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Racing brakes for poor – Ate Powerdisc + Ferodo DS2500

Long time I've been looking how to reprogram Bosch ABS control unit and ESP in ECU. Electronic assistants give people illusion of safety. I recall old cars as my first car Skoda 130L - most important part of car was the seat. It was easier than I thought...it stopped working itself...be careful [...]

VW engine oil spec myths – Mobil One Peak Life 5W-50

Manufacturer recommends engine oil. It is up to driving style and intelligence of driver, which oil should be used. Long time I have been struggling with engine oil overheating. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. I seek optimal solution to tackle [...]

Protlum – Rally suspension upgrade

There is three most important upgrades on car - seat, tires & suspension. First two has been completed; only OEM suspension stand in the way of more cornering speed. After a long search I found Protlum. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER [...]

Jurid White brake pads failure

After proper bedding period and my initial test, it was time for proper Alpine test... and it didn't go well. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. RESULTS optimal temperature 300°C decent pads for low lands and city traffic brake pads fade [...]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – drilled Brembo rear brakes and Jurid White test

After recent rear brake upgrade, I was like a kid in candy store. I couldn't wait till I get back home into mountains and test my latest solution for safe braking in mountains. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. RESULTS rear [...]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – drilled Brembo rear brakes and Jurid White

I finally got rear brakes running right as mentioned in my last test. After heavy overheating of OEM brakes, they've got distorted but finally braked. Time to get an upgrade. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. It may seem that you [...]