Thermal Imaging
I borrowed a Flir Thermal Imaging camera to see what was happening when the car was hot. I`ve taken a normal photo then the thermal image is shown afterwards for […]
Read More »
Clutch Failure and Helix replacement
The Clutch failed engaged at Silverstone giving me no drive. I could select gears but it was as if my foot was always pressing the clutch pedal even though I […]
Read More »
VW Clutch Fork reinforcement
The clutch was struggling to engage and disengage at Silverstone and I thought the clutch fork was failing. This is not uncommon on the 02A and 02J gearboxes. The leverage […]
Read More »
Repacking an SKF Wheel bearing with High Temperature Grease
Standard front wheel bearings are fine for road use but can often fail when put under the loads of a track car. The increased temperatures can cause the standard grease […]
Read More »
Blyton Park with Mission Motorsport
I`ve been very fortunate to be able to take out passengers who are part of Mission Motorsport. Mission Motorsport’s aim: “The Aim of Mission Motorsport is to aid in the […]
Read More »
Destination Nurburgring #16 September 2016
I don`t write other articles online, these reports just started out as a way of capturing my thoughts and feelings of an event so I could read it back over […]
Read More »
New Alloy Wheel bolt hole cleaning
If you ever get a set of Alloys powdercoated or buy some brand new ones you`ll need to clean the bolt holes of any coating. As the wheels are used […]
Read More »
Cadwell Park 18th August 2016
Before Cadwell I checked the alignment and felt a tiny amount of slack in the steering. Checked Rod ends, Steering U/J, Rack mounts and still nothing. Wedged wood between the […]
Read More »
KAAZ Plate diff stripdown.
Back in 2015 I discussed Plate vs ATB Diffs for the Golf The general consensus was all proper FWD Race cars use Plate Diffs. They require maintenance and put more loads […]
Read More »
Snetterton 300 June 2016
Snetterton had been booked since March and as we were taking 15 cars from Northloop, MSV sorted us out with a couple of double garages next to each other so […]
Read More »
Destination Nurburgring #14 April 2016
Another report that ended up FAR longer than planned so grab a cuppa. Or 2…. After the disappointment at the Spa/Nurburgring trip, I was a little apprehensive on my way […]
Read More »
Blyton Park. April 2016
DN14 was supposed to be the next outing but to be quite honest, the last thing I wanted to do was travel all the way to Germany and find there […]
Read More »
Spa and Nurburgring Trackdays. April 2016
Back in December 2015 I saw Circuit Days had a trackday at the Nurburgring on Friday 8th April. The timing worked really well as it was Easter half term so […]
Read More »
Donington Park GP. March 2016
There is a distinct lack of photos from Donington. I forgot the small camera I usually take and have only a few from my phone and others I`ve borrowed from […]
Read More »
Splitter and Airdam
Why Plywood ? Well as I`ve said before, it`s cheap, easy to form and does the job. A friend commented that the McLaren 650s GT3 championship winning race car uses […]
Read More »
Manifold & Turbo check
I decided it would be a good idea to check the manifold repair I made in the summer. I have a few overseas trackdays coming up, so it makes sense […]
Read More »
Brands Hatch December 2015
For the last couple of years I`ve done Brands Hatch with MazdaOnTrack on the first Friday in December. It`s a great way to end the year and whilst the weather […]
Read More »
Engine Build
Before we went to Mexico, I posted a `wanted` thread on ClubGTi for a replacement engine. I NEEDED a new block, pistons and crank. I already have all the other […]
Read More »
Oulton Park November 2015
Crap drive over on the M62, traffic was particularly bad, added another 30 minutes to a 90 minute drive, but arrived, signed on and unloaded the Golf. Steve didn`t have […]
Read More »
Destination Nurburgring #13. September 2015
You might want to grab a cuppa if you are going to read this, it ended up being a bit longer than planned. Quite a bit longer actually… Just reading […]
Read More »