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Ahhh finally done a few things to my Mk3 which I have been wanting to do for a while.
Few people I need to thank:
- Sean (golf3) for Sachs set-up
- Pete (Peter Jones) for strut tops
- Stu (The Stu) For Koni Shocks
- Dad observed me fit my suspension and double check
Suspension:
The main one being some drop, its nothing crazy but its better than stock and importantly corber speed in Turn 1 at Phillip Island at around 140 - 150km/h
I have already got stuck when we went moutnain biking during the week so I look forward to get beached again a few more times. (I should probably stop driving up Fire Acess Roads)
Now for the set up:
Front: Koni Shocks with bump and rebound adjustment short stroked 20mm with Sachs Springs
Rear: Koni Rears short stroked 20mm with Sachs Springs.
The improvement on the track is awsome car feels very nutral with good corner speed and now I dont feel like im going to do a front flip with the rear coming up so high under hard braking espically into Turn 4 at the Island and into Dandenong Road at Sandown.
For a beginer like myself the suspension set-up is very good as I can lift off in corners and the bum doesnt come too qucik. No more body roll is wicked
Before:
Now:
Really I would like to get the front 10mm lower
Engine Side:
After Phillip Island last week I think iv given the engine a little trashing regarding my valve train. When I start the engine up in the morning I get a plume of black smoke out the exhuast for a second. Dad think its worn valve stem seals and oil leaks into the exhuast over night
So there is few options: 1) Reco head with port and polish 2) Option one with the introduction of cam and adjustable cam wheel with some other goodies 3) Source a 2litre cross flow out of a Mk4 SE and run ITB's etc 4) Dad also like the idea of motorcycle carbs on my current engine with head work.
I spose I should hurry and get my licence...
Few people I need to thank:
- Sean (golf3) for Sachs set-up
- Pete (Peter Jones) for strut tops
- Stu (The Stu) For Koni Shocks
- Dad observed me fit my suspension and double check
Suspension:
The main one being some drop, its nothing crazy but its better than stock and importantly corber speed in Turn 1 at Phillip Island at around 140 - 150km/h
I have already got stuck when we went moutnain biking during the week so I look forward to get beached again a few more times. (I should probably stop driving up Fire Acess Roads)
Now for the set up:
Front: Koni Shocks with bump and rebound adjustment short stroked 20mm with Sachs Springs
Rear: Koni Rears short stroked 20mm with Sachs Springs.
The improvement on the track is awsome car feels very nutral with good corner speed and now I dont feel like im going to do a front flip with the rear coming up so high under hard braking espically into Turn 4 at the Island and into Dandenong Road at Sandown.
For a beginer like myself the suspension set-up is very good as I can lift off in corners and the bum doesnt come too qucik. No more body roll is wicked
Before:
Now:
Really I would like to get the front 10mm lower
Engine Side:
After Phillip Island last week I think iv given the engine a little trashing regarding my valve train. When I start the engine up in the morning I get a plume of black smoke out the exhuast for a second. Dad think its worn valve stem seals and oil leaks into the exhuast over night
So there is few options: 1) Reco head with port and polish 2) Option one with the introduction of cam and adjustable cam wheel with some other goodies 3) Source a 2litre cross flow out of a Mk4 SE and run ITB's etc 4) Dad also like the idea of motorcycle carbs on my current engine with head work.
I spose I should hurry and get my licence...
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