Gordie's MK1 GTI

[16v_kid]

Nice seeing it in good hands! Looks like you still havent noticed the bend right lower control arm! Thats why the steering wheel of center and it pulls a bit to the side.

Had no idea hah, got another wheel alignment done the other day, I have noticed it slightly pulls to the left. Will sort it out

[16v_kid]

Winton was super fun, was quite surprised how well the golf handled the track. Managed a 1:45.52 for the day









Came 12th overall for the day, pretty happy!

Here are the results - Result

Will be out again at Winton on the 14/03 for labour day.

[16v_kid]

Cool action pic from Winton recently.

[Notso Swift]

How in the new surface?

[MarcusAurelius]

That last shot looks good. Just keep an eye on the steering rack mounts running those fat semis. From what i understand, they tend to snap your steering rack clean off

[16v_kid]

How in the new surface?

Very smooth, don't think it would of played much of an impact on overall PB!

That last shot looks good. Just keep an eye on the steering rack mounts running those fat semis. From what i understand, they tend to snap your steering rack clean off

Thanks for info! Will look into upgrading it when motor is out this Winter.

[16v_kid]

Been busy getting the car ready for its next track day ( which was yesterday )

- New rear discs with new bearings and QFM racing pads, along with a camber shim with brought out the rears to -1.70 degrees of camber.


- On the front I upgraded the brakes to 280mm using the G60 disc and VR6 calipers, QFM racing pads aswell. I also got a hold of a flipping the tie rod ends with the help of my dad using a magnetic drill! Sandblasted the hubs and painted them after.



I got around installing the Ground Control camber tops too.



Camber is around -3.95 on the front, has made a big difference in corner speed and grip, very happy! I flushed the whole system with racing black fluid and gave the engine a service. Flushed the coolant system with some racing penrite coolant which actually help alot on the day keeping the temps down.



Got a cool photo by a friend while it was getting wheel alignment at MTN garage.



Race day didn't go so well, car was would start misfiring after the engine got heated up. I managed to find some new plugs locally and did a one clean session out of the day then the problem came back! Think I'm in for some new NGK plugs, proper racing leads and a new dizzy rotor and cap! Hopefully that will sort my issues out

[GeorgeMK1]

"Got penrite coolant which helped keep temps down heaps"

"Car over heated"

Hahahaha. You did well over the weekend man, gripped the corners very well!

[sports racer]

I think I can see how you can improve your power to weight ratio.

Wear lightweight racing thongs.

[bootheman]

Alex would be proud


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