MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: E30Dom on April 16, 2011, 09:45:27 am
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Hey all,
Thought it was about time i stuck some photos up of my Ed30... So far all i've done is LED number plate bulbs, LED sidelights, satin blacked the VW badge and removed the GTi badge on the boot... oh and given it it's first detail...
She's going in MOnday for a new water pump and cam belt under warranty which will sort the scuufing/squeaking noise cominig from the engine... Then Having the 40k service done in May by APS and should get their Stage 1 remap at the same time...
Future mods include ITG Maxogen CAI, Milltek TBE, Twintercooler and Stage 2 map, with lots of suspension mods, coilovers, ARB's, UNibrace, bushes, TD pr1.2s etc...
Here she is now...
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Thanks for looking...
Dom
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OK, so have had some luck...
VW agreed to replaced the water pump under warranty to fix the squeaking... along with thi sthey replaced the cambelt and tensioners... Also because the service light came on 1 month after owning the car I had a little moan, so they offered to give a complimentary service, a 40k/4 year one which got them to include spark plugs...
So she was all up together, but the service didn;t included brake fluid... So, have been in contact previously with APD Performance down here in Dorset about the service, before I knew i was getting it FOC, so got them to change the brake fluid to SuperBlue and put in a new air filter... as this wasn't part of the service ?!?! weird...
While she was there I had them put REVO stage 1 map on as they are Revo dealers, and boy has it transformed the car! Absolutely awesome...
This weekend I gave her another polish, but also was getting sick of the usual prob of rusty bells on the brake discs... so went from
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too...
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More to come...
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A few other detail pics from this weekend...
This first one will change once my MY10 Polo antenna arrives...
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Thanks for looking...
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very nice Ed30... is it manual or DSG?
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Manual :laugh: DSG is quicker though :grin:
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Not currently it's not :P (unless YOU wanna prove me wrong ;) :signLOL: )
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I think youll be somewhat surprised :signLOL: :grin:
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:congrats:
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:driver:
car looks good though!!
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Cheers bud, she's coming on slowly but surely to the condition I want her in... :drinking:
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Lovely Edition!
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Thanks to JKM Rolling Road day I was able to see what difference the Revo Stage 1 remap gave, Thanks APD Performance!
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But has got me wanting more...
Future Mods will include;
Milltek TBE with sports cat
RS4 Fuel Valve
Uprated HPFP
ITG Intake
THS Intercooler
Revo Stage 2 map...
With that I'll need;
Uprated clutch
LSD
Bigger front brakes!
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But has got me wanting more...
Future Mods will include;
Milltek TBE with sports cat
RS4 Fuel Valve
Uprated HPFP
ITG Intake
THS Intercooler
Revo Stage 2 map...
With that I'll need;
Uprated clutch
LSD
Bigger front brakes!
^^^^ :signLOL:
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There's plenty of help here on this forum :evilgrin:
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Just spoke to VW Customer Service re Build No./Plaque... so hopefully hear back from Jenny soon :)
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Oooo let me know how you go. Keep meaning to ring but feel a bit bad bothering them about a metal plaque. Daft I know lol Car looks lovely mate. How much do VW charge for the polo aerial?
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I got it off ebay in the end, paid about £13...
Yeah it was your post about the build plaque that reminded me to make the call... lol
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I got it off ebay in the end, paid about £13...
Yeah it was your post about the build plaque that reminded me to make the call... lol
LOL Well I have the whole week off, guess I should pull my finger out!
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Just had a call from Jenny @VW Customer Service...
Car is no. 746 and will be sending me my plaque out today recorded delivery... Nice one! :happy2:
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Look what arrived yesterday...
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So fitted...
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Team dynamics Pro race 1.2 Alloys with Continental Sport Contact 5 tyres fitted ;)
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2012 will see a New uprated Sachs clutch to handle the extra power of stage 2 Revo!
Also have to go on is a rear wiper blank... and hopefully some GAZ coilovers...
:)
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I do like a silver ED30. Will you be selling the Pescaras?
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Lovely looking car :happy2: First registered in my part of the world by the original reg no :smiley:
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What parts that Gaz? I'll tell you if ya right ;)
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South/west wales...
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Yep yo're right bud! :happy2:
Another pic of the wheels on...
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Also yesterdays mod, cnc'd glass rear wiper blank...
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Also, booked in on the 2nd of February to have the clutch sorted, it will be nice just to be able to turn the settings back up to FULL power ;)
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Big Thanks to Ed and Andy at APS at Brackley, top work as usual... This time fitting my Sachs up rated 400ftlb clutch, and new LUK DmF... Feels superb and has bedded in nicely... Settings turned back up on Revo to B8T5F9 and absolutely flying...
Also added new centre caps to the Pr1.2's...
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Looking at GAZ coilovers next or brakes...
Insurance due at end of month, got it down to 670 :-)
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Lovely looking car mate. Aiming to get my GT TDI something like this look wise :happy2:
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great looking car mate
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Thanks guys...
With summer round the corner I thought it was about time to give the car a decent detail...
Out comes the rotary polisher... Left work early to get the car washed, clayed and dried and in the garage... Thought i'd start tonight and finish off tomorrow, 1 rear quarter panel, 1 rear door and half the roof...
Some shots...
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Sorry about the crap iphone pics... will charge the camera tonight and take some as i go tomorrow...
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Some better pics...
Flake Pop...
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Using a Silverline Rotary, with Mezerna polishing pads and 203s polish, finished with Werkstat Prime, Acrylic Jett and topped of with Dodo Supernatural...
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Small update, a new Grill badge...
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Hopefully some bigger updates soon...
Dom
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Very nice. :happy2:
Are the led sidelights bright enough during the day to act as daytime running lights? Also, do they look okay in the dark with the standard dipped/full (less white) lights?
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Leds are noticeable, but not bright like drl's... Always like the idea of fitting drl into som standard headlights... You can get white looking bulbs that look ok with led sidelight bulbs... Think Mandy's are the best i've seen... non-xenon.
Some pics from todays clean...
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Dom
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Loving your work! :congrats:
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A few new bits...
APR Fuel pump, gives alot more flow than the standard and can keep the high pressures performance tuning requires...(130bar!)
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A couple of bits imported from America;
UNIBrace XB
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UNIbrace UB
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XB Fitted last night(rear seats yet to go back in);
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Just waiting on my EVOMS intake from america and it's off to JKM to for tweaks on the map and regain the power it should have!
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Woohoo!! :jumpmove:
Booked in Thursday 21st June @JKM to have the APR pump installed with a new follower, BCS Stainless Sports exhaust mated to the Pipewerx 3"Downpipe, EVOMS intake fitted and the stage 2 map tweaked to suit... VERY excited...
Have also just put a deposit down on some Scirocco R 345mm brakes to keep the extra power under reigns...
:)
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Good news Dom.
I've literally just got back from a trip to JKM for some tweaks :wink:, and will be fitting my 345mm R32 brakes on Monday. Looks like we're (spookily) heading in the same direction following the last RR day.
Only minor difference is the K04 turbo in yours, which will make a minor difference I guess :signLOL:
You heading up to inters next weekend?
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Haha... that was a n expensive day at JKM for us both it seems! Tell us more matey, what you had done and whats the difference like?
Not going to inters this year, just too much on, and feeling pretty wiped out with all the purchasing going on the last couple of weeks...
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Haha... that was a n expensive day at JKM for us both it seems! Tell us more matey, what you had done and whats the difference like?
Not going to inters this year, just too much on, and feeling pretty wiped out with all the purchasing going on the last couple of weeks...
K03 stage 2+ now on
Pulls so much harder through the mid range. Totally transforms the car - feels much more alive.
You are definitely in for a treat next Thursday Dom :happy2:
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^^^^
I was at JKM yesterday! Had my UNIbrace UB fitted. :happy2:
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Was speaking to Kate about you earlier Robin (around the time you phoned :wink:). Looking forward to your UB review :happy2:
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you might aswell get an rs4 fuel return valve when ur fitting the fuel pump bud :happy2:
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JKM have advised I don't need the RS4 valve...
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Was speaking to Kate about you earlier Robin (around the time you phoned :wink:). Looking forward to your UB review :happy2:
....I wondered why my ears were burning.
UNIbrace UB Review now updated :happy2:
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JKM have advised I don't need the RS4 valve...
