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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Golf mk1 gallery => Topic started by: Jamie_r32 on 29 August 2012, 09:40
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Hey everyone,
Iv'e started this thread on behalf of my work. Hope its ok to do so.
We are currently doing a Golf Mk1 Berg Cup track car project and would like to share it with you all.
So we need to build a track car ..one that will work to repersent the the business and be a bit of a classic .. so a Golf MK1 with a 1.8T and why not make it Berg cup style.. so the old MK1 that stood alone in a garden for some years waiting for some love was purchased last week and so it begins ..
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work starts
3 x chaps 40 mins
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Engine out
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Woh!.... :cool:
Jealous of everything, the project, the workspace, the amount of people on it, everything.... this is going to be good.
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If u wanted an agu lump u could hVe revuilt mine for me haaha. Seriously gd work so far though
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How much does the acid dip cost for a full shell?
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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WOW!!! That mk1 is going to look amazing cant wait to see it finished.
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wow.... Cool as fook!!
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Awsome work so far :smiley:
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Amazing thread! I'll be regularly checking this for updates!
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wow proper build! Looks like its gonna be an animal :evil:
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Some really insane attention to detail, I love it.
Great work. :wink:
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Definetely going to be watching this materialise into something special.
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Roof being cut out ready for a carbon one :)
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Bye bye roof skin and sunroof.
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Berg Cup arches arrived today from HR Engineering ;)
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Front end coming off ready for a new modified one.
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This turned up today :)
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The golf has been fully stripped, and all non essential metal work has been cut out.
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Dipping this week :)
The Golf is now back from being stripped and to describe how it looks in one word "amazing".
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When it left us just over 2 weeks ago we weren't sure what to expect when it came back. Was there going to be more holes than metal, would we have to start all over again. The answer is no, the shell is in great condition for its age few issues but nothing an order from VW Heritage wont sort out.
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Bit of rust in the back panel, was easier to remove it and replace with an OEM unit
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After Finding an AGU 1.8t engine from a Mk4 golf, we set out to rip the engine apart.
Here's the Progress so far:
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Here's a few pictures of the paint shop where the MK1 is being painted.
Ultimate Paint and Chip Repairs http://www.ultimatep...prepairs.co.uk/
These Guys are highly skilled and there finish is excellent.
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The car came back late yesterday afternoon with a thin coating of etch primer so it doesn't rust.
Next step is fabrication of the roll cage...
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Quick update with the Roll cage going in
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Few more pics of the cage
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Like Christmas here this week
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Cage coming together now
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We Had the block back yesterday. All preped and painted
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Looks a little lighter in the picture than what it actually is
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Few Pics of whats been going on in the last few weeks.
Cage almost finished, pedal box and seat frames mock up.
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Another little package turned up
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More strengthening going on the chassis along with wing fitment
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Nice BIG turbo delivered ;)
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Just test fitting a Cobra Seats Limited into the mk1, can't wait to see what the custom seats will look like bolted in.
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New pedal box installed
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Arches being cut out ready for the big ones
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Here's another update,
Turbo, manifold and wastegate mock up
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Mock up for engine mounts
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Ace Fabricator and berg cup builder Luke showing off his strength
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Seriously nice.
Obviously most projects on here are being done by the car's owner and maybe a helpful mate, so the comparisons aren't fair. But how many guys have you got working on this and what's your timescale?
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This looks bloody awesome :afro:
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Seriously nice.
Obviously most projects on here are being done by the car's owner and maybe a helpful mate, so the comparisons aren't fair. But how many guys have you got working on this and what's your timescale?
We have 1 welder doing all the fabrication work, cage etc.
Then me and another mechanic working on the engine side of things.
Once the paint has been done it will be a 5 man team to bolt everything in as we are showcasing it at Autosport in January so we don't have long to do it.
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Epic build, going to be awesome when finished :cool:
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nice work can't wait to have a go :wink:
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What an awesome update, I can't wait to see more on this :)
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Awesome race car :cool:
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Really nice work massively impressed
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love it
top work :cool:
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OH MY
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P.S you might need to take note of that sump ;) i give it an inch and a half from the floor :wink:
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P.S you might need to take note of that sump ;) i give it an inch and a half from the floor :wink:
I very much doubt they will over look sump clearance :rolleyes:
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Is it actually being built for a race series, or the actual Berg Cup or what?
