Post by: dansmith180 on September 14, 2014, 11:15:51 am
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Right guys, i've been on here a while but got a few bits to put up now so thought I'd finally start a build thread. Bought myself a MK5 GTI in November 2013 because insurance became affordable (although still not cheap).
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Info about the car:
Mileage 87K
Totally standard
3 previous owners
3DR
Steel grey (took me ages to decide which colour I wanted)
Spec;
.Full leather
.Winter pack
.Sat Nav
.Blue glass
.Xenons
.Tyre pressure monitors
.18" wheels
.6CD changer
.Auto wipers
.Auto lights
.Auto dimming rear mirror
Mods so far:
Engine/ power:
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.Custom remap 332bhp 320lb/f (tuned down for reliability)
.Custom exhaust with 200cel sports cat and 3" downpipe
.LOBA hybrid K03 turbo
.LOBA HPFP
.S3/ Golf R injectors
.Forge front mount intercooler
.R8 coilpacks
.Helix organic clutch and new DMF
Suspension/ brakes:
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.Forge 6 pot calipers with 356mm 2 piece discs and EBC yellow stuff pads on the front
.Caddy rear calipers with OEM discs, braided hoses and EBC yellow stuff pads on the back
.KW V1 suspension
.RS3 top mounts
.Vibratechnics lower gearbox mount
.Polybushed front arms
.New rear arms and bushes
.Michelin Super Sports
.H&R rear anti roll bar
.S3 OEM short shifter with solid metal bushings
Interior:
.MK7 GTI steering wheel
.Custom trimmed ED30 gear knob
.Newsouth boost gauge
.Carbon hydrodipped ashtray and grab handles
.GTI stickers and dead peadal insert
Engine bay:
.R8 oil cap
.911 coolant cap
.Garage Midnight heat shield
.Gold heat wrap tape on intake
.Black washer bottle cap
.Forge 1of5 alloy coolant tank (matte black)
.Forge metal washer bottle kit (matte black)
Exterior:
.19" Satin black C63 wheels with diamond cut lip and edition one centre caps
.Rolled front arches
.Carbon fibre wing mirror caps
.Resin gel plates
.Open fog Grilles
.New front grilles
.Rear wiper delete
.Rear badge delete
.5mm rear spacers
I originally budgeted £5500 but ended up spending £6450 when I realised how much car I could get for my money if I spent a bit more, I bought it with the intention of just giving it some TLC and putting some aftermarket 18" wheels and new tyres on and leaving it for a while to let my bank balance recover. but that's never the way these things end up.
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Ended up getting some KW's for a good price, although the car had a decent history for peace of mind I had my mechanic replace all the fluids, filters, wipers and a quite a few other bits that needed some attention.
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Ended up being quite a big bill but there were more things than I originally thought that needed doing and the car ran like a dream afterwards and has done for the last 10,000 miles so was well worth it. Whilst the car was at the mechanics I went and bought these ready to put on it when I picked it up:
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So finally the day comes when all the work is done and I get to actually get to start driving the car on the road. Straight away I knew I'd bought the perfect car for me I loved everything about it. So I got cracking with the mods.
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I had these on the car for a few weeks but the offset wasn't quite right and they didn't look as good as I had originally hoped that they would so I sold them and borrowed these to try on for a bit:
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Again they were ok but didn't really do it for me, but from the mistakes I'd made i realised that I definitely wanted 19" wheels and that a diamond cut finish worked very well with the colour of the car and the red brakes. I knew I wanted to do something different and after plenty of research (and my own mistake) I had a very good idea what offsets and widths would fit properly this time so after a few weeks of searching I decided to take a punt on these:
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I saw a few other golfs with Mercedes wheels on and I quite liked the style but had never seen these particular ones done before so I thought f*ck it why not and I LOVE them, they might not be to everybody's taste but for me they are bang on.
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I finally found the wheels I was happy with so I decided I would stop modifying for a bit and earn more money than I spend for a couple of months. That lasted for about a week until I decided I wanted an intake and a remap, so after some research I decided I wanted a Forge Twintake because I liked the look and they weren't too loud also I know Forge products are well made. so I bought it and fitted it one Saturday afternoon:
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Love the sounds and the looks of the twintake, downsides are its quite expensive and there's a lot of parts to it. If I had to do it again I would have gone for the ceramic Revo intake (which i'll probably be changing to shortly). Then it was time to take the car to Stealth Racing in Southam for a live remap, I doubt many of you have heard of them but they do a lot of engine conversions/ VR6 turbo builds ect so they know their cars inside out. The car was actually down on power 185BHP and 190LB/f because of a torn DV luckily I had a new REV D sitting in my glovebox and they fitted it FOC for me and did another run, all looked well with no faults or leaks so they set to work. An hour or so later the car made 261BHP and 290LB/f which I was very happy with (que arguments about how the dyno is gay and the number are wong) whatever the exact figures are I got in the car and the butt dyno told me that the car had been transformed, power came in hard and kept going all the way to 7000+ rpm. Only problem was stopping the car, I knew immediately that I needed a brake upgrade.
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I bought some R32 brakes off here for a decent price and then got some new grooved and dimpled discs/ basic mintex pads and some HEL braided hoses. The R32 might be a heavy setup but its a world of difference over the standard 312mm's. Got a few pictures of the smaller mods inc. the brakes, lots of the little tidy up bits and pieces to just make the car cleaner I always find its the little details that really make the car.
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New gearknob, pressed plate, new rear badge, new grab handles and window switches, 911 coolant and black washer fluid caps, button blank stickers, seat inserts, LED lights (in and out).
Custom exhaust
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TTRS brakes
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Revo ceramic coated intake
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Post by: M9xxr on September 14, 2014, 02:36:57 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 14, 2014, 02:42:58 pm
looking sweet, how low are you running the kws? love the wheels :happy2: need to get on with mine now!
Cheers, in these photos I think the back is basically all the way down, and the front has about 20mm more to go down.
Post by: prp74 on September 14, 2014, 04:55:25 pm
Post by: m1k3ydu8 on September 14, 2014, 06:22:39 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 14, 2014, 10:20:15 pm
Nice spec car and good build thread :happy2:
Nice motor. Love the merc wheels :drool:
Cheers guys :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 05:47:11 pm
Got another brake setup ready to fit :grin:
Post by: Joshryan on September 21, 2014, 05:56:06 pm
Post by: greygti on September 21, 2014, 05:57:28 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 06:07:36 pm
Who supplied the brake kit ??
Put it all together myself with some research and the help of DaveB over the last couple of months, Alex at AKS supplied the brackets to fit the calipers to the TTS discs.
Post by: mandeep_vw on September 21, 2014, 07:35:03 pm
Post by: DamoP on September 21, 2014, 08:06:57 pm
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Got another brake setup ready to fit :grin:
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 08:08:19 pm
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Got another brake setup ready to fit :grin:
Do you mean the discs? They're 340mm
Post by: DamoP on September 21, 2014, 08:09:12 pm
yes mate, did you get the set up for a good price?(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-09%2FIMG_20140917_191313_zpsymna9rb5.jpg&hash=cc9cf95299993f88b36063e592f11732507be15d) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/IMG_20140917_191313_zpsymna9rb5.jpg.html)what size are they mate
Got another brake setup ready to fit :grin:
Do you mean the discs? They're 340mm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 08:17:20 pm
Yeh I got a few good dealsyes mate, did you get the set up for a good price?(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-09%2FIMG_20140917_191313_zpsymna9rb5.jpg&hash=cc9cf95299993f88b36063e592f11732507be15d) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/IMG_20140917_191313_zpsymna9rb5.jpg.html)what size are they mate
Got another brake setup ready to fit :grin:
Do you mean the discs? They're 340mm
Calipers £205
Refurb £160
Brackets £260
Pads £165
Discs £140
With fitting its basically £1000 but I think when you consider everything is brand new and with the weight saving over the R32 setup, they're very good and look awesome. For an equivalent new kit you'd pay like £1500 its a good price.
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 08:25:27 pm
Brackets cost more than the callys? :surprised:Haha yeh I got the calipers pretty cheap, also between the brackets and discs I spent £400 which is what a new set of TTRS discs cost and these are cheaper to replace, lighter and will fit behind and 18" wheel (maybe even a 17).
Post by: Stig_gti on September 21, 2014, 10:16:46 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 21, 2014, 10:33:13 pm
I have the same setup what discs are they where did you get them from?They're MTEC discs mate, I had them on my R32 setup and they're very good for the money.
Post by: Stig_gti on September 21, 2014, 10:38:30 pm
Post by: 4man on September 22, 2014, 12:02:27 am
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2014, 06:32:57 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141019_154002_zpsbp0encwk.jpg&hash=5e9a009d48819534a592d76cfc20154439864660)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141019_163226_zps77uuikdr.jpg&hash=bab86dd8ad6fd92b52e52b7690da5e0711a847b8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141019_163243_zpsp0tefzcx.jpg&hash=4011e8cd6eaad6c57d897e6891445444899cba20)
As you can see not much clearance :P
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2FIMG_20141019_163526_zpsrjcsdoxd.jpg&hash=358340de64bb74f0d096f49452ec3303d90a6204)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141019_163457_zpsdtqcpznh.jpg&hash=c1648a83c36fcc8f271eaebf415b16151c779877)
Post by: prp74 on October 19, 2014, 08:51:50 pm
Post by: mvb12 on October 19, 2014, 09:55:00 pm
you running spacers at all?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2014, 10:14:42 pm
Looking spot on... and those brakes :happy2:
Cheers
what wheels are those and are they genuine?
you running spacers at all?
They're C63 wheels, 5mm spacers on the rear. They're not genuine since the real ones are £1500 a set and almost all have had some sort of repair or weld since the OEM quality is pretty poor, they are genuine size and offsets though.
Post by: mvb12 on October 19, 2014, 10:36:21 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2014, 10:45:27 pm
Very nice mate I like them a lot :happy2:
Cheers mate, I wasn't sure when I bought them but as soon as I put them on I was chuffed :love:
Post by: dan930 on October 19, 2014, 11:46:20 pm
Very nice mate I like them a lot :happy2:
Cheers mate, I wasn't sure when I bought them but as soon as I put them on I was chuffed :love:
Good aint they,I've got a similiar setup on my golfR
http://www.rforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4241&start=15
Post by: dansmith180 on October 20, 2014, 12:07:41 am
Post by: dansmith180 on October 23, 2014, 05:46:17 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141011_132402_zps9dvkdvtz.jpg&hash=f9723b027564563b3775ae54abc03ae96f9e3ea0)
That's what 98K old gearbox oil looks like.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141011_122035_zpsdjdqlnfc.jpg&hash=07de2743ce00602da4d05383434309655540acf7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141011_122007_zps2tvoyc8v.jpg&hash=467750e09cece0b174d865914f792c1027189a66)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141011_123728_zpsfmjouofu.jpg&hash=3e1863f750032958f30a398bda7a569c29e63895)
Changes feel a bit smoother but could be Placebo. Either way definitely didn't do any harm to get some fresh oil in there and was a very easy job.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 09, 2014, 12:14:58 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141025_142713_zpsovavjssg.jpg&hash=8dafdef42b82235d4d43246f147b09b6462736f8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141025_142735_zpst8evphqn.jpg&hash=8235f9b82500c7177cf753933e1f9a6d69a1eeae) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141025_142735_zpst8evphqn.jpg.html)
Took my car to Alex at AKS for a service and oil pickup pipe change and put some millers nanodrive in. Got the great service and knowledge I had heard about, very friendly and knows a lot about these cars. He answered all 640000 of my questions :laugh:
Tried some winter wheels that didn't fit over my brakes :sick:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141020_121211_zps1u7l2daa.jpg&hash=3caf2ccf0d52eec2a3fb37e8b443233a8e6ca63c)
Ended up buying a ceramic coated Revo intake since Alex had one on the shelf
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-10%2F20141025_153548_zpschccsg1u.jpg&hash=3bc2d70ea898ea40d664bdc182725f1bda5d5566)
Post by: NickU on November 17, 2014, 11:33:40 am
Post by: dansmith180 on November 17, 2014, 10:47:30 pm
Dam that's a clean car mate! :notworthy:
Cheers fella :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 04, 2014, 11:12:35 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-12%2FIMG_20141204_143713_zpsl4ghzixo.jpg&hash=4bef52ba058a30e9619a659dbc56b2e9f9f19fc8) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/IMG_20141204_143713_zpsl4ghzixo.jpg.html)
Planning on going stage 2+ at R-tech in April next year so starting to pick up parts between now and then. I will be doing:
THS intercooler
Loba HPFP
Superpro engine mount
S3 OEM short shift and 42DD bushings
New rear suspension arms (I've had them sitting at work for 6 months and need to get them fitted)
Helix Organic clutch and new OEM DMF
Rear ARB
Powerflex anti-lift kit
AKS tuning 4 wheel fast road alignment.
Also possibly
S3 front wishbones
OZ Ultraleggera 18" (very unlikely I'll have the funds)
Should transform the car power wise and also tighten up the cornering and make gear changes more crisp.
Post by: jonnym on December 13, 2014, 05:19:31 pm
Love it so far, and mods spot on. Lots of good things planned - you'll love it when they're all on. SO good to thrash round!!
Post by: dansmith180 on December 16, 2014, 11:42:34 am
Love this Dan!! I was in your exact position two years ago with a pretty much stock GTI (and age :grin:) and went stage 2+ in a matter of months!
Love it so far, and mods spot on. Lots of good things planned - you'll love it when they're all on. SO good to thrash round!!
Thanks very much mate, I'm looking forward to getting this done more than Christmas :jumpmove:.
Shame about you selling yours but you've gotta move on sometimes I guess.
Post by: MK5 ED 30 on December 18, 2014, 08:53:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 27, 2014, 02:12:59 am
Hit a big milestone today, had the car for nearly 13,000 miles and just over a year now and loved every minute. Had a few annoying issues with the car in that time but that's to be expected with a car this old and they haven't been particularly expensive.
It still puts a massive grin on my face when I go for a drive and can't wait to keep modding in 2015, got some big plans for next year and it should be a lot of fun.
Merry Christmas and happy new year to all the great people on this forum, so many helpful people who have probably saved me many hours and ££££'s with their help and knowledge. :drinking:
Post by: vag12 on December 31, 2014, 12:01:01 am
Post by: dansmith180 on December 31, 2014, 01:09:10 am
what brake pads are you using on the ttrs calipers
http://www.autops.co.uk/productlist.asp?catalog=011905&manu=&search=
The Brembo ones :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 31, 2014, 01:13:14 am
nice wheels mate
Cheers :smiley:
Post by: xjay1337 on December 31, 2014, 12:14:16 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 04, 2015, 11:38:33 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-12%2FScreenshot_2014-12-29-16-23-53_zpscu0r1lxo.png&hash=446f276ef5ab5fab5c7eff10937603c5ba19d911) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/Screenshot_2014-12-29-16-23-53_zpscu0r1lxo.png.html)
Gave the car a good clean
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-12%2FIMG_20141231_163114_zpsaug7lqym.jpg&hash=27f1e3f7623d22dfe8874fc2963006890d0709db)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2014-12%2F20141231_155004_zpsfqvtayum.jpg&hash=16973e63ea4f29b213bc46ed21f1b556c158f94b)
Found a shot from Westside
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2FIMG-20150101-WA0000_zpsxqsbcgq3.jpg&hash=22b859cd35e039edbb438ca74b6160ea7b682b7c)
Little summary of what i've done in 2014-2015
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2FIMG_20150101_124929_zpsftrxljyw.jpg&hash=f7174f0415ac403a527c8fafed79ffaffa027026)
18" Monza's - 18" Audi S8 style wheels - 19" Gallardo reps - 19" C63 wheels. Also bought 18" MK7 GTI style wheels and 18" BBS CH reps as winters but couldn't fit them over my brakes :sad1:
KW V1 coilovers, polybushed front wisbones
Forge Twintake - Revo cam coated intake
Custom exhaust with 200 cell sports cat (style dynamics)
STD brakes - R32 front brakes - TTRS front brakes
Custom remap (stealth racing in southam)
Repair and repaint front wings
Lots of interior mods and other little bits.
Been a good first year :grin:
Post by: KieranR on January 04, 2015, 11:44:52 am
Post by: basman on January 04, 2015, 11:54:22 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 04, 2015, 12:01:33 pm
happy 100k! :happy2:
:drinking:
The car looks class man! Love the wheels and the stance looks spot on!
Thanks very much :happy2:
Its taken me a few tries but I'm happy now.
car looks spot on them merc wheels really suit it!! who did the refurb on them?
Cheers, I bought them new and haven't had to have them refurbed yet but if I do then platinum wheels are the best. I've seen lots of wheel refurbs from quite a few places and they're consistently the best, especially for diamond cut.
Post by: chrisr763 on January 05, 2015, 03:33:40 pm
Intercooler looks yummy!
Post by: dansmith180 on January 05, 2015, 08:32:34 pm
That's not bad! I'm paying £600 @21 on hydraulics.
Intercooler looks yummy!
That's pretty sweet, its crazy to think that 3 years ago I paid £3000 for a 6000mile limited policy on a 54hp 1.2 Skoda worth £1700 :stupid:. I'm pretty sure they pull the numbers out of there arse.
Hopefully it will pull like it's 4 degrees outside all the time. :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 08, 2015, 08:06:31 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150108_173120_zpstp10fjca.jpg&hash=6392140c9d757a367798b6ad1cef3dcb98b57ad4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150108_173154_zpsfbm1c5m8.jpg&hash=3e70e7643ab2489f26ba54e291b1d1d76ee6f5d0)
Osir carbon steering wheel badge (thanks @Banham (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2998) ) with red GTI inner. I love the interior of the MK5 but there's a lot of grey and black so hoping to bring a bit more colour to it.
Post by: Banham on January 08, 2015, 08:16:51 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 08, 2015, 08:50:29 pm
Looks good. Suits your car well
Cheers, thought I'd try something a bit different, wasn't sure if it would look good or sh*t but I really like it.
Post by: dansmith180 on January 10, 2015, 04:47:23 pm
From this:
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To this:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150110_134901_zps5sccjoms.jpg&hash=e75abe43ca6b482b0bc6000778c31a528dfab272)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150110_134911_zpsuia0arao.jpg&hash=10b657ed4dab5897eae604e1a65eecf454f6d7b3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150110_134916_zpsb2wleoxf.jpg&hash=e4818f3c1ddaf700076205b2ca92aac8ce73b762)
I've always hated the silver ashtray, and my one came with the smokers pack so it didn't have a proper storage space like this one :jumpmove:
Post by: Mrstridey on January 25, 2015, 10:42:53 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 25, 2015, 11:16:33 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 25, 2015, 03:57:15 pm
Rear wiper dead
Boot badge coming apart and not closing properly
Still have a small coolant leak
Airbag fault still not gone
Squeaky belt/ tensioner
Curbed my wheel for the first time (after 9 months without even scratching them)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150125_142529_zpsneyy82pz.jpg&hash=c756bdf505b733e8d9fefac3b9d73a0e2d2d37bc) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/20150125_142529_zpsneyy82pz.jpg.html)
So I got a bit fed up and the weather being sh*t didn't help either and I came very close to selling it. I actually did sell off a few of the parts I had Bought for my stage 2+ plans.
Anyways last Thursday and yesterday I went for a couple of very fun drives and remembered why I love the car and that I've spent way to much time and money getting it to where it is to just sell up now.
So plans have changed slightly, my car is booked in with Alex at AKS on the 28th March - 2nd April for:
.THS intercooler fitting
.LOBA HPFP
.Helix organic clutch + new OEM DMF
.42DD bushings
.Superpro dogbone mount
.Cambelt and waterpump + tensioner
.Aux belt + tensioner
.Fix coolant leak (if not done already)
.Fix airbag issue (if not done already)
.Remove rear wiper (if not done already)
Then off to R-Tech sometime soon after for a stage 2+ map :jumpmove:
So I've had to drop some Mods to do some repairs/ preventative replacing.
Post by: dansmith180 on January 25, 2015, 04:56:08 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150125_140808_zpsur6r8bgi.jpg&hash=edc7a99025ca0854e4e3a06f4e3a10006e8a8bf8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150125_144651_zpsy6nx4dwj.jpg&hash=3b65a985106337b7e4c42033ad51a7d480febde5) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/20150125_144651_zpsy6nx4dwj.jpg.html)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1294.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb601%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2015-01%2F20150125_144706_zpshswc9ewr.jpg&hash=73407fdfa644912d1697441c261dc7c7b8d8cebe) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/dansmith180/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/20150125_144706_zpshswc9ewr.jpg.html)
Michelin pilot super sports x2 for the fronts.
If they're as good as I've heard them shall do the rears in a few months. Once I've got a few miles on them I'll put a review/ comparison to the Goodyear Eagle F1's on here.
Post by: samiul11 on January 25, 2015, 05:48:17 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 25, 2015, 06:08:18 pm
Looks so good on those C63 alloys :love:
Thanks :happy2:
Post by: Shoduchi on January 29, 2015, 11:09:06 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 29, 2015, 01:41:46 pm
Get an Ed. 30 DMF, which is the same used in the R20 270HP engine. It handles better an increased torque. :wink:
I thought the ED30 and GTI clutch assemblys were identical?
Post by: Shoduchi on January 29, 2015, 01:49:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 29, 2015, 02:06:00 pm
Check ETKA and you'll see the PN for the DMF is different. It's the same for both Ed. 30 and R20. :wink:
Nice one, I'll have to look into that :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on February 06, 2015, 05:21:40 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-02%2F20150206_125335_zpsjptekdnu.jpg&hash=05750b870f600a74c4a6b56f2304eca33ebbcfc7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-02%2F20150206_131539_zpsuhpx14mp.jpg&hash=3cd6156dfa777ae677e92884f89e2c58f2dc55b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-02%2F20150206_131559_zpszb9vl7pg.jpg&hash=0e100570ae1578636b0bebc00b3135d35d1fd062)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2015-02%2FIMG_20150206_152203_zpslz7oamn3.jpg&hash=7a52545d508a012a936598bfdf48aaccd011ab9f)
Gave the car a good wash since she was filthy with all the road salt and rain. Looking forward to the rolling road day @DANBOY66 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8622) organised at Surrey Rolling Road tomorrow. Will be nice to meet a few people.
My review of the Michelin Super Sports coming soon.
Post by: DANBOY66 on February 07, 2015, 05:04:26 am
car is looking very good see you Later :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on February 09, 2015, 02:21:48 pm
So recently I switched from these: https://secure.tyreleader.co.uk/?t=tyre&i=66107&q=0&m=0
To these: https://secure.tyreleader.co.uk/?t=tyre&i=66107&q=2
^^ this is the best price I could find.
The Goodyear's F1's were always a great tyre as many people have said with great dry and wet grip. The only problem I had with them is that they did get a bit floaty in standing water which is suprising given how good they are in the wet generally.
The Michelins though are just better at everything, I've done about 700 miles on them so can't comment on wear and I don't really care about sound or fuel consumption but I can't say I've really noticed a difference in either. As a fast road tyre though they really are quite a bit better than the F1's (which I didn't think was possible without track tyres). They grip in the wet/ dry/ damp/ cold like they're glued to the road and if they do let go its progressive and easy to manage so no 'oh sh*t' moments. I've noticed that if they spin on launch they don't just let go and keep spinning they still catch sometimes and give some traction but without being juddery. There is definitely no 'floatyness' through standing water with these either they just keep charging on with great steering feel and feedback and they're great under very heavy braking somehow still managing to cling on.
So in conclusion they're not cheap but they're worth every penny and get a 10/10 from me so far. The only thing I would be wary of is for some reason even though I got the same size they are slightly wider than the Goodyear's and I had to wind my suspension up a few turns.
I highly recommend anybody who likes to drive properly at least gives these a try on the front axle because they're really a very good tyre.
Post by: rich83 on February 09, 2015, 03:06:56 pm
Rich
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 09, 2015, 03:22:55 pm
immediately took mine on a trip to south wales on some fun roads. turn in was a lot sharper compared to my conti 5p tyres. stiffer sidewall i presume?
do you get any rubbing? not sure if its coincidence but since changing to these when i hit a bump on part lock either way there is a scraping noise but I'm wondering if its my top mounts?
Post by: dansmith180 on February 09, 2015, 03:34:34 pm
Ive just fitted the same size PSS. Got mind for £650 fitted so this is a bit cheaper than that again.
immediately took mine on a trip to south wales on some fun roads. turn in was a lot sharper compared to my conti 5p tyres. stiffer sidewall i presume?
do you get any rubbing? not sure if its coincidence but since changing to these when i hit a bump on part lock either way there is a scraping noise but I'm wondering if its my top mounts?
Yeah for some reason they seem to have a slightly wider profile even though they're still 225. I had to wind my front up a touch and my rear is not a stretched as it was with the F1's.
Post by: xjay1337 on February 10, 2015, 03:02:46 pm
Cup 2s it is.
nice to see u at rr day m8. car looked lush bruv :innocent:
Post by: dansmith180 on February 10, 2015, 05:04:44 pm
not available STILL in 235 40 18.
Cup 2s it is.
nice to see u at rr day m8. car looked lush bruv :innocent:
Cheers, good to meet you too :happy2:
Can't believe they don't do 235/40/18 PSS, are the cup 2's worth the extra £60 than the PS3's? I heard they're a bit :scared: in the wet.
Post by: dansmith180 on February 16, 2015, 03:01:11 pm
I really fancy an Ibis white S3, they're a bit out of my price range but hopefully with selling mine and a loan I can afford a decent one with sub 60k miles.
Has anybody had one or got one? Have they got any issues or things I should look for? Any other suggestions/ recommendations for 11k - 15k in the VAG range with reasonable insurance I might have overlooked? Cheers.
Post by: omeydz on February 16, 2015, 03:03:16 pm
Post by: grchmason on February 16, 2015, 03:25:29 pm
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Post by: dansmith180 on February 16, 2015, 03:35:58 pm
Love mine your only local too if you ever want a closer look or a drive mate :drinking:
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That's beautiful mate, where are you then? I may have to take you up on that.
Post by: DANBOY66 on February 17, 2015, 06:59:01 am
Post by: dansmith180 on February 17, 2015, 08:59:19 am
Dan make sure its a dsg :happy2:
4WD and DSG..... Boring
I know it would be fast but unless it has big power it wouldn't be very fun to drive. I tried a DSG R32 and it was pants to drive.
Post by: DANBOY66 on February 17, 2015, 09:03:01 am
you can't compare an s3 to an r32 as they are so much faster when played with and lets face it your s3 will not be standard for long
Post by: dansmith180 on February 17, 2015, 09:11:25 am
Honestly I don't think I'll ever go DSG, at the end of the day I'm not timing myself so a few seconds faster or slower doesn't matter. For me it how engaging the drive is and I don't think DSG is as good as a manual.
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 17, 2015, 09:55:46 am
Dan make sure its a dsg :happy2:
4WD and DSG..... Boring
I know it would be fast but unless it has big power it wouldn't be very fun to drive. I tried a DSG R32 and it was pants to drive.
DSG & 4WD = best combination IMHO (and I drive a manual ed30) :laugh:
You can't make full use of the 4WD's launch capabilities with a manual clutch. Also bare in mind you will have to upgrade the clutch even with just a remap with a manual.
ETTO of course, but try the launch control on a DSG before making a decision. This is how Hurdy & Jussa's get 3.0second (and below) 0-60 times :notworthy:
Post by: dansmith180 on February 17, 2015, 10:14:23 am
I understand why people get DSG because for raw speed it's unbeatable. My problem is you dont get the enjoyment of knowing you've achieved something by making those changes yourself, instead the car did 90% of the hard work for you with 4WD traction control and DSG you're just pointing it.
Post by: Sixteen on February 27, 2015, 12:40:15 am
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Post by: Gti_Mad on February 27, 2015, 02:52:01 pm
I think the problem is a test drive isn't enough to really decide, 20 minutes isn't long enough to really get to know a gearbox. In a dream world I would borrow a remapped one for a week to make a fully informed choice.
I understand why people get DSG because for raw speed it's unbeatable. My problem is you dont get the enjoyment of knowing you've achieved something by making those changes yourself, instead the car did 90% of the hard work for you with 4WD traction control and DSG you're just pointing it.
I agree Dan.......... Don't get me wrong Dsg is good but it's defo overated Imo (Id know as iv had both)
And there's plenty of ppl running ST2+ software on stock R/S3 clutchs without any problems
Post by: dansmith180 on February 27, 2015, 08:35:11 pm
I think the problem is a test drive isn't enough to really decide, 20 minutes isn't long enough to really get to know a gearbox. In a dream world I would borrow a remapped one for a week to make a fully informed choice.
I understand why people get DSG because for raw speed it's unbeatable. My problem is you dont get the enjoyment of knowing you've achieved something by making those changes yourself, instead the car did 90% of the hard work for you with 4WD traction control and DSG you're just pointing it.
I agree Dan.......... Don't get me wrong Dsg is good but it's defo overated Imo (Id know as iv had both)
And there's plenty of ppl running ST2+ software on stock R/S3 clutchs without any problems
So you reckon intake, exhaust and map with sub 60k mileage the clutch should be OK? even if its only a year or so before I have to replace it. I'll be stretching myself to get one so can't really afford another 1k for a clutch.
Post by: dansmith180 on February 27, 2015, 08:48:26 pm
Car looks awesome.
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Can't remember that, i mess about with it nearly every week :laugh:. Thanks very much though :happy2:
Post by: Sixteen on February 27, 2015, 11:06:36 pm
Car looks awesome.
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Can't remember that, i mess about with it nearly every week :laugh:. Thanks very much though :happy2:
Haha, no worries. It was before Christmas I think.
Do you work at Elite then? Meant to ask before what exhaust you running?
Post by: dansmith180 on February 28, 2015, 11:28:02 am
Car looks awesome.
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Can't remember that, i mess about with it nearly every week :laugh:. Thanks very much though :happy2:
Haha, no worries. It was before Christmas I think.
Do you work at Elite then? Meant to ask before what exhaust you running?
Yeh been working there for 3 1/2 years and my parents own it so I get to use the facilities whenever I want :jumpmove:.
Its a custom one from Style Dynamics in Hayes, 200cel sports cat and one silencer in the middle. They're really good down there, I asked for something fairly quiet on tickover and low revs but makes a good noise when you boot it and doesn't drone on motorways and they made me exactly what I wanted.
If you come down again just come talk to me and I'll show you how it sounds if you want :happy2:
Post by: Sixteen on February 28, 2015, 06:58:02 pm
Car looks awesome.
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Can't remember that, i mess about with it nearly every week :laugh:. Thanks very much though :happy2:
Haha, no worries. It was before Christmas I think.
Do you work at Elite then? Meant to ask before what exhaust you running?
Yeh been working there for 3 1/2 years and my parents own it so I get to use the facilities whenever I want :jumpmove:.
Its a custom one from Style Dynamics in Hayes, 200cel sports cat and one silencer in the middle. They're really good down there, I asked for something fairly quiet on tickover and low revs but makes a good noise when you boot it and doesn't drone on motorways and they made me exactly what I wanted.
If you come down again just come talk to me and I'll show you how it sounds if you want :happy2:
No way, so are your mum and dad Alex and Alex? They don't look old enough to have a son your age! :grin:
That sound pretty much what I'm after. My MK5 has a new standard system on, but it's quite quiet. Need a little more noise in my life!
Perfect, I'm needing to come down next saturday as I need to get some C5 for my wheels. You going to be around?
Post by: dansmith180 on February 28, 2015, 07:03:43 pm
Car looks awesome.
Remember seeing this when I popped into Elite Car Care couple months back. Think you were driving it in to change the oil? Don't know if you remember?
Merc wheels suit it really well. Thought it looked great in the metal!
Can't remember that, i mess about with it nearly every week :laugh:. Thanks very much though :happy2:
Haha, no worries. It was before Christmas I think.
Do you work at Elite then? Meant to ask before what exhaust you running?
Yeh been working there for 3 1/2 years and my parents own it so I get to use the facilities whenever I want :jumpmove:.
Its a custom one from Style Dynamics in Hayes, 200cel sports cat and one silencer in the middle. They're really good down there, I asked for something fairly quiet on tickover and low revs but makes a good noise when you boot it and doesn't drone on motorways and they made me exactly what I wanted.
If you come down again just come talk to me and I'll show you how it sounds if you want :happy2:
No way, so are your mum and dad Alex and Alex? They don't look old enough to have a son your age! :grin:
That sound pretty much what I'm after. My MK5 has a new standard system on, but it's quite quiet. Need a little more noise in my life!
Perfect, I'm needing to come down next saturday as I need to get some C5 for my wheels. You going to be around?
Yeh mum and step dad. I will be around but towards the end of the morning like 11:30 onwards probably. We only live 5 mins away so I can come down whenever after that.
Post by: Sixteen on February 28, 2015, 07:25:44 pm
I work in Beaconsfield, so drive past Maidenhead everyday along the A404, just never have time to pop in during the week.
Well I will aim to get over around 11:45 next saturday, be good to meet you and hear the 'zorst!
Elliot
Post by: dansmith180 on February 28, 2015, 07:44:33 pm
That's awesome.
I work in Beaconsfield, so drive past Maidenhead everyday along the A404, just never have time to pop in during the week.
Well I will aim to get over around 11:45 next saturday, be good to meet you and hear the 'zorst!
Elliot
:happy2: :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 08, 2015, 02:28:21 pm
My attempt at being artsy :signLOL:
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All the photos are taken using my amazing photography skills and my phone so don't mock :laugh:
More to come.
Post by: Andy on March 08, 2015, 04:35:24 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 09, 2015, 02:18:21 pm
Red light district
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Car found a friend in the car park
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Post by: dansmith180 on March 27, 2015, 11:37:33 pm
So it seems my cars been caught speeding :fighting:
So watch out guys it seems like the M25 is getting even worse, traffic 90% of the time and when it finally clears the cameras will get you even of they appear to be off.
Post by: KieranED30 on March 27, 2015, 11:44:45 pm
Post by: rich83 on March 28, 2015, 12:35:32 am
Post by: AndyBrown on March 28, 2015, 07:08:21 am
Ohh cock.... I imagine that you will get some sort of ban for that. :sick:
Over 100 is an instant ban I think.
Post by: dansmith180 on March 28, 2015, 10:28:19 am
I have learned some useful information because of this, NIP's sent out when you get caught by camera/ speed traps ect have to reach you within 14 days (not including the day of the incident) so if anybody gets one later than that you should show everybody else in your house you got it late so that they could write a statement and send it back with a not saying it arrived too late and it's now void. This works as long as there were no postal strike/ extreme weather/ you're the registered owner keeper and all your information is up to date. So the police had no reason to get it to you late.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 06, 2015, 12:01:43 pm
Range wasn't very good after a spanking :grin:
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Gave her a thorough clean in and out.
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I've never bothered with fallout remover on the paintwork before and there was actually quite a lot.
