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The 2 liter motors are slightly wider around the crankshaft than the 1.8’s, but there is enough metal there so some can be removed to make room
Either swap to a cable change box or take an angel grinder to the block and transfer case to make some room, had the same problem with the 6a
I’ve been using Parcel2Go for ages – it’s basically just DHL under a budget brand. It’s aimed at eBay sales – they’ll give you discounts for putting their logo on your auctions etc. The idea is that punters aren’t quite so sensitive as businesses to things getting there bang on time, so their services are 24 and 48 hours. I’ve not had any problems with their service – always seemed excellent to me.
ANYTHING is better than Parcelforce, even giving your parcel and a tenner to a tramp would probably improve the chances of it getting to its destination vs Parcelfarce.
195/50/r15’s are optimum for all round use, there is plenty of room behind them for brakes, plenty of room in the arch for them, go wider and aquaplaning can become an issue in the wet.
Sorry no 8v manifolds here, pretty sure TC has one to trip over tho.
TC – thats diamondhell by the way
The syncro system is not weak, it just has a lot of traction, hence the gearbox has to transmit more torque before wheelspin
If you increase traction with lsd’s the gearbox will have to transmit more torque again and this is bad news especially if your engine has a high rotating mass (eg VR6) as that will make it possible for some massive shock loadings to occur when you launch, and something has to slip be it the tyres, clutch or gears, Fitting a bolt kit the front diff is highly advisable though, if you want a stonger box you can rebuild it with stonger cogs, mine was rebuilt with cogs from an Audi A2 boxThe first step in way of upgrading antiroll bars is rallye items, changing the rear and leaving the front one stock is quite a popular option
ABA engines are 2.0L 8 valve and were for the US market, they are near as dammit the same as a 2E which is the European 2.0 8 valve tall block, the 2.0 16v ABF is believed to have them both
Note the 2006 calendar isn’t available until somewhen in Feb 2006, so best keep dates provisional until then, or you may find there’s an event on during that weekend or something daft.
I’ll be taking a brace of Syncros, although one will mostly be there to take motorbikes out there for some mates!
Top speed is fairly immaterial on the ‘Ring. You do need punchy accelleration and good brakes though, as it’s mostly corners and hills – lot of hills !
As a minimum I’d fit new pads and GTI disks on the front, check the rear shoes and drum condition, change the brake fluid and give the engine a full service and tune before heading out. Oh and did I mention tyres ? Best fit some new ones
Ben is a very knowledgeable bloke, if a little odd in person.
By the way if we eat in the Pistenklause of an evening Sabine (who is part-owner) serves drinks – the guy I went with last time spent most of the evening dribbling !
The Blau Eche (sp?) in Adenau is a lovely hotel. Klaus the owner is a real character too – he’s done lots of testing for companies on the ‘Ring and has an old Alpine he gets out occasionally too.
Spectating is actually one of the best parts of being out there – be ready to walk some distance to points like the Karussell – the walk is well worth it to watch the lines people take (and see how badly some people get it wrong !!).
So, apart from me, Chris (and Danny, obviously) is anyone else *actually* up for this ?
Basically something will break, btw is there a well stocked vw garage near the ring ? I’m sure I’ll be requiring it but who said it had to be golf aren’t all syncros allowed
The ‘Ring is well worth a visit, but given that these Golfs are 14-15 years old I’d recommend some serious preparation.
It will eat your brakes, it will eat your tyres, your fuel gauge will become magnetically attracted to the red. It will show up unexpected faults as EVERYTHING (except maybe the ashtray) gets put through the mill massively. If you watch either of the Top Gear features (using new cars, note) you’ll find that the Jag throws an electronic wobbly and the ABS on the Transit leaves early. Now think about those faults – they were on NEW vehicles, not 15 year old ones.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll be quick though. Do that and you’ll be talking to the armco very very quickly and YOU have to PAY for the damage that you cause.
Oh and it costs 15 Euros per lap.
Let me know the date, I’ll see you guys there, be in no doubt of that.
