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TF51 VRS - R Tech/BBT Hybrid K03 330/400
john a:
Cheers :happy2:
Just thinking about where I got to in this thread, so to update in no particular order.
The first trip I made to AKS was around the beginning of January (I think) when I had Autotech HPFP internals fitted, initially because of a suspect HPFP causing the occasional fuel cut, but also because I did ultimately want to go Stage 2 with the car. With that installed, and the Stage 1 tune, the car produced 245bhp ish on Dynodaze's rollers (next door to R Tech) - a much better result than the previous Motech map and a curve very similar to the shape of APR's own.
I'm trying to remember what order it was all done in but I also had a Superpro Anti Lift Kit fitted at the same time as they were viewed more favourably (certainly in quality terms) than the Whiteline product. With this fitted there was definitely noticeably reduced wheel hop and the car just seems to turn in and drive better.
A set of pressed plates followed
And then a Blackvue drive recorder
Wired up like so with an add-a-fuse thingy
With a couple of black caps from AKS and another small fortune spent, engine bay made to look slightly tidier.
Untitled by jonnyguitar, on Flickr
But who wants an Audi badge in the engine bay of their Skoda? It's a work in progress, needing a rub down and a final coat of primer before moving onto colour.
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Not bad for a first attempt, I've very quickly learned how to use filler and would do it differently next time, but high-build plastic etch primer (don't ask me, that's what's printed on the label) covers a multitude of sins).
I also bought Rob W8's CVR105 wheels as I was still running round on winter tyres and needed a second set so I could take my time over having the PS3s put back onto the TDs.
The car also got a fairly rare clean and decon before being topped with Definitive Wax Synthetic Edition
And some Czech number plate surrounds
Still here?! Good
Earlier in the year I decided that, if the opportunity presented itself, with the HPFP internals uprated I would get an exhaust and go ahead with a Stage 2+ map. The opportunity presented itself pretty quickly and when Mr 56OctyVRS split the BCS exhaust and 200 cell cat from his car when selling up, I snapped off Matt's hand and had it swapped onto mine, followed by an RS4 FPRV (again at AKS) and the corresponding Stage 2+ software at APR. I've not yet had the opportunity to run the car on a dyno, but it was noticeably bloody quicker than it had been the previous day.
I also wanted the car a touch lower and a little more comfortable as I think I was operating the Bilsteins on the limit of what was acceptable for a compromise of height and comfort. Another conversation with AKS and a set of H&R Monotubes were ready to go on.
With these on, it's a little lower than it was before
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But also very comfortable and there is room to bring it down a little further. The undertrays catch on speed bumps occasionally but I just need to amend my driving style slightly.
Lastly, Eddie-NL paid a visit a couple of weeks ago and fitted a couple of bits, one of which was my autolights retrofit. My car had been made with a light and rain sensor (and fitted with the tech for the wipers and an auto-dip mirror) but didn't get auto lights. In case you're interested, here's a pic of the light switch.
Untitled by jonnyguitar, on Flickr
AndrewJB:
Nice thread :happy2:
rob_e:
So what's next then John? .. or are you done now? :signLOL:
vRSAlex:
K04 :happy2:
daz_pd:
good work!
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