Little Red Devil

[nightphotographer]

Im looking at changing from my KW's

Troy why are you looking at changing the KW's? I was under the impression that FK's were great budget coilovers, but for ride quality and overall reliability you'd be better off going with something a little more like KW's - I was going to buy a set of Weitec's on the cheap from the UK, but you've got me questioning it now if you're thinking of downgrading! Maybe we'll all be on FK's soon.

[vwthunder]

Troy why are you looking at changing the KW's? I was under the impression that FK's were great budget coilovers, but for ride quality and overall reliability you'd be better off going with something a little more like KW's - I was going to buy a set of Weitec's on the cheap from the UK, but you've got me questioning it now if you're thinking of downgrading! Maybe we'll all be on FK's soon.

Top of the range FK's use Koni adjustable dampeners, so i guess they must be good then lol

Want something adjustable for the track, and the KW's, due to such big springs, guessing wont be suited to many Camber adj strut tops

[leitch]

Are you just running V1s at the moment, Troy? I hate mine after the Teins in my old Subaru.. Not having any adjustability is pretty irritating.

Adjustability/pillowball mounts would be nice...

[firdausasri]

insanekiwi - thanks man! Sure can on the Koni's too. I will PM you

Thanks Jason, spot on mate.

clict - thanks mate and good call on the gauges, it's quite a bit of work for sure.

Sean - Mate totally different. Pretty sure the busted front strut and driveshaft mixed with some inexperience was my failing last time This time had a ball without crapping myself lol. Love the coilovers and can't say enough about changing my front sway bar to the medium setting. So much more traction off the mark as well as higher speed cornering on the track!! Seriously too much fun.

There is also alot to be said about knowing the track too. All my lines, gear selections and braking seemed to come together straight away. Or should I say your lines

Yeah would love to have a crack at some Turismo!

Anyway some very bad shots to show the drop with the coilies. If it doesn't settle a little lower soon I will drop it some more

Before



After



Also stock driveshaft bolt



Audi bolt



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Oh and got one of these too

I noticed you're running on bigger 256mm brakes on the rear there. What are the parts needed? Can I just retain the stock rear hub and wheel bearing? Thanks

[VWindahouse]

Hey mate, yes spot on same hub and bearing you just lose the splash shield from memory. You just need the Audi TT rear calipers and the 256mm rotors. Oh and pads too.

[firdausasri]

Ok, will scout around for the rear brakes. Thanks

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

Boys ya can keep the dust shield just by cutting the outer edge off.
You'll also need caliper carriers.
I got this kit for the rear, no probs with fitting.

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Braking > Big Brake OEM > ES#3936 OEM 337/20AE Rear Brake Kit - Version I - 33720AERBKSR

[VWindahouse]

Thanks Eddie! How did your light weight 312mm rotor's work out mate??

[Eddy]

Thanks Eddie! How did your light weight 312mm rotor's work out mate??

Hoyhoy.

Had a problem with the carriers fouling, but all good now.
I've done one track day with the new rotors, heat problem all gone & much more stoppy.

[VWindahouse]

New bits



Thanks Jmac!!!





Stealth look

[team_v]

Awww yeah, the seat sport intercooler!
Can't wait to have someone in Aus rocking this thing.
Our forum friends from overseas have always said good things about it.

Is that also a lightened flywheel i spot?

Can't wait to see this thing out at Happy Laps again soon.

[VWindahouse]

Lol and rock it I will! Yep light weigh pulley set at Jimmy's recommendation. I have been doing some research and the pulleys matched with a light weight flywheel have had decent power increases recorded with the 1.8t.

Need some new rear tyres for happy laps though

[firdausasri]

I'm using Wahle 80deg thermostat too....you won't go wrong with it

[vwthunder]

Lol and rock it I will! Yep light weigh pulley set at Jimmy's recommendation. I have been doing some research and the pulleys matched with a light weight flywheel have had decent power increases recorded with the 1.8t.

Some nice goodies there

I have a clutch kit that has been sitting here for 8 months lol. I wonder how it feels with the 14lb flywheel and the lightened pullys. So it should have a power increase ?

[VWindahouse]

I'm using Wahle 80deg thermostat too....you won't go wrong with it

Great to hear thanks mate!

Some nice goodies there

I have a clutch kit that has been sitting here for 8 months lol. I wonder how it feels with the 14lb flywheel and the lightened pullys. So it should have a power increase ?

From what I've read 5 - 10whp or so! Stop being lazy Troy