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How to Make a Mk7 Volkswagen GTI as fast as a Honda Civic Type R
How did with make our Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI project car as fast as a Honda Civic Type R? Grassroots Motorsports Publisher Tom Suddard goes through the mods we made that made it quicker on track, yet still quite streetable.
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Host: Tom Suddard, Publisher
Video editing by: Chris Tropea, Associate Editor
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More Mk7 Volkswagen GTI articles on Grassroots Motorsports:
Why the Mk7 VW GTI is like a modern take on the EP3 Civic Si hatch: grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/2017-golf-gti/why-the-mk7-vw-gti-is-like-a-modern-take-on-the-ep/
Cleaning our direct injection GTI’s intake with walnut blasting: grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/2017-golf-gti/cleaning-our-direct-injection-gtis-intake-with-wal/
Can we get faster laps in our Mk7 GTI by upgrading the intercooler?: grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/2017-golf-gti/can-we-get-faster-laps-in-our-mk7-gti-by-upgrading/
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RoadSpy Supermount RS1 Camera Mount: A Rearview Mirror Mount? Let's See How It Works
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Tired of fumbling with suction-cup mounts for GoPro cameras, radar detectors and other devices? Well, RoadSpy offers the Supermount, a sturdy mount that works with the rearview mirrors in select Porsches and Mazdas. We decided to try one on our Porsche Cayman project car-see how it worked for us. #sponsoredcontent #RoadSpy #Porsche #PorscheCayman #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to ...
This Supercharged, LT-Swapped Studebaker Lark Rocks the Strip and the Street
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This isn’t your grandpa’s Studebaker Lark. It did a 10.7 on the drag strip during the $2000 Challenge. Find out what Calvin Nelson (@Nivlac57), did to this LT-swapped car that he’s had since he was 16 years old. #Studebaker #2000Challenge #StudebakerLark #LTswap #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to you by: Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com 034Motorsport: www.034motorsport.com VBOX Motorspo...
Which BMW F3X is the right one for motorsport? | Buyer's Guide
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The BMW F3X provides a great platform for motorsports. Here’s what you need to know when looking for one, with James Clay and Phil Wurz of BimmerWorld. #BMW #BMWF3X #BMW435i #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to you by: Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com 034Motorsport: www.034motorsport.com VBOX Motorsport: www.vboxmotorsport.co.uk Host: J.G. Pasterjak, Production Manager and Test Driver Int...
What's this?! The Ford Ranger-bodied Ford Police Interceptor that won the $2000 Challenge.
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What is this? It looks like a Ford Ranger, but the truck body rides on a Ford Taurus-based Police Interceptor. Learn more about Material Girls Racing’s winning entry in the 2024 Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Track #ford #fordranger #policeinterceptor #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to you by: Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com 034Motorsport: www.034motorsport.co...
Ford Mustang Dark Horse Track Test and Data Review
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The Ford Mustang Dark Horse has plenty of power-a total of 500 ponies, to be exact-but how does it actually do on track? Find out as our test driver J.G. Pasterjak took one around the Grassroots Motorsports official test track, the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park (FIRM). #ford #mustang #tracktest #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to you by: Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com 0...
This Carbon Fiber Racing Helmet Could Be Yours! Wear Your Helmet to Work Day 2024
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If you can’t get motorsport off your mind, why hide it? That’s the premise behind Wear Your Helmet to Work Day. Don that headgear at work on May 3, 2024, share on Instagram, tag Grassroots Motorsports and HMS Motorsport, and it could win you a brand-new Schuberth SP1 Carbon helmet. #HelmetDay #GrassrootsMotorsports #HMSMotorsport Grassroots Motorsports Wear Your Helmet to Work Day grassrootsmot...
