MK5 Golf GTI
All Things MK6 R and GTI => MK6 Members Rides => Topic started by: omeydz on November 15, 2014, 10:33:15 am
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Hello Everyone.
Bit overdue I know, but as some of you may know in January last year I gave my MK5 to my sister and moved to pastures new.. Namely a 2011 Golf MK6 1.4 TSI 122 Match in metallic reflex silver.
Been wanting an MK6 for ages and stockpiled all my mods before getting the car so as you will soon see, the car got modified pretty darn fast. Iv done 4 years graft in OEM VW retrofit scene before changing work so Im a dab hand at this sort of stuff.
Wanted a DSG but couldnt pass up the deal I got. Ex-motability car with FVWSH etc etc and 51k miles ( bit steep for a 3yr old car but I know there won't be cobwebs blocking it up haha!!)
Anyway car being a match spec came with full OPS, cruise, MFSW etc and all those goodies. It also had a factory fitted RNS510 with sharkfin which is a nice extra.
The mod list goes as follows:
Twin chrome exhaust tips
TPMS
Custom flat bottom MFSW
K&N cold air intake
Ed35 gear shifter and handbrake grip
Custom LED and needle recolouring on highline clocks.
Screenwash low sensor
Highline BCM module
Rear OEM LED lights
Headlight washers
OEM LED bixenon lights
AFS autolevelling with curving lights
Colour MFD highline clocks
Highbeam assist
DAB RNS510
Ed35 Watkins Glen 18" alloys (summer) .. 17" Imola polished (winters)
Auto Folding wing mirrors
345mm R20 front brakes in gloss white. Dimple + grooved discs
GTD leathers with heat and elec lumbar
GTI front bumper kit
GTI side skirts
R20 rear + exhaust
Numberplate holders .:R racing Autohaus
PLA parallel self parking system
Lowering spring kit 30mm
Rear BBK 310mm
Front speaker upgrade kit
? Golf MK7 key upgrade
Pics to come shortly in time order :)
Hope you like!!! Cheers, Omar
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Some nice mods there - looking forward to seeing the photos :happy2:
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1 Week after getting the car... a wash and chrome tailpipes added
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So it came with factory front fogs?
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So it came with factory front fogs?
Yeah it did, sorry forgot to say thats a factory extra too. (works as fog lights (duh!) and cornering lights)
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So it came with factory front fogs?
Yeah it did, sorry forgot to say thats a factory extra too. (works as fog lights (duh!) and cornering lights)
Would of expected the BCM a to of been the highline from original build, since it had the fogs fitted as standard?
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Nope thats only the case for MK5's.
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Nope thats only the case for MK5's.
Any thoughts on heated seats and did you change the Can Gateway?
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winter + heated seats = :smiley:
Didnt need to change can gateway
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Looks nice omar. Great list of mods to go on too :)
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(RCD310 briefly fitted while I was installing DAB before getting RNS510DAB)
Custom silver/red 2 tone stitch flat bottom MK6 MFSW by me :)
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Recoloured instrument cluster needles to white and LED colour change to blue.
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RVC OEM camera and Ed 35 gear shifter
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K&N cold air intake
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looks spot on mate. loving the mk6
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Nice work, about time you posted some pics :wink:
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Nice work, about time you posted some pics :wink:
Yeah I know I been a bit lazy but I did take pics as I went which is good!! Uploading more as we speak :happy2:
Forgot to say credit to Eddie for giving me pointers on doing PLA, TPMS, HBA and so forth, and supplying some of the bits too!! Muchos gracias :smiley:
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OEM Bixenons with LED DRL, AFS, curve lights
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Rear LED lights + Roof spoiler
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345mm front brakes self refurb and fitted ( bit naughty using the spare wheel jack I know!) , Ed35 Watkins Glen alloys
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GTI Front bumper and side skirts (notice GTI badges are instead TSI ones ;) )
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Possible calender entry?
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Carbon fibre wing mirrors
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Polished 17" Imolas for winter mode
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Tight fit!!
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R20 rear
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Exhaust sounds nice with a nice burble upto 2.5krpm ... Complements the K&N CAI darth vader type sounds... makes the car genuinely sound like 300+bhp when its actually about half that haha.
Thats all the pics iv got at the moment from my stockpile. Lots more has happened since so keep your eyes peeled. Thanks for looking :happy2: Hope you like!!
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Wow quick progress! Nice to see another Golf Mk6 Match owner too, they seem a great base for modding. Looking forward to seeing your progress and I might be stealing some of your ideas :happy:
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Haha no worries mate!! Match is a good base definitely
The car is already 95% finished. Bought it in January and most of whats pictured I did inside 6 months and took pics as I went but too lazy to make a build thread!!
I have to take more pics but the leather interior is now in, RNS510DAB, Lowered , headlight washers , colour MFD clocks , Highbeam assist, Parallel park assist and some other bits Iv forgotten probably!!
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Nice work. Was wondering if you'd done park assist as I noticed the extra side sensors on your GTI front bumper. Its a surprisingly good system if a little gimmicky.
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Nice work. Was wondering if you'd done park assist as I noticed the extra side sensors on your GTI front bumper. Its a surprisingly good system if a little gimmicky.
Yep its fully fitted and works well! It gets me into spaces i think are too tight and am scared to try parking in :driver:
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Very nice bud looks fantastic!!!
can't wait to get my xenons fitted now :jumping: :jumping:
keep the pictures coming
scott :happy2:
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Looking good. Love the mods you have done :congrats:
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Very nice!
All the right choices! :congrats:
But I have my doubts about the R brakes because they are pretty heavy. Did you notice the heavier discs, dynamically?
Really glad you like the K&N filter :happy2:.
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Thanks everyone!!
I dont think Iv noticed the weight day to day. Dont really drive the car hard very much at all... Its yet to be mapped...STILL!
Debating on whether to fit the rear 310mm brakes or not now. I think Iv got enough braking power for my day to day driving. Not to mention my bank balance is not happy at the minute.
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Car lowered on Apex springs 30 or 35mm drop? Cars on 17s which looks ok, maybe when I pop my 18s might want lower? Want to still drive the car without cringing when i reach speed bumps or high kerbs etc..
Black gloss wing mirrors on too :smiley: ( maybe gloss black the sideskirts and black bits of front bumper too? )
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Ed35 gear knob and handbrake
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Auto folding mirrors
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LED xenon headlights
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Door warning lights and sill trims
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Highbeam assist + colour mfd highline
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Carbon wrapped trims + RNS510 DAB (Excuse my fingerprints!)
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Connect 5!!! (well 4 really, no sonar haha!!)
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Some nice mods added :happy2:
Surely running polished wheels through the winter isn't a good idea though?
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Top jop Omar!
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Some nice mods added :happy2:
Surely running polished wheels through the winter isn't a good idea though?
Yeah that dawned on me too...even though iv been waxing them regularly. Lovely wheels though and decent ride without sacrificing with 18" . Maybe could do with laquering
Going to be selling them soon if anyones interested. They are excellent condition as you can see. 17" Genuine VW Imolas with loads of tread all round. polished outer face, painted inners. PM me if interested ;) ... Ill have an ad up soon once they are off the car.
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A walkaround!
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LEDs are super bright!!! Just for you Scott! :love: ( @golfman (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=351) )
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Nice!
Did you have any issues fitting TPMS? I've been really struggling to get mine working. Tried coding it via VCDS but nothing seems to happen...
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Nice!
Did you have any issues fitting TPMS? I've been really struggling to get mine working. Tried coding it via VCDS but nothing seems to happen...
Nope. Just got to make sure you put the wire in the right position on the ABS, that you got illumination of the button, and ESP button still working. They are the checks you need to make to make sure its all rigged up correctly. Ask @Eddie-NL (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2345) for Pin outs as Iv forgotten, did it ages ago!! Sorry mate, Good luck! :happy2:
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Quite a lot of mods in a short period of time :congrats:
Very, very nice, Omar! :congrats:
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Wow what a transformation.
How many more optional extras are outstanding? :signLOL:
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Haha well like I said I accumulated all the mods parts before I even got the car. Once I got the car I was too excited, got modding pretty quick. Wasnt scared :grin:
Only mods left are rear bbk (probably not going to bother and sell instead) , paint/plastidip my Ed35 wheels , Upgrade speaker kit , Auto folding mirrors on the key, Golf MK7 GTI custom MFSW (one of the first to do this I think :happy2: ) still got to find time to do the stitching though.
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Love the OEM mods on this! :smiley:
Soooo jealous of the colour MFD, been looking FOREVER for one for mine!
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You can claim first dibs when I return car to standard mate haha :wink: @Beddie (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=230)
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Thinking of adding the sound impact actuator system at some point too.
Don't think anyone has retrofitted it before but will bring a bit of a bassy note to the engine since exhuast isnt too loud having just changed the backbox.
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I'll do you a swap, my disconnected soundaktor for those colour clocks :grin:
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haha cheekyyyy! Yours wouldnt work properly on mine in any case as I have the 1.4 turbo which uses different controller for soundaktor.
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Wonder if I could fit the GTD 'soundaktor' to mine, hadn't thought of that.
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Iv driven a friends 2013 Scirocco GTS with the 177bhp TDI. If you give it enough welly it sounds like a subtle V8 soundtrack.
