My new ride...

**Golf Loon** · 11-02-2010, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by mikinoz

There is 50KG right there and bare weight from original specs is 810KG.

Aftermarket Seats, bigger Radiator, Bigger Wheels than original and 16v engine and 5 speed all contribute.

850 is still hell light though.

**Sammy125TDi** · 18-02-2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by KI11Z

ok, i'll be the first to ask for time slips please . . . totally awsome if you did because that gives a lot of us guys who have made more modifications hope for some wicked 1/4mile times . . . though it seems far fetched

Here is a pic and one of the timeslips of the day. It was done at the 2005 VW Nationals.

Can't find the one with the 2.2 60 foot time that ended up running 14.1

**Tim** · 18-02-2010, 10:08 AM

hahah I remember that! There was video floating around as well wasnt there? Best burnout ever!
I remember u explaining the technique involved as well. From memory it was lots of revs, 2nd gear and a side step off the clutch!

**Sammy125TDi** · 18-02-2010, 10:13 AM

Tim its was a fun day indeed!

The technique is about 5500-6000 rpm, handbrake and no mercy for the clutch... if it was still in the water box you could flat change to third for extra smoke... just don't roll onto the sticky part because you will destroy a clutch/gearbox/driveshafts.

**Water Boy** · 18-02-2010, 10:27 AM

Nice work Sam

**KI11Z** · 19-02-2010, 07:37 AM

well i'll be! congrats bro, those stickies must make a hell of a difference huh

**Sammy125TDi** · 19-02-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by KI11Z

well i'll be! congrats bro, those stickies must make a hell of a difference huh

There is a bit of an art to getting them down the strip quickly... it involves little mechanical sympathy and a good launch with the right amount of slip and grip. Sticky tyres are good for a few 10th's as is weight reduction, its all free horsepower.