Same here.
I have absolute faith in JKM, so didn't even question why...
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Haha... that was a n expensive day at JKM for us both it seems! Tell us more matey, what you had done and whats the difference like?
Not going to inters this year, just too much on, and feeling pretty wiped out with all the purchasing going on the last couple of weeks...
K03 stage 2+ now on
Pulls so much harder through the mid range. Totally transforms the car - feels much more alive.
You are definitely in for a treat next Thursday Dom :happy2:
Passenger ride next RR day Gareth? :grin: would like to see how 2+ goes :driver:
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No probs Graeme :happy2:
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the standard valve only returns 130 bar and the rs6 gives 136 bar if im not mistaken.... just a bit extra fuel 2 play with :wink:
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But with a healthy cam follower and PRV you shouldn't need it...
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Well another happy JKM customer...
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Well after upping the power it was time to up the braking...
Purchased from Mr AKS, was a Scirocco R setup that came straight off a new car and he ran on his car for 10k, but came with new pads...
A quick machine polish and a couple of coats of poorboys wheel sealant et voila...
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... one MINT set of calipers! :love:
Ordered a litre of ATE Super Blue(which I use anyway) ready for the swap next Saturday... can't wait! :) :party:
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You'll see/feel a difference almost immediately. Wished I had fiited my R brakes sooner to my GTI. Although, just before I sold the GTI the brake fluid was changed and made a hell of a difference. You'll love 'em!
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Are you leaving the brakes black or painting them?
Are they any different to R32 or S3 brakes?
:smiley:
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Are you leaving the brakes black or painting them?
Are they any different to R32 or S3 brakes?
:smiley:
Leaving them black, as it's going with the silver/black/dark grey contrast theme I'm going with... Stealthy... Will try pick up some black rears one day...
They look the same shape as S3 calipers...
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Are you leaving the brakes black or painting them?
Are they any different to R32 or S3 brakes?
:smiley:
Leaving them black, as it's going with the silver/black/dark grey contrast theme I'm going with... Stealthy... Will try pick up some black rears one day...
They look the same shape as S3 calipers...
Our cars are gonna look almost the same lol!
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Are you leaving the brakes black or painting them?
Are they any different to R32 or S3 brakes?
:smiley:
Leaving them black, as it's going with the silver/black/dark grey contrast theme I'm going with... Stealthy... Will try pick up some black rears one day...
They look the same shape as S3 calipers...
Our cars are gonna look almost the same lol!
Yeah stop copying me! :P
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I think you'll find it's the other way round! :P
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Dom/Mandy,
There is certainly some kind of connection here :signLOL:
Paul
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Haha Paul!
More Brake pics I'm afraid...
Right have cleaned the discs up ready for fitting Saturday... Wire brushed them down and painted the circumference edge and bells silver, and polished the other caliper...
Can't wait to get these fitted...
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Also purchased a RCD510 Head Unit from a 2012 Golf R, which was swapped straight out for a RNS510 to avoid the silly mark up, so is the latest version with the premium 8 sound quality... Very happy, just need to get the code for my RCD500 before removal to sell on.. :pomppomp:
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Hurry up and get the brakes on Dom - they are a fantastic upgrade :happy2:
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Today I fitted my 2012 RCD510 from a Golf R with Premium 8 and latest high res screen. It came from the car after being swapped straight away for a retro fitted RNS510 to avoid the stupid options cost. Fitted after paying £31 to VW for an aerial adapter... But transforms look of the dash...
From;
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Well Pleased with it! Paid £200 delivered :)
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Stop playing with head units and get the brakes on!
No dab with that rcd?
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Brakes are being fitted Saturday :happy2:
Head unit is helping pass the time :grin:
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what a big improvementit has made just in looks alone :happy2:
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Yeah it certainly has... needs some AG on it though as it looks slightly different colour, but it's just cos the dash has dressing on...
Works a treat... No DAB, but didn't it, didn't wanna add anything to the car, especially not glass mounted aerials... Though it has got the function for a reverse camera... HHmmmm lol
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Well the brakes are on thanks to one of my mates who owns Tweeqd Automotive in Bordon and is an ex Mercedes Technician. He did a fantastic job and changed them over with no problems at all... Alex's kit was a simply bolt off - bolt on affair as he had advised me... Thanks Alex! So went from...
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With wheel on photo to follow...
They are still bedding in, and haven't really used much yet, but the few time I have I suprised myself but how much more effective they are already! Well pleased, can't wait for them to bed it and try them out properly... They look the dogs danglies too...)
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They look a lot better,took a while for mine to bed in but they are really sharp now
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They are a massive step up from the 312mm setup. :happy2:
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Now to paint the rears ;-)
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Update;
The brakes are bedding in nicely... don't believe I have full contact just yet of the new pads on the used disks, but getting there...
But, even now, they are flipping fantastic! Anyone that says they are happy with the standard gti brakes need to drive a set of bigger brakes, so much more confidence in them.... :notworthy:
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Decided on your dilemma yet? :popcornsoda:
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Haha, nope not yet and thanks for listening :happy2:
And after this morning tally up on how much i've spent in last year, I might have a break and wait till next year... :signLOL:
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Ok, revison G diverter valve fitted, and yes I would have to agree, feels alot stronger and responsive and seem to pull harder through the rev range than the D i had fitted, so happy I changed that.
Also going to fit the latest revision PCV, so I know that's up to spec. Booked in for a major service at JKM on the 8th September, so going to order some red coil packs for then to be fitted with the new spark plugs, so i know it's all uptogether...
Also have been offered some GAZ coilovers for a great price, with a discount due to being an previous customer(had their coilovers on two previous cars lol), so would be rude not to... These have shorter body length and stroke, adjustable rebound dampening, and can specify the spring rates and opt for helper springs too...
Along with these i'll probably order is it the TT-rs top mounts which are supposedly 30% stiffer...
Can't wait... 3 week build time as they are hand built. :party:
Dom
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The stiffer top mounts are the same part as the Cupra ones :happy2:
I'll get a price from my usual part supplier so you have something to compare to :smiley:
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Cheers Mikey, don't suppose you know the spring rates for KW V3's? :signLOL:
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Cheers Mikey, don't suppose you know the spring rates for KW V3's? :signLOL:
Sorry, no idea.
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Ok after a bit of research I learnt a few more things about springs rates...
Taking the VWR kit and KW Clibsport kits which are 90-170 front and 70-170 rear, this relates to 90n/mm spring rate over free length of 170mm and rear being 70n/mm.
This equates to something 500lbs front and 400lbs rear, which after talking to David at GAZ was a stiff track setup, which the two kits quoted are...
So after some delving, and some help from Hassan at Awesome Gti, he came back with info from KW that the V3's have a spring rate of 50.56n/mm front and 44.17n/mm rear which equates to 285lbs Front/250lbs rear...
As I wanted a slightly stiffere set up between the two, I have gone with 365N/mm front and 310N/mm rear, which is some 20% up on the V3's but no where near as stiff as Clubsports...
David will set up a good window of damping adjustment around these spring rates.
Let the 3week build time commence! ;-)
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Dom what would be the cost of me sending a set of V3 springs and having a set made to the same size but at a poundage between the V3 and clubsport?
Used coil springs in Rotherham near me years ago to make custom springs for Gaz dampers but can't remember how much they were.
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Dunno, but can certainly enquire for you... ;-)
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Car is being serviced @JKM on Saturday morning, new spark plugs, filters, oil etc... Hopefully they are going to check the car over for any faults and check the Revo settings as I seem to still be getting a lot of soot deposits on the boot...
Along with this, I have ordered red coil packs which should brightne the bay a bit, and about to order the revision N PCV vlave and gasket...
Then I know she's totally up together for another 6-8k miles... :signLOL:
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Car is being serviced @JKM on Saturday morning, new spark plugs, filters, oil etc... Hopefully they are going to check the car over for any faults and check the Revo settings as I seem to still be getting a lot of soot deposits on the boot...
....I was @ JKM Thursday and Friday. I also noticed a bit more sootiness on my rear after Jim had been road testing her! He didn't think it was a problem and said that they are a bit inclined to do that. I've noticed it in the past occasionally. Tell us what JKM say about yours :happy2:
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Car is being serviced @JKM on Saturday morning, new spark plugs, filters, oil etc... Hopefully they are going to check the car over for any faults and check the Revo settings as I seem to still be getting a lot of soot deposits on the boot...
