Team_v's Tig

[team_v]

Mate of mine that does track days with me took his M3 out there and watched a brand new 911 wipe out the entire left hand side, spun and collected another car! And yes, no insurance

For a full track day you would be doing a fair bit more speed than what we were doing.
It was pretty relaxed and as it wasn't timed you weren't trying to push the car past what you were comfortable with.

Plus we were running with a few older/diesel/NA cars so they kept the pack a bit slower.

[brimway]

First time i have ever been on a track at all.
I had heard lakeside was pretty full on but at the speeds we were doing i found it enjoyable but you did have to keep your witts about you.

I enjoyed it so much i already organised another one for January :p

Going to mount the video camera on the roof racks.

Not sure, but I don't think anything attached to the outside of the car is permitted. Guy has a setup where his GO Pro is on the passenger head rest mounts. I might check with him before Jan22

For the next one, I will have a HD Go Pro suction cup mount to the windscreen or outter side window if allowed by QR

[team_v]

Not sure, but I don't think anything attached to the outside of the car is permitted. Guy has a setup where his GO Pro is on the passenger head rest mounts. I might check with him before Jan22

For the next one, I will have a HD Go Pro suction cup mount to the windscreen or outter side window if allowed by QR

They didn't say anything to the contrary and it's literally the size of those tiny led torches.
I will check though.

[team_v]

I now have a surf key.
All up it cost $50 to source a blank blade and have it cut to fit.
Got the blade off ebay and had it cut by a proper locksmith (those watch/shoe places don't have hte ability to cut VW keys.)

Now i can go to the beach/waterpark etc and not have to worry about sand/salt/water.
The removable key cover thing is actually pretty clever nad very easy to put back on.

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Also, I have another happy laps session at Lakeside in 2 weeks
Will get some POV video and some fly-by's for you all.

[hippyhippy]

can the surf key turn on the ignition? or can it only open the door?

[team_v]

can the surf key turn on the ignition? or can it only open the door?

It can only open the doors.
Then you have to use the real key with the transponder ($400 dollars worth) to start the car.

[Pullstarter]

You'd need to remove the keyhole covers on the door handles wouldn't you?

[MGV]

Yep, but good to have something like a medium flat screwdriver handy wrapped in a piece of cloth to pry the cover off. And don't do it in a hurry! Don't want any scratches! I've pulled my original key apart twice & surfed with the blade-half in my wetsuit with no ill effects, but will look into a surf key for sure before something goes wrong...
I think there's only 1 keyhole cover on the drivers side, have to check that in the morning!

[team_v]

You'd need to remove the keyhole covers on the door handles wouldn't you?

Yep, but good to have something like a medium flat screwdriver handy wrapped in a piece of cloth to pry the cover off. And don't do it in a hurry! Don't want any scratches! I've pulled my original key apart twice & surfed with the blade-half in my wetsuit with no ill effects, but will look into a surf key for sure before something goes wrong...
I think there's only 1 keyhole cover on the drivers side, have to check that in the morning!

You do need to remove the keyhole cover.
There is a small gap underneath the cover that is a little bigger than the key blade so you just pop the blade in and pull out slightly and it pops off.

If you go about it in a huge rush you could scratch the paint but if you do it at a normal pace and know what you are doing it is easy enough to do safely.


Well worth the $50 for piece of mind (preventative maintenance )

[mutare 23]

V

This is one of the most informative threads I have ever read. Great informative stuff. I have read the whole thread, over the last couple of days and I will stay tuned.

Cheers

[MGV]

Hey Clay, just wondering what product you recommend/use on the black plastic & rubber bits? Something with UV protecting qualities? I'm sure you've mentioned it, but i can't re-read 51 pages of posts! (It has been a good thread, though!)

Thanks!

[team_v]

I don't use anything on the black plastic bits at the moment.

Having said that, i have heard of using 303 Aeorspace protectant on them or the cheapy way is to use a little bit of black shoe pollish (this is usually for when they have already faded).


Car is going to Prestige and Performance to get the downpipe looked at since it has begun to rattle on the transmission tunnel when under load.


Also have lakeside in just over 3 weeks so you should have some mad video action.

[HaywireTig]

Hi team_v

Was just wondering if you or anyone might be able give me instructions on how to remove the tail lights? Or if you have a link? I can't seem to find any.... But I rem you had ur tail lights changed before (if I recall correctly?)... Are the 2 screws on the inside the only screws holding them in?

[team_v]

Hi team_v

Was just wondering if you or anyone might be able give me instructions on how to remove the tail lights? Or if you have a link? I can't seem to find any.... But I rem you had ur tail lights changed before (if I recall correctly?)... Are the 2 screws on the inside the only screws holding them in?

Hi Mate.
I will have a look at mine tonight and let you know.

Which lights are you talking about by the ay, the inner cluster (in the tailgate) or the outer cluster (in the bodywork)

If they are hte inner lights you just have to pull the little plastic door voer thing off then you have 2 screws to undo and it should come out.

The outter cluster only has the 2 black screws on the inner side of the bodywork then you pull it straight out and it should be fine.


It should explain this to you in the manual as you need to do this to change the tailight bulbs from memory.

[HaywireTig]

Thanks team_v! Yeah was actually referring to both... Cool ill have a look at the manual but what u said has given me a good idea. Thanks!!