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Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
rex:
Over the past few weeks I had some time to spare so I did a few things...
First of all, I changed the battery case. The OEM one was some sort of flimsy material and I changed it for the plastic casing.
Since I was in the engine bay I notices how dirty the engine was (never washed) so I decided to give it a nice clean. And since I was in the cleaning department I decided to give the whole interior and exterior a nice proper clean :innocent:. Before that, though, I changed the roof lining because it was sagging near the front center console (btw, since this is a common mk5 issue, I bought it from the dealer for ~300 GBP). So I took the whole interior out, installed the new roof lining, put everything back together, painted the roll cage (it gets scratched when removed) and only then I could have the interior cleaned.
All in all, very happy to have the car refreshed.
Next up: install a new 6 point harness - I want to change the 4 point one so have extra protection. And I plan to have a Nurburgring trip with the Golf this year.
And also a maintenance piece - rust is starting to appear on the door steps and I need to replace them asap.
Sbn2k:
Hi. I am also from Romania, and currently tracking my 981 on transilvania ring. At this time i am undicided regarding the route for my next project car:
a- Modifying the 981
b- Mk5GTI
c- Mx5
I have laso seen that you have experience with tracking both 981 and MK5. How do they compare, why did you abandoned the 981?
I also left you a message on facebook.
rex:
Sorry @Sbn2k - only now did I see your post.
My 981 and my Golf are very different. The 981 was the (almost) perfect sports car but, on track, it would show it's limits. The suspension setup was not optimal and that was visible when it came to laptimes and (especially) tire degradation. The 981 was replaced by a 982 / 718 GT4.
My Golf is much nicer (compared to the 981) to drive on the track - the suspension and the balance of the car are just right, at least for me.
And getting back on topic, the car will be 15 years old in a month. And some signs of age start to appear... I intend to fix these issues as they appear as this still is the car I like most.
Before:
After:
Lately I've become a bit obsessed with safety (might share why at some point) and I decided to change my 4 point Schroth harness with a 6 point one:
I hope to have them installed and than have one more trackday this year.
Cheers! :drinking:
Sbn2k:
Do you track your gt4? Just went to see the dealer last week for a GT4. How could I get in touch with you? Would lie to ask you some questions
RBS:
Nice! :happy2: Still looking great :wink:
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