....I was @ JKM Thursday and Friday. I also noticed a bit more sootiness on my rear after Jim had been road testing her! He didn't think it was a problem and said that they are a bit inclined to do that. I've noticed it in the past occasionally. Tell us what JKM say about yours :happy2:
I'm not expecting them to say/do much about it, just think its the result of a high powered turbo car... Especially one with an apr pump on stage 2... Really want the Intercooler on and stage 2+, but saving for a house, 2nd baby due in 18 weeks and nursery fees just paid, gotta be careful...
Wanna get coilovers on first too...
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^^^^
Tell the mother of your children that coilovers help lull young ones to sleep on long journeys. Actually on short journeys too. :wink:
Or is she already wise to your ways?
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Haha she knows what I'm like :signLOL:
My 1st child was brought home in a very stiff V3'd R32, so only far I treat the 2nd child the same...
Back from JKM, dunno why but I always leave there with a sense of satisfaction and reassurance... All fully serviced... Jim logged the car and found no faults, has dropped the Fuel from F7 to F8, not that he thinks it's made much difference, all boost/and fuel was hitting requested throughout the rev range, no timing pull through the revs, he says it's running "Spot on!" and "feels like it has plenty of grunt" so I'm happy with that... :happy2:
Felt perfect on the steady drive home... :love:
Oh and the red coil packs are fitted, seemed rude not to as they were changing the plugs... lol
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Dom
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Pity we weren't at JKM at the same time but I didn't know they were working this Saturday when I booked, nor that you would be there.
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All you need now are some Okada stickers to go on the black top of those coil packs for a bit of pseudo-bling. :smiley:
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Well the car is absolutely flying! I think with the fresh plugs/oil/fuel filter etc. and possibly the F7 to F8 tweak, it feels fantastically quick... Well happy!
Have just completed my mini project task on the car which was remove the wheels and remove each arch liner, and clean out the mud/leaves/stones/twigs that build up behind them... many years of AX ownership has taught me, mud holding damp against the paint constantly induces rust... so was keen to carry out this maintenance, which I will do yearly from now on...
Method was remove wheel, remove arch liner, dig out the compacted mud/leaves etc., thoroughly wash the underside of the arch with muc-off cleaner, and rinse off to ensure all mud was removed... dry. Wash/scrub the archliner inside and out and dry. Reft arch liner making sure it fits perfect(they fit quite poorly anyway!). Wash the wheel inside/out and refit... repeat at each corner...
This is majority of what I dug out from one arch...
*PHOTO TO BE ADDED ONCE PHOTOBUCKET STARTS WORKING AGAIN* :signLOL:
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Have just completed my mini project task on the car which was remove the wheels and remove each arch liner, and clean out the mud/leaves/stones/twigs that build up behind them... many years of AX ownership has taught me, mud holding damp against the paint constantly induces rust... so was keen to carry out this maintenance, which I will do yearly from now on...
Method was remove wheel, remove arch liner, dig out the compacted mud/leaves etc., thoroughly wash the underside of the arch with muc-off cleaner, and rinse off to ensure all mud was removed... dry. Wash/scrub the archliner inside and out and dry. Reft arch liner making sure it fits perfect(they fit quite poorly anyway!). Wash the wheel inside/out and refit... repeat at each corner...
This is majority of what I dug out from one arch...
*PHOTO TO BE ADDED ONCE PHOTOBUCKET STARTS WORKING AGAIN* :signLOL:
....Photobucket is obviously full of all the mud you emptied into it.
About how long did the mud removal etc take you, Dom?
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Probably about an hour a corner to carry out the process... Was shocked how much mud had compacted behind the liners... Probably saved about 4kg... Free weight saving lol
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Pics of the c*ap that came behind just the passengers front liner...
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OK today I have installed and S3 alloy intercooler, so I can go Stage 2+...
The APR guide is invaluable, just a few things;
The bottom screws for the grill are T20 not T25...
Think atep 19, the screws are T30 not T25...
Bag and label all screws, this is the best way to keep track...
Make sure the two prongs sit in the grommets and the top/side mounts slot in the cage and screws go in ok
The GTi hoses are easily modified with a hacksaw blade, cut in 3 places and bend back, take care so not to cut the rubber surface, if holding in a vice and cutting at the top, the alloy will split before going in to the rubber if you cut evenly...
Clean or replace the seal for the connector into the discharge pipe.
The inlet pipe hose goes straight on if you modify the pipes the way i did...
The discharge pipe hose needs to be trimmed to get the angle right, about 5mm off one side...
Found the slightest trace of oil in the hoses, but believe this is normal - as the lowest point off the system and oil vapours being drawn through it collects here.
Take your time, be methodical, tick off each step as you go, and note the APR is not so detailed on the refit stage.
The connectore plugs are easier to remove if you push them on first before pressed the clip.
This is a manageable one man job... I have proven that.
Some pics from the install...
Saftey first, car jacked up...
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All apart... what have I done!?
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Difference in coolers...
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Carefully in place...
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Front end ready to go back on...
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Followed the APR guide but still numbered and labelled every set of nuts/screws...
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MOdifying the pipework...
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Pipes ready to go back on...
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Hoses all clamped up...
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All back together... *PHEW*
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Hope it was all worth it when I go stage 2+, uploaded setting and sure it's more responsive and pulls harder already...
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All looking good mate. Good fun fitting the coolers. I personally would swap out those hose clips for some stainless jcs high grips. The t bolt style ones can leak boost easily and clamp unevenly.
Your going to love stage 2+. :happy2:
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All looking good mate. Good fun fitting the coolers. I personally would swap out those hose clips for some stainless jcs high grips. The t bolt style ones can leak boost easily and clamp unevenly.
Your going to love stage 2+. :happy2:
Oh don;t tell me that, I don't wann be weilding spanners again anytime soon... they are donw up pretty tight, felt solid. Wanna replace the seal on the inlet pipe as only cleaned it all up, so might do this at the same time... do you stock the right clips?
Cheers, can;t wait....
Dom
p.s. BIg thanks to TFSiMike for the support at gone midnight this morning.. lol
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Why did you not just buy the s3 pipes ? That's what I did
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Why did you not just buy the s3 pipes ? That's what I did
Cos I'm a cheapskate, lol.... Na cos I wanna go with the SFS hose set up at some point and thought pointless spending out £100odd quid on the S3 ones when with a simple mod, the gti ones fit perfectly...
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Great work Dom :congrats:
Where did u get the IC? Looks lurvley :drool:
Stage2+ :driver:
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Great work Dom :congrats:
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Got the intercooler from Darkside Developments, and they supplied all the right bolts and clamps too...
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Thanks buddy, I think so...
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You should have left the air cone condenser off :P
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You should have left the air cone condenser off :P
Haha, I would have had to have got the system bled properly first, very rarely do i use my a/c anyway...
Does it make much difference though it hardly restricts...
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At least 5hp gain and 10degreeC lower AITs*
*(Figures may be made up)
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At least 5hp gain and 10degreeC lower AITs*
*(Figures may be made up)
Lmao... I was gonna fit the old cooler like a twitter cooler setup too...
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Twitter cooler, is that like a Facebook cooler? :P
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
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Twitter cooler, is that like a Facebook cooler? :P
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
Possibly, but ultimately you can run stage 2+... :)
I didn't mean twitter cooler, that's iPhone for you... :signLOL:
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
Jabba Luke's (400bhp) ED30 was running an S3 Alloy intercooler, said it worked just fine :happy2:, no need for expensive Twitter-coolers or THS-books
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
Jabba Luke's (400bhp) ED30 was running an S3 Alloy intercooler, said it worked just fine :happy2:, no need for expensive Twitter-coolers or THS-books
So should be ok on stage 2+?
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
Jabba Luke's (400bhp) ED30 was running an S3 Alloy intercooler, said it worked just fine :happy2:, no need for expensive Twitter-coolers or THS-books
So should be ok on stage 2+?
yes stage 2+ is fine bud :happy2:
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S3 cooler is a worthwhile upgrade. :happy2:
Does whacking on an S3 intercooler potentially mean that you can run more timing?
