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  1. ImolaR

    MK 7 CoverCraft form-fit car cover

    Custom made cover for use indoors (parking garage for example). Cost over $400 new. I no longer need it, and only used it for about 6 months. Feel free to DM me instead of checking out through eBay (up to you). Payment will be PayPal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133373194395?ul_noapp=true
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    Strange tire wear?

    Hey guys, Curious about the tire wear I'm seeing on my fronts. The tires have about 20k mi on them and were rotated and aligned about 5k mi ago at VW. They're Michelin Sport 4S that I bought in 2017. Anyone seen similar wear? No track days on these and I don't drive particularly aggressive, DCC...
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    EBC Yellow Stuff torched after DE

    Check out these pics. This is the condition of my front pads after just one track day at Sebring. The front right are a bit worse than the left, presumably because of the 'torque vectoring'. EBC advertise yellow as a "trackable street pad," but I'm not so sure... Sent from my iPhone...
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    Melted brake electric sensor

    While installing some new rotors, I noticed this wire hanging freely. It's totally fired, not sure which track day it was from. No warning lights on dash. What should be done? From what I could see this wire goes directly into the inboard face of the caliper, not into a brake pad. I'm running...
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    Poly control arm bushing any good?

    Curious if buying and installing these is worth the trouble. Anyone on here happy with it? Or is the difference negligible? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/front-polyurethane-control-arm-bushing-kit-without-hardware/008692ecs02-01kt/
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    Clutch is slipping..

    My clutch is starting to slip, happens when boost comes on after 3k RPM, only in higher gears on the highway for example. I have 17k miles on the clock. Admittedly I have not been too easy on it, including two track days..but I'm not at all happy about the situation. VW quoted me $2,200.00 out...
  7. ImolaR

    Spring cleaning: Clay your car (pics)

    Decided after having the car for 1.5yrs and not having compounded it, that it was time to do some paint correction. Did a bunch of research on claying cars, you can watch AMMO NYC's fantastic Youtube videos for great advice on when and how to do any kind of car detailing. It was a very simple...
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    Recommendations for upgraded rotors on stock calipers?

    My stock rotors are just about kaput, after two days at the track and 15k miles. Trying to find a upgraded set that are at least grooved/slotted for an improvement at the track. Already have ECB yellow stuff pads which helped a lot. Any ideas? Experience?
  9. ImolaR

    If you have a manual...

    ...and haven't installed a short shifter, do it. Go buy it right now. Fantastic mod and for $75.00 there are no excuses! :) Can't believe I waited 1.5 years :eek:
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    Dedicated track wheel/tire set up on R

    Need some clarity on this..I have destroyed the OEM tires, ContiSport5P from two track days, plus 15k miles. I am going to replace them with Pilot Sport 4s for the road. Thats all fine. My question is this; does it pay to have dedicated wheel/tire set up for my car? I am planning on tracking...
  11. ImolaR

    Help: car won't start, electrical issue. (Video attached)

    Stuck from home...disconnected battery, car start up sequence still the same as in the video. https://youtu.be/KWrX_70PBH0
  12. ImolaR

    Vote which color R you bought

    Curious what the numbers are! Vote! If the color you bought wasn't your first choice, comment what you would have bought instead.
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    6spd or DTC poll

    Just curious what the numbers were on the forum. Edit: I meant DCT!
  14. ImolaR

    Did some custom engine cover painting

    Did some custom engine cover painting (UPDATE 08/28) Updated: Paint has held up perfectly. No peeling or discoloring after 4 months of heat. Cheers _______________________________________________________________ Decided to add a little color to my engine bay. I'm happy with the...
  15. ImolaR

    GTI Clubsport S achieves 7:49.21 'Ring time!

    Bravo VW! Fastest FWD road car to make it round the Ring. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a29056/front-wheel-dive-nurburgring-record-gti-clubsport-s/ Really impressive. A stock mk7 R gets round in 8:14. I know the Clubsport S is a track focused car like the Leon Cupra...
  16. ImolaR

    upgrade rotors?

    Has anyone upgraded their rotors/pads/stainless lines while keeping the stock caliper for track and street use? I want to get some grooved rotors that fit the OEM caliper. I do not want the ECS rotors because they are made in Taiwan. Also what are your experiences with pads for street AND track...
  17. ImolaR

    Camber and toe-in Golf R

    I went to the track last weekend for the first time. The car performed very well, but my instructor, who has a spec miata and new Zo6, recommended that I give the car a degree or two of comber up front and a degree or two of toe in at the back. Who here has experience with this adjustment for...
  18. ImolaR

    First trackday!

    I finally made it out to Sebring with performance driving group today. I had a hell of a time in my Golf. The car performed beyond what I had expected. The car was very neutral, some push of course but most of the time very manageable, even had the back begin to rotate which surprised me. Im...
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    license plate LEDs

    Back when I got bumped into (:mad:) one of the LEDs that illuminate the license plate broke. Ive found the part number 1K8 943 021 B, but I cant find a supplier that ships to the US. Can anyone provide a company that does? Thanks
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    Oil change?

    Going to a trackday next weekend at Sebring. I have 7500 miles on my car and its running on the original oil. Do you guys think I should replace the oil before or after the event?
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