Author Topic: Movie: *Testing* Brake cooling on GTI MK7 (7.5), Second fitted *update*  (Read 11002 times)

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I love those bronze wheels! :cool:

Me too, was thinking how good they look against the TR :kiss: :laugh:

@Watts; They’d look really good on your TR GTI :grin:. One to add to the GTI shopping list? :whistle:

I was eyeing up the matt bronze Revo wheels sandtrap is selling in the classifieds but too many other demands at the moment. And I do love the Santiagos so I really shouldn't...

I've been eyeing them up too. Anyone want a brand new set of GTD wheels with new PS4 tyres? :whistle:

They would look good against the blue....
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Was - 2015 Tornado Red 3dr GTI PP, manual, Santiagos, Audi short shifter.

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This is what happens if you have to bad brake cooling.. :whistle: :grin: :grin:

https://youtu.be/eghevyO40Rk

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This is what happens if you have to bad brake cooling.. :whistle: :grin: :grin:

https://youtu.be/eghevyO40Rk

The genuine (from dealers) VW centre caps I got for my TD wheels would fit yours...& look similar.....& there is no way they would come out that easy...the "tangs" are way stronger ..those are china knock offs from the look of it as the VW ones are always very strong...there are at least 3 different genuine VW types which fit the MK7 alloys...& other aftermarkets with the same CB..

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This is what happens if you have to bad brake cooling.. :whistle: :grin: :grin:

https://youtu.be/eghevyO40Rk

No, that is what happens if you drive on track and don't cool your brakes down properly. It's like people going on track and then coming into the parking area and holding the car with their foot on the brake, I keep thinking say hello to new discs.
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This is what happens if you have to bad brake cooling.. :whistle: :grin: :grin:

https://youtu.be/eghevyO40Rk

The genuine (from dealers) VW centre caps I got for my TD wheels would fit yours...& look similar.....& there is no way they would come out that easy...the "tangs" are way stronger ..those are china knock offs from the look of it as the VW ones are always very strong...there are at least 3 different genuine VW types which fit the MK7 alloys...& other aftermarkets with the same CB..

This is from a German dealer, but mayby chines  :sad:.  But now i got better one on the car..  :grin:. And next trackday i will have other wheels..  :grin: :smiley:
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This is what happens if you have to bad brake cooling.. :whistle: :grin: :grin:

https://youtu.be/eghevyO40Rk

No, that is what happens if you drive on track and don't cool your brakes down properly. It's like people going on track and then coming into the parking area and holding the car with their foot on the brake, I keep thinking say hello to new discs.

No i don´t think so. I did 4 push lap, and then did at least one cooling lap when it was black flag.... :smiley:

So think the Centercap was not the best quality!  :grin:
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One better video and shorter , when i did the other wheel this weekend.  :whistle:

Have only used on Brake duct this winter, to see if i will have som problem with it.

But No...  :laugh:

https://youtu.be/l1YoFMP4ruI
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Please be aware that these items are NOT a straight forward easy 100% fit!!

They were designed for the Audi RS3 FL (2017->) which has 375mm discs with 8 piston monoblock callipers & aluminium wishbones.

We have smaller discs & pressed steel wishbones, & therefore these items have to be modified to properly fit our wishbones..then a degree of modification is required to stop interference between the calliper & duct on full steering lock & full suspension droop (wheels in air).

I have GTI/GTD 312mm discs & VW factory sports suspension (-15mm) & these items interfered with wheels on ground at 3/4 to full lock each side....2/3 locks wheels in air. If you have differnt brakes & suspension you will have to modify more or less for the calliper to duct interferrence issue...

I am more concerned because if you have an inspection etc. (in UK we have MOT each year for cars over 3yrs old) & they see a cable tied part to the wishbones (alarm bells may ring) with the car in the air on a two post lift (so wheels at full drop), & that the brake callipers hit the this duct which stops you from getting full steering lock....FAIL

Also ditch the thin 7.6mm wide cable ties supplied & use 9mm wide ones....looks way more OEM...

I did a "how" to guide here:-

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41323


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Please be aware that these items are NOT a straight forward easy 100% fit!!

They were designed for the Audi RS3 FL (2017->) which has 375mm discs with 8 piston monoblock callipers & aluminium wishbones.

We have smaller discs & pressed steel wishbones, & therefore these items have to be modified to properly fit our wishbones..then a degree of modification is required to stop interference between the calliper & duct on full steering lock & full suspension droop (wheels in air).

I have GTI/GTD 312mm discs & VW factory sports suspension (-15mm) & these items interfered with wheels on ground at 3/4 to full lock each side....2/3 locks wheels in air. If you have differnt brakes & suspension you will have to modify more or less for the calliper to duct interferrence issue...

I am more concerned because if you have an inspection etc. (in UK we have MOT each year for cars over 3yrs old) & they see a cable tied part to the wishbones (alarm bells may ring) with the car in the air on a two post lift (so wheels at full drop), & that the brake callipers hit the this duct which stops you from getting full steering lock....FAIL

Also ditch the thin 7.6mm wide cable ties supplied & use 9mm wide ones....looks way more OEM...

I did a "how" to guide here:-

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41323

Realy nice guide!  :smiley:

I have tried on one side 6 month now on ruff winter roads.. Maybe i have been lucky?!.. Or that i have the 340mm brakes in front?..

But your mod is very easy to do!  :smiley:, i have plan to change the stripes like yours, then i can cut these aswell!  :wink:
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