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August 9, 2008 at 11:10 pm #794
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Video at same point http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4lCGLEE5wQ .
Much fun had. Also had my first drive of DannyP’s ABF-powered VW Syncro. This needs a large portion of understeer removed from it. Once this has been done it’ll be fantastic, as the ABF is a stonking motor and suits the Syncro system far better than a 2.0 8V as it’s possible to take even more advantage of the power, with the broader power band.
August 10, 2008 at 9:43 pm #4836toomanyprojects
Membernow that looks like fun! how much difference do you reckon the syncro system makes particularly there in the wet?
August 11, 2008 at 3:43 pm #4839no such user
ParticipantMASSES in the wet.
I passed three 928s on one lap, during one of the sessions (and no, it wasn’t a warm-down lap).
August 11, 2008 at 8:40 pm #4841toomanyprojects
Memberyou sure.. haha
it looks like a cunning plan to wait for the rain before going out!
I can’t wait just picked up my cage tonight £200 for a 6 point sparco second hand but never fitted.
The car now has all the vr6 running gear apart from the engine in which is being done by mik at mv so he can deal with the exhaust nightmare and i’ll hopefully be in your mirror at a track day soon.
You will know it’s me cause i havn’t addressed the handling department yet.August 12, 2008 at 3:46 pm #4844no such user
ParticipantI’ll look out for someone flying across my mirror and heading for the armaco then, shall I?
August 12, 2008 at 7:49 pm #4845toomanyprojects
Membersounds about right. If i can find a circuit with just the two corners i’ll have a better chance.
August 13, 2008 at 12:19 am #4846no such user
Participanthandling is a must to sort out, mine was been right little cow with the under steer and refusing to turn in when it went for a play. ATM i’m thinking the best suspension option going is going to be -30 H&R springs and gas dampers all round, adjustable gas rears are about 180 a pair. i’m thinking koni reds witch are off car adjustable, spax also do adjustable rear shocks for the same money but they are on car adjustable whitch is mighty tempting but spax have a bit of a poor reputation atm
August 13, 2008 at 8:37 pm #4849toomanyprojects
Memberat the moment mine has all standard mk3 vr6 suspension as i just swapped the lot over on the conversion. I know the rear is going to be too hard and the rear arb will need changing to 20mm version from reading posts on here.
The front maybe ok until i can afford coilovers, I suppose a track day is the best way to find out!
Be interesting to find out how you get on with the changesAugust 13, 2008 at 9:05 pm #4850toomanyprojects
MemberI know that you only usually get what you pay for but has anyone tried these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-RALLYE-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ170249941952QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170249941952&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1318August 13, 2008 at 10:12 pm #4852no such user
Participantnot tried them myself, but these hottuning shocks are apparently the same as Gmaxx and jamex and other low budget brands.
whats worrying is for the 2wd application the same assembly is listed for ALL the mk2 and 3 golfs that really isn’t good. heard a few reports about them 1 saying they were good for the track but everybody else has said there poor in every department except that you can get your car really low and they are cheaper than stock or after markets springs and shocks. for mk2 gti they can be had for as little as £150
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