How Does the 641-Horsepower Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Perform on Track? Here's the Data.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the automaker’s first high-performance EV. Sure, it has up to 641 horsepower-and it weighs nearly 5000 pounds-but how does it actually do on track? Find out as our test driver J.G. Pasterjak took one around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. #hyundai #ioniq5N #ioniq5 #GrassrootsMotorsports This video is brought to you by: Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com 034Motorsport: www.034...
The Fastest Cars Built for Under $2000 | The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge
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The Fastest Cars Built for Under $2000 | The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge
How to Fix a Rough Idle With Walnut Shell Blasting
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How to Fix a Rough Idle With Walnut Shell Blasting
This Porsche Cayman Has a Broken Transmission. Can We Fix It?
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This Porsche Cayman Has a Broken Transmission. Can We Fix It?
What Makes a Toyota Corolla a Great Race Car
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What Makes a Toyota Corolla a Great Race Car
Civic Type R vs. Toyota GR Corolla | Track Review With Data
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Civic Type R vs. Toyota GR Corolla | Track Review With Data
How to Choose the Perfect Track Tire | DIY Tire Test
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How to Choose the Perfect Track Tire | DIY Tire Test
Fixing Our Biggest Issue With Our Mk7 VW GTI | Intercooler Upgrade
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Fixing Our Biggest Issue With Our Mk7 VW GTI | Intercooler Upgrade
How CRC Gasoline 1-Tank Power Renew Helps Keep Your Fuel System Clean
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How CRC Gasoline 1-Tank Power Renew Helps Keep Your Fuel System Clean
Has Mazda Built the Ultimate Race Car With Its MX-5 Cup Car?
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Has Mazda Built the Ultimate Race Car With Its MX-5 Cup Car?
The All-New Ford Mustang GT3 Debuts at Daytona
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The All-New Ford Mustang GT3 Debuts at Daytona
What is Autocross? | How to Get Started
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What is Autocross? | How to Get Started
Does the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition Live Up to Its Name?
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Does the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition Live Up to Its Name?
CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner vs. Clean-R-Carb
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CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner vs. Clean-R-Carb
Our New Go-To Data System | VBOX HD Lite Review
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Our New Go-To Data System | VBOX HD Lite Review
Why You Should Put 15-Inch Tires on Your NA Mazda Miata
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Why You Should Put 15-Inch Tires on Your NA Mazda Miata
Why Jackie Ding Chose to Build a BMW M2 for Time Trials
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Why Jackie Ding Chose to Build a BMW M2 for Time Trials
Volkswagen GTI | 5 Reasons Why It's the Most Iconic Hot Hatch
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Volkswagen GTI | 5 Reasons Why It's the Most Iconic Hot Hatch
Do You Need to Clean Your Throttle Body? | CRC Throttle Body & Air-Intake Cleaner
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Do You Need to Clean Your Throttle Body? | CRC Throttle Body & Air-Intake Cleaner
How Justin Peachey Made His C6 Corvette Z06 Perform So Good on Track
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How Justin Peachey Made His C6 Corvette Z06 Perform So Good on Track
The Fastest FWD Car Ever at NCM | 1999 Turbo K-Powered Honda Civic
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The Fastest FWD Car Ever at NCM | 1999 Turbo K-Powered Honda Civic
NCM Motorsports Park Track Records Fall at the 2023 Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge
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NCM Motorsports Park Track Records Fall at the 2023 Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge
Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ | 5 Reasons Why It's the Do-It-All Sports Car
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Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ | 5 Reasons Why It's the Do-It-All Sports Car

