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Eddy goes on a diet (few updates)
« on: November 24, 2010, 08:34:34 pm »
Edition 30, DSG, #418, bought new in March 2007



Carefully run-in, strictly to the manufacturer’s specifications  :wink:





Within a year a trip to AMD Essex for:  AMD re-map, Full Milltek, Quaife LSD, Brembo GT BBK, Forge Intercooler, KW V1 suspension, H&R Anti-roll bars, Forge DV, PF Engine mounts, Forge Hoses & Turbo kit, Carbonio.







Featured in some mags



Problems with overheating brakes on track so I put in some cooling ducts  :happy2:





Trip into the gravel at The Old Hair Pin (Donnington) was a good excuse to get some 18” BBS CH black edition wheels  :ashamed:





13.6 @ Santa Pod (its just the camera angle that makes Ben look good  :wink:)


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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2010, 08:43:29 pm »
An unhealthy Carbon obsession begins after a trip to The TT Shop, Bedford.
Osir front fog vents, Bonnet & Grille





Bonnet Sides painted white





I fitted Bonnet catches as the corners were lifting with the wind on a long straight


http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5486.0.html

Another trip to The TT Shop and Revo Stage 2+, Autotech pump, Forge Intake & Catch tank







I modified an engine cover to fit with the Intake



Track day at Silverstone with Phil and Simon and their VW Cup cars, just before their first season.









« Last Edit: November 24, 2010, 11:21:06 pm by NeilM »

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2010, 08:55:16 pm »
nice work, it's always good to see the progress/updates on a car. I'll be the first to admit CW 3DR Editions are growing on me.

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2010, 08:56:50 pm »
May 2010, New car arrives and I’m fortunate enough to be able to keep the Gti.

A trip to VWR in Milton Keynes,

***CAUTION*** the following contains images that some may find disturbing.





Move along Nath, there’s nothing to see here.  :signLOL:



Complete A/C about 10kgs





4130 Chromoly Steel (CRMO) Rear roll cage



Remove spare wheel well and finish level



Mmmm Furry



Finished



Recaro Sportster CS Seats & 4 Point SCHROTH Harness






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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2010, 09:03:00 pm »
Fantastic job mate!!  :congrats:

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2010, 09:05:22 pm »
Holy flip in Heck. Amazing Neil.

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2010, 09:06:07 pm »
About time too!  :laugh:  

That looks like a proper weapon Neil!  :notworthy: Have you had a 'play' yet?

Oh and I now have a rear bench thanks!  :booty:

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2010, 09:09:43 pm »
WOW  :happy2:
we need more pics though.
And more importantly have you weighed it yet  :party:
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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2010, 09:14:27 pm »
as i have said so many times good on you and the boys and vwr for making you something very very cool and i hope you like the brakes  :driver:  :congrats:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2010, 09:14:41 pm »
OMP Superquadro Steering wheel with quick release & horn,

Lost the MFSW buttons & Carbon Paddles so Simon @ VWR fitted UP/Down shift buttons & a Stalk thats gets some functions on the screen



The O-sh*t buttons  :laugh:



Fronts - VWR 355mm  Disc & 6-pot Calipers



Rear



VWR Full Race 2 way Suspension kit, Adjustable Top Mounts, Extra Camber



Rear



Mmmm Camber  :smiley:





Flock dash & front Pillars



Also:
VWR Fast Road Engine Mount Kit
Wheel studs & nut kit
Electronic battery cut off system
Repaint Interior white
Remove Rear wiper assembly
Fit Golf Mk3 seat belts for public road use











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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2010, 09:19:38 pm »
you got pics of how your wheelchair goes in as i did like the setup

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2010, 09:26:03 pm »
For those that may not know me, some years ago I had a motor bike accident that left me in a wheelchair (paralysed from the chest down) and I drive with hand controls, on the right hand side, Push for Brake – Pull for throttle, obviously has to be DSG.



The lads at VWR have done a great job  :congrats: and we have designed some things specific to my needs:

Extended roll bar to help me transfer from Recaro to wheelchair as the side wings make it quite difficult.



Fixings for wheelchair wheels and lock down points for frame.





Dug out the old Dremel and adapted the centre console to take a small fire extinguisher.














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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2010, 09:33:09 pm »
Had a play with Photoshop and the art work made into stickers.











Still a few bits I want to do:

•Get a set of spare wheels with slick tyres, we positioned the roll cage to get them in the back,
•Tidy up the wiring looms,
•Template & cut some carbon panels in the rear, 

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2010, 09:37:07 pm »
 :notworthy: how you finding it then  :driver:  some mad man hours and £ on that car  :rolleye:  :grin: 100% worth every penny mate  :congrats:
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Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Eddy goes on a diet
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2010, 09:45:48 pm »
The only problem I have is 20 minutes after driving it I still have a stupid grin on my face  :smiley: