All Things Mk5 > Members Rides
Hryszko's #2 Mk5 GTi
Hryszko:
So, this weekends update...
Brand new RamAir filter = Fitted.
What a lovely bit of kit, all be it quite fiddly and difficult at times, mainly getting the old rubber piping off the turbo inlet, and putting the new silicone piping on the same bit, so fiddly and difficult to get to with tools. However, it's all done & makes a huge difference to the noise. Has anybody else got one of these fitted and noticed a massive increase in noise? Sounds like i've got a blow off valve now...
Some progress pictures!
Going to take another quick look at it tonight because i can't help but think the connection onto the turbo inlet may be slightly loose!
Hryszko:
--- Quote from: Sessions on May 18, 2018, 10:46:29 pm ---Very nice looking car with some subtle mods. Like the inserts too. :happy2:
--- End quote ---
Thanks mate, appreciate it! Yes, they look awesome, shame they didn't come as standard!
AJP:
--- Quote from: Hryszko on May 18, 2018, 08:52:18 am ---Couple more updates.. some bigger, some smaller!
My GTi seat inserts arrived from China yesterday.. have to admit, I don't know why they didn't do something like this from factory? They make quite a big difference when you open the door.
Before...
After...
When I bought the car it had a Parrot kit installed, unfortunately it didn't want to link up to my phone and it was incredibly bodged into place, someone had actually drilled it into the A pillar of the car, it wasn't secure and didn't work.. set to taking this out yesterday too, I was genuinely shocked at the amount of wires and the amount of cable ties that were holding it all into place haha. Luckily, it's all out now and will shortly be replacing my headunit for a Bluetooth double DIN anyway..
Also, if anyone is looking for a subtle alternative to a phone-holder, I found this on Amazon and have to say I am very very impressed with the quality of it. It works by sticking a magnetic plate into the back of your phone case, and then subsequently sitting on the little circle magnet which is attached through the air-vents, I was sceptical at first but having been giving it some round the country roads yesterday and not once did it move, i'm suitably impressed!
Finally, in other news.. My Ram-Air filter induction kit will arrive this morning to replace my broken engine cover and standard air box, i'll be looking to get that fitted either tonight or over the weekend so will update you on that once its done. The car in general is driving so much nicer after having a full service, it feels smooth, power delivery is good, really enjoying being back in a MK5!
Weekend plans:
- Fit the new induction kit and piping
- Remove the lower grill & spray gloss black to match the top grill
- Full wash and detail
On order currently:
- R8 Coil Packs
- R8 Oil Cap
- Uprated PCV
- Open Fog light grills
On the lookout for:
- Suspension setup, preferably something like Eibach Springs 20-30mm & Bilstein Dampers.. If anyone knows of anyone selling these let me know.
--- End quote ---
I'll have a set of 30mm H&R springs available soon so PM me if you're interested.
As for the Ramair... yes, they're loud! No harm in checking it's all fitted correctly but they really do make a big difference in noise, and a bit more power at 4k rpm upwards.
Hryszko:
--- Quote from: AJP on May 21, 2018, 09:14:37 am ---
--- Quote from: Hryszko on May 18, 2018, 08:52:18 am ---Couple more updates.. some bigger, some smaller!
My GTi seat inserts arrived from China yesterday.. have to admit, I don't know why they didn't do something like this from factory? They make quite a big difference when you open the door.
Before...
After...
When I bought the car it had a Parrot kit installed, unfortunately it didn't want to link up to my phone and it was incredibly bodged into place, someone had actually drilled it into the A pillar of the car, it wasn't secure and didn't work.. set to taking this out yesterday too, I was genuinely shocked at the amount of wires and the amount of cable ties that were holding it all into place haha. Luckily, it's all out now and will shortly be replacing my headunit for a Bluetooth double DIN anyway..
Also, if anyone is looking for a subtle alternative to a phone-holder, I found this on Amazon and have to say I am very very impressed with the quality of it. It works by sticking a magnetic plate into the back of your phone case, and then subsequently sitting on the little circle magnet which is attached through the air-vents, I was sceptical at first but having been giving it some round the country roads yesterday and not once did it move, i'm suitably impressed!