From what Iv read it works through the canbus and takes signals like engine revs, speed, engine load throttle position etc. Its an actuator and module placed under the scuttle panel in the front bulkhead.
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Am going ahead with soundaktor mod. Bits are ordered. Also installing a switch to turn it on and off from inside the cabin. Hope it works according to my research. :party:
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what are those headlights out of ??
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How do you mean?
They were options on all Golf MK6s except R20 which is all black and without inbuilt LEDs as standard. Maybe standard on Ed35 cant remember
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Finally got the car remapped. Superchips bluefin. Not yet dynoed but should be nearly ~160bhp and 248Nm torque. Goes like stink for a 1.4 :surprised: !!
Power delivery is so much more consistent and smooth in addition to the extra punch.
@rex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2615) #whydidiwaitsodamnlong #wherehaveyoubeenallmylife :happy2:
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That's quite a good result! I had that engine before in another car and I remember at the time most tuners only quoted ~140bhp so I decided against mapping as seemed quite a low gain.
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Finally got the car remapped. Superchips bluefin. Not yet dynoed but should be nearly ~160bhp and 248Nm torque. Goes like stink for a 1.4 :surprised: !!
Power delivery is so much more consistent and smooth in addition to the extra punch.
@rex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2615) #whydidiwaitsodamnlong #wherehaveyoubeenallmylife :happy2:
Ha ha... told you! :drinking:
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nice mods
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Folding mirrors now working off the key :smiley:
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POLAR FIS Advanced blackbox installed into the colour highline.
Soundaktor is installed but cant seem to notice the sound over my exhaust and intake/turbo noise which is a little disappointing. Am fitting an on/off switch so I have control from inside. If I still dont notice anything Ill have to recheck wiring and components. (Using 2.0T control module.. maybe improve with swapping for the 1.4T one maybe).. will keep you all updated.
Also since I superchipped the car it drives a lot better but have noticed a sizeable drop in mpg when just driving normally. Struggle to get more than 36mpg cruising at 70 on motorway run. Is that same for most people with a mapped 1.4TSI? Hows your mpg @rex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2615) ?
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Folding mirrors now working off the key :smiley:
How did you do that then?........really want this on my car!
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Well, the mpg I get in the city are around 28 (10l/100km), but I have very short trips in a crowded city so I doubt this information will help anyone.
The mpg I get outside of the city are between 28 (10l/100km) and 57 (5l/100km), depending how I aggressive I drive. If I am using the highway the fuel consumption is drastically influenced by the speed. When going 70 mph I usually get around 47 mpg (6/100km). If the speed increases to 80 mph, I get around 40mpg (7l/100km).
* Edit, I modified the mpg's because the previous calculator was not accurate (we use l/100km as a measurement for consumption).
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Folding mirrors now working off the key :smiley:
How did you do that then?........really want this on my car!
You should talk with Eddie NL, I'm sure he can do it in your CC. For what I know you have to fit Leon door control modules.
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Folding mirrors now working off the key :smiley:
How did you do that then?........really want this on my car!
You should talk with Eddie NL, I'm sure he can do it in your CC. For what I know you have to fit Leon door control modules.
I have spoken to Eddie. The last time I checked in with him, he was unaware of any solutions.
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Folding mirrors now working off the key :smiley:
How did you do that then?........really want this on my car!
You should talk with Eddie NL, I'm sure he can do it in your CC. For what I know you have to fit Leon door control modules.
I have spoken to Eddie. The last time I checked in with him, he was unaware of any solutions.
Maybe that solution isn't compatible with your CC. :/
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Sorry about the late reply.
I got this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Volkswagen-OEM-Car-mirror-folding-module-car-lock-module-for-VW-Passat-B7L-CC-Jetta-Tiguan/1267712_2025811242.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Volkswagen-OEM-Car-mirror-folding-module-car-lock-module-for-VW-Passat-B7L-CC-Jetta-Tiguan/1267712_2025811242.html)
Swap this into the driver side controller, switch the pin locations of folding motor wiring and job done. Iv told Eddie about this so he knows now. Its a VW part not SEAT.
Hope this helps. Cheers
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Great news for Biano then. I hope it works with his CC.
For mk5 Golfs Eddie-NL explained a bit how it's done here: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172572 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172572)
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Sorry about the late reply.
I got this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Volkswagen-OEM-Car-mirror-folding-module-car-lock-module-for-VW-Passat-B7L-CC-Jetta-Tiguan/1267712_2025811242.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Volkswagen-OEM-Car-mirror-folding-module-car-lock-module-for-VW-Passat-B7L-CC-Jetta-Tiguan/1267712_2025811242.html)
Swap this into the driver side controller, switch the pin locations of folding motor wiring and job done. Iv told Eddie about this so he knows now. Its a VW part not SEAT.
Hope this helps. Cheers
Thank You. :happy2:
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No problem!
Today I fixed my fuel line rattle at long last. Been putting up with it for a year nearly and its been doing my head in at idle with the knocking/clicking when warmed up. Now engine silently purrs like a kitten . Well overdue! :driver:
Soundaktor mod has hit a brick wall. All wired in but nothing working. After translating a lot of German language last night I believe I need to try a different module.
This chap has retrofitted it into his 1.4 Golf MK5 75bhp. Its quite staggering if you ask me. He developed an additional module though.
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Ordered.......Spoke to Ed and I'm now keeping my fingers crossed it works. Won't be here for a month though, if only I had something to take my mind off it, oh yeah......Christmas!!
Thanks again for the info. :star:
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Mine came within 2 weeks. Maybe a bit longer with the xmas rush but shouldnt be long!! Best of luck mate :smiley:
Think Ed was even surprised I managed to get it working lol. Make it a new year resolution: Thy wing mirrors shalt fold on the key this year haha
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I wasn't that surprised, as it was me that told you to swop the wires over
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I wasn't that surprised, as it was me that told you to swop the wires over
As in the one touch and locking all worked etc. Either way im glad it works a deam and hope its fine for everyone else. Thanks as ever Ed :love:
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So my Bluefin map is really great but even on long runs I was struggling for 36mpg hypermiling on motorway. Contacted them and they sent me a modified map with reduced boost and fuelling when cruising on part throttle and Im back upto ~45mpg on long runs :happy2: . Happy days and +1 for their customer service
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Hello all!
Been quite busy and not updated in a while.
My Ed35 wheels are now plastidipped in black and look good but going to be tough to look after.
Not photographed the interior seats but they are leather now.
Set about fitting my 310mm rear BBK today and got to removing to carriers only to find my M14 spline bit is nowhere to be seen :confused: !! So have had to order another one and pop space saver on and leave.
Annoying times grrr!
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Need to get some pictures up so we can check on the progress!!! :happy2:
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Rear 310mm BBK finally done... complements the front BBK and really stops well!!
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Went a bit OTT on the copper grease but oh well. I know my car needs a wash, its yuck at the min, salt all over :sad1:
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Looks good, don't think you've shown any pictures before of those alloys with the lowering?
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There you go :happy2:
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Also big news.. Im getting bits together for a manual to DSG conversion. Yes yes it sounds mad but I cannot be bothered to get another car and transfer all my mods. And its a mechanical test for me so a bit of a personal challenge.
Eager for DSG perks like snappy changes, DSG pop/fart sound , less hassle in traffic and easy cruising when I want to, and dare I say slight improvement in MPG as its a 7-speed going in.
Wish me luck Ill keep you all updated :happy2:
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Aren't those 7-speed DSG more prone to problems and can handle less torque? O.o
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good luck with the DSG conversion Omar. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses :happy2:
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Aren't those 7-speed DSG more prone to problems and can handle less torque? O.o
Iv got a brand new gearbox to go in and its made after all the technical bulletins so should be fine. And I cannot use different gearbox as only 7 speeds were made for my engine code. So stuck between rock and a hard place in that respect. Clutches are dry and not wet like earlier DSGs so should be easier to swap in future. Power and torque-wise Im just doing a Stage 1 map. to run about 160bhp and dsg rated to 250Nm torque so Ill be well within that.
And thanks Raz! :smiley:
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Of course I hope all goes well and the new DSG handles the torque required. :smiley:
Don't forget to share pictures. It's a rare mod. :wink:
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Of course I hope all goes well and the new DSG handles the torque required. :smiley:
Don't forget to share pictures. It's a rare mod. :wink:
I hope so too!! Iv had the same map on my manual box and it handles it just fine. So should be fine! Will ease it in on stock power first.
Of course Ill get pics up. Will kick off in June when I have some free time and some ramps to use.
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Just went through the entire build mate. Stunning transformation and a lot of work! All those lights and LEDs are delish, kudos! :happy2: :smiley:
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Also big news.. Im getting bits together for a manual to DSG conversion. Yes yes it sounds mad but I cannot be bothered to get another car and transfer all my mods. And its a mechanical test for me so a bit of a personal challenge.
Eager for DSG perks like snappy changes, DSG pop/fart sound , less hassle in traffic and easy cruising when I want to, and dare I say slight improvement in MPG as its a 7-speed going in.
Wish me luck Ill keep you all updated :happy2:
I looked into doing a DSG swap on my old 1.9 TDI
HUGE effort. I believe you need different cluster, ECU, can gateway, obviously gearbox etc.
