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Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« on: October 29, 2014, 12:59:42 pm »
hi everyone

I am doing wales rally gb in 2 weeks time and for the recce ill use my dsg golf mk5

i already have bilsteins, a sump guard, gravel tyres and have tested the car

its great but i really would like to know if its possible to completely disconnect all the driving aids..
and is there a LSD available for the golf mk5? cutting out when wheel spinning is a massive problem at the moment


any help or advice would be appreciated :laugh:

cheers!
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2014, 02:09:17 pm »
LSD is avalible for the mk5...quaife do one & there's wavetrac too
Not cheap though,around 1k + fitting...if I remember correctly it's just under 2k fitted..
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2014, 03:10:35 pm »
I thought turning the ESP off allowed the wheels to spin freely..?

Perhaps there's some fuses that can be ripped out :evilgrin:

Oh and you gotta send some pics of this motor after an offroad muddy blast. :happy2:
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2014, 04:22:41 pm »

@Neilgti coded out the steering angle sensor and that fully turned of the traction control as far as I know
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2014, 05:15:46 pm »
thanks gents!!

can anyone recommend a golf expert in north west area to help?!! it will be perfect with an LSD for the gravel!
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2014, 05:17:37 pm »
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 05:20:34 pm »
If you're going to do it again next year and want to go all out, you should consider installing a Haldex 4wd (as found on the R32 for example). Bet that'd make one hell of a difference!
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2014, 05:39:39 pm »
are there any handbrake modifications??
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2014, 05:48:09 pm »
Audi R8 hand brake calipers I think? Separates the hand brake duties away from the rear calipers if I'm thinking on the right lines?
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2014, 06:16:09 pm »
Quote from: golfgtirally on October 29, 2014, 05:17:37 pm
heres a pic from last year  :happy2:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/The-Chase-bobble-hatting-in-Wales-2013-11-20


Excellent stuff pal, the tyres look like the A/T's off my landy! :surprised: :party:  What's the spec?
Hope you get it sorted. :happy2:
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2014, 06:21:45 pm »
maybe a dash cam would make good addition.
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2014, 06:23:32 pm »
Quote from: dazza on October 29, 2014, 06:21:45 pm
maybe a dash cam would make good addition.

My thoughts exactly!
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2014, 07:19:09 pm »
well this is how it usually looks from the rally  :laugh:
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2014, 07:26:52 pm »
Looks like my route to the shops. :laugh:
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Re: Golf GTI for gravel driving @ Wales Rally GB
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2014, 07:45:29 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on November 04, 2014, 07:26:52 pm
Looks like my route to the shops. :laugh:

Same driving style too? :happy2:
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