Amazing start of the 2017 season, my 2001 GTI runs perfectly and looks reliable. I started the season on new Nitto NT-01, 245/45R17 on 2001 Audi rims. The tires are wide and heavy but the stage 1 APR compensates for it.
My solution on the weakest point of the GTI (brakes) works absolutely perfectly.
The homemade cooling system makes my brakes too cold ! I am running DTC-60 pads in the front. I have to driver "aggressively" to maintain the right pad temperature.The front caliper temperature inside is just 180F, the rotors are 600F.
I am at the next stage on improving this GTI. The body roll is important since I am pushing really hard this GTI. In order to gain speed I need to improve the handling which is already exceptionally good considering my speed.
Which suspension kit give the best handling versus bucks ? Something around $1000 ? Need to reduce body roll.
Which are the best option reduce weight? The GTI runs empty with one seat. Where are those heavy body parts for comfort that I can cut out or replace ?
My solution on the weakest point of the GTI (brakes) works absolutely perfectly.
The homemade cooling system makes my brakes too cold ! I am running DTC-60 pads in the front. I have to driver "aggressively" to maintain the right pad temperature.The front caliper temperature inside is just 180F, the rotors are 600F.
I am at the next stage on improving this GTI. The body roll is important since I am pushing really hard this GTI. In order to gain speed I need to improve the handling which is already exceptionally good considering my speed.
Which suspension kit give the best handling versus bucks ? Something around $1000 ? Need to reduce body roll.
Which are the best option reduce weight? The GTI runs empty with one seat. Where are those heavy body parts for comfort that I can cut out or replace ?