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  • Door cards out, started pulling the crap out of the engine bay I don't need. Almost ready for cage.

    Sick so CBF doing anymore today. Ordered the Polycarb for the windows. Not much left to do, Must find motivation.
    2008 VW Polo TDi
    GIAC | REMSA | PD160 | DECAT | MUFFLERECTOMY | ECS | SUPERPRO | PXL KIWI WIFI | 312mm BRAKES | OZ RACING | KUMHO V70A
    To Buy: VNT 17/22 or K3 Turbo | R783 Nozzles | Intercooler | Water meth kit.

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    • Originally posted by kaanage View Post
      Congrats to jasonc23 for getting into the 1:45's at Winton
      How the hell did you do that.

      I think even with my mods it would be hard to get a 1.45

      Do you get much wheel spin coming out of the corners, the one 3/4 of the way around which is quite tight coming on the the back straight
      MODS- TOO MANY

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      • Kinda depressing when I'm still way back at 1:51.0 (my tyre blew before I could improve on my previous best)

        ---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:23 AM ----------

        Originally posted by jasonc23 View Post
        It was a good day, had a blast! Will have some vids up soon.
        Post them in the Vic 2012 Motorsports thread too!
        Last edited by kaanage; 14-03-2012, 07:30 AM.
        Resident grumpy old fart
        VW - Metallic Paint, Radial Tyres, Laminated Windscreen, Electric Windows, VW Alloy Wheels, Variable Geometry Exhaust Driven Supercharger, Direct Unit Fuel Injection, Adiabatic Ignition, MacPherson Struts front, Torsion Beam rear, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Dampers, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Disc Brakes, Bosch ECU, ABS

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        • Originally posted by kaanage View Post
          Kinda depressing when I'm still way back at 1:51.0 (my tyre blew before I could improve on my previous best)
          hey greg that still sounds like a pretty good time, considering the lack of top end our cars have!

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          • Other than throwing a quick coat of Dodo Juice Supernatural over the Polo..

            It seems the Polo will be up for sale soon guys!
            What’s behind you doesn’t matter..

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            • Originally posted by fuzion View Post
              Other than throwing a quick coat of Dodo Juice Supernatural over the Polo..

              It seems the Polo will be up for sale soon guys!
              Wow nice wax, how do you find it. I just ordered some P21S, the one with 100% Carnauba
              MODS- TOO MANY

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              • Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
                Wow nice wax, how do you find it. I just ordered some P21S, the one with 100% Carnauba
                what for?

                doesnt your car still have some leftover from the 7 layers of aerospace-grade sealant, THEN the 9 layers of wax that you put on it for dubstitute?

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                • Originally posted by Buller_Scott View Post
                  what for?

                  doesnt your car still have some leftover from the 7 layers of aerospace-grade sealant, THEN the 9 layers of wax that you put on it for dubstitute?
                  Haha, im still not happy with the paint work, I guess that is the thing with detailing, you can always improve on it .

                  I have never given it a proper correction, which is what it needs to get rid of the swirls, Yes there are swirls in my paint lol.

                  Would like to try the Wolfs Body Wrap too

                  Last edited by vwthunder; 15-03-2012, 07:03 AM.
                  MODS- TOO MANY

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                  • Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
                    How the hell did you do that.

                    I think even with my mods it would be hard to get a 1.45

                    Do you get much wheel spin coming out of the corners, the one 3/4 of the way around which is quite tight coming on the the back straight
                    Brake later, corner harder and power on earlier = 1:45

                    I do get a bit of wheelspin coming out of the tight corners but it's manageable - I either try to feed the power in or get the car pointed straight until I hammer it. You can also short shift to 3rd coming out of the corners and ride the wave of torque.

                    Hopefully break into 1:44s after I add a bit more bracing and wider tyres...but this won't be anytime soon

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                    • Congrats on the time Jason


                      Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
                      How the hell did you do that.

