Engine build August 2020 Supertech Valve fitment issues and resolution.
Shortly after the engine build in 2015, I replaced the OEM pistons and twin head gaskets with some Wossner low…
Snetterton August 2020
I haven’t been to Snetterton since 2016, I really like the circuit but it takes hours and hours to get…
Ringmeisters Prime Nurburgring July 2020
Donington Park last week was a complete success with zero car issues. My back to back testing of the closed…
Donington Park 4th July 2020
Donington is my second closest circuit, and I haven’t been since 2018 so was keen to get back this year.…
Laser cut custom sill stands
A couple of years ago I added some Sill jacking points to the Golf, the long term plan was to…
Cadwell Park 10th June 2020 First Post-Lockdown Trackday
Cadwell Park was my first post lockdown track day and had been booked since early January. Little did I know…
Sill jacking point. #Updated June 2020 with rear tubes.
The problem with adding a flat floor and side skirts to aid Aero on the car means jacking the car…
Oulton Park Feb 2020 TrackObsession
I took a couple of guys from work with me to Oulton for the trackday today. They are both keen…
Gripper plate differential fitting and gearbox bearing preload setting
I felt something was amiss with my diff in September but simply haven`t had the time to remove the gearbox…
Over tyre trailer strap
The question of how to strap your car onto a trailer is something that gets asked pretty regularly so I`ve…
Oulton Park December 2019
Matt’s E36 hasn’t seen much tracktime over the last 4 years. When he was completing his degree he simply didn`t…
Spa Francorchamps October 2019
After a couple of trouble free days during the Destination Nurburgring 22 trackday I woke this morning looking forward to…
Destination Nurburgring DN22 September 2019
After the low oil pressure caused the main bearing failure at Ringmeisters in July, I was particularly careful preparing for…
Brands GP September 2019
“Nige, you simply have to drive Brands GP, you`ll love it ! “. Over the last 10 years I’ve lost…
Ringmeisters Prime 2019 Nurburgring Trackday
I have never been more prepared and confident heading across to the Ring for a trackday. I always set off…
Bedford GT 10th June 2019
After fitting the new turbo and getting the golf remapped on the Dyno I was very keen to do a…
Converting a standard rubber engine mount to polyurethane
I noticed when the car was on the Dyno earlier this year there was more engine movement than expected. Looking…
440HP @ 1.5Bar. Dyno mapping part 2.
Arrived at EFI-Parts for Chris to map DTAFast S80Pro ECU on the Golf with the new Owen Developments GT2868HTA turbo…
Exhaust manifold collector failure and repair 2019
At the Circuit Days event, both Matt and I were sure we could smell some exhaust fumes under the bonnet…
Nurburgring April 2019 Circuit Days
I`ve been attending Nürburgring trackdays since 2013. I`ve noticed over the last couple of years that they are selling out…