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Still looks good for her age
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Post by: Shoduchi on April 06, 2015, 12:56:12 pm
Post by: AndyBrown on April 06, 2015, 04:14:09 pm
Post by: KieranED30 on April 06, 2015, 04:40:05 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 06, 2015, 05:55:56 pm
Guessing you didn't get a ban for speeding then? Lol
Havent heard back yet, I'll have to go to court and all that sh*t so It'll take a while to go through.
Post by: AndyBrown on April 06, 2015, 06:39:22 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 06, 2015, 07:58:43 pm
Taking their time aren't they, hope it goes well.
Cheers :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 09, 2015, 06:12:34 pm
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The fake centre lock might be a bit taccy but I like it. Should be here in about 2 weeks and have ordered 4x Michelin Pilot super sports for them as well. Hopefully they clear the brakes fine and I will be interested to see if I can feel the weight/ diameter reduction.
Post by: samiul11 on April 09, 2015, 06:40:04 pm
So it was my 21st birthday on Tuesday and I've fancied some lightweight wheels for a while, after looking for about 5 minutes I fell in love with these and bought them as a present to myself :grin:Name of the wheels if you dont mind me asking :drool:
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The fake centre lock might be a bit taccy but I like it. Should be here in about 2 weeks and have ordered 4x Michelin Pilot super sports for them as well. Hopefully they clear the brakes fine and I will be interested to see if I can feel the weight/ diameter reduction.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 09, 2015, 06:46:53 pm
So it was my 21st birthday on Tuesday and I've fancied some lightweight wheels for a while, after looking for about 5 minutes I fell in love with these and bought them as a present to myself :grin:Name of the wheels if you dont mind me asking :drool:
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The fake centre lock might be a bit taccy but I like it. Should be here in about 2 weeks and have ordered 4x Michelin Pilot super sports for them as well. Hopefully they clear the brakes fine and I will be interested to see if I can feel the weight/ diameter reduction.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/view-wheels/oz-racing-i-tech-formula-hlt-alloy-wheels-set-of-4
There you go :happy2:
Post by: Shoduchi on April 09, 2015, 07:26:22 pm
Those are HLT, so they're stronger than just the cold casted wheels. :congrats:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 11, 2015, 09:52:50 pm
You'll definitely feel the light weight. ;)
Those are HLT, so they're stronger than just the cold casted wheels. :congrats:
What difference should I expect? I imagine sharper turn in and better steering feel?
Post by: Shoduchi on April 12, 2015, 01:14:21 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 12, 2015, 08:17:57 pm
You'll also notice that your engine will be able to accelerate more readily. Not sure if that won't make you to be more careful with the throttle to avoid wheel spin. :laugh:
Thanks, I can't wait for them to get here now :jumpmove:
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Post by: AbzGTI on April 13, 2015, 01:35:49 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 19, 2015, 08:44:11 pm
Cool rims bro
nice
loving every bit. any used item u decide to sell. let me know pls.
Cheers guys :happy2:
Post by: jaffa on April 19, 2015, 08:56:44 pm
Can't wait to see them!
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Post by: dansmith180 on April 19, 2015, 08:57:19 pm
Now have 2 full sets of tyres for the new wheels.
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4x Michelin Pilot super sports
4x used Toyo R888's I got for a good price
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Whenever I get new wheels I like to get new bolts and got some better quality lockers aswell. Got some 3mm and 5mm spacers in case they need more clearance for the brakes. Got some fresh oil and filter to go in as well.
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Bought myself a new toy :jumpmove: always wanted a proper R/C car with decent power.
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Had a C63 black series driving experience today at Mercedes Benz world. What a monster that thing is :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 19, 2015, 09:01:13 pm
When do you get them?
Can't wait to see them!
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Tracking says they're on the van for delivery so hopefully here tomorrow :jumping:. Will test fit and take a few photos tomorrow afternoon, then assuming they fit over the brakes I'll get the tyres on and full pictures in the next few days. Would like to wash the car at some point as its been murdering bugs all weekend.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 20, 2015, 05:48:20 pm
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They weighed in at a very nice 9.74kg.
However even with a 5mm spacer they didn't clear the brakes and I'm not prepared to use anything bigger than that on the track. So that's the 3rd set of wheels I've had to return in the last 4 months since I bought these brakes :fighting:.
Post by: MC71 on April 20, 2015, 05:58:30 pm
Post by: Dave J on April 20, 2015, 11:01:46 pm
Any other wheel you are going for now?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 20, 2015, 11:47:54 pm
^^^^ Like those! I nearly bought a set a while back, I ummmmed and aaarrrred for ages, awesome wheels. :happy2:
Yeah I saw you were between a few sets for a while, I think that's the first time a saw these ones actually.
Gutted to read these didn't clear the brakes - I was expecting these to look epic on the car.
Any other wheel you are going for now?
Yeah I really thought being a 'racing' wheel they'd have plenty of clearance, it was quite difficult for me to keep my calm tbh. I've got a couple of possibilities in mind ATM.
I've liked these for a while
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But I saw these recently and I think they'd look awesome, luckily we've got a Porsche in at work that has these wheels on so I should be able to find out if they clear without having to buy another set of wheels only to have to return them.
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Going to take a few days to think and return/ sell all the stuff I bought.
Post by: Shoduchi on April 21, 2015, 12:47:01 am
Post by: xjay1337 on April 21, 2015, 12:09:57 pm
Consider going for a lower offset to gain extra clearance.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 21, 2015, 12:23:03 pm
You'll be fine running H&Rs or Eibach's on track mate.
Consider going for a lower offset to gain extra clearance.
It was 48 or 35 and I think 35's would have given me clearance issues tbh. I've just been told I can't return them so its either make them fit or sell them :indifferent:, such a ball ache.
You think H&R's / Eibachs would be alright then? Even 10mm +? Seems a tad risky to me, I've got no issues with spacers/ adaptors on the road or 3mm/ 5mm on track but that size worries me a bit.
Post by: xjay1337 on April 21, 2015, 12:27:22 pm
Yes mate. No issues. I run 12mm spacers, ran 20mm on my old TDI, 12mm on my GTI.
what are you worried about? Lol
Post by: dansmith180 on April 21, 2015, 12:32:02 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 23, 2015, 07:39:36 pm
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I've had to use an 11mm spacer to clear the fronts but it should still be OK clearance wise. I do really like then and the grey on grey works better than I thought it might do. I'm still not 100% sure though which is why I put the poll up.
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If I do keep them then which centre caps do you guys think? I really like the 'central lock' ones but not sure if they're taccy though.
Post by: mrggg on April 23, 2015, 07:56:04 pm
P.S thanks for the tyres cant wait to put them on :smiley:
Post by: Shoduchi on April 24, 2015, 01:45:57 am
I prefer the wheels with the central lock style cover. Just the centre cap isn't enough to fill that space. :confused:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 24, 2015, 07:22:53 am
I think these look slightly better on the gti than the ones I saw on your car yesterday, but both are great :happy2:Thanks, and no problem :happy2:
P.S thanks for the tyres cant wait to put them on :smiley:
Are the front tyres out of the front wings? If not, you're fine with those spacers. :happy2:
I prefer the wheels with the central lock style cover. Just the centre cap isn't enough to fill that space. :confused:
I'm pretty sure the front will be fine if I raise it a bit, I thought the same about the centre cap, it looks empty with the little one.
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Coated them with C5
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Lurking in the dark :evilgrin:
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Post by: Spankiee on April 27, 2015, 10:24:00 pm
Post by: joms6r on April 27, 2015, 10:31:22 pm
Post by: col on April 27, 2015, 10:54:23 pm
Better with the centre locking cap imho ...
Post by: dansmith180 on May 03, 2015, 06:17:16 pm
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She's a bit high ATM ready for the track so I get no clearance issues at all. The backs all stripped out and the weight difference with the wheels and no rear bench/ spare wheels etc is very noticable. Only downside is it can be a bit squirelly under heavy braking now but nothing I can't handle :driver:
Post by: dazza on May 03, 2015, 06:50:47 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 03, 2015, 07:04:20 pm
[fa]
Pardon?
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Great economy :driver:, when I filled up again later It said 145 but I forgot to take a photo.
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Killed a few bugs
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Such an awesome experience, one of the best days ever for me, would highly recommend it to anyone. Got to see some incredible cars in action and really test myself and the car.
No issues all day just kept on plugging and never missed a beat, I put in about 175 miles on the track and loved every moment. I did have one spin at about 90 making a rookie error but there was loads of space so all was fine and it reminded me I'm not Lewis Hamilton.
Made a huge amount of progress throughout the day (had a tuition session as well) and by the end was really nailing all the corners and put quite a few good laps in. Will try to put up some videos and photos of all the other nice cars there soon.
Post by: xjay1337 on May 05, 2015, 10:39:31 am
No issues all day just kept on plugging and never missed a beat, I put in about 175 miles on the track and loved every moment.
Bloody hell! that's a lot of miles haha
Post by: dansmith180 on May 05, 2015, 11:29:26 am
No issues all day just kept on plugging and never missed a beat, I put in about 175 miles on the track and loved every moment.
Bloody hell! that's a lot of miles haha
Yeah the circuits nearly 4 miles long and it was extremley addictive. You were right though I ran spacers all round and my wheels didn't fall off once :laugh:
Post by: Shoduchi on May 05, 2015, 12:18:22 pm
How well did your tyres hold all those miles? :surprised:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 05, 2015, 01:42:12 pm
That experience must have been awesome. I can't wait to get mine in shape to do some track as well. :driver:
How well did your tyres hold all those miles? :surprised:
Yeh it was incredible, one to tick off the bucket list for sure. The tyres were basically new when I started (about 150 miles on them) so 8.5 ish mm of tread. Now have about 7.5mm on the back with 6.5mm on the inside of the back left (probably because of the spin) the surface is pretty f*cked on the rears where I span because i'd already done about 4 really good laps so they were very hot already.
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As you can see the rubber has been literally pulled across the surface of the tyre.
The fronts are between 7mm and 6.5mm and the surface is a bit bumpy as well but nowhere near as bad as the backs (I've done about 80 miles since I left the track so they were probably worse)
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Post by: Shoduchi on May 06, 2015, 11:19:43 pm
How are they running on the road now? Are they noisier?
Those are some great machines you saw there! :drool:
Post by: teo_parvu on May 07, 2015, 07:04:35 am
I'd love to drive around Silverstone!
The tyres will clean up, no worries.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 07, 2015, 06:55:54 pm
Note to self, get tyres just for track days. :laugh:
How are they running on the road now? Are they noisier?
Those are some great machines you saw there! :drool:
They're running fine and no noisier than before, the excess rubber left on the rears is very soft compared the the rest of the tyre so after a few weeks it will probably be gone.
It is worth getting another set of tyres if you can but the problem I had is I don't want to be taking tyres on and off too much because they don't seal as well if you keep removing and reffiting them. And I ran out of money so I couldn't have 2 sets of wheels otherwise I would have fitted the Toyo R888's to them, I wanted to put them on this set but the weather was so unpredictable I played it safe with the supersports.
Considering how good the super sports were though I can only imagine how sticky the R888's are :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 09, 2015, 10:59:13 am
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I was on a cool down lap but some nice stuff came past, the BMW was being driven seriously hard :driver:
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Watch for the orange GTR about 30 seconds in.
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Hopefully these videos work as it's taken me since yesterday evening to get them sorted.
Post by: Shoduchi on May 09, 2015, 03:48:07 pm
Post by: joms6r on May 09, 2015, 08:48:19 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 13, 2015, 11:56:55 am
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Post by: GTIEagles on May 13, 2015, 12:26:17 pm
I think it works on the MK7 as it has a long crease running down the side of the car and the badge is a continuation of that crease on the wing. There aren't any creases down the side of the MK5 which is why I think it looks a bit odd.
Just my 2 pence :happy2:
Post by: Shoduchi on May 13, 2015, 12:35:01 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 13, 2015, 01:26:01 pm
I was thinking about doing this mod myself but having seen it on yours I won't be doing anymore.
I think it works on the MK7 as it has a long crease running down the side of the car and the badge is a continuation of that crease on the wing. There aren't any creases down the side of the MK5 which is why I think it looks a bit odd.
Just my 2 pence :happy2:
Yeah that was my concern really, it doesn't follow that shape of the car its just something shiny stuck to the side of it. I just wanted something to break up all the grey now the wheels are a similar colour to the body I feel that there's too much grey/black and not enough colour on it.
I'm getting a bit pissed off because one minute I like the way it looks now and the next minute I think it looks :sick:.
Post by: SiofChester on May 13, 2015, 02:20:29 pm
Get You 05ome Of That!!!!
Post by: AJG09 on May 13, 2015, 02:36:37 pm
Post by: RedGolfDom on May 13, 2015, 03:35:19 pm
Post by: Matt5gti on May 14, 2015, 01:01:01 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2015, 02:29:14 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on May 14, 2015, 02:34:00 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2015, 02:37:39 pm
You don't like their design? :confused:
No I absolutely love the wheels and I think with the brakes behind them they're awesome but as a whole package they just don't sit right on the car for me, its hard to explain but its just not what I thought it would be.
Post by: Shoduchi on May 14, 2015, 02:46:59 pm
Post by: samx300 on May 14, 2015, 02:53:43 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2015, 03:11:35 pm
What design do you dream about for your GTI? :smiley:
Wouldn't mind the 19" Monza's from the W12 650 concept car, or some 991 Porsche Carerra/ turbo wheels. At the moment I'm very interested in the new GTI clubsport/ ED40 or whatever they're calling it, I'm going to try and find out more about the release date and price this weekend.
I really like the wheels mate! :happy2: How much were they?
Thanks mate, they retail at £1320 + delivery but I got them for about £1250 all in (new from demon tweeks).
Post by: Shoduchi on May 14, 2015, 03:25:52 pm
For now I think it's the GTI Clubsport. It looks awesome! Should be quite tunable too! :evilgrin:What design do you dream about for your GTI? :smiley:
Wouldn't mind the 19" Monza's from the W12 650 concept car, or some 991 Porsche Carerra/ turbo wheels. At the moment I'm very interested in the new GTI clubsport/ ED40 or whatever they're calling it, I'm going to try and find out more about the release date and price this weekend.
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It's not easy to say this but if I had the chance/budget I would consider one for me as well. I love my mk5 Eddie though. :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2015, 03:30:44 pm
For now I think it's the GTI Clubsport. It looks awesome! Should be quite tunable too! :evilgrin:What design do you dream about for your GTI? :smiley:
Wouldn't mind the 19" Monza's from the W12 650 concept car, or some 991 Porsche Carerra/ turbo wheels. At the moment I'm very interested in the new GTI clubsport/ ED40 or whatever they're calling it, I'm going to try and find out more about the release date and price this weekend.
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It's not easy to say this but if I had the chance/budget I would consider one for me as well. I love my mk5 Eddie though. :laugh:
Yeah the MK5 is a great car especially the ED30's but i've never wanted a car as much as when I saw that picture, if they really look like that then I need to have one.
Post by: Shoduchi on May 15, 2015, 09:22:07 am
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At least now I have a car that I know I'd like to upgrade to in the future. :drool:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 15, 2015, 10:39:08 am
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Not the best photos I was in a hurry and the centre caps are sh*t as they sent the wrong badges. I've got a few bits coming this week to finish them off and if it looks how I hope it will then it should be awesome.
Finally got my new number plate (21st birthday present) sorted out and fitted, the plates are resin ones. Shout out to Rajan
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Post by: Scottymon on May 25, 2015, 11:51:12 pm
Post by: Dan648v on May 26, 2015, 08:56:11 am
Post by: dansmith180 on May 26, 2015, 12:43:19 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on May 26, 2015, 12:48:42 pm
The only detail I'm not loving is the chrome side mirrors caps. Black or united grey would work better for me. :smiley:
Post by: MR02LOW on May 26, 2015, 12:58:50 pm
I'm with Shoduchi on the mirrors though, black would be my choice.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 26, 2015, 02:27:00 pm
I like those plates and the wheels, although I don't like black wheels, give a good contrast to your GTI. Nicely done. :happy2:
The only detail I'm not loving is the chrome side mirrors caps. Black or united grey would work better for me. :smiley:
Last set of wheels look much better IMO :happy2:
I'm with Shoduchi on the mirrors though, black would be my choice.
Cheers for the input guys :happy2:
I really like the O.Z's but just didn't do it for me on the car, and I still liked the diamond cut C63 wheels but I just fancied a change after a year. Yeh I was wondering about changing the mirrors, I thought about carbon but don't want it to look chavy, might go for just matte black.
Post by: prp74 on May 26, 2015, 08:35:12 pm
Nice Plate!
Post by: Adsy on May 26, 2015, 10:05:08 pm
Post by: Sixteen on May 26, 2015, 10:52:23 pm
Post by: rdfcpete on May 27, 2015, 09:31:22 am
Post by: dansmith180 on May 28, 2015, 07:32:28 pm
Loved the OZ's you had, but the black alloys look stunning on the car. Really suit the grey :happy2:
Nice Plate!
Liked the OZ rims but felt they didn't suit the car nearly as much as the mercs. Looking really nice on the new wheels.
Black Merc's look awesome mate! Cars looking good on them!
Sits well on the AMG's @dansmith180 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9450) :happy2:
Thanks guys :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 09, 2015, 07:32:23 pm
Genuine Mercedes edition 1 centre caps, silver dust caps with Mercedes logo.
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All new front grilles as mine were tired and looking shabby.
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Would like to have left the number plate off but why give the police an excuse to pull me.
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Put on some carbon mirrors and gave it a good clean inside and out.
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Also had new RS3 top mounts fitted and tracking done, got a few more bits to do in the next couple of weeks.
Post by: th3_f15t on June 09, 2015, 09:28:55 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 09, 2015, 10:23:57 pm
Loving the wheels, work really well with the colour. It's crazy but less really is more with the mk5/6 platform GTI's, few little subtle tweaks work wonders.
Cheers, I totally agree with that you don't need to go overboard just a few nice touches to make the best of these cars.
Forgot to add also I got some custom wheel badges made up which I collected yesterday.
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I think they really finish the wheel off and give it a touch more colour which it needed, I had some silver ones made up as well because I wasn't sure which would work best but when I saw the reds I knew immediately I wanted them on.
Post by: Dan648v on June 09, 2015, 10:43:04 pm
Post by: z00bz on June 10, 2015, 12:07:34 pm
Glad you changed the chrome mirrors :signLOL:
Post by: xjay1337 on June 18, 2015, 01:15:59 pm
Spot on :)
Post by: dansmith180 on June 19, 2015, 02:53:55 pm
Few nice little touches there :happy2:
Cheers mate :happy2:
I do like this as before purchasing mine back in Dec 2013, the 2 colours I was looking for is the steel grey or Black Magic and had to be a 3 door - Nice example mate :happy2:
Glad you changed the chrome mirrors :signLOL:
Thanks mate, yeah I always thought the chrome mirrors were a bit borderline chavy, but these suit the car much better with the new colour scheme now for me.
Looked good when i saw it the other day bud.
Spot on :)
Thanks mate, shame I was too busy to have a good look at yours and chat a bit more, I managed to just finish those 2 cars in the end :jumpmove:
Post by: th3_f15t on June 19, 2015, 04:12:09 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 19, 2015, 05:42:47 pm
Are your Mercedies C63 wheels staggered widths and offset? I'm looking at sets on eBay and can only find staggered sets so wondering whether it's worth trying to bide my time and get 4 that are 19x8" ET45 rather than having wider rears but I'm not overly fussed.
Yeah they're 8J ET45 fronts and 9J ET54 rears, with a 225 tyre and a 5mm spacer they fit perfectly. With an 11mm (as low as mine is) they rubbed and with no spacer they're quite close to the suspension on the inside but still cleared safely. I thought about trying 8mm spacers a few times but I'm pretty sure it'll rub.
Post by: th3_f15t on June 19, 2015, 07:04:28 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 19, 2015, 07:50:00 pm
Is that a 225 tyre and 5mm spacer all round? Or just up front to clear the TTRS brakes?
Oh sorry I meant the rears, they just clear the brakes but literally can't fit a once folded piece of paper in the gap so I chucked a 3mm spacer on there.
So;
Front: 8J ET45, 3mm spacer, 225 tyre, arches needed rolling with the 40ish mm drop
Rear 9J ET54, 5mm spacer, 225 tyre, no work needed.
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I had the exhaust replaced about a year ago but the left tip had gone golden with brown spots all over it so I took it back and they replaced it for free no argument. Great service from Style Dynamics as usual, would highly reccomend them to anyone in the Hayes/ Uxbridge/ Berkshire West London area.
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The Hubs are very orange and its been annoying me for a while so I decided to paint them Black
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Havnt got any photos with the wheels back on because its sitting on the ramp drying overnight at the moment. Good to give her some loving on there for once instead of somebody else's car.
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Makes my life so much easier having access to this thing, I fitted the footrest but forgot to take photos. Will probably give her a good clean tomorrow and take some proper photos now I've done all these bits. Got a few maintanence jobs to do and then leave it for a while..... Not :rolleye:
Post by: th3_f15t on June 19, 2015, 10:13:31 pm
You can't be to fat from me, I live in Northwood during the week. :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 19, 2015, 10:27:12 pm
Ah, thanks for the info. They certainly look the part but I'm not sure if I'd need to do any arch work if I drop my Golf R by 20mm but it sits lower anyway so need to do some maths. Also, do you need spigot rings for the centre bore?
You can't be to fat from me, I live in Northwood during the week. :happy2:
Oh you're only like 40 mins from me then, yeh you need spigot rings, i just bought some of ebay for £5 and they were spot on. I've been reading about you selling up for a MK6R so have you already got one then? Which colour did you get?
Post by: th3_f15t on June 20, 2015, 08:08:37 am
Post by: dansmith180 on June 20, 2015, 09:06:59 am
All will be unveiled soon enough... :P
Haha, i'm looking forward to it :happy2:
Post by: th3_f15t on June 20, 2015, 06:52:39 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 20, 2015, 07:14:59 pm
Keep looking at your OZ wheels for sale, they're nice but not sure they would work as well as a set of C63 wheels on my Golf R. Plans to sell those anytime this year? :-P
Haha, not at the moment I don't. Just buy the OZ's, I'll give you a good price :innocent:
Post by: th3_f15t on June 20, 2015, 07:23:01 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 20, 2015, 07:27:48 pm
Give me a few months to build up some funds. If I can sell the last of my mk5 parts I probably will.
I really hope I don't still have them in a few months :laugh:, ive got a nice big speeding ticket to pay for :sad1:
Post by: teo_parvu on June 20, 2015, 08:53:50 pm
Nice looking wheels, OZ quality!
Good luck with the sale! :happy2:
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Gave the engine bay a thorough clean and dressed it.
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Finally fitted the GTI footrest plate I've had for about 6 months.
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Then took a few photos during and after giving her a good clean.
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Post by: Shoduchi on June 22, 2015, 12:12:08 pm
Post by: teo_parvu on June 22, 2015, 02:26:19 pm
Even better now with more subtle hubs. :wink:
Post by: Dave J on June 22, 2015, 09:23:41 pm
It's all in the details - hubs look so much cleaner when painted.
Must come and say hello seeing as I'm in Maidenhead...
Post by: dansmith180 on June 23, 2015, 02:10:25 pm
Car is looking great Dan - keeps getting better and better.
It's all in the details - hubs look so much cleaner when painted.
Must come and say hello seeing as I'm in Maidenhead...
Cheers, yeah I've always said the details make the real difference, anyone can slam a car and slap some wheels on but taking time to do all the bits really makes a car. Do you ever go to the Homegrown meet at Beaconsfield services? Its on the last Friday of every month (Apr -Oct I think)
Post by: samx300 on June 30, 2015, 10:26:25 am
Quick question: how much was the new front grille? Mine is faded and wondering what will be more cost effective, a quick gloss black respray or a new one..
Cheers,
SAM
Post by: dansmith180 on June 30, 2015, 02:29:00 pm
Hi mate, you have a sweet looking ride there! :happy2:
Quick question: how much was the new front grille? Mine is faded and wondering what will be more cost effective, a quick gloss black respray or a new one..
Cheers,
SAM
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251566886266&alt=web
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180931936425&alt=web
That's where I got mine from. The problem you get with respraying gloss black is they chip very easily and it might look like sh*t again very soon.
Post by: samx300 on June 30, 2015, 04:45:46 pm
Hi mate, you have a sweet looking ride there! :happy2:
Quick question: how much was the new front grille? Mine is faded and wondering what will be more cost effective, a quick gloss black respray or a new one..
Cheers,
SAM
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251566886266&alt=web
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180931936425&alt=web
That's where I got mine from. The problem you get with respraying gloss black is they chip very easily and it might look like sh*t again very soon.
Thanks very much mate! How was the fit with the Polish part, as I don't think its' OEM VW?
Post by: dansmith180 on June 30, 2015, 05:34:23 pm
Hi mate, you have a sweet looking ride there! :happy2:
Quick question: how much was the new front grille? Mine is faded and wondering what will be more cost effective, a quick gloss black respray or a new one..
Cheers,
SAM
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251566886266&alt=web
eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180931936425&alt=web
That's where I got mine from. The problem you get with respraying gloss black is they chip very easily and it might look like sh*t again very soon.
Thanks very much mate! How was the fit with the Polish part, as I don't think its' OEM VW?
Its was really good actually, maybe not perfect but it all screwed in fine and is on tight so for about 1/4 of the price of a genuine part I can't complain. I'll see how it holds up in the next 6 months but is looking great so far.
Post by: jordan7050 on June 30, 2015, 09:53:22 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on July 02, 2015, 06:28:39 pm
Went for a nice drive yesterday evening since it was such a nice day, only for about 45 minutes but when I got out of the car I was stunned. Before I left the car was pretty clean maybe 10 bugs on the front. Looks like i massacred the entire population.
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Also saw this yesterday, it was between 37 and 37.5 for 15 minutes while I was in the car so not just because it was sitting in the sun for ages.
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Post by: rdfcpete on July 02, 2015, 06:42:05 pm
Post by: Ruggy on July 02, 2015, 08:03:54 pm
Did they just fit over the ones already on, or do you have to remove the original covers and fit these?
Cheers
Post by: dansmith180 on July 02, 2015, 08:28:46 pm
When you drive across the top of a lake to clean the AMG's Dan, it's inevitable :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :rolleye: :rolleye: :rolleye:
:laugh: :laugh: :congrats:
Where did you get the carbon wing mirror covers? Really like the look of them.
Did they just fit over the ones already on, or do you have to remove the original covers and fit these?
Cheers
Theyre a full replacement so you need to remove the originals, eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161750488370&alt=web
I'm a bit upset now I've looked because I paid £50 more than that, I don't know why but they just dropped the price hugely.
Post by: th3_f15t on July 02, 2015, 09:19:27 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on July 02, 2015, 09:49:45 pm
Don't want to make you feel worse, by the mk6 Golf ones are even cheaper (£40 a set). May grab some for the Golf R if you seem to like the quality of your ones. :happy2:
I actually sent him a message asking why they dropped so much
Yeah so far they're great, finish is spot on, they fit perfectly and no issues so far. It'll take a few months of bugs/ stones and washing to see if they'll last but so far so good.
Post by: Ruggy on July 02, 2015, 10:50:31 pm
Post by: chrisr763 on July 03, 2015, 02:00:52 pm
I'm assuming the only thing you needed to make them work was different brake lines? :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on July 03, 2015, 02:38:51 pm
@dansmith180 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9450) Your running 340mm disks? Dont TTRS brakes come with 370 standard?
I'm assuming the only thing you needed to make them work was different brake lines? :happy2:
Yes mate I'm running 340mm Audi TTS discs instead of the standard 370mm. You need the DaveB brackets which are available from Alex @vRSAlex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1981) at AKS tuning and I'd I remember correctly came with the hoses as well. They cost me £260 posted + £140 for the discs so still cheaper than new TTRS discs and lighter.
Post by: chrisr763 on July 03, 2015, 04:58:56 pm
@dansmith180 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9450) Your running 340mm disks? Dont TTRS brakes come with 370 standard?
I'm assuming the only thing you needed to make them work was different brake lines? :happy2:
Yes mate I'm running 340mm Audi TTS discs instead of the standard 370mm. You need the DaveB brackets which are available from Alex @vRSAlex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1981) at AKS tuning and I'd I remember correctly came with the hoses as well. They cost me £260 posted + £140 for the discs so still cheaper than new TTRS discs and lighter.
Cheers for getting back to me :happy2: Useful info! :happy2: :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on July 17, 2015, 09:11:54 pm
Gave her a night wash
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Really liked the way she looked when I parked here for some reason.
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Post by: th3_f15t on July 18, 2015, 07:36:55 am
Post by: dansmith180 on July 18, 2015, 09:33:44 am
Looks good. Would look better with a set of R32 buckets... Just sayin'... :happy2:
If you'll take £300 a shiny Charizard and a handjob then I'll take them :laugh: :laugh:
I would love them but could only afford about 40% of them at the moment.
Post by: th3_f15t on July 18, 2015, 01:11:10 pm
Post by: gramk5 on July 19, 2015, 12:03:47 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on July 19, 2015, 01:51:28 pm
just been browsing through this thread love the merc wheels every part of this car Is stunning love the colour too
Thank you very much sir :love:
Post by: gramk5 on July 19, 2015, 10:47:30 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on July 19, 2015, 11:12:20 pm
What's the ride like on 19s ? I run 18s on blistein shocks and it's still quite smooth
I think its fine, I've had 18's and they're a bit smoother but 19's arn't uncomfortable. I've spent 6+ hours in the car quite a few times and never felt it really. Personally I think 18's are too small for the golf in most cases and you need 19's to fill the arches properly.
Post by: xjay1337 on July 20, 2015, 10:49:23 am
I really want your wheels. :chicken:
Post by: dansmith180 on July 28, 2015, 01:21:29 am
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Hopefully this will go on without a problem on Thursday but given my usual luck there will be some silly problem.
Very tempted to buy this although its a bit steep for a bloddy gear knob.
http://www.germanautopartsdirect.co.uk/p47/GOLF-MKV-EDITION-30-GEAR-KNOB-1K0711113CMXPR/product_info.html
I don't suppose anyone knows somewhere cheaper to get one or is selling one in good condition?
Post by: DANBOY66 on July 28, 2015, 07:16:38 am
Post by: teo_parvu on July 28, 2015, 08:03:54 am
I'd say with a little patience you'll get another deal. :happy2:
Post by: MC71 on July 28, 2015, 08:55:26 am
Post by: dansmith180 on August 02, 2015, 05:26:41 pm
car looked sweet in the car park at waxstock Dan :happy2:
Thanks mate, nice to have a catch up :happy2:
Get an Ed30 stick from german ebay or (same site) a Mk6 one, ED35 and R ones are nice. :happy2:
Hmmm....that's a lot for a ... stick! :confused:
I'd say with a little patience you'll get another deal. :happy2:
Managed to get one off here for a decent price, sending it off to the trimmers next week :party:
Going to do something a bit different with it.
Managed to get the steering wheel on Thursday thanks to @rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709).
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Absolutely love it, feels so good in my hands :laugh: and really makes the car feel newer.
Post by: rich83 on August 02, 2015, 06:11:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 02, 2015, 06:29:09 pm
Any joy with the horn?
Not yet, found a new module on EBay for £42 so ordered that and hopefully that will sort it.
Post by: AJG09 on August 02, 2015, 09:01:52 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on August 03, 2015, 12:15:23 pm
Wheel looks good mate but a bit wide?? haha
Post by: dansmith180 on August 03, 2015, 02:16:04 pm
I have a Mk7 GTI gearknob just sayin :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Wheel looks good mate but a bit wide?? haha
I think it might be a touch wider (might measure it and check), feels much nicer though, especially since mine was old and worn. I thought about the MK7 knob as I really like @Grande_GTi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4552) one. Seems like quite a bit of effort though and I like how chunky the ED30 one is, its going to the trimmers today so hopefully be back within a week.
Post by: Shoduchi on August 03, 2015, 05:40:42 pm
Is it possible to make almost all the switches work? What would you need for that? :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on August 03, 2015, 05:44:27 pm
I like your new steering wheel, but I find too modern for the rest of the interior... Now you need to update your HU and AC panel. :P
Is it possible to make almost all the switches work? What would you need for that? :smiley:
Thanks, yeah I know what you mean it is quite obviously different, thing is I don't like any of the MK6 interior parts and the MK7 stuff is not an easy swap. I don't know what exactly is required to make all the buttons work but TUK customs told someone I know it would be about £400 - £500 to get it all working.
Post by: Shoduchi on August 03, 2015, 05:49:10 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 03, 2015, 06:24:01 pm
400-500 £ seems a bit steep just to make buttons to work. Are there any DIY retrofit guides online? Maybe you can do it cheaper with the help of some of the retrofitters of the forum. :confused:
Quite possibly could, I didn't see anything online but doesn't mean it can't be done, I don't like butttos though so doesn't bother me at all. Its nicer to drive and look at so I'm happy :grin:.
Probably going to strip the car out within a year also so I'm not too fussy about interior upgrades.
Post by: clemo on August 10, 2015, 08:36:49 am
Cheers
Post by: dansmith180 on August 10, 2015, 09:52:45 am
Build looks great mate , i se you have just sports CAT and straight through .. is that pretty loud and how does that work with MOT emissions ??
Cheers
Thanks mate, its not straight through it has 1 silencer in the tunnel so its not overly loud. It has a nice rumble on idle and is obviously louder than standard but isn't OTT, makes some great noises on full throttle and some crackles low down.
Emissions wise it passed its last MOT with no issues since it still has the precat and sports cat is 200cel, I think race cats can have issues since they're 100cel but sports cats are fine usually.
Post by: basman on August 10, 2015, 10:20:15 pm
400-500 £ seems a bit steep just to make buttons to work. Are there any DIY retrofit guides online? Maybe you can do it cheaper with the help of some of the retrofitters of the forum. :confused:
Quite possibly could, I didn't see anything online but doesn't mean it can't be done, I don't like butttos though so doesn't bother me at all. Its nicer to drive and look at so I'm happy :grin:.
Nice wheel :drool:i wanted one but pain to fit speak to TIM @ The Phirm he's knows his stuff he's done this work before and is reasonably priced too
Probably going to strip the car out within a year also so I'm not too fussy about interior upgrades.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 10, 2015, 11:34:13 pm
400-500 £ seems a bit steep just to make buttons to work. Are there any DIY retrofit guides online? Maybe you can do it cheaper with the help of some of the retrofitters of the forum. :confused:
Quite possibly could, I didn't see anything online but doesn't mean it can't be done, I don't like butttos though so doesn't bother me at all. Its nicer to drive and look at so I'm happy :grin:.
Nice wheel :drool:i wanted one but pain to fit speak to TIM @ The Phirm he's knows his stuff he's done this work before and is reasonably priced too
Probably going to strip the car out within a year also so I'm not too fussy about interior upgrades.
Cheers, hopefully the new module will fix the horn but if not I might give him a call and see if he's got any ideas :happy2:
Post by: chrisr763 on August 11, 2015, 11:22:10 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 14, 2015, 02:50:40 pm
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Bit tatty around the edges but exactly what I was after, sent it off to Joe at Trim deluxe who I would highly recommend. And it cam e back like this.