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  • @mattgolder8416
    @mattgolder8416 4 години тому

    Title should say “A 034 advert”

  • @The888Redlich
    @The888Redlich 9 годин тому

    I fitted the same Falken tires in 195/60/14 on factory MX5 NA6 Limited Edition BBS 14x6” wheels. Looks stock but performs much better

  • @Malficion
    @Malficion 10 годин тому

    Then, the Type R equips 200tw tires and gains 2s. 😢

  • @whoismario
    @whoismario 13 годин тому

    Videos like this just make me want a CTR when I don’t even like them.

  • @whoismario
    @whoismario 13 годин тому

    Videos like this just make me want a CTR when I don’t even like them.

    • @jamaisvu2664
      @jamaisvu2664 9 годин тому

      Have you driven one? Not just putting around on the street either. The FK8 changed my opinion of the R model

  • @seanmason4036
    @seanmason4036 14 годин тому

    The catch can and pcv plate are great for track, but if you drive a significant amount of time on street, they cause a lot of crank pressure, which is going to lead to gaskets and seals leaking. Many of us have learned this the hard way. BL version of pcv with a CC is usually pretty effective, but full mk8 retrofit is better. Keep the TIP stock. It greatly affects crack pressure.

  • @future62
    @future62 18 годин тому

    Very cool, still some opportunity for more w/o sacrificing reliability

  • @dha588
    @dha588 20 годин тому

    I just bought myself 195 50 15 tires for my miata nb2 . What should i expect? I had 205 50 16 but i got a good deal on the 15, i couldn't resist from buying them

  • @REALBanannaman
    @REALBanannaman 21 годину тому

    It already is faster than a type R 🤣

  • @gabeallen1212
    @gabeallen1212 23 години тому

    Did you feel the need to intstall an aftermarket oil cooler? Im running a stage 3 GTI and after a few pulls the oil gets pretty hot. I'm planning on tracking it in the future and am wondering if I can just get away with a catch can system.

    • @REALBanannaman
      @REALBanannaman 21 годину тому

      Take off the stupid catch can, add a oil cooler

  • @CallumMcK99
    @CallumMcK99 День тому

    Code the VAQ diff to increased traction, this will essentially make the LSD work more/better :)

  • @keizeph4655
    @keizeph4655 День тому

    Do you have a video on how to install the catch can? Had it for a while and did not route the drain back to the turbo due to it seeming like a daunting task and not to much documentation on how to do it.

  • @H8HotWeather
    @H8HotWeather День тому

    Is this about the gti or advertising for 034 😂😂😂

  • @jasonyang2288
    @jasonyang2288 День тому

    pls support local business

  • @jheyhey39
    @jheyhey39 2 дні тому

    You can drive to work on 200 TW! Just saying

    • @xtrekrex
      @xtrekrex День тому

      Especially endurance 200TWs

  • @TorArneRysstad
    @TorArneRysstad 2 дні тому

    Very interesting, but could you please avoid starting sentences with the word "so"?

  • @caly5328
    @caly5328 2 дні тому

    I have a bugeye sprite with an sbc 383ci It's more a cruiser than a race car

  • @1979lhs
    @1979lhs 3 дні тому

    가슴웅장해진다😮

  • @karstgeo7290
    @karstgeo7290 3 дні тому

    Good stuff! Sport dampers were a big miss here while you had it apart for springs...Koni or Bilstein dampers have seen a drop in lap time over the stockers.

  • @Enjoytheinbetween
    @Enjoytheinbetween 3 дні тому

    How do you feel about this engine? That cam seems aggressive. I’m on the list to purchase one but keep thinking about the gm 430 then upgrade the cam just a bit.

  • @artistgtb
    @artistgtb 3 дні тому

    Nice

  • @jessebarrett7968
    @jessebarrett7968 3 дні тому

    I think Randy Pobst subbed in for Shute. All the same, these cars set amazing times compared to the tube frame hill climb EVs.

  • @jasonmx5
    @jasonmx5 5 днів тому

    Super common on DFI engines. My '14 Cayman S was all nasty in the intake ports. I ended up creating a catch can system to help prevent it from happening in the future.

  • @Charlemagne89
    @Charlemagne89 5 днів тому

    Just goes to show you that lowering your laptime is not about power, it's about pretty much everything else!

    • @seanmason4036
      @seanmason4036 14 годин тому

      Except they did add 80hp and 100 tq.

  • @SlowDriverSean
    @SlowDriverSean 5 днів тому

    Replacing the full set of mounts only takes 2 hours in the driveway- you guys could do it easy and it’s worth it!

  • @SlowDriverSean
    @SlowDriverSean 5 днів тому

    How do you deal with the DSG auto upshift? Even with my 034 trans tune the damn thing will auto shift in manual. 034 told me it is a built in dsg safety feature they won’t turn off, but it is so annoying! I’ll drop two gears coming out of a corner because the car will auto “safety” up shift while I’m mid manual shift. Very annoying. 2018 autobahn.

    • @Grassrootsmotorsports
      @Grassrootsmotorsports 3 дні тому

      If you put the car over into S then use the paddles on the steering wheel to shift it will hold gear in our experience.