Do-able but worked out for me to be about £3000. No thanks lol
Would just be cheaper to swap the mods over to a DSG car surely?
Or just buy an R dsg lol
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Dont need to change clocks or canbus. Itll sense gearbox in the can wiring.
ECU im getting reprogrammed.
And got a brand new gearbox with mechatronics and clutches etc for a good price.
Got shifter mech, mounts, pedals, shifter
Locating last few bits like flywheel and rest is just new bolts and bits n pieces to get from dealers to make a loom too.
With the number of mods Iv done and hardwired in its lot of effort to swap it to a different car. So Iv created another challenge to keep me occupied :P !
Will update you on final budget when its all done. Hopefully not too painful!! :D
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Good luck dude! :happy2:
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Just went through the entire build mate. Stunning transformation and a lot of work! All those lights and LEDs are delish, kudos! :happy2: :smiley:
Thanks :smiley:
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Omar, I know that our engines only had 7 speed DSG but I would definitely go for the 6 speed ones if I could. I guess all that matters is what the diameter of the gearbox. I know that twincharged have different gearboxes so it might be an easy swap (6 speed vs 7 speed).
I am not a big fan of DSG's because they will not hold the RPM's, unless they are have different software. And as far as I know there aren't any companies that can recode the 7 speed dry clutch DSG gearbox, but there are a lot of companies that can recode the 6 speed ones.
Torque won't be a problem for you engine with either gearboxes.
I am really curious to see if you manage to pull it of. Best of luck!
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I'm not sure if it's different but the flywheel on the TFSI is a 6 bolt and the TSI is an 8 bolt I believe. Think all the TSI's had the 7 speed box, not sure if it's different.
Alex would know if anyone would...
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Omar, I know that our engines only had 7 speed DSG but I would definitely go for the 6 speed ones if I could. I guess all that matters is what the diameter of the gearbox. I know that twincharged have different gearboxes so it might be an easy swap (6 speed vs 7 speed).
I am not a big fan of DSG's because they will not hold the RPM's, unless they are have different software. And as far as I know there aren't any companies that can recode the 7 speed dry clutch DSG gearbox, but there are a lot of companies that can recode the 6 speed ones.
Torque won't be a problem for you engine with either gearboxes.
I am really curious to see if you manage to pull it of. Best of luck!
Think trying to fit a 6 speed will be more hassle than 7speed. Not too bothered about holding high rpm as Im not thrashing it or racing much at all. And will need a custom file as the stock vag files for CAXA are with 7 speed not 6 as you know they only came with 7 speed. Im quite a chilled out driver with bits of spirited driving so I think stock setup hardware and software will do me. After all its a 1.4TFSI not a 2.0 fire spitter! :P
Really hope I pull it off too. keep your fingered crossed!!
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I'm not sure if it's different but the flywheel on the TFSI is a 6 bolt and the TSI is an 8 bolt I believe. Think all the TSI's had the 7 speed box, not sure if it's different.
Alex would know if anyone would...
Nope. Flywheels for my engine are 6 bolt.
And turbo only 1.4TSI 122 only came with 7 speed DSG. Only twincharged 160 tsi and 140 twincharge in mk5s came with a 6speed DSG.
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There you go :happy2:
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Nice!
Good luck with the DSG Conversion. I agree with the others that 6 would be better but I guess if its a brand new 7 you should be fine. Looking forward to seeing the results!
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Thanks :smiley:
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Just read through the build :smiley:
Car is looking awesome, all the mods are brilliant, love it :happy2:
Good luck with the DSG conversion
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Just read through the build :smiley:
Car is looking awesome, all the mods are brilliant, love it :happy2:
Good luck with the DSG conversion
Cheers!!
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Conversion begins tomorrow! Wish me luck guys.. bit of a solo mission into unchartered territory with my mechanical expertise :grin:
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Good luck! I hope you can do it without fusing your neurons. :signLOL:
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Good luck! I hope you can do it without fusing your neurons. :signLOL:
Fusing neurons? Are you a science person!? :confused:
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Good luck! I hope you can do it without fusing your neurons. :signLOL:
Fusing neurons? Are you a science person!? :confused:
Fusing neurons in like having a brain meltdown. :signLOL:
Yes, I'm no mechanic. :wink:
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Im a science person too... The give anything and everything a go type haha!
My neurons shall keep calm and stay myelinated! Such a geek lol
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Day 1:
Took my sweet time. Gearbox, shafts and stripped down to crankshaft and mount plate. Just didnt want to drop anything for 6ft up and squash myself!
Up in the air
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Out with the manual trans
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Had enough for today at this point:
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Sneak peek at the DSG box I got from the dealers. (Had to replace the mechatronics hydraulic fluid and gearbox oil as the stupid dealer stored it upside down and with breather vents on so most of the fluids seeped out :stupid: )
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Fairly good days progress this. Keep at it and don't let a stumbling point get you down. If something doesn't work go have a cup of tea and chances are you'll figure it out soon enough. Works on both cars and science/maths essays I've found so far. :drinking:
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Will do! Thanks for the kind words mate :)
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This is a fantastic thread, kudos to you :happy2:
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Looking good, just went throught the whole thread there. Some nice additions from the standard set up. I've recently purchased a mk6 GT TDI 140 and transferred some mods over from the mk5. Ideal for swapping over.
Craig.
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Thank you all for your kind words :drinking:
Pretty much run out of mods to do and wanted a DSG. Couldnt be bothered to take out all my mods and put them in a dsg car so thought putting a DSG box in would be easier and a new experience in my bag of skills :grin:
DAY 2:
Short stint due to it being a Sunday.
ECU removed to be sent off to be flashed with DSG files.
Gaping great hole. Didnt account for the slave cylinder so its just flapping about like a bit of a wally. Wonder if I can just leave it to one side or remove it and put a stop in the pipe?
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Flywheel, mating plate and needle bearing in
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Out with the whole exhaust, heat shield and manual shifter mechanism
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Comparison of shifter mechanisms
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Hole left by the manual shifter mechanism
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DSG shifter now in!! About time I stopped taking stuff out and putting something in :grin:
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Not looking forward to the wiring :scared:
More to come on Wednesday. Back to the day job! :signLOL:
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WOW
Respect for taking on this challenge!!
Just looking at the pictures makes me nervous.... :jumping:
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My pictures make me nervous too haha! Long as it works itll all be worth it :laugh:
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Omar, what are you doing with the old clutch/gearbox?
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With regards to the slave cylinder, does it just have a feed to the master brake cylinder? My thoughts are you can strip it back to where it meets the bulk head and find some way of sealing it properly as far back towards the master cylinder as possible. If you can remove the lines all the way to the MC and plug any holes left with the correct bolts that may be an option too.
I like your line about adding DSG as a modification as you wanted it. It's one of the main reasons I'm selling my GTI, because I want 4motion and DSG, I would do the 4motion conversion on my GTI but I'm not brave enough to tackle a DSG-4motion swap together!
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Omar, what are you doing with the old clutch/gearbox?
Will sell it as long as the dsg modification is successful!! I changed the gear oil less that 1k miles ago and shifts like a dream.
Interested?? :ashamed:
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With regards to the slave cylinder, does it just have a feed to the master brake cylinder? My thoughts are you can strip it back to where it meets the bulk head and find some way of sealing it properly as far back towards the master cylinder as possible. If you can remove the lines all the way to the MC and plug any holes left with the correct bolts that may be an option too.
I like your line about adding DSG as a modification as you wanted it. It's one of the main reasons I'm selling my GTI, because I want 4motion and DSG, I would do the 4motion conversion on my GTI but I'm not brave enough to tackle a DSG-4motion swap together!
Slave leads to the master clutch cylinder, which takes a feed from the brake reservoir.
Think things will be ok tied to one side for now and will look into putting a stopper into the hardline. Ultimately to remove it completely Ill need to replace the brake fluid reservoir. With the amount of work left at the minute, thats quite low down on my to do list.
Haha yep the DSG is definitely a mod. Ok not as straightforward as fitting cruise or a satnav but nevertheless an improvement, quicker shifts, ever so slightly more economical apparently and of course DSG paddles and a dsg pop/fart :surprised: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I think AWD is far more involved than my DSG conversion. Im not having to cut and chop the body and floorpan... if I came to that Id sell up like you say..
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Day 3
New gearbox is now IN! Replaced the dogbone and gearbox left console mounts too so should be lovely and snug in the engine bay.
Had to remove drivers side driveshaft mounting flange from the gearbox and passenger side wishbone/Arb mount and joint bracket to the subframe which was a bit of a pain but that created enough room to pop the gearbox in. Since taking that off struggling to get the ARB to bolt back down so I gave up today and will tackle that tomorrow.
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Also completed my centre resonator box delete so should get a very audible DSG fart noise and a little bit more of a throaty exhaust note.
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More to come this weekend!
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Good work so far. I swapped a MC in a mk4 Golf, it's actually quite a quick job really but as you say, it's a low priority when you're swapping a gearbox over! I'm sure a hard line plug will be enough of a fix for a long while yet.
If I were going to cut up my floor plain to fit 4motion, I'd also re-locate the battery to the rear at the same time as this further helps weight distribution which goes even further to improving handling. Whack a carbon bonnet and wings on the front too and you'll have a mighty different beast on your hands.
