Another Wreck, another Race Car.....

[fthaimike]

Nice one Peter, some great updates, looking much better with our decals on now hope your happy with them.

Pop some fotos over to Uwe for us if you get a chance mate.

Another unique kamei golf, each one built so far much different to the last. welcome to our small owners club

What were the pics you had on display?

Mike

fthaimike@hotmail.com

[Peter Jones]

The display pics were just a random sample of build, I tried to focus on stuff that you couldn't see on the (almost) completed car.

There were a few shots of the original I'd been using for the placing of the decals, but nothing you haven't already got.

I did have a few of the Kamei models on display too but didn't manage to take any photos of them.

I'll write to Mike Wright and thank him again for sending the decals over, I've put his company stickers on the A pillar roll bar at the base of the windscreen. You can just make them out in some of the photos above.

I'll send some photos to Uwe too. The VW club interviewed me for a DVD they're producing of the event I'll send one of those over too as soon as they're published.

I've got to get around to updating the thread at ClubGTI too, I've been so busy prepping this I haven't had much time in front of the PC.

I've still got to sort out the spoiler and trim the front arches a little before it's all done. I was approached by a chap at the show who's keen to help me out with that so with a bit of luck we're not far off finished.

I've just got word my oil has arrived at Bursons, if I organise some fuel for this weekend I'll be real close to firing it up.

Hmmmmm, must write to EuroSpec too and check a last couple of details with them before firing it.

The way I explained the build for the DVD is that this build is how I think the car would have been built with the sorts of engine and motorsport technology available today.

[fthaimike]

good man, oh regarding the other site updating sadly you wont see me on there now so use my email above if you need me.

[Peter Jones]

Wiring is complete now. All the fluids are in and any leaks sorted.

It took 9 litres of oil and 7 litres of coolant.

Just programming now.

I've put away the crimpers and busted out the Oscilloscope and the laptop.

Just about ready to make some noise.

[Peter Jones]

These DTA ECUs are pretty neat.

There's diagnostics to help you setup the sensors.
Here's the trace on the crank and cam angle sensors.



I'm using the stock 60-2 wheel and VR sensor from the 06A block.

Hence the blue lines indicating 2 missing teeth 58 teeth apart.

Pink lines are the distributor signals.

Still a bit of head scratching to figure out the offset between the crank angle sensor and the crank itself, but I think I can figure it out with a timing light.

[Geoffrey Hale]

Can't wait to hear it speak Pete. Cheers Geoff

[GoLfMan]

Pete it was great to catch up and see this work of art. I'm chomping at the bit to see it turning its wheels in anger. Bring on Feb!

[Peter Jones]

Started it up tonight.

It ran a little rich until I remembered to calibrate the Lambda sensor.

At this stage I've only run it long enough to break in the cams.

[fthaimike]

Nice one Peter looking and sounding great.

Have a Kamei / Golf history group now on facebook if your interested:

Your car and others there in the fan car area:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/388160514596177/

[Jarred]

Massive congrats Pete!

[Peter Jones]

Just got scrutineering sign off.

I just built me a race car.

Now it's just a matter of submitting the paper work to CAMS with a couple of Photos.

It falls into Category 3 (Touring) CAMS code 3D (Sports Sedan / Commodore Cup / TCM / V8 Touring cars)

[vwthunder]

Wow awesome, congrats also

Will have to come watch you at Sandown some time

[dubmc]

kudos pete, amazing build! congrats - bet your happy

[velly_16v_cab]

Just got scrutineering sign off.

I just built me a race car.

Now it's just a matter of submitting the paper work to CAMS with a couple of Photos.

It falls into Category 3 (Touring) CAMS code 3D (Sports Sedan / Commodore Cup / TCM / V8 Touring cars)

well done Pete, Look forward to seeing this baby in Action. I know Mike will be Jealous back home in Wales, would be nice to have his car and yours on the same track. will be a good 8v v 16v battle lol

[fthaimike]

Great stuff Peter, make sure we get plenty of video action, will be great to see another competing kamei golf i know of and this one will be amazing