Pushing the MQB Platform to go Faster…

One Squiggly Line at a Time.

“You can’t make a racehorse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it, you can make a mighty fast pig.”
— Bob Akin

Welcome to Data Driven MQB.

The MQB platform on track is very good bone stock… But as a street car it is not without it’s shortfalls. This site will be used to document changes made to my MK7.5 GTI for track (and autocross) use, while leveraging data to modify the car, attempt to quantify those changes made, plus analyze data from other MQB vehicles to further develop an understanding of how to best tackle some of this platform’s challenges.

Our questions may not always lead to a definitive answer, but instead force us to ask a better question.

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[Drag] VMP Test and Tune: Oct 2024
[Drag] VMP Test and Tune: Oct 2024

Something a little different, and a good tuning tool to help build a faster car in general

[Autocross] 2-days at NCCAR: Oct 2024
[Autocross] 2-days at NCCAR: Oct 2024

More terrible driving this month

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New to HPDE?
New to HPDE?

So you’ve decided you want to drive fast, now what?

Basic Overview of GPS Lap Timer Options
Basic Overview of GPS Lap Timer Options

GPS/lap timer data systems I’ve used, and my impressions of them

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Brake Adaptations
Brake Adaptations

What I think the brake adaptations do, based on documentation and research - not bro science and placebo effect.

MK7 PP Brakes on Track
MK7 PP Brakes on Track

Exactly what needs done to make them last?

Drivetrain/Cooling
Looking at EA888.3 Production Changes
Looking at EA888.3 Production Changes

Looking at some other parts in the EA888.3 over the years in search of answers

MK8 PCV Experimental Modification - Results
MK8 PCV Experimental Modification - Results

Potentially necessary modification for the early model years

DIY Data Analysis
Simos Tools - Customization and Logging
Simos Tools - Customization and Logging

Customize the ST displays to make it your own

Simos Tools - Getting Set Up
Simos Tools - Getting Set Up

Setting up the Maccina A0 dongle and getting familiar with Simos Tools

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Golf R Steering Rack Retrofit
Golf R Steering Rack Retrofit

Speeding up the steering of a buddy’s Alltrack

Camber Curve
Camber Curve

Camber curve of the MK7 front suspension

Data overlay using Simos Tools + Garmin Catalyst on track. 2:11.23 at VIR Full Course in a very basic set up GTI. Details in video description. Ignore T1... absolutely blew that, haha.