Jabba Luke's (400bhp) ED30 was running an S3 Alloy intercooler, said it worked just fine :happy2:, no need for expensive Twitter-coolers or THS-books
I wasn't questioning the S3 intercoolers function. I was just asking what benefits does it have? I.E. on a stage 1 car... would this be beneficial? Could the timing be increased?
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Not sure, but if you're local to Dorset and need a hand fitting :happy2:
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:signLOL: Ill bear that in mind... but your a fair old drive from me.
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I run both the s3 and the forge on mine. To be honest it made very little diffrence probably because the S3 cooler was working fine anyway :wink:
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I thought the s3 cooler was good on both my 2+ eddy and gti
Performance wise even without adjusting the settings you could feel like you had bolted something on that gave more you more power deffo worth doing and not just for a power point of view.
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fwiw Sunglasses_Ron ran his stage 2+ ed30 with the standard IC...
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fwiw Sunglasses_Ron ran his stage 2+ ed30 with the standard IC...
@ bacillus:
You are either:
1) - A geek who keeps written records of all our individual mods.
2) - A female because you remember every single word said or written.
:laugh:
Having said that, I have been grateful to you many times for being told about a mod to my car which I had forgotten! :happy2:
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In two minds whether to go Stage 2+, or just stay stage 2 and get the settings adjusted to suit the hardware set up...?
What's better, any advice?
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no ideas what mods you have but if you have all the hardware then you might as well.
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In two minds whether to go Stage 2+, or just stay stage 2 and get the settings adjusted to suit the hardware set up...?
What's better, any advice?
I would go stage 2 plus . Take the engine to its peak preformance on standard internals etc then all that is left is handiling mods (if wanted) and servicing you will be a happy bunny :happy2:
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In two minds whether to go Stage 2+, or just stay stage 2 and get the settings adjusted to suit the hardware set up...?
What's better, any advice?
....The temptation for more power is always very tempting and those who have Stage 2+ and are happy with it will doubtless encourage you.
Perhaps the most important considerations are that:
- Power is useless without traction. Time for a LSD to add to your handling package?
- The more you push the performance envelope, the more risk of unreliability or future problems. But I'm not saying that Stage 2+ isn't safe.
Ask advice from Jim @ JKM?
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APR Pump, EVOMS CAI, Pipewerx 3" DP with 200CEL, BCS 3" Sports exhaust, s3 intercooler...
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APR Pump, EVOMS CAI, Pipewerx 3" DP with 200CEL, BCS 3" Sports exhaust, s3 intercooler...
....As you know, you've already got all the ingredients to run 2+ but my advice remains the same.
Do you have the brakes, Dom?
[Looking forward to seeing you again @ JKM, buddy]
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i would say 100% do your brakes, or you will find a ditch. :driver:
just notieced you have r32 setup :happy2:
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In two minds whether to go Stage 2+, or just stay stage 2 and get the settings adjusted to suit the hardware set up...?
What's better, any advice?
....The temptation for more power is always very tempting and those who have Stage 2+ and are happy with it will doubtless encourage you.
Perhaps the most important considerations are that:
- Power is useless without traction. Time for a LSD to add to your handling package?
- The more you push the performance envelope, the more risk of unreliability or future problems. But I'm not saying that Stage 2+ isn't safe.
Ask advice from Jim @ JKM?
So let me get this right .. your advice is ask some one else? :grin:
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APR Pump, EVOMS CAI, Pipewerx 3" DP with 200CEL, BCS 3" Sports exhaust, s3 intercooler...
....As you know, you've already got all the ingredients to run 2+ but my advice remains the same.
Do you have the brakes, Dom?
[Looking forward to seeing you again @ JKM, buddy]
Are you down on the 20th then Red?
Yeah have the scirocco R set up which are brilliant!
Have asked JKM whats best, upload the latest stage 2+ map and set up, or upload the latest stage 2 map and set up, maybe gaining some more from higher boost/timing settings...
I wanna be running reliably the best set up for the hardware, then I can concentrate on suspension next year...
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In two minds whether to go Stage 2+, or just stay stage 2 and get the settings adjusted to suit the hardware set up...?
What's better, any advice?
....The temptation for more power is always very tempting and those who have Stage 2+ and are happy with it will doubtless encourage you.
Perhaps the most important considerations are that:
- Power is useless without traction. Time for a LSD to add to your handling package?
- The more you push the performance envelope, the more risk of unreliability or future problems. But I'm not saying that Stage 2+ isn't safe.
Ask advice from Jim @ JKM?
So let me get this right .. your advice is ask some one else? :grin:
....I think you missed reading the '?' (now in bold) when I suggested that Dom might consider also asking advice from Jim @ JKM. I think that JKM know Dom's car and their knowledge and expertise is such that it may be helpful to ask. I certainly have asked JKM about some mods before doing them - I value their opinions more than I do from most individuals on a car forum.
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I was joking pal i know what you were saying :happy2:
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I was joking pal i know what you were saying :happy2:
.... :ashamed: Your " :grin: " should have told me that. :happy2:
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[Looking forward to seeing you again @ JKM, buddy]
Are you down on the 20th then Red?
....Nope. I mistakenly thought you were coming to the Dyno-Day on 27th.
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Awww missed ya again! Yeah have booked in on the 20th OCt. Shame I'm not coming now :)
I have emailed JKM for their advice, makes sense to go stage 2+... will see what they say.
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They advise going Stage 2+ with the mods I have. :pomppomp:
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And wow, so glad i Listened to JKM... Stage 2+ rules!
Jim at JKM set the Revo Stage 2+ map up a treat, settings B8T5F8 and it's holding 1.4bar all the way to redline at 70% duty cycle... Unfortunately no power graph as I was too tight... so will have to wait to the next RR day...
Here's to 2013 and suspension mods... :signLOL:
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BRAVO :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Stg2+ FTW :star:
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They advise going Stage 2+ with the mods I have. :pomppomp:
I'm surprised they havent recommended Robin goes to stage 2+ as he also has all the hardware needed :wink:
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They advise going Stage 2+ with the mods I have. :pomppomp:
I'm surprised they havent recommended Robin goes to stage 2+ as he also has all the hardware needed :wink:
....My GTI is a K03 car and also I don't have an aftermarket intercooler. I'm actually quite happy with my car's performance as it is.
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Yeah I can imagine yours is quite a weapon as it is, with the combination of smooth power and handling mods! Do wonder what your next mod will be though? :laugh:
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They advise going Stage 2+ with the mods I have. :pomppomp:
I'm surprised they havent recommended Robin goes to stage 2+ as he also has all the hardware needed :wink:
....My GTI is a K03 car and also I don't have an aftermarket intercooler. I'm actually quite happy with my car's performance as it is.
Ah right I thought you had a twintercooler :ashamed:
Your quite right though, yours does go well :happy2:
EDITED: to Gareth's comments :grin:
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They advise going Stage 2+ with the mods I have. :pomppomp:
I'm surprised they havent recommended Robin goes to stage 2+ as he also has all the hardware needed :wink:
....My GTI is a K03 car and also I don't have an aftermarket intercooler. I'm actually quite happy with my car's performance as it is.
Ah right I thought you had a twintake :ashamed:
Your quite right though, yours does go well :happy2:
Too early for you Graeme??? :grin: (twintake / twintercooler subtle differences :P)
Car is coming on very well Dom :happy2:, look forward to catching up at a future JKM meet.
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Thanks Gareth :happy2:
That's asfar as i want to go with the engine... maybe get the SFS hoses at some point...
2013 is going to be suspension...
Uprated engine mounts
SuperPro bushes throughout including the Anti lift console bushes
The GAZ coilovers which have been on hold
H&R Anti-Roll Bars...
All new top mounts/drop-links/ ball joints to totally refresh the suspension...
Can't wait...
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sounds bang on mate :happy2:
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2013 is going to be suspension...
Uprated engine mounts
SuperPro bushes throughout including the Anti lift console bushes
The GAZ coilovers which have been on hold
H&R Anti-Roll Bars...
All new top mounts/drop-links/ ball joints to totally refresh the suspension...
Can't wait...
....Good thinking, Dom :happy2:
Having well sorted out handling mods allows you to enjoy using your power mods even more. It better matches your chassis to your power.
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cool ride!
really nice!!!!!
and clean............ :happy2:
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On a side note...
My SKY Insurance Modification report form is looking like an intense game of Bingo, and I've nearly a 'Full House'... Thumbs up for their service and assistance in my journey so far...