:driver:
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Day 3
New gearbox is now IN! Replaced the dogbone and gearbox left console mounts too so should be lovely and snug in the engine bay.
Had to remove drivers side driveshaft mounting flange from the gearbox and passenger side wishbone/Arb mount and joint bracket to the subframe which was a bit of a pain but that created enough room to pop the gearbox in. Since taking that off struggling to get the ARB to bolt back down so I gave up today and will tackle that tomorrow.
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Also completed my centre resonator box delete so should get a very audible DSG fart noise and a little bit more of a throaty exhaust note.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/305/18683619171_3d7cc4567a_k.jpg)
More to come this weekend!
looking good man
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Day 4
Had a couple of hours in the workshop so I cracked on with getting the ARB in place but in the process I sheared a droplink bolt so waiting on new droplink. Got the starter motor in and wired. Shifter mechanism attached to gearbox.
Next proper update saturday. Finish the droplink, driveshafts in, move the car off the ramp and tuck it in a quiet corner of the workshop to wire it all up.
ECU been programmed and arrived back today. Many thanks to Aftab at ChiptuningShop. :happy2:
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Day 5
ARB droplink replaced. Finally tamed that pesky ARB... hah!!
Modified brackets and reconnected various loose sensors and connector plugs. Afraid to leave stuff loose and electrics getting shredded in the fans :scared: !! They are well and truly secure now..
Driveshafts fitted. PITA!!. Access was even less with the DSG box in compared to the manual. Driveshafts I bought used and think they were sat for a while so they were bit stiff which didn't help either.
Exhaust parts all linked up and connected together now. Backbox tips aligned up nicely.
Engine ECU with DSG software refitted
Wheels on and job done! We now have a rolling car.
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Front is a smidge lower now than before due to heavier DSG box but think its minimal. Will see how I get on day to day. If it bothers me loads then new set of lowering springs will be on the cards.
Remaining jobs:
-Wiring
-Fit ignition lock solenoid
-Replace pedal mechanisms for Accelerator and brake
-Remove clutch pedal and associated mechanisms and fittings
-Refit all interior bits
-Vagcom programming and recoding
-Go for a test drive and calibrate gearbox :scared:
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Well done Omar! Hope the test drive goes well
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Well done good job!
Interesting comments about the ride height as I've noticed before my 2.0 TDI DSG Match sits lower than Manual 1.4 TSI/ 1.6 TDI versions.
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Cheers! Having the bigger heavier diesel engine and heavier dsg box itll add weight. But should be counteracted with springs which compress less to counter extra weight yet achieve the same ride height.
Obviously GT models are different ride height to the match and different to S etc etc
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Made a start on wiring today.. goes without saying its like a trail left behind from an electrical spaghetti monster!
Iv fathomed out all 10 pages of wiring schematics and laid down about 25% of the wiring. More to be done this weekend.
Wiring seems harder that the gearbox swap itself it seems but I shall prevail!!
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Wiring is now finished.
Need to fit battery and CAI and some other bits, tie down the new wiring and will be all set to test drive on wednesday all being well!!!
Itching to get it on the road and for it to go well. Wish me luck!!
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Good luck mate! (You crazy man!)
This stuff is epic, IMHO. :notworthy:
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:congrats:
Goodluck tithe test drive mate
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Hats off to you dude. Maybe next year, I might be tempted with this sort of conversion. It's crossed my mind before
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Thankyou! Very nervous now.. really hope it all goes well or ill cry. Lot of time, planning, favours, effort and money gone into it.
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You'll get there!
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Best of luck, buddy!
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Good work dude.
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So the eagerly awaited update:
Wiring finished and all engine bits popped together.
Coded all control modules
Engine started first time and resonator delete sounds really nice and throaty. No fault codes and shifting mechanisms all working good
Things were going too smoothly your thinking....
Well when I went to test drive I was cursing!!!
So put it into D, handbrake off and footbrake off. The revs dipped a little but wasnt going anywhere. Tried revving and no movement. Spanner flashes up on the dash. Plug in vagcom and get these fault codes
001836 - Gear 1
P072C - 008 - Not Selectable - Intermittent
005981 - Clutch 1 Opens Unintentionally
P175D - 000 - - Intermittent
Clear the codes and restart the car. All seems ok.
Thought i needed to go out and dust some cobwebs. Tried reverse and worked fine, very smooth and out the workshop I go.
Put it into D - same issue as before not going anywhere in first. Then gearbox throws in 2nd and the car set of happy and smooth in 2nd.. Go down the road and back. No 3rd gear when revved more and no 1st when coming to a stop. Car was not stalling.
So car works and drives but Clutch 1 isnt grabbing 1st 3rd and presumably any other gears (5th and 7th) due to "opening unintentionally" and not engaging the gears.
Mechatronics coding is correct so Im wondering what is up with this f**king gearbox/clutch. Iv definitely fitted and wired it up right as the gears it engages work well. :scared: :scared: :scared:
Any ideas or help much appreciated. Gearbox bought from dealers brand new and all fluids drained and replenished as gearbox sat for ages and some leaked through the caps. ??gears seized or loose clutch?!?
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Have you performed basic settings for the dsg box? It checks the clutch bite points.
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Forgot to say I tried basic settings and no luck.
Found another way to do it so will try that tomorrow.
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What box did u get 0AM??
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I have no real idea o=how the double shift gear (DSG) system works, but obviously something isn't right with the odd numbers clutch. My guesses would be:
1. Check all sensor connections and wiring, despite being plugged in, is one damaged/loose?
2. Investigate a faulty clutch due to being sat for so long
3. Hit it with a hammer.
Maybe don't do 3.
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Thanks guys.
Yes its 0AM 7speed dry clutch box.
I think when I was doing basic settings I didnt quite do it right and the procedure didnt go through. I have now gotten a better procedure list so hope that sorts it.
I checked the clutch assembly and it was spinning quite freely with no real resistance or wobbles so nothings seized on. ( I'd love to hit it with a hammer but want to give the basis settings another go first, if it doesnt work you can come to Carlisle with a hammer and we'll do a Jeremy Clarkson lol)
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This is way above my DIY skills.
U probably already looked at these. The bottom one is very interesting for someone like me who knows nothing about how the DSG works.
http://docs.jayzone.eu/erWin/VW/Jetta%20&%20Golf%20Variant/Workshop%20Manuals/Power%20Transmission/7-speed%20dual%20clutch%20gearbox%200AM.pdf
http://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdata.autorepairmanuals.ws%2Feb9760b153a790c74676b48736069eea&ei=zdKKVdaRI-bmyQPjra7wAQ&usg=AFQjCNHrnZJiud1omPUf8OX0owA_VLGLHg&sig2=rw7Glt6OC7P_EmqxXhA4uQ&bvm=bv.96339352,d.bGQ
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This is way above my DIY skills.
U probably already looked at these. The bottom one is very interesting for someone like me who knows nothing about how the DSG works.
http://docs.jayzone.eu/erWin/VW/Jetta%20&%20Golf%20Variant/Workshop%20Manuals/Power%20Transmission/7-speed%20dual%20clutch%20gearbox%200AM.pdf
http://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdata.autorepairmanuals.ws%2Feb9760b153a790c74676b48736069eea&ei=zdKKVdaRI-bmyQPjra7wAQ&usg=AFQjCNHrnZJiud1omPUf8OX0owA_VLGLHg&sig2=rw7Glt6OC7P_EmqxXhA4uQ&bvm=bv.96339352,d.bGQ
Im pretty savvy with these DSGs since pondering the DSG conversion and researching it. Yep Iv already read the Technical/Education manuals and already have full access to the workshop/Elsawin manuals which were very helpful when swapping the hardware side of things over. Less helpful when it comes to the finer intricacies I am now tackling.
More I think about it the more I think I didnt do the basic settings properly. And as its a box from the dealers and not been fitted before, I presume its never been calibrated in a car and they adaptations and tolerances are wildly out methinks. I'd like to think this is true and proper basic settings will fix my issues and I can have fun with it. I cant wait... Even in 2nd and reverse those 2 gears were a pleasure to use haha :wink: :party: :party:
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Normally the simplest fix is the right fix. I too have only experienced my DSG for a brief spell but I know that, despite really not wanting to loose the GTI, going to a DSG equipped Golf R was a good choice.
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Iv driven a a 400bhp Golf R20 DSG and its just sublime... Grinning ear to ear at the sound and power delivery. Okay my 1.4 turbo is a modest little brother of the Golf R but should still be nice to drive and sound dirtyyyy :innocent:
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You might want to watch this, I don't know if it'll help you but certainly worth knowing!
Clutch upgrade procedure for DSG, but if you end up having to sort the clutch out at least this might show you that it doesn't look to hard a job!
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Iv seen that video but very limited help as thats a 6 speed DQ250 DSG box with wet clutch.
