Wreck to Race.

[Peter Jones]

Hmmm, I drove it again today to go and wash it for DOVW and the brakes still aren't up to scratch, something more than just fluid is at play.

Handbrake is very high too, perhaps the rear discs have run out of adjustment. I'll have to have a think about it and take another look before DOVW.

Pete

[Peter Jones]

Ok, just figured something out. The self adjuster on the MK3 rear discs appears to work off the handbrake. I assumed it worked off pedal action.

I don't ever use the handbrake on race days for fear of welding the pads to the hot rotors. I just leave it in gear when it's parked up.

I've just worked the handbrake a bunch of times and it's brought the pedal height back up.

I must have worn a chunk off those pads last week

Might have to pull the handbrake a few times before each race.

Pete

[Water Boy]

Hand brake turns FTW (Sorry Pete I dont condone being a hoon, but your not too far from industrial estate)

[Peter Jones]

Hand brake turns FTW (Sorry Pete I dont condone being a hoon, but your not too far from industrial estate)

Hahaha, on the semi slicks, it'd just fall over

[ben]

wat a great thread and progress!

Just wanted to say thanks for all of the effort you've put into it Pete with the photos and detailed explanations... I have learnt plenty from it.

Look foward to seeing what comes next

Cheers,

Ben

[Peter Jones]

Cheers Ben,

Not many races coming up soon but there will be a few changes to the car over Christmas. Stay tuned!

Pete

[16v_kid]

Hopefully during this Christmas break we will get our golf ready for the track.

[Peter Jones]

Ziggy's out of the garage today so it's time to work on White again.

Goal is to get motor and box out today at least.

Pics to follow.

Pete

[Manaz]

I was really curious to know more about the wavetrac but there's not many reviews. Everyone kept telling me to buy a Peloquin. The answer was simple - buy one of each!

My understanding is that the Wavetrac product is much newer, and thus still has a smaller installed base. Their differentiation is interesting - no loss of power to the grounded wheel if you get the other wheel off the ground - I don't think Quaif/Peloquin offer that advantage.

I'd love to put a Wavetrac or two into my Bora once they get them developed for the 02M AWD gearbox and rear end. Let us know how you go with it and what you think!

[Peter Jones]

Motor's ready to come out after dinner.

Would have been out by now but we went and saw Avatar, it is my holidays after all!

Before





Jodie Brought this back from shopping today, isn't She sweet?





Only two bolts to go.



I'm going to need a new outer CV boot, hopefully I can can find one locally tomorrow so I can change it while the motor's out.

Pete

[Peter Jones]

It's out now!

I'll work on swapping the head tomorrow. I need to pull it apart first and just give it a clean, and check the lifter clearances. (It's a mech cam).





Decided to hang it on the stand off the back of the block. Just means I don't have to pull the clutch off.



That casting on top of a 5 speed is conveniently right at the centre of gravity which lets you pick the box off the end of the motor without any back strain.



The serpentine belt setup has held up to a year of racing no worries.



Pete

[16v_kid]

Nice work Pete, that was a quick engine pull out!

[Peter Jones]

Nice work Pete, that was a quick engine pull out!

Not so quick, I've been timed at 12 minutes to remove the engine from my old splitty Kombi.

I did go to the movies for 4 hours yesterday too.

This motor's a bit fiddly to take out though as there's lots of non standard stuff on it that has to be disconnected or that fouls when you're trying to remove it.

Practice helps too.

Pete

[16v_kid]

This motor's a bit fiddly to take out though as there's lots of non standard stuff on it that has to be disconnected or that fouls when you're trying to remove it.

Pete

Like the twins huh?

[greasykitchen]

Not so quick, I've been timed at 12 minutes to remove the engine from my old splitty Kombi.

Ah yes, the old air-cooled motor removal!

Can you remind us again why you're removing the motor? New box and head, but I take it that's easier to do with the engine out? Or are there other fiendish plans in store?