couple of MK3 questions

[JRDbuilt]

I have a couple of quick questions Im pretty sure that you guys can answer.

1) what sort of final drive is the norm for a good starting point when it comes to the Gear boxes for lets say and ITB MK3 car?


2) how are the hubs in the MK3's? do they last or are they weak points?

thanks for the help. trying to get some answers

-CJ

 

[Eric Parham]

It's going to depend on what tracks you'll run. Better to determine current top speeds in class at end of straight, and calculate backwards from there. Unlike the close-ratio box in the Golf 2, The wider box in the Golf 3 isn't going to be quite so flexible. I was thinking 4.88 or so for Northeast tracks.

The Golf 3 hubs look very sturdy. I don't expect to see any problems there.

 

[Conover]

There aren't any problems with the hubs, as long as you Torque them correctly.

 

[Bill Miller]

There aren't any problems with the hubs, as long as you Torque them correctly.
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That's the 'two fat guys and a jack handle' method!!

 

[JRDbuilt]

Thanks for the input guys!

and bill it was nice meeting you this weekend... im CJ from the punkin' team.

-CJ

 

[Bill Miller]

Thanks for the input guys!

and bill it was nice meeting you this weekend... im CJ from the punkin' team.

-CJ
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Nice meeting you too CJ!

 

[Dick Shine]

4.25 is the magic number and the hubs and bearings annually or whenever hit.

Dick Shine

 

[JRDbuilt]

good to know!

-CJ