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  • Originally posted by VWindahouse View Post

    So you're focusing on drags mainly? (Hear that Jason, better get cracking on some more power I have a feeling the 13 second barrier is about to be history!!)
    I certainly do mate I am in serious anticipation of what Redliner does time I think us dub boys start scaring a few hondas

    By the way love the brakes and that spoiler looks fantastic
    Originally posted by seangti
    The price of the car rarely indicates driver ability/lap time.

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    • So the wing should be fitted by next happy laps then.
      Will be interested to hear how it performs as you were saying the rear end gets a bit light on out there.
      My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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      • Originally posted by jasn78 View Post
        I certainly do mate I am in serious anticipation of what Redliner does time I think us dub boys start scaring a few hondas

        By the way love the brakes and that spoiler looks fantastic
        Thanks Jase. I'm eagerly awaiting your next move

        Originally posted by team_v View Post
        So the wing should be fitted by next happy laps then.
        Will be interested to hear how it performs as you were saying the rear end gets a bit light on out there.
        Yes mate, Gav and I are getting stuck in this Saturday for brakes and the wing

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        • So these greeted me this morning at work



          Once again massive thanks to Matt from GSL for everything. Can't recommend the boys there highly enough for their knowledge, advice, customer service and fair pricing!

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          • Originally posted by VWindahouse View Post
            Thanks Jase. I'm eagerly awaiting your next move



            Yes mate, Gav and I are getting stuck in this Saturday for brakes and the wing
            looking forward to seeing this new machine in action
            Polo 9n3 GTI

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            • Originally posted by VWindahouse View Post
              Here's a list of what I currently have;

              Penrite Sin 600 Dot 4 brake fluid.
              Interested in where you got this. Is there a source in Oz, or did you have to buy fom overseas?

              Many thanks.

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              • Originally posted by Catfish View Post
                Interested in where you got this. Is there a source in Oz, or did you have to buy fom overseas?

                Many thanks.
                Hey mate, I get the fluid from the same lads as for the pads and rotors. Cheers,

                http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ing-81496.html

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                • Quick update and massive thanks to the very handy Pommie Gavin Walsh for his vast expertise this morning! We tackled the brake upgrade and once again got lucky with the fitment I really didn't realise just how massive these calipers really are until we bolted them up and had to do a quick wheel clearance check before the lines were cracked. Even with the Enkei's that are 17x8" 35ET with very accommodating roomy spoke design there was a bee pecker in it





                  So we then checked the banjo bolts actually fit the HEL lines and it was a go so we decided to compare the weight difference in the hope of dropping some unsprung weight at the same time as increasing rotor size and clamping force.

                  So the kitchen scales got a workout and the results are surprising





                  The 288mm stock size rotors (pretty shot actually) with the TVR pads and stock calipers and carriers weighed in at 12.6kg

                  And the Brembo's with carriers, 312mm rotors and pads came in at 11.4kg. Winning

                  Then Gav worked his magic on the OEM pad wear sensor so there are no unwanted dash lights





                  Then getting close



                  Gav commented and liked the colour coordination



                  Then some new fluid



                  Then it was road test time



                  Happy camper
                  Last edited by VWindahouse; 04-02-2013, 06:10 AM.

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                  • We also looked at installing the wing but I unfortunately had to head off due to fiance duties. It seem we may have to have some shorter pedestals fabricated for the WTAC event as wing sits about 6.5cm above the roof line. But in the mean time we will drill the feet in next weekend so at least we can run it as is and play with the angle settings to see what works best around the track.
                    Last edited by VWindahouse; 03-02-2013, 08:40 AM.

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                    • That's brilliant work mate. Between you, Gav and Jimmy, you're an evil combination of know how
                      Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                      Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                      Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
                      ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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                      • Hell yes mate, without the two lads from abroad the Devil would resemble nothing like she does today!! We're lucky to have them downunder
                        Last edited by VWindahouse; 03-02-2013, 08:42 AM.

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                        • Wow congrats on the Brake upgrade, looks awesome

                          I think i need some different wheels to show of my 332's lol. The Enkei's really show them off.

                          You not running RSR's ?
                          MODS- TOO MANY

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                          • Thanks Troy

                            Man 312mm look big to me so those 332's must be monsters!!

                            Not yet bud still have the 595 Evo's on atm. Funds permitting I'll get a second set of RPF1's with a dedicated set of semi's for track practice.

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                            • Absolutely loving it mate. Those stoppers should let you brake well late into the corners
                              Shame about the calipers having different mounts...
                              I think we need to knock heads about a functional flat underbody and diffuser.. that's high up on my list at the moment as the rear lift is pretty much stopping me from keeping the power on on the straights.

                              Ala --
                              Polo GTI MY2008
                              Build Thread
                              136.09kW and 305.28Nm torques, Dynapack Hub Dyno

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                              • hey ant, any reason you didn't go the ecs lightweight rotors? just knowing how important unsprung weight is was thinking you might have gone for those instead.
                                Originally posted by seangti
                                The price of the car rarely indicates driver ability/lap time.

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