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It looks quite light but it's a darker shade of red and matched the steering wheel very well.
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Really brightens up the interior. I love the MK5 interior but its a bit dull as standard.
Post by: Gaj0801 on September 22, 2015, 11:41:10 am
Post by: th3_f15t on September 22, 2015, 12:07:35 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 03, 2015, 11:59:55 pm
Looking good Dan :)...have you got the buttons to work yet?
Thanks mate, no not interested in making the buttons work as its £300+ and I don't even like them.
Red handbrake cover to match and red trim instead of the aluminium effect? Would certainly break up the dull interior a bit. Perhaps even look at getting red seat belts installed too, a nice little OE improvement..?
I like the handbrake idea but seatbelts might be a bit too much for me tbh, could work though, think I would have to see them to decide.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 04, 2015, 12:15:17 am
Managed to get away with only a 2 week driving ban and £415 in fines/ costs for this
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Tried to help revive a friend
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Gave it a full exterior detail whilst it was off the road although I didn't take many photos
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Also gave it a full service including:
.oil and filter change
.new pollen filter
.new spark plugs
.bled brakes
.new rev g diverter valve
.inspection service
.new rear suspension arms
.couple of random checks and bits
.4 wheel alignment
Post by: Gti_Mad on October 04, 2015, 12:15:53 pm
Post by: Martk19871 on October 04, 2015, 03:50:52 pm
Liking the thread and give me your wheels! I want some Mercedes Multispokes or Speedlines
Post by: dansmith180 on October 04, 2015, 08:26:35 pm
Saw this yesterday at the nem meet in battersea I was in the silver golf R n with the White S3 parked next to ya cars mint mate not a swirl in sight
Thank you very much :happy2:, yours and the S3 were looking good as well, I very nearly bought a white S3 a while back.
It seems you got off lightly with the 2 week ban! Ouch on the penalty fee though :confused:
Liking the thread and give me your wheels! I want some Mercedes Multispokes or Speedlines
Yeah was very lucky with the ban and £415 is nothing really, could have been far worse and my insurance didn't even go up on last years :jumpmove:.
UPDATE:
The 'whooshing sound' that I had ended last night with a large bang under full load in 3rd and the car now sounds like a tractor :sad1:
Post by: Gti_Mad on October 04, 2015, 08:40:54 pm
Was looking at it last nite thinking I'm sure I know that car from somewhere :signLOL:
Post by: dansmith180 on October 04, 2015, 08:56:26 pm
Turbo gone pop??
Was looking at it last nite thinking I'm sure I know that car from somewhere :signLOL:
Haha nah the turbo is OK (although actuator needs replacing) I think the manifold or something in the first part of the exhaust had cracked/ come off/ broken in some way.
I'm thinking about just replacing everything from the cat upwards and getting it remapped again as the whole area is a bit f*cked with the actuator and now this might as well just do it all at once and go stage 2.
Post by: th3_f15t on October 05, 2015, 05:28:30 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 05, 2015, 06:55:37 pm
TTE420 at the same time? Would be rude not to...
Haha, I did seriously consider my options stage 2+ K03/ K04/ S3 conversion etc.. But tbh its a bit too much money and also I have no self control and will just get banned again trying to race everything :laugh:.
I think just fixing it and mapping should get me to about 270ishbhp and 300lb/f so shouldn't need a new clutch and still plenty of power. Then spend that money on doing 2-3 track days a year.
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So today she was picked up by the RAC for free because I had to leave my car at a 'friends house' :laugh: :jumpmove: little tip dont register your account at your own house.
So she's going to Stealth Racing in Southam to be fixed and probably going to strap on a K04, question is how much power can I really put through my 10 year old 110k mile AXX lump and how long will it last?
Post by: Shoduchi on October 07, 2015, 07:25:48 pm
I hope you have it back running well soon. :drinking:
Post by: xjay1337 on October 07, 2015, 07:42:31 pm
Low comp pistons wouldn't hurt.
Post by: dazza on October 07, 2015, 07:52:15 pm
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So today she was picked up by the RAC for free because I had to leave my car at a 'friends house' :laugh: :jumpmove: little tip dont register your account at your own house.
So she's going to Stealth Racing in Southam to be fixed and probably going to strap on a K04, question is how much power can I really put through my 10 year old 110k mile AXX lump and how long will it last?
how much to supply and fit the ko4 ?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 07, 2015, 08:07:21 pm
@patpong_pete (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3923) not sure yet mate, they should be opening her up early next week and once the damage is assessed we'll go from there. Just trying to weigh up my options in advance ATM.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 10, 2015, 11:26:49 pm
Current plan is:
3" downpipe to join to my current sports cat and custom cat-back system
Beach buggy hybrid K03 turbo
Fit Newsouth boost gauge
Loba HPFP
Forge Twintercooler
Remap to run about 300BHP and 300LB/F reliably and hopefully the clutch will last a while because I'm out of cash :rolleye:
Then maybe later injectors and clutch to push the Max out of the turbo (and probably engine).
Probably going to be off the road for 4-6 weeks depending on how long the parts take so going to be a bit of a wait :sad1: however gives me some time to scrape some pennies together.
Post by: Shoduchi on October 11, 2015, 01:49:16 am
Just curious to know why you decided to go with Forge's Twintercooler.
I've read Niki from R-Tech saying that the best K03 option is the alloy OEM core from a S3, so that you can maintain the punchy boost sub 3200 rpm. I know you'll get an hybrid K03, but maybe for that power you'll be better off with the S3 intercooler with alloy ends. :smiley:
I hope you can have it back soon too. :drinking:
Post by: MK1Campaign on October 11, 2015, 09:25:21 am
Post by: th3_f15t on October 11, 2015, 09:40:33 am
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 10:07:03 am
I like your plan. :happy2:
Just curious to know why you decided to go with Forge's Twintercooler.
I've read Niki from R-Tech saying that the best K03 option is the alloy OEM core from a S3, so that you can maintain the punchy boost sub 3200 rpm. I know you'll get an hybrid K03, but maybe for that power you'll be better off with the S3 intercooler with alloy ends. :smiley:
I hope you can have it back soon too. :drinking:
Yeah I have thought about that but some people say it does cause some lag and some say it doesn't so I thought since I can get one very cheap I would try and see for myself, also part of me just wants to be a chav and have the intercooler visible at the front. :happy2:
Not even sure if you need an upgraded HPFP to run that power?
I didn't think you would either but the guy doing the work knows his stuff and he said its very unlikely that the standard one can cope, he's done a few and he's tried cheaper ways of sorting it but in the end the LOBA pump always works best.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 10:11:50 am
As mentioned with the intercooler, you may be better off with something from Airtec or Peron, as it's a shorter path for the air flow and less internal turbulence but either way an upgrade will see you gains. Definitely want a HPFP, I'm running a Loba one on my stock Golf R and the difference in power delivery is noticeable. Hybrid K03 could be interesting, but have you considered something like a Garret GT2867 turbo instead? You'll still retain the lower RPM boost but you'll see more than 300bhp easily.
Like I said to shoduchi some say this some say that but tbh I can't imagine a big difference lag wise and I tend to rev a bit more anyways (so I don't kill my clutch too soon), I'll give it a try and see what happens since I can get one cheap anyways. And part of me wants the cooler visible at the front.
Yeah I thought through pretty much all the options, K04/ S3 lump normal K03/ full rebuild and so on but this just fits in my budget nicely and leaves room for more power whilst running a nice but reliable amount now. As usual I've done it the weirdest way ever with some random collection of parts but my mum always says I'm different :laugh:
Post by: nickygti5 on October 11, 2015, 03:08:31 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on October 11, 2015, 04:49:46 pm
Post by: AJP on October 11, 2015, 05:58:32 pm
Post by: ashbignall on October 11, 2015, 06:29:01 pm
Post by: dazza on October 11, 2015, 07:25:44 pm
Also due to the lack of rain and warm weather think i could take advantage of the low down power. :drool:
Plus wouldn't have to mess about relocating stuff.
Just don't know who could map it for me.
Will be watching this closely.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 07:42:52 pm
One thing with either the Forge or Airtec coolers, they both provide an OE replacement and FMIC options, so you can always combine to have the ultimate setup for cooling all that air coming in. I agree with doing what you want, I stopped listening too much to what was on the forums and just went with what I wanted and I don't regret it. I was going to hybrid K03 my GTI but because I wanted DSG I decided to part ways with it.
Yeah recommendations and reviews are great but sometimes you can easily get caught up in a whirlwind of people saying different things then you start to doubt what your doing and so on, but f*ck it I'll give this a try and see how she goes.
Yeah the smart decision would be to sell and trade up like you've done and I did look at some options but I love this car too much, I'll just keep throwing money at it :laugh:, did you manage to sell yours in the end? I know you had trouble and I couldn't see why since it was such a great example.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 07:48:08 pm
What are the advantages of a hybrid k03 over a k04 then?
It just fills a nice gap between the K03 and K04, with an AXX engine if I pushed a K04 I would probably have to rebuild it within 18 months or less with my driving. Also the K04 means changing some pipework and a few other bits.
The hybrid K03 is an easy bolt on and will reliably run 300 - 320bhp and probably more which is a good bit more than a standard K03 but retaining the quick spooling (although the K04 is far from a laggy turbo). I'm also able to keep stock injectors up to around the 300 mark but we'll have to see how the hold when it goes on the dyno.
It just fits nicely into my budget and goes well with the weaker TFSI engines as 350+bhp is asking a lot of them, especially since I drive hard and it will see track use.
Post by: AJP on October 11, 2015, 07:55:51 pm
I do like the quick spool of the k03, but then the torque really drops off quite quickly and lets it down a bit.
So I'd imagine the hybrid makes similar peak torque to a k03 but holds boost better as the revs rise?
Wouldn't mind seeing a dyno graph if anyone has one??
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 08:30:03 pm
Hybrid sounds a decent option then. So the 300-320 would be equivalent to a stage 2/2+ car in terms of hardware then - intake, decat etc? And with just a turbo swap and map with stock hardware, around 270/280? Would it still require S3 injectors?
I do like the quick spool of the k03, but then the torque really drops off quite quickly and lets it down a bit.
So I'd imagine the hybrid makes similar peak torque to a k03 but holds boost better as the revs rise?
Wouldn't mind seeing a dyno graph if anyone has one??
Yeah hardware wise its stage 2+, the hybrid K03 has a K04 turbine with all the other bits uprated so like you said keeps the quick spool but holds it longer. Injectors wise its hard to say, my guy reckons 300 odd is about the limit of standard ones but its different from car to car so some might only do 280 and others will push 320.
Post by: AJP on October 11, 2015, 08:40:16 pm
It'd probably be worth doing the injectors if you're upgrading the HPFP, peace of mind at least that you're getting the best out of the pump.Hybrid sounds a decent option then. So the 300-320 would be equivalent to a stage 2/2+ car in terms of hardware then - intake, decat etc? And with just a turbo swap and map with stock hardware, around 270/280? Would it still require S3 injectors?
I do like the quick spool of the k03, but then the torque really drops off quite quickly and lets it down a bit.
So I'd imagine the hybrid makes similar peak torque to a k03 but holds boost better as the revs rise?
Wouldn't mind seeing a dyno graph if anyone has one??
Yeah hardware wise its stage 2+, the hybrid K03 has a K04 turbine with all the other bits uprated so like you said keeps the quick spool but holds it longer. Injectors wise its hard to say, my guy reckons 300 odd is about the limit of standard ones but its different from car to car so some might only do 280 and others will push 320.
I'm really interested in seeing the results of this, from the sound of it it'd make it really punchy and arguably nicer to drive than a k04 car.
Mine's a BWA, so like the AXX I'd be a bit paranoid about stressing the rods too much. Hybrid is probably that sweet spot.
What's the cost of the hybrid if you don't mind me asking? And is it on exchange, or do you just send yours in for the work? Oh, and who's doing it?
Sorry for the thousand questions, just want to find out as much as I can as it sounds ideal for me!
Post by: dansmith180 on October 11, 2015, 08:58:20 pm
I will hopefully have a good bit more info next week, yes like you say it just fills that gap between wanting more than a K03 but not wanting to risk a K04. I will update this regularly as I know more.
Where about are you from?
Post by: th3_f15t on October 11, 2015, 10:09:11 pm
Yeah recommendations and reviews are great but sometimes you can easily get caught up in a whirlwind of people saying different things then you start to doubt what your doing and so on, but f*ck it I'll give this a try and see how she goes.
Yeah the smart decision would be to sell and trade up like you've done and I did look at some options but I love this car too much, I'll just keep throwing money at it :laugh:, did you manage to sell yours in the end? I know you had trouble and I couldn't see why since it was such a great example.
I traded it for a mk4 R32 in the end, think the audio issues put people off but I got it fixed for the new owner. I was (and still am) sad to see it go but now my Golf R is coming along the pain is easing slightly... Still, I miss the way it reminded me to drive sensibly when I went a bit to much in the wet!
Post by: AJP on October 11, 2015, 10:27:19 pm
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) no worries mate, I'm not too sure on cost ATM as I'm waiting for a reply, on the website (beach buggy turbos) there's a £775 and a £890 option, I think one has a different outlet or something but I'm not sure what the difference is. I believe you just buy the unit and keep yours. Vince and Jon at Stealth Racing in Southam (just south of Coventry) are doing all the work for me as they've done loads of work and some big projects for us.It'll be reassuring for you having a new beefed-up turbo aside from the performance increase - there's always that fear in the back of your mind that it might go pop, but this should set you up for a good few reliable years.
I will hopefully have a good bit more info next week, yes like you say it just fills that gap between wanting more than a K03 but not wanting to risk a K04. I will update this regularly as I know more.
Where about are you from?
Heard good things about Stealth, Vince is one of the big names in mk2/rado 16v tuning, and vr6 turbos I think? Loads of experience from what I've gathered.
I'm in Worksop mate, about 15 miles from Sheff.
I'll be watching your build religiously, so keep the updates coming!
Post by: dansmith180 on October 12, 2015, 07:55:57 am
@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969) fair enough, so did you just sell the R32 on or keep it for a bit :evilgrin:? Yeah the 4WD is nice when you just want to get the power down but the FWD always puts a smile on my face, even if it is slower or I end up in a tree one day :laugh:
Post by: th3_f15t on October 12, 2015, 12:31:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 12, 2015, 01:52:57 pm
I have the R32 up for sale as I'd rather focus on my Golf R and V5 but worst case I'll finish up on the V5 and move it along then put the R32 into the workshop.
Fair enough, just had a look at it in the for sale section, looks like a tidy example shame its not a blue one though.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 14, 2015, 09:31:37 pm
Turbo wise I spoke to Dan at beach buggy turbos who is very helpful (although a tad slow to respond), and a hybrid K03 from him is £1000 and supposedly is capable of 350bhp with the right hardware. It has a K04 turbine, upgraded actuator and bearings and other complex things I don't understand but apparently its good.
However I ordered my LOBA pump directly from LOBA and it turns out they make a hybrid K03 turbo as well, same thing basically as the Beach Buggy unit and they said it can run 320-330bhp without a problem and is capable of more but that's their recommended operating window. Their unit is normally around the £1200 mark but since I ordered the pump as well we struck a deal and they're making my turbo as we speak :jumpmove:
The main reason for choosing the LOBA unit is because Dan at Beach Buggy said he's waiting on parts and gave the impression it would be quite a while before he could sort me one out. LOBA however can have it done in 7 days so within 2 weeks or so my pump and turbo will arrive from Germany.
Both items are sold as a whole unit so NOT on an exchange basis and they do not take and rebuild yours you get a whole other unit.
Intercooler and boost gauge have arrived so there's a few bits to do while they wait. Downpipe is also on the way.
Post by: th3_f15t on October 14, 2015, 09:47:46 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 14, 2015, 09:50:53 pm
Who will you go in terms of ECU mapping to get the most out of your new hardware?
Stealth Racing who are doing all the work have a rolling road and do all the mapping in house, they always map the conversions and turbo kits they fit. They did my stage 1 map a few months after I got the car and it was spot on.
Post by: Paradox1 on October 15, 2015, 11:16:07 am
So I've spent the last few days researching/ ordering parts and everything I 'need' is now ordered however I'm very tempted to get a few more bits :evilgrin:
Turbo wise I spoke to Dan at beach buggy turbos who is very helpful (although a tad slow to respond), and a hybrid K03 from him is £1000 and supposedly is capable of 350bhp with the right hardware. It has a K04 turbine, upgraded actuator and bearings and other complex things I don't understand but apparently its good.
However I ordered my LOBA pump directly from LOBA and it turns out they make a hybrid K03 turbo as well, same thing basically as the Beach Buggy unit and they said it can run 320-330bhp without a problem and is capable of more but that's their recommended operating window. Their unit is normally around the £1200 mark but since I ordered the pump as well we struck a deal and they're making my turbo as we speak :jumpmove:
The main reason for choosing the LOBA unit is because Dan at Beach Buggy said he's waiting on parts and gave the impression it would be quite a while before he could sort me one out. LOBA however can have it done in 7 days so within 2 weeks or so my pump and turbo will arrive from Germany.
Both items are sold as a whole unit so NOT on an exchange basis and they do not take and rebuild yours you get a whole other unit.
Intercooler and boost gauge have arrived so there's a few bits to do while they wait. Downpipe is also on the way.
Well Done mate.
I think a hard part of all this is actually making the decision you want to go with the tuning. Most people seem to follow the same path as others and take the safe route. respect to you for branching out.
What intercooler did you order in the end?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 15, 2015, 12:40:39 pm
I went for the Forge Twintercooler :happy2:
Post by: AJP on October 17, 2015, 03:32:52 pm
Bet you can't wait to get it all fitted and mapped. I'm really keen to see a dyno graph if you'll be getting one at Stealth?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 17, 2015, 06:33:35 pm
Good progress Dan, and very handy that Loba do hybrids too!
Bet you can't wait to get it all fitted and mapped. I'm really keen to see a dyno graph if you'll be getting one at Stealth?
That's an understatement :laugh:, desperate to get my hands on it. Although we just added a supercharged B7 RS4 to the house fleet so hopefully a couple of go's in that will ease the pain :driver:
Yeah they'll give me a few so I'll post them up :happy2:
Post by: AJP on October 17, 2015, 06:34:31 pm
Post by: bigmig95 on October 19, 2015, 03:28:55 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2015, 04:56:23 pm
Bought some injectors of Gaj last week so if I want I can run the turbo to its full potential :evilgrin:, however I'm probably going to go fro about 300bhp and 300lb/f for now as I can't afford to break anything else for at least a few months
Turbo should be finished next week and be with the car within 2 weeks.
Post by: th3_f15t on October 19, 2015, 05:00:25 pm
Post by: Paradox1 on October 19, 2015, 05:01:50 pm
Thanks lads :happy2:
Bought some injectors of Gaj last week so if I want I can run the turbo to its full potential :evilgrin:, however I'm probably going to go fro about 300bhp and 300lb/f for now as I can't afford to break anything else for at least a few months
Turbo should be finished next week and be with the car within 2 weeks.
Someone is getting excited.... and so you should be.
So the turbo is Apparently limited to 330-340, will you be running meth?
Would you consider asking your tuner to see he can achieve on the turbo for research purposes.... then pull it back to your desired goal?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2015, 05:41:04 pm
I would imagine that compression ratio of the K03 engine will be fairly high so running bigger boost will be an issue. On a hybrid K03 you should still be able to get near it's top potential but without a rebuild, there's not a lot you can do to lower the compression ratio. Still, will be interesting to see how easy it is to hit 300bhp...
Yeah I've seen 350 pushed on an AXX with the K04 setup but like you say without changing the ratio you can't really get much more but to push more it would probably need a rebuild anyways, I'll save that for a couple of years time though :party:
Thanks lads :happy2:
Bought some injectors of Gaj last week so if I want I can run the turbo to its full potential :evilgrin:, however I'm probably going to go fro about 300bhp and 300lb/f for now as I can't afford to break anything else for at least a few months
Turbo should be finished next week and be with the car within 2 weeks.
Someone is getting excited.... and so you should be.
So the turbo is Apparently limited to 330-340, will you be running meth?
Would you consider asking your tuner to see he can achieve on the turbo for research purposes.... then pull it back to your desired goal?
I am very exited indeed, fed up of driving a 20 year old mx5 and a van around which combined have less power than mine will.
I won't be running meth but yes I am thinking about letting him do a run at maximum (or near enough) and then turn it down to whatever I end up running so I can see what it's capable of. Problem is I might not want him to turn it down afterwards :laugh:
Post by: MK1Campaign on October 19, 2015, 06:20:39 pm
Post by: Paradox1 on October 22, 2015, 11:34:05 am
I would imagine that compression ratio of the K03 engine will be fairly high so running bigger boost will be an issue. On a hybrid K03 you should still be able to get near it's top potential but without a rebuild, there's not a lot you can do to lower the compression ratio. Still, will be interesting to see how easy it is to hit 300bhp...
Yeah I've seen 350 pushed on an AXX with the K04 setup but like you say without changing the ratio you can't really get much more but to push more it would probably need a rebuild anyways, I'll save that for a couple of years time though :party:Thanks lads :happy2:
Bought some injectors of Gaj last week so if I want I can run the turbo to its full potential :evilgrin:, however I'm probably going to go fro about 300bhp and 300lb/f for now as I can't afford to break anything else for at least a few months
Turbo should be finished next week and be with the car within 2 weeks.
Someone is getting excited.... and so you should be.
So the turbo is Apparently limited to 330-340, will you be running meth?
Would you consider asking your tuner to see he can achieve on the turbo for research purposes.... then pull it back to your desired goal?
I am very exited indeed, fed up of driving a 20 year old mx5 and a van around which combined have less power than mine will.
I won't be running meth but yes I am thinking about letting him do a run at maximum (or near enough) and then turn it down to whatever I end up running so I can see what it's capable of. Problem is I might not want him to turn it down afterwards :laugh:
Or, you might end up rebuilding the block sooner that you thought lol
Post by: M9xxr on October 22, 2015, 09:24:36 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 22, 2015, 09:55:29 pm
@Paradox1 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9564) :laugh: :laugh: yes that is something I'm going to try and avoid. I think 300/300 is safe an sensible considering j drive it hard all the time and want a reliable Track car.
@M9xxr (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10512) Haha yeah there's so many different options and possibilitys. I'm also very tempted to just strip mine out inside and turn it into a 'racecar' however its my only vehicle so isn't always going to be practicle but saying that I'm 21 single with no responsibilities so if I can't be an idiot now then when can I, but also I like how much of a great all rounder the car is. I just go in circles and get confused. :rolleye:
Post by: th3_f15t on October 24, 2015, 06:09:25 pm
I'm looking at one of their cages for the Golf R, one that can be partially removed for normal road use then seats out and cage in for show/track use. Best of both worlds and good price considering the options.
Post by: dansmith180 on October 24, 2015, 10:09:40 pm
Have a look at these mate: http://www.wiechers-sport.de/
I'm looking at one of their cages for the Golf R, one that can be partially removed for normal road use then seats out and cage in for show/track use. Best of both worlds and good price considering the options.
I was trying to work it out but my German is pretty poor :laugh:
So for just a rear cage in mine what am I looking at? I've seen 1 or 2 second hand ones go for around £500 but no idea what they cost to get made up. I would just want a fairly basic rear one in red, otherwise I might get a Unibrace XB powder coated red and slap a 4point harness on that.
Its all just another expense though isn't it. I need to win a scratch card/ lottery for a decent amount :laugh:
Post by: M9xxr on October 25, 2015, 08:53:13 pm
Post by: M9xxr on October 25, 2015, 08:55:00 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on October 26, 2015, 02:16:17 am
also top hand corner on that link above it you can switch to "english" :P
:rolleye: :rolleye: what a bell end
My mates just had a full weld in one in his skoda for 1500, i believe that a company called s.a motorsport do bolt in rear ones for about 500 and thats finished and taylor made. I'm still underside as the mk5 dash doesn't look easy to cut into but I'm still go full retard! aha
Is that Jake with the VRS by any chance? I love that car, had a Fabia as my first car so got a proper soft spot for them and his is my favourite. Seen it at the homegrown meet a few times.
Haha I don't have the balls to go full retard but would like to do a rear cage and find some decent front seats that don't break the bank, I've been looking at a few options on Demon Tweeks (just found out the have a huuuge shop so I can try some) I'm liking the look of these atm.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/seats-reclining/sparco-r333-seat
Wasn't sure about styling at first but they've really grown on me, current plan is to just get the car back and sort my finances in the next few months then April/May when I'll no doubt be bored of the current look maybe change it up and go 'racecar' and get some track driving done again :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on October 31, 2015, 10:09:22 pm
Have been wondering what tyres to put on them, I was thinking Michelin PSS since they're so good all round but seems a bit pointless playing it safe on a second set of wheels and would rather try some more track focused tyres.
My current list is:
Federal 595-RSR
Nankang NS-2R
Toyo R888/ R888R
The Toyo's are obviously the best and only seem to be about £130 in a 225/40/18 ATM which is pretty good but the other 2 options are £40 odd cheaper each, so the question really is are the Toyo's worth the extra cash and if not then which of the others is best? I've done a good bit of googling but would be interested to hear from people with similar cars as to how they behave. Also welcome any other suggestions, thanks.
Post by: Matt5gti on November 02, 2015, 10:50:18 am
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Post by: xjay1337 on November 02, 2015, 01:49:53 pm
Very aggressive!
I would stick with some high end road tyres personally or look at Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 04, 2015, 07:38:44 pm
So this has ended up costing about twice what I had first budgeted but oh well. So selling the TD 1.2's and just going to stick with Michelin PSS on the Merc rims as they're great on track anyways and seems silly to have £1k worth of wheels and tyres that will be used very rarely.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 05, 2015, 07:18:14 pm
LOBA hybrid K03
LOBA HPFP
3' downpipe (not sure where from as I didn't source it)
Forge uprated intercooler
S3/ Golf R injectors
RS4 FPRV
R8 coilpacks
Inlet manifold/ valves cleaned
Newsouth boost gauge
Helix organic clutch and new DMF
Air filter clean
Costom map
To be done/ might do:
Fix airbag light
Fix horn
Michelin PSS all round when Goodyear's die
S3 rear brakes (still need to get calipers and carriers)
Forge catch can?
RARB/ strut brace of some description?
Upgrade head unit?
Carbon B pillar covers?
After all this it should be done for a while and I will be in more debt than America but should be worth it :driver:
Post by: Shoduchi on November 05, 2015, 07:40:10 pm
I hope you have your machine back soon! I'm still counting the days till I get mine. :signLOL:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 05, 2015, 07:56:09 pm
Nice list. :grin:
I hope you have your machine back soon! I'm still counting the days till I get mine. :signLOL:
That's a big compliment from a man who once posted the biggest list I've ever seen on his build thread :laugh:
Thanks, it should be 3-4 weeks but to be honest the longer it takes the more time I have to save some money so not the worst thing in the world if it takes a while.
When do you finally get yours back? It must have been a few months since you drive it.
Post by: Shoduchi on November 05, 2015, 08:11:18 pm
I'd love to go get it next week. I still don't know if that's going to happen... :sad1:
Post by: Motor Mad on November 05, 2015, 08:12:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 05, 2015, 08:22:49 pm
Looks good. Who did you use to clean the inlet manifold/valves?
Stealth Racing who are doing all the work will scrape/ brush out all the crap while they're in there doing the injectors and FPRV
Post by: jhook661 on November 05, 2015, 09:17:41 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 05, 2015, 09:31:55 pm
Hybrid ko3 ?? What bhp can you achieve from that ?
Should be capable of 340-350bhp and 375lb/f+, but will run it at something a bit lower and more reliable for the engine and turbo. Thinking 325bhp and 350lb/f but once its all together and on the dyno we'll find out :grin:
Post by: DANBOY66 on November 06, 2015, 09:21:25 am
hopefully you can get a great power curve as your keeping the power well with in its self
bring on the boost
Post by: AJG09 on November 06, 2015, 03:42:17 pm
Post by: AJP on November 06, 2015, 04:12:42 pm
Looking forward to hearing the results.
Any advantage with the Loba hybrid over BBT?
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2015, 04:24:34 pm
looks like a mad build going on mate
hopefully you can get a great power curve as your keeping the power well with in its self
bring on the boost
Gunna be abit of a weapon when its done
Cheers boys, yes I cannot wait to get this back and have a play. However the weather will probably be sh*t so I need to try not to bury it in a tree :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2015, 04:25:39 pm
This should be good!
Looking forward to hearing the results.
Any advantage with the Loba hybrid over BBT?
The advantage is LOBA didn't take as long to make it, also since we bought the HPFP as well they sorted me a very good deal.
Post by: AJP on November 06, 2015, 04:27:14 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on November 06, 2015, 06:56:35 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2015, 07:31:11 pm
Will be interesting to see how quickly it spools, my mapped K04 spools around 2400RPM now but doesn't really kick in till about 3200RPM. Fancy a race up the strip when it's done to see how a stage 2+ Golf R compares to a hybrid K03 GTI? :wink:
Hell yeah :happy2:
Only on a dry day though otherwise I'll be anihalated :laugh:
Post by: th3_f15t on November 06, 2015, 07:33:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2015, 07:46:11 pm
Everyone says that... :signLOL:
If its wet it will take me 5 minutes to do a 1/4, mile :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 17, 2015, 08:58:11 pm
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Just before all the other stuff happened i had a proffesional drawing of my car done but i'm too skint to frame it atm :laugh:
Sooo happy with it though and has been nice to look at when i've been missing the car, need to get it framed and up asap.
Post by: Shoduchi on November 17, 2015, 11:11:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 17, 2015, 11:23:17 pm
Nice! I had to endure looking at the pictures my mechanic sent me showing the updates. :laugh:
Hahaha, i bet you're enjoying having the real thing back. Have you driven it loads in the last few days?
Post by: Shoduchi on November 17, 2015, 11:48:12 pm
Hahaha, i bet you're enjoying having the real thing back. Have you driven it loads in the last few days?I've driven around 400 miles. It likes to make 28 mpg and my best so far is 31 mpg. I still have to get it tuned... Waiting for a date. :popcornsoda:
The suspension is much better than before and the brakes are awesome. :grin:
Post by: xjay1337 on November 18, 2015, 02:22:04 pm
had him do one of my ex mrs car.
mine will get done when it's a bit nicer looking.
glad the car is back and running matey
it'll be your turn to take me out soon :wink:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 18, 2015, 05:29:36 pm
That guy is good, the spanish chap
had him do one of my ex mrs car.
mine will get done when it's a bit nicer looking.
glad the car is back and running matey
it'll be your turn to take me out soon :wink:
She should be back next saturday hopefully, could have been this saturday but the Forge Twintercooler hoses wernt even close to fitting so decided to just buy a replacement for the OEM rather than having both.
Yeah mate we'll give her a test run next time i see ya :wink:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 25, 2015, 08:03:14 am
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Twintercooler hoses wern't even close to fitting, Forge said you're supposed to trim them but thats waaaay off and they didn't know why. So i ordered their front mount OEM replacement instead but its taking them a while to get made and sent, he said it would get there by Monday and i dont even think they've sent it yet :fighting: :fighting:. So chances are ill have to wait until next weekend now to go and get her :sad1:
Post by: Shoduchi on November 25, 2015, 10:38:53 am
Post by: dansmith180 on November 25, 2015, 01:38:45 pm
I know the feeling... :sad1: Hope you have it back soon. :smiley:
Thanks mate, yeah after a few phone calls its going to be next Saturday earliest maybe the one after :sad1:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 27, 2015, 08:33:55 pm
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Forge 6 pot kit with 356mm 2 piece front discs and EBC yellowstuff pads. Already been sent off for painting as I want them in red. Then need to sort the rear brakes out as well.
Post by: Shoduchi on November 27, 2015, 08:59:21 pm
R32 rear setup? New calipers and brackets aren't that expensive if you order TRW parts. Getting good pads it's what makes it a bit heavy on the wallet, in my opinion. :smiley:
Post by: Andy on November 27, 2015, 09:23:31 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 27, 2015, 09:28:43 pm
Nice upgrade! Big and light like we like them! :congrats:
R32 rear setup? New calipers and brackets aren't that expensive if you order TRW parts. Getting good pads it's what makes it a bit heavy on the wallet, in my opinion. :smiley:
Yeah I've bought pads discs and hoses for an R32 rear kit already. Problem is I bought drilled and grooved to match my current fronts but they won't match my new ones, also I can't find grooved ones with the exact same pattern and if they're different it will annoy me (OCD).
Already have some plain 282mm rear discs and I believe the braided hoses for R32 fit normal GTI's so might just try the normal rears with braided lines and good pads. Christian with the BTCC MK5 said he finds it OK with these fronts and well set up standard rears so will try that since its lighter and cheaper. Or may try the caddy rear caliper mod.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 27, 2015, 10:02:11 pm
Ooh nice Dan..just in the process of getting the same kit..be interested to see how you get on as I believe you don't need to upgrade the master cylinder..also been told I won't need spacers
Yeah I've heard MC will be fine as they're smaller pistons and only 6 for more even pad wear otherwise would be 4 like most. Also as you said need small to no spacing on a lot of wheels so should be good. Will do a review/ comparison once they're on and I can get some miles on them.
Post by: Shoduchi on November 27, 2015, 10:03:37 pm
Braided lines are all the same in the rear. In the front just the R32 calipers require an angled banjo end, instead of a straight banjo end.
The R32 rear setup for me has the advantage of better cooling so it will withstand more heat, nothing else, since the rear is quite light. :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 27, 2015, 10:14:13 pm
I'll probably just splash on some good pads and do the braided hoses then on the standard rears.
Then time for RARB, ALK and dogbone insert, also some metal gear shift bushings.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 29, 2015, 06:42:59 pm
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Went and visited the car yesterday. The new intercooler has arrived so this one can be removed and the new one fitted. Then its just the RS4 FPRV, R8 coilpacks, boost gauge put her back together and map it then she's done. Provided there's no big hiccups I will have her back next Saturday :jumpmove: :jumpmove:.
Post by: M9xxr on November 29, 2015, 11:12:32 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 30, 2015, 12:01:05 am
looking good! can't wait to see the results, you will have to pop over and take me out in it when its done! need to get on with mine, don't even have the car atm lol
Thanks mate, yeah will do :happy2: would be nice to meet up and see yours and Jakes cars. How long is yours gonna be until its back? I saw on Instagram it's gone off for the cage and some other bits right?
Post by: AJP on November 30, 2015, 12:05:32 am
Interested to see the torque curve of the hybrid in comparison to a k04 bwa or eddy if you get a graph.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 05, 2015, 05:04:52 pm
Post by: Dave J on December 05, 2015, 05:21:16 pm
Post by: Andy on December 05, 2015, 06:58:30 pm
Post by: AJG09 on December 05, 2015, 10:41:57 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 05, 2015, 11:47:49 pm
332bhp and 320lb/f
Best run was 340bhp (capable of about 345ish with tweeks he said) and 353 lb/f (capable of about 370ish with said tweeks)
What it's running now should be safe on all the parts and also a bit easier to put the power down. Was a bit dissapointed with the torque when he said the numbers but after looking at the boost plots and graphs you have to spike it fairly high and start to push the turbo and engine to their limit to reach the big numbers and I really don't fancy a rebuild anytime too soon :rolleye:.