:signLOL:
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OK... the last few weeks I've noticed my fuel consumption increase and the idle get ever so irratic, not at all bad, but thought I'd swap the PCV valce just as a precaution...
One revision 'F' PCV valve removed and new Revision 'N' Valve and new gasket replaced, and have a sweet idle, it pulls through the revs smoother and the consumption is back on track... Sorted :happy2:
Once happy bunny... All the latest revision parts fitted now, full Stage2+ hardware, Revo Stage 2+ software with B8T5F8, sub 5 degree temperatures and the Edition 30 is running spot on!
Bad news is, it's coming up to new Tyres time... I thought bloody hell, only put the Conti Sport Contact 5's on New Years Eve! But then realised I have done about 17k miles!
So looking at either Michelins or Goodyears... :scared:
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The tyres on the TDs dead then? Might revise my PCV (again)
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With it being Christmas, and awaiting the birth of my 2nd daughter, who was born on the 30th December 2012... The car has been sat in the garage for the last two weeks, just being turned over every so often... and making use of the wifes ford focus...
But it has given me a chance to give her a good clean! :signLOL:
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Wow - that is clean! What a beauty - wish I had the space to garage mine!
Congratulations on your new arrival too!
Sneaking off now to read the rest of your build thread... :smiley:
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Method was remove wheel, remove arch liner, dig out the compacted mud/leaves etc., thoroughly wash the underside of the arch with muc-off cleaner, and rinse off to ensure all mud was removed... dry. Wash/scrub the archliner inside and out and dry. Reft arch liner making sure it fits perfect(they fit quite poorly anyway!). Wash the wheel inside/out and refit... repeat at each corner...
I noticed a load of leaves in the front of my doors of my ED30. I'm tempted to do this at the weekend. I'd never thought about the rust possibilities.....
Did you do the rears also?
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Looks good mate :happy2:
:pomppomp: congrats on your new baby girl
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The collection of parts have started...
A delivery from AKS Tuning arrived today... :jumpmove: (Only ordered Tuesday and Alex had to order in, now that's service! :notworthy:)
-Vibratechnics Lower Subframe Mount
-Vibratechnics small dog-bone mount
-SuperPro front wishbone bushes
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Decided to go without the SALK bush for now as only had S3 solid console bushes in at the end of 2011 when the clutch was done. Will replace as and when.
Also have the subframe bolt & Spacer kit to go on, but everything will go on when the coilover & ARB's are purchased...
A quick Microsoft paint to visualise what it will look like once lowered on all this kit...
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Going with H&R anti-roll bars...
Cheers,
Dom
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The collection of parts have started...
A delivery from AKS Tuning arrived today... :jumpmove: (Only ordered Tuesday and Alex had to order in, now that's service! :notworthy:)
-Vibratechnics Lower Subframe Mount
-Vibratechnics small dog-bone mount
-SuperPro front wishbone bushes
Decided to go without the SALK bush for now as only had S3 solid console bushes in at the end of 2011 when the clutch was done. Will replace as and when.
Also have the subframe bolt & Spacer kit to go on going to enquire about the AKS subframe lock kit , but everything will go on when the coilover & ARB's are purchased...
A quick Microsoft paint to visualise what it will look like once lowered on all this kit...
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Going with H&R anti-roll bars...
Cheers,
Dom
:grin: :innocent:
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Love the car mate :happy2:
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looking very sweet :happy2:
i went with the H&R anti roll bars on my edition30 very good piece of kit in opinion. very good progress need to consider making that step to 2+ from stage 2 on mine!! :smiley:
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Just ordered my GAZ coilovers! :pomppomp:
Spec includes 350lb front springs(3" 40lb helper springs) and 300lbs rear, adjustable bump/rebound dampening, adjustable height, shortened damper rods, all TUV approved with 2 year warranty! :happy2:
With these I'm fitting at the same time;
H&R Anti-roll bars front + rear( with Poly bushes)
New RS3/TT top mounts and bearings
SuperPro front wish bone bushes (already have s3 solid console bushes)
Vibratechnics large & small lower engine mounts
Subframe bolts/spacers...
Should improve the suspension a bit... :signLOL:
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building a wee monster here dom! :happy2:
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Just ordered my GAZ coilovers! :pomppomp:
Spec includes 350lb front springs(3" 40lb helper springs) and 300lbs rear, adjustable bump/rebound dampening, adjustable height, shortened damper rods, all TUV approved with 2 year warranty! :happy2:
With these I'm fitting at the same time;
H&R Anti-roll bars front + rear( with Poly bushes)
New RS3/TT top mounts and bearings
SuperPro front wish bone bushes (already have s3 solid console bushes)
Vibratechnics large & small lower engine mounts
Subframe bolts/spacers... lock bush kit
Should improve the suspension a bit... :signLOL:
Fixed :P
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He ain't selling the lock bush kit bud! I did ask!
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I will be when its ready. Still aint bloody ready!
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I will be when its ready. Still aint bloody ready!
Anyone would think you're busy... :P
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Well, collected a box that arrived at my parents house yesterday, once again super quick delivery from AKS Tuning!! Thanks Alex.
God they look good, shame they're hidden under the car...
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Forgot to mention, it was that time of year again... yep tyres...
Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's 225/40 R18 92Y four of!
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^^^^
Which tyres had you been riding on before, Dom?
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The Continental Sport Contact 5's...
They were a good tyre... But thought if give these a try... Impressed so far and live the way they look with their huge rim protectors!
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The parts collection is really coming on now... Just waiting for the coilovers!
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Can't wait to get it all fitted...
MOT on the 11th Feb... Aarrrggghhh!
Dom
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Dom did you get my linkof the top mount fitted to the top of my coilover?
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Yes thanks bud! Hoping the GAZ springs are same OD so fit like that does...
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What a day...
In for its MOT today, knew the rear pads were really low so opted to have replaced along with an oil service/inspection... Phone call later in the morning to say one of the rear calipers has seized... So a bit more labour... Total a £300 bill...
I also asked them to log the car to check fueling, boost and timing... Happy to report, hitting all specified figures and zero timing pull across the board... Reckon I could up the settings a little till the warmer months come back...
All in all, bit of a shocker, but glad she's all ready for another years motoring... And all my suspension mods! ;-)
Insurance looming in March...
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Insurance renewed for another through Sky, after beating all other quotes...
All mods declared on a like 4 like basis... :congrats:
Also have just had a text confirmation that a certain delivery is going to be made on Monday... :jumpmove:
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Insurance renewed for another through Sky, after beating all other quotes...
All mods declared on a like 4 like basis... :congrats:
Also have just had a text confirmation that a certain delivery is going to be made on Monday... :jumpmove:
I know what would compliment that delivery nicely :innocent:
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This delivery and sky have wiped me out unless you're offering a deal... :popcornsoda:
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Ok add them to suspension set-up...
-RS3 top mounts and bearings
-TTs Alloy Wishbones with camber adjustment
-SuperPro front wishbone bushes
-S3 solid console bushes
-GAZ adjustable damping coilovers (350lb front + 40lb helper springs, 300lb rear)
-H&R Anti-roll bars
-UNIbrace XB
-Subframe spacer/bolt kit
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Very impressive :happy2:
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What's the differance between the RS 3 top mounts and the standard items ?
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What's the differance between the RS 3 top mounts and the standard items ?
Reported to be stiffer rubber used... Heavier duty bearings...
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I take it they were direct fit ? I think I read the tt were stiffer aswell but in reality were not, let us know how they are once fitted or once you've compared to the oem mounts.
Is the bearing bigger on these ( outer )
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Few more little mods...
Rear boot handle/badge...
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And 42DD gearstick bushes... A MUST mod for everyone...
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Very nice mate, where did you get the red coilpack
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Very nice mate, where did you get the red coilpack
Alex at AKS has them in stock, I'm going to get some too
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Cheers mike :happy2:
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I really need an AKS sticker! :wink:
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Few more little mods...
Rear boot handle/badge...
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And 42DD gearstick bushes... A MUST mod for everyone...
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Dom you should give Alex a shout for his AKS cable shifter bracket bushes also.
Fitted these the other day, about two weeks after fitting the DD42 bushes and gave a better feel again :happy2:
Certainly worth doing :evilgrin:
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I really need an AKS sticker! :wink:
What colour?
