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Many of us discuss what a true ‘drivers’ car should be, most say that 3 pedals and driver input via the gear shifter is an absolute must. Some say that the transmission doesn’t make a difference and that automatic gearboxes such as the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) will offer a similar driving experience, if not better.Let’s delve deep into what makes the VW / Audi 6 Speed Manual Transmissions stand out from the rest whilst also looking into the flaws and limitations.02M Gea …

So we have been posting about our Ibiza's racing and trackday exploits for a number of years now, but we have never really explained the reasons behind the choices we have made, until now! The full Spec can be viewed here - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/ibiza-fr-mk4-6l-1-9-8v-asz-track-race-car/ We have already made a blog post on PD Engine Hardware Engines, and we have a Wheel Alignment / Tracking page with all the various Geometry settings we measure and tweak on the Track Cars. E …

In 1999, Volkswagen introduced what would become one of the most well known engine designs of modern times - the Pumpe Duse (PD) diesel engine. In a departure from many of its rivals, the PD used unit injectors rather than a common rail system, despite most manufacturers thinking that common rail was the better design. Volkswagen proved them wrong for many years, with these strong, reliable, powerful and economical engines being a huge part of what made diesel cars popular. Their 2000 BAR peak …