On the road I've done about 150 miles now 50/50 motorway and back roads. Its fantastic at both, overtaking in 6th on the motorway is easy as can be and when you play in 3rd and 4th on twisty roads and especially inclines its fabulous. The turbo hits hard low down and keeps pulling strong all the way to the top.
This was the map where with tweeks could have made big numbers and sorted the drop off at the end.
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This was the best run on the current map
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All I can say is that if you're number chasing and want balls out performance go K04. However if you're after a good balance and a B road beast hybrid K03 has to be considered.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 06, 2015, 12:16:54 am
Post by: dansmith180 on December 06, 2015, 12:19:34 am
Are them brakes on
Not yet mate as they're being painted red ATM since they only come in black from Forge, will probably go on in a few weeks with the rear anti roll bar and rear brake upgrades I have planned.
Post by: M9xxr on December 06, 2015, 10:10:58 am
Post by: AJG09 on December 06, 2015, 01:10:03 pm
Post by: AJP on December 06, 2015, 03:08:05 pm
Does the turbo feel substantially different to a normal k03 then?
Would you go k04 if you were going to do it all again, or does the hybrid give enough extra mid-top end to make the hybrid comparible to a k04 swap? (Obviously the numbers say so, but subjective seat-of-the-pants opinion doesn't hurt!)
Post by: dansmith180 on December 06, 2015, 04:23:08 pm
Nice result that. And quite wise to keep the torque down if you feel it's quick enough.
Does the turbo feel substantially different to a normal k03 then?
Would you go k04 if you were going to do it all again, or does the hybrid give enough extra mid-top end to make the hybrid comparible to a k04 swap? (Obviously the numbers say so, but subjective seat-of-the-pants opinion doesn't hurt!)
Yeah sooo much more than the standard K03, obviously I wasn't running it with the same mods I am now but as far as I know the normal K03 peaks at 19psi and holds 11psi. Looking at my boost gauge it peaks at 27psi and holds 17psi running well within its limits. Its honestly like being hit in the back when it comes on :driver:
If I started again I might consider full CDL conversion however if you could do what I have done cheaper. You could stretch the fuel pump and injectors maybe and not spend so much on other bits.
Overall its a well rounded car, could do with a diff and ALK but is manageable as it is. A handful at times but puts a big stupid smile on my face which is all I want from a car :wink:
Post by: AJP on December 06, 2015, 04:27:47 pm
Think I'll definitely look at a hybrid in the future, just seems to make sense on standard axx/bwa internals.
Enjoy it mate!!
Post by: Dave J on December 06, 2015, 04:28:43 pm
Really ought to visit you at Elite to see this beast, especially seeing as you're just down the road from me..., but worried it would cause me to spend yet more money on the ED30 :grin:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 06, 2015, 04:33:39 pm
Sounds like a pretty quick car now - pleased to read you've tuned it for driveability rather than headline figures!
Really ought to visit you at Elite to see this beast, especially seeing as you're just down the road from me..., but worried it would cause me to spend yet more money on the ED30 :grin:
Yeah mate come down, pick a dry day and I'll show you what she can do :evilgrin:. Or pick a wet day and bring some spare pants :laugh:
Post by: Andy on December 06, 2015, 04:47:35 pm
Nice one mate,going to order the brake kit this week direct of forge if they will match jbs motor sport price.Also going to change the rear pads to the yellow onesAre them brakes on
Nice one Dan
Going to order the brake kit this week with the ebc yellow pads for the rearAre them brakes on
Not yet mate as they're being painted red ATM since they only come in black from Forge, will probably go on in a few weeks with the rear anti roll bar and rear brake upgrades I have planned.
Not yet mate as they're being painted red ATM since they only come in black from Forge, will probably go on in a few weeks with the rear anti roll bar and rear brake upgrades I have planned.
Post by: th3_f15t on December 06, 2015, 04:54:14 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 06, 2015, 05:09:20 pm
Liking how this has turned out, I do miss the punchy power of the K03 turbo but a K04 for sheer grunt is not to be sniffed at! I'm still adjusting to the different nature of the engine compared to my GTI but slowly getting there.
Yeah no doubt that for balls out performance K04 upwards DSG and 4WD is the winning combination but I would probably lose my licence too quickly :laugh:.
Also I find this car a challenge to drive now, it's easy as can be on a long motorway drive and fine through town although clutch is a bit heavier and with the new lower dogbone mount (vibratecnics) a bit more vibration in the cabin. However when you get her out on the open road and want to find the limit you have to really concentrate.
Post by: Shoduchi on December 06, 2015, 09:20:28 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 07, 2015, 02:18:40 pm
NGK spark plugs are sh*t:
Reason, I had put some NGK plugs in the car when I serviced it 200miles before breaking it. Whilst on the dyno when they were hitting the rev limiter 7200rpm it would throw up an engine warning light. They said they've seen this time and time again with the NGK plugs so they threw them away and put in some Bosch ones, boom problem solved. If you get this problem and its not plugs he said the other possibility it the valve springs are too weak causing 'valve bounce' I believe he called it.
MPG is up:
I don't really care about MPG and I haven't been driving sensibly but i'm seeing probably 3-5mpg more than I usually would. Don't know exactly what is most responsible for it however between the carbon build up being removed and the new low down power the car is running noticeably more efficiently.
Forge OEM replacement cooler is doing well:
So as you may know I originally opted for the Forge twintercooler but the stupid pipes weren't even close to fitting so swapped it for their OEM replacement option. On the dyno 30 degrees was the highest it saw with an ambient of about 16 degrees after a couple of runs.
That's all I have for now so just going to enjoy it and put some miles on. Got brakes all round to sort out and a H&R rear anti roll bar to go on at some point soon. Then just some maintenance and tidying to do to get her just how I want.
Post by: xjay1337 on December 07, 2015, 02:33:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 07, 2015, 02:36:23 pm
Nice one mate glad to hear it's sorted finally and you is well chuffed :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Cheers fella, chuffed I definitely am. Once I get rid of this gay cold I can start doing some of the passenger rides I promised :drinking:
Post by: MrJT247 on December 07, 2015, 09:29:13 pm
So a few bits of useful information I found out during the build and now I've done some driving.
NGK spark plugs are sh*t:
Reason, I had put some NGK plugs in the car when I serviced it 200miles before breaking it. Whilst on the dyno when they were hitting the rev limiter 7200rpm it would throw up an engine warning light. They said they've seen this time and time again with the NGK plugs so they threw them away and put in some Bosch ones, boom problem solved. If you get this problem and its not plugs he said the other possibility it the valve springs are too weak causing 'valve bounce' I believe he called it.
MPG is up:
I don't really care about MPG and I haven't been driving sensibly but i'm seeing probably 3-5mpg more than I usually would. Don't know exactly what is most responsible for it however between the carbon build up being removed and the new low down power the car is running noticeably more efficiently.
Forge OEM replacement cooler is doing well:
So as you may know I originally opted for the Forge twintercooler but the stupid pipes weren't even close to fitting so swapped it for their OEM replacement option. On the dyno 30 degrees was the highest it saw with an ambient of about 16 degrees after a couple of runs.
That's all I have for now so just going to enjoy it and put some miles on. Got brakes all round to sort out and a H&R rear anti roll bar to go on at some point soon. Then just some maintenance and tidying to do to get her just how I want.
Hi Dan, Been following your thread with great interest as I'm thinking of going BB hybrid on my 2+ setup. I wonder if you could clarify a couple of points for me though. I thought you had a THS intercooler on your car (as do I). Why the change to the forge cooler?
Are you running the rev g diverter with your hybrid set up, just that with the ko3 running higher pressures than the ko4 My G rev keeps failing me with far more modest figures than you've just achieved.
One last thing were the Bosch plugs just the usual OEM ones from VAG of something a bit more funky?
Soz for the Spanish inquisition!
Post by: dansmith180 on December 07, 2015, 10:20:28 pm
So a few bits of useful information I found out during the build and now I've done some driving.
NGK spark plugs are sh*t:
Reason, I had put some NGK plugs in the car when I serviced it 200miles before breaking it. Whilst on the dyno when they were hitting the rev limiter 7200rpm it would throw up an engine warning light. They said they've seen this time and time again with the NGK plugs so they threw them away and put in some Bosch ones, boom problem solved. If you get this problem and its not plugs he said the other possibility it the valve springs are too weak causing 'valve bounce' I believe he called it.
MPG is up:
I don't really care about MPG and I haven't been driving sensibly but i'm seeing probably 3-5mpg more than I usually would. Don't know exactly what is most responsible for it however between the carbon build up being removed and the new low down power the car is running noticeably more efficiently.
Forge OEM replacement cooler is doing well:
So as you may know I originally opted for the Forge twintercooler but the stupid pipes weren't even close to fitting so swapped it for their OEM replacement option. On the dyno 30 degrees was the highest it saw with an ambient of about 16 degrees after a couple of runs.
That's all I have for now so just going to enjoy it and put some miles on. Got brakes all round to sort out and a H&R rear anti roll bar to go on at some point soon. Then just some maintenance and tidying to do to get her just how I want.
Hi Dan, Been following your thread with great interest as I'm thinking of going BB hybrid on my 2+ setup. I wonder if you could clarify a couple of points for me though. I thought you had a THS intercooler on your car (as do I). Why the change to the forge cooler?
Are you running the rev g diverter with your hybrid set up, just that with the ko3 running higher pressures than the ko4 My G rev keeps failing me with far more modest figures than you've just achieved.
One last thing were the Bosch plugs just the usual OEM ones from VAG of something a bit more funky?
Soz for the Spanish inquisition!
Hahaha no worries happy to help.
I did buy a THS cooler a while ago but then plans changed and I had to sell it and stick with the factory cooler. Your THS will be perfectly capable.
I had a REV D DV for a while but that was leaking (as they are known to sometimes) but now i'm running a REV G so we'll see how she goes. No doubt it will split some time soon and then I will buy a new REV G and a DV+ kit so hopefully that problem will be solved for good.
It was just OEM Bosch plugs they put in nothing fancy.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 18, 2015, 02:07:26 pm
4x new Michelin Super Sports fitted a few days ago
Also got some heat reflective tape and a Garage Midnight heat shield for the intake.
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Post by: Scottymon on December 18, 2015, 02:13:28 pm
Any noticeable difference with Intake temps with the wrap?
Post by: dansmith180 on December 18, 2015, 02:30:43 pm
Woo, looks mint!
Any noticeable difference with Intake temps with the wrap?
Cheers mate, not got a Polar or done any before and after logs so don't actually know. I would have thought though between the shield and tape there might be a couple of degrees to be had.
Post by: Shoduchi on December 18, 2015, 07:46:20 pm
Your induction is good, now it's even better. :pomppomp:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 19, 2015, 03:46:37 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 21, 2015, 11:41:39 pm
Anyways onto my car :grin:, gave it a quick wipe over/ thorough interior clean and its 8th oil change since I bought it 2 years and about 22.5k miles ago. I have a bit of a mental issue when it comes to changing the oil but oh well it keeps me happy :laugh:.
Thought as they were both in the unit and clean I would take a few photos since I think they look really good together with the contrast in body colours they go very well as a pair. There is 950bhp+ between them and both are manuals just the way we like em.
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Post by: prp74 on December 22, 2015, 07:19:06 am
Post by: Daveyboy on December 22, 2015, 08:54:28 am
Post by: scopes on December 22, 2015, 10:12:42 am
Very Very nice !
What type of flooring is that you have used ?
Post by: Shoduchi on December 22, 2015, 10:50:55 am
Post by: dansmith180 on December 22, 2015, 10:35:53 pm
RS4 = :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Very Very nice !
What type of flooring is that you have used ?
Not sure exactly mate, we got it a couple of years ago on a detailing world group buy actually.
Post by: mattkgti on December 26, 2015, 12:40:32 am
Post by: Jase on December 27, 2015, 01:11:39 pm
Post by: AJG09 on December 30, 2015, 11:24:01 pm
Smallish update:
4x new Michelin Super Sports fitted a few days ago
Also got some heat reflective tape and a Garage Midnight heat shield for the intake.
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How is the heat shield held on? I cant seem to get my head around it by looking at your pictures :rolleye:
Is it just held on by the 2 rubber grommets that go in the mounts for the engine cover? Or do you need to remove the mounts for the heat shield to be installed?
Only asking as I'm looking at one as they are cheap and i noticed my intake pipe being very hot to touch above the manifold area :happy2:
Cheers :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 31, 2015, 12:14:50 am
Smallish update:
4x new Michelin Super Sports fitted a few days ago
Also got some heat reflective tape and a Garage Midnight heat shield for the intake.
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How is the heat shield held on? I cant seem to get my head around it by looking at your pictures :rolleye:
Is it just held on by the 2 rubber grommets that go in the mounts for the engine cover? Or do you need to remove the mounts for the heat shield to be installed?
Only asking as I'm looking at one as they are cheap and i noticed my intake pipe being very hot to touch above the manifold area :happy2:
Cheers :smiley:
Yeah basically it comes with 2 nuts that go into where the holes that the rear cover gromets normally go into are. Its a perfect fit and I'm very pleased with it, as you said it does get very hot there and this definitely takes the edge off it.
Post by: RBS on December 31, 2015, 11:44:11 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 05, 2016, 08:13:05 pm
H&R rear anti roll bar
Forge 6pot 356mm front brake kit
Braided rear hoses, caddy rear calipers, new pads and disc change (back to flat as the patterns front and rear won't match and it will bug me.
Forge coolant bottle
Forge washer bottle replacement
Fix a couple of bits.
Will get some pictures of the new calipers up when they're finally back from paint. Also got a new filter for the intake and some more heat tape for the bay coming.
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Forge catch can arrived from @Cooper (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=192) so big thanks to him for very quick delivery and exactly as described. Although I realised my boost tap is in my PCV pipe so might only be able to use the washer bottle replacement which I wanted to do anyway to match the rest of the bay.
Post by: Shoduchi on January 09, 2016, 12:46:10 am
Post by: RBS on January 09, 2016, 09:56:05 am
Like the bling bling under the bonnet!
Post by: dronners on January 09, 2016, 11:46:00 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 10, 2016, 02:20:04 am
smart them calipers. forge really need to offer the calipers in some other colour choices other than black..
Thanks, yeah it really does seem dumb to only have one colour option however I suspect it probably saves them a few ££ (literally a few) which contributes to the fact the kit is (relatively) cheap. Considering most equivalent kits are £2k+.
Post by: xjay1337 on January 10, 2016, 11:07:37 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 10, 2016, 11:16:03 am
Nice job on the calipers buddy :)
:love:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 10, 2016, 07:31:28 pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAXpsTuLkit/
Was bored at work and had the pens (which I thought were white when I bought them :rolleye:) so tried tyre writing just to see if it looked stupid or not as I've always quite liked tyre writing if done well.
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Surprisingly I quite like it, I think its quite small relative to the tyre so doesn't stand out too much and the red goes with the rest of the car. Any opinions welcome as I'm well aware it won't be to everyone's tastes and I'm still not 100% sure myself, I've only done one side so I can see with and without to make a decision.
Post by: AJP on January 10, 2016, 08:47:59 pm
Couldn't say either way for the tyres, it's something you'd probably have to see in the flesh to judge.
Post by: AJG09 on January 10, 2016, 09:47:23 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 10, 2016, 10:35:36 pm
Yes for the tyre writing from me. I've wanted to do it for a few weeks but didn't have the balls incase it looked naff :smiley:
Yeah I've thought about it for a while but just got bored today and decided might as well try it.
Post by: xjay1337 on January 11, 2016, 09:14:57 am
Post by: th3_f15t on January 11, 2016, 04:46:49 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 11, 2016, 06:36:52 pm
Where did you get the pens from? I like it.
6X Universal Waterproof Permanent Paint Car Tyre Marker Pen Red https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ITTLW7E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.Q-KwbFPZCRA1
I'm glad other people like it as its really growing on me but didn't want to drive around looking like a twat (although it might be too late for that already :grin:) got a few more photos today since she's nice and clean.
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Excuse the sh*t lighting the phone camera is a bit pants if its even slightly dark.
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Post by: TAPPY on January 11, 2016, 07:49:26 pm
When I read tyre writing I was like no no no but that actually suits it very we'll with the red centres. Lovely motor you have
Post by: Mk6Sam on January 11, 2016, 08:54:54 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 11, 2016, 10:27:42 pm
Sounds lovely mate :happy2:
When I read tyre writing I was like no no no but that actually suits it very we'll with the red centres. Lovely motor you have
Thanks yeah it's not too loud and droney but enough to make some great noises, yeah I really like tyre writing but sceptical in cars that aren't full on track weapons otherwise it can look silly but very pleased with the result and feedback.
Post by: An0NyMOUs on January 16, 2016, 04:22:19 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 16, 2016, 07:58:01 pm
Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?
Thank you.
They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54
Post by: An0NyMOUs on January 16, 2016, 08:49:41 pm
Ok thanks, how do the 9j rears fit, did you have to roll the arches or anything? What spacers do you run?Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?
Thank you.
They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54
Sorry for all the questions its just I've found a set and am interested in fitting them.
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Post by: dansmith180 on January 16, 2016, 09:51:35 pm
Ok thanks, how do the 9j rears fit, did you have to roll the arches or anything? What spacers do you run?Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?
Thank you.
They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54
Sorry for all the questions its just I've found a set and am interested in fitting them.
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No worries, the rears fit fine with 225 tyres, I use a 5mm spacer and am pretty low and has literally rubbed twice.
Fronts I have to use a 3mm spacer to clear the brakes, the front arches are rolled with 225 tyres and again pretty low. Does rub occasionally but really isn't an issue, without the spacers they would be fine.
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Excuse the quality of the photos I really need to buy a half decent camera or upgrade my phone since they've really worked on the camera quality recently. I ended up finding an empty car park in a care home to have a play and do some handbrake turns in :driver: (with permission obviously)
Post by: rdfcpete on January 17, 2016, 06:25:03 pm
....Did you do some snowy handbrake turns too? :signLOL: :laugh: :grin: :wink:@dansmith180 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9450)
I've said it before, I'll say it again - those wheels work so well for me, have fancied a set myself in the past :happy2:
Post by: Martk19871 on January 17, 2016, 06:43:21 pm
I'm glad to hear the local car parks were tarnished with damp rubber Dan :driver: :driver: :rolleye: :driver: :rolleye:
....Did you do some snowy handbrake turns too? :signLOL: :laugh: :grin: :wink:@dansmith180 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9450)
I've said it before, I'll say it again - those wheels work so well for me, have fancied a set myself in the past :happy2:
Agreed with this guy, the Merc wheels suit the MK5 so well, I have considered getting some :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 17, 2016, 06:59:26 pm
Post by: shoaybmakda on January 17, 2016, 10:20:32 pm
Post by: jl1 on January 18, 2016, 07:31:29 pm
love the car its stunning
Post by: xjay1337 on January 18, 2016, 11:54:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 19, 2016, 12:25:37 am
have read the whole thread and the car is a credit to you.
love the car its stunning
Thank you very much it means a lot.
Post by: dansmith180 on January 19, 2016, 12:39:31 am
We need to go out and do proper photos one night man!
That definitely sounds like a plan :wink:
When the weather cheers up and it stays clean for a minute :rolleye:
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2016, 12:21:17 am
Post by: Andy on January 20, 2016, 01:12:29 am
smart them calipers. forge really need to offer the calipers in some other colour choices other than black..
Thanks, yeah it really does seem dumb to only have one colour option however I suspect it probably saves them a few ££ (literally a few) which contributes to the fact the kit is (relatively) cheap. Considering most equivalent kits are £2k+.
think they did have the option for red as well but stopped doing it for some reason :stupid: Still wailting for my front forge brake kit to arrive :sad1:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 24, 2016, 07:40:28 pm
2008 VW Caddy rear calipers fully refurbished and again coated in crystal serum
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Gave her a clean today.
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Post by: Shoduchi on January 24, 2016, 10:21:17 pm
Post by: MC71 on January 24, 2016, 11:28:21 pm
Post by: Andy on January 25, 2016, 12:46:22 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 25, 2016, 02:04:43 am
Post by: dansmith180 on January 30, 2016, 04:41:05 pm
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Post by: rich83 on January 30, 2016, 06:08:37 pm
How do they feel?
Post by: AJP on January 30, 2016, 06:11:31 pm
Post by: Martk19871 on January 30, 2016, 07:15:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 30, 2016, 08:57:35 pm
They looked good earlier dan.. good to see you. :happy2:
How do they feel?
Thanks mate, you to.
I was still there until about 6:30 :signLOL:
But after an hour and a half drive its safe to say my neck hurts :laugh:
Pedal feel is a bit more bitey than the ttrs kit (although could be partly the new pads), but they really do stop hard, also feels a bit more balanced with the caddy rears but need to do some 120+ stopping to really tell on that one.
Post by: dansmith180 on January 30, 2016, 09:19:11 pm
Very nice. 362mm?
356mm :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 30, 2016, 10:33:09 pm
I don't even need to say it but great work from AKS as usual, sorted out quite a few niggly problems and all is working well at the moment.
Catch can didn't fit due to the boost tap so just used the washer relocation kit to tidy the bay up and will be selling the actual catch can kit.
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Caddy rear calipers on standard 282mm discs and EBC yellow stuff pads to match the fronts.
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Couple of pics of it on the ramp
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Will get some better photos tomorrow after I've given it a proper clean inside and out.
Post by: patpong_pete on January 31, 2016, 12:55:53 am
Dan them brakes look like BBTC brakes how do they compare to your old TTRS set up please could u do a test or mini review thanksThey looked good earlier dan.. good to see you. :happy2:
How do they feel?
Thanks mate, you to.
I was still there until about 6:30 :signLOL:
But after an hour and a half drive its safe to say my neck hurts :laugh:
Pedal feel is a bit more bitey than the ttrs kit (although could be partly the new pads), but they really do stop hard, also feels a bit more balanced with the caddy rears but need to do some 120+ stopping to really tell on that one.
Post by: dansmith180 on January 31, 2016, 10:05:56 am
Dan them brakes look like BBTC brakes how do they compare to your old TTRS set up please could u do a test or mini review thanksThey looked good earlier dan.. good to see you. :happy2:
How do they feel?
Thanks mate, you to.
I was still there until about 6:30 :signLOL:
But after an hour and a half drive its safe to say my neck hurts :laugh:
Pedal feel is a bit more bitey than the ttrs kit (although could be partly the new pads), but they really do stop hard, also feels a bit more balanced with the caddy rears but need to do some 120+ stopping to really tell on that one.
Will do fella, give me a week or two to get some miles on them and really put them to work and I'll see how they compare :evilgrin:
First impressions are they have less pedal movement which makes it a bit harder to modulate your braking but with a bit more finesse they're fine, they definitely have more overall stopping power, they're a kg or two lighter per side and they have waaaaaaay more clearance than the TTRS kit.
Post by: xjay1337 on January 31, 2016, 10:37:03 am
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Post by: Andy on January 31, 2016, 05:44:40 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on January 31, 2016, 06:54:25 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 31, 2016, 07:09:52 pm
Ooh them front brakes,can't wait to get mine on when they arrive,be interested how you find them when they bed in
Well pleased so far, when are yours due to arrive?
Post by: Andy on January 31, 2016, 07:13:05 pm
Ooh them front brakes,can't wait to get mine on when they arrive,be interested how you find them when they bed in
Well pleased so far, when are yours due to arrive?
end of feb mate,already changed the rear disc and pads to the ebc ones
Post by: dansmith180 on January 31, 2016, 07:31:40 pm
I need to pull my finger out and sort my front brakes out, and my suspension too... February will be a busy month for me!
Which brakes are you going for again? I think you changed your mind about 4 times :laugh:
Post by: th3_f15t on January 31, 2016, 07:46:58 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 01, 2016, 12:34:06 am
Ah, not with the Golf R! I only ever wanted Porsche Cayenne fronts on it with 350mm single piece discs. I may swap to 2 piece discs at a later stage but for now I want it as a daily so I can't go too mad with expensive parts.
Oh fair enough, I thought I remembered you eying up the VWR calipers for a while and then something else, maybe that was me :laugh:. My mates got basically that same kit on his 470bhp S4, stops it very well :happy2:
Post by: TAPPY on February 01, 2016, 06:31:58 pm
Would you reckon the caddy rears would complement s3 fronts as I would get them refurbished at the same time as the front?
Post by: dansmith180 on February 01, 2016, 07:59:33 pm
Loving those brakes bud :drool:
Would you reckon the caddy rears would complement s3 fronts as I would get them refurbished at the same time as the front?
Cheers fella, visually they're no different but they bring more balance to the brake bias as they have the same piston as the R32/ S3 calipers just on a smaller disc, but because of that they're about 6kg lighter overall than the R32 kit (I've read). Is definitely a nice touch and they really don't cost much.
Post by: TAPPY on February 01, 2016, 08:14:55 pm
Loving those brakes bud :drool:
Would you reckon the caddy rears would complement s3 fronts as I would get them refurbished at the same time as the front?
Cheers fella, visually they're no different but they bring more balance to the brake bias as they have the same piston as the R32/ S3 calipers just on a smaller disc, but because of that they're about 6kg lighter overall than the R32 kit (I've read). Is definitely a nice touch and they really don't cost much.
Cheers mate, I will have to keep my eye out for a set or see if my mate wants to do a swop as I seen that the caddy guys put the mk5 gti on theirs
Post by: Orc on February 01, 2016, 08:18:17 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 01, 2016, 08:48:57 pm
Brakes look great what calipers are they?
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/Front_Brake_Kit__356mm_18_or_Larger_Wheels--product--1099.html
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Obligatory Shell shot :rolleye:
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Then went down to ASM Performance to check out the showroom
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Both the Gallardos are twin turbo, the white one is 1750WHP :scared:, unsure of figures on the orange one.
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Should have my Forge brakes review done in a couple of days
Post by: S800BRN on February 25, 2016, 10:35:26 pm
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Post by: AJP on February 26, 2016, 01:30:35 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 26, 2016, 02:39:11 pm
Is that black one a GT2 RS? It's bloody gorgeous!
Yes mate it is an RS, it was my favourite but very closely followed by the white Lambo. It was like heaven in there
Post by: AJP on February 26, 2016, 02:39:53 pm
I bet mate!Is that black one a GT2 RS? It's bloody gorgeous!
Yes mate it is an RS, it was my favourite but very closely followed by the white Lambo. It was like heaven in there
Unbelievable motors.
Post by: dansmith180 on February 26, 2016, 02:42:16 pm
Car is looking great, it might have been asked before but what are your wheel/tyre specs?
Cheers mate.
They're 19" C63 wheels.
Fronts 8j et45
Rears 9j et54
225 Michelin PSS all round
Post by: dansmith180 on February 26, 2016, 02:55:26 pm
I bet mate!Is that black one a GT2 RS? It's bloody gorgeous!
Yes mate it is an RS, it was my favourite but very closely followed by the white Lambo. It was like heaven in there
Unbelievable motors.
That has to be the quickest reply ever :signLOL:
Yeah I highly recommend anybody popping in there if you're anywhere close and got some time, this is just the highlights. There's RS4's, S3's, R32's, Porsche turbo's and R8's everywhere :drool:
Post by: dansmith180 on February 26, 2016, 11:41:06 pm
Standard brakes: sh*t and made of chocolate. Were fine until after remap when i stepped on them at about 95 and the car wouldn't stop. Causing me to be very scared and realise immediately that I needed an upgrade.
OEM pads and discs which I had fitted new when I first got the car.
Cost: nothing
R32 brakes: Very good for the price, plenty of stopping power but struggle on the bigger stops (110mph+) and can be made to fade relatively easily. Great for most fast road users up to 300bhp or so. Can fit behind some 17" wheels including Monza's (just) and will clear behind the spokes of nearly any wheel you can buy. However they are heavy and can feel a bit sharp and 'bitey' at slower speeds. Wouldn't recommend for track use.
Generic Pagid pads with MTEC dimpled and grooved discs.
Cost: £300-£500
TTRS brakes: Fantastic brakes which give loads of confidence and a fairly long but nice and progressive pedal feel making it easy to modulate your braking. Also much lighter than the R32 setup iirc about 4.5kg per side. Fantastic overall stopping power even from big speeds and never got them to really fade on me even after 30minutes straight hooning around Silverstone (although its not a particularly brake heavy track). Not at all 'bitey' at lower speeds due to the longer (but not spongey) pedal. Downsides are with the standard rear brakes (using OEM pads and MTEC drilled and grooved discs) I found the rear end quite twitchy and floaty to a point that made me brake a fair bit earlier on track on the big stop at the end of the back straight at Silverstone. Also the clearance is pretty crap as they're a very wide caliper however lots of people have them so there's loads of information about what wheels will and won't fit over them.
Edit: thanks to @xjay1337
I had forgotten a big plus point about the TTRS kit which is there are at least 4 different disc diameters you can use in many patterns from many companies to suit your needs. Also since the calipers are used on lots of cars there's also a huge pad choice again to suit whatever your needs are.
Brembo sport pads and MTEC drilled and grooved 340mm TTS discs (using AKS brackets).
Cost: £750-£1100 obviously you can send much more with 2 piece discs and something like Project MU pads but this is based upon what I have used personally.
Forge 356mm 6 pot brakes: First off these are about 1.5kg per side lighter than the TTRS kit and have much thinner calipers which gain you somewhere around 15mm or so of extra clearance which is a great start. Straight away the pedal travel is reduced by at least 25% which caught me out at first however you adjust to them very quickly and I wouldn't call them sharp, it takes a few days to adjust but once you do they're fine and now I actually prefer it. The stopping power is phenomenal, it didn't take long for these bad boys to set in and after a couple of hundred miles I stamped on them and my eyeball nearly popped out of my head. My first big stop was from about 90ish and I stopped a good 50ft earlier than what I had anticipated, they're simply fantastic and you can do it time after time but they just keep on stopping. Obviously I would need to get them on track for a full comparison but I highly doubt I will be disappointed and cannot wait to give them a hammering. They did squeek a little bit at low speeds for the first couple of weeks but seem to be fine now. They look fantastic now I've painted them but its a bit annoying they only come in a matte black type of finish. I also had the Caddy rear caliper mod done so can't compare balance direct with the TTRS kit but it is a far more well balanced car with this full set up than it was before although still some back end looseness to help with cornering.
EBC yellowstuff pads and whatever discs the came with lol, as far as I know there's only one disc option but there are a few pad options as they share these calipers with AP.
Cost: £1381.21
Caddy rear calipers: Can't really do a review because I changed the fronts at the same time so no comparison but they do work well with the Forge fronts and are something like 2.5kg's per aide lighter so well worth it. They also use the GTI/S3/R32 pad so don't even need to buy new ones.
Cost: £150 fully refurbished.
Overall if I was starting again I would definitely go for the Forge kit as it suits my needs very well. The TTRS kit is still great and nobody would be disappointed with them but probably a bit frustrated finding wheels that fit over them lol. The R32 kit serves its purpose very well and with some decent pads makes a great value kit with no clearance issues which is a bonus. The standard brakes with OEM bits are a joke as the golf is a heavy car and with 200bhp needs far better stopping power, I never tried uprating the lines/ pads and discs so can't speak for their full potential but in standard form they are piss poor.
I probably missed out loads of bits because I'm and idiot and this is the longest thing I've written since my ICT coursework 6 years ago and just like then I'm writing it late at night :signLOL:. Hopefully this helps someone and if you have any questions please just ask.
Post by: xjay1337 on February 27, 2016, 01:20:23 am
I would agree about the thickness of the TTRS calipers. It's a lot better with TTRS discs as you don't need the extra 15/20mm of the adaptor but still not ideal and very difficult if you have a lot of wheels or need to borrow a friends for example if you have yours refurbed.
The only thing with Forge that puts me off is disc/pad choice may be limited.
TTRS caliper is very widely used and loads of pads from 30 quid ebay ones to 400 pMus.
I was very impressed by the brakes when we went out. Felt very good.
Post by: MateyGuv on February 27, 2016, 02:30:43 am
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Post by: Shoduchi on February 27, 2016, 12:21:11 pm
I chose the Brembo 18Z because I knew they would fit (just) with the wheels I already had bought for the GT Sport. :smiley:
Post by: AJP on February 27, 2016, 12:40:19 pm
Post by: StuF on February 27, 2016, 03:25:58 pm
There is a place near me that supply's and fits them :innocent: - thanks for the awesome review
Post by: dansmith180 on February 27, 2016, 06:40:12 pm
Any pics of the Forge kit installed?
There is a place near me that supply's and fits them :innocent: - thanks for the awesome review
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Post by: Andy on February 27, 2016, 07:32:48 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 27, 2016, 07:53:18 pm
Excellent review Dan,had a email of forge and mine should be ready in a fort night
Nice one, you've waited bloody long enough :signLOL:
Post by: Andy on February 27, 2016, 08:29:04 pm
Post by: RBS on March 02, 2016, 04:11:44 pm
Nice collection of supercars!!
Post by: vRSAlex on March 02, 2016, 07:23:28 pm
Excellent review Dan,had a email of forge and mine should be ready in a fort night
Nice one, you've waited bloody long enough :signLOL:
Must come by ship from China rather then air :P
Post by: dansmith180 on March 03, 2016, 08:24:14 pm
So on Tuesday night I made a whoopsie, engine management light flashed at big speed and car held back on me. Started misfiring like a bitch so drove carefully and plugged her in the next morning
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Cleared codes, switched coilpacks 1&2 around, drove it and still the same. Went and found my correct socket to pull out the spark plugs.
Plug number 1 looked a bit white maybe?
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Plug number 2 was slightly different
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:scared: :scared:
Replaced plugs and runs fine although I am now going to find the fueling issue and get that sorted. Have driven the car 20 miles or so and seems fine so hopefully whatever bits came off the plug turned to dust and were shot out of the exhaust without damaging anything.
Post by: gticc on March 03, 2016, 09:17:01 pm
Post by: r5gtt on March 10, 2016, 11:11:55 pm
Don't like the look of that plug though :surprised: glad it's not damaged anything. :smiley:
Post by: alex55 on March 11, 2016, 11:35:55 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 09:54:37 am
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/deatschwerks-dw65v-high-flow-fuel-pump-90769
Then yesterday she went on the dyno for testing to log all parameters and see if anything is wrong.
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So glad I bothered to clean it the Friday evening before as I love how the wheels and brakes look when spinning :innocent:. First time I've ever uploaded to YouTube and seems that it dropped the quality a bit which is annoying.
After half a dozen or so runs it seems all the big important things are running fine and fuelling is perfect now. However it sometimes holds back up top as the ECU is getting a bad reading from one of the sensors, which is on its way out, but unfortunately the ECU won't tell us which sensor is giving the bad reading so basically I need to keep driving and regularly check for fault codes until something comes up. Not great but not bad however at least now I can now go out and enjoy the car again even if its down about 20bhp.
