Golf R stage 4 build well underway

**Fab_R** · 28-06-2011, 02:32 PM

Bump....

Any update Guy on the beasts build

**dave_r** · 14-07-2011, 10:49 AM

This went pretty quiet, encountered problems?

**Corey_R** · 14-07-2011, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by dave_r

This went pretty quiet, encountered problems?

Originally Posted by Guy_H

We have to get to the challenge first! - Not looking good at the moment, box is on the way back out - have slipping clutch packs, so revisiting them. Busy weekend too!

I was talking to Guy yesterday via phone and I asked about this. It seems that they just ran out of time before the MOTOR Challenge and visits from APR USA staff and a few other projects that they had. So this has been on the back-burner a bit.

I too can't wait to see what this engine package can do, in combination with the DSG gearbox, once they sort out the DSG clutch and software issues!

**Guy_H** · 14-07-2011, 01:02 PM

We have been working with APR on a new cylinder head with the oversize valve set, and we have some new camshafts with some very neat "special" features (not the valve lift part of the cam), it's been a bit to & fro with the US, so it's on the backburner for a little bit (been working on two other major projects), hopefully it will be back on track by the end of the month!

**dave_r** · 14-07-2011, 03:38 PM

Damn so the motor is getting serious attention. Would hate to see the cost involved now!

**Guy_H** · 14-07-2011, 06:25 PM

Yes, it's not a cheap motor, but how do you improve on stage 3? (and lots of labour too) - anyway, we all have to have a hobby, keeps us off the street

**bwen** · 14-07-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Guy_H

been working on two other major projects

Is one of them that TT? James gave me a tour of the workshop and I saw it under covers, looked promising

AP · 14-07-2011, 09:28 PM

Look forward to seeing this beast going Guy! Good luck

**Guy_H** · 15-07-2011, 09:17 AM

Actually Bwen - I forgot the TT - so that is three other projects not including the R - The cage is now fully finished in the TT, and the custom fuel tank is going in in August!

The Polo has its new trans with clutch diff, the Cayman has new stand alone engine management & a new hybrid turbo system on it.