Track inspired MK5 build.

[Foz]

had a look round yours on sunday mate... noticed little bits which made me think your
intentions were similar to mine.
what engine mods/power are you currently at?

[RedRobin]

had a look round yours on sunday mate... noticed little bits which made me think your
intentions were similar to mine.
what engine mods/power are you currently at?

....A pity we didn't meet and chat. Another time hopefully.

My engine mods? - Custom Milltek TBE, Forge Twintake, Forge DV, Neuspeed Turbo Discharge & Charge pipes plus Samco hoses, Revo2, all on standard GTI K03. Dyno 260 bhp.. Could get more power but I like the driveability and some headroom.

Suspension mods include Quaife diff, KW-V3 coilovers, Eibach ARB's, AP Racing BBK, S3 rear brakes, WALK, all corner weighted and setup by Volkswagen Racing.

I'm loving your red TT

[Greeners]

Looks good Foz! 

[Foz]

thats an impressive spec list. wish i had more free cash to put to the mk5.

these control arms that were mentioned, do they give a noticeable difference in handling? and easy enough to fit?

[RedRobin]

thats an impressive spec list. wish i had more free cash to put to the mk5.

these control arms that were mentioned, do they give a noticeable difference in handling? and easy enough to fit?

....I've spent whatever on mods over a 5 year period, not all at once! There's plenty more such as carbonfibre bonnet and Recaro's. I don't want to know what I've spent in total but I'm not alone in this!

Re the TT wishbones, I recently learnt that they don't move the tyre top in but rather they move the tyre bottom outwards.

[rubber toe]

Looks great bud , really liking the red wheels 

[gillm]

rear cage seems pointless to me . door bars are a 100% must i have going out in cars which have party cages . my mk1 has a a 6 point and thats the bare min i think .

cool car tho

[RedRobin]

rear cage seems pointless to me . door bars are a 100% must i have going out in cars which have party cages . my mk1 has a a 6 point and thats the bare min i think .

....Not pointless according to two independent opinions from people who professionally prepare track cars including Mk5 Golfs. Obviously not as much protection as a 6-point but FIA standard full roll-cage on a road car used for occasional trackdays could be overkill.

Whichever roll-cage we each decide to fit, we hope that it's never put to the test.

[S2 Ant]

Loving the wheels, its made me consider something similar for mine instead of the Monza's and i think the Red would work as well... hmmmmmm

[Foz]

glad people like the red wheels, was a bit of a hit / miss choice but with the other red parts they dont look out of place.


:)

[RedRobin]