Hurdy's 470bhp Cupra MK3

[Hurdy]

Well the brake upgrade is done.

TTRS calipers, RS3 vented dust shields, RS3 brake ducts, Vagbremtechnic caliper adapters, HEL braided brake lines, GTI Clubsport S discs, OEM pads for road and Brembo fast road/race pads for track and 5mm spacers to clear the calipers from the Team Dynamics 1.2 alloys 18x8” - 5x112 And ET45. Discs are 900 grams a side lighter than OEM and the calipers are a shocking 6.5kg a side lighter. A total saving of over 15kgs on the unsprung and unsprung rotating mass, which makes a huge difference.
REVO engine and transmission mounts also went in the car, which tightens things up nicely, but does give a little extra NVH.

 

[Xpo]

Oh my...that is the exact same brake upgrade I’ve been kicking myself around in doing! Stock calipers are so silly heavy!

 

[Hurdy]

Oh my...that is the exact same brake upgrade I’ve been kicking myself around in doing! Stock calipers are so silly heavy!

Yep. Stupid heavy. So much extra weight that I can actually feel the difference.

 

[Hurdy]

So, new year and new targets.

This year my goals are to run a sub 12 second quarter mile with a terminal speed of over 120mph.

Next up is to get to the Nurburgring and knock out a sub 8 minute lap. Booked for 26th October.

100-200kph target is to do a sub 8 second GPS verified run.

It would be great to knock out a GPS target speed maximum of over 180mph too.

This year I’d also like to add a little more show with the go, so some sweet visual tweaks should be added too.

Roll on 2018.

Should be a good one.

 

[rryans11]

Car's going great John, giving me ideas for my cupra lol.

 

[N8KOW]

Well the brake upgrade is done.

TTRS calipers, RS3 vented dust shields, RS3 brake ducts, Vagbremtechnic caliper adapters, HEL braided brake lines, GTI Clubsport S discs, OEM pads for road and Brembo fast road/race pads for track and 5mm spacers to clear the calipers from the Team Dynamics 1.2 alloys 18x8” - 5x112 And ET45. Discs are 900 grams a side lighter than OEM and the calipers are a shocking 6.5kg a side lighter. A total saving of over 15kgs on the unsprung and unsprung rotating mass, which makes a huge difference.
REVO engine and transmission mounts also went in the car, which tightens things up nicely, but does give a little extra NVH.

Was it all plug and play Hurdy?

 

[Hurdy]

Was it all plug and play Hurdy?

Yes, quite and easy fit and will all go under my 17” OZ alloys too.

 

[N8KOW]

Yes, quite and easy fit and will all go under my 17” OZ alloys too.

Good lad, do you not miss 4WD from the Golf R?

 

[Hurdy]

Good lad, do you not miss 4WD from the Golf R?

Sometimes, but it is a trade off. The Cupra is lighter and handles better than the 6R. Once up and running it is as quick as the R too.

 

[N8KOW]

Sometimes, but it is a trade off. The Cupra is lighter and handles better than the 6R. Once up and running it is as quick as the R too.

Interesting isn't it, they both have their strengths and weaknesses, I used to have a S2+ ED30 DSG, then Golf 7R, now, GLA 45 and soon Cupra ST 4Drive DSG, and I don't miss FWD at all

 

[Hurdy]

Interesting isn't it, they both have their strengths and weaknesses, I used to have a S2+ ED30 DSG, then Golf 7R, now, GLA 45 and soon Cupra ST 4Drive DSG, and I don't miss FWD at all

Fwd Cupra lacks straightline traction, but everywhere else it is a great car

 

[Chester]

Absolutely bloomin' crazy! I love it! So when's the next run at the Pod? I'm guessing you're praying for ideal ambient temperature and conditions on the day for that perfect run.

 

[Hurdy]

Absolutely bloomin' crazy! I love it! So when's the next run at the Pod? I'm guessing you're praying for ideal ambient temperature and conditions on the day for that perfect run.

I’d settle for a day when I can get there and it isn’t either raining or snowing!
The new surface at the Pod is supposed to be a lot better for fwd launches now.
Hoping for 11’s this year, plus a few trackdays.

 

[N8KOW]

Fwd Cupra lacks straightline traction, but everywhere else it is a great car

Yeah I'd agree with that Hurdy What power is she running now?

 

[Major Tom]

Well the brake upgrade is done.

RS3 vented dust shields
GTI Clubsport S discs

Isn't the RS3 brakes (and shields) 370 mm while the Clubsports are 340?

 

[Hurdy]

Yeah I'd agree with that Hurdy What power is she running now?

I have two maps, one for track, which is around 440bhp and lower, safer boost. Then a higher boost map for the Dragstrip, which is running around 470bhp at 1.95bar.

 

[Hurdy]

Isn't the RS3 brakes (and shields) 370 mm while the Clubsports are 340?

The shields aren’t quite that big, but do stick out a little from the discs.

 

[Hurdy]

Roll on RWYB.

 

[Hurdy]

Brakes......and new wheels.

 

[billman]

Nice wheel setup and brake setup! Are these team dynamics pro race 1.3 19x8? What ET are they if you dont mind me asking?