To clarify I have DQ200 7speed dry clutch box:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhp.net.au%2FHP_dq200-1.jpg&hash=e8bc7150aaa5e9bf04b0bbe7717aa1727d5a5a5e)
The video is for 6speed DQ250 DSG wet clutch box (pic is of 4wd version Id say):
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhp.net.au%2FHP_dq250-1.jpg&hash=7883ea05f8e4b6e69aec470610e282bb00bfb917)
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Knowing how VW Group operate, I'd bet there's a fair few shared components so there may be a reasonable amount of theory to go off of to get it sorted. I've found that swapping engines in my mk4 V5 wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, as although the engines are totally different internally, all the supporting hardware (fuel lines, coolant connections ect.) still line up where my original engine ones do. VW Group clearly made them that way to save re-designing the whole engine bay so I'd bet the same logic was applied here. Despite being different systems I'd think the processes must be similar (but not identical)?
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Aye some truth to that I guess. Raw pricipals are similar.
Well hopefully have some more news later today (hopefully good). Hooking the battery up to charge on the way to work and Ill have a tinker with basic settings thisafternoon.
Wish me luck!
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So Iv tried to do basic settings and even that does not work despite following correct procedures this time.
Spoken to a VW tech mate of mine who suggests that the clutch or the actuating mechanism from the mechatronics is faulty in some way and that is nothing basic settings will fix.
With all this news, and the fact gearbox was unused dealer stock, Iv lost faith in this gearbox. I shouldn't be the one to fork out repairs for gearbox that should be fully working. Mechatronics are a 4 figure sum and clutch is around £400 for LuK Repset so its a false economy to try and repair it and I couldnt repair it with my limited expertise so gearbox specialist's labour would be on top.
Asked the seller to repair it or give me a full refund, awaiting their reply but either way the gearbox will have to come out again and await repair/look for a replacement box :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Iv come tooooo far to put the manual box back in. I knew something would inevitably go wrong due to my mistake but the gearbox seems to be the faulty piece of my DSG coversion project. FFS!
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All parts supplied as new or unused should legally have 3 months warranty so you shouldn't have to pay a penny.
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Hope so.
To be honest if its easily repairable I'd rather they repaired it as these gearboxes are quite rare and Im struggling to find a replacement from a scrappie. People are selling these used for more expensive than I got this one from dealer supply (maybe they knew it was faulty hence price but kept hush?!?!)
Just want a working gearbox now. Project has gone on long enough and I want to enjoy my hard work. Cannot believe of everything that could have happened, the gearbox itself was a culprit. :sad1:
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All part of the learning game mate, it is the worst at times but only makes the good times that much better. I have to do an engine and gearbox swap with my mk4 V5 so my chances of finding things don't work is much higher but you know what? Just enjoy the fun you have, even if it doesn't seem that way.
Would you rather be stuck in being one of the first people to do a manual-to-DSG swap, or sat about wishing you were?
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Firstly, ten out of ten for your commitment and effort on this challenge! :congrats:
I assume you bought the box off a VW dealer? I wonder if their master tech would look at the issue since it's their part which is faulty and isn't an unrealistic request since you bought it in good faith!
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Yep I guess we are part of an elite and rare crew of bonkers people willing to take on such big challenges. Guess Im getting a bit impatient wanting to get my reward like a little kid. :party:
Im in Carlisle and gearbox was purchased in Crewe so Iv got to wait for them to get back to me first and see what they say. Talking to my own VW tech mate though, they are quite hands off when it comes to gearboxes. If its anything more than clutch or mechatronics they will just replace the entire gearbox along with a ridiculous bill for the owner/warranty company. Will see what they can do for me. Fingers crossed!!
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Chin up mate u will get there one way or another.
Do the stealers have a different/better diagnostics system which can help you pinpoint the problem?
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Chin up mate u will get there one way or another.
Do the stealers have a different/better diagnostics system which can help you pinpoint the problem?
They have VAS diagnostic system. Iv got VCDS. In terms of diagnostics both tools will read the same error codes and perform same functions with respect to gearboxes so their gizmo wont help I dont think. Rekon the issue is with the clutch assembly or actuating mechanism between clutch and mechatronics. The fact I have no mechatronics errors means it is working as it should I presume?!
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When u got the box u said some oil leaked out. Doesn't this box have two oil systems? One for gearbox the other for mechatronic module?
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Yep I guess we are part of an elite and rare crew of bonkers people willing to take on such big challenges. Guess Im getting a bit impatient wanting to get my reward like a little kid. :party:
Im in Carlisle and gearbox was purchased in Crewe so Iv got to wait for them to get back to me first and see what they say. Talking to my own VW tech mate though, they are quite hands off when it comes to gearboxes. If its anything more than clutch or mechatronics they will just replace the entire gearbox along with a ridiculous bill for the owner/warranty company. Will see what they can do for me. Fingers crossed!!
Have you called any local firms like http://automaticgearboxrepairs.com/automatic-gear-box-repairs-carlisle and asked or called in to seek advice as there'll be visual and physical testes which will pin point this issue?
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When u got the box u said some oil leaked out. Doesn't this box have two oil systems? One for gearbox the other for mechatronic module?
Yes i drained both the mechatronics and gear oil circuits and filled with exact quantities of genuine oil and mechatronic hydraulic fluid.
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Yes Im going to call some while I wait for a reply. :)
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Update: Seller of the gearbox and they said they cannot repair, but will either collect gearbox for full refund or have offered me partial refund of £300 to keep the gearbox and contribute to repairs. Iv told them Im looking into each option and would let them know. In the meantime, Iv been doing some research and troubleshooting and decided to take the mechatronics off and see whats what. Ordered special tool to get it out properly without damaging anything.
Talking to gearbox specialists they think its either mechatronics or software issue but all are reluctant to help as they want nothing to do with a conversion. Iv decided its not software issue or else it wouldnt go anywhere at all. Doing some snooping in measuring blocks of the gearbox the displacement sensor readouts for selector fork for gears 1 and 3 is totally off the rest (reading about 0 meaning neutral) and is stuck in 1st or 3rd ( I guess its 3rd and reads 12) and wont go in neutral. Reading the vw self study manuals with errors or abnormal readouts relating to this sensor causes the hydrualic circuit controlling this selector fork to be turned off as safety measure which explains my symptoms.
Talking to my vw tech mate, he thinks the mechatronics wasnt put on properly in the factory and selector actuator of the mechatronics not in the selector fork properly which I think has wedged it into 3rd.
So will whip off the mechatronics and hope this theory is correct. if everything is already in neutral Id suspect a dodgy displacement sensor and will have to get mechatronics repaired.
My hope is mechatronics wasnt put on right and Ill put it right and all will start working hopefully fingers x'd!
Wish me luck... venturing into the unknown some more lol!!
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Sounds reasonable that that's the issue here. My only concern is if you want to return it for a refund, you should tamper with it as they may refuse you a refund. However, I'd be more inclined to try repairs that you'd said as it's something you can then do for other people at a reduced cost (considering VW charge thousands for the job) so it's a good business plan to learn the DSG system fully. :happy2:
And remember, you've done a conversion already so a gear box repair should be nothing!
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Ill make sure it goes on properly so nothing to show its been removed.
Hmm not sure I could do DSGs for other people.. be a miracle if I can fix my own lol! Anyway going to pop to the workshop and see if there are any free ramps to crack on with this.
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Sounds like a mecha. Problem. :sad1:
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Yep mechatronics has to be.
No free ramps today but have earmarked one for Wednesday when Iv got day off to do this.
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You are a very brave man for attempting this. Good luck :happy2:
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I may be brave but I think im also foolish if I cannot fix the problem.
Got the day off tomorrow so wish me luck!
If my fix doesnt work itll be off to get the mechatronics repaired.
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No free ramps today. Too many MOT failures getting repaired :sad1: . Been promised one for tomorrow afternoon.
Anyway hooked up the vagcom to attempt to set everything in neutral which is protocol before removal of mechatronics to see what happens.
Heres screenshot of the Displacement sensors and the basic setting readouts.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/419/19334053090_0650ab12c5_k.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/276/19521965105_b7a3fc0bf8_k.jpg)
Shows the displacement of 1st/3rd gear selector is well out of place of the target readings. Basic settings screen show its stuck in 1st gear and will not disengage into neutral through vagcom (which is what this basic setting does). All other selectors are close to their target values. Will be closer once Im able to sort the 1st/3rd selector issue so I can successfully do basic settings of bite points etc
So tomorrow Id expect the selector fork to be in 1st inside gearbox, and actuator of the mechatronics to be either attached to this selector fork or out of position completely.
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So got the mechatronics out today. Properly tight in there.. Had to remove the lower radiator hose and drain coolant to get it out ... Urgh!
It was indeed stuck in 1st and all actuators were positioned in their selector forks. All selector forks move and come to neutral readily by hand so its mechatronics that must be faulty as feared. So no point putting it back on the car with things repositioned as itll probably not work either. :sad1:
So am sending off to ecutesting for testing, diagnosis and repair.. Fingers crossed it won't take long and straightforward repair. :scared:
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Good luck with the repair! You deserve to have your conversion finished. :drinking:
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So got the mechatronics out today. Properly tight in there.. Had to remove the lower radiator hose and drain coolant to get it out ... Urgh!
It was indeed stuck in 1st and all actuators were positioned in their selector forks. All selector forks move and come to neutral readily by hand so its mechatronics that must be faulty as feared. So no point putting it back on the car with things repositioned as itll probably not work either. :sad1:
So am sending off to ecutesting for testing, diagnosis and repair.. Fingers crossed it won't take long and straightforward repair. :scared:
Well in many ways that's a result as your testing and diagnosis pointed to what you found.
