been impressed with the traction you're getting in your videos. 2nd gear was still a lesson in patience - which I hadn't mastered.