Post by: AJP on March 13, 2016, 02:33:38 pm
The brakes do look a bit special mate. You did the right thing getting them refinished in red!
Post by: rich83 on March 13, 2016, 03:08:30 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 04:12:45 pm
are you running the stock IC?
Nah that would probably melt :signLOL:
Got the Forge OEM replacement one after the Twintercooler didnt fit at all.
Post by: rich83 on March 13, 2016, 04:35:59 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 05:11:04 pm
Hope you find the culprit Dan, must be a bit gutting after everything you've invested in the car.
The brakes do look a bit special mate. You did the right thing getting them refinished in red!
Cheers mate yeah its quite frustrating really
I'm eyeing up a BWJ engine with 41K on it at the moment so might be an engine swap coming soon :evilgrin:
Post by: AJP on March 13, 2016, 05:13:39 pm
With the stronger internals in mind??Hope you find the culprit Dan, must be a bit gutting after everything you've invested in the car.
The brakes do look a bit special mate. You did the right thing getting them refinished in red!
Cheers mate yeah its quite frustrating really
I'm eyeing up a BWJ engine with 41K on it at the moment so might be an engine swap coming soon :evilgrin:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 05:34:20 pm
Have you logged fuel rail pressure? Are you on LOBA? RS4 FRV?
Loba pump standard FPRV
Everything possible was logged and air/ boost/ fuel/ temps ect.. Are all perfect. For some reason the ECU thinks something isn't right but won't tell us what. BWJ lump is on the cards as I CBA with this engine anymore.
Post by: rich83 on March 13, 2016, 05:39:34 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 05:50:55 pm
With the stronger internals in mind??Hope you find the culprit Dan, must be a bit gutting after everything you've invested in the car.
The brakes do look a bit special mate. You did the right thing getting them refinished in red!
Cheers mate yeah its quite frustrating really
I'm eyeing up a BWJ engine with 41K on it at the moment so might be an engine swap coming soon :evilgrin:
Stronger internals, generally an improved engine, 72k less miles, 3 years newer etc....
Post by: AJP on March 13, 2016, 05:58:56 pm
Makes sense if you can get it done at the right price. Would you stick with the hybrid k03 or go for a tte420 though...?With the stronger internals in mind??Hope you find the culprit Dan, must be a bit gutting after everything you've invested in the car.
The brakes do look a bit special mate. You did the right thing getting them refinished in red!
Cheers mate yeah its quite frustrating really
I'm eyeing up a BWJ engine with 41K on it at the moment so might be an engine swap coming soon :evilgrin:
Stronger internals, generally an improved engine, 72k less miles, 3 years newer etc....
Post by: dansmith180 on March 13, 2016, 06:33:01 pm
Went for a drive and got this now :indifferent:
Me and this car aren't friends anymore.
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Post by: xjay1337 on March 14, 2016, 10:14:15 am
Most of those faults will be stuff like no power to relays etc.
Post by: dansmith180 on March 14, 2016, 02:09:04 pm
Not 100% sure what's happening exactly but chances are this engine is going in ASAP, if not I will sell it on or keep it as it was a bargain.
Post by: xjay1337 on March 14, 2016, 02:09:57 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 14, 2016, 02:16:50 pm
Nice one mate. You are too rich lol
Lol, I wish. I just have a good credit rating :signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: Shoduchi on March 14, 2016, 02:35:11 pm
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2016, 03:25:18 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 14, 2016, 03:50:12 pm
Can i have your old lump please?
I'm sure we can sort something if you want it mate :happy2:
What you got planned for it?
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2016, 04:06:53 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 14, 2016, 04:28:21 pm
Been after a lump for ages to work on over the next year. A project to build an engine up from the bare block. Keep me posted
Oh nice one, I'll let you know :happy2:
Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2016, 04:35:23 pm
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on March 14, 2016, 07:12:12 pm
Been after a lump for ages to work on over the next year. A project to build an engine up from the bare block. Keep me posted
Your going to stick it in an old Volvo aren't you? :innocent:
Post by: mdmay on March 14, 2016, 08:02:32 pm
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Post by: rich83 on March 14, 2016, 08:06:25 pm
Been after a lump for ages to work on over the next year. A project to build an engine up from the bare block. Keep me posted
Your going to stick it in an old Volvo aren't you? :innocent:
There's an idea. Fully forged 500 Bhp TFSI Volvo 240 :-)
Post by: dansmith180 on March 14, 2016, 08:28:39 pm
Been after a lump for ages to work on over the next year. A project to build an engine up from the bare block. Keep me posted
Your going to stick it in an old Volvo aren't you? :innocent:
There's an idea. Fully forged 500 Bhp TFSI Volvo 240 :-)
I would donate it nice and cheap to see something like that happen :party:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 15, 2016, 06:40:32 pm
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Still undecided on the exact plan for the engine, got a few weeks to save and work out the plan. Mines running fine as long as you don't boot the sh*t out of it :rolleye:
Post by: xjay1337 on March 15, 2016, 08:58:08 pm
while it's out and easy to get to :D
Post by: doylebros on March 15, 2016, 09:11:07 pm
Injectors out and refurb them, inlet valve clean, 155 bar FRV, sump off pick up replaced etc.
while it's out and easy to get to :D
Who's the best for the injector refurb Xjay?
Post by: dansmith180 on March 15, 2016, 09:12:20 pm
Injectors out and refurb them, inlet valve clean, 155 bar FRV, sump off pick up replaced etc.
while it's out and easy to get to :D
Oh, good shout on the injectors and FRV, hadn't thought of those 2. Hopefully will get it all opened up fully checked over with new gaskets and cambelt etc.. But it comes down to budget in the end, gunna be a tight few months. But that way will have a mint engine which I can have full confidence in going mad on track and autobahn
Post by: doylebros on March 15, 2016, 09:15:30 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 15, 2016, 09:46:33 pm
Well you couldn't miss doing the cam chain and tensioner since it's a really easy job when you've got the lump out.
Thats on the list although I don't think its such an issue with the newer engines
Post by: doylebros on March 15, 2016, 09:50:41 pm
If the pickup pipe is contaminated on inspection I would do the above cause it will rattle.Well you couldn't miss doing the cam chain and tensioner since it's a really easy job when you've got the lump out.
Thats on the list although I don't think its such an issue with the newer engines
Post by: th3_f15t on March 16, 2016, 12:29:14 pm
Post by: d11ps on March 16, 2016, 04:45:39 pm
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Post by: Paradox1 on March 16, 2016, 05:05:45 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 16, 2016, 07:20:38 pm
If it was do-able then I would be all over it but I'm digging a hole for myself as it is tbh. A refurbished BWJ will run stage 2+ K04 all day (which is all I intend to do) so is plenty for my needs. All extra money will go on actually driving the damn thing when its done. Spa, Autobahn and Nurburgring are all calling my name :party:
Post by: d11ps on March 16, 2016, 07:39:28 pm
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Post by: dansmith180 on March 16, 2016, 07:50:12 pm
Well....everything's doable...forged internals with a BBT K04 hybrid or TTE 420 would see your round faster and would suit those stoppers you've got at the front.. Not to give you any more ideas or to influence you at all..
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Haha, yeah I'd love that, but then its an LSD and suddenly I'm declaring bankrupt :signLOL:
Have to accept that unfortunately unless I win some money in the next few months I won't be able to do that, turbo alone is £1600odd. I'll be more than happy with 350ish bhp, honeslty anything more and I'll just end up having my licence taken away for chasing Lambo's.
Post by: th3_f15t on March 17, 2016, 12:17:22 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Discharge-Pipe-Conversion-For-VW-R20-Golf-Scirocco-R-2006-AUDI-TTS-FSI-/261675948859?hash=item3ced1a1b3b:g:ZH4AAOSw~1FUWE1B
Some of the guys on VWROC are using this and report it's all fine. Will help free up some torque low down from the K04 which can be quite laggy before 2,500RPM.
Post by: Paradox1 on March 17, 2016, 01:08:42 pm
We would all love tte420 or BBT hybrids.
When are you planning on going to the Ring?
Post by: dansmith180 on March 17, 2016, 02:08:31 pm
I like your plans, practical.
We would all love tte420 or BBT hybrids.
When are you planning on going to the Ring?
Cheers, not sure when I'll go, admittedly its not as much of a draw to me as it seems to be for most but I do want to do a few laps as part of a trip although I may get hooked :signLOL:
Spa is the big one for me, the though of driving Eau Rouge :drool: :drool:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 17, 2016, 02:10:37 pm
To be honest, if you're using stock K04 set up then get some China special boost pipe work:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Discharge-Pipe-Conversion-For-VW-R20-Golf-Scirocco-R-2006-AUDI-TTS-FSI-/261675948859?hash=item3ced1a1b3b:g:ZH4AAOSw~1FUWE1B
Some of the guys on VWROC are using this and report it's all fine. Will help free up some torque low down from the K04 which can be quite laggy before 2,500RPM.
Nice one :happy2:
Was thinking about pipework as its known to be restrictive and can literally see it everytime I go to the kitchen at work :signLOL:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 25, 2016, 11:24:27 pm
Getting a few quotes on the BWJ refurbishing and still not 100% sure on where I'm going with it.
So just been driving it (trying to keep miles down where possible) taken the dog for a few walks and got pretty dirty inside and out. Also finally got the drawing I had done properly framed.
Definitely gets used properly :laugh:
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Gave her a well deserved wash
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Picture all framed
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That's about all I've got at the moment
Post by: xjay1337 on March 26, 2016, 11:18:02 am
Post by: dansmith180 on March 26, 2016, 11:48:24 am
Floridk diego drawing?
You know m9
Post by: Gti_Mad on March 26, 2016, 04:35:12 pm
Post by: white91 on March 27, 2016, 01:40:14 pm
Awesome car by the way
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Post by: dansmith180 on March 27, 2016, 03:35:26 pm
Beautiful dog u got there mate
Thank you, 10 month old blue Staff girl. I'm properly smitten with her :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 27, 2016, 03:40:56 pm
Quick question for you, where might I find a red GTI sticker for the dash?
Awesome car by the way
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Cheers mate.
I just got them off eBay but I had a quick search and couldn't find them :confused:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 31, 2016, 10:34:26 pm
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Kerbed a wheel on Saturday and also hammered a pothole :sick:
Kerbing isn't too bad and somehow didn't damage the wheel or tyre on the other side in the pothole.
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So today ended up being wheel day, got the TD 1.2's sorted and on mine, my mum got some new BBS SX on her R32 and also some TD1.2's for the MX5.
Coating stage
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Had mine fitted and then immediately took them off to lower the front, space the rear, and paint the bolts.
How it was at the start
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Then sorted it
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Then both cars fitted and sorted.
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Surprised how much I really like these now I've played around a bit, really want to paint the rear bumper and skirts to go with them.
Post by: rich83 on March 31, 2016, 10:41:17 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on March 31, 2016, 11:17:17 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on March 31, 2016, 11:38:57 pm
Really need to get my Golf R lowered, TD's look a bit lame on stock ride height. Yours sits really, REALLY well now, amazing how a few millimetres here and there make a difference.
Definitely mate cheers, yeah just an inch or two and a few mm's spacing transforms the whole car.
Post by: th3_f15t on April 01, 2016, 10:11:14 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 01, 2016, 10:44:57 am
Post by: prp74 on April 01, 2016, 10:48:26 am
Post by: Shoduchi on April 01, 2016, 10:53:11 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 01, 2016, 10:56:10 am
Looking good. Love the r32. Do u ever get to drive that?
Yeah luckily I'm on the trade policy so can drive all the cars, its great in tunnels and when its warm enough to have the windows down (its straight pipes all through) but I really miss the midrange punch and the surge from the turbo in mine.
Post by: Shoduchi on April 01, 2016, 11:00:10 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 01, 2016, 11:14:41 am
I'm not a black wheel lover... I think your car looks better with a diamond cut face wheel or something shiny. Your previous wheels had the tyre edge polished and the red cap that gave them that wow factor. :smiley:
Yeah the Mercedes wheels are definitely a better looking wheel with the rim and centre cap, also I love the way 19's sit but I'm surprised how much I like these actually. I know black wheels often lose some of the shape and design which can be annoyig but these have a more purposeful look rather than a more show finish like the merc wheels. Also the car drives noticeably better on the TD's. I'm keeping both sets hopefully so can just change depending on what I'm doing
Post by: Shoduchi on April 01, 2016, 11:46:31 am
The TD's weight 9 kg, what's the weight of the Merc's? My 17'' Omanyt wheels weight 12 kg and I noticed a nice difference with the OZ Ultras when I had them in my GT Sport. :smiley:I'm not a black wheel lover... I think your car looks better with a diamond cut face wheel or something shiny. Your previous wheels had the tyre edge polished and the red cap that gave them that wow factor. :smiley:
Yeah the Mercedes wheels are definitely a better looking wheel with the rim and centre cap, also I love the way 19's sit but I'm surprised how much I like these actually. I know black wheels often lose some of the shape and design which can be annoyig but these have a more purposeful look rather than a more show finish like the merc wheels. Also the car drives noticeably better on the TD's. I'm keeping both sets hopefully so can just change depending on what I'm doing
Post by: dansmith180 on April 01, 2016, 11:50:09 am
Post by: Shoduchi on April 01, 2016, 11:54:27 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 01, 2016, 12:12:56 pm
Once you're used to light wheels I don't think you'll want to use the heavier much. :evilgrin:
Hahaha, I think you might be right :happy2:
Post by: wolfybaxter on April 02, 2016, 10:15:59 am
First post on here and this warranted a comment.
Post by: rich83 on April 02, 2016, 01:41:14 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 02, 2016, 02:00:04 pm
You at santa pod tomorrow?
Yes mate, with some idiot in a Scirocco
Post by: rich83 on April 02, 2016, 02:13:21 pm
Where you guys meeting?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 02, 2016, 02:31:52 pm
Ohh no... the knob with the new tattoo???
Where you guys meeting?
:signLOL:
7 at chievely services, then us two meeting another 3-4 at 7:30 here
Peartree Roundabout
Woodstock Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 8JZ
Is the plan I believe. You gunna come down then?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 02, 2016, 02:34:33 pm
I like the mk7 steering wheel.
First post on here and this warranted a comment.
Thank you sir :happy2:
Post by: rich83 on April 02, 2016, 02:40:27 pm
Ohh no... the knob with the new tattoo???
Where you guys meeting?
:signLOL:
7 at chievely services, then us two meeting another 3-4 at 7:30 here
Peartree Roundabout
Woodstock Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 8JZ
Is the plan I believe. You gunna come down then?
Could do... that a fair old way the wrong way for me tho... which route are you takin?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 02, 2016, 02:57:04 pm
Ohh no... the knob with the new tattoo???
Where you guys meeting?
:signLOL:
7 at chievely services, then us two meeting another 3-4 at 7:30 here
Peartree Roundabout
Woodstock Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 8JZ
Is the plan I believe. You gunna come down then?
Could do... that a fair old way the wrong way for me tho... which route are you takin?
This is the group we're meeting with from Chievley and as far as I know is the route :happy2:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=127&t=1582339&i=999999
Post by: rich83 on April 02, 2016, 04:24:01 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 02, 2016, 04:26:18 pm
Ill probably just see you guys up there.
Fair enough mate, probably easier :happy2:
You gunna have a go up the strip?
Post by: rich83 on April 02, 2016, 04:27:25 pm
I hope @xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) goes up it... i want to go in reverse again. :popcornsoda:
Post by: Luntz90 on April 06, 2016, 09:31:06 pm
Post by: S800BRN on April 07, 2016, 08:27:16 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 07, 2016, 09:44:59 am
will you be selling the MB style wheels since you got new?
Wasn't the original plan but its looking quite likely now, PM me if interested :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 09, 2016, 11:47:54 pm
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So when I parked up Saturday evening it was lovely and clean.
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24 hours and 250 miles later it looked like this
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This Saturday I got my MOT done, no advisories which is always nice, put a coat of Collinite 915 on and filled her up. Let's hope by Sunday evening she's still clean :signLOL:
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Post by: xjay1337 on April 10, 2016, 04:14:33 pm
Hope the airbag light fix holds.
if it doesn't come loose on your car i'm sure i'd be fine... :grin: :grin:
Post by: AJP on April 10, 2016, 04:20:03 pm
Car's looking great. You can tell it's looked after.
Post by: Shoduchi on April 10, 2016, 04:24:32 pm
Your GTI looks great! :drinking:
Post by: AJP on April 10, 2016, 04:38:14 pm
The latest graphs I've seen are pretty much identical to a k04 (Andrew Worthington's BBT for example). The quick spool sub 3k seems to be lost in favour of trying to achieve k04 peak power.
Yours is Loba if I remember correctly Dan? Question is, how much low end spool have you lost, if any?
I'm weighing it up for the future and for me a hybrid k03 would only be an option if it didn't lose anything low down. I'm not interested in big peak numbers. 330bhp with supporting mods would do me fine.
Last thing I want is a k03 hybrid that builds boost like a k04, and makes peak power like a k04.
Anyway, rambling a bit, but I hope you get what I'm saying - not all k03 hybrids do the same thing!
That guy with the Octavia made 330bhp and 400lb/ft on (I think) a BBT k03 hybrid. Sounds more up my street than the psuedo-k04 offerings I've been reading about lately.
How does the Loba compare to a k04?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 04:56:11 pm
@Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) I only did 2 runs and the first was a flop as I didn't build revs and left the traction control on :rolleye:, second run I did better but he still had me off the line, its only the last 100m or so that I took him in the end by a couple of tenths. On his third run he was only 0.1 of a second behind my best time but I was having to hold back as the car is still a bit wounded. Definitely wasn't an easy win :signLOL:, these two cars are very well matched and Jay has more to come soon so I need to up my game a bit .
Post by: Dan648v on April 10, 2016, 05:02:49 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 05:07:59 pm
Cheers mate, Forge kit is doing very well I'm definitely glad I went for it. Yeah she's 11 years old on Tuesday and can put cars half her age to shame, shows what a bit of TLC can do for a car.
I think the reason the new BBT model spools slower is because its based on a K04 housing and is essentially a K04 that fits a K03 housing so behaves very much like a K04. Also he's running stock injectors so there is a chance Nike has tweaked low down boost as the injectors probably can't keep up otherwise.
My turbo has honeslty lost no noticable low end spool and I believe this is down to it being based on a K03 housing and then all the other bits have been uprated around that but i'm far from an expert so could be talking out my arse :signLOL:
Mine peaks around 29psi currently and isn't running its full potential so is probably similar to that of a K04 but just won't hold it to the redline like a K04 will which is where the difference lies really.
Since the turbo is currently strapped to a somewhat wounded engine and I believe they haven't made any others and if they have it's only a few as they concentrate more on the 1.8t AUG etc... Cars but said they could make me one no problems but it didn't have a code and wasn't listed on the website or anything. Its hard to tell what its full capabilities really are. For the money you could look at buying a K04 and having the 'anti surge wheel' mod done and then mapping down to 330bhp or so. @DANBOY66 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8622) had it done on his ED30 and had full boost from 2200rpms or so I think.
I don't where about you are or if you're at any shows/ meets soon but I would be happy to take you for a spin and you could get a better idea of what your options are :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 05:09:44 pm
Liked it before but it looks bang on now :happy2:
:love: :love: cheers mate, just need to steal your carbon bits now :signLOL:
Post by: AJP on April 10, 2016, 05:21:11 pm
Interesting what you say about the anti-surge k04, I'd heard about it but not really understood what it meant in real-world application. I'll have a read up on that.
Definitely not ruling out the bread and butter k04 conversion, no more or less than a hybrid k03. Seems I'm certainly not hurting my chances of keeping the low-mid characteristics of a k03, as I'm not reaching for big numbers.
As always though, sensible mods must come first, which is why I asked about the 6 pots. They sound a good option.
I'm up north, near Sheff. Probably miles away but as I intend to keep it as a long-termer it'll probably send me around the country once or twice so I might end up seeing you at a meet or the pod some time!
Thanks again mate
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 05:28:21 pm
Yeah would definitely recommend the Forge kit as they're wheel friendly as well.
Happy to help :happy2:
Post by: AJP on April 10, 2016, 05:33:10 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 05:36:51 pm
Top man. Plenty of research in front of me on k04 options then! (I almost enjoy the learning as much as the driving..)
Yeah I must admit I do enjoy a good research session, gets quite exciting when you know you're nearly ready to pull the trigger on a nice purchase
Post by: Shoduchi on April 10, 2016, 05:42:35 pm
@Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) I only did 2 runs and the first was a flop as I didn't build revs and left the traction control on :rolleye:, second run I did better but he still had me off the line, its only the last 100m or so that I took him in the end by a couple of tenths. On his third run he was only 0.1 of a second behind my best time but I was having to hold back as the car is still a bit wounded. Definitely wasn't an easy win :signLOL:, these two cars are very well matched and Jay has more to come soon so I need to up my game a bit .If Jay gets the improved injection he's looking for, you'll have to strip your GTI or up your power to win next time. :grin:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 10, 2016, 05:47:38 pm
@Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) I only did 2 runs and the first was a flop as I didn't build revs and left the traction control on :rolleye:, second run I did better but he still had me off the line, its only the last 100m or so that I took him in the end by a couple of tenths. On his third run he was only 0.1 of a second behind my best time but I was having to hold back as the car is still a bit wounded. Definitely wasn't an easy win :signLOL:, these two cars are very well matched and Jay has more to come soon so I need to up my game a bit .If Jay gets the improved injection he's looking for, you'll have to strip your GTI or up your power to win next time. :grin:
Yeah that Scirocco is becoming a real pain :signLOL:
Hopefully with the K04 engine and my back seats out I can stay ahead :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 17, 2016, 09:41:16 pm
So we left Beaconsfield and on the slip road to the M40 had a good pull getting all the way up to 70mph!!, then hit some traffic and again off we went at full blast back up to 70 :rolleye:. Then a car died.
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BUT IT WASNT ME!! :signLOL:
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So literally a mile into our pretty awesome convoy the fuel pump on the RS4 shat itself and decided it was having a day off so put an end to that pretty quickly.
But the RAC were rapid and we still made it to the show in mine even though about 15 minutes later most people left, still had a nice chat with some people then a good lunch followed by giving the car a good spanking down some B roads on the way back.
All in all not a bad day as the RS4 could have been far worse and weather was excellent.
Post by: xjay1337 on April 18, 2016, 02:48:21 pm
Not a horrific fault hopefully the rs4 will be running soon!
Post by: jay26 on April 18, 2016, 04:04:56 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on April 18, 2016, 05:44:31 pm
Glad your GTI didn't give you any trouble. :drinking:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 23, 2016, 10:46:13 am
The car is booked in at AKS on May 25th - 28th for the following
To the BWJ engine:
. check and if needed replace cam chain
. runner flap delete
. injector refurbish
. oil pick up change
. carbon clean
. pressure test and boroscope work
. RS4 FPRV
. cambelt and water pump
. turbo check over
. anti surge wheel fitted :evilgrin:
. all mods from old engine moved over
Then remove the old one and fit the BWJ lump, also fix a few little niggles and maybe a new MAF sensor to hopefully have the car running as it should for more than 10 minutes
So this should leave me with a pretty well sorted engine capable of some serious performance and most of all some realiability :pomppomp:
But for now she's resting as I don't think it will last the 4 weeks.
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Tried to get an artsy photo with the dog and my car next to each other but my phone is useless in strong light and the dog doesn't look to pleased :laugh:
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For now I have this beast
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I barely fit in it but its a free car so I should stop complaining.
Also I realise this has almost become more of a blog than a build thread but tough, you just have to put up with it :innocent:
Post by: AJP on April 23, 2016, 11:15:21 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 23, 2016, 11:30:23 am
What's killed the original engine do you think Dan? Running it with the hybrid a bit too much?
To be honest a cam chain (inevitable on an axx), a new MAF and maybe half a day with AKS would see it running fine as the internals seem to be coping perfectly. But I found this BWJ cheap and I've got nothing else to do so I said hey let's throw so more money at it :signLOL:.
Plus i'm tryna play catch up with everyone else I usually play with running more and more power, seems like everyone is 400+ now and K03 isn't cutting it :driver:
Post by: AJP on April 23, 2016, 12:14:23 pm
Is the cam chain an issue for a bwa too, or just the axx?What's killed the original engine do you think Dan? Running it with the hybrid a bit too much?
To be honest a cam chain (inevitable on an axx), a new MAF and maybe half a day with AKS would see it running fine as the internals seem to be coping perfectly. But I found this BWJ cheap and I've got nothing else to do so I said hey let's throw so more money at it :signLOL:.
Plus i'm tryna play catch up with everyone else I usually play with running more and more power, seems like everyone is 400+ now and K03 isn't cutting it :driver:
Yeah it all gets a bit addictive after a while. I know deep down I'll want more than 2+ k03 power as soon as I get there! Still pretty much set on a hybrid at some point.
I think it was a good move getting a complete k04 engine. Gives you lots of options.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 23, 2016, 01:05:31 pm
Cheers, hopefully this is enough for me and I can try to spend my money enjoying it rather than building it over and over again :rolleye:
Post by: AJP on April 23, 2016, 01:08:27 pm
I think you'll reach the limits of front wheel drive before you reach the limits of the internals with this one. TTE420, or bigger?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 23, 2016, 01:59:48 pm
Well mine's an 07 BWA... so I'll keep an eye on it!
I think you'll reach the limits of front wheel drive before you reach the limits of the internals with this one. TTE420, or bigger?
I'm sure yours will be fine, my car was always very loud and I still noticed for sure when the chain started so to be honest you get a fair bit of pretty obvious warning anyways
Yeah TTE420 is about the 'safe' limit when pushing it hard. I though about it but its too much and as you say for FWD it would be such a bitch without a diff that I couldn't use the extra power anyways.
I'll see how this setup does on the dyno and road but should be getting R-Tech switchable mapping (if they ever get back to me and my ECU is suitable) so will have a sensible 'ish' road map/ track map and a dick head map :signLOL:
Post by: Paradox1 on April 26, 2016, 01:36:19 pm
So you went from k03, to hybrid and now your on k04?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 26, 2016, 07:41:28 pm
Okay I'm a bit confused now as I think you have a turbo fetish.
So you went from k03, to hybrid and now your on k04?
:signLOL:
Yes I've had K03 and then hybrid K03 on my AXX lump
Now I've bought a BWJ lump from a cupra R that's has the K04 as standard and then i'm putting an anti surge wheel in that turbo. So its not a hybrid K04 but its somewhere between hybrid and stock.
Post by: th3_f15t on April 26, 2016, 07:59:59 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 26, 2016, 08:05:02 pm
Just do a GTX3071R build and be done with it! :laugh:
OI, that's enough out of you :laugh: :laugh:
Would love it, but then its 4WD time and since I can't do any labour it would cost me a bomb then that's when I would finally give up and get an RS3/ TTRS.
Post by: TAPPY on April 26, 2016, 09:45:25 pm
So although I didn't manage to kill the car last Sunday, when I started it on Tuesday (was fine on Monday) it sounded like utter sh*t. So I think the cam chain and probably a few other bits really are on their last legs.
The car is booked in at AKS on May 25th - 28th for the following
To the BWJ engine:
. check and if needed replace cam chain
. runner flap delete
. injector refurbish
. oil pick up change
. carbon clean
. pressure test and boroscope work
. RS4 FPRV
. cambelt and water pump
. turbo check over
. anti surge wheel fitted :evilgrin:
. all mods from old engine moved over
Then remove the old one and fit the BWJ lump, also fix a few little niggles and maybe a new MAF sensor to hopefully have the car running as it should for more than 10 minutes
So this should leave me with a pretty well sorted engine capable of some serious performance and most of all some realiability :pomppomp:
But for now she's resting as I don't think it will last the 4 weeks.
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Tried to get an artsy photo with the dog and my car next to each other but my phone is useless in strong light and the dog doesn't look to pleased :laugh:
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For now I have this beast
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I barely fit in it but its a free car so I should stop complaining.
Also I realise this has almost become more of a blog than a build thread but tough, you just have to put up with it :innocent:
Is that your Mazda then dan or are you borrowing it? I went to elite the other week and saw it outside but didn't think you was there as I didn't see your golf
Post by: th3_f15t on April 26, 2016, 09:51:38 pm
Just do a GTX3071R build and be done with it! :laugh:
OI, that's enough out of you :laugh: :laugh:
Would love it, but then its 4WD time and since I can't do any labour it would cost me a bomb then that's when I would finally give up and get an RS3/ TTRS.
I'm still dreaming of putting a 2.5 TFSI engine into the Golf R, they can be tuned to 600bhp on stock internals with little effort, if you pull them open and play with the internals then 700bhp and above is accessible. Combined with running a TT wide track conversion, could make for an interesting Golf I reckon.
Not that I'm trying to make you consider a swap to a 2.5 TFSI powered car... :evilgrin:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 26, 2016, 10:11:41 pm
The Mazda is owned by the business and is classed as a pool car so all of us on the insurance policy use it as a spare car. And since we've killed 2 cars recently its getting quite a bit of use :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 26, 2016, 10:15:10 pm
Just do a GTX3071R build and be done with it! :laugh:
OI, that's enough out of you :laugh: :laugh:
Would love it, but then its 4WD time and since I can't do any labour it would cost me a bomb then that's when I would finally give up and get an RS3/ TTRS.
I'm still dreaming of putting a 2.5 TFSI engine into the Golf R, they can be tuned to 600bhp on stock internals with little effort, if you pull them open and play with the internals then 700bhp and above is accessible. Combined with running a TT wide track conversion, could make for an interesting Golf I reckon.
Not that I'm trying to make you consider a swap to a 2.5 TFSI powered car... :evilgrin:
That's basically my dream if I ever won some decent money on a scrarchcard or lottery etc.. Full cage, Superleggera seats, monster brakes, 19" OZ's of some type, TTRS lump at 500+bhp, 4WD and all the other trimmings :evilgrin: :party:
Post by: TAPPY on April 26, 2016, 10:34:08 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) if it was more than a week ago I may well have been out or at lunch etc...Yeah it was more than a week ago I was chatting to Bradley from concourse detailing for ages but even if you was there I'm not sure what you look like so wouldn't have known :signLOL:
The Mazda is owned by the business and is classed as a pool car so all of us on the insurance policy use it as a spare car. And since we've killed 2 cars recently its getting quite a bit of use :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 26, 2016, 10:47:58 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) if it was more than a week ago I may well have been out or at lunch etc...Yeah it was more than a week ago I was chatting to Bradley from concourse detailing for ages but even if you was there I'm not sure what you look like so wouldn't have known :signLOL:
The Mazda is owned by the business and is classed as a pool car so all of us on the insurance policy use it as a spare car. And since we've killed 2 cars recently its getting quite a bit of use :laugh:
Hahaha, yeah I think I might have caught him when I came back after lunch if it was the same time I'm thinking of but he's in all the time so hard to remember.
Well there's only 4 of us there and I'm the only fat one so if you see a grumpy fat person in an elitecarcare shirt its always going to be me :signLOL:, come say hi next time :happy2:
Post by: r5gtt on April 27, 2016, 09:43:25 am
give me an address and I'll post them back to you.
Post by: TAPPY on April 27, 2016, 06:09:46 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) if it was more than a week ago I may well have been out or at lunch etc...Yeah it was more than a week ago I was chatting to Bradley from concourse detailing for ages but even if you was there I'm not sure what you look like so wouldn't have known :signLOL:
The Mazda is owned by the business and is classed as a pool car so all of us on the insurance policy use it as a spare car. And since we've killed 2 cars recently its getting quite a bit of use :laugh:
Hahaha, yeah I think I might have caught him when I came back after lunch if it was the same time I'm thinking of but he's in all the time so hard to remember.
Well there's only 4 of us there and I'm the only fat one so if you see a grumpy fat person in an elitecarcare shirt its always going to be me :signLOL:, come say hi next time :happy2:
The only 2 people that was in the warehouse was a female and a tall skinny lad, and there was the Mazda, blue r32 and Bradley's m3 outside.
Iirc it was the beginning of the month.
I will defo say hi if I see you there tho mate.
Post by: Paradox1 on April 28, 2016, 10:49:00 am
Just do a GTX3071R build and be done with it! :laugh:
You shulup, your the reason why everyone on here has a sh1t credit rating :D
Post by: dansmith180 on May 01, 2016, 09:03:12 am
Merc wheels are sold :sad1: , really sad to see them go but onto the next phase :grin:
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Anti surge wheel arrived :jumpmove:
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R-Tech booked in for the 6th August, will take a week and should have switchable maps which is what I've always wanted. So if all goes well on the 13th August I will be terrorising every nice car on the motorway :jumping:
There are a few bits I'm tempted to do as well, considering a 3" BCS full system straight through as with the RFD and extra boost will hopefully make some serious noises and some fire.
Also would like some Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's as the sidewall on that tyre is pornography and I'm going to need some pretty serious rubber to keep this beast nailed down at full steam.
Post by: rich83 on May 01, 2016, 09:57:15 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 01, 2016, 10:03:17 pm
My mate is selling 4 cup2 tyres. They are listed on here.
Yeah I've made him a cheeky/ assholey offer :fighting2:
Not in a rush so its there if he has to get rid, otherwise I'm lucky enough to get them cheap anyways.
Post by: tommygti on May 02, 2016, 01:20:46 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 02, 2016, 01:49:58 pm
Nice progress. I'm tempted to do the anti surge wheel upgrade to my K04. Did you take yours apart and send just the cartridge off to BBT? Did you ask about the 410bhp hybrid k04 upgrade they offer?
Cheers mate, no I haven't touched my turbo he just sent me a new core so it will be a straight swap when Alex does all the work.
I spoke to him about a few options but decided this was best for me as I'm staying FWD and no diff (for now) and wanted to keep engine reliability as a priority so no need to number chase really. Also those upgrades will give increased lag and I think on the road from what I've seen the difference between the two wouldn't actually be that much, more pub talk than anything but I could be wrong :thinking:
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She made it to the promise land, Alex said it looked in half decent condition so hopefully it's the same on the inside :popcornsoda:
Also talked about a few other bits like PCV delete/ polar FIS/ braided clutch pipe and something else I've forgotten and will hopefully get that done as long as everything else goes smoothly.
Car will be dropped off within the next couple of weeks so its all moving along nicely now and I can't wait :pomppomp:
Post by: rdfcpete on May 07, 2016, 06:22:34 pm
Look forward to seeing the results of this next phase.
If the AMG's were genuine, we'd have been talking about a deal dude :thinking: :mad: One of my favourite wheel designs - simple, tidy but so presence filled!
Post by: th3_f15t on May 07, 2016, 07:22:09 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 07, 2016, 09:48:33 pm
Some AKS ingredients via Alex are always good fun :party: :party: :party:
Look forward to seeing the results of this next phase.
If the AMG's were genuine, we'd have been talking about a deal dude :thinking: :mad: One of my favourite wheel designs - simple, tidy but so presence filled!
Cheers mate, yes I'm very excited for this next phase too, just a shame it had to happen so soon. Hopefully will be done for a while this time.
