From a performance perspective, the addition of a VF-Engineering superchargerincreases power in cooperation with a Magnaflow exhaust.
At Speed Motorsports from Hanover, MD fitted an upgraded Spec clutch, sway bars and control arm links to make the car ready for weekend track days. Stay tuned for a full feature.
McDermott Mk2
"With every project, nothing goes exactly as planned and sure enough, this one's no different," explained Andrew McDermott, in reference to the wheel and brake fitment on his '89 VW GTI 16v project car (et 10/06). He recently sourced a set of Compomotive wheels but when he went to upgrade the brakes to a bigger G60 setup, things didn't go quite as planned. "On paper, everything was fine for the G60 brakes, but when they arrived, the wheels didn't clear. I thought it was best to go back to the 9.4" brakes that were previously used on the track and never faded. On the plus side, we get to save more weight." Undeterred by this predicament, Andrew then installed EBC rotors and pads to ensure sufficient braking performance for future track events.
Next on Andrew's to-do list is the interior, which has also experienced minor delays. The tear down took a little longer than expected but Exotic Car Audio will now instill a minimal theme and paint it grey. A roll-bar will also be installed and copper-plated for a unique, antique look.