Nigelp Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 My main car is a Mazda 6, 2.3 sport that I`ve had since new. I started going to the Nurburgring in 2005 and quickly decided that I could afford to keep taking the Mazda round. December 2006 saw me buy a MK2 Golf, partially stripped track car, I did some work on it, took it over to Germany at Easter, then wrote it off I brought the shell back home and in 5 weeks went from this: to this: I did a photo `diary` of the build, I`d never done anything like that before so it was a bit of a daunting project, but looking back, it went suprisingly well. I managed to do 185 Laps of the ring this year and although it isnt all about times, my best was an 8:46, which really showed me how well the car went. I plan to take the Zed round once, just so it can earn its sticker... Rather than post the whole build here, I`ll thought i`d link to it on ClubGTi. http://www.clubgti.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=126104 Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Very nicely nigel, i'm a big fan of the mk2 golf, i had three gti's , they are quite simple mechanically and suspension wise but very effective fitting the new loom looks like a nightmare i had vibratech mounts all round on my rado, they made a big difference the weak point on the mk2 is the handbrake, sticks, seizes and doesnt work well , you can fit mk4 calipers on the rear which are much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hi Nigel, There's a few who do track days on here. Here's mine, (alway ready for an excuse to post a picture)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 love that kev my bro has an imp blue escort cosworth minter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 love that kev my bro has an imp blue escort cosworth minter Does he track it? I need to get some track time in. New Years Resolution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Just finished reading that thread. Couldn’t stop. Excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 looks good nigel. i'm gunna save your link in my favorites. looks like an interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 May do Donnington GP on 29th March.....what do you think. May also do the charity PAX rides. Nice Golf by the way. Another fine example here http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/284172.htm love that kev my bro has an imp blue escort cosworth minter Does he track it? I need to get some track time in. New Years Resolution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 May do Donnington GP on 29th March.....what do you think. Sounds like a plan. Never done the full circuit. Is this direct with Donington Park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 You know where I go....and book before the 1st and get it for £160. Hint, there will be one or two lotus there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 You know where I go....and book before the 1st and get it for £160. Hint, there will be one or two lotus there. I see. £160 though ain't cheap for Donno but I suppose its the GP circuit. I need to do a cheap track day to see if the diff settles down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hi Nigel, The golf looks great. I have some fond memories of previous GTI's I've owned and the MK2 was my favourite. I also enjoy getting out on track and like Kev, I don't need much of an excuse to post up a piccy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 one of mine then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary G Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelp Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 What were you driving ? not B73 BYE by any chance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelp Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Gary, This will be You I follow for a few laps then http://www.vimeo.com/2393752 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M350ZB Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Quality vid , defo thinking of a track toy for next year if money permits, allthough think both girlfriend and parents would have another case of too many cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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