Yeah I'd of loved them to be genuine but at the price they go for it wasnt worth it for me.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 07, 2016, 09:50:39 pm
So, forged pistons at 9.2:1 compression, rods, ARP hardware, better valves and springs and a GTX3076R turbo being fitted soon then? :happy2:
You forgot the Meth, MK7 R rear subframe, gen 4 haldex controller, Recaro Pole positions, carbon wide wings, carbon boot, carbon bonnet, Forge rear brakes, roll cage and a new air freshener :rolleye:
Post by: dazza on May 07, 2016, 11:34:56 pm
Looking forward to seeing this build.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 07, 2016, 11:45:44 pm
AXX hybrid relegated :sad1:
Looking forward to seeing this build.
Yeah didn't take very long did it :sad1:, to be fair to it the cam chain is the main issue as other than that as long as I stayed below 6200rpm it would probably go on for ages. But i'm in this car for the long haul and need something I can trust for all the trips I want to do.
Post by: xjay1337 on May 09, 2016, 05:21:17 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on May 09, 2016, 09:08:56 pm
http://www.akstuning.co.uk/fluidampr/215-fluidampr-engine-damper-18l-20l-tsi.html
Might be worth fitting now to help the longevity of your engine..? As well as all the other stage 2+/3 pre-requirements (155 bar FPV and the likes) just so you're future proof. Because lets face it, power breeds the desire for more power.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 09, 2016, 09:26:25 pm
Yeah it will be having
New Cam chain and adjusters etc..
New cambelt and water pump
Runner flap delete
Injector refurb
Carbon clean
RS4 FPRV
Pressure test and some boroscope work
Turbo fully checked and new core with anti surge wheel
Stainless clutch pipe
Currently looking into DV+ and discharge pipes
Thing is I could look into everything and replace it all spending £££££ but I have to draw the line somewhere as at the end of the day its only insured for so much and I can only spend so much on it. All the above plus some Vibratechnics engine and transmission mounts along with Polar FIS+ and a PCV delete kit is basically all I need. Let's face it I don't even NEED all of that :signLOL:. Want to get her running right but be reasonable and just enjoy it. 2017 is SPA time :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Post by: Dan648v on May 09, 2016, 09:29:27 pm
@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969)
Yeah it will be having
New Cam chain and adjusters etc..
New cambelt and water pump
Runner flap delete
Injector refurb
Carbon clean
RS4 FPRV
Pressure test and some boroscope work
Turbo fully checked and new core with anti surge wheel
Stainless clutch pipe
Currently looking into DV+ and discharge pipes
-TTE420 :innocent:
Thing is I could look into everything and replace it all spending £££££ but I have to draw the line somewhere as at the end of the day its only insured for so much and I can only spend so much on it. All the above plus some Vibratechnics engine and transmission mounts along with Polar FIS+ and a PCV delete kit is basically all I need. Let's face it I don't even NEED all of that :signLOL:. Want to get her running right but be reasonable and just enjoy it. 2017 is SPA time :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 09, 2016, 09:39:01 pm
@th3_f15t (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8969)
Yeah it will be having
New Cam chain and adjusters etc..
New cambelt and water pump
Runner flap delete
Injector refurb
Carbon clean
RS4 FPRV
Pressure test and some boroscope work
Turbo fully checked and new core with anti surge wheel
Stainless clutch pipe
Currently looking into DV+ and discharge pipes
-TTE420 :innocent:
Thing is I could look into everything and replace it all spending £££££ but I have to draw the line somewhere as at the end of the day its only insured for so much and I can only spend so much on it. All the above plus some Vibratechnics engine and transmission mounts along with Polar FIS+ and a PCV delete kit is basically all I need. Let's face it I don't even NEED all of that :signLOL:. Want to get her running right but be reasonable and just enjoy it. 2017 is SPA time :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
:slap: :signLOL:
Post by: th3_f15t on May 09, 2016, 09:53:37 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 09, 2016, 10:07:49 pm
With my project, I've found making a decided plan early on and sticking to it is the best way. I drew up the modifications and paths I wanted to take between phases from very early on, probably started to before I even bought my 6R if I'm honest! By doing that, I managed to bag some tasty bargains, but I'm reaching the point where almost everything is sourced now so it's reaching a state where I'm happy to just enjoy it.
Yeah that is the best way, my problem has been underestimating how far I will go and have ended up doing it twice, if I took all the money from both builds and started again I probably wouldn't be far off a forged engine with TTE420 :doh:
But no point dwelling on that and just making the best of what I've got now. Got the engine cheap and as long as Alex doesn't uncover any nasty suprises it should all be together relatively easily and cheaply. Then once its done its done for all the big bits and I can have full confidence in the car again.
Things will always break but there isn't much left that's not little bits here and there
Post by: tommygti on May 09, 2016, 11:45:01 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 09, 2016, 11:57:32 pm
Would you recommend replacing the cam chain and tensioner when going K04? or is it just for a piece of mind? I have a 05 axx which has done 107,000. I'd say it has been maintained relatively well.
Well worth doing to be honest. Mine seemed fine before I did the hybrid turbo at nearly the exact same miles you're on and 5k later it sounds FUBAR'd. For piece of mind I would do it.
Post by: rich83 on May 10, 2016, 12:01:36 am
Would you recommend replacing the cam chain and tensioner when going K04? or is it just for a piece of mind? I have a 05 axx which has done 107,000. I'd say it has been maintained relatively well.
Also check your intake cam. If it's the Rev. A then change it for the latest version
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 07:06:15 pm
I've bought some Chinese hi-flow discharge and inlet pipework.
Also some (road) vibratechnics engine and gearbox mounts will be going on
R-tech PCV delete
Braided clutch pipe
And if all goes well Polar FIS+
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Yes you will notice that I have put stickers on my door which most if not all if you will hate :signLOL:, I felt it was too boring and decided to try this to see if I like it and I'm still on two minds although I like it more than a thought I would actually. As a bonus they've added 50bhp :jumping:
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Post by: th3_f15t on May 14, 2016, 07:26:53 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 07:51:40 pm
Look good man, but you need some proper Recaro seats now, so your sticker doesn't look so out of place. Just sayin'...
Stop bullying me :slap: :laugh:
Hopefully at some point mate
Post by: Dan648v on May 14, 2016, 08:43:46 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 08:51:09 pm
Got a link on the Chinese pipes dan....
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261675948859&alt=web
I contacted them direct and if you ask for quicker shipping then they said of you pay full price then they will send it DHL so won't take too long. Just send them a message asking about it :happy2:
I know I said 'them/ they' way to many times :laugh:
Post by: th3_f15t on May 14, 2016, 09:07:21 pm
Look good man, but you need some proper Recaro seats now, so your sticker doesn't look so out of place. Just sayin'...
Stop bullying me :slap: :laugh:
Hopefully at some point mate
A while back I saw a post on VWROC.com from a tuning place that had cheap sets that he'd removed from Lotus cars for customers going for full race seats. I think he quoted me about £800 for a pair that needed some re-trimming, I can try and find his details and give him a shout if/when you want to get some. They were all Recaro Sportster CS seats, some where heated as well.
Think about it... Buy the seats after saving a few months, then have them custom trimmed so they're exactly as you want them after a little more saving. Spread the cost, no interest to pay on credit and getting exactly what you want. I was putting a few quid away each month to pay for my re-trim, glad I did!
You know I'm just going to annoy you at Inters until you do it. Quit fighting...
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 09:12:01 pm
Look good man, but you need some proper Recaro seats now, so your sticker doesn't look so out of place. Just sayin'...
Stop bullying me :slap: :laugh:
Hopefully at some point mate
A while back I saw a post on VWROC.com from a tuning place that had cheap sets that he'd removed from Lotus cars for customers going for full race seats. I think he quoted me about £800 for a pair that needed some re-trimming, I can try and find his details and give him a shout if/when you want to get some. They were all Recaro Sportster CS seats, some where heated as well.
Think about it... Buy the seats after saving a few months, then have them custom trimmed so they're exactly as you want them after a little more saving. Spread the cost, no interest to pay on credit and getting exactly what you want. I was putting a few quid away each month to pay for my re-trim, glad I did!
You know I'm just going to annoy you at Inters until you do it. Quit fighting...
That makes so much sense that it hurts :rolleye:
I did see that Plush automotive had a bunch of cream and red sets with the Lotus logo on them a few months ago going for a steal. I'm planning a trip up to Demon tweeks soon after my car comes back as its the only place I know of that has lots of these somewhere that you can try them out.
Post by: th3_f15t on May 14, 2016, 09:20:05 pm
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/
Better prices than DT and they offer a booking service so you can go and try them all at your pleasure. As much as I like the Recaro, I love these more:
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=5253
Sat in one of these at UD 2014 and it was mind blowingly comfortable (mind you, I have the build of a 12 year old so if you're a normal man sized man you may find them a little snug).
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 09:23:04 pm
These guys are closer to you I think:
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/
Better prices than DT and they offer a booking service so you can go and try them all at your pleasure. As much as I like the Recaro, I love these more:
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=5253
Sat in one of these at UD 2014 and it was mind blowingly comfortable (mind you, I have the build of a 12 year old so if you're a normal man sized man you may find them a little snug).
Cheers mate I'll have to check them out
Well i'm the size of 3 normal men sideways which is why its so important for me to try seats first as most of them won't be comfortable.
Post by: Dan648v on May 14, 2016, 09:44:49 pm
Got a link on the Chinese pipes dan....
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261675948859&alt=web
I contacted them direct and if you ask for quicker shipping then they said of you pay full price then they will send it DHL so won't take too long. Just send them a message asking about it :happy2:
I know I said 'them/ they' way to many times :laugh:
Haha cheers dude!
Post by: Shoduchi on May 14, 2016, 09:56:36 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 14, 2016, 10:14:33 pm
Where are the BBS wheels? :P
Well it came with them as standard so I guess that counts...
Also I just bought a set of 18" Monza's with nearly new Michelin PS4's for a bargain :jumpmove:
Post by: th3_f15t on May 14, 2016, 10:41:03 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on May 15, 2016, 01:33:38 am
Sounds very good because of the tyres. Your current wheels are better. :smiley:Where are the BBS wheels? :P
Well it came with them as standard so I guess that counts...
Also I just bought a set of 18" Monza's with nearly new Michelin PS4's for a bargain :jumpmove:
Post by: RBS on May 15, 2016, 08:58:50 am
Btw I like the red stickers!
Reminds me of my early Caddy days! Also put some stickers on the Doors!
Keep up the fine work!
Post by: Dale on May 15, 2016, 09:46:42 am
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Post by: Orc on May 15, 2016, 10:00:26 am
Post by: dansmith180 on May 15, 2016, 12:36:01 pm
Where are the BBS wheels? :P
Some Monza wheels were made by Rota too... Not that I want to s*** on your parade or anything.
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My stickers are valid :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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They won't be going on the car I just got them mega cheap and will be switching my tyres with these ones and then selling them on. So I'm basically aiming to do a free tyre swap from my Vredastiens to these Michelin's :star:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 15, 2016, 12:37:14 pm
Great updates!
Btw I like the red stickers!
Reminds me of my early Caddy days! Also put some stickers on the Doors!
Keep up the fine work!
Saw this at AKS yesterday. Looking good bud, hope everything goes well with the build. Bet you can't wait for the end result!
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Love the stickers!!
Thank you all very much fellas :love:
Post by: jaffa on May 15, 2016, 02:15:34 pm
Some Monza wheels were made by Rota too... Not that I want to s*** on your parade or anything.
Ronal not rota
Post by: xjay1337 on May 16, 2016, 09:19:37 am
Be interesting to find how you rate them different to the Vreds as mine need replacing in the next couple of munths.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 10:46:22 am
Didn't mention the PS4 yesterday!!! Nice.
Be interesting to find how you rate them different to the Vreds as mine need replacing in the next couple of munths.
Yeah didn't even think about it, I've only heard good things about these so will be interested to see how they compare to PSS although they won't have to deal with much BHP until middle of august :innocent:
Post by: th3_f15t on May 16, 2016, 12:21:48 pm
Some Monza wheels were made by Rota too... Not that I want to s*** on your parade or anything.
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Activate smug mode... :slap:
Ronal, my apologies, I always mix those two up!
@xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) - I too have just fitted 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, once I've scrubbed them in and put some miles on then I'll write up how they are in my build.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 01:43:05 pm
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Not a big fan of the interior colour but really like the rest of it.
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I do like this one mostly because its different and obviously been done on a budget and most likely by mates on a driveway which is part of the whole modifying spirit for me.
Post by: rich83 on May 16, 2016, 03:16:28 pm
Post by: AJP on May 16, 2016, 04:19:27 pm
I love that mk1..... does it actually go on track? Looks a bit like a scene car which would be sad....I've seen that somewhere. Can't remember if it was in the flesh or maybe PVW.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 04:58:11 pm
I love that mk1..... does it actually go on track? Looks a bit like a scene car which would be sad....
Me and Jay were talking about that exact thing yesterday, I've never seen it on track and neither has he but he's seen it being driven quite hard on the road once or twice. I think it is more of a show piece though which is a shame, I guess it gets to a point where you've spent too much and don't want to damage it.
Post by: th3_f15t on May 16, 2016, 06:48:15 pm
Also, call me a show queen lover but those Rotiforms are beautiful wheels. If they weren't so heavy I'd have them on the 6R in a heartbeat.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 07:00:39 pm
Those arch extensions looks quite smart actually. I'd be keen to see where they were done as a set for the rear of mine but smoothed into the car would be far better. Combined with my wider wings I think it'll complete my wide track conversion a treat. Any details of the build on that Mk5?
Also, call me a show queen lover but those Rotiforms are beautiful wheels. If they weren't so heavy I'd have them on the 6R in a heartbeat.
Yeah I do really like those wheels on some cars.
I found a post the owner made in the Facebook group but other than that I don't know much
https://m.facebook.com/groups/867824396565709?view=permalink&id=1273892089292269
Post by: TAPPY on May 16, 2016, 07:10:27 pm
Few pics from dubs at the park yesterday.
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Not a big fan of the interior colour but really like the rest of it.
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I do like this one mostly because its different and obviously been done on a budget and most likely by mates on a driveway which is part of the whole modifying spirit for me.
I missed datp this year as was at a wedding. It was a lovely day for datp as usual. Are you going to vw expo at stoner park?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 16, 2016, 07:14:52 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172170227576?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI172170227576.N36.S1.R1.TR1
May talk to a body shop this weekend about it...
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 07:26:52 pm
Can't see that FB link as it's content only you can see... Looks to me like a universal set of arches that have been made to fit very well:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172170227576?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI172170227576.N36.S1.R1.TR1
May talk to a body shop this weekend about it...
Oh right it's the MK5 Golf owners club and is a closed group, if you join it then you could view it. Otherwise his name is Tom Rowinski. Yeah I think it probably is something like that. Would look awesome all flushed and painted with the widetrack plans you've got :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 07:29:20 pm
Post by: TAPPY on May 16, 2016, 07:59:45 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) oh nice one I'd forgotten about Stoner, I should be picking my car up on the 4th so will hopefully bring it down. Most likely we will all go and bring a couple of the cars between us.
I only got reminded today. Just checked the dates and it's 2 days before my holiday so I should be going. Hopefully see you there and see all the good work you have had done :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 08:32:33 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) oh nice one I'd forgotten about Stoner, I should be picking my car up on the 4th so will hopefully bring it down. Most likely we will all go and bring a couple of the cars between us.
I only got reminded today. Just checked the dates and it's 2 days before my holiday so I should be going. Hopefully see you there and see all the good work you have had done :happy2:
Cheers mate :love:
I'll drop you a PM a few days before if I am going :happy2:
Post by: Gti_Mad on May 16, 2016, 09:00:15 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 16, 2016, 09:11:56 pm
Couldn't stop staring at that charged 32 yesterday........ Any idea wot power it's running ??
Yeah me too, I'm quite taken with it. I believe its somewhere around 390bhp
Post by: TAPPY on May 16, 2016, 10:12:29 pm
@TAPPY (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9938) oh nice one I'd forgotten about Stoner, I should be picking my car up on the 4th so will hopefully bring it down. Most likely we will all go and bring a couple of the cars between us.
I only got reminded today. Just checked the dates and it's 2 days before my holiday so I should be going. Hopefully see you there and see all the good work you have had done :happy2:
Cheers mate :love:
I'll drop you a PM a few days before if I am going :happy2:
Yeah perfect buddy
Post by: jasam on May 18, 2016, 08:22:28 pm
So after the spark plug issue and suspected under fuelling I changed the fuel filter and upgraded the LPFP to one of these
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/deatschwerks-dw65v-high-flow-fuel-pump-90769
Then yesterday she went on the dyno for testing to log all parameters and see if anything is wrong.
Was that pump straight fit? Or needs some job, trimming something, new clamps, or anything.. ?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 19, 2016, 08:18:47 am
So after the spark plug issue and suspected under fuelling I changed the fuel filter and upgraded the LPFP to one of these
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/deatschwerks-dw65v-high-flow-fuel-pump-90769
Then yesterday she went on the dyno for testing to log all parameters and see if anything is wrong.
Was that pump straight fit? Or needs some job, trimming something, new clamps, or anything.. ?
I didn't do it myself I had a mechanic do it, all the reviews and he said it was pretty straight forward though. You just pull out the old pump and put the new pump into the original housing/ basket, takes a little while but is pretty easy and as far as I know everything is provided.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 27, 2016, 11:18:38 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Freceived_10154238061912244_zps4qu8lubb.jpeg&hash=572fe94d283b84c1d1b036d7afd7bad151b798b2)
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As you can see it was pretty damn filthy in there, also it was quite gunky instead of the hard dried carbon you usually find.
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Also turns out I was wrong in thinking I had the vibratechnics dogbone mount, in fact I have the subframe mount and my dogbone mount is pretty badly split.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Freceived_10154240600832244_zpsp07qq8zt.jpeg&hash=f01eeacab95ec7cb8f615ec799bfcc6ef8e6f3ae)
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So that will be replaced and I will have the full set of 4 vibratechnics mounts.
Crank pulley and bolt was also replaced due to rust along with the new Cam belt and cam chain.
Engine overall seems to be pretty good which I'm obviously pleased about as I had never seen it run so was always a bit of a gamble.
Post by: ChrisGT on May 27, 2016, 11:51:55 pm
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: dansmith180 on May 28, 2016, 08:33:26 am
Wow! what a difference on those inlets. How did you get them clean??
Cheers,
Chris
Alex at AKS did it.
I believe he starts by scraping/ brushing what he can (possibly with some sort of cleaning solution) but the main thing is he uses a walnut blaster to get them mint.
Post by: ChrisGT on May 28, 2016, 12:08:55 pm
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: AJP on May 28, 2016, 01:06:26 pm
Always a bit scary seeing just how much crap is deposited on the valves. Might look into this if and when I go hybrid or k04.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 28, 2016, 01:41:22 pm
Nice progress Dan.
Always a bit scary seeing just how much crap is deposited on the valves. Might look into this if and when I go hybrid or k04.
Cheers mate, definitely worth doing. Especially since you can do RFD/ carbon clean and uprated FPRV all at once and save some labour charges.
Post by: AJP on May 28, 2016, 01:43:54 pm
Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Still a long way off for me though, got a few jobs to sort before I swap turbos.Nice progress Dan.
Always a bit scary seeing just how much crap is deposited on the valves. Might look into this if and when I go hybrid or k04.
Cheers mate, definitely worth doing. Especially since you can do RFD/ carbon clean and uprated FPRV all at once and save some labour charges.
I imagine the hybrid off the old engine is already sold...?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 28, 2016, 02:26:30 pm
Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Still a long way off for me though, got a few jobs to sort before I swap turbos.Nice progress Dan.
Always a bit scary seeing just how much crap is deposited on the valves. Might look into this if and when I go hybrid or k04.
Cheers mate, definitely worth doing. Especially since you can do RFD/ carbon clean and uprated FPRV all at once and save some labour charges.
I imagine the hybrid off the old engine is already sold...?
Not yet mate :innocent:
Post by: dansmith180 on May 30, 2016, 07:54:26 pm
Also the clutch wasn't fitted 100% correctly :doh:
Although it still seems in good nic but obviously isn't great.
This is pretty great though
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Bulk of the new engine fitted :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Vibratechnics mounts :drool:, I will now have all 4 of them.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Freceived_10154246988772244_zpsif4prwma.jpeg&hash=aae84fef17847b58a2a35539d70cb2f722702e93)
Still plenty of stuff to do but she's getting there. :smiley: :smiley:
Post by: Shoduchi on May 30, 2016, 08:14:46 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on May 31, 2016, 12:42:59 pm
I dropped a screwdriver into your cylinder head and pissed into your sump
Post by: dansmith180 on May 31, 2016, 02:23:52 pm
Alex was working on this yesterday while I was up there.
I dropped a screwdriver into your cylinder head and pissed into your sump
:signLOL: :signLOL:
That's OK, I sat nude in your new Recaro seats for hours the other day.
Post by: Paradox1 on May 31, 2016, 03:55:37 pm
Post by: ChrisGT on May 31, 2016, 04:19:32 pm
:signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: th3_f15t on May 31, 2016, 07:06:52 pm
Alex was working on this yesterday while I was up there.
I dropped a screwdriver into your cylinder head and pissed into your sump
Well, by the sounds of it you've become slightly more house trained so that's a good thing.
Post by: dansmith180 on May 31, 2016, 08:44:07 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on May 31, 2016, 11:55:50 pm
Alex was working on this yesterday while I was up there.
I dropped a screwdriver into your cylinder head and pissed into your sump
Well, by the sounds of it you've become slightly more house trained so that's a good thing.
At least I didn't fall over an anti roll bar this time! :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed:
@ Dan
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PS you don't wanna know what sh*t I had to sit through to find that picture...
Post by: Wash on June 01, 2016, 04:36:47 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160515_143514_zpsusohtxsc.jpg&hash=90dd116899d272ff9205ac6556ed2a00dd5253a8)Anyone know whose car this is? I want those wheel arch extensions! :jumping:
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I do like this one mostly because its different and obviously been done on a budget and most likely by mates on a driveway which is part of the whole modifying spirit for me.
Post by: tommygti on June 01, 2016, 12:45:13 pm
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/VW_MKV_GTI_Carbon_Fiber_Fender_Flare_Kit_2006_2007_2008_2009/ES2808526/ (https://www.ecstuning.com/News/VW_MKV_GTI_Carbon_Fiber_Fender_Flare_Kit_2006_2007_2008_2009/ES2808526/)
Post by: dansmith180 on June 01, 2016, 02:34:34 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160515_143514_zpsusohtxsc.jpg&hash=90dd116899d272ff9205ac6556ed2a00dd5253a8)Anyone know whose car this is? I want those wheel arch extensions! :jumping:
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I do like this one mostly because its different and obviously been done on a budget and most likely by mates on a driveway which is part of the whole modifying spirit for me.
This is his Instagram account
https://www.instagram.com/tom.mkv/
Not to change the subject but try ECS tuning as they do carbon fiber arch extensions
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/VW_MKV_GTI_Carbon_Fiber_Fender_Flare_Kit_2006_2007_2008_2009/ES2808526/ (https://www.ecstuning.com/News/VW_MKV_GTI_Carbon_Fiber_Fender_Flare_Kit_2006_2007_2008_2009/ES2808526/)
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 01, 2016, 02:36:37 pm
I bet it was all delicious :laugh:
Post by: rich83 on June 01, 2016, 03:37:09 pm
They work on a Z240 yeah.... not on a 1.9tdi mk5 golf
Post by: dansmith180 on June 01, 2016, 05:26:43 pm
Yeah... those arch extension look.... "hella gay" i believe the kids would say.
They work on a Z240 yeah.... not on a 1.9tdi mk5 golf
You just wish your TDI looked that good :laugh:
I know what you mean though but I really like this, not something I'd do myself but is different.
Post by: rich83 on June 01, 2016, 05:53:08 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 01, 2016, 06:05:57 pm
yeah different... bit like getting a tattoo penis on your forehead :signLOL:
:signLOL: :laugh:
Post by: xjay1337 on June 01, 2016, 07:37:38 pm
You still owe my mate £20 Rich.
i think Tom's Mk5 looks pretty good to be fair. aside from the gay headlight things wtaf.
Post by: Eddcunningham on June 01, 2016, 11:32:33 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 02, 2016, 09:43:30 pm
Just read this build thread start to finish and you've made me want to do very naughty things to my bog standard GTI :grin:
Haha, thank you very much.
Post by: dansmith180 on June 03, 2016, 08:50:44 pm
Engine is all running sweet.
There was a horrible noise from the internal AC/ heater fans when they were on too high a setting, upon further inspection this was found.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Freceived_10154255820152244_zpspegkzji8.jpeg&hash=b22865cff41110a99c9abf40d08c3b6edbc29a59)
:signLOL:
f*ck knows how it got in there, only thing left was to check the LPFP but now the rear speed sensor is playing up as its rusted and is fouling (will have photos next week) causing the power steering not to work properly and ABS warning light on dash. So both rear bearings will be replaced and then hopefully she will be finished :jumpmove:
Post by: Shoduchi on June 03, 2016, 11:54:37 pm
Almost done! SKF bearings are cheaper and it's one of OEM brands. :wink:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 04, 2016, 10:57:08 am
WTF!? A plastic bag got into the air intake of the AC!? :laugh:
Almost done! SKF bearings are cheaper and it's one of OEM brands. :wink:
Yeah I know really got no idea how it happens, luckily all is fine and it didn't damage anything.
Cheers for the tip :drinking:
Post by: xjay1337 on June 04, 2016, 11:46:30 am
Post by: Shoduchi on June 04, 2016, 01:02:12 pm
Hard to see plastic bags at 140mph. :signLOL: :signLOL:The bonnet covers the AC air intake. Impossible for a plastic bag to enter with all the grills. Really weird that it happened by accident... :thinking:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 04, 2016, 01:34:21 pm
Hard to see plastic bags at 140mph. :signLOL: :signLOL:
Lol.
@Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) my theory is that @xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) put it in there on Monday because I beat him on the 1/4 mile :booty:
Post by: Shoduchi on June 04, 2016, 02:02:24 pm
@Shoduchi (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10590) my theory is that @xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) put it in there on Monday because I beat him on the 1/4 mile :booty::signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: vRSAlex on June 04, 2016, 09:05:42 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 08, 2016, 09:10:48 am
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Car got papped sitting outside :signLOL:
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Looks awful from that angle though :sad1:
This angle is much better though :drool:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMG_20160531_195200_zpsngfoeoe1.jpg&hash=7198dc0b5070e8fc9fdfa4cdb87c768b2515b237)
Had some wheels refurbished for a friend and fellow member
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160604_153736_zpsqowtproc.jpg&hash=f213bf1690a1976a17742688e614a4b412323c79)
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Colour choice was spot on and they look fantastic.
Will be picking my car up this Saturday and cannot wait, also once it gets back my Turbo/ S3 injectors and 18" Monza's with nearly new tyres all round will be up for sale.
Post by: xjay1337 on June 08, 2016, 10:36:36 am
Saturday.
Can't wait.
Post by: dansmith180 on June 08, 2016, 12:56:44 pm
Oooooooooooo.
Saturday.
Can't wait.
:jumpmove: :jumpmove: :grin:
Post by: Shoduchi on June 08, 2016, 01:38:33 pm
Post by: AJP on June 08, 2016, 05:11:37 pm
We'll talk soon about that turbo, Dan
Post by: dansmith180 on June 09, 2016, 11:29:41 pm
Post by: jay26r on June 11, 2016, 03:25:07 pm
Post by: shoaybmakda on June 12, 2016, 12:59:30 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 13, 2016, 12:34:56 am
Unfortunately I don't have the best update as I've been very busy with work and other bits this weekend, however I have Friday and Monday off and will be attending a couple of shows over the weekend. I'm also going to Bedford Circuit on the 20th to spectate and be a passanger so no doubt I will get lots and lots of pictures and all the miles will give me enough time to review everything (including the Michelin PS4's) more accurately.
So far though the car feels excellent, all is tight firm and smooth (also how I like my women) :signLOL:. Just a pleasure to drive and considering its on a base map making about 12psi boost it still moves pretty quick although i'm not abusing it since it's not really designed for that. Keeping under 4.5k and not too much WOT but its still got plenty for slip roads and is a great motorway cruiser. Can't wait for all the horses to be unleashed though :evilgrin:
Got a couple of pics
One with a very nice Scirocco R owned by a friend and secret squirell
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMG-20160611-WA0011_zpsb8gjwhjp.jpg&hash=d53c9518dc919f408c81b0a40207f6c46a0ede77)
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So nice to have it back, enjoy just seeing it on the drive again. Will give it a proper clean and as said will take many photos next weekend and do a nice update with more info and pics.
Post by: Shoduchi on June 13, 2016, 11:00:52 am
Post by: dansmith180 on June 18, 2016, 01:32:11 pm
Dirty pic at the gym (not what you might be thinking)
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And this was before 200 miles driving yesterday.
Started with the wheels and some degreaser on tyres/ arches/ bottom and underneath bits. Also degreased the engine bay. Then a good layer of foam followed by a wash.
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Dried it and took it inside. Blow dry with machine, Carpro reload over the paint, Gtechniq C2V3 and T1 on wheels and tyres, Dodo Juice Clearly Menthol on glass. Came up pretty well.
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Went over the bay with Aerospace 303 protectant
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Sexy engine mount
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Gave the interior a going over as well
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Ruby approves :signLOL:
Overall she scrubs up well for her age. Now just can't wait to get it mapped
Post by: Shoduchi on June 18, 2016, 03:10:41 pm
Post by: Martk19871 on June 18, 2016, 05:32:11 pm
Ps car is looking good man :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 18, 2016, 06:52:31 pm
I was thinking about cleaning up my engine bay soon as it's getting naaaasty. Did you use a pressure washer on it to remove the degreaser?
Ps car is looking good man :happy2:
Yeah its better with a pressure washer as its more of a mist and it evaporates quicker than a hose/ etc...
I make sure the engine is fully hot then spray degreaser on and give it a brush followed by a rinse. Just try to aim it to the sides and don't go to close or into connectors etc....
Then leave it for a bit and start it, otherwise just do it with the engine running.
Post by: Dan648v on June 18, 2016, 07:37:50 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 20, 2016, 11:08:38 am
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Post by: Dale on June 20, 2016, 11:13:12 am
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Post by: xjay1337 on June 20, 2016, 12:05:39 pm
:love: :love:
All of your pops and bangs were so giggly-good.
Post by: Shoduchi on June 20, 2016, 12:13:19 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on June 20, 2016, 03:07:48 pm
Bae.
:love: :love:
All of your pops and bangs were so giggly-good.
Haha, yeah running rich + RFD and a child driving makes for some fun noises. Sounds like my exhaust pipes are having a gun fight
Great to see two of the best projects of the forum together. :drinking:
You're such a sweetheart :love:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 28, 2016, 07:27:59 pm
The gearbox is whining quite a bit but could well be fine and me being paranoid since the new bits and inpuy shaft fix could be causing this. I don't really have time to get it checked properly though so i am semi-retiring the car for the next 6 or so weeks.
I have EMP booked on the 18th July for a full exhaust to flow better for the new setup. Also R-Tech booked on the 6th August and can't afford to lose the deposits or time slots for either of these so just using the Mazda until its all done and then will get it looked at and sorted.
I will be at GTI International in it on the Sunday still though :smiley:
Post by: xjay1337 on June 29, 2016, 03:28:48 pm
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Post by: dansmith180 on June 29, 2016, 07:26:44 pm
"poor" f*ck off mate.
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Hahaha, compared to Greece I'm doing OK but have seen better days lol.
That's a very kind offer but hopefully my step dad will take me as he wants to check it out and have a chat I think. Might need a lift on the 13th for picking it up though and will give you a shout :love:
I know I know, Kieran was asking and said you him and Ben are doing Sat Inters and Sun Vag Tuner. I am half tempted to do both as chances are I'll get bored after a few hours :thinking:
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 29, 2016, 08:16:48 pm
Come to Vag tuner too!
Post by: dansmith180 on June 29, 2016, 09:43:02 pm
Come to Vag tuner too!
You're going as well!!?
I just messaged Alex and I should be good to come on the stand hopefully :grin:
Everyone says inters is sh*t anyways :rolleye:
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 29, 2016, 10:07:00 pm
It's on my doorstep, not been on track at Donny for a year so I booked it a while back :)
Post by: dansmith180 on June 29, 2016, 10:25:39 pm
It's on my doorstep, not been on track at Donny for a year so I booked it a while back :)
Oh nice one, I think last time I saw the car it was on a ramp with a big gap where the engine should have been.
Be nice to see it in its element and say hello of course :smiley:
Post by: xjay1337 on July 01, 2016, 09:38:12 am
"poor" f*ck off mate.
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Hahaha, compared to Greece I'm doing OK but have seen better days lol.
That's a very kind offer but hopefully my step dad will take me as he wants to check it out and have a chat I think. Might need a lift on the 13th for picking it up though and will give you a shout :love:
I know I know, Kieran was asking and said you him and Ben are doing Sat Inters and Sun Vag Tuner. I am half tempted to do both as chances are I'll get bored after a few hours :thinking:
Mate do it. We have a hotel we are sharing a room welcome to stay with us!! :)
I'm a big homo and would love to snuggle up with you for the night. I will bring the lube and the rubber fist. :love:
Post by: Paradox1 on July 01, 2016, 04:46:24 pm
"poor" f*ck off mate.
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Hahaha, compared to Greece I'm doing OK but have seen better days lol.
That's a very kind offer but hopefully my step dad will take me as he wants to check it out and have a chat I think. Might need a lift on the 13th for picking it up though and will give you a shout :love:
I know I know, Kieran was asking and said you him and Ben are doing Sat Inters and Sun Vag Tuner. I am half tempted to do both as chances are I'll get bored after a few hours :thinking:
Mate do it. We have a hotel we are sharing a room welcome to stay with us!! :)
I'm a big homo and would love to snuggle up with you for the night. I will bring the lube and the rubber fist. :love:
You got to go no Dan, He's pouring his heart out :confused: :confused:
Post by: TAPPY on July 01, 2016, 06:32:41 pm
:signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:"poor" f*ck off mate.
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Hahaha, compared to Greece I'm doing OK but have seen better days lol.
That's a very kind offer but hopefully my step dad will take me as he wants to check it out and have a chat I think. Might need a lift on the 13th for picking it up though and will give you a shout :love:
I know I know, Kieran was asking and said you him and Ben are doing Sat Inters and Sun Vag Tuner. I am half tempted to do both as chances are I'll get bored after a few hours :thinking:
Mate do it. We have a hotel we are sharing a room welcome to stay with us!! :)
I'm a big homo and would love to snuggle up with you for the night. I will bring the lube and the rubber fist. :love:
Post by: dansmith180 on July 01, 2016, 07:05:22 pm
"poor" f*ck off mate.
That will be fun!!!! I can give you a lift to R-tech if ya want :happy2: :happy2:
Shame you have ditched me for Inters :-(
Hahaha, compared to Greece I'm doing OK but have seen better days lol.
