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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #450 on: December 05, 2011, 04:30:00 pm »

All down to the fact that one has 230+bhp through thr front wheels, the other has 360+. So 1 can use 1st gear, the other can't..  :signLOL:

Not sure about john but I certainly can't use 1st without lighting up.the tyres.  Immediate short shift to second was the quickest way for me.  That's why I think there's so much more to come from the launch with better tyres a differential and launch control.

Johns has more power but with wider grippier wheels and less weight transfer due to his coiloversbut I'd imagine he is suffering the same as me

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #451 on: December 05, 2011, 07:10:37 pm »
Have you had a read through this thread John? Might get you thinking a bit  :P

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #452 on: December 07, 2011, 05:58:36 pm »
Not sure about john but I certainly can't use 1st without lighting up.the tyres.  Immediate short shift to second was the quickest way for me.  That's why I think there's so much more to come from the launch with better tyres a differential and launch control.

Johns has more power but with wider grippier wheels and less weight transfer due to his coiloversbut I'd imagine he is suffering the same as me
1st gear is used, but I can only launch with about 70% throttle and wait till second is engaged before putting my foot to the carpet. :driver:
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #453 on: December 07, 2011, 05:59:29 pm »
Have you had a read through this thread John? Might get you thinking a bit  :P

I've read all that and there are definitely a few bits I can use. :innocent:
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #454 on: December 07, 2011, 09:44:29 pm »
Just read through the whole thread,  :notworthy: very impressive mate, are you thinking about stripping the insides like your ED30?

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #455 on: December 07, 2011, 11:08:42 pm »
Just read through the whole thread,  :notworthy: very impressive mate, are you thinking about stripping the insides like your ED30?

It may have the rear bench out from time to time, but it is mean't to be a daily usable project, rather than an out and out track machine. 

If I get tempted back to having 2 cars, then who knows  :rolleye:
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #456 on: December 08, 2011, 12:08:06 am »
I haven't tried this launch control malarky in the S3, how do you do it, and will it damage the DSG box?  :confused:
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #457 on: December 08, 2011, 12:17:38 am »
I haven't tried this launch control malarky in the S3, how do you do it, and will it damage the DSG box?  :confused:

It won't damage the DSG. My record was 24 launches in one day at Santa Pod. The gearboxes are much tougher than you think.

Launch control should be in your car's handbook....

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #458 on: December 16, 2011, 04:00:49 pm »
I'm at it again!!  :jumping:

Teaser pic.... :evilgrin:

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #459 on: December 16, 2011, 04:05:38 pm »

Showing us the minimum washer fluid level as the next step in weigh saving?  :P

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #460 on: December 16, 2011, 04:08:56 pm »
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #461 on: December 16, 2011, 04:12:00 pm »

Pace?

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #462 on: December 16, 2011, 04:13:14 pm »
Hurdy, what pads do u use on your tarox brakes ? Also, does this car need a water rad upgrade ?
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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #463 on: December 16, 2011, 04:29:13 pm »
I think I know.......

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Re: Hurdy's Polo GTI..time for a new project!!
« Reply #464 on: December 16, 2011, 04:31:54 pm »

Showing us the minimum washer fluid level as the next step in weigh saving?  :P
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