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Jay's actual GTI... now with added accuair.
xjay1337:
It resets the parameters of the DSG gearbox, similar to the throttlebody adaption, just with the gearbox. :smiley:
I'd rather not say exactly what I paid but it was around that region, yes.
Not really saying too much on plans as things evolve, but wheels, extra lows, some bodywork, and we'll see what else happens :party: :love:
Got the boost gauge fitted with the help of my mate Jase.
T-Piece fitted
Many hours of fun in routing the boost tubing... very neatly done on the top by Jason. It's the same method as on my TDI - We used the bonnet release gromet. I don't think this is the "recommended" method but it worked fine for 18 months on my TDI
(USA owners sites run it through a hole in the firewall which is on the passenger side here in the UK, which means dissembling half the dashboard - No thanks)
OEM tape removed, wires stripped and splicing into the light switch for the illumination
(it's the grey wire on the loom going to the headlight plug if anyone is interested)
And then some OEM tape re-applied to seal the connections, everything was routed correctly, boost gauge pod was put into position.
And the finished results:
We also did an oil and filter change, as although it was done about 8k ago, I wanted to have some peace of mind.
We also flushed the coolant as the coolant that was in it was green (BMW independant did the cambelt and water pump so I guess that's all they had lying around) - So we put some lovely VW stuff in it.
It burped itself through on the short drive home, with a low coolant warning after the self-bleed - Topped up with more G12 and happy days!
Also yesterday we did the DSG oil and filter change, as I was not sure if it had been changed previously - It had luckily, so no worries there.
Yesterday I dropped the wheel faces off for painting, should have those back next week.
Doing the pre-cat delete in the week!
jack_maxwell:
Can't wait to see all parts on the car, btw where did you order the plates from?.
I would recommend the Xcar link system for an ipod adapter kit, thats what ive got and i have no problems at all.
Scottymon:
Pre-cat delete is quite a good mod (considering price) for bringing the EGT's down. That brick wall next to the turbo really does heat things up! Makes the exhaust a little more 'throaty' too.
xjay1337:
--- Quote from: jack_maxwell on June 09, 2013, 06:14:09 pm ---Can't wait to see all parts on the car, btw where did you order the plates from?.
I would recommend the Xcar link system for an ipod adapter kit, thats what ive got and i have no problems at all.
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Cheers buddy.
Yeah I think it's a case of I just wanted to put the iPod kit in on the cheap and now I will have to buy twice! :ashamed:
--- Quote from: Scottymon on June 09, 2013, 06:30:34 pm ---Pre-cat delete is quite a good mod (considering price) for bringing the EGT's down. That brick wall next to the turbo really does heat things up! Makes the exhaust a little more 'throaty' too.
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Has a nice burble to it now... speaking of which.............
xjay1337:
Since I am supposedly some sort of expert on engine tuning :confused: :confused: with my infinite knowledge we cracked on with this yesterday.
My mate Jason, the doctor for this surgery - getting stuck on what shall be known between us as the see-you-next-tuesday bolt - but I'll just gloss over that..
The DP
What we came for...
A few minutes later...
Nice little increase in exhaust note. I will need to sort out a decat pipe and a nice cat-back, in the future, before the map, so I can go straight to stage 2. I want to go for a full 3" system, with some noise, but not deafening. I really like the refinement on the long drivers back from my London jaunts.
Definitely feels more responsive and quick to boost now the pre-cats are gone, good worthwhile mod!
In addition to that we got onto polishing my lips with the help of my buddy Stu. Stu is kind of doing it for me in his spare time but when I get the chance I pop over to help. He's just better at it than I am and enjoys it. Really appreciate his help.
It's really hard work but I'm very excited to see the end results.
Quick pic after tonights antics.
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