                      I think even with my mods it would be hard to get a 1.45

                      Do you get much wheel spin coming out of the corners, the one 3/4 of the way around which is quite tight coming on the the back straight
                      You're too gentle :p

                      Originally posted by kaanage View Post
                      Kinda depressing when I'm still way back at 1:51.0 (my tyre blew before I could improve on my previous best)
                      I got beaten by a TDi

                      So yes, what Scotty said... damn good time considering

                      ---------- Post added at 01:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 PM ----------

                      Originally posted by jasonc23 View Post
                      I do get a bit of wheelspin coming out of the tight corners but it's manageable

                      ESP on or off?
                      MY07 Polo GTi
                      Last run - 114.8kw atw
                      Winton - 1:52.7130

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                      • Front lip turned up.
                        2008 VW Polo TDi
                        GIAC | REMSA | PD160 | DECAT | MUFFLERECTOMY | ECS | SUPERPRO | PXL KIWI WIFI | 312mm BRAKES | OZ RACING | KUMHO V70A
                        To Buy: VNT 17/22 or K3 Turbo | R783 Nozzles | Intercooler | Water meth kit.

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                        • Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
                          Wow nice wax, how do you find it. I just ordered some P21S, the one with 100% Carnauba
                          Phenomenal wax to be honest. In comparison to the P21S its much much nicer! And its not 100% FYI, unsure why they call it that. The grade or volume of carnauba is not that high and physically not possible anyhow. Awesome wax never the less just unsure why they call it 100%!

                          I have a few waxes, Dodo Juice Supernatural, Dodo Juice Bouncers 22 Limited Edition, Rubbish Boys, Home Brew Dodo Juice (made myself lol), Concorso, Mirage, Onyx, P21S, DJ PH, DJ PHP, Orange Crush, Rainforest Rub, Collinite, Naviwax.. I'll stop there! Thats just waxes, not sealants or glass or nano coatings! haha. LOL (will sell some soon i think!)

                          If you have a RO already grab some FG500 or PF2500 as the vag paint is hardcore.

                          Will hit Lora's this weekend lightly with the Rotex or DAS6Pro probably as its time to be redone and redo it all again properly (yes bit of a waste i know oh well!)


                          Regarding Body Wrap, we've done a few cars now with it.. awesome stuff. I wont use it as ill get bored if i had it on my own car i think. But you use very minimal per car.
                          Last edited by fuzion; 15-03-2012, 04:03 PM.
                          What’s behind you doesn’t matter..

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                          • Ecs order arrived today New DV and FMIC hose sweet

                            I really got to start a build thread might do after detail this weekend lol

                            btw Evaded now I am jealous pics now of that fitted
                            Originally posted by seangti
                            The price of the car rarely indicates driver ability/lap time.

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                            • Originally posted by fuzion View Post
                              I have a few waxes, Dodo Juice Supernatural, Dodo Juice Bouncers 22 Limited Edition, Rubbish Boys, Home Brew Dodo Juice (made myself lol), Concorso, Mirage, Onyx, P21S, DJ PH, DJ PHP, Orange Crush, Rainforest Rub, Collinite, Naviwax.. I'll stop there! Thats just waxes, not sealants or glass or nano coatings! haha. LOL (will sell some soon i think!)

                              If you have a RO already grab some FG500 or PF2500 as the vag paint is hardcore.

                              Will hit Lora's this weekend lightly with the Rotex or DAS6Pro probably as its time to be redone and redo it all again properly (yes bit of a waste i know oh well!)


                              Regarding Body Wrap, we've done a few cars now with it.. awesome stuff. I wont use it as ill get bored if i had it on my own car i think. But you use very minimal per car.
                              I have a Das6. Last time i used a sealant i used Jetseal, not really that impressed with it. Might grab myself some PF2500
                              MODS- TOO MANY

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                              • Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
                                I have a Das6. Last time i used a sealant i used Jetseal, not really that impressed with it. Might grab myself some PF2500
                                You will need something hard as the paints are very hard on VAG dude. If PF2500 doesnt cut it you will need FG500 to do the job! But definitely finish with 85rd or sf4000 if you already have either or.

                                Jetseal is ok, but nothing flash! You would be happy with Bodywrap vs Jetseal. Depends how involved you wanna be, wax, or sealant
                                What’s behind you doesn’t matter..

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