Once again 10 out of 10 for your efforts and sleepless nights.
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Thankyou everyone! :love: ..Hope mechatronics can be fixed easily (can't afford a replacement!) and I can fit it and that'll be that so I can :driver:
Too much time and effort is invested in all this to turn back but I won't lie, this has been testing testing my patience recently!
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So frustrating but hats off to you dude!
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No updates really - Bought a new battery : Varta E44 for the car while Iv been twiddling my thumbs waiting..
Its been 5 working days my mechatronics has been at ECUtesting and no word.. they said they would call when they have news when I phoned on wednesday.
They say their turnaround is 3-5 working days so thats now come and gone.. must be unusually busy ?!
Anyone used ECUtesting before?
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Hopefully a phone call to them Monday will get you an answer.
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Hopefully yeah.
Everywhere I looked there was nothing but excellent feedback about them and very appreciative customers for excellent comms, fast service, workmanship and lifetime guarantees.
Can only think they are exceptionally busy :indifferent:
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Look at AKS Tuning and R-Tech... Great reviews, long waiting times to book in. It's always the way with good places sadly but it's a good sign if the place is booked up and rammed with work, as a quiet place would make me think no-one wants to use that garage.
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So true! Opportunity to take a break from worrying about gearbox.
My other parts of the to do list still include:
- Dynaudio install with Bose wheel well sub (inside full size spare)
- Full size spare wheel upgrade
- Auto dimming wing mirror glass
- painting radio/climate dashboard trims in reflex silver
Been honing my painting skills on some bumper trims from my old mk5 (now my sister's) and cant tell difference from a bodyshop job! Iv perfected my prep and paint process. Not bad for rattle cans :happy2:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/527/19807239761_4a9f23f192_b.jpg)
Also painted my dsg surround gloss black and got a nice finish too
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/19614435418_cfa1278b31_b.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/19795132052_0d34a0797b_b.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/484/19802446265_dce741b0cd_b.jpg)
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Update: News is not good. The mechatronics unit has been deemed beyond repair. They tested the pump upto and beyond the voltage and they could not get any movement so they said it cannot be repaired. So seems Im staring down the barrel of a new mechatronics. Will be about £1k from dealers after discount but ill need to check this.
If they couldnt get pumps to turn i guess thats why the actuators were not engaging or disengaging.
F**k!!!!
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:sick: :sad1: :sick: :sad1: :sick: :sad1:
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Surely you can get the original supplier to sort out some of the cost at least, you bought an "as new" part which I'm sure must come with the legal warranty or something similar? A polite, but firm, letter might net some help at least.
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Surely you can get the original supplier to sort out some of the cost at least, you bought an "as new" part which I'm sure must come with the legal warranty or something similar? A polite, but firm, letter might net some help at least.
I agree 100%. Don't give up from getting your money back.
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Complete gearbox with mecha and clutch was 700. Was offered 300 part refund and keep the box or full refund for return.
I hedged my bets on mecha being repairable and had taken the 300 part refund already so think theres no going back. I may get some money back as an exchange if i buy from vw or sell it as faulty/spares.
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Not much to update. Got a call from BBA Reman and they didnt have the right equipment to test the mechatronics so they performed a visual inspection and said everything looks fine ( what a lot of use that was :fighting: )
So Iv given up on anyone being able to repair it. Iv bought some kit to read and write DSG programming and Iv managed to read all the mechatronic data from my faulty unit ( took about 25mins.. what a lot of data!). So Iv ordered a refurbed unit with a brand new Transmission ECU and a preowned and tested valvebody. Hoping my kit will write the data on my new unit, fill up the fluids, fit and test and hopefully Ill have some joy. Comes with 3 month guarantee so if it doesn't work or craps out in that time Iv got full comeback.
Keep your fingers crossed - there may still be some hope yet!!!!! :happy2: :scared:
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Are these people no good to you?
http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_and_audi_dsg_gearbox_ecu.html
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Are these people no good to you?
http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_and_audi_dsg_gearbox_ecu.html
First place I went was them (see few posts up) . Faulty beyond repair... :fighting: , Thanks though :smiley:
Thought it was worth getting a 2nd opinion but BBA couldn't test it so am stuck having to believe ECU testing. Don't think there are any other places who can assess and repair these so unless anyone has any other bright ideas Ill have to scrap the original mecha and hope the refurbed one is up to the job.
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Hopefully the refurbished unit will be fine and you'll finally get the joy of DSG. I've been driving my DSG equipped Golf for about a month now and it's such a joy to use!
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Thankyou :) . Im yearning to enjoy mine too. Its been ages iv been without and been demoted to my old mk5 my sister uses now and again. 80bhp is fine for her as she passed her test recently but I lose the will in that.
Even been tempted by a tasty SLK350 local to me but iv resisted!!
Glad your loving your DSG golf. I was having fun even in just 2nd and Reverse haha. Pity i need more gears to enjoy it more :P
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Even in standard form, the DSG gearbox is amazing on the twisty B-roads, overtaking is so much easier and spirited driving is on another level. Combined with the 4motion, I don't regret changing from the GTI to the Golf R. I'm just looking forward to a DSG map upgrade now.
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Awesome!! All this talk is making me want an R too :evilgrin:
Must finish what I started though.
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Don't give up! It was a tough decision upgrading to an R, but I still reckon my GTI could leave it behind in the twisty roads as with all the suspension upgrades it corners much better than the R.
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Don't give up! It was a tough decision upgrading to an R, but I still reckon my GTI could leave it behind in the twisty roads as with all the suspension upgrades it corners much better than the R.
But once you have the equivalent upgrades on the R surely that would be a step ahead further again?
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Ah mate, it'll totally turn the tides if I went all out on the suspension. However I only plan to use VWR springs and ARB's with a better Haldex controller and possibly a differential upgrade this time, as I want to retain the switchable chassis modes and I've read good reports about the VWR springs alone in terms of handling. Add in the other bits mentioned and I'll have a set up good for fast road and 400bhp.
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KW DCC coilovers.
Apparently available in V1 for a shade under £1000. :happy2:
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I have seen the KW's but only aware of one kit that's comparable with DCC... Shall investigate.
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Update: News is not good. The mechatronics unit has been deemed beyond repair. They tested the pump upto and beyond the voltage and they could not get any movement so they said it cannot be repaired. So seems Im staring down the barrel of a new mechatronics. Will be about £1k from dealers after discount but ill need to check this.
If they couldnt get pumps to turn i guess thats why the actuators were not engaging or disengaging.
F**k!!!!
Since this thread was such an educational journey would this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xyp96e1p16Q&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs helped you?
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:jumping: :jumping: :jumping:BIG NEWS EVERYONE!!! :love: :love: :love: :love:
After much fettling and calibrating I officially have a working DSG today.... Been a long road but am so happy to have got there at last. So silky smooth and sounds dirty on the gearshift!! Words cannot describe my feelings!!!!! :jumping: :jumping: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :driver: :driver:
Have to tidy up the wiring, fit trims, tweak the exhaust and as the cars been in the workshop for 4 months-ish and now due a service so may as well sort that while I have ramps to myself.
Will post up some final pictures once everything is back together.
Not sure if its a world first but as far as I know I am the first person in the UK if not the world who has fitted a DSG to a manual car with the original engine and original setup (not just transplant everything from an auto car) if so additional celebrations! :drinking: :drinking:
Big credit and thanks to @kalu (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3864) for sorting my engine ECU programming (been refusing to let me pay him till I got it working! Please claim your payment sir! :happy2: )
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:jumping: :jumping: :jumping:BIG NEWS EVERYONE!!! :love: :love: :love: :love:
After much fettling and calibrating I officially have a working DSG today.... Been a long road but am so happy to have got there at last. So silky smooth and sounds dirty on the gearshift!! Words cannot describe my feelings!!!!! :jumping: :jumping: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :driver: :driver:
Have to tidy up the wiring, fit trims, tweak the exhaust and as the cars been in the workshop for 4 months-ish and now due a service so may as well sort that while I have ramps to myself.
Will post up some final pictures once everything is back together.
Not sure if its a world first but as far as I know I am the first person in the UK if not the world who has fitted a DSG to a manual car with the original engine and original setup (not just transplant everything from an auto car) if so additional celebrations! :drinking: :drinking:
Big credit and thanks to kalu for sorting my engine ECU programming (been refusing to let me pay him till I got it working! Please claim your payment sir! :happy2: )
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Well done mate!
So what was the problem? Did you fit a new mechatronics unit?
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The refurb mechatronics I got has a faulty hydraulic pump and wasn't giving me any gears so I have to return that.
So I fettled the hydraulic fluid levels, recalibrated the actuators and some other measurements with my vernier calipers and by some sheer luck I managed to grab 1st gear but was kangarooing all over the place and throwing clutch errors. So more fettling later and a month off working on the car to recharge and recouperate, 3rd time removing and replacing the mechatronics I was able to perform and complete basic settings and go for a drive and grabbed all gears smoothly. Voila!
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Hurray! Finally, you get to enjoy DSG! It's probably tainted for you but what's your thoughts on it so far?
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I guess its sort of bittersweet in hindsight but far more sweet than bitter.
