My anti-scene Edition 30

[rich83]

Blim_bug said:

How come you got rid of the other Brembo callipers?

There was a problem with them. The outside pistons kept sticking and caused the pads to jam onto the disc.... obviously not ideal. It hasnt cost me any extra so no bother. The TTRS/DB9 calipers are hydraulically the same as the others so the braking is the same. Also the old brembos, the pad did not sit 100% correctly on the disc, where as these sit perfectly.... literally 100% of the pad is over 100% of the disc.

[AGK]

Looking good Rich. Really love the shape of the calipers

[rich83]

AGK said:

Looking good Rich. Really love the shape of the calipers

Cheers bro :-)

[sleithykeithy]

Great car! Following the thread with interest now, I asked where you got the SS tyres from over on the gti forum. I've never been in an Eddy, but bought my R32 last year as it was too good to ignore, but I'd love a ride in an Edition 30 to compare, it must really shift!

[rich83]

Ahh hello... Yeah the SS tyres are bedding in nicely now, they grip very nicely indeed :-)

It does feel quite fast I suppose, It could do with an upgraded IC as sometimes it does suffer from heatsoak

[Level 7 Boss]

Great car, really considered one but went for NA car instead.

Can the chassis handle all that power?

[rich83]

Level 7 Boss said:

Great car, really considered one but went for NA car instead.

Can the chassis handle all that power?

For the most part yes. There is no doubt that I would benefit from an LSD (£1800) if it was being tracked regularly but for road use it handles is very well.

Edited by rich83 on Saturday 6th September 13:30

[rich83]

<3 GTI by Rich Wigley, on Flickr

<3 GTI by Rich Wigley, on Flickr

[dunny83]

They look great How much room is there between the caliper and the wheel!? Looks tight

[rich83]

Cheers.

There is about 3mm clearance.

[Dr G]

I like your car a lot

[Mattknight1984]

Lovely car.

[rich83]

Thanks chaps.

Just been to santa pod.... 13.7 @ 106 bit disappointed with the time, just couldnt get a decent launch and grip wasnt very good. [/excuses]

[rich83]

Couple more bits on this...

Superpro ball joints to give more front camber...and poly bush front wishbone bush, so the front is now 100% polly bushed.

Also front H&R roll bar fitted.

Edited by thebraketester on Tuesday 21st March 14:48

[thebraketester]

Bilstein PSS10

Poly rear toe adjuster bush, as the OEM one snapped when adjusting it.






Terrible pic

Also had the intake ports and valves cleaned, as its on 92K now and these TFSI engines are prone to getting coked up.









It seems to be a bit happier now, and smoother on part throttle. It also seems to have fixed a very rough "cold start" problem I was having.


Rich

Edited by thebraketester on Friday 30th October 12:28

Edited by thebraketester on Tuesday 21st March 14:49

[AGK]

Looking good.

What's with the new name playa?

[Scho]

I'm fancying a silly fast 5 door one of these for family duties.

Very nice car and great modifications.

[Scho]

Do you have any idea what it stands you at?

[thebraketester]

Thanks

Not sure on total cost. I think you could buy a car and mods to get it to the same spec now for about 15k

[Carlos24]

Awesome car, love these wheels too the best ones for ahold I think.