Finally, in other news.. My Ram-Air filter induction kit will arrive this morning to replace my broken engine cover and standard air box, i'll be looking to get that fitted either tonight or over the weekend so will update you on that once its done. The car in general is driving so much nicer after having a full service, it feels smooth, power delivery is good, really enjoying being back in a MK5!
Weekend plans:
- Fit the new induction kit and piping
- Remove the lower grill & spray gloss black to match the top grill
- Full wash and detail
On order currently:
- R8 Coil Packs
- R8 Oil Cap
- Uprated PCV
- Open Fog light grills
On the lookout for:
- Suspension setup, preferably something like Eibach Springs 20-30mm & Bilstein Dampers.. If anyone knows of anyone selling these let me know.
--- End quote ---
I'll have a set of 30mm H&R springs available soon so PM me if you're interested.
As for the Ramair... yes, they're loud! No harm in checking it's all fitted correctly but they really do make a big difference in noise, and a bit more power at 4k rpm upwards.
--- End quote ---
I'm 99% it's all fitted properly, I had to push the pipe coming off the inlet down a bit this morning but It was definitely all fitted correctly last night, as there is nowhere to screw it in at the top end, you're kind of relying on the design to hold it in place.
Also because of the huge difference in noise, i thought it might not be on correctly, but from looking around it sounds like they all sound the same!
Yes i'd definitely be interested, how much and when will they be available?
AJP:
--- Quote from: Hryszko on May 21, 2018, 09:18:11 am ---
--- Quote from: AJP on May 21, 2018, 09:14:37 am ---
--- Quote from: Hryszko on May 18, 2018, 08:52:18 am ---Couple more updates.. some bigger, some smaller!
My GTi seat inserts arrived from China yesterday.. have to admit, I don't know why they didn't do something like this from factory? They make quite a big difference when you open the door.
Before...
After...
When I bought the car it had a Parrot kit installed, unfortunately it didn't want to link up to my phone and it was incredibly bodged into place, someone had actually drilled it into the A pillar of the car, it wasn't secure and didn't work.. set to taking this out yesterday too, I was genuinely shocked at the amount of wires and the amount of cable ties that were holding it all into place haha. Luckily, it's all out now and will shortly be replacing my headunit for a Bluetooth double DIN anyway..
Also, if anyone is looking for a subtle alternative to a phone-holder, I found this on Amazon and have to say I am very very impressed with the quality of it. It works by sticking a magnetic plate into the back of your phone case, and then subsequently sitting on the little circle magnet which is attached through the air-vents, I was sceptical at first but having been giving it some round the country roads yesterday and not once did it move, i'm suitably impressed!
Finally, in other news.. My Ram-Air filter induction kit will arrive this morning to replace my broken engine cover and standard air box, i'll be looking to get that fitted either tonight or over the weekend so will update you on that once its done. The car in general is driving so much nicer after having a full service, it feels smooth, power delivery is good, really enjoying being back in a MK5!
Weekend plans:
- Fit the new induction kit and piping
- Remove the lower grill & spray gloss black to match the top grill
- Full wash and detail
On order currently:
- R8 Coil Packs
- R8 Oil Cap
- Uprated PCV
- Open Fog light grills
On the lookout for:
- Suspension setup, preferably something like Eibach Springs 20-30mm & Bilstein Dampers.. If anyone knows of anyone selling these let me know.
--- End quote ---
I'll have a set of 30mm H&R springs available soon so PM me if you're interested.
As for the Ramair... yes, they're loud! No harm in checking it's all fitted correctly but they really do make a big difference in noise, and a bit more power at 4k rpm upwards.
--- End quote ---
I'm 99% it's all fitted properly, I had to push the pipe coming off the inlet down a bit this morning but It was definitely all fitted correctly last night, as there is nowhere to screw it in at the top end, you're kind of relying on the design to hold it in place.
Also because of the huge difference in noise, i thought it might not be on correctly, but from looking around it sounds like they all sound the same!
Yes i'd definitely be interested, how much and when will they be available?
--- End quote ---
PMd
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version