It performs remarkably well and very smooth and responsive. DSG fart noises aren't too loud at all unless im going flat out and Iv only done centre resonator delete.
Iv only ever had manual cars so my left foot is a bit confused, especially as I still have a clutch pedal lol . Will get round to removing that soon!
Iv been through all 8 gears ( 7 forward + reverse) which are seamless but in "D" on a steady 35-40mph it reaches 6th and just before 50mph its in 7th. Its like its too eager to reach the highest possible gear .. Sound right? If i give the accelerator a stab it downshifts and takes off just fine or I can obviously select what I want in triptronic or paddles.
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Amazing news! Big congrats! :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Now just enjoy your hard work. :smiley:
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Brilliant news dude! Glad it's all sorted and the stress is over so you can now enjoy it!
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My car never stays in 1st, as soon as it's moving forward it's into 2nd. It hangs 2nd and 3rd until about 30mph then by the time I'm at 40mph its straight up to 6th. So yeah, sounds about right for a DSG box.
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Cool.. Good to know :happy2:
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I'm looking forward to a DSG map as it'll liven things up and make the box a bit more responsive under spirited driving. But that's probably low down on your list right now after all this drama!
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@Omeydz would you dare do the DSG map?
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@Omeydz would you dare do the DSG map?
You mean you dare him to do the DSG map..? :signLOL:
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Sorry I was away for a bit.
Nah Im not going to DSG map it. Even the engine is on a factory map again.
Going to let things bed in as everything is new. Then Ill put my stage 1 bluefin back on or maybe an R-tech map if Nicki can work his magic on the 1.4 Turbo only engines.
Going to be adding a front mount air intercooler as the engine only has a water-cooling matrix. So it'll be twin-cooled once that is plumbed in. So maybe get more bhp than the approx 160bhp that the bluefin gives.
In terms of the 0AM 7speed DSG they have torque limit to 250ftlb as it has dry clutches not wet like the 6 speeds 02E that are almost double the torque limit. So for that reason I don't think there are any remaps or people who have had their 0AM boxes remapped.
This car is going to be my daily runaround so Id prefer the reliability over power. Plenty nippy for a 1.4 in fairness.
Getting a Maserati Gran Turismo as a weekend rocket :wink:
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Need to tidy the interior wiring and put trims on etc.
Full service done and middle resonator delete completed.
Here is a little video with medium throttle. Sounds quite throaty for a 1.4 and love the DSG farts :driver: :driver:
Enjoy!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/21840590785_a7ce1b7372_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zgYJJ6)20150930_112813 (https://flic.kr/p/zgYJJ6)
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Really nice! :happy2:
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Great work, well done!
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500 trouble free miles so far! May there be many more!
Wiring all tidied away and centre console and dash reassembled. Multi-boost gauge installed now too.. pics to come
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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Totally forgot to MOT the car.. been expired for a while! not been pulled thankfully :ashamed:
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Any updates with this mate? The thread has been a massive inspiration for myself, I too have a MK6 1.4tsi Match and have done a fair few things, R steering wheel, xenons, led tails etc but plenty left to do!
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Hello mate. Glad you have enjoyed my thread! Long as you do your homework, research, source correct and quality parts and do quality work anything is possible. Car survived driving through deep floodwater as I escaped my home in December so +1 for my mod resilience haha!
Updates coming soon:
Custom pop-up boost gauge integrated into ashtray - DONE
Front mount intercooler
Inlet manifold upgraded to supercharged 1.4TSI version without restrictive water cooler
Decoke manifold
Remap- DONE
RS4 Recaro bucket seats
Dynaudio sound system
Full size 18" spare wheel / raised boot floor setup / Bose subwoofer custom enclosure inside spare wheel. - DONE
Edition 35 front bumper (upgrade from standard GTI one on there at the min) - to paint
New windscreen - rock hit me on the motorway :(
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You've been busy then! Ed.35 bumper will look fantastic.
Couple things if you don't mind. Have you ever looked into fitting dual zone climate controls. I know its a massive PITA and probably not worth it, but would you have any idea of total cost/parts etc needed for that?
And also, long shot I know as they're extremely rare but what would you be able to point me in the right direction for a colour premium MFD? Dealers? Do you know what the damage would be from a main dealer? Cheers.
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Thanks!
Itll be a less rewarding PITA doing dualzone than the DSG so Im not going to bother. You will required the complete airbox assembly, sensors, AC pipes most probably, additional flap motors quite possibly, Custom wiring loom (on such mods I do it in situ), Climatronic control panel, system regas. Id estimate £300-500 in parts,components and install materials.
Used colour clocks are 250-300 mark but extremely rare. Dealers will be 450ish + VAT and want your old clocks back too.
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Thanks!
Itll be a less rewarding PITA doing dualzone than the DSG so Im not going to bother. You will required the complete airbox assembly, sensors, AC pipes most probably, additional flap motors quite possibly, Custom wiring loom (on such mods I do it in situ), Climatronic control panel, system regas. Id estimate £300-500 in parts,components and install materials.
Used colour clocks are 250-300 mark but extremely rare. Dealers will be 450ish + VAT and want your old clocks back too.
Appreciate for the help mate. I'll give the dealers a go for the MFD. But if worse case scenario and they can't help, would this be suitable? http://www.carsystems.pl/golf-mk-6-premium-mfa-r-line-look-200-miles-h-celsius-gasoline-5k6920983lx,id1675.html obviously expensive, but convenient! The only thing is our cars cluster go up to 160mph not 200, does this matter? Would it be suitable?
Also really sorry for taking up your thread. I'd PM you but don't have the post count yet! Cheers.
Just popped in and they didn't seem very happy with me looking for one! Bloke refused to give me the part number my car was built with and told me that colour MFD's can't be ordered... until I told him to copy and paste my factory build cluster P/N and replace the 7 with an 8... always nice when you've got better knowledge of your car than they do! He said £489 inc VAT but as it's not 'like for like' there will be a 'hefty surcharge' - Another £450! So over 900 in total, I think I'll leave that :grin:
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Those clocks are fine but they are very pricey!
Doesn't matter about the top speed, will be fine.
Dealers will be dealers lol
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Hi mate, just bought a complete GTI leather interior for my Golf. I was just wondering if it is possible to fit them plug and play (without heating or other functions) until I can get all that sorted. Will there be any issues with different harnesses, seatbelt, airbags etc. Cheers
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no issues
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Doesn't matter about the top speed, will be fine.
Really, I thought a 180 may be ok to swap with a 160 as the divisions only change after 120 but a 160 has a different range all round doesn't it.
Or does it self calibrate to what ever the speedo shows?
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If dials are not swapped and it is programmed to the car it will display correct speed.
Problems only arise if you for example get clocks reading to 160 and swap the background/disc to 180 as the clocks still think they are 160 so it will read higher speed than you are doing.
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Ah, cool, that makes sense
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Not much happening recently..
Bosch wiper blades fitted today.
Got Lightning cable for my MDI media interface
Upgrading to MK6 GTI colour clocks, so will be selling my non-GTI mk6 petrol colour clocks soon :happy2:
Contemplating TPMS high version too with pressures displaying on highline... hmm
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Been lazy lately and a lot of bad, cold weather. Car has been driving well, not skipped a beat.
-GTI colour highline clocks now in and looking amazing :smiley:
-Fitted full coverage engine undertray for better protection (and aerodynamics for what it matters lol) - EDIT - now removed as it was touching the exhaust downpipe flexy and didn't want it melting or a fire :sad1: - think it only suits diesels despite it bolting up nicely. Think it is because turbo and exhaust manifold is at the front of the engine
-Replaced non res system with Milltek R32 resontated catback as I couldn't stand the motorway drone with the miles I will be doing now. Backbox is hanging quite low and touching my lower valance so maybe some trimming or adjustment required, but the tips line up beautifully :smiley: and no more drone. DSG farts are just audible going at full throttle. Guess things are a trade off sometimes
pics to come..
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MDI now updated to late 2012 to be compatible with OEM Lightening cable for Iphone 6's etc. All working beautifully and fully OEM, naturally haha :smiley:
Tried to update the late 2010 one which came in my car from factory but it wouldn't play ball.
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Polished up the Milltek first .... ooo shiny!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/26064636762_b86a0e10e3_b.jpg)
Fitted - Any thoughts on my fitting and positioning appreciated. Don't like how low it hangs but tips look spot on. As cars lowered its not so noticable.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1467/25884202870_3f800a3cc2_b.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1614/26090757591_49f942587d_b.jpg)
Car needs a serious wash... Filthy!
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The Milltek exhausts do hang really low, the BCS ones are a nearer option but I prefer the sound of my Milltek so sticking with it for now. Also, positioning looks good and nice polishing skills.
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The Milltek exhausts do hang really low, the BCS ones are a nearer option but I prefer the sound of my Milltek so sticking with it for now. Also, positioning looks good and nice polishing skills.
Thanks mate :love: ... I fitted it myself too! Had a nightmare getting the company to fabricate reducer dimensions, kept making too big leaving gaps.. could only do my best and my modification means I cant hear any blows. Will have to check and see after racking up some miles
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I just finished reading this. Superb job on DSG conversion!
Hat's off to you sir! :congrats: :congrats:
HMMMM...I'm now thinking if it can be done for my Cupra also... :thinking:
Could you please tell me what are the steps for this operation? What wiring needs to be done?
