« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 4 5 [6] 7 8

Author Topic: Bit the bullet!! Mod time  (Read 11505 times)

Offline john_o

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 515
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #50 on: 26 November 2007, 22:15 »
gotta agree , Gaz's car is a belter and shows why the ED30 should have had 19's  :wink:

Re: ARB , If you are getting springs or coilovers fitted this time then yes I would.
And of course a proper suspension setup which I guess you have to bargain for too  :lipsrsealed:

Logged
Black 3dr Edition 30 manual
DEFi boost gauge | ECS Dogbone | WLineAntiLiftKit

Offline RedRobin

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,227
  • BIALI Motorsport - Chief Horn Blower!
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #51 on: 26 November 2007, 22:58 »
....ARB's are often overlooked but play a vital part in an effective suspension setup as a whole. For anyone who is very restricted by costs, I would go as far as suggesting that ARB's are excellent value for money and do those if you can't afford to go the whole hog. :smiley:
Logged
:cool: FACEFOOK: https://www.facebook.com/robin.procter.50?ref=tn_tnmn



Throbbin' Red VeeDub GTI Mk5 - DSG, Custom Milltek TBE, Forge Twintake, KW-V3 + Eibach ARBs, AP Racing BigBrake kit, Quaife ATB diff, Revo2

Offline Hurdy

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,466
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #52 on: 26 November 2007, 23:04 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 26 November 2007, 22:58
....ARB's are often overlooked but play a vital part in an effective suspension setup as a whole. For anyone who is very restricted by costs, I would go as far as suggesting that ARB's are excellent value for money and do those if you can't afford to go the whole hog. :smiley:

What about strut brace's?  Do you reckon they are worth having? If I went for one it would only be an over the front engine brace. :undecided:
Logged
Seat Leon Cupra Black 290 DSG

Offline RedRobin

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,227
  • BIALI Motorsport - Chief Horn Blower!
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #53 on: 27 November 2007, 00:32 »
Quote from: Hurdy on 26 November 2007, 23:04
Quote from: RedRobin on 26 November 2007, 22:58
....ARB's are often overlooked but play a vital part in an effective suspension setup as a whole. For anyone who is very restricted by costs, I would go as far as suggesting that ARB's are excellent value for money and do those if you can't afford to go the whole hog. :smiley:

What about strut brace's?  Do you reckon they are worth having? If I went for one it would only be an over the front engine brace. :undecided:

....Probably a bit overkill for road use. I know a few guys who've fitted them to their Mk4 R32's for track days but no Mk5's. Perhaps someone else here knows more than I do about them.
Logged
:cool: FACEFOOK: https://www.facebook.com/robin.procter.50?ref=tn_tnmn



Throbbin' Red VeeDub GTI Mk5 - DSG, Custom Milltek TBE, Forge Twintake, KW-V3 + Eibach ARBs, AP Racing BigBrake kit, Quaife ATB diff, Revo2

Offline 08micsta

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,167
  • 1982 Mini 1275 Clubby
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #54 on: 27 November 2007, 06:57 »
ooooo....kkkkk...

I dont undestand much of this. But Hurdy your car is gonna fly  :drool:
I did a mod on Gran Turismo 4 to my GTI called a variable LSD. I noticed it grips better even with something like 300 HP.

What does a LSD do?
Logged


The Ultimate Club for Mini Fanatics

Join our group now!

No PAS. No ESP. No DSC. No TCS. No ABS. Just my right foot between me and oblivion. Oh - And a seatbelt.

Offline RedRobin

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,227
  • BIALI Motorsport - Chief Horn Blower!
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #55 on: 27 November 2007, 07:11 »
Quote from: 08micsta on 27 November 2007, 06:57
ooooo....kkkkk...

I dont undestand much of this. But Hurdy your car is gonna fly  :drool:
I did a mod on Gran Turismo 4 to my GTI called a variable LSD. I noticed it grips better even with something like 300 HP.

What does a LSD do?

....LSD = Limited Slip Differential.

Coincidentally, I'm considering this mod. Should I post all the info here or start a new thread (and post a link to it here) about the LSD for the GTI Mk5 ?
Logged
:cool: FACEFOOK: https://www.facebook.com/robin.procter.50?ref=tn_tnmn



Throbbin' Red VeeDub GTI Mk5 - DSG, Custom Milltek TBE, Forge Twintake, KW-V3 + Eibach ARBs, AP Racing BigBrake kit, Quaife ATB diff, Revo2

Offline Hurdy

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,466
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #56 on: 27 November 2007, 11:16 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 27 November 2007, 07:11
Quote from: 08micsta on 27 November 2007, 06:57
ooooo....kkkkk...

I dont undestand much of this. But Hurdy your car is gonna fly  :drool:
I did a mod on Gran Turismo 4 to my GTI called a variable LSD. I noticed it grips better even with something like 300 HP.

What does a LSD do?

....LSD = Limited Slip Differential.

Coincidentally, I'm considering this mod. Should I post all the info here or start a new thread (and post a link to it here) about the LSD for the GTI Mk5 ?

To avoid confusion, I'd start another thread RR :cool:

Can't wait to hear about it :drool:

Logged
Seat Leon Cupra Black 290 DSG

Offline illyun

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,271
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #57 on: 27 November 2007, 11:25 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 27 November 2007, 07:11
Quote from: 08micsta on 27 November 2007, 06:57
ooooo....kkkkk...

I dont undestand much of this. But Hurdy your car is gonna fly  :drool:
I did a mod on Gran Turismo 4 to my GTI called a variable LSD. I noticed it grips better even with something like 300 HP.

What does a LSD do?

....LSD = Limited Slip Differential.

Coincidentally, I'm considering this mod. Should I post all the info here or start a new thread (and post a link to it here) about the LSD for the GTI Mk5 ?

Same here - I am def considering this. The only thing I am worried about is the inter-play with ESP although I have read that the LSD reacts much quicker than ESP so there is no issue. Also what I have read - in vortex I think - is that to put an LSD into a DSG car might require taking the DSG box apart which I would not do  :shocked:
Logged
Mk1 GTI Campaign, Mk5 GTI Edition 30, Mk6 GTI (Coming Soon...)

Offline Hurdy

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 8,466
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #58 on: 27 November 2007, 11:29 »
Definitely bit the bullet now :evil:

Booked in next week for part one mods:-

Remap
Forge DV
Carbonio

They have agreed to Rolling road it before and after, so I can see the differences with the mods. :evil:

Note to self *Must not forget camera*

Interestingly I spoke to Awesome who basically advised me not to bother with the Eibach ARB mod on its own as it will not do much. Significant differences will only be noticed in conjunction with a spring or full coilover change (which I can't really go for :cry:). So that has saved me £500 :smiley:

Now, should I buy the APR tuned badge whilst I am there so that they can see why and how I was able to overtake them?, or should I leave it off and let the people guess what lies under my bonnet? :undecided:

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/images/aprtunedbadge.jpg
« Last Edit: 27 November 2007, 11:30 by Hurdy »
Logged
Seat Leon Cupra Black 290 DSG

Komenda

  • Guest
Re: Bit the bullet!! Mod time
« Reply #59 on: 27 November 2007, 11:33 »

Nah let them guess, you'll have some fun embarassing a few 911 drivers.
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 4 5 [6] 7 8
« previous next »