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Well they wont now tweed ;)
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Well they wont now tweed ;)
We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
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Another update
Another update,
Both front and rear end mock up
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Custom Engine mounts made
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Chassis leg notched to take driveshaft
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Carbon roof skin and door card mock up
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I hate to sound like dh having a b!tch, but is it a good idea having those bars from the turrets to the fronts of the chassis legs? That's supposed to be the crumple zone!
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I hate to sound like dh having a b!tch, but is it a good idea having those bars from the turrets to the fronts of the chassis legs? That's supposed to be the crumple zone!
The tube is around 1mm thick so its not very strong. It's not there for strengthening. Its used to mount the wings etc :smiley:
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Looking forward to seeing the progress on this! :-)
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The tube is around 1mm thick so its not very strong. It's not there for strengthening. Its used to mount the wings etc
I don't think there's supposed to be anything reinforcing-like ahead of the turrents, regulations-wise. I nearly commented on it myself, but wanted to see things get a bit further down the line, in case it was a 'show car' or some other such rubbish.
We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
Not building to regulations, just building: FAIL. :grin:
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Well they wont now tweed ;)
We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
I must admit i find this rather odd as well considering the amount of time , effort and money involved in this project.
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The tube is around 1mm thick so its not very strong. It's not there for strengthening. Its used to mount the wings etc
I don't think there's supposed to be anything reinforcing-like ahead of the turrents, regulations-wise. I nearly commented on it myself, but wanted to see things get a bit further down the line, in case it was a 'show car' or some other such rubbish.
We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
Not building to regulations, just building: FAIL. :grin:
This project was based on a show car and for us to have some good track use out of it. This has to be finished to be showcased at Autosport in January as a show car. Its a project to show what we are capable of. We will be looking into competing later down the line!
If then we decide to compete changes will be made!
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The tube is around 1mm thick so its not very strong. It's not there for strengthening. Its used to mount the wings etc
I don't think there's supposed to be anything reinforcing-like ahead of the turrents, regulations-wise. I nearly commented on it myself, but wanted to see things get a bit further down the line, in case it was a 'show car' or some other such rubbish.
We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
Not building to regulations, just building: FAIL. :grin:
This project was based on a show car and for us to have some good track use out of it. This has to be finished to be showcased at Autosport in January as a show car. Its a project to show what we are capable of. We will be looking into competing later down the line!
If then we decide to compete changes will be made!
That's what I thought you was doing!
Showing off your skills to potential clients.
A show piece needs to say this is what we can do if you need/want it.
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This has to be finished to be showcased at Autosport in January as a show car.
Awesome build so far, must be nice having a company credit card to throw at it ;)
I'll be along to Auto-sport to take a look for sure!
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No stone left unturned. Looks amazing. Where is this show where it is being shown :whistle:
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Thanks for all of your kind words.
The car will be showcased at Autosport at the NEC in Birmingham.
http://www.autosportinternational.com/
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The finished seats have arrived , simply stunning work from Cobra Seats Limited ..thanks to all the Cobra team ... fantastic British craftmanship ....
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Car was put back on the spit today and taken round to the body shop ready for paint
Here's a few pics of the boys taking the car round.
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Can't wait to see this with some paint on it :)
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amazing :cool:
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Few pics of the rear beam being built and some filling work being done at the body shop.
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Few pics of the car in the body shop!
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Is the colour a secret? :grin:
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it is indeed :wink:
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More more more!
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This arrived today,
Big thanks to our friends at Kw for hooking us up with this coilover kit :grin:
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Here's the progress to date.
Many things added.
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Nice update - keeping busy then! :cool:
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nice colour :rolleyes: :grin:
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We are definitely in witness to something very special being born right here! The quality of this build is superb!
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I want more pics !
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Gonna be gutted when its finished
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Amazing stuff!!!!!!
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I don't like anybody who's involved in this build, nor do I like the car.......
I don't like the people involved because I'm so jealous, and I don't like the car because it can't be mine.
This is a fantastic build and the people involved are doing some fantastic work. Love it! :cool:
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I don't like anybody who's involved in this build, nor do I like the car.......
I don't like the people involved because I'm so jealous, and I don't like the car because it can't be mine.