    • @SlowDriverSean
      @SlowDriverSean 3 дні тому

      Oh yeah I’m in S, manual, and traction fully off via obd11, all the good stuff. It will shift at 6500-6900 automatically regardless of mode . 034 confirmed that is normal behavior in manual mode due to the auto shift safety feature they kept on with the factory tcu. It is very frustrating

    • @SlowDriverSean
      @SlowDriverSean 3 дні тому

      @@Grassrootsmotorsports I just heard back from 034 today. They have adjusted the auto shift point to 7400 RPM on a new update just posted, which should fix this issue! Very exciting.

    • @LoveLikeaHurricane
      @LoveLikeaHurricane 3 дні тому

      @@SlowDriverSean ....so wouldn't that mean it would still auto up shift...when you hit redline?

    • @SlowDriverSean
      @SlowDriverSean 3 дні тому

      @@LoveLikeaHurricaneno. Redline is 7100 - so it will hit redline first. If it can’t get past 7100 rpm, it won’t hit 7400, and therefore won’t auto shift.

  • @jeremymitchell8470
    @jeremymitchell8470 5 днів тому

    I’d love to see the same comparison with a Mk8. Seat of the pants tells me that the Mk8 rotates better and more predictably than the Mk7.

  • @ericmichel3857
    @ericmichel3857 6 днів тому

    I use track pads and for brake squeal I have tried so many different products that just don't work, or they work temporarily. However I have found a product that (for me) works long term (years) on street/track cars. Actually there are two brands and they both seem to be the same and I have tried both with 100% success. The products are: Gunk Brake Squeal Treatment or CRC 05080 De-Squeak Brake Conditioning Treatment . It is a very unusual product and is not easy to find, I have found it at Auto Part stores before but now all I can find is the CRC product and only online. It is like gray spray paint and you apply it to the rotor friction surface. I know what you are thinking but it burns off almost immediately and does not affect braking at all. The only downside is you have to completely remove the rotors to completely spray both sides, let it set for an hour then reinstall. If you want to completely eliminate squeaking with aggressive track pads, I am telling you this will do it, and it lasts for years. Apparently the squeaking comes from minor imperfections in the disk edge of the pad to rotor surface and with light contact this causes sticky hard pads to vibrate. This stuff fills in those imperfections and... It is funny the online reviews are mixed and this stuff is the only thing that I find works 100%. The only thing I can think is they are not applying it properly trying to do it without removing the rotors. I can't recommend this stuff highly enough.

  • @garrettxowens
    @garrettxowens 6 днів тому

    Would be neat to keep a running 'leader board' of lap times to compare

  • @angelobauza3964
    @angelobauza3964 6 днів тому

    I will keep praying he gets it back

  • @js2000honda
    @js2000honda 6 днів тому

    25k GTI -> 35k GTI?

  • @Smilesalot1023
    @Smilesalot1023 6 днів тому

    Love the way you kept retesting after each mod.

  • @shibaspeed
    @shibaspeed 6 днів тому

    How do you deal with fogged up glasses?

    • @Grassrootsmotorsports
      @Grassrootsmotorsports 6 днів тому

      Commercial anti-fog cleaners work pretty well. But the big thing is temperature equalization. Make sure you aren't sitting in an air-conditioned car before you get your helmet on with your glasses. Put your helmet on early and get your glasses on ASAP to make sure everything equalizes in temperature and fogging will be minimal.

  • @FreshYoungDude
    @FreshYoungDude 6 днів тому

    How much money for all those parts?

    • @SlowDriverSean
      @SlowDriverSean 5 днів тому

      It’s not too bad but depends what parts you’re asking about.

    • @ChoPi-Eww
      @ChoPi-Eww 3 дні тому

      It sounds like they went crazy, but they actually chose wisely. They avoided exhaust, calipers and coilovers. And the DSG allowed them to avoid upgrading clutch and flywheel. That alone saves thousands. The wheel/ tire combo was probably the most expensive addition.

    • @gabeallen1212
      @gabeallen1212 23 години тому

      they have a series where they go into depth on the parts they chose from about a year ago

  • @2006Mercury
    @2006Mercury 7 днів тому

    Wow

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml 8 днів тому

    Which is better a stock GR corolla or that mk7 GTi you built for the track? Whicj got better times

    • @Grassrootsmotorsports
      @Grassrootsmotorsports 7 днів тому

      Our MK7 GTI put down a faster time at the FIRM. You can check out where it landed overall on our lap chart here: grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/firm-lap-times/

    • @Joe-eg7ml
      @Joe-eg7ml 7 днів тому

      @@Grassrootsmotorsports honestly which would u rather have?

