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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2018, 07:59:03 pm »
So a few days before I had a hole in my flexi and the car sounded like a truck. Instead of fixing it I ordered something..Today a guy was at my door and delivered this:





I didn't get any more pictures, cause I left straight away to get it fitted!
It's a turbo back sports cat scorpion exhaust. So happy!
Car sounds amazing! Such a nice exhaust.
Stage 2 is on the way! :happy2:

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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2018, 08:48:18 am »
Looking good. Nice build thread mate


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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2018, 09:16:59 am »
Good build well done

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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2019, 01:28:36 pm »
Just thought of giving a quick update on this one..

The car is now stage 2 by R Tech making 275bhp.
I did it together with inlet and injector cleaning, a new thermostat, and a DSG remap as well.
The car is sooo enjoyable now!

Other bits I did was to change my rear calipers as the ones I had were seized and were dragging me. Installed new pads along with everything. Discs will follow.

After all these jobs done, I saw my mpg going up up!
Happy days!

Ordered a smooth front grill and some yellow H7s for the headlights. I will hopefully get the look I want!

I got a set of wheels couple of months ago, it was an immaculate set of genuine 2 piece BBS speedlines.
19x9 et33. Unfortunately as soon as I put them on, they look nothing like I had imagined, since my car is stock height,
so I sold them back.
Suspension work must be done first!

Interior wise, nothing at all, apart from refitting a new cruise control stalk as my old one was broken!
I got the annoying airbag fault.. Can I deactivate something through VCDS to get rid of the light or only fixing it will solve it?

Cheers!


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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2019, 04:34:23 pm »
I already have this! Doing a good job! But why did you recommend this?

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Re: Akispap's black GTI build thread
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2019, 07:19:45 pm »
and a pic of how it looks now after a put a smooth front grill and some yellow lamps and fogs.
I got mixed reviews, however I really like it!

Before:


and after:

I need lowering!