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Quick update, some people may have seen the blog post but my chassis has been powder-coated and the DF team are working on some improvements/updates based on feedback from V2-001 before sending mine out! https://dfkitcar.com/blog/goblin-v2-003-chassis-powder-coat I've been thinking about color...

Some useful links for Mk7 Golf service manuals: Reddit link with useful links Golf Mk7 Forums link with Factory Service Manuals

The golf actually has a refrigerated glove box using the AC system controlled with an adjustable vent so it's not even far fetched.

We just got an update 2 weeks ago with pictures of our completed chassis, they're doing powder coating right now.

Awesome! I think your build goals are pretty similar to mine, I plan to mainly do time attack, although overall a bit more modest. I'm excited to see what you cook up, that thing's going to be a monster with a built EA888! Have you decided what turbo you're going to be using?

My answer would be a Golf Alltrack, and put an IS20/IS38 on it, but I'm also very biased. There were a decent number of good wagon options available in the 2015-2020 era.

iirc they said they were planning to keep producing the V1 for at least a year after the V2 comes out, but that was a while ago so idk their current plans.

Not yet, they're still working on the production prototype. If I had to guess maybe spring when the first frames will ship (complete guess, I'm not privy to anything more than anyone else)?

Only got a baby sticker collection so far:

I'm sure it'll be hard to believe, but this is far more organized than its been in the past. I share the garage with someone equally as messy as me so its a dangerous combo: Future DF Goblin V2 Engine: Current project: Back area: Most useful item:

I'm sure there are plenty of rusty mk7's out there, but you've got my personal record for the rustiest mk7 I've seen someone do a lot of work on. Wild that these cars are a decade old now, I'm not used to it. Good luck with the progress!

I'm not certain because I'm more familiar with the manual, but if the clip on the end is the style I think it is, it's a C-clip that needs a screw driver inserted in it and to be pulled away to the left of the picture. Unsure... I know the thick cables in the fuse box should just unbolt. VW...

My daily, 2016 6 speed blue Golf R. Chosen because I love golfs :): My tow rig and off-roader (and current project car in the 2nd picture), 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X. Chosen because it's good at off-roading, has a 5000lb towing capacity, and is very cheap for what it is:

I appreciate the updates! I'm for sure in the boat of being okay with it taking a bit of time in exchange for everything being given the opportunity to be fully thought out.

I'm aware this is probably totally out of our control and too late, but I wish/hope we'd be able to use stock 5x112 ET35-50 wheels on the golf wheel bearings and hubs. Both because then I'd be able to use wheels I already have for my golfs, but also because the reluctor for the wheel speed...

Considering what you've been through with this car, getting it started before removing it probably does make sense, just to make sure there's no other little things that'll hold you up later.

Oh man do I feel that. If people like us retired today, aside from running out of money, we'd have enough things to do to keep us overwhelmingly busy for the rest of our lives. Good luck with the build!

All of the pictures I've seen of the prototype Goblin V2s don't use the factory airbox, I assume they're just saying the factory one will be compatible. Mine also got smashed up, so I'm probably going to do something custom. The parts list hasn't been updated since January, so I wouldn't be...

1.8 hpfp. This was my own bin using Switchleg's flex fuel logic. I'm skeptical that you'll have much luck with higher E with the stock injectors. The 1.8's DI injectors are a good bit smaller than the 2.0's.

tbh this was long enough ago I don't remember. I don't think I was worried about timing yet because I was about to switch to MPI anyways. My current tune is closer to 16 degrees at the top, and I know even that's conservative. EDIT: Oh yea, and most likely the ECM correction is actually the...