MK5 Golf GTI

looking great

sorry to hear about the problems, hoipefully only minor

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 01, 2013, 06:40:37 PM
Unfortunately lost drive  

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/tfsi_mike/43962346-B6AA-4A45-81C6-BC81876218B7-5611-00000320128D2E44_zpsa788f5c3.mp4


Bit of a slide  

change of pants for the TVR driver there 

Quote from: SteveP on March 23, 2013, 09:10:19 PM
Front does have a vained splitter and rear diffuser is on the cards 

Something like this one Steve? 



And i take back what i said about the wing on the golf 



I bet you guys were gutted about the car losing drive.  Was this in the free practice or during the timed sessions?

Am i right in saying this year slicks are allowed?

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 01, 2013, 06:40:37 PM
Unfortunately lost drive  




Bit of a slide  

Image is missing 

Quote from: alexmccabe on April 02, 2013, 09:49:25 PM

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 01, 2013, 06:40:37 PM
Unfortunately lost drive  

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/tfsi_mike/43962346-B6AA-4A45-81C6-BC81876218B7-5611-00000320128D2E44_zpsa788f5c3.mp4


Bit of a slide  

Image is missing  

Fixed, just click the link

Its because it wasnt an image, its a video link.

Was a video but doesn't seem to be working

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on April 01, 2013, 06:40:37 PM
Unfortunately lost drive 




Bit of a slide 

It snapped a drive shaft going out to the qualifying session, we got it swapped in time for the final but it had some other damage that prevented it from setting a good time.

We are off to Zandvoort in 10 days so the car is currently being sorted at KPM and will be ready for it's next adventure 

Is driveshaft failure a known issue in the Mk5/6 race cars or was it just a one off?  Any uprated alternatives or is it a case of buy loads of stock ones and replace them as required?

Cadwell is renowned to be harsh on transmissions due to frequently skipping around and getting air time with all the mad elavation changes

Quote from: Janner_Sy on April 03, 2013, 04:40:59 PM
Is driveshaft failure a known issue in the Mk5/6 race cars or was it just a one off?  Any uprated alternatives or is it a case of buy loads of stock ones and replace them as required?

The driveshafts do fail (see APR's FB page) so we will be carrying spares. In our case it was the outer CV it killed but this was one of the few old parts on the car.

Whats the latest with the TA car then Steve?

Are we getting a full spec 

I do believe it is at the Tuner GP at Hockenheim. 

^^^ Correct Mr H   The car finished 5th fastest overall and 2nd in Class.

The car has gone through some major changes in the past 6-8 weeks due to a massive failure of the original Stage 3+ motor.

So the spec as it stands today: -

Shell / Interior

VW Golf Mk6 3 Door stripped, lightened and full race prepared including a FIA approved Roll Cage
Flocked Dashboard and Carbon interior detail panels
VW Racing Poland Full Wide Arch Body Kit and Rear Aero Spolier
Lifeline "Plumbed in" Fire Extinguisher System
4-Point Airjack System
Corba Ultralight Carbon Hans Compatible Race Seats
Takata 6 Point Race Harnesses
Sparco Race Steering Wheel with Quick Release
Plastics4Performance Lexan Windows (4 Side Windows + Rear Screen)
KPM Racing Heated Front Windscreen
Autotel Full 2 Way Digital Radio
Race Technology Race Dash2, Data logger and 4 Camera Video System

Suspension & Brakes

VAG Bremtecknik / AP Racing 6 Pot Front Brakes with Project Mu Pads
OEM VW 1.6S Rear brakes
VW Racing Upgraded Engine Mounts
Tilton Pedal Box with adjustable bias
ABS & ESP Deleted
Moton 4 Way Adjustable Race Coliovers with Eibach Springs
Moton Camber Adjustable Top Mounts
KPM Racing Rose Joint Suspension Upgrades
VW Racing / Eibach 3 Way Adjustable Anti Roll Bars
VAG OEM Alloy hubs and wishbones (From TTRS on the front and Scirocco R on the Rear)

Engine / Transmission

2.0TFSI (CDLA version from 2012 Golf R) using OE ECU with Shark Performance Software
Milltek Sport 3" Race Exhaust with 100 cell Motorsport cat (standard production Milltek Parts!)
AET Hybrid Turbo
RS4 Fuel Pressure Relief Valve
APR High Pressure Fuel Pump
Secondary Low Pressure Fuel Pump
Loba Motorsport Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight SMF
VW Racing Short Shift Kit
Drexler Front Diff
ITG Enclosed Air Filter
THS Front Mount Intercooler
Lithium Ion Super Light Race Battery

Wheels & Tyres

VW Racing 18x9 Lightweight Race Wheels in Satin Anthracite
245/40/18 Dunlop DG03Z Direzza (Dry)
245/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports (Wet)


And here's some studio photos I had done for the car as well: -

just looks stunning Steve

Great work SteveP, pure awesomeness 
Dare i ask if the blown engine is from your old red GTI? 

^^^^ I think you know the answer to that question Jake  

Here's the remains of the old engine





And I am sure the oil pump is meant to stay inside the engine not end up 150 foot away from the car after being ejected through the sump