Meet my Polo!

[pixl]

Wow, what a brilliant thread!!

Thank you for taking the time to photograph and explain all the steps along the way, it made for a great read. Can't wait to see what you get up to next.

[mikepologti]

thaught the graphs didnt look right, dont worry bout your english man . hell you speak english then i do half the time lol

[mozzzy_2000]

Ops!!

Sorry folks!!

Just a little english problem!!

I don't know why I confuse the "after" and "before"...

haha your level of English is fine and you are quite clear. Me though, don't ask me to speak in Portuguese thats for sure! lol

[Plautos]

Is it me or have you got those graphs around the wrong way? Tell me I am wrong but the second "before" graph actually has the greater power curve does it not? The first graph "after" is all over the place and you can clearly see the power drop off way before the 2nd graph does.

Ops!!

Sorry folks!!

Just a little english problem!!

I don't know why I confuse the "after" and "before"...

[mozzzy_2000]

Is it me or have you got those graphs around the wrong way? Tell me I am wrong but the second "before" graph actually has the greater power curve does it not? The first graph "after" is all over the place and you can clearly see the power drop off way before the 2nd graph does.

[Joe Chu]

Gob Smacked

Read this entire thread, loved it!! Wish I had the time and dollars to explore the realms of my Polo ... Great job to all!!

[seangti]

umm i could be wrong dude but i think you have the before and after , round the wrong way. the graph in the middle seems to have higher torque, then the one on top.

that's what i was thinking, it's otherwise a very rough curve... He's explained it above it should be.

If we're right, the smoother curve (2pologti) is very nice - mountain of torque in the mid.

When you're in australia next, bring your spanners, I'll have one of everything you have (except the rotors )

[Plautos]

can you explain the graphs?

The first graphic is the car with the Stage 1 software and all the modifications.

The second one, is APR k04 software with all the modifications.

The third one, is one over the other.

[mikepologti]

umm i could be wrong dude but i think you have the before and after , round the wrong way. the graph in the middle seems to have higher torque, then the one on top.

[Flaps]

can you explain the graphs?

[Plautos]

Ok here we go!

Before APR



After APR



Differences

[MACCAA]

Never cease to be amazed at people using cross-drilled rotors on the track.
They're for looks only on the road.
No reputable brake supplier would sell them to you for track use[I hope!]
Stick to slotted ONLY for the track.
Cheers
Len

[Flaps]

That photo proves that cross drilled rotors can crack when used on the track. Notice the crack is where the hole is drilled.

Exactly. They look good and that's about it.

Unlucky mate, love the car Plautos.

[Plautos]

These rotors are not from Wilwood, so their quality is suspected.
Drilled rotors are not so good too, they break under severe conditions.

I don’t have warranty on those, because it was boxed in the closet for 3 years.

I will try some Wilwood rotors, they are supposed to be much better.

[Bubu]

That photo proves that cross drilled rotors can crack when used on the track. Notice the crack is where the hole is drilled.