MK5 Golf GTI

Decided to go for a drive. Lovely night for it, crystal clear sky and amazing sunsets.


GTI Sunset by Rich Wigley, on Flickr


GTI Sunset by Rich Wigley, on Flickr


GTI Sunset by Rich Wigley, on Flickr

Stumbled on an Aston Martin dealer.


GTI Aston Martin garage by Rich Wigley, on Flickr


Aston Martin Garage by Rich Wigley, on Flickr

Hop you enjoy those...

My brakes dont seem to be as good as I remember... not sure why that is. Fluid was changed last week so it cant be that.


Rich

Great pics as always Rich  Lovely looking car you got there 

Dave

Nice photography rich

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Good as we've now always come to expect, Rich.

You should email that Aston showroom interior pic to them and ask if they'd like you to take some more (for money so you can then afford some big brakes). It has great atmosphere.

The fact is that OEM GTI brakes are good but not great and you sound as if you've been driving more enthusiastically or perhaps are fresher to the car. Nowadays (this year) I often don't drive for 2 or 3 weeks and then notice things afresh when I do - Nothing I'm not happy with though. I accept that I can't keep up with Stage2 Ed30's! But I can stop better, as Saint Steve knows almost to his/our cost.

It could be the fluid. Was it bled properly with a pressure bleeder?

Quote from: RedRobin on June 04, 2011, 09:06:25 AM

You should email that Aston showroom interior pic to them and ask if they'd like you to take some more (for money so you can then afford some big brakes). It has great atmosphere.

What to replace his 345mm R32 front stoppers?  .com

Quote from: RedRobin on June 04, 2011, 09:06:25 AM
The fact is that OEM GTI brakes are good but not great and you sound as if you've been driving more enthusiastically or perhaps are fresher to the car.

Thats a very true, Robin. We were away camping for 5 days over a very long weekend last week and we took the Mrs' GT Sport (it has the same brakes as the GTI's have), driving over twisty roads over the moors. When we got back and I got in my car I nearly went through the window when I stood on the brakes 

Thanks guys.

Like Hedge says robin, I am on R32 front brakes which I know are not the last word when it comes to brakes. The fluid has been changed by VW last week, I presume the did it right  . I think i must just be used to them. Im definitely going to get some 'other than OEM' pads when these are shot.

Im really happy with how the car handles even though Ive done very little to it. Much better than what is was when I bought it, although lowering it a touch would improve body roll. The steering still bugs me tho, it just doesnt feel quick enough, like the rack is too long... it just lacks 'immediacy'.

Rich

Quote from: richwig83 on June 04, 2011, 11:48:40 AM

Im really happy with how the car handles even though Ive done very little to it. Much better than what is was when I bought it, although lowering it a touch would improve body roll.

....Anti Roll Bars might be a better option.

Sorry, I didn't know you had R32 front brakes.

He's also got a rear Autotech ARB.  

 

Quote from: a89 on June 05, 2011, 01:41:55 PM
He's also got a rear Autotech ARB.  

SHould have bought that front one from you..... damn it!  


Yep... got a rear ARB, and its on medium. It does feel very balanced in the corners (neither under/over steery)

Shoulda, woulda, coulda! 

May find another bargain like your rear though at some point!

Quote from: a89 on June 05, 2011, 11:47:09 PM

Shoulda, woulda, coulda!

....Great song by Bev Knight though there are others by her I like more. Am going to see her later in the year 

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Anyone seen Volkswagen Drive mag?