MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: tomolambo on April 04, 2014, 06:06:48 pm
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I am starting to get board of my ed30 now and would like to do something different. I am already running revo 2+ and fancy a loba turbo but I was wondering how easy is it to fit s3 running gear i.e. rear diff and suspension I have had a look round and its not very clear. is it just a matter of bolt on or do I need to cut channelling out and how easy is it to get the haldex working correctly
cheers tom
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It has been done on here by one or 2 people one on a Leon and one on a golf. I think you need to get rid of the spare wheel well and fit an r32 fuel tank, I think the exhuast might need altering as well to take a different route
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Just buy an S3 or golf R mate I would think that would be a lot easier but I'm sure someone will be along soon to explain more about the ways in which to mount the haldex if it's possible :happy2:
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I would love 1 but I dont fancy 20k+ on a car I have been able to source all the bits at a good price
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its not too difficult my mate fitted it 2 his on his drive using axle stands and a jack.... you don't have 2 cut the whole spare wheel well out just a piece of it :happy2:
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I would love 1 but I dont fancy 20k+ on a car I have been able to source all the bits at a good price
Nice one look forward to seeing it complete
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its not too difficult my mate fitted it 2 his on his drive using axle stands and a jack.... you don't have 2 cut the whole spare wheel well out just a piece of it :happy2:
How did he go about the hedlex system?
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Have a read at this http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175499&page=16 (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175499&page=16)
It may change your mind as there have been a few teething problems.
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Cheers ill have a read
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For the hassle id rather spend the money modifying the car to 4wd and buy an evo, which already has 4wd and easily tuned to get plenty of power. I would never alter the car that much as it would lose massive value on resale when it comes time to part with it. Unless you plan on keeping it another 3 to 4 years to benefit from the money invested in the mod.
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Must admit its something I'd love to do,
I've looked into it
Complete rear axle, transfer box, exhaust fuel tank and pump, abs unit, wiring loom, coding to do with the clocks, boot floor removal, it's a lot of work getting the system to work,
You better off buying an r32 and sticking the 2.0tfsi in that.
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Must admit its something I'd love to do,
I've looked into it
Complete rear axle, transfer box, exhaust fuel tank and pump, abs unit, wiring loom, coding to do with the clocks, boot floor removal, it's a lot of work getting the system to work,
You better off buying an r32 and sticking the 2.0tfsi in that.
You seen the Cupra R thats going the 4wd conversion?
U should do it :P
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It's not worth it in a stage one car, would just slow it down, if they car was getting to hurdys sort of power then maybe.
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Tbf that lad is running stage 3 and bigger turbo so I can understand
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You better off buying an r32 and sticking the 2.0tfsi in that.
This... really, really don't see the point... all that cost, effort and depreciation!
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Been down the evo road before, they cost to much for a clean unabused 1 then once you mod to big power the transfer box always go, fantastic cars when there running right tho.
I am wanting to go 400 and that is just a waste in a front wheel drive, 350 what it has got now is a pain to put down in any weather
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Why do you want 400bhp
Isn't that out of the range of the stock turbo.
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Yes it is I am wanting a loba turbo, the set up is fantastic just want more power and a better way to put it down, its just a real good price for the lot
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I have done the 4wd to my gti. It's not to bad to do. Loose the spare wheel recess, and the hardware mostly bolts straight in. You just need to weld the centre prop mount in:-) then it's just a case of the wiring. My car feels so planted now imo best mod I have done coupled the R-tech software just feels awesome :-)
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The wiring side is what scares me, the physical making it fit doesn't.
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The wiring is not to bad you just need a can high, can low, ignition live, earth, and brake light signal. For me the most scary bit was removing the interior and carpet.
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Cheers for that av got till Friday to make my mind up for the parts
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Paul pm sent
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Been thinking about doing mine but don't want to lose top end power with the losses and weight
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Been thinking about doing mine but don't want to lose top end power with the losses and weight
I think with your setup you would not feel the extra weight lol
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Why do you want 400bhp
Isn't that out of the range of the stock turbo.
James got 401bhp from a K04 with WMI :wink:
That was with the best flowing hardware though and Niki spent 2 weeks tweaking the map :grin:
See here: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43854.msg624693.html#msg624693