That's a very kind offer but hopefully my step dad will take me as he wants to check it out and have a chat I think. Might need a lift on the 13th for picking it up though and will give you a shout :love:
I know I know, Kieran was asking and said you him and Ben are doing Sat Inters and Sun Vag Tuner. I am half tempted to do both as chances are I'll get bored after a few hours :thinking:
Mate do it. We have a hotel we are sharing a room welcome to stay with us!! :)
I'm a big homo and would love to snuggle up with you for the night. I will bring the lube and the rubber fist. :love:
I keep telling you I prefer the real thing to the rubber one, also please stop trying to involve the dogs in our love making as I think its a step too far.
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Naught naughty sun :signLOL:
Post by: r5gtt on July 10, 2016, 10:43:42 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on July 11, 2016, 12:15:18 am
That's a lovely looking LCR can you show me a picture of the dash please :signLOL:
Haha, I did actually try as the white one has a fantastic wheel but it was just a reflection of my ugly face. I like the wheel and seats in the K1 Cupra a lot but I much prefer the clocks/centre/ dash of the MK5 but I think the Cupra is far more about the drive and lacks a bit of the refinement that the MK5 and S3 get.
Post by: Dan648v on July 11, 2016, 07:00:43 am
Post by: r5gtt on July 11, 2016, 11:38:51 pm
I was actually being serious here :doh: Yes the wheels and seats are nice but I'm sure the dash area is poop imho.That's a lovely looking LCR can you show me a picture of the dash please :signLOL:
Haha, I did actually try as the white one has a fantastic wheel but it was just a reflection of my ugly face. I like the wheel and seats in the K1 Cupra a lot but I much prefer the clocks/centre/ dash of the MK5 but I think the Cupra is far more about the drive and lacks a bit of the refinement that the MK5 and S3 get.
Post by: ducman77 on August 06, 2016, 11:45:05 pm
Just read your build thread start to finish. Taken me quite a few hours :happy2:
Absolutely love all the transitions the car has been through! Class!
I really liked the Merc wheels in black with the red centres :happy2: But I think overall the stance with the TD's looks the best now :smiley:
Can't wait to see how you get on with the mapping. Due any day now?
I'm about to go K04 on my AXX - so I'm a bit nervous and will be interested to see how your BWJ motor performs :evilgrin:
What's the main difference between AXX and BWJ? I don't know much about the BWJ :ashamed:
Cheers mate,
Dave
Post by: AJP on August 07, 2016, 12:01:28 am
Post by: fab5freddy on August 07, 2016, 08:59:50 am
^ BWJ is the Edition 30 engine. Stronger internals than the AXX or BWA k03 engines, and a lower compression ratio.
I think the BWJ is actually the cupra engine iirc, BYD is ed30 code. Also iirc the BWJ has better compression than AXX or BWA not sure about stronger internals
Post by: AJP on August 07, 2016, 09:28:33 am
If it's a k04 engine it'll have lower compression.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 10:47:33 am
Hey Dan,
Just read your build thread start to finish. Taken me quite a few hours :happy2:
Absolutely love all the transitions the car has been through! Class!
I really liked the Merc wheels in black with the red centres :happy2: But I think overall the stance with the TD's looks the best now :smiley:
Can't wait to see how you get on with the mapping. Due any day now?
I'm about to go K04 on my AXX - so I'm a bit nervous and will be interested to see how your BWJ motor performs :evilgrin:
What's the main difference between AXX and BWJ? I don't know much about the BWJ :ashamed:
Cheers mate,
Dave
Thanks very much mate. Basically the BWJ lump is K04'd Cupra lump from stock so has bigger injectors, lower compression ratio and stronger internals along with the bigger turbo. They've been proven to handle 400bhp+ all day long which is why I went for one as I plan to abuse it and want reliability.
Basically the BWJ/ BYD and CDL lumps are all the same except I think theres as small tweak on the CDL that allows for slightly improved fueling so technically that's the best one. The BHZ which the first gen of 8P S3's came with wasn't great although still decent.
She got dropped off for mapping yesterday and will hopefully be back in a week :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 11:03:55 am
I bought some track/ slag wheels off a mate last weekend.
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Nothing too special but they were cheap, strong and wrapped in Federal RSR's
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Loads of room behind the spokes
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Just clears the barrel (a bit tight for my liking tbh with the heat they will be under)
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Along comes Mr wheel weight to ruin the party. Due to the shape I might be able to have them re-balanced much further back but tbh it's a bit close anyways and was as usual an impulse purchase. So looking to sell and maybe just do a track day at Bedford on 19th September using my PS4's as it'll just be a bedding in session anyways
Dropped the car off at R-tech yesterday who unfortunately were closed so I'll be speaking to Niki on Monday I believe.
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So now she's just waiting to have all the horses packed in and hopefully doesn't bloody break anything.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 11:18:24 am
I totally forgot I had a full exhaust fitted aswell :doh: :doh:
On July 18th I went to EMP for a full 3" turbo back exhaust as mine was pants.
First of all they had a very very very nice waiting room
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The exhaust wasnt too bad either :signLOL:
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Looks amazing and sounds great too. It's virtually silent on the motorway but nuts when you get on it. Only issue is at the moment I have a really annoying and quite loud rattle when engaging forward gears and driving under 1500rpm's which I suspect is the exhaust and Vibratechnics mounts not making good friends so need to take it back to be looked at soon but that's not their fault really.
Post by: Shoduchi on August 07, 2016, 12:16:53 pm
Not sure about the Vibratechnics bushes... Dog bone, right? I have them with my BCS Powervalve and it's fine. :confused:
Hope you get that sorted soon and the BWJ remapped. :evilgrin:
Post by: rich83 on August 07, 2016, 12:20:28 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 12:39:49 pm
Liking the new exhaust! :happy2:
Not sure about the Vibratechnics bushes... Dog bone, right? I have them with my BCS Powervalve and it's fine. :confused:
Hope you get that sorted soon and the BWJ remapped. :evilgrin:
I have all 4 mounts so subframe, dog bone, gearbox and engine which is why there's a bit more vibration.
If your wheel fitter/balancer knows what he is doing then you can have the weights placed in the centre of the barrels. I had to have this done.
Yeah I could get it sorted but it's so close even without the weights so I don't really want to. The problem is half way through the wheel the barrel steps up and gets thicker so the back half would clear fine and the front half it tight as balls.
Post by: Shoduchi on August 07, 2016, 12:56:41 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 01:03:53 pm
I see. I hope you get it sorted easily. :smiley:
Cheers buddy :happy2:
Glad to see you got your AC sorted in the end. That looked like a right pain
Post by: Shoduchi on August 07, 2016, 01:10:01 pm
Yeah, it's too hot to drive without the AC working... So far it's making a nice cold air. :smiley:I see. I hope you get it sorted easily. :smiley:
Cheers buddy :happy2:
Glad to see you got your AC sorted in the end. That looked like a right pain
Post by: AJP on August 07, 2016, 01:11:38 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 01:14:58 pm
Exhaust looks very well put together. Is it 3" or 3.5"? And I only see one box?
3", one box, zero cats :evilgrin:
They call it their signature package so not at all drony but very nice when you get on it. And the quality of the welds is supreme. Very pleased.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 01:16:00 pm
Yeah, it's too hot to drive without the AC working... So far it's making a nice cold air. :smiley:I see. I hope you get it sorted easily. :smiley:
Cheers buddy :happy2:
Glad to see you got your AC sorted in the end. That looked like a right pain
I bet lol. It's bad enough when on a nice day it hits 30 degrees here but 40 degrees must be unbearable
Post by: AJP on August 07, 2016, 01:19:17 pm
That's impressive then, if it doesn't drone. Hope you get the rattle sorted anyway, must be spoiling the experience a bit.Exhaust looks very well put together. Is it 3" or 3.5"? And I only see one box?
3", one box, zero cats :evilgrin:
They call it their signature package so not at all drony but very nice when you get on it. And the quality of the welds is supreme. Very pleased.
Are you just sticking with the k04 for now then? I'm sure I've asked you this before! Got to be tempted by something capable of 400+ now you've got a safe engine for it...?
Post by: dansmith180 on August 07, 2016, 02:15:40 pm
That's impressive then, if it doesn't drone. Hope you get the rattle sorted anyway, must be spoiling the experience a bit.Exhaust looks very well put together. Is it 3" or 3.5"? And I only see one box?
3", one box, zero cats :evilgrin:
They call it their signature package so not at all drony but very nice when you get on it. And the quality of the welds is supreme. Very pleased.
Are you just sticking with the k04 for now then? I'm sure I've asked you this before! Got to be tempted by something capable of 400+ now you've got a safe engine for it...?
Yeah, it's got the anti surge wheel which means although it won't make 400+ it will IRL be nearly as fast as cars that do with the super quick spool. Also i just want a car that bloody works for a couple of years so i can get some stuff ticked off my bucket list like driving Spa and going to the Autobahn etc....
Maybe then I'll pick up a bigger turbo :evilgrin:
Post by: xjay1337 on August 08, 2016, 09:59:59 am
gets told "dont be a **** with it"
does 130 on the 404 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
See you soon for the collection bro X
Post by: Paradox1 on August 08, 2016, 10:05:30 am
Well worth the monday.
Any chance you can record a video when you get a chance?
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 11:11:56 am
Wants car that works for a couple of years
gets told "dont be a **** with it"
does 130 on the 404 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
See you soon for the collection bro X
Hahahahahahahahaha, that had me smirking for quite a while you cheeky bugger.
:love:
The welds on your exhuast look amazing.
Well worth the monday.
Any chance you can record a video when you get a chance?
Yeah I wanted to straight away but it sounds best at WOT in high RPMS and didn't want to do that on the base map. Will probably get one on the R-tech estate on Saturday :happy2:
Post by: Paradox1 on August 08, 2016, 11:21:27 am
Im excited like its my own car lol
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 11:45:57 am
Cant wait!!
Im excited like its my own car lol
:drinking:
Post by: vRSAlex on August 08, 2016, 12:12:14 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 12:26:42 pm
Exhaust rattle might be the hangers in the subframe bracket touching the subframe. Plus my ocd is killing me, the bracket is upside-down :(
Ahhhh, will look into that one mate thanks :happy2:
Next time it comes in just try not to look at it :ashamed:
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 12:35:45 pm
Considering i'm going K04 on an AXX I may well need to be well up on the stronger engine codes :grin: :grin:
@dansmith - I've a 3in turbo back (Now with a 3in high flow cat and two silencers!). When i had it fitted initially it had no cat and it was bonkers!!
So loud, and massive BANG's between each DSG shift. I wonder how they've managed to make yours civilized with no cat and only one box?
Sometimes I just wonder if i'm getting too old :rolleye: :rolleye:
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 12:39:46 pm
Exhaust rattle might be the hangers in the subframe bracket touching the subframe. Plus my ocd is killing me, the bracket is upside-down :(
I had exactly this problem when my new exhaust was fitted. It was so annoying :mad: :mad:
A bit of fettling of the hanger arms and a new bracket and it's now 99.999% better (It still slightly squeaks on hot days - weird i know!)
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 12:51:34 pm
Cheers AJP, fab5freddy and dansmith. I appreciate the responses. I'm getting my learning together on all theses engine codes now :happy2:
Considering i'm going K04 on an AXX I may well need to be well up on the stronger engine codes :grin: :grin:
@dansmith - I've a 3in turbo back (Now with a 3in high flow cat and two silencers!). When i had it fitted initially it had no cat and it was bonkers!!
So loud, and massive BANG's between each DSG shift. I wonder how they've managed to make yours civilized with no cat and only one box?
Sometimes I just wonder if i'm getting too old :rolleye: :rolleye:
No worries lol it's a minefield that's taken me best part of 2 years to learn what i have so far. Lots of friendly people on here to help out.
I am honestly amazed how quiet it is on the motorway, even at a fast 100+ cruise it's fine. Ill be able to test it fully once the maps done and I can go mad with it, which I will immediately :signLOL:
I will defo look into the hangers then as thats where I felt the sound was coming from like it's right behind the dash and below.
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 01:33:59 pm
I felt the sound was coming from like it's right behind the dash and below.
That is 100% the hangers mate. Exactly the same issue as me. easy to fix :happy2: :happy2:
Post by: Robburgazzi on August 08, 2016, 01:34:22 pm
I literally couldn't wait to get mine off from the moment I had it fitted. Sounded rubbish in my opinion, nothing but drone!
Car looks sweet, i may see it as im heading down to R-Tech Tomorrow for Stage 2! :grin:
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 02:05:57 pm
I felt the sound was coming from like it's right behind the dash and below.
That is 100% the hangers mate. Exactly the same issue as me. easy to fix :happy2: :happy2:
Sweet, at first I thought it was a gearbox issue as I had my doubts about it from something else. Such a relief as I came to that conclusion without knowing what you and Alex said so that's one less thing to worry about.
You liking the EMP exhaust?
I literally couldn't wait to get mine off from the moment I had it fitted. Sounded rubbish in my opinion, nothing but drone!
Car looks sweet, i may see it as im heading down to R-Tech Tomorrow for Stage 2! :grin:
That's a shame to hear (no pun intended), mine will change a bit when the boost gets turned up but I'm very happy so far. Exhausts are a pain because you can't really trial fit like wheels you just have to hope for the best.
Oh nice you will see her then. Just don't look as it's a state inside and out lol, been bottom priority for a while poor thing.
Hope your map goes well and I'm sure it'll make great numbers :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 03:09:54 pm
What kind of money is normal to pay for a CDL or BWJ motor??
Just had a quick look on Ebay there and they're around the 2 to 2.5K mark!!
Surely they're not that expensive :confused: :confused:
Post by: Pesky jones on August 08, 2016, 03:44:46 pm
AXX
BWA
BYD/BWJ
BHZ
CDL
CDL being the strongest commands a price tag of around £2000-£2500.
I wouldn't expect that a BWJ to be near that unless very low mileage etc.
*There are some discrepancies, such as the AXX having stonger pistons then the BWA engines
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 03:58:37 pm
Sorry for the thread hi-jack Dan :ashamed: :ashamed:
Post by: Dan648v on August 08, 2016, 07:25:36 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 07:31:38 pm
Just seen some numbers on Nikkis fb dude, looks like I'll need more carbon to keep up dude! :happy2:
Have you? Got a link? I didn't even know he'd started lol.
Post by: Dan648v on August 08, 2016, 07:57:53 pm
Post by: vRSAlex on August 08, 2016, 08:01:25 pm
Post by: mvb12 on August 08, 2016, 08:30:15 pm
The BWJ and CDL are not the same, so they will have different price tags. Here is the engine code in order of strength*
AXX
BWA
BYD/BWJ
BHZ
CDL
CDL being the strongest commands a price tag of around £2000-£2500.
I wouldn't expect that a BWJ to be near that unless very low mileage etc.
*There are some discrepancies, such as the AXX having stonger pistons then the BWA engines
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Current progress :grin: :grin: :grin: :jumpmove: :jumping:
Post by: AJP on August 08, 2016, 08:50:26 pm
Post by: ducman77 on August 08, 2016, 09:23:44 pm
The BWJ and CDL are not the same, so they will have different price tags. Here is the engine code in order of strength*
AXX
BWA
BYD/BWJ
BHZ
CDL
CDL being the strongest commands a price tag of around £2000-£2500.
I wouldn't expect that a BWJ to be near that unless very low mileage etc.
*There are some discrepancies, such as the AXX having stonger pistons then the BWA engines
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AXX and early BWA have the strongest main caps..... :wink:
This information is making me smiley happy :happy2: :grin:
Cheers lads!!
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Current progress :grin: :grin: :grin: :jumpmove: :jumping:
Bloody hell Dan!! 400ft/lb of torque!! That's amazeballs :smiley: :happy2:
And 367HP not too shabby at all mate!!
Is that HP at the crank or wheels?
Chuffed for you :smiley: :happy2: :wink:
Post by: Dave J on August 08, 2016, 09:55:17 pm
Definitely need to see this in person when you've got the car back! It might even convince me to get the ED30 mapped at last...!
Post by: AJP on August 08, 2016, 10:00:53 pm
You make 350lb/ft 200rpm sooner than my k03 does. And you're only 20lb/ft short of what mine makes at 2500rpm. Obviously what happens after 3000rpm sh*ts on a k03, but that's to be expected!
Also, of the BBT k03 hybrid graphs I've seen, yours also beats them for torque between 2500rpm and 3000rpm. I honestly expected the BBT k03 hybrids to be stronger at low revs; they also use the anti surge wheel as far as I know. K03 hybrids usually get touted as 'k04 top end but better spool' but that's certainly not what I'm seeing lately. Yours isn't the only k04 graph I've seen with this curve at low rpm. I know hardware variation comes into play, but I think it's fair to assume the cars Niki has had in all have comparable bolt-ons.
Sorry if this detracts from the build thread a bit Dan, I just find it all quite interesting, and I'm still trying to weigh up whether to go k04 or k03 hybrid on my BWA. As I'm sure we've discussed!
Post by: dansmith180 on August 08, 2016, 10:20:13 pm
@Dave J (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6566) yes mate come over and I'll demo for you any time. Going to be driving constantly anyways.
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) yeah I won't lie when I first saw the headline numbers part of me was hoping for a few more horses but then I realised it's far more about on road than numbers and once I studied the rest of the graph it all becomes clear lol. 350+bhp from 4700ish rpm to redline, savage torques and all that space under the graph.
It doesn't take anything away in fact it's exactly what I love, not too often you get to compare this closely even if it did come at the cost of my credit score :signLOL:
Now I'm just too damn excited ffs. Will speak to Niki tomorrow if he gets a chance and talk about the other 4 maps I was after and see how it all went. It's not even finished yet so could be a bit more in it :jumpmove:
Post by: AJP on August 08, 2016, 10:28:56 pm
Post by: DANBOY66 on August 09, 2016, 05:59:20 am
that is first mapping session i bet he still has to play around with the cam timing
anyway im still going to gap you on track dan :P
Post by: dansmith180 on August 09, 2016, 07:48:16 am
it will make more power
that is first mapping session i bet he still has to play around with the cam timing
anyway im still going to gap you on track dan :P
Sweet
:signLOL: :signLOL: probably do it on three wheels aswell.
Question is will you finish the whole day without breaking it :booty: :booty: :booty:
Post by: rich83 on August 09, 2016, 08:22:44 am
Post by: DANBOY66 on August 09, 2016, 08:35:49 am
but whats to say yours will last :evilgrin:
good fun times ahead mate :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on August 09, 2016, 09:03:01 am
the chances are it will break :grin: :grin:
but whats to say yours will last :evilgrin:
good fun times ahead mate :driver:
Haha, knowing my luck it will break on the way to the circuit let alone go around it.
Indeed mate quite a few cars on it now. Need to do a track takeover :evilgrin:
Post by: ducman77 on August 09, 2016, 10:30:41 am
Especially as AJP and others have said - the shape of the curve and the early torque - beautiful :drinking:
Niki sure does know what he's doing with these cars - fair play :driver:
Gonna be such a weapon on track :evilgrin:
Sticky tyres and a Diff and off to the Nurburgring with you to show that new Mk7 ClubSport S what a fast lap time really looks like :wink: :wink:
Post by: xjay1337 on August 09, 2016, 11:05:51 am
Post by: patpong_pete on August 09, 2016, 12:07:08 pm
OH WAIT
I totally forgot I had a full exhaust fitted aswell :doh: :doh:
On July 18th I went to EMP for a full 3" turbo back exhaust as mine was pants.
First of all they had a very very very nice waiting room
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Looks amazing and sounds great too. It's virtually silent on the motorway but nuts when you get on it. Only issue is at the moment I have a really annoying and quite loud rattle when engaging forward gears and driving under 1500rpm's which I suspect is the exhaust and Vibratechnics mounts not making good friends so need to take it back to be looked at soon but that's not their fault really.
Dan may i ask how much the cat back exhaust was looks very well made
Post by: AJP on August 09, 2016, 12:38:13 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 09, 2016, 12:48:11 pm
Post by: Andy on August 09, 2016, 01:14:05 pm
@patpong_pete (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3923) yeah it's a turbo back and was £850. Think cat-back was £550 or something like that.
heard good things about thier exhausts Dan--do they come with a life time warranty
Post by: Shoduchi on August 09, 2016, 01:19:06 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 09, 2016, 02:12:09 pm
@patpong_pete (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3923) yeah it's a turbo back and was £850. Think cat-back was £550 or something like that.
heard good things about thier exhausts Dan--do they come with a life time warranty
Yes mate lifetime warrantee on pipework and 2 year on the flexi or something along those lines
Post by: Robburgazzi on August 09, 2016, 09:45:51 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 09, 2016, 09:52:58 pm
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8724/28802168081_a7ceafdd2d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KT9D7R)IMG_6106 (https://flic.kr/p/KT9D7R) by Robert Burgazzi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/66211378@N02/), on Flickr
Awesome picture mate.
Although it makes me realise how much better a painted splitter looks
How is stage 2 treating you? Got a graph?
Post by: mvb12 on August 10, 2016, 03:21:06 pm
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Post by: dansmith180 on August 10, 2016, 03:54:32 pm
Is that Gibbons old car at the back.
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Think so, Niki told me the idiot didn't even book the car in just showed up and dropped it off.
Post by: Pesky jones on August 10, 2016, 04:13:50 pm
Dan, so is his car just going to sit there for months?
Post by: dansmith180 on August 10, 2016, 04:28:21 pm
TBH seeing them sided by side, I think the ed30 splitter only looks a little better. I'm sure it looks better in real life however.
Dan, so is his car just going to sit there for months?
Yeah he has quite a few cars and is hoping for a no show or if something happens to a car and can't be mapped etc..
Post by: DANBOY66 on August 10, 2016, 08:58:08 pm
Is that Gibbons old car at the back.
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Think so, Niki told me the idiot didn't even book the car in just showed up and dropped it off.
what idiot would do that :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: dansmith180 on August 10, 2016, 10:40:59 pm
Buzzing like a marital aid
Post by: AJP on August 11, 2016, 01:35:27 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 11, 2016, 01:54:21 pm
Updates.....?
Don't know anything until I pick it up later. he's been fettling during the evenings
Post by: Paradox1 on August 11, 2016, 02:56:13 pm
Updates.....?
Its not 7pm yet. Your more eager than Dan :laugh:
Dan Hurry up!
Post by: AJP on August 11, 2016, 05:31:40 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 11, 2016, 05:51:53 pm
You know what, I read that as 7am. Proof that I'm going either blind or insane. Probably both..!!!
:signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: AJP on August 11, 2016, 05:54:31 pm
Trust me mate, I'm into my mid 30s and my brain is definitely slowing down!You know what, I read that as 7am. Proof that I'm going either blind or insane. Probably both..!!!
:signLOL: :signLOL:
Anyway... not long for you now. You should have a beast of a graph to post up if that other one was Niki's first run with it.
Post by: Pesky jones on August 11, 2016, 09:45:16 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 12, 2016, 12:28:17 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160811_202953_zpsifmzkxtx.jpg&hash=661a0f4f8f376d1d5f91f71ba3c7e73a4cdf6785)
I'm only able to have the one map so we've done a nice well rounded and safe one for road/track/top speed etc....
This is the result
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFB_IMG_1470955221025_zpsfp7fyghm.jpg&hash=a5eebbc9ec2ddca72cfb0a892bff487425926cb0)
As you can see peak numbers are good but nothing spectacular as it's more about what's under the graph and helping the engine handle my rather aggressive driving :signLOL:
Best peak numbers were 372bhp and 395.4lb/, Niki said with meth it's 380+ and 400+ all day.
This is mine compared to a stage2+ without anti surge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fdiptic-294991879_zpswuhoiwl6.jpg&hash=8610c3446ec1f05f83a9277ed62547a5a4e94b9f)
You can see how mine (below) just comes in and holds torque and power whereas the normal K04 has to be mapped around the surge and can't hold it as well through some parts of the rev range.
Car was amazing on the way home. Slip road destroyer.
Filled up with V-power and this happened
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160811_214028_zpskegf0ehk.jpg&hash=b42a293b67330c712ed650f76f87974f51773c81)
Not sure if it's a problem with the car or I overfilled as I was tired but have filled up many many times and at that exact pump a couple of times without an issue before. Will be keeping an eye out and putting it on the ramp to double check.
It's not like they need another rave review but huge thanks to Niki and the lads for sorting a truly epic map and to Alex at AKS for putting it all together for me. Can't wait to get this baby on track.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 12, 2016, 12:38:22 am
Found the graph that had peak numbers. So many torques the graph couldn't keep up lol
Post by: Shoduchi on August 12, 2016, 12:39:28 am
I hope you just overfilled and that nothing is wrong with the car. :smiley:
Post by: xjay1337 on August 12, 2016, 10:52:08 am
how come you cant have switchable maps bro.
Post by: dansmith180 on August 12, 2016, 11:28:30 am
That's a lot of fuel to over fill with.... !!!!
how come you cant have switchable maps bro.
Yeah that's what I thought which is why a shat myself and expected all £53 to come pouring back out again. Hasn't leaked since but the whole car under and inside stinks like petrol, pretty sure I got high on the way home . Will have a look at it, clean it all and then try filling again and see what happens.
Because it's a conversion and not the stock ECU for engine each one is made separately so I have to buy each one rather than having 5 made from the stock map.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 12, 2016, 11:42:01 am
Awesome mate, happy for you.
Cant wait to meet up one track
Post by: AJP on August 12, 2016, 01:33:37 pm
So the car has been collected and I made it home. Been a really long few days so was pretty tired and didn't go too mad with it on the way back.That looks smooth as hell. Impressive.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160811_202953_zpsifmzkxtx.jpg&hash=661a0f4f8f376d1d5f91f71ba3c7e73a4cdf6785)
I'm only able to have the one map so we've done a nice well rounded and safe one for road/track/top speed etc....
This is the result
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFB_IMG_1470955221025_zpsfp7fyghm.jpg&hash=a5eebbc9ec2ddca72cfb0a892bff487425926cb0)
As you can see peak numbers are good but nothing spectacular as it's more about what's under the graph and helping the engine handle my rather aggressive driving :signLOL:
Best peak numbers were 372bhp and 395.4lb/, Niki said with meth it's 380+ and 400+ all day.
This is mine compared to a stage2+ without anti surge.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fdiptic-294991879_zpswuhoiwl6.jpg&hash=8610c3446ec1f05f83a9277ed62547a5a4e94b9f)
You can see how mine (below) just comes in and holds torque and power whereas the normal K04 has to be mapped around the surge and can't hold it as well through some parts of the rev range.
Car was amazing on the way home. Slip road destroyer.
Filled up with V-power and this happened
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160811_214028_zpskegf0ehk.jpg&hash=b42a293b67330c712ed650f76f87974f51773c81)
Not sure if it's a problem with the car or I overfilled as I was tired but have filled up many many times and at that exact pump a couple of times without an issue before. Will be keeping an eye out and putting it on the ramp to double check.
It's not like they need another rave review but huge thanks to Niki and the lads for sorting a truly epic map and to Alex at AKS for putting it all together for me. Can't wait to get this baby on track.
Hope that was just a filling error though and not a split tank!!
Post by: Paradox1 on August 12, 2016, 02:05:07 pm
Can you do a little video of the exhaust please.
I wanted to book with EMP this next week but want to get an idea how loud it is
Post by: dansmith180 on August 12, 2016, 07:00:16 pm
You must be chuffed with her now.
Can you do a little video of the exhaust please.
I wanted to book with EMP this next week but want to get an idea how loud it is
Yeah it flies, just a shame it's been spoiled by the fuel issue as I'm a massive over thinker and been worrying about issues it could be all day. Has a thorough check and drive but all seems good. I will fill it up again when it's late so if it does happen it's not a huge inconvenience.
Will try to get a video this weekend :happy2:
Post by: AJP on August 12, 2016, 07:05:14 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on August 12, 2016, 07:13:52 pm
How does it compare to the Loba k03 Dan?
Not driven it enough to do a full comparison as this mapping has different throttle response to. At some points it feels slower but then you realise it's more controllable and once you fully plant it on a straight road it's in another league.
Will be out tonight to drive it on some roads I know well for a good comparison and then try to fill it up again
Post by: AJP on August 12, 2016, 07:18:14 pm
I'm sure you'll report back once you've had a proper blast in it!
Post by: ducman77 on August 12, 2016, 09:28:35 pm
Both times I was tired and distracted and both times I was amazed by how much fuel was on the floor before I noticed!!
Usually I just wait for the pump to click off automatically. Normally that works fine. But on the two occasions mentioned above it didn't work and it was fuel on the floor time :laugh:
Never figured out if it was a problem with the two pumps in question or whether the filler neck on the MK5 is a funny shape and sometimes the pump won't click itself off properly?? (Total guesswork here on my part :laugh:)
It never happened me in any other car. But there you go. I doubt it's anything wrong with your motor mate :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: Dan648v on August 13, 2016, 09:02:05 am
Post by: dansmith180 on August 13, 2016, 09:55:59 am
Dude just a quick question, when you bought those China discharge pipes did you get stung with any charges?
Oh yeah Alex messaged me like a month later and said he got a bill for £18 or something from DHL for them. Bit annoying but still way cheaper than alternatives
Post by: dansmith180 on August 13, 2016, 10:00:58 am
Also great news I filled up and all the petrol stayed in :jumpmove: :jumpmove:. I did do something on Alex's recommendation so that may have been the cure or maybe I was just a twat on Thursday night. Either way it's all good now. That's £100 already done at Shell in 27 hours :laugh:
Post by: Shoduchi on August 13, 2016, 10:45:27 am
Post by: Scoobykiller on August 13, 2016, 11:54:47 am
Post by: dansmith180 on August 13, 2016, 09:56:44 pm
Love this beast very similar to mine
Awesome! I'm really happy for your new weapon! :drinking:
Cheers boys :love:
Post by: ducman77 on August 14, 2016, 04:40:22 pm
So took her for a good drive last night on roads I know and just wow it's a weapon....
Also great news I filled up and all the petrol stayed in
Chuffed for you on both counts mate :smiley: :happy2: :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on September 11, 2016, 09:48:19 pm
First off I finally have some video of the exhaust
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKOgmrDjbzH/
Also fitted a GFB DV+ which I absolutely love, makes a nice little chirp when giving it some and I find it definitely makes the car respond quicker. Feels better around town and lower speed motorway cruising. Highly recommend it to anybody.
Took it to EMP who were very helpful and it's 100% not the exhaust making the rattling noises, sounded like it was coming from the gearbox and I had already suspected issues with that. So a mate hooked me up a very good deal on another box fitted so I did that. Also did the release bearing at the same time.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160827_153904_zps0hghtqpp.jpg&hash=b837c59a61070ff1079f134bb4b83f9fc24c7fdc)
Whilst in there noticed the DMF had a lot of play so possible that's an issue although it only had 7k or so on it :thinking:
Box back in went for a test drive and no difference with the rattle :fighting:. Have got a 20k newer box though and cost me a very small amount really so shout out to @DANBOY66 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=8622) for hooking me up :love:
Pretty sure it's the DMF now but whatever it is it's nothing major or dangerous so I'm just driving it and will see what happens.
Gave it a good clean in and out so took some pics. Also went out with a mate and did some filming and photos so hopefully have that lot edited and have some better quality stuff to post in the next few days.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FIMG_20160910_212444_zpsujjfdcr3.jpg&hash=fbca37c5d955780010dc880f2f8981cb895c2346)
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Tight fit
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Got 10 days off from Friday on so got a few good days planned aswell as a few days to polish and coat the car hopefully.
Post by: DANBOY66 on September 11, 2016, 09:54:25 pm
Always nice to have some positive feed back when you help someone out
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Post by: Dave J on September 12, 2016, 09:41:38 pm
Remember when my K04'd 1.8t spat a sheared diff pin through the gearbox bell housing. It must have been rattling around in there for a while - taught me that transmission fluid absolutely stinks!!
Car is looking great, and sounds gutsy on that vid! How clean can your car look after a week off, as it looks decent there!
Post by: ducman77 on September 13, 2016, 10:47:53 am
So jealous of your wheel, brake and tire set up. Just suit your car so, so well :happy2:
Sorry to hear your rattle isn't sorted :sad1:
Seems likely to be the DMF if there's lots of play in it.... Ho Humm..... as you say maybe just ignore it and keep trucking. Sort it out later :happy2:
Looking forward to more updates on your time off!
taught me that transmission fluid absolutely stinks!!
I once spilt almost a full gearbox worth of used transmission fluid on the garage floor. Cleaned it up with a big towel which I then put straight in the washing machine...... f*ckin hell..... destroyed the machine and all the pipes!! Transmission fluid STINKS :sick: :sick:
Post by: Spankiee on September 15, 2016, 09:47:27 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 15, 2016, 10:10:22 pm
Hmmm - that's annoying to hear about the rattle Dan - all that work and it's still there. As you say - at least the box is newer, along with the release bearing, so you can have confidence in those new bits!
Remember when my K04'd 1.8t spat a sheared diff pin through the gearbox bell housing. It must have been rattling around in there for a while - taught me that transmission fluid absolutely stinks!!
Car is looking great, and sounds gutsy on that vid! How clean can your car look after a week off, as it looks decent there!
Yeah there's always something with this car. I think I'd actually be bored if it worked properly for an extended period of time :stupid: :signLOL:.
Cheers, I was well chuffed with how the video came out. It doesn't need much tbf just some light scratches all over where I've been lazy and QD'd it too often when it's dirty and get some protection on the paint, wheels and glass for winter.
Car looking gorgeous Dan!!
So jealous of your wheel, brake and tire set up. Just suit your car so, so well :happy2:
Sorry to hear your rattle isn't sorted :sad1:
Seems likely to be the DMF if there's lots of play in it.... Ho Humm..... as you say maybe just ignore it and keep trucking. Sort it out later :happy2:
Looking forward to more updates on your time off!taught me that transmission fluid absolutely stinks!!
I once spilt almost a full gearbox worth of used transmission fluid on the garage floor. Cleaned it up with a big towel which I then put straight in the washing machine...... f*ckin hell..... destroyed the machine and all the pipes!! Transmission fluid STINKS :sick: :sick:
Thanks mate, I'm pretty happy with it now although i'd like some Forge rear brakes as I've :scared: :scared: myself a few times. And I'm a wheel whore so I'm definitely feeling some OZ's at some point.
As you say I'm just going to crack on and see what happens, can get a DMF at short notice so won't be off the road for long If it goes bang.
calipers look mint. way better than my s3's
You're too kind :love:
Post by: Andy on September 15, 2016, 11:44:52 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 20, 2016, 10:25:26 am
This is one epic car now Dan
Thank you very much :grin:
Post by: dansmith180 on September 20, 2016, 10:55:59 am
Took my mate out last Sunday and he couldn't understand how you can even make a 2 litre engine that fast lol, took him for a good blast and also saw an internet friend of mine in his GTR on the M40 so he gave us a quick show with machine gun noises out the back of his car. Then went and took some nice pictures and a couple of videos
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFB_IMG_1474324032706_zpsx6vdcfvp.jpg&hash=38ef69ec8082ee80f5d9c90777e11b7e95f886a2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFB_IMG_1474324028870_zpskfonriwr.jpg&hash=61c9847386b80bd35f3e40703d8de93139e786d8)
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Then on Monday took out a friend of a friend for a spin. He was over from Ireland after a long weekend trip to the 'ring and really got the itch to tune his MK5 or buy an ED30 but hadn't been in a highly modified one so my mate dropped me a message and I never say no to the chance to scare a passenger.