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Went to my car today to find a puddle in the rear drivers side footwell rubber mat :fighting:
Looking on google plenty of people have had woes with leaking doors/seals on Mk6s. My heart sank.
My seals look fine on the door and car body. Drains dont appear to be blocked and let water through.
Then I saw that some people have leaky speakers where seals have failed on them and let water through to the interior.
I removed the door entry light in the doorcard and stuck my finger in to find it was wet ( raining atm) so can safely say that my speaker seal is shot. (light is right by the speaker so think thats a definitive diagnosis)
So I've put some plastic tucked into the door seal to route water coming from the leak into the rubber mat and when I have time I will strip off the doorcard and fix it.
Seeing as I was going to do a dynaudio setup I may just remove the speaker and put a blanking plate over the hole and seal as an interim measure until I do that.
Will partially strip the door trims and see what the moisture is like in the carpets. To the touch they are ever so lightly damp immediately around the leak area and nowhere else and no damp smell or mould visible so hope that means theres no serious damp issues.
Don't you just hate when stuff like this happens grrrr!!
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I just finished reading this. Superb job on DSG conversion!
Hat's off to you sir! :congrats: :congrats:
HMMMM...I'm now thinking if it can be done for my Cupra also... :thinking:
Could you please tell me what are the steps for this operation? What wiring needs to be done?
It is a very involved modification. You will need
-DSG box with consumables and oils/filters
-Mounts
-Flywheel
-Shifter mech
-ECU software reflash
-Driveshafts
-Wiring and consumables, pins, plugs (built the loom on the car around the components to test before binding and routing the loom properly)
-Mating parts and bolts between gearbox and engine
-DSG paddle-compatible SWCM
-Vagcom
-A proper set of ramps/lift and workshop
-A lot of guts and patience as you have seen
If you decide to go ahead you are as mad as me... think I am the only one to convert a manual engine to DSG so would be nice to have a similarly mad friend haha! :drinking:
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PFFF....i am mad, but not that mad. :laugh:
If i am going to do this, it will be done during the next winter, because I'm in participating in a small time attack championship. Until then i'll try to find the parts needed, talk to my mechanic and find the budget. Unfortunately, there are no DSG Cupras manufactured, so for example a Cupra steering wheel with DSG paddles cannot be found.
Thanks for the info, i belive u are the pioneer on this forum.
It is a megaproject, all i can say is WOW! :drinking:
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Anything is possible including adding DSG paddles with some heavy modification of the wheel.
There is always a way, wonder not... just pluck up some courage, do your homework and you will succeed
(I should make a quote of that :drinking: )
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UPDATE: Investigated the leak by taking off the doorcard, drying everything and performing water test.
Water is seeping through the bottom of the speaker due to failed seal and there are cracks in the speaker enclosure around the rivet points which I was very surprised about (and angry!) which were also letting in water.
Rivetting too tight or poor materials but that's disappointing from VW. Especially since water ingress can ruin a car!
Thankfully there is very minimal ingress in my case. As I'm away Iv put a load of tissuepaper around the speaker,ordered some drill bits and will drill out the rivets and seal everything off till I can do the Dynaudio retrofit.
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absolutely top job. You don't see many people who would mod a 1.4!!. :driver:
what filter have you got installed, looks like a different housing box with a K&N filter?
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Cheers mate!
1.4 turbo only unit have less reliability issues than the twincharger version.
Still get nearly around 40mpgs and dsg fart noises, and am going to get around 200ish bhp after I do the turbo and cooling.
Yep its a k&n .. came with @rex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2615) recommendation. Sounds amazing
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I'm not sure of the cost of a Dynaudio kit to retro fit, but have you considered using Focal components? They do a complete range of VW integration speakers and their amps are amazingly small, easy enough to fit under the driver's seat. I've been considering ripping out my entire Dynaudio sound system, including the head unit, and run a dual amp system with a subwoofer in the spare wheel well... It's a lot of money but I reckon it'd make a killer audio set-up.
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I've already bought everything.. The only component of the install that was pricey was the wiring loom, rest I got for a song!
Iv got an OEM wheel well sub off an audi Q3/5, removed the crappy sub speaker for a Bose one and a Dedicated sub amp.. and tap that into the Dynaudio setup. Going to install sound insulation/deadening alongside so that should improve things noticeably too!
I've got a full size spare wheel so that is possible.. not so with a spacesaver.
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Evening omeydz
How to contact you ?
I have question
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Evening omeydz
How to contact you ?
I have question
Drop me a PM mate.
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Evening omeydz
How to contact you ?
I have question
You'll need to have 10 or more posts first. :happy2:
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You'll need to have 10 or more posts first. :happy2:
thx for that
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working,
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Yep its a k&n .. came with @rex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2615) recommendation. Sounds amazing
Really glad you like it and really glad I could be of assistance :) !
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Update -
So I've been busy-ish.
- RS4 wingbacks are now in and wired up ( my god do they hug you!! or I need to lose weight? :laugh: )
- Ed35 bumper fitted - had to replace a broken bumper guide which caused the old gti bumper to sag on one corner so thats now fitted perfectly
- Magnex R32 style 3" exhaust from downpipe back ( 2 small inline resonators for perfect balance of civilised and crazy with DSG farts :grin: )
- Recoloured needles to blue on my standard clocks which look as good if not better than OEM Golf R needles.
- Washed, clay bar and waxed up a treat!
Lot of work to do still but its either so hot you die in the heat, or so wet you get washed away :/ .. wish it would just settle down!
Was going to upgrade the turbo and twin cooling but I dont want to go down that road as yet as it is very much a daily driver and keep it reliable and a bit economical
Pics to follow
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Sorry for lack of updates but having a bit of change in circumstances and my time with my MK6 is nearing an end with a very heavy heart. Lot of commuting to my new job means I need a diesel.
Obviously as you all know there is a serious treasure trove of parts and upgrades woth thousands gone into my car and is a lot to put back to standard (but dont have many of the standard parts left D'oh!!)
Its just ticked over 60k miles and I am 2nd owner. Anyone give me a guide price for selling as modded or return to standard or interest in parts?
Mod list.
Exterior:
Ed35 front bumper
R20 rear bumper
GTI side skirts
Tail spoiler with LED strip from GTI
Genuine R20 gloss black mirror caps
LED tails
Front Xenons + LED with full curve lights and auto levelling setup installed
Headlight washer system
Low screenwash warning
Magnex mid res 3" SS catback exhaust with 100mm slashed twin R20 tailpipes
Apex lowering springs on standard dampers - lovely ride
Brakes 345mm Scirocco R and 310mm brakes with grooved and dimpled discs
Ed35 Watkins glen reps 18"
Conversion to DSG 7speed (1st in the world with the original engine from car) incl new dealer gearbox, flywheel, mounts, bearings and misc parts, driveshafts and shifter mechanisms and a lot of programming and wiring. No problems and pulls and shifts lovely. No errors on gearbox ecu either. Covered about 5k miles with no issues
K&N CAI
Recent new Varta battery, Serviced with Fuchs titan race pro S 5w40 ester oils, plugs, mangetic sump plug, BG44k fuel treatment, oil and fuel filters. Recent MOT with no advisories.
Interior:
RS4 buckets ( removing for gti/GTD interior most likely)
Standard map (122bhp) bluefin removed but can include GT170TSI turbo I have from when I planned big power.
RNS510 latest LED DAB unit
Genuine DAB antenna kit installed
Park pilot with PLA auto parallel parking
HBA Highbeam assist
Autofolding mirrors including on key (have auto dim glass for these to work with dimming rearview mirror)
RVC OEM camera
Golf R DSG shifter knob in gloss black
GTI steering MFSW with paddleshift
GTI leather handbrake
Ashtray with boost gauge setup
Heated seat OEM wiring
Underseat drawers
CECM upgraded to highline
Autopolar FIS Advanced +
Colour GTI highline DIS clocks with needle sweep
Upgraded can gateway with Fatigue detection
Tyre pressure warning system (Through ESP)
Much more stuff Ive probably forgotten.
But if you are interested in the car as is or valuation or a selection of modifications for your car let me know. This is for interest before I list anything.
I've carried out all the work myself and a lot of which is documented on here for your peace of mind. 8yrs+ experience in retrofitting and largely self taught (especially with the DSG conversion!) and all carried out to OEM specs and with help of ETKA/ELSA workshop manuals so its a tastefully modded car done by the book.
Thanks for looking!!
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PFFF....i am mad, but not that mad. :laugh:
If i am going to do this, it will be done during the next winter, because I'm in participating in a small time attack championship. Until then i'll try to find the parts needed, talk to my mechanic and find the budget. Unfortunately, there are no DSG Cupras manufactured, so for example a Cupra steering wheel with DSG paddles cannot be found.
Thanks for the info, i belive u are the pioneer on this forum.
It is a megaproject, all i can say is WOW! :drinking:
One year overdue but I'm doing it. Sick of high rpm slow shifting. :D
I've finished gathering all the parts needed. :happy2:
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absolutely fair play for tackling this, i like it
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Hope everyone is well. I am having a parts clearout , some of it from this MK6 Build- See the Other for sale section for my parts on sale on ebay.