mk2 GTI Track Toy Project

[AusScare]

good work on the rear there. came up schmick!

Thanks, still a bit to do in the corners/doors and under where the seats were!

This afternoon, cleaned the ISV with petrol (that's what google said to do), and adjusted the idle with the idle screw. We turned it up a touch, because it sounded like it would stall previously, not that it ever did though. What are the implications of turning up the idle? Apart from using more petrol, does it matter?

Also, there was a little cap on top of this hose opening, with a crack in it, which we replaced the tape that was on it with something better. What does this opening do? Is it some sort of pressure release opening with the cap designed to pop off?



Detailing the outside tomorrow, and checking out the brakes.

edit: Also, the accelerator pedal is quite stiff. If I pull off the throttle cable the pedal goes smooth, so somewhere along the throttle cable is either getting stuck or rubbing on something or similar.

[oliverconnell]

Just going on from what Tim said, we got a fair few small jobs done:


Removed Tint
Removed bonnet and cleaned
Painted wiper arms, door handles
Found animal bone in engine bay
Cleaned crap off paint throughout boot and rear seats
Removed air filter
Removed battery and check rust out (treating it tomorrow morning)
Removed washer fluid bottle

[GOLFBALLS]

Also, there was a little cap on top of this hose opening, with a crack in it, which we replaced the tape that was on it with something better. What does this opening do? Is it some sort of pressure release opening with the cap designed to pop off?

That looks like the vacuum pipe from the manifold to the brake booster. The cap is just to blank off the xtra hole in the check valve. I think it might just be a 'spare' outlet for different engine codes?
Cheers

[dan_11]

cant wait to see it!

p.s. engine shots?

[maca]

Nothing beats weight saving that just jumps out and runs behind some tires

[AusScare]

Nothing beats weight saving that just jumps out and runs behind some tires

lol yeah, I showed Maca where I pulled the splash guard off the front left wheel arch and a mouse fell out along with a mountain of dirt and leaves, probably its home. Only had time to clean the one guard today, will have to buy four stands so that we can prop it up to clean the others, change the brakes and wheels etc.

Today put in some grommets to cover the rear wiper and aerial holes.
Cut out and treated the rusted area in the engine bay.
Cleaned the engine bay.
Checked compression, all seemed ok.
Checked spark plugs, need replacing, suggestions? Something from GAP maybe?
Cleaned rear interior more, so much effort.

Power seems to die after 4.5k rpm, so will have to see if the spark plugs or something is affecting that. We haven't noticed anything obviously wrong in the engine bay yet either, like leaks or anything.

Tim

[Peter Jones]

Checked spark plugs, need replacing, suggestions? Something from GAP maybe?

I use these plugs from GAP in my car

Spark plug, Bosch 4477, Platinum +4.

They seem to light the fire.

[AusScare]

I use these plugs from GAP in my car. They seem to light the fire.

Ok sounds good, I'll add them to the list for our first GAP order.

Pics for clicks.

[maca]

Tis a great little car, already a heap of fun to drive.

Can't wait till it's tracked out.

[the scotsman]

my 2c on top of the advice from pete :bleed the brakes, use a decent fluid such as Castrol preformance its good and not too expensive. While you are there put in, at the very least, some fresh standard brake pads. If you can scrape the money together a set of decent brake pads such as Ferodo ds 2500's
And pull all the weight you can from the car, I'm sure you will! My race car is on a perpetual diet.
But the best thing you can do to get speed is drive the car, seat time is the key to going faster.

[isaw]

Should of got a excel and joined the Excel cup!

Still a mk2 would be sooo much fun to lap around in. As people say, Brake flush, race seat (honestly, its night and day), harness (I've got one spare if your interested, 4pt 2.5"), some rubber and you should be out at lakeside/qr for your first laps.
Think about a rollcage too, paul butler makes all the excel series ones for 500 and they are awesome. stiffens the car right up and added safety, worth the money IMO.

Let me know if u wanna have a walk through for the general stuff we did to get our car race prepped.
All the best with your project, and I hope to see you at some track attack sprints

[ryana89]

Another MK2 being taken care of And it looks identical to mine.
I didn't realise you live in Brissie, nice to know there's another MK2 not to far away.
Assuming this has a standard Digi 2 1.8L in it?

I'll be watching this thread!

[AusScare]

Another MK2 being taken care of And it looks identical to mine.
I didn't realise you live in Brissie, nice to know there's another MK2 not to far away.
Assuming this has a standard Digi 2 1.8L in it?

I'll be watching this thread!

Yeah standard engine.

I've got an order in on GAP for some basic replacement parts to get the engine tuned up and replace some bits and pieces, they are taking their sweet time with the order though (18 days and counting). I've been busy with my new job, working full time, and the rain means motivation is low for getting cracking on the car. Holidays from the 24th though, so I'll pick up a few things from supercheap and have a crack at it until I go back to work on the 10th.

Should of got a excel and joined the Excel cup!

Still a mk2 would be sooo much fun to lap around in. As people say, Brake flush, race seat (honestly, its night and day), harness (I've got one spare if your interested, 4pt 2.5"), some rubber and you should be out at lakeside/qr for your first laps.
Think about a rollcage too, paul butler makes all the excel series ones for 500 and they are awesome. stiffens the car right up and added safety, worth the money IMO.

Let me know if u wanna have a walk through for the general stuff we did to get our car race prepped.
All the best with your project, and I hope to see you at some track attack sprints

Well I picked up this bad boy for $600, so same price as an excel but so much better! I don't really want to race or anything, just have a side project going.

I've got a list in mind of what needs to happen next (service, brakes, suspension, tyres, windscreen, rego), and I was considering a cage, just have to see how the budget goes.

I'll update when my parts come! Or even before then with my goodies from supercheap, there should be a sale on Boxing Day.

[ryana89]

they are taking their sweet time with the order though (18 days and counting)

Last time that happened to me, it turned out they we're waiting for me to reply to an email about postage (an email I never got, so I didn't reply!)
Shot them and email and had my stuff within a week

PS have they taken the money off your credit card yet? If not it hasn't been sent.

[AusScare]

Last time that happened to me, it turned out they we're waiting for me to reply to an email about postage (an email I never got, so I didn't reply!)
Shot them and email and had my stuff within a week

PS have they taken the money off your credit card yet? If not it hasn't been sent.

I definitely replied to the postage email straight away.

I checked the credit card bill and no, they haven't charged me yet.

edit: I've just sent a friendly reminder email.