Will send a couple with the wishbones.
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I really need an AKS sticker! :wink:
What colour?
Will send a couple with the wishbones.
Oooo oooo... Have blue or silver please sir?
Will my SuperPro bushes fit the wishbones?
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I really need an AKS sticker! :wink:
What colour?
Will send a couple with the wishbones.
Oooo oooo... Have blue or silver please sir?
Will my SuperPro bushes fit the wishbones?
Yes Dom as I currently have superpro bushes in them and will be re using the same bushes in the Cupra arms.
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You've got some great handling mods there Dom. :notworthy:
After I get March out of the way I too will be concentrating on the handling Mods. :happy2:
(Shocks, Arbs, SuperPro Consoles, plus more)
In March i've got to pay Road Tax, MOT, Car Insurance, House Insurance, TV Licence, and I'm sure there are a few other things too.
Any other plans Dom after the handling mods?
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Nah, that's gonna be pretty much it, apart from minor things... maybe carbon wrap the roof, full carbon front end...
Then it's going to be maintain, pamper until a time she needs forged internals and a big turbo and I get a diesel daily... lol
Would like to get the Unibrace UB and new rear brace too...
Coilovers here today, pics later...
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Glad Gaz came through. Pics NOW :party:
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They've arrived!
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Proper pics when I get home!
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My GAZ coilovers have arrived...
Rears;
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Rear Adjusters (rebound & dampening - Ratio'd)
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OK, so buying GAZ probably wasn't the safest route to go, they're not well known in VAG tuning circles, they're a small company based in Basildon Essex, but having had they're products before, I knew they were superb and worked very well... would have been easy to buy an off the shelf option from KW, Bilstein etc, but my budget wouldn't allow and I want adjustable damping...
So after waiting 3.5 weeks, the excitement was tarnished last night when unwrapping them from the packaging...
The fronts came out and looked superb, with the 40lb helper springs, platform adjusters, bumpstops etc...
The I opened the rears, the shocks looked fine but the springs looked odd, then were 7" long 2.25"Diameter springs, later find out these a linear springs, fair enough, but looked too short and no platform for height adjustment.... fears and concerns started... each of the GAZ stickers were starting to peel, like if someone had dirty fingers when placing them...
All the c-spanners and tools were there also...
I then tried offering up the front springs to the top mount bearings and the spring cup wouldn;t go into the spring, like the ID of the spring was too small...
So, here's me panicking, wishing I'd paid £100 more for the AP APX versions...
So I wrote to GAZ immediately...
Today there are sending me new rear springs, platforms and spanners, and four new stickers... and they assure me under load the spring will seat itself into the bearing...
So hopefully all sorted... Can;t wait to get fitted now... More pics later.
Dom
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The look like a good bit of kit :happy2: let us know how you get on with them :happy2:
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The look like a good bit of kit :happy2: let us know how you get on with them :happy2:
Unfortunately they're having to go back... I'm having too many fitment issues to have confidence in them. It's a shame as they are very nicely made, but the springs have let them down. The ID of the front springs just doesn't fit the oem top mount bearing and the helper springs are rendered useless as fully compressed even on lowest setting...
Just about to order some AP APX adjustable coilovers instead.
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GAZ's all wrapped and boxed ready to send back for a refund...
AP APX Coilovers purchased from GNJ Motorsport! Thanks Graeme for the sorting the order! Can't wait to receive, knowing they're going to fit... Can't wait to get all my parts fitted! Getting impatient now... Lol
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Getting impatient now... Lol
Do not be impatient grass hopper... :laugh:
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wow, surely something aint right here ? Then again my mates ED30 Jabbasport only made 309hp on a stage2+ file.
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Mandy's stage 2 Revo made 312bhp, so yes that's deffo down power considering Mandy has intake, remap and fuel pump only.
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Mandy's stage 2 Revo made 312bhp, so yes that's deffo down power considering Mandy has intake, remap and fuel pump only.
I thought she had a THS intercooler? Or has she not fitted yet?
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Mandy's stage 2 Revo made 312bhp, so yes that's deffo down power considering Mandy has intake, remap and fuel pump only.
And she has a THS intercooler... Mine made 310bhp without an intercooler on stage 2...
Will be speaking with Revo on Monday, maybe ill get invited up to HQ you never know lol...
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Shame about the coilovers then. But a nice set on the way is always nice :) looking at the dyno are they not whp figures and not flywheel bhp figures? Maybe just me tho. Still cracking car. :)
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Off topic but why block out your details in your first dyno pic only to show them in your second pic??
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Mandy's stage 2 Revo made 312bhp, so yes that's deffo down power considering Mandy has intake, remap and fuel pump only.
And she has a THS intercooler... Mine made 310bhp without an intercooler on stage 2...
Will be speaking with Revo on Monday, maybe ill get invited up to HQ you never know lol...
An intercooler this time of year with such cold temps is gonna make little or no difference dom :confused:
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I didn't think that an intercooler makes much difference on a dyno :popcornsoda:
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I didn't think that an intercooler makes much difference on a dyno :popcornsoda:
Sure does....
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What a intercooler that flows better and doesn't have a pressure drop across it won't make a difference? Yeah right...
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I didn't think that an intercooler makes much difference on a dyno :popcornsoda:
Sure does....
Care to explain how this is then rich?...
It doesn't Robin.. There are too many other variables to consider, one of which is the dyno :signLOL: :popcornsoda:
Hot air temperature dueing spring / summer or warm days is when an intercooler helps engine cooling and Sustained power output,
On a typical cold winters day, it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference, and show on a dyno, that already has too many other variables as was proven yesturday :laugh:
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What a intercooler that flows better and doesn't have a pressure drop across it won't make a difference? Yeah right...
Only thing different is the surface area of a radiator Dom, it's a larger version, that is all, allows for faster cooling when air temperatures are higher then on a day like yesturday.
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No. There is a less pressure drop across a THS/APR intercooler than a GTi/s3 intercooler, meaning the turbo has to work less hard to meet the specified boost...
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The actual power gain from an efficient intercooler design over OEM is typically between 4% and 8% with a temperature drop of 35C-40C and this will obviously depend on the ambient temperature - the bigger the difference between intake temp and ambient temp the better the cooling effect.
As a general rule of thumb a slightly bigger intercooler will have better cooling properties although it usually creates more drag. This extra drag needs be carefully weighed up against the cooling offered. The longer the air is inside the intercooler the better the cooling effect will be.
In other words, not much that can be accurately measured on a rolling road from this weekend and cold temps.
HTH
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So you're telling me a car that made 309bhp on stage 2 on a standard GTi I/C on a 22deg day on B8T5F7 should only make 9bhp extra on stage2+ with an uprated I/C on a 6deg day with settings B8T6F8!? Same rollers.
Maybe I should have gone Superchips... :P
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I didn't think that an intercooler makes much difference on a dyno :popcornsoda:
Sure does....
Care to explain how this is then rich?...
It doesn't Robin.. There are too many other variables to consider, one of which is the dyno :signLOL: :popcornsoda:
Hot air temperature dueing spring / summer or warm days is when an intercooler helps engine cooling and Sustained power output,
On a typical cold winters day, it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference, and show on a dyno, that already has too many other variables as was proven yesturday :laugh:
An efficient FMIC should still show a decrease in temps over a stock FMIC even on a cold day.
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I didn't think that an intercooler makes much difference on a dyno :popcornsoda:
Sure does....
Care to explain how this is then rich?...
It doesn't Robin.. There are too many other variables to consider, one of which is the dyno :signLOL: :popcornsoda:
Hot air temperature dueing spring / summer or warm days is when an intercooler helps engine cooling and Sustained power output,
On a typical cold winters day, it's not gonna make the blindest bit of difference, and show on a dyno, that already has too many other variables as was proven yesturday :laugh:
An efficient FMIC should still show a decrease in temps over a stock FMIC even on a cold day.
Exactly what I thought, it is supposed to cool the charged air... it's not cooling ambient air.
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I don't think there is any doubt that an aftermarket intercooler is of benefit when driving enthusiastically on very hot summer days (remember them?) and of course on trackdays.
What I was uncertain about was their benefit on the rollers - What added bhp numbers might be gained as a direct result in that particular context.
Has anyone done back-to-back dyno sessions without and then with an aftermarket intercooler?
