Edition 30 1000 miles and run in

 

 Pic taken on 3rd tank of fuel , did some runs to Manchester today so its now over 1000 miles and I would consider run in :-) let the fun begin ........ Checked the oil and surprisingly it hasnt used any yet! Washed today and found the first stonechip , bang smack in the middle of the bonnet. I guess a touch up stick is in order ! Car running great and very strong low and mid range The only fly in the ointment is a 'grumble' when pulling away quickly from the drivetrain. Maybe its the clutch bedding in , but for now we will see how it goes!

std vs edition 30 golf gti power and torque curves

Heres a direct overlay of superchips graphs for std and edition 30 golfs.

600 miles and counting.....

As it shows 305 miles on a tank (Optimax) @ 25.5 MPG average which isnt too bad :-)

first Edition 30 mpg / no plate holes filled

Pic 1 = first fill up of fuel while running in
Pic 2 = front number plate plinths filled in by some of B&Q's finest grommets

230 miles / 23 MPG average , car now at a total of 400 miles (did lots of miles today after taking the pic!)

So far no oil used at all

Car running great and already freeing up nicely , still a bit of a dodgy feel while taking up drive on the clutch , so we will see how that goes.
Funny , but sounds like a diesel/petrol hybrid when idleing (my old high lift cammed 1380 mini was quieter!) , but apparently many are like that.
As soon as you take the revs above idle it sounds sweet as a nut.

Car run great on a trip to Southport and back. Ride the wave of torque ;-)

BMW 135i vs Audi TT 3.2V6 vs Golf GTI Ed30 review

Full report as PDF

OSIR pod and DEFI 52mm guage ordered

ordered from ttshop.com (uk importer of OSIR parts in UK)

OPOD MONO RHD gauge pod + 52mm DEFI Blue Racer Boost Gauge

does not require a link unit to control it so its a bit cheaper!
Should arrive in 2-3 weeks , although Im not sure if Im brave enough to fit it lol.

Edition 30 gets its first bath......

First wash pics , no polishing as yet........

like a bus ! / small 3/4 sized number plate fitted

like a bus !........
first thing this morning turn up at a local shopping centre and find another ED30 in white.
Looked superb , and being sad I had to take a pic lol

Second pic is the std UK front plate compared to a 3/4 sized plate from www.fancyplates.com

Third pic is the plate now on the car. Im now left with 4 holes either side where the old plinth used to fix!!!

Car now at 170 miles and going great.