I think this is the only forum I've ever been on where like 15 guys have stayed for years. Wish this thing was hopping like it was back in the day. Where if you weren't around you were 20 pages behind and all you could say was fuck it, too much to read.
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The Golfmk OFF-TOPIC chat (Part 11)
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I think this is the only forum I've ever been on where like 15 guys have stayed for years. Wish this thing was hopping like it was back in the day. Where if you weren't around you were 20 pages behind and all you could say was fuck it, too much to read.
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Most have moved on to other platforms. The people with their mkvs still seem to be doing full retard builds. Mine will be back up and running in the next month.
Yea, actually the STI went through another engine failure(surprise lol) but it's getting built this time. Getting the engine back today.
merkeyterkey
The Real FLATTIRE
- Location
- Pawnee, IN
Nah son
where you at now?
merkeyterkey
The Real FLATTIRE
- Location
- Pawnee, IN
Back in Illinois, you still living with the Asians?
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
bon qui qui
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Charlotte
I'm kinda glad my Subie is gone sometimes.
You happier? What are you doing now for work? And yep, still living with Rus and Nick.
Lol, first one failed under warranty so it wasn't that bad. Everything was taken care of. This one has been a huge project. Setting everything up for 500whp. Right now the only things I don't have are EL headers, FMIC, and my turbo. Going to break it in on the stock stuff and make sure everything is golden.
You miss it, but having a taco is better in my opinion.
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Hope it works out for you. Buddy of mine had a WRX that he converted into an STI (engine, drivetrain, everything else) and he was pushing over 600awhp. He finally went to the Evo world after his 3rd or 4th engine. Granted the Evo was never 100% bulletproof, but at 550-600 it was pretty good. It started giving him issues when he was pushing 42-43psi on his 6266 and I'm guessing 800-850whp (2.0L).
If any of you guys care, here is my build thread. http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-members-journals/289842-tylers-13-swp-sti-updated-1-25-2017-a.html
Honestly, most people in my power range don't have a lot of issues with built engines. If they are done correctly a lot of them last. I'm shooting for 480whp on E85. So high 300's on 91oct. Even if I have another engine failure, that wasn't the majority of the cost. It was all the little items, injectos, clutches, etc, etc.
I love Evo's, but I couldn't ever daily drive one. It sounds fucking horrible.
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Yeah he doesn't daily his old 9. He has an Evo 4 now. Well, technically it's a Mirage but the previous owner bought an Evo 4 and literally swapped everything over besides the dashboard (it's still LHD). Going to be a wicked restoration when he's through with it.
(bringing this over to this page if everyone skips over it.)
Makes sense. Weird how a car is a few different cars in different countries. Like is a mirage a lancer in Aus or something.
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Hahaha that's what I said when he told me that.