So after 20 minutes in the car he was a tad shell shocked and said I just cost him a lot of money :signLOL:.
Then had a few compliments and chats with customers throughout the week which was nice.
This weekend went to see Touring cars and see Jays Racekor for the first time since all the work was done and also since mine was mapped so we had a good laugh comparing the two.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20160917_175007_zpsgpplivfc.jpg&hash=f71c31b62002ffb080e13523626a21ddd81806f5)
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Great day out. Then Sunday off to BoostedUK meet in Aylesbury, didn't get a pic of them both together which is a bit silly considering how many pics I took this weekend.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFB_IMG_1474231955642_zpsff5x0odu.jpg&hash=42f131c7bd4bfb66ca27b3cbfbd7911d2f947db1)
Looking filthy after a hard weekend.
Then Jay pretty much on his own (as I'm useless and my hands were too fat) fitted the Polar FIS+ for me
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fdansmith180%2FMobile_Uploads%2Fdiptic128493143_zpsrvikt9a9.jpg&hash=dfd475e6a739da7ff7eb509d1ff8830e68506ae9)
Can't believe how long it took me to get one of these, it's absolutely OCD heaven
Also managed to upset the owner of a 66 plate M2 who couldn't pull away and then gave up to be quickly passed by an old Golf with silly stickers on. And a 16 plate C63S could not get away from me despite his best efforts although he didn't have much space to really build the speed and pull away. So overall very impressed with the car and just remembered why I love it so much.
Sorry for the gigantic update :innocent:
Post by: Paradox1 on September 20, 2016, 11:09:02 am
Whens the next meet in aylesbury?
Post by: dansmith180 on September 20, 2016, 11:17:24 am
Love it lol
Whens the next meet in aylesbury?
:happy2: :happy2:
3rd Sunday of the month, Akeman Inn Kingwood. I assume it's on in October but some of these things don't do the colder months. If you follow BoostedUK on FB or Insta they do regular updates :happy2:
Post by: Shoduchi on September 20, 2016, 01:46:59 pm
You can keep posting them. Great pictures and lovely little story too. :wink:
Post by: ducman77 on September 20, 2016, 01:51:08 pm
Sorry for the gigantic update :innocent:
Dude, we love the updates :smiley:
The giganticer the better :happy2:
Those race spec Porsches are pretty serious looking machines :drool:
Post by: prp74 on September 20, 2016, 05:27:41 pm
Post by: Ramigojag on September 20, 2016, 06:16:56 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on September 20, 2016, 06:53:25 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on September 21, 2016, 10:47:47 am
Hopefully it hasn't frozen on you too often hahaha, maybe time to put a Mk5 wheel back in :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Post by: horsemeat on September 21, 2016, 04:50:29 pm
Can I ask which gearbox you replaced yours with?? I am a bit paranoid about mine and was wondering if there's a particular code that's more desirable?
Post by: dansmith180 on September 22, 2016, 10:30:44 am
barstewards of a job that polar!
Hopefully it hasn't frozen on you too often hahaha, maybe time to put a Mk5 wheel back in :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Just a bit lol. I've only frozen it once it's behaving pretty nicely now and easy to fix. Love my 7 wheel too much :innocent:
What a beast! Nice work.
Can I ask which gearbox you replaced yours with?? I am a bit paranoid about mine and was wondering if there's a particular code that's more desirable?
Cheers mate, I actually don't know. As far as I know there isn't a particular code that's better than others. Just try and find as new/ clean/ and few miles as possible really. I believe all ratios are the same and dont think they did any major strengthening updates. They're very good from stock generally
Post by: Scoobykiller on October 24, 2016, 06:21:25 pm
I think mine may need changing
Crunching in 4th and whining.
So
Any body reckon its easy to swop over the lsd from ones box to another
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2016, 09:04:58 pm
Decided that all the black plastics were a bit faded and needed a refresh so I painted them matt black.
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So that was all done last weekend and I spent today prepping for the paintwork, glass and interior which I will update later and over the next couple of days
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 06, 2016, 09:21:30 pm
Post by: TAPPY on November 06, 2016, 10:33:25 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 06, 2016, 11:22:09 pm
Nice work dude
Looking good as usual dan :happy2:
Thank you gentlemen.
Found a couple of nice grey cars to park next to over the weekend.
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Full decontamination process
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Degreaser and snow foam
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Clay wasn't too bad, bit of over spray from when I did the plastics and the usual road tar.
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All clean
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Polishing up fairly well
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Post by: Shoduchi on November 07, 2016, 12:32:29 am
Just not a fan of the red lip of the front splitter but it's your car so it's the way you like it. :smiley:
Post by: teo_parvu on November 07, 2016, 11:09:13 am
Post by: xjay1337 on November 07, 2016, 11:53:28 am
:signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: Pesky jones on November 07, 2016, 12:36:45 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on November 07, 2016, 12:47:42 pm
Post by: Pesky jones on November 07, 2016, 12:53:23 pm
Post by: AJP on November 07, 2016, 12:54:56 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 07, 2016, 01:04:05 pm
"stage 3" ? :confused:
:signLOL: :signLOL:
:laugh: :laugh: I knew I'd get a few bites with that one.
I paid for stage 3 so I'll call it that :innocent:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 07, 2016, 01:09:35 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on November 07, 2016, 01:18:04 pm
@xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) I changed it for you :booty:
:signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Post by: xjay1337 on November 07, 2016, 04:57:07 pm
@xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) I changed it for you :booty:
:signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
For the amount he's spent on it, it bloody should be! :popcornsoda: :love:
Post by: dansmith180 on November 07, 2016, 05:05:26 pm
@xjay1337 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7542) I changed it for you :booty:
:signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
For the amount he's spent on it, it bloody should be! :popcornsoda: :love:
Hahahahahahahahaha. Touché :congrats:
Post by: Andy on November 08, 2016, 11:35:48 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on November 09, 2016, 12:00:39 am
Single stage polish
Gtechniq Serum coating
Arch liners removed, arches cleaned and undersealed
Interior cleaned and protected
Glass protected
Exhaust cleaned up
Garage midnight stud kit fitted
Plastics painted again :sad1:
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Very pleased with how she's come out. Definitely needed the clean up and protection. Got some real depth back in the paint, far from perfect but will do for her age and how much abuse she gets. Got some better pics my friend took coming at some point.
Post by: ChrisGT on November 09, 2016, 01:03:41 am
Chris
Post by: prp74 on November 09, 2016, 07:00:57 am
Post by: teo_parvu on November 09, 2016, 08:58:20 am
Post by: xjay1337 on November 09, 2016, 10:36:05 am
jking ily.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 16, 2016, 09:39:54 pm
Also would highly recommend the Garage Midnight Stud Kit to anyone considering it. I love how it looks and makes changing wheels mega easy. Also less likely to damage a caliper which drives me mad when I hear wheel and caliper donk into each other.
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Last Saturday saw a slow car go on the dyno :innocent:
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Post by: peter_booker2003 on November 16, 2016, 09:50:04 pm
Where did you get your wing mirror covers? I've been looking for some for ages.
Post by: dansmith180 on November 16, 2016, 10:03:03 pm
Cars looks incredible!
Where did you get your wing mirror covers? I've been looking for some for ages.
Thanks mate, got them off eBay actually. Just read carefully and make sure you get replacement caps and not just a stickers as some of the ads are pretty misleading
Post by: Andy on November 16, 2016, 11:44:20 pm
Post by: r5gtt on November 17, 2016, 12:24:21 am
Post by: Shoduchi on November 17, 2016, 12:58:49 am
Post by: croak2012 on November 17, 2016, 02:49:59 am
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 17, 2016, 09:29:50 am
Post by: dansmith180 on November 17, 2016, 01:13:52 pm
I wonder if mine is sticker or cap ? anyway to tell the difference ?
If it's a sticker I'd assume there's an edge on it somewhere. If you want find one then it'll be a whole unit not just a sticker.
I have their stud kit. It's 100% better than the previous h&r one that went orange instantly
Wow, I'd have expected better from H&R. Did they sort you out or did leave you to suck it up?
Post by: bonelorry on November 17, 2016, 02:52:36 pm
Post by: th3_f15t on November 18, 2016, 09:00:27 am
Post by: xjay1337 on November 18, 2016, 10:00:10 pm
Cheeky dan youre lucky im ill haha you do crack me up mate.
Car looks wixked.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 05, 2016, 09:00:52 pm
New ball joints, track rod ends and CV boot.
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Getting the tracking done and engine + gearbox oil change + spark plug change this coming Saturday.
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Also booked myself open pit lane day at Bedford on 20th Jan for a steal.
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Will strip the car and give it a good test on the day, hopefully got some R32 rear brakes and bucket seats going on soon. Bored of it being a street car now so time to lose a few KG's
Post by: Shoduchi on December 27, 2016, 09:45:45 am
More nice bits coming and some track time! :driver:
Post by: Dave J on December 27, 2016, 05:58:44 pm
You're welcome to the centre undertray from mine (need to fit the R32 one first), but looks as though the side mounts have had it!
Post by: AJP on December 27, 2016, 06:02:20 pm
I'm weighing up going for coilovers but seeing things like this holds me back a bit. What's your arch to floor measurement at the front?
Post by: dansmith180 on December 27, 2016, 06:54:25 pm
Ouch! Good work on the track day - Bedford's a good circuit, bit flat though!
You're welcome to the centre undertray from mine (need to fit the R32 one first), but looks as though the side mounts have had it!
That would be fantastic if I could, been speaking to a mate and can just drill some new holes as it's 3 that need doing and just fit an OEM one again. Yeah it's a bit boring maybe but given the potential weather issues and first time it'll be out there I think it's a safe bet and hopefully I don't break it :signLOL:
Was that a dip in the road Dan? Nothing else damaged I hope. I take it that was just from being low, although yours doesn't look too slammed on the V1s.
I'm weighing up going for coilovers but seeing things like this holds me back a bit. What's your arch to floor measurement at the front?
Nothing at all to do with the height on this one, it as all in tact on Wednesday when I put it back on after an oil change but I think sheer speed broke it :evilgrin:. Must have already been a tad weak from previous hits or something because it was a straight flat peice of road I was on when it went. Don't know on measurements can try to remember to look next time I'm at work for you.
Post by: AJP on December 27, 2016, 07:04:11 pm
Sheer speed as in air drag lifting it off?? Must have been going some! I fondly remember the sh*te undertray mk4s had. Ripped mine off completely in the end.Ouch! Good work on the track day - Bedford's a good circuit, bit flat though!
You're welcome to the centre undertray from mine (need to fit the R32 one first), but looks as though the side mounts have had it!
That would be fantastic if I could, been speaking to a mate and can just drill some new holes as it's 3 that need doing and just fit an OEM one again. Yeah it's a bit boring maybe but given the potential weather issues and first time it'll be out there I think it's a safe bet and hopefully I don't break it :signLOL:Was that a dip in the road Dan? Nothing else damaged I hope. I take it that was just from being low, although yours doesn't look too slammed on the V1s.
I'm weighing up going for coilovers but seeing things like this holds me back a bit. What's your arch to floor measurement at the front?
Nothing at all to do with the height on this one, it as all in tact on Wednesday when I put it back on after an oil change but I think sheer speed broke it :evilgrin:. Must have already been a tad weak from previous hits or something because it was a straight flat peice of road I was on when it went. Don't know on measurements can try to remember to look next time I'm at work for you.
That'd be great if you could, thanks. Wouldn't mind knowing the rear measurement too if it's not too much hassle. I know you rate the KWs. I'm just trying to weigh up the options. It's on H&R springs at the min, and it's 'ok' but I keep thinking I'd like it maybe 20mm or so lower!
Post by: xjay1337 on December 28, 2016, 01:35:18 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on December 28, 2016, 01:50:06 pm
See you at Bedford boi.
I'll make sure the back of my car is clean so you can enjoy watching it pull into the distance :booty:
Post by: Paradox1 on December 28, 2016, 02:06:20 pm
You sure you exhaust wont exceed it??
Post by: xjay1337 on December 28, 2016, 02:46:41 pm
See you at Bedford boi.
I'll make sure the back of my car is clean so you can enjoy watching it pull into the distance :booty:
Haha ill bring go pro for video proof eh.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 28, 2016, 02:47:29 pm
Dan whats the noise limit?
You sure you exhaust wont exceed it??
Static 101
Drive by 87.5 iirc.
May have to short shift by the sensor but I know a few noisy TFSI's have been there with no issues.
Post by: dansmith180 on December 28, 2016, 02:49:15 pm
See you at Bedford boi.
I'll make sure the back of my car is clean so you can enjoy watching it pull into the distance :booty:
Haha ill bring go pro for video proof eh.
sh*t, forgot you had a camera :scared:
Post by: Orc on December 28, 2016, 04:47:08 pm
Post by: farhan.ali on December 29, 2016, 02:46:48 am
8 months into owning my car im ready for more power... however at 130k on my BWA im nervous :thinking:
but will be taking it one step at time starting with a full service...
i have handling out the way with Bilstein b14 coilovers, whiteline anti lift kit and anti roll bars... so lookin to go for a safe stage 2+ with a set of good brakes... and ill be out on the track by summer hopefully :driver:
Post by: dansmith180 on December 31, 2016, 11:23:45 am
Awesome Dan what a steal that is!! Buzz master track demolisher going too??
Yes these two will finally be on track together :pomppomp:
just read this over the last two days what a journey youve had with your car lol.
8 months into owning my car im ready for more power... however at 130k on my BWA im nervous :thinking:
but will be taking it one step at time starting with a full service...
i have handling out the way with Bilstein b14 coilovers, whiteline anti lift kit and anti roll bars... so lookin to go for a safe stage 2+ with a set of good brakes... and ill be out on the track by summer hopefully :driver:
Thanks mate, yeah it's been a real rollercoaster at times but we all do it for the love as there's nothing in the world I enjoy more than a good drive when it's working properly.
Yeah 130k is fairly high but as long as you make sure all the common bits are in good nic and service it well and regularly it should be fine. These engines so need a little TLC but they're pretty damn strong if the get it. Maybe see you out on track sometime then :evilgrin:
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Post by: AJP on January 08, 2017, 05:15:27 pm
Post by: Pagejack on January 08, 2017, 10:34:17 pm
Give it 3 years I'll be up there with you lol :smiley:
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Post by: Shoduchi on January 10, 2017, 03:44:10 pm
Post by: RBS on January 14, 2017, 08:53:13 am
Post by: xjay1337 on January 16, 2017, 04:24:32 pm
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Adding more to the shopping list.
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In a bid to finally be quicker than me he removed his rear seats, left his gym bag in though....
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Post by: dansmith180 on January 16, 2017, 05:37:00 pm
Was a good day, gearbox oil changed and some cleaning + prep for Friday sorted. Had a Dominos and the dog came to help for a bit
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Post by: Trow81 on January 16, 2017, 06:07:00 pm
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Post by: ducman77 on January 16, 2017, 07:31:43 pm
Your Team Dynamics look better than others I've seen. What spec and offset are they? Are the centre caps something special?
Sorry for the numpty questions, but I just love the look of them and am seriously thinking of a similar set up for my motor (if you don't mind of course
Post by: dansmith180 on January 16, 2017, 11:34:51 pm
Looking so cool Dan!!
Your Team Dynamics look better than others I've seen. What spec and offset are they? Are the centre caps something special?
Sorry for the numpty questions, but I just love the look of them and am seriously thinking of a similar set up for my motor (if you don't mind of course
Thanks mate, they're Matt Black 18x8j ET45 with the centre caps they all come with. I think that the stud kit and being Matt not Gloss helps the caliper and other accents pop more and looks better overall. I don't own the look lol I'd be flattered if someone liked mine enough to to copy. Knowing me I'll have new wheels soon anyways :innocent:
Post by: ducman77 on January 17, 2017, 01:21:59 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 26, 2017, 10:59:12 pm
Was an awesome day, early start which I hate and damn cold but that's about the only reason I had to complain all day. Was beautiful and clear literally the whole day and by the time lunch was over the track was absolutely perfect for tyres and turbos alike.
The Michelin PS4's are a great road tyre and although they still had plenty of grip on the track they really were let down by poor feedback and soft sidewalls. They definitely feel a bit numb and I was guessing corner speeds for the first couple of sessions but they came to life a bit with some temperature and are still a great all round tyre but I do want something more hardcore for the next day out.
Overall the car performed very well with zero issues, it definitely needs stiffening up a bit and a front ARB to bring it into line. It ate the front brake pads very quickly though and the discs are now discoloured :innocent: but the yellowstuffs were always a cheap pad so I'm not surprised.
Cannot wait for the next one.
A short video Jay took for me. Please ignore the embarrassing chatter and my fat face in the stupid helmet. This was the second session and I was starting to build some confidence and push harder which lead to it being quite messy at times but a lot of fun. The beauty of Bedford is almost endless run off so you can just go mental with no fear.
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Post by: rich83 on January 26, 2017, 11:37:11 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on January 27, 2017, 12:28:32 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on January 27, 2017, 02:28:30 pm
Love the pics Dan! If you complain of your Yellowstuff I don't know how my Redstuff will handle the semi-slicks... :confused:
Thanks mate, the yellowstuffs are adequate and a good all rounder for the road but just couldn't keep up with the heat on the track. Basically the same as the tyres really.
Post by: Paradox1 on January 27, 2017, 03:37:23 pm
Love the pics Dan! If you complain of your Yellowstuff I don't know how my Redstuff will handle the semi-slicks... :confused:
Thanks mate, the yellowstuffs are adequate and a good all rounder for the road but just couldn't keep up with the heat on the track. Basically the same as the tyres really.
Liked the Video Dan. Any idea what tyres and brakes your going to try next~?
Post by: dansmith180 on January 27, 2017, 04:23:10 pm
Love the pics Dan! If you complain of your Yellowstuff I don't know how my Redstuff will handle the semi-slicks... :confused:
Thanks mate, the yellowstuffs are adequate and a good all rounder for the road but just couldn't keep up with the heat on the track. Basically the same as the tyres really.
Liked the Video Dan. Any idea what tyres and brakes your going to try next~?
:happy2:
I'm thinking Mintex M1144 and either Federal 595 RSR's or Nankangs NS-2R's.
Post by: Shoduchi on January 27, 2017, 07:06:30 pm
Thanks mate, the yellowstuffs are adequate and a good all rounder for the road but just couldn't keep up with the heat on the track. Basically the same as the tyres really.I say the same of my Redstuff. I don't know if Mintex has good pads for my calipers. Last time I saw I didn't find. These are cheap enough to replace when needed and didn't fade on track (yet). :smiley:
Post by: dansmith180 on January 28, 2017, 10:46:34 am
Thanks mate, the yellowstuffs are adequate and a good all rounder for the road but just couldn't keep up with the heat on the track. Basically the same as the tyres really.I say the same of my Redstuff. I don't know if Mintex has good pads for my calipers. Last time I saw I didn't find. These are cheap enough to replace when needed and didn't fade on track (yet). :smiley:
Mintex should have something as those calipers are on a couple of different cars.
Yeah my yellows never fully faded but sometimes one corner would be a bit numb but then better feel in the next one, probably due to lack of material mostly. For the price they're a decent pad IMO. But time for something better.
Post by: xjay1337 on January 28, 2017, 08:16:05 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on January 28, 2017, 09:00:40 pm
Project mus ftw...or endlessI've received a quote of Project Mu HC+ for my calipers. A bit too expensive for me at the moment (£285+VAT+shipping)! :surprised: I've just sent an email to Endless asking if they make TRZ brake pads for Brembo 17Z (the correct size to use with Brembo 18Z calipers with MB ML450 350 mm discs). Lets wait for the reply. :smiley:
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Took another 15kg or so out of the back just by removing door cards, carpets and trims. You know just the standard creature comforts :signLOL:
Also ordered some Corbeau Club Sports for the front and hopefully save another 15kg's or so. They'll be here end of March hopefully.
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Cars booked into AKS on the 6th March to fix some issues and also tighten up my front and nicely. Managed to pick up some bargains to try and reign in the understeer :rolleye:
Post by: Pesky jones on February 14, 2017, 01:15:00 am
Post by: dansmith180 on February 14, 2017, 08:17:17 am
Nice! So it turns out you can use your arm rest after all. Nice seats. Harness bar and harnesses or just keeping the seatbelts? Bar will add stiffness as well :evilgrin:
Yes thankfully you can. Chances are I will just keep seatbelts as I really don't like harnesses to be honest. Bit a rear brace of some sort is on the list once the front is tightened up.
Post by: Orc on February 14, 2017, 09:00:58 am
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 14, 2017, 06:19:35 pm
Still got the sound deadening in there lad ;-)
Post by: rich83 on February 14, 2017, 08:05:55 pm
Still got the sound deadening in there lad ;-)
And all the door cards and roof lining and carpet.
Post by: dansmith180 on February 14, 2017, 09:47:40 pm
Still got the sound deadening in there lad ;-)
Yeah it's an absolute twat to get off and I wasnt feeling the challenge at the time :signLOL:
Still got the sound deadening in there lad ;-)
And all the door cards and roof lining and carpet.
Only the front door cards are left actually :innocent:
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 14, 2017, 10:34:19 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 14, 2017, 10:52:59 pm
I started looking at abs panels to rivnut on to replace door cards 0:-)
Oooo that's a good idea. Although they're already surprisingly clean it's just flat plastic and a speaker. I want carbon door skins on the front
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 14, 2017, 11:58:58 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on February 15, 2017, 08:08:09 am
Mine will be half painted, probably. Bloody Seats lol.
:signLOL:
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Went to London for a few snaps of Jay and Ben's Rocco's last night
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Post by: AJP on March 11, 2017, 07:45:38 pm
Post by: Shoduchi on March 11, 2017, 08:47:37 pm
Pity you have to sell suspension upgrades to recover some funds. :sad1:
Post by: jonnym on March 13, 2017, 06:22:59 pm
Post by: xjay1337 on March 17, 2017, 03:14:02 pm
Like these photos....seen the R in Thatcham aswell :grin:but u never hit me up to hang out :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Post by: rdfcpete on March 19, 2017, 01:36:37 pm
When are you and Jay planning another trip to Bedford? On my doorstep you see, good excuse to burn some carbon again if it's the bigger layout :evilgrin:
Post by: dansmith180 on March 20, 2017, 05:56:12 pm
Some good work here Dan, I like the whole look - can sorta appreciate it more in some strange ways now I've moved to a 430d after 11 years of warm/hot hatches :innocent:
When are you and Jay planning another trip to Bedford? On my doorstep you see, good excuse to burn some carbon again if it's the bigger layout :evilgrin:
Thanks mate, probably be a while as it's mostly evening sessions for now and next time I'm on track will be July at VagTuner. Probably go back towards the end of the season when they're nice and cheap again.
Post by: dansmith180 on March 20, 2017, 05:58:04 pm
Like these photos....seen the R in Thatcham aswell :grin:but u never hit me up to hang out :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Exactly, moved onto the big boys and forgotten about us. Need to see what this overpowered Micra can do
Post by: jonnym on March 29, 2017, 08:42:16 pm
Like these photos....seen the R in Thatcham aswell :grin:but u never hit me up to hang out :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Post by: jonnym on March 29, 2017, 08:44:01 pm
Lol im waiting for you.....
Like these photos....seen the R in Thatcham aswell :grin:but u never hit me up to hang out :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
Exactly, moved onto the big boys and forgotten about us. Need to see what this overpowered Micra can do
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Decent wash
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Got some sticky rubber to try and make second gear more useable when chasing things on slip roads
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Still waiting for my f*cking seats :fighting: :fighting:
Mid May apparently
But i got something very special yesterday and will get some pics up in a few days.
Post by: AJP on April 13, 2017, 09:53:52 pm
Done some standard maintenance bits (again)Something special...?
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Decent wash
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Got some sticky rubber to try and make second gear more useable when chasing things on slip roads
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Still waiting for my f*cking seats :fighting: :fighting:
Mid May apparently
But i got something very special yesterday and will get some pics up in a few days.
Give us a clue!
Post by: dansmith180 on April 13, 2017, 10:14:02 pm
Post by: AJP on April 13, 2017, 10:16:18 pm
EDIT: Correction. RS injectors for a bigger turbo?!
Post by: dansmith180 on April 13, 2017, 10:23:48 pm
Hmmm. Can only be new rims..?
EDIT: Correction. RS injectors for a bigger turbo?!
Wish it was the second one :signLOL:.
I've test fitted one so far but hurt myself so couldn't coat and fit the rest today. Hopefully be able to sort them tomorrow.
Post by: AJP on April 13, 2017, 10:24:52 pm
Look forward to the update!Hmmm. Can only be new rims..?
EDIT: Correction. RS injectors for a bigger turbo?!
Wish it was the second one :signLOL:.
I've test fitted one so far but hurt myself so couldn't coat and fit the rest today. Hopefully be able to sort them tomorrow.
Post by: dansmith180 on April 13, 2017, 10:28:59 pm
Look forward to the update!Hmmm. Can only be new rims..?
EDIT: Correction. RS injectors for a bigger turbo?!
Wish it was the second one :signLOL:.
I've test fitted one so far but hurt myself so couldn't coat and fit the rest today. Hopefully be able to sort them tomorrow.
Cheers buddy, can't wait to give it a wash and get them on.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 13, 2017, 10:48:09 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 15, 2017, 12:26:03 pm
O.Z Superturismo LM's 18x8 ET48 in matte black
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I absolutely love them. And flew through its MOT aswell. 6 in a row without an advisory :jumpmove:
Post by: rdfcpete on April 15, 2017, 12:39:07 pm
On par with the times I've been when it queues around the dotte H straight towards the penultimate gantry corner even when open :surprised: :grin:
Doing a few trips this year, hopefully catch you although I'm avoiding the Bank Holidays like the plague haha.
Glad you got your mitts on some OzSTLM's! Nice light'ish wheel, can't go wrong with track focused multispokes on Steel Grey.
My story about ST's is I fitted a 15" set to my Fiat Punto (first car) back in 2004, the front left of which promptly divorced me and the car at 52mph on the A605 :laugh: :grin: .... which turned out to be wrong bolt type #liveandlearn :signLOL: Was my first ever 999 call :rolleye:
Post by: AJP on April 15, 2017, 12:59:03 pm
That's one wheel I've always loved. It's a classic. Good move!
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 15, 2017, 01:08:49 pm
Post by: prp74 on April 15, 2017, 01:14:42 pm
Post by: PatchySan on April 15, 2017, 02:58:39 pm
Out of curiosity do they take taper bolts than the standard radius bolts on our VWs?
Post by: Shoduchi on April 15, 2017, 03:36:26 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on April 15, 2017, 08:19:18 pm
@rdfcpete (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=590) no 'Ring for me unfortunately, yeah from what I've seen it's mental out there atm. Oh wow i bet that made you ruin your pants :scared:
@PatchySan (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6709) they came with a fitting kit with radius bolts but they look longer than stock ones. I've got the stud kit with radius nuts and they fit nicely.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 15, 2017, 08:22:42 pm
Just spotted you went for '8's, constantly kicking the cars head in?
Post by: dansmith180 on April 15, 2017, 08:27:34 pm
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Met up with someone I've been following for ages to have a chat and look at the car in the metal.
This is his Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jakeedg/
Post by: dansmith180 on April 15, 2017, 08:28:55 pm
Just spotted you went for '8's, constantly kicking the cars head in?
Yeah i don't really use it for work anymore so only comes out to get abused really. I'll check them after a bit and if they're coked up I'll go back to 7's.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 15, 2017, 08:29:51 pm
Have you seen the NGK 'race' plugs :surprised: Not cheap but if its not getting used that much.... :evilgrin:
Post by: dansmith180 on April 15, 2017, 08:35:33 pm
Have you seen the NGK 'race' plugs :surprised: Not cheap but if its not getting used that much.... :evilgrin:
Hahaha, yeah i spotted those, i change mine too often to spend £120 a time lol.
Post by: xjay1337 on April 16, 2017, 09:43:25 am
Wheels are sikh.
Post by: Kai96 on April 16, 2017, 10:18:56 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 16, 2017, 11:49:55 pm
Jake is a cool guy.
Wheels are sikh.
Yes he is, cheers darling.
One of the best cars on the forum, really like everything you've done. Wheels look really good :congrats:
Thanks very much mate, that means a lot :notworthy:
Post by: Ollie6R on April 18, 2017, 10:11:32 am
Post by: dansmith180 on April 18, 2017, 02:11:45 pm
Love this, looks great on the OZ's :party:
Thanks mate :love:
Post by: dansmith180 on June 21, 2017, 07:45:19 pm
Went to a regular meet with some bro's
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Seats finally showed up
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Took me way longer than I care to admit to get them onto the frames and lined up correctly. This was just to test fit as I still had to sort some buckles out for them
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Really like the way the feel although very different position from the oem seats. Makes you wanna drive like a nutter all the time lol.
Couple of weeks ago this happened at 2am
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Nearside KW spring went bang. Didn't even hit anything must have already been damaged and gave way. I'm very lucky it happened when it did as I had slowed down to 35ish and was nearly home so I limped her back.
Cars been sitting on the drive since the spring broke but still fitted the seats
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Current plans are
Fit new springs
Thorough clean in and out
Fit track wheels
Trip to AKS for front roll bar and couple of bits
Paint drivers side rear arch
Try not to embarrass myself at VagTuner
Post by: AJP on June 21, 2017, 08:31:59 pm
Crap news about the spring though. That could have been nasty. They're not that old are they? Are you going to try and get KW to shoulder the cost? I've heard a few stories about them being a bit 'difficult' with things like this though. For what it's worth... there's a recent thread from someone on here who says his boss is the head of KW UK or something. A search should find it. Might offer a bit of leverage if they're aware there's a bit of chat about it on a forum, if you know what I mean!
Post by: AJP on June 21, 2017, 08:35:06 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=113203.msg1087415.msg#1087415
Not sure it's any use but you never know.
Post by: dansmith180 on June 21, 2017, 09:24:52 pm
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
Post by: AJP on June 21, 2017, 09:32:16 pm
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) cheers for that mate. Yeah they're 3 1/2 years old which isn't old enough to expect that to happen.There's probably a cleverly-worded disclaimer of sorts hidden away in the little booklet you get in the box, that makes it easy for them and hard for the consumer, with this kind of thing.
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
I suppose 25% is something though.
The main thing - you were crawling when it happened, and you and the rest of the car are ok. Can't imagine how I'd deal with a front corner suddenly dropping at speed
Post by: dansmith180 on June 21, 2017, 09:35:57 pm
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) cheers for that mate. Yeah they're 3 1/2 years old which isn't old enough to expect that to happen.There's probably a cleverly-worded disclaimer of sorts hidden away in the little booklet you get in the box, that makes it easy for them and hard for the consumer, with this kind of thing.
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
I suppose 25% is something though.
The main thing - you were crawling when it happened, and you and the rest of the car are ok. Can't imagine how I'd deal with a front corner suddenly dropping at speed
Yeah you're always up against it with big companies like that. Yeah made I big big noise but didn't throw the car off much at that speed. About a minute earlier I was well into the fun part of the speedo so tbh I just thank f*ck that wasn't the end for me and or the car :signLOL:
Post by: AJP on June 21, 2017, 09:39:51 pm
Sh*t... that's a bit scary to think about. So don't think about it@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) cheers for that mate. Yeah they're 3 1/2 years old which isn't old enough to expect that to happen.There's probably a cleverly-worded disclaimer of sorts hidden away in the little booklet you get in the box, that makes it easy for them and hard for the consumer, with this kind of thing.
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
I suppose 25% is something though.
The main thing - you were crawling when it happened, and you and the rest of the car are ok. Can't imagine how I'd deal with a front corner suddenly dropping at speed
Yeah you're always up against it with big companies like that. Yeah made I big big noise but didn't throw the car off much at that speed. About a minute earlier I was well into the fun part of the speedo so tbh I just thank f*ck that wasn't the end for me and or the car :signLOL:
Onwards and upwards!
Post by: xjay1337 on June 23, 2017, 02:52:36 pm
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) cheers for that mate. Yeah they're 3 1/2 years old which isn't old enough to expect that to happen.There's probably a cleverly-worded disclaimer of sorts hidden away in the little booklet you get in the box, that makes it easy for them and hard for the consumer, with this kind of thing.
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
I suppose 25% is something though.
The main thing - you were crawling when it happened, and you and the rest of the car are ok. Can't imagine how I'd deal with a front corner suddenly dropping at speed
Issue though is I know Dan subjects his springs to a lot of stress.
Especially his bed springs... :party: :P :popcornsoda:
Post by: rich83 on October 19, 2017, 12:31:29 am
@AJP (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11926) cheers for that mate. Yeah they're 3 1/2 years old which isn't old enough to expect that to happen.There's probably a cleverly-worded disclaimer of sorts hidden away in the little booklet you get in the box, that makes it easy for them and hard for the consumer, with this kind of thing.
We're actually a KW dealer at work so I spoke to one of the main guys for KW UK (about 6 times in 48hours) and we ended up at 25% discount and if I send the broken spring back they will do full analysis on it. Bollocks deal really but their perspective is they have no idea what stresses and strains the spring has been subjected too and hold no responsibility unless it's proven to be a defect.
I suppose 25% is something though.
The main thing - you were crawling when it happened, and you and the rest of the car are ok. Can't imagine how I'd deal with a front corner suddenly dropping at speed
Issue though is I know Dan subjects his springs to a lot of stress.
Especially his bed springs... :party: :P :popcornsoda:
I think you are partially to blame for that.
Post by: Molesy on October 19, 2017, 09:40:51 pm
Wish i had the time and money to do this kind of build, maybe one day!
Molesy :happy2:
Post by: dansmith180 on October 19, 2017, 10:02:16 pm
Epic thread, Epic car! Looks lovely and goes like stink - loving the OZ's, they're as little old school and must say I do like the red accent on the splitter not seen that before :smiley: Scary with the spring but as you said lucky you weren't doing motorway+ speeds when it happened :scared:
Wish i had the time and money to do this kind of build, maybe one day!
Molesy :happy2:
Thanks a lot mate. Havnt really updated this thread for a while since Photobucket got stingy and messed up my pictures lol. I'm on Instagram as gtimandan and update that more regularly 👍
Post by: Paradox1 on October 20, 2017, 10:04:33 am
Issue though is I know Dan subjects his springs to a lot of stress.
Especially his bed springs... :party: :P :popcornsoda:
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Post by: teo_parvu on December 01, 2017, 10:18:36 pm
Those black Superturismo are perfect for your gray car, Dan. :happy2:
Post by: shannon-ob on February 06, 2020, 05:01:01 pm
Is this car still alive Dan :)
Also, wanted to know where the alloy expansion tank is from?
Shannon
Post by: phrozen on May 06, 2020, 03:29:34 pm