Lito's MK4 GTI

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Originally Posted by Lito

Well I was actually about ready to drive the thing into a ditch a couple of weeks ago but Gavin came to the rescue with some inspirational words. Something along the lines of "it wasn't broken before, so whatever is wrong with it can be fixed". Really gave me a fresh perspective, and more drive to get this car sorted, really want to hit the 1/4 mile when it's ready. What's the fasted ET a 1.8t has done in Australia?

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Soooo... that 1/4 mile... hows it going for you??

So got my car back after I though the wavetrack blew. Turns out it was just the driver side driveshaft, completely destroyed the inner cv. Fresh one in and all good, big thanks the Jmac for spotting before he pulled the box out! Might have to look at a set of raxles if I keep braking them. Also decided to have another crack at some centre caps for the driftteks, please excuse the brake dust covered wheel
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru..._zps0bqh-1.jpg

I just pulled up at Jimmy's as you drove off, good to see it on the street again. And a simple fix. :D PS you left a box of bits there.
gavin

You should bring it out to lakeside in October to see how it goes in a more spirited driving environment.

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Originally Posted by h100vw

I just pulled up at Jimmy's as you drove off, good to see it on the street again. And a simple fix. :D PS you left a box of bits there.
gavin

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Haha thought that s3 looked familiar. I was in a rush to get to work though, I'll be up your way on the weekend visiting Brendan though so might pop in for a chat if you're around.

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Originally Posted by team_v

You should bring it out to lakeside in October to see how it goes in a more spirited driving environment.

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More spirited environment? You obviously don't see how I drive on the street! Haha jokes aside I might be down for that...

Oh and Gavin, keeps your eyes off my box haha

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Originally Posted by Lito

Oh and Gavin, keeps your eyes off my box haha

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Call in mate. :cool:

Sooo looks like I have a slow leak in my rear drivers tire, I'm probably gonna get a new set. Anyone recommend any hot deals atm? In other news I recieved my ie press fit crank sprocket so we can safely turn up the boost and not worry about the keyway shearing and my pistons meeting my valves. Hopefully my billet injector cups turn up today so I can paint my intake manifold on the weekend :)

Pics for clicks...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru..._zpsjhdu-1.jpg

Nice progress!

In other news I sold my XR5 so I can't race you now :(

But, I've bought an e30 and a 700hp turbo, so give me a few months and we'll have another go :)

So drove to the Gold Coast and back yesterday and didn't it miss a beat :) but it has developed this clunking/vibration when taking off or changing gears hard. I was tidying up a breather hose today and had the airbox out and I discovered this...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru..._zpshbur-1.jpg

The casing has literally blown off and is nowhere to be seen haha. Didn't even last a year.

Here you can see some nice metal on metal contact

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru..._zpslshm-1.jpg


Looks like a set of VF engineering mounts are on order.