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Dom, did you ever dyno the car on stage 2+ before fitting the IC? :smiley:
I can't say I've noticed any significant gains since fitting my IC. I didn't think IC's were supposed to 'give' you any power gains, just helps prevent loss of any ponies due to heat and other conditions. However, I would say 318bhp does seem a bit low for your car with your mods. :sad1:
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No unfortunately not... The I/C was added then it went stage 2+... I thought it felt stronger on stage 2 with the I/C added, may just be placebo...
Yeah, thought Stage2+ was supposed to give more, was certainly under that impression...
The AFR is flat at 12.4 on F8, reckon it would help to go F7 to bring it closer to 12.0 or as Leaner=faster keep it as it is...
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7bhp / 4 lb ft gain on mine. Stock IC vs Stock IC + Forge TC
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7bhp / 4 lb ft gain on mine. Stock IC vs Stock IC + Force TC
:happy2:
That must be a new one Lee?! :signLOL:
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7bhp / 4 lb ft gain on mine. Stock IC vs Stock IC + Force TC
:happy2:
That must be a new one Lee?! :signLOL:
TC = TwinterCooler Mandy :wink:
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7bhp / 4 lb ft gain on mine. Stock IC vs Stock IC + Force TC
:happy2:
That must be a new one Lee?! :signLOL:
TC = TwinterCooler Mandy :wink:
I meant the 'Force' part lol. :grin:
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No unfortunately not... The I/C was added then it went stage 2+... I thought it felt stronger on stage 2 with the I/C added, may just be placebo...
Yeah, thought Stage2+ was supposed to give more, was certainly under that impression...
The AFR is flat at 12.4 on F8, reckon it would help to go F7 to bring it closer to 12.0 or as Leaner=faster keep it as it is...
Don't forget that Revo have revised all their K04 codes.
So were you on new Stage 2 before going 2+ or was it the old Stage 2 and you now have the revised 2+ code?
Go back to stage 2 if you think it was better. You're not the first person to dislike Stage 2+ and also see no big difference from Stage 2.
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I was indeed old stage 2, and onto new stage 2+ files... Believe Dawain was the same...
Will be going APR if anything! :grin:
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Will be going APR if anything! :grin:
That's fine if you like leaving your car at Milton Keynes for months on end 'cos it's broken. :laugh:
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Will be going APR if anything! :grin:
That's fine if you like leaving your car at Milton Keynes for months on end 'cos it's broken. :laugh:
Haha maybe not then... Thought Revo would have done more... but I suppose without the car there they can;t do anything...
Off to a RR day at Regal this weekend... see what she puts out there!
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No unfortunately not... The I/C was added then it went stage 2+... I thought it felt stronger on stage 2 with the I/C added, may just be placebo...
Yeah, thought Stage2+ was supposed to give more, was certainly under that impression...
The AFR is flat at 12.4 on F8, reckon it would help to go F7 to bring it closer to 12.0 or as Leaner=faster keep it as it is...
Don't forget that Revo have revised all their K04 codes.
So were you on new Stage 2 before going 2+ or was it the old Stage 2 and you now have the revised 2+ code?
Go back to stage 2 if you think it was better. You're not the first person to dislike Stage 2+ and also see no big difference from Stage 2.
I had a back to back run, old stage 2 file then new stage 2 file. Lost ~7bhp with the new file.
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No unfortunately not... The I/C was added then it went stage 2+... I thought it felt stronger on stage 2 with the I/C added, may just be placebo...
Yeah, thought Stage2+ was supposed to give more, was certainly under that impression...
The AFR is flat at 12.4 on F8, reckon it would help to go F7 to bring it closer to 12.0 or as Leaner=faster keep it as it is...
Don't forget that Revo have revised all their K04 codes.
So were you on new Stage 2 before going 2+ or was it the old Stage 2 and you now have the revised 2+ code?
Go back to stage 2 if you think it was better. You're not the first person to dislike Stage 2+ and also see no big difference from Stage 2.
I had a back to back run, old stage 2 file then new stage 2 file. Lost ~7bhp with the new file.
Christ Mandy you'd almost be what I'm on stage 2+ on your stage 2 with the old file...
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Will be going APR if anything! :grin:
That's fine if you like leaving your car at Milton Keynes for months on end 'cos it's broken. :laugh:
Haha maybe not then... Thought Revo would have done more... but I suppose without the car there they can;t do anything...
Off to a RR day at Regal this weekend... see what she puts out there!
Mine ran 25bhp over standard tune when I went there a few moons ago with Greeners. If you want inflated figures, your going to the right place..
Am I seeing a pattern that both you and Dawain are running the new "version" 2+ code... It's looking like it doesn't give the output the old code gave?? :confused:
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7bhp / 4 lb ft gain on mine. Stock IC vs Stock IC + Force TC
:happy2:
That must be a new one Lee?! :signLOL:
TC = TwinterCooler Mandy :wink:
I meant the 'Force' part lol. :grin:
Ooooops :signLOL:
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No unfortunately not... The I/C was added then it went stage 2+... I thought it felt stronger on stage 2 with the I/C added, may just be placebo...
Yeah, thought Stage2+ was supposed to give more, was certainly under that impression...
The AFR is flat at 12.4 on F8, reckon it would help to go F7 to bring it closer to 12.0 or as Leaner=faster keep it as it is...
Don't forget that Revo have revised all their K04 codes.
So were you on new Stage 2 before going 2+ or was it the old Stage 2 and you now have the revised 2+ code?
Go back to stage 2 if you think it was better. You're not the first person to dislike Stage 2+ and also see no big difference from Stage 2.
I had a back to back run, old stage 2 file then new stage 2 file. Lost ~7bhp with the new file.
I heard a rumour that Superchips map writers have moved to Revo - wonder if that's why??
@Mandy - didn't yours used to make 316bhp with OEM HPFP?
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Superchips map man went to Revo years ago. That's why Revo now do Ford and Superchips are struggling. :smiley:
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He should come back for a foreinger, and sort out the low torque figures of the Superchip maps :jumpmove:
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@Mandy - didn't yours used to make 316bhp with OEM HPFP?
I couldn't remember, just had to look back at my graphs lol... It made 313bhp with OEM pump, then months later made 319bhp with APR pump. Revised to the newer map the same day and made 312.8bhp.
I think people's 'lower than expected' figures may have something to do with the newer revised sedated Revo maps. Seems like a few of us may be comparing the older more aggressive maps to the newer more sedated ones. :smiley:
Graeme, do you think your figures seem about right for your stock car?
(Sorry for clogging up your thread Dom)
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@Mandy - didn't yours used to make 316bhp with OEM HPFP?
I couldn't remember, just had to look back at my graphs lol... It made 313bhp with OEM pump, then months later made 319bhp with APR pump. Revised to the newer map the same day and made 312.8bhp.
I think people's 'lower than expected' figures may have something to do with the newer revised sedated Revo maps. Seems like a few of us may be comparing the older more aggressive maps to the newer more sedated ones. :smiley:
Graeme, do you think your figures seem about right for your stock car?
(Sorry for clogging up your thread Dom)
Yeah I think your right - I'm sure Dom can relate to this too?
Yeah my car feels every bit 172.5bhp, one thing I've realised is the Rocco makes the same torque on JKM's as my GTI did on JKM's at Stage one :surprised:
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Mandy, no worries... I appreciate everyone's input...
I'm aware Regal are probably going to over read, but gonna give something to gauge... Maybe can take an average lol...
VAS Works were very surprised by the result, they think its alot stronger than the results gave...
A clever man said to me today, ignore the dyno results...
I have a whole host of suspension goodies going on that with the power this car has is gonna make a superb all round package...
Would be interested in other people's stage 2+ maybe I should post on all relevant forums...
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Wanna join me at SRR Dom for another independent check?
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I have a whole host of suspension goodies going on that with the power this car has is gonna make a superb all round package...
....That "superb all round package" is what makes every mile a real joy to drive :happy2:
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Wanna join me at SRR Dom for another independent check?
When you thinking? Doubt I'd be able to do anything till April...
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mine made 361bhp after the new file was put on but they found a boost leak at the same time, so wonder what it would have read on the old file with the boost leak sorted
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Wanna join me at SRR Dom for another independent check?
When you thinking? Doubt I'd be able to do anything till April...
