Jay's Jolf "GTI"... with a 1.9.. and 221bhp.

[rich83]

So you didnt buy that pre-painted one then?

[xjay1337]

I did, he broke it while removing it so he kindly refunded me and I bought a plain jane one that I'll get painted myself.

[rich83]

Drat!!!

Just make sure its smoothed properly otherwise it will look kak-a-la-ka! 

[xjay1337]

Lol don't tempt fate Rich!!! I will make sure the bodyshop do it properly or I will ask them if me sanding it myself will help. 

[Jonny]

I did, he broke it while removing it so he kindly refunded me and I bought a plain jane one that I'll get painted myself.

Ha don't remind me, I'm driving around with a snapped back end until I get the cash for the exhaust :-P

[ukshaun]

im quite happy with my insurance this year 2.0 gt tdi 180 bhp everything decalred £490 fully comp with aviva

how old are you if you dont mind me asking?!

im 22, 4 years no claims always helps. Thats with protected no claims as well.

[ukshaun]

This should be a nice touch i have done the same to the rear of mine. still wish i had the edition 30 rear though.

keep us updated with the pics 

[jack_maxwell]

Thinking of selling the wheels anytime soon?   

[xjay1337]

I did, he broke it while removing it so he kindly refunded me and I bought a plain jane one that I'll get painted myself.

Ha don't remind me, I'm driving around with a snapped back end until I get the cash for the exhaust :-P

Lol it's alright bro, I appreciated the honesty, it's hard enough to find a nice easy person to deal with as it is.  

This should be a nice touch i have done the same to the rear of mine. still wish i had the edition 30 rear though.

keep us updated with the pics  

Cheers man
Yeah Edition 30 rear would be nice but it's costs vs looks. I was originally going for an R32 rear however that went a bit pear shaped when I actually thought I could afford it when I couldn't, the cost of the pipes would basically make it £500, the same as an Edition 30 rear..

Thinking of selling the wheels anytime soon?    

Depends if I had another set... which is on the cards but the wheels I'm saving for are £1200, then the £500 for some decent rubber on top, so might be a while...  

[xjay1337]

On the strip today at Santa Pod.



I think the best time I managed was a 15.4 or a 15.6, I found it really hard to launch, 2750 rpm and it would bog, 3000 rpm and it would wheelspin into oblivion.. Petrols are much more forgiving. Considering the track and conditions I am pretty happy with the times.

I was happy to go all day unfortunately my gearbox wasn't.


Also in the car park at Santa Pod..



I now have a nice hole in the back of my gearbox where the diff deciding to sh*t it's loins out. Luckily it was out the back rather than into the clutch case so a near gearbox and we'll be rolling again.. Left the Pod at 3 to be towed to a local petrol station to avoid any odd questions, got home about 15-20 minutes ago.

[chrisr763]

Nice one jay! I didn't see it run but it did look quick down the M1. Shame the car gave in.. But it happens as you know all too well.

I did wonder if / what time you made it back. Glad your alright and in good spirits :)

[ukshaun]

On the strip today at Santa Pod.



I think the best time I managed was a 15.4 or a 15.6, I found it really hard to launch, 2750 rpm and it would bog, 3000 rpm and it would wheelspin into oblivion.. Petrols are much more forgiving. Considering the track and conditions I am pretty happy with the times.

I was happy to go all day unfortunately my gearbox wasn't.


Also in the car park at Santa Pod..



I now have a nice hole in the back of my gearbox where the diff deciding to sh*t it's loins out. Luckily it was out the back rather than into the clutch case so a near gearbox and we'll be rolling again.. Left the Pod at 3 to be towed to a local petrol station to avoid any odd questions, got home about 15-20 minutes ago.

darn what did i miss at the pod today? was it just a run what you brung day?

[MightyMullet]

Love that, straight home, straight on to the forum!

Looks so good on the strip  not bad times at all, especialy for a derv 

i forgot, what suspension set up have you got? perfect ride height 

Sorry to hear about the gearbox, you can replace with the same or find something stronger?

[chrisr763]

I think the best time I managed was a 15.4 or a 15.6, I found it really hard to launch, 2750 rpm and it would bog, 3000 rpm and it would wheelspin into oblivion.. Petrols are much more forgiving. Considering the track and conditions I am pretty happy with the times.

I was happy to go all day unfortunately my gearbox wasn't.

I now have a nice hole in the back of my gearbox where the diff deciding to sh*t it's loins out. Luckily it was out the back rather than into the clutch case so a near gearbox and we'll be rolling again.. Left the Pod at 3 to be towed to a local petrol station to avoid any odd questions, got home about 15-20 minutes ago.

darn what did i miss at the pod today? was it just a run what you brung day?

It was at GTI Springfest show at Santa pod!

[xjay1337]

Love that, straight home, straight on to the forum!

Looks so good on the strip  not bad times at all, especialy for a derv 

i forgot, what suspension set up have you got? perfect ride height 

Sorry to hear about the gearbox, you can replace with the same or find something stronger?

Well no point in whining about it, I felt pretty bad yesterday but when I got home then it was alright.. I was only waiting from about 3pm till 7:30 for the recovery truck...
Cheers for the kind words, and I have JOM coilovers. I wish it went another 10mm lower on the front but they are wound all the way down unfortunately. I would replace with some Apex RDX but I'm looking to get air ride after I've paid off the credit card at the end of the year.

I am looking into my options for a gearbox replacement - I can get a recon box with a 12 month warranty for £600 - Or ideally buy a lower mileage box (30-60k for around £400) - The upgrade I need is a 6 speed conversion from the 2.0 TDI - With driveshafts, starter, shift linkages and a new clutch kit, the parts for the 6 speed conversion only come to around £700, but the clutch to take the power I'm running would be another £800 on top of that...

I'm speaking to Darkside to see how much it would be to LSD my 5 speed with an uprated internal bolt kit, if that is around £700-800 then I would just do that.

Either way I can luckily afford to buy another gearbox with my salary when I get paid on the 26th.

I will just be detailing the car at evenings and weekends now to keep the love alive.