    • @Grassrootsmotorsports
      @Grassrootsmotorsports 6 днів тому

      @@Joe-eg7ml The GTI put down faster times, but only after some serious prep and lots of laps of sorting. It also needed some tuning trickery to unlock its chassis completely from nannies. On the other hand, the GRC feels like you can get 100% of its potential out of the chassis shortly after popping behind the wheel. And some camber and a set of good tires is only going to make it faster. On still another hand, the GTI has a more upscale, premium feel. I think we're up to about five hands now. Ultimately, if you're tossing me the keys and titles to both, I think the GRC has more ultimate potential and more of an air of specialness that gives it the edge. They're two very competent and fun cars, though.

    • @Joe-eg7ml
      @Joe-eg7ml 6 днів тому

      @Grassrootsmotorsports thank you for the in-depth explanation. I was thinking about trading in my mk7 gti for a GRC

    • @Grassrootsmotorsports
      @Grassrootsmotorsports 4 дні тому

      @@Joe-eg7ml You'll certainly be upgrading the warranty :)

  • @n3rdstrength
    @n3rdstrength 8 днів тому

    I really want one of these cars but need to wait a few more years. As a 41 year old that's driven manual my whole life, I gotta say I'm kind of over it. I will likely buy an auto version of this car. I'm an avid sim racer, my setup has a clutch and H pattern shifter and I very, very rarely use it. Being able to left foot brake the whole time and just concentrate on my lines without dicking with heel/toeing simply leads to better laps and racing.

  • @szczurrat2402
    @szczurrat2402 9 днів тому

    If you need a 3rd inheritor.. let me know.

  • @MikeMcCarthy240sx
    @MikeMcCarthy240sx 10 днів тому

    Has anyone been able to find anything that explains the SHAPES of all of the helmets? There is no auto helmet seller in my state to try them on.

  • @bryanrolland2967
    @bryanrolland2967 10 днів тому

    Which cam did you choose from TT?

  • @ybaha1995
    @ybaha1995 11 днів тому

    The GRC is only good for a lap or two at a time before things start to overheat. It is not possible to put a hitch on a CTR. Those are both deal breakers for me. Maybe I need another new BRZ?

  • @LukeVMH-Games
    @LukeVMH-Games 11 днів тому

    i run 20 inch wheels. idc about tiire llife but ive been on the same tire for 2- years and just had the wear checked the other da. theyre fine.... i only care about HP not treadlife

  • @zacharyparis
    @zacharyparis 11 днів тому

    Brakes are big enough. All you need is DOT 4 fluid and track pads. You won’t have any fade.

  • @robertbryden9590
    @robertbryden9590 12 днів тому

    qdoss to you orsum

  • @MrTL3wis
    @MrTL3wis 12 днів тому

    Don't go to 5 Hz on ride rates. That's way too stiff. The spring rate of your suspension will be limited by the spring rate of your tire. You likely won't even want to be over more than about 3.5Hz, if that. The rear ride frequency should be about 10-20% *LOWER* than the front. This *IS NOT* a flat ride combo and you don't want flat ride spring rates if you're going to be on the track. Also, put bars on the thing and get a set of dampers that actually work. The bars can be done very inexpensively and the dampers are something you just can't compromise. Your best option would be an old set of Ohlins TT44's or Penske's or something like that. I bet you could find *something* sitting on a back shelf collecting dust if you called the enough shops.

  • @MrTL3wis
    @MrTL3wis 12 днів тому

    I love this build. Well done!

  • @weedshoes5089
    @weedshoes5089 15 днів тому

    Maybe it feels tuat way because it's the size of a proper sports sedan.

  • @awakenthesleepinglion6377
    @awakenthesleepinglion6377 15 днів тому

    What brakes do you use on the rear?

  • @ponypowertrucking
    @ponypowertrucking 16 днів тому

    As someone who has driven a 2021 Huracan Evo I can verify these are track beasts out of the box

  • @robertlaw2304
    @robertlaw2304 16 днів тому

    I just ordered one for my ND