Broom broom

**Oneofthegreats** · 14-01-2008, 10:50 AM

This is getting better & better the more it get's closer & closer.

This is gong to be a stunner of a car with the go to match the show.

I might have to pop in for peak next time I'm down Stu, if that's ok with you?

**Valver.** · 14-01-2008, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by golfworx

This is getting better & better the more it get's closer & closer.

This is gong to be a stunner of a car with the go to match the show.

I might have to pop in for peak next time I'm down Stu, if that's ok with you?

Yeah no worries

Just let me know and you're more than welcome to come and have a turn behind the wheel

**Valver.** · 28-01-2008, 07:29 AM

For those that are interested, we were just setting up a WRX on the corner weight scales for Targa and decided to drop the little golf on to see what she'd weigh.

I placed a bet of 650-700kg (bearing in mind it is missing removable panels and glass, plus a passenger seat)...

It weighed 475.6kg with a 26% front bias. I didn't bother to write down the individual corners as they're not yet relevant. I was very surprised to say the least!!

In any case, I've also individually weighed all the panels and trim and carbon bits and it gives a total weight of around 710kg. The car is fuelled comfortably for 400hp/300kW, but obviously, I don't intend to run it that high, as that is better power to weight than a Veyron with... with FWD and road legal 195 tyres

**Valver.** · 28-01-2008, 07:32 AM

P.S. It runs now

First crank of the key. Over-fuelling a bit at idle, but I expected that. Haven't had a chance to fine tune anything - was too busy listening to the wastegate and poofter valve - lol!!