This is a fantastic build and the people involved are doing some fantastic work. Love it! :cool:
Hahahahahaha
I know your pain...
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Great build thread, excellent workmanship, and spot on logistics...
Thom
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Absolutely incredible finished car :cool:
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That looks the bolloxs :drool:
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I see pictures of that already :huh: didn't think it was the same car. Didn't think it was finished and we need an update with many pictures
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Comparing the pictures, I reckon it is the finished thing, so yeah this does need an update :grin:
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Update Needed... :)
Would love to know how much it cost to do.... Not Cheap at a guess :D :D
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Full build pics on Forge Motorsport FB page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151900113945394.876893.166492375393&type=1
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Oh my god, porn down and dribble at this instead!
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Swap for mine?
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Love this shot.
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I would love to spank that on a track :cool:
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I would love to spank that on a track :cool:
That is the really sad part about it, I doubt it will ever be used in anger or see a track.
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Love this shot.
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That is pure car porn right there!
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I would love to spank that on a track :cool:
That is the really sad part about it, I doubt it will ever be used in anger or see a track.
It would be rude not to.
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We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
Its a project to show what we are capable of. We will be looking into competing later down the line!
If then we decide to compete changes will be made!
DO pay attention.
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We are hoping to compete with it but not sure what in at the moment.
Its a project to show what we are capable of. We will be looking into competing later down the line!
If then we decide to compete changes will be made!
DO pay attention.
Aww now come on, you actually expect people to read stuff on this site!? :rolleyes: :grin:
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Here's Some great shots from photographer Nick Williams at NWVT.co.uk
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Hers the Managing Director of Forge Motorsport himself Peter Miles
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Did you actually only install 4-point harnesses in this thing? :huh:
Guess the real motorsport types must have had a good giggle at your (considerable) expense. :grin:
Photos aren't all that, either.
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Did you actually only install 4-point harnesses in this thing? :huh:
Guess the real motorsport types must have had a good giggle at your (considerable) expense. :grin:
Photos aren't all that, either.
Please look more closely and you will see they are in fact 6 point :smiley:
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Don't worry about him. He will find a negative in anything! :grin: don't think he means anything by it.
I love this car! What is the whp? Is it useable power?
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It's a show car. Does it even run yet? I would have thought there would be videos of it running, if it ran.
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The car doesn't run yet as we ran out of time.
We are amending the front splitter as again this was not a finished product we just had to do what we could in time for the show.
The engine is capable of 400bhp+ but until we have tested it we will not know what power to use for grip etc.
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nice work jay :D
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Back from Autosport, but rear aero work goes on, as we wait for Mr Brynn Musclewhite to shoot the car.
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Rear Diffuser now fitted
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Nice. :cool:
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Great work on this and great pics a well! Don't listen to DH, no one else does when he's being negative lol ;)
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double diffuser!
those flick ups on the rear arches blatantly need repeating down to the floor like DTM cars
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Congrats on the PVW Cover and feature guys! Well deserved :)
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Nice...seen pictures of it all over Facebook, good to go behind the scenes of the build
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Few front cover magazine's to share with you.
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Anyone who doesn't get the "Because Race Car" meme is just going to think that is a really sh1t title
Photo is really good though & nice for you guys to have pretty much the entire front cover, good advertising etc. It will be referred to as the Forge Mk1 issue of PVW when people look back.
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Mk1 went on a little road trip....she's been running for a while now but we need it setup properly on a dyno, so off she went to Thor Racing in Coventry a few weeks ago with outstanding figures.
Here's a couple of pics
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Few fine tweaks from the boys at Powerstation last week before testing at combe.
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Got a few laps in before the driveshaft snapped.
We have a company called Brand Mechanical make us some custom ones.
we are just waiting for some spare time to put them in and then back out for more testing.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200130917655391&set=vb.166492375393&type=3
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So the figures are?
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So this is just a show-off piece then?
Never going to compete?
Oh, if it does, you'll be in the engine bay with a saw. Someone else who's done a Golf1 with precisely those tubes off the front of the struts took it out for the first time and they posted this:
The bars welded in going from strut top to chassis legs were also a problem. In order to race they had to come out. 1 hr later, Craig and I are going at the MK1 with a powersaw to remove them. It was a massive low point and slightly emotional but it needed to be on the grid. So they were cut.
Show car, NOT race car.
