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Members' Cars / Re: Cope's GTI
Last post by Monkey -As usual, great write up and those brakes in that photo!!!
As usual, great write up and those brakes in that photo!!!
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Weird carb problem - cold start up
Last post by Keekster64 -Hi all,Glad you got to the bottom of it. So many hoses, its easy to miss a split. The one part of the system I've never quite got my head round is the choke pull down unit, and how it relates to the rest of the system. Fortunately its never given me a problem. Thanks for the update. Always good to hear how someone got on. Hopefully you've got a better understanding of the carb now. They look very confusing, but it is possible to get to know them
Sorry it has taken so long to provide an update but I only managed to work out what the problem was today.
After checking the areas mnetioned by Keekster64 i didn't find anything wrong so I gave up on it for a while.
Today I thought I would have another go at it and eventually figured it must be the pull down unit. I checked the vaccum by disconnecting the top pipe on the unit and sucking on it and I could hear a hissing noise.
Turned out that the pipe going to the green vacuum resevior was split part way along beneath the brading. It was the only bit of pipe I didn't change when I swapped out the rubber vacuum pipes for silicone ones!
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Members' Cars / Re: Cope's GTI
Last post by Cope -The UK’s first ever night time track “day” at Anglesey ran by Mission Motorsport.
This was pretty major for me, it wasn’t a case of deciding if I should go, I HAD to do it!
I hadn’t even seen the Golf, let alone start it since September and with 2 weeks to go until the event, a new born baby and a displeased wife, I had my work cut out.
I would be joining Nige in his mk2, and after some confirmation from the organisers we found out there was no restriction on lighting. With Anglesey being totally unlit and a stones throw away (quite literally) from the edge of the Irish Sea, the challenge would be being able to see.
After having a mess around in photoshop I’d decided on a design/layout, and I wanted to go with yellow lighting – for those Nürburgring 24H vibes!
Amazon prime to the rescue, with 2 – 17” 250w LED light bars, some wiring, a switch and a couple of relays.
For me the design criteria had to be:
- Easily removable
- Hidden brackets when not installed
- Be brighter than the sun
With that in mind, here’s what I came up with. 2 rectangles were cut into the bumper, behind the number plate, to expose the metal bumper iron at the back.
Square box section was cut and angled, so it could be welded to the bumper iron, a cover plate was made with captive nuts, which would be welded to the box and fit flush to the bumper.
Once repeated on the other side, I started to make the brackets which would hold the light bars. The bracket can be bolted and unbolted with some m8 allen bolts.
I’d decided to stagger the 2 light bars, so they can be unbolted easier.
Once all the bracketry was made, I started on the wiring. I was worried about excess heat/ potential for fire from the draw of these LEDs. A chat to some friends and we figured out the draw was 21A, so the wiring was designed to take 25amps to be safe. A good friend drew me up a wiring diagram, which was super helpful. Essentially, they are wired as individual lights through 1 switch, which will make then as safe as they can be, rather than all the load going through one relay.
I was over the moon with how these turned out! And they were bright! - note the snow!!
After the lighting was done, it was 2 days before the event and I hadn't even started the car!
The next days I packed all my tools and spare tyres, and thankfully the Golf started first turn of the key! But… no time left to do any of the usual checks.
…just a 3.5 hour drive over to Anglesey and a track night to do!
I needn’t have feared, as always the Golf sailed over without an issue, I drive a 5 series estate daily and I have to say the Golf drives way, way better, you could easily daily it.
I met up with Nige, he had also been busy with the light bar!
The first session went out
The weather was super cold driving over, down to -7 on the motorway! Once on the island it warmed up to 2 degrees above. We were unsure of tyre choice so we had a wander down the pit lane, a few were on road tyres and a few on semi slicks. We decided to go with AR1’s, as it was cold but dry.
The first session was a complete sensory overload! But my god was it amazing!
The light bars were an absolute must!! And I’m so glad I went all in.
My mate Jim took this photo of me going past the pit wall, its got to be my favourite picture of my car and will be getting printed.
We did 4x30 min sessions on track all with different passengers, and each time we all had such a laugh. The experience was like nothing else! A big thanks to Mission Motorsport for putting the event on, it could have been absolute carnage but luckily everyone behaved and only a couple of yellow flags.
We stayed on the island that evening and headed home the next day.
It’s about 15 years since the Golf has seen a salty road, and it killed me inside!
YUCK!
Once home it was still -3 degrees, the hose pipe was frozen, but I wasn’t going to be beaten. An old coolant hose rigged up to the shower attached to the hose pipe, routed through the bathroom window and I managed to give the Golf a nice hot bath!
Back in the garage with the heater on… I can sleep now
And that’s that for another adventure!
All I can say is it was incredible and something I’ll never forget.
I’ll be going through some onboard footage soon and I’ll make sure to post it here.
Until the next one
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Aftermarket Trackers
Last post by MarkyMark -And what did the insurance company need for proof of installation?
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New Members Say Hi! / Aftermarket Trackers
Last post by MarkyMark -New user, just have a quick question/looking for recommendations.
What aftermarket car trackers have people had installed on their vehicles? Are s7's worth the extra cost over a S5? And how much did it reduce your insurance by?
And does anyone have any recommendations on installers around leeds? Ive been looking at using https://www.sasmobile.co.uk/ but wondered if anyone had any other users they have experience with?
Thanks
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Weird carb problem - cold start up
Last post by Lambo911 -Sorry it has taken so long to provide an update but I only managed to work out what the problem was today.
After checking the areas mnetioned by Keekster64 i didn't find anything wrong so I gave up on it for a while.
Today I thought I would have another go at it and eventually figured it must be the pull down unit. I checked the vaccum by disconnecting the top pipe on the unit and sucking on it and I could hear a hissing noise.
Turned out that the pipe going to the green vacuum resevior was split part way along beneath the brading. It was the only bit of pipe I didn't change when I swapped out the rubber vacuum pipes for silicone ones!
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Shows & Events / Re: Ultimate Dubs 25
Last post by vw-widow -I can't work our how to attach a picture but there is one on the Facebook post and my reg is - H904 TWP
Have you purchased your tickets- needs to be done by 17 Jan. Then please email me the confirmation.
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Other Car Sales & Wanted / Seat WANTED - blue / yellow pattern for 16v
Last post by Motormad100 -99
Mk2 Golf Chat / Engine Wiring Loom
Last post by Colin Wilson -Does anyone know of where I can get one fairly quickly. I`ve been quoted 16 weeks lead time to get one !!!
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