PROJECT GTI ( 1996 Mk 3 8V ) |
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Introduction/buying Mk 3 GTI 8V |
May-02 |
p21-23 |
Suspension modifications (Bilstein + Eibach) |
Jun-02 |
p16-19 |
Suspension alignment (AmD Beissbarth rig) |
Jul-02 |
p51-53 |
EBC brake conversion (front) |
Aug-02 |
p50-53 |
Mk 4 calliper conversion / EBC brakes (rear) |
Oct-02 |
p42-44 |
Wheel stud conversion |
Feb-03 |
p54-55 |
Disc skimming |
Mar-03 |
p45-47 |
Electric window motor replacement |
Apr-03 |
p49-51 |
Mk 3 GTI 8V project final review |
Jun-03 |
p45-48 |
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PROJECT GTI (2000 Mk 4 1.8T ) |
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2000 Mk 4 GTI 1.8T introduction |
Oct-03 |
p39-42 |
TT alloys + nitrogen tyre inflation |
Nov-03 |
p31-34 |
Spax RSX suspension upgrade |
Feb-04 |
p36-39 |
REVO engine upgrade |
Apr-04 |
p29-32 |
Forge front-mounted intercooler conversion |
May-04 |
p41-44 |
30,000-mile review |
Jun-04 |
p33-37 |
Milltek exhaust upgrade |
Jul-04 |
p44-47 |
TT brake upgrade/Avon ZZ3 tyres |
Aug-04 |
p30-31 |
Toyo R888 track day tyres tested |
Sep-04 |
p27-29 |
Fitting S3 chassis braces |
Oct-04 |
p31-33 |
Eibach anti-roll bars |
Nov-04 |
p34-37 |
Webasto Hotshot / PIAA wipers |
Dec-04 |
p37-39 |
Poly bushes & T1-R tyres |
Jan-05 |
p35-39 |
S3/TT vented rear disc brakes |
Feb-05 |
p37-40 |
(not featured March, April, May 2005) |
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Project GTI annual review |
Jun-05 |
p42-45 |
R32 front brake upgrade |
Aug-05 |
p48-49 |
Pipercross VIS cold-air intake |
Dec-05 |
p53-55 |
Upgraded anti-roll bar links |
Feb-06 |
p39-41 |
Upgraded transmission mounts |
Mar-06 |
p34-36 |
R32 disc pad replacment |
Apr-06 |
p47-49 |
KO3S turbo upgrade |
Jul-06 |
p55-57 |
APS oil system upgrade (sump + breather) |
Oct-06 |
p52-53 |
Powerflex rear axle bushes |
Nov-06 |
p44-45 |
Fitting a VW sump guard |
Dec-06 |
p49-51 |
PAS pump replacement |
Feb-07 |
p45-47 |
Troubleshooting: Ignition amp + water pump problem |
Mar-07 |
p43-46 |
HPA Motorsport short-shift conversion |
May-07 |
p48-49 |
Forge Motorsport coldside DV conversion |
Oct-07 |
p50-51 |
Tyrolsport (R32) calliper upgrade |
Nov-07 |
p52-53 |
EBC Yellowstuff pads |
Dec-07 |
p50-51 |
Koni FSD / Eibach Pro suspension |
Jan-08 |
p49-51 |
200,000 miles! |
Feb-08 |
p44-45 |
TT wishbones/balljoints + DEFCON/Powerflex bushes |
Mar-08 |
p45-48 |
B&W Motorsport rear stress bar |
Apr-08 |
p47-49 |
Anni rear valance / Milltek single tailpipe |
May-08 |
p47-49 |
5-year review |
Jul-08 |
p56-58 |
KW Clubsport kit + adjustable top mounts |
Oct-08 |
p47-50 |
G60 flywheel and VR6 clutch upgrade |
Jan-09 |
p33-36 |
ZF Steering rack + EBC R32 discs |
Apr-09 |
p53-55 |
RGM Rearguard fit and review |
May-09 |
p52-53 |
Falken FK452s + Tyresure TPMS |
Jun-09 |
p47-50 |
Audi TT front hub assemblies (+ OZ alloys) |
Oct-09 |
p47-50 |
Audi TT engine transplant |
Mar-10 |
p47-50 |
Whiteline castor bushes |
Mar-10 |
p59 |
Forge Motorsport front-mounted intercooler |
Apr-10 |
p52-54 |
Engine failure! (broken conrod) |
May-10 |
p56-58 |
6-speed Cupra R gearbox conversion + Peloquin ATB diff fit |
Jun-10 |
p55-58 |
Annual review, 7 years on! |
Jul-10 |
p43-46 |
Project GTI: 250,000 miles! |
Aug-10 |
p61 |
Progress report (engine failure 2!) |
May-11 |
p60 |