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That mk1 you talk of DH is a nice car
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It's a nice enough car, it just strikes me as odd that people build cars outside of regs. :undecided:
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So the figures are?
The PR that goes with this car is a bit like this:
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We have painted the car/ made some styling change, but won't show it to you... yet
We have BIG BHP, but won't tell you what the figures are
We are going racing, but won't tell you where
Our driveshaft snapped (while running road tyres, even though standard driveshafts are ok on other 1.8T Mk1s that use slicks) so we are making some super custom shafts that can cope with our BIG secret figures
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DH It seems people cant read the little blue book..
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Apologies for the late update to this thread, it’s been very manic here at Forge and the Golf has had to take a temporary back seat whilst we get through some paying jobs
So back at the end of March the car was running and had it driving under its own power between the units we own in Gloucester. We took it up to Thor Racing in Coventry for them to map our Omex 710 on their hub dyno – we figured this was the most accurate way of mapping the car as it’s impossible to wheel spin. Also our rear mounted radiator setup means that traditional rolling roads with only a fan blowing at the front wouldn’t work, the Golf needs airflow down the side of the car, and luckily Thor has a good cooling setup that actually ended up having to be turned down as the combination of efficient fans and our Davies Craig electric water pump meant that the car was overcooling.
So now the good news and the bad news. The Golf made tremendous power, considering its only on the smallest GTX turbo in the range, the GTX2860. First run at 1 bar boost gave 325bhp AT THE WHEELS (it's a dynapack remember), 1.15 bar gave 350bhp, 1.35bar gave 390bhp, and 1.8bar 424bhp and 365lb/ft. The turbo made positive boost (0.1bar) at just 1300rpm!! However, when Thor were then mapping to 2 bar it went bang – though it made an impressive 400lb/ft at 4500rpm just before and was on course to make ~450bhp at the wheels judging from the graph. Somehow we had a 0.5bar boost spike within a fraction of a second which was enough to melt the plugs, particles of which then got stuck under one of the exhaust valves which melted it, and parts of that valve then went out of the turbo.....it was a bit of a mess.
So back to Forge HQ in Gloucester where we repaired the AGU head (we are using a stock AGU head with only port matching, not ported and polished or anything) and fitted all new valve guides, and exhaust valves. Inlet valves were fine and went back in, as did everything else.
We had a track day coming up but the mapping wasn’t really finished, so we took the car up to Powerstation in Tewkesbury – this time however, we removed the boost control and wired up the wastegate direct to the turbo with a 1 bar spring to make it fairly tame (or so we thought) for our first proper outing. Bit of tapping on the keyboard from Rich, and the Golf was making 392bhp (flywheel) and 306lb/ft at 0.97 bar! What was better was the broad spread of torque, the car now making 0.1bar at a barely believable 1200rpm now (!), fully spooled by 2400rpm, with 280lb/ft at just 2900rpm and 300lb/ft from 4500-7000rpm.
So to the track, and the Golf is a complete animal – we were on road tyres, but this was for two reasons, one we couldn’t get ‘semi-slicks’ in the size we needed with the time we had, and we weren’t allowed to run our full slicks as it was a public track event. The car spins up very quickly as the throttle response is instant and torque is huge from very low RPM, but still Luke our driver managed to hustle it around the circuit pretty well. The plans for the day were of course to set the spring stiffness up to maybe reduce some of the wheel spin, set the brake bias, sort the handling, everything you would do on a proper shakedown.....but sadly we sheared the driveshaft where it had been modified to fit the Quaife gearbox.
The car is now back at Forge, replacement one piece driveshafts are here and the box will be going back in this week with the new shafts. We are just waiting on our flatshift unit to come for the gearbox, then we will be up and running again !
Yes our plans were always to run it somewhere – its not eligible for circuit work other than Time Attack, but is OK for Hillclimb. We desperately want to get it out there, but what we are essentially doing is a very public shakedown. Things go wrong, things break. Also we are being pulled in other directions with the work we have coming in the door, we are doing this in ‘spare time’ between other projects, and it doesn’t earn us any money !! We want it out there running on track more than anyone, and we are trying our hardest, but not everything goes smoothly.
Here are the Dyno Graphs
This was just shy of 1bar boost
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Everyone likes a dyno graph.
No one likes a 9" grinder.
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