Maybe 23rd March if the benchmarking chap gets a pass from SWMBO!
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Will be going APR if anything! :grin:
That's fine if you like leaving your car at Milton Keynes for months on end 'cos it's broken. :laugh:
Haha maybe not then... Thought Revo would have done more... but I suppose without the car there they can;t do anything...
Off to a RR day at Regal this weekend... see what she puts out there!
Mine ran 25bhp over standard tune when I went there a few moons ago with Greeners. If you want inflated figures, your going to the right place..
Am I seeing a pattern that both you and Dawain are running the new "version" 2+ code... It's looking like it doesn't give the output the old code gave?? :confused:
PoppaDoms Ed30 stage 2+ made 342 i think on DD rollers at SurreyRollingRoad... that was on the revised K04 code.
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have to remember it is not about peak, it is about everything under the graph. You might find you have made 40bhp mid range where you would notice it.
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I wouldn't be too concerned - this is JKM's dyno after all.
Back in October, at the JKM RR day, my car made 320bhp (Revo Stage 3) and Justin's Stg 2+ Ed30 made 322bhp.
As others have said, the feel and way the car drives is much more important than peak power on a RR. If you need a boost, take a trip over this way to AmD - you'll easily hit 360-370 bhp :happy2:
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Mandy, no worries... I appreciate everyone's input...
I'm aware Regal are probably going to over read, but gonna give something to gauge... Maybe can take an average lol...
VAS Works were very surprised by the result, they think its alot stronger than the results gave...
A clever man said to me today, ignore the dyno results...
I have a whole host of suspension goodies going on that with the power this car has is gonna make a superb all round package...
Would be interested in other people's stage 2+ maybe I should post on all relevant forums...
Run some MAF logs Dom as a fair comparison. :happy2:
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I wouldn't be too concerned - this is JKM's dyno after all.
Back in October, at the JKM RR day, my car made 320bhp (Revo Stage 3) and Justin's Stg 2+ Ed30 made 322bhp.
As others have said, the feel and way the car drives is much more important than peak power on a RR. If you need a boost, take a trip over this way to AmD - you'll easily hit 360-370 bhp :happy2:
He's alive :notworthy:
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Ok, let's get back on track... It's got plenty of power! ;-)
So lets go for a more complete package... Suspension time!
So far the only suspension upgrade is a UNIbrace, and even though you can feel the difference it's not till you update the suspension components you feel full effect...
These arrived in the post yesterday courtesy of AKS Tuning, which I purchased off Mike_TFSI... Thanks guys! To add to my huge pile of other bits...
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Fitted the Superpro bushes tonight, and cleaned them up a bit... Will Re-use my S3 console bushes when fitting comes... Now just waiting for the AP APX Coilovers to arrive! ;-)
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:happy2: :happy2:
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Nice
Someone's trying to get to classified / PM Status lol
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Final piece of the suspension puzzle arrived today courtesy of GNJ Motorsport...
AP APX Coilovers...
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Dom
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Money Shot! :signLOL:
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Can't wait to get fitted... :-)
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Nice lower arms! :evilgrin:
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Stage 2+ over Stage 2 (Only difference is additional S3 Alloy IC and Stage 2+ revised map!)
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
To get more mid range power. I think.
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
To get more mid range power. I think.
And lower top end :chicken:
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
To get more mid range power. I think.
And lower top end :chicken:
:indifferent: Prove it...
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
To get more mid range power. I think.
And lower top end :chicken:
:indifferent: Prove it...
Oh you bite so easy :signLOL:
3 Revo cars, running new code and all 3 ran less then the old code.. Mandy's stage 2 run 7bhp less, dawain's 2+Car and of course Doms 2+ car.
Find me someone that's had the new code running higher Bhp??!!.. :popcornsoda:
Not that bhp figures mean anything as it means diddly squat IMHO
Perhaps the old code,the Revo figures were aimed at peak figures, and now the Revos new gen maps are better to drive, with less up top and better midrange.
You can't have both, you have to loose one or the other.
What I don't understand is, why do Revo's map have such a diversity, ie, you can mess around with timing, fuelling etc, and still have some cars set on these settings and others set on other settings at the same stage of tune.. JKM setting cars at those settings and reading Revo on Facebook today, saying the polar opposite? :confused:
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Why have they changed the mapping on 2+
To get more mid range power. I think.
And lower top end :chicken:
:indifferent: Prove it...
Oh you bite so easy :signLOL:
:innocent:
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Suspension all fitted! :star:
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And Aligned...
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OMG... It's so much fun... Feels so planted and turn I is pin sharp.
-2.15 degrees of negative camber...b :happy2:
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Glad you're happy mate! :congrats:
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Well I'd dropped to page 9... :sad1:
Hopefully recovering from my bike accident, though slow and long process it seems... but to start preparing it for a visit to R-Tech...
Larger THS intercooler fitted with the a/c condenser rad which normally sits in front removed.
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Peekaboo...
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Once the Nology plugs and oil service are carried out, it will go to R-Tech for a full health check and 2-3 day live map session...
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hi Dom hope all is well :happy2: what sort of power you expecting to see???
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Wow you have pumped some money and time into this.... great work :happy2:
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Looks good mate
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hi Dom hope all is well :happy2: what sort of power you expecting to see???
R-tech are hoping to see around 380bhp ;-)
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hi Dom hope all is well :happy2: what sort of power you expecting to see???
R-tech are hoping to see around 380bhp ;-)
When it's done il hopefully see u at a meet and u can take me for a spin as urs is pretty much same spec as mine apart from mines dsg :driver:
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Hello Dom
car is looking excellent-when.does it go to r tech
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Hello Dom
car is looking excellent-when.does it go to r tech
As soon as I can sort logistics... if only they offered a collection/delivery service lol
Its hard when its your daily driver...
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hi Dom hope all is well :happy2: what sort of power you expecting to see???
R-tech are hoping to see around 380bhp ;-)
Are you sticking around to watch Nick map it? It's great to see him fiddling around with the map right in front of your eyes and he always explains what he is doing and the effect it will have. :notworthy:
My brain was fried after an afternoon of Nick Gower tech-talk :signLOL:
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hi Dom hope all is well :happy2: what sort of power you expecting to see???
R-tech are hoping to see around 380bhp ;-)
Are you sticking around to watch Nick map it? It's great to see him fiddling around with the map right in front of your eyes and he always explains what he is doing and the effect it will have. :notworthy:
My brain was fried after an afternoon of Nick Gower tech-talk :signLOL:
Would love to but wants for 2-3days... for live mapping.
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Well I'd dropped to page 9... :sad1:
Hopefully recovering from my bike accident, though slow and long process it seems... but to start preparing it for a visit to R-Tech...
Larger THS intercooler fitted with the a/c condenser rad which normally sits in front removed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv108%2Fax_vts_dom%2FC760D598-C4B2-4BAF-98A2-CAEEF225E611-2563-0000018AA245E461_zpse0d9cd68.jpg&hash=38876a4da65031e8d676e12f40f9406efc0fe3fd)
Peekaboo...
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Once the Nology plugs and oil service are carried out, it will go to R-Tech for a full health check and 2-3 day live map session...
did you see any difference mate with the aircon rad off,im thinking of doing this myself,as ive just put a eurojet intercooler and and going stage2+ so want it to get maximum air?
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All I can say is that with the THS fitted as I have and revo on B9T6F8 it's immense!
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brilliant is it much of a job removing it..did you drain the gas off before you undid it mate,if so is there a drain screw or something
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Looking good mate, Is fuel 8 not pretty lean ? I had 8b,5t,6f after i changed the turbo its now 9b,6t,7t.. i think if i remeber correctly.
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Well it's certainly not holding back at all, and mine has always ran richer than normal, my stage 2 was on F8 too...
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/07-Volkswagen-Golf-GTi-Edition-30-Revo-Stage-2-/121127543213?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c33c3a1ad#ht_482wt_1172 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/07-Volkswagen-Golf-GTi-Edition-30-Revo-Stage-2-/121127543213?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c33c3a1ad#ht_482wt_1172)
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Don't worry it ain't going anywhere soon, Missus won't allow... So new rear discs, pads, handbrake cables, caddy 2k rear calipers and some gloss black high temp paint... To sort the rear out... ;-)
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how did you drain the aircon system off matey?
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Had VAS Works drain it for me :)