Jonnyc's MK5 ED30 Build Thread..

[jonnyc]

Almost yeah.. 

[Phil_T]

Nice update mate, keep the updates coming. Is everything still on for the pod? might come down from yorkshire to watch it go 

[jonnyc]

Nice update mate, keep the updates coming. Is everything still on for the pod? might come down from yorkshire to watch it go 

Yup! Just have to hope for a dry day now really.. And if you drive all that way you can't just watch 

Going to try my best and over the next couple of days get a load more done to the car.. Things have been delayed recently due to scum bags breaking into the garage..

[NEWEY]

Nice update mate, keep the updates coming. Is everything still on for the pod? might come down from yorkshire to watch it go 

Things have been delayed recently due to scum bags breaking into the garage..

did they take much ?? or do you think they were after the car? cant beleive some people!!! but wow those wheels look wide. very smart jonny 

[jonnyc]

did they take much ?? or do you think they were after the car? cant beleive some people!!! but wow those wheels look wide. very smart jonny 

Sorry, I meant the work shop.. I had loads of parts there but amazingly nothing of mine (apart from some small parts) were stolen..

Update..

So managed to get a little more done on the car today in preparation for Santa Pod on 24th..

New wheels arrived and looked like they may turn out to be an absolute nightmare to fit.. They do look awesome however, the new Pro Race 1.3 is quite a different design to the 1.2.. Only really noticeable when the two are side by side..

The wheels were made to order and the specs are as follows..

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.3 in Satin Black - 18 x 8.5 / 5 X 112 / ET50 / 57.1



Tyres are super fat.. Toyo R888 - 255 / 35 / 18



I test fitted the wheels this morning and everything looked ok really, the clearance from the strut to the tyre on the front is around 2mm and at the rear about 4mm.. Clearance from the tyre to the arch at the front is about 3mm and the rear about 3mm again.. So to say that they JUST fit is an understatement!!

Anyways this is how they look on the car..




Before the first drive I lightly painted the inner side walls of the tyres with white paint to help look for any signs of rubbing on the strut front and rear, came back and everything was ok.. Its VERY close, but importantly no rubbing what so ever..

Just to give an idea on grip levels.. I can now PLANT the throttle in 3rd gear in the wet where as before with the 225 / 40 T1-R's I couldn't even do that in the dry.. Traction is pretty incredible..

Bare in mind this is with stock top mounts at the front, but lots of work on the arches all round, so clearance will only improve once I dial in a little more camber on the front end.. Carefully specced offset / width and arch work and its possible.. I really think that an 18x9 with a 265 would work, but it would require the camber on the front end for sure, and more arch rolling / pulling..

Next goal is to fit 18x10 with a 285 tyre.. 

The VW Racing brakes are now installed and feel amazing as were the last set I had.. Also look amazing behind the new wheels!!



Then it was time to get some weight out of the car..

First of all the carbon bonnet was fitted.. Saving 14kg over the standard item..



And then the rear was stripped down..

A total of 35kg came out the car (using a cunning method of weighing it all)



Which leaves the cars interior looking like this at the moment..



Based on the last time the car was on scales and how much more I have taken out since the weight should be at 1175kg with a total of 226kg already out the car!!! I have calculated that there is another 140+kg to come off the total weight of the car, which would bring me very close to my 1000kg target

So! Santa Pod on 24th this Sunday.. If its a dry day the car should go well.. Place your bets on times!! 

[joesgti]

Never mind p!ssing around with the interior! get that intake sorted 

[jonnyc]

Never mind p!ssing around with the interior! get that intake sorted 

 

[Hurdy]

a 1 tonne car with 500+bhp - now that is going to be mental

[rubber toe]

  very nice work

looking forward to hearing the times from the pod 
just hope its dry so you can get the best times possible

[Janner_Sy]

are you going to go into the realms of replacing the rear windows with some lightweight acrylic, must be a lot of weight to lose there, the car is 3 door as well so the rear quarters could be done as well

[jonnyc]

are you going to go into the realms of replacing the rear windows with some lightweight acrylic, must be a lot of weight to lose there, the car is 3 door as well so the rear quarters could be done as well

The plans are 'extensive' put it that way.. 

[Hedge]

I seem to remember talk of replacing the boot before. 

[Sunglasses Ron]

Depending on what 60ft times you get mate, I wouldn't be suprised at all if you run a 11. Let's say 11.8 @ 124mph 

[Phil_T]

Wheels look really good, is there much more weight saving over the turinis? still going to get them for mine but leave them silver

[jonnyc]

Wheels look really good, is there much more weight saving over the turinis? still going to get them for mine but leave them silver

Hmm, weight is actually very close between the two, but bare in mind the 1.3's are a 1/2" wider, which makes them a little heavier than the Speedlines at 8" wide.. So like for like, they would be a touch lighter I think..

Turini's are a lovely wheel and suit the S3 down to the ground!!

Also, just to keep this thread up to date..

Well apart from a catch up with a few guys today was a total waste of time in my opinion.. The track was a joke.. Really.. I can't believe I had to pay to drive on that 'track'

Last night I was able to put 100% of the power down in 2nd gear on a dry road, yet at the 'glued' track today the car was lighting up the tyres in 4th gear!! Hell.. It didn't even do that in the wet driving back home tonight..

What really got me though was the dusty service road which you had to use to drive back from the strip to the pits I could also plant the power down in 2nd gear.. Maybes they mistook the 'glue' for baby oil!? Who knows.. I blame the man with no teeth

Consequently all I managed was a pretty disappointing 12.91 @ 119mph..

The terminal speed was promising though.. Faster than a 997 turbo which was running around 113 - 115mph and a new R35 GTR which was about the same, both of which had plenty of runs.. So at least I know she's got plenty of grunt!! With a decent track im now really confident of a mid 11 second run.. Not bad when you consider im only running just a tad over 20psi of boost..

Oh well.. I certainly wont be visiting Santa Pod again after today.. My next day will be at York Raceway.. 150 miles closer and hopefully at least as much grip as the bloody public road!!

Ill post some pics and video's from today as soon as I can..