And perhaps a TimeAttack hey Gavin... :PQuote:
Originally Posted by h100vw
I can't make the one on 2nd May, 1st wedding anniversary. The wife wasn't amused when I asked if we can push it back a weekend...
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And perhaps a TimeAttack hey Gavin... :PQuote:
Originally Posted by h100vw
I can't make the one on 2nd May, 1st wedding anniversary. The wife wasn't amused when I asked if we can push it back a weekend...
Can you not make it the week before instead? I'd like to do something with more focus than hl. But I have no helmet and a heap of other expensive reasons not to go harder. ��
Been busy on my little beastie!
2 weeks ago I fitted a GFB diverter valve; definitely noticed an improvement in throttle response.
Last week, fitted Koni fsd shocks and Eibach pro springs; definitely sharper cornering, but overall ride comfort is very similar, if not slightly better.
On the weekend, replaced the front brake discs; the last owner had replaced the pads but the discs were heavily lipped, so on with some new ones. Thought I'd fix a leak in the boot where water was running in from the side of the hatch; only solved part of the problem, so kept looking, and realised the left rear light assembly hadn't been put in properly, so fixed that as well; hopefully now no more fishtank under the spare tyre!
My VW jack shat itself (ie stripped completely) when I tried to lift the car for the second disc swap; so yesterday bought a new jack.
Whilst at it, I disassembled the LHS wing mirror, removed and fixed a crack in the lower indicator window, then replaced.
Today I replaced a blown front parking bulb (that was fun!), and then treated the rear bumper, side skirts, and lower grille with Mothers Naturally black, definitely looks better!
Now I just need a RSB, and for APR to go on sale so I can get a tune! :-)
Or Go with Custom-Code for $799 and have money in your pocket? :D To pay for the roll bar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiffle
Gavin
APR so expensive
So I finally got my injector issue sorted, thought I should do a bit of write up
PART 1
Early November last year I got a set of non-calibrated PD130/150 injectors off eBay and can't find anyone locally can do the calibration so
So I thought I'll give it a go(yeah with 120,000s-of-psi of injecting pressure just put them in uncalibrated)
While the workshop is working on it, they found the hardened casing on some of the cam lobes are worn through and so as some tappets
I searched on the net and looks like it's quite a common fault on the PD engines
So I had to order in the new cam and seal to put in
Then they changed the rocker cover and gasket to fix the oil seeping issue
Got the car back with all the work done after over a week
Load the tune and now it drive like it's in limp mode:(
No wheel spins whatsoever no matter how I try
Went through all the diagnosis with data logging and found out the injectors are way out of balance
So my advice? Don't put uncalibrated injectors into you PD engines!!!
With all the coins spent and got results like this, I got slack
PART 2
Driving a limp-mode like car is not so funny, the power was so flat
There was an opportunity that I can access a DynoDynamic machine, so I did some power runs
The peak power on the highest power run was 87 HP(what?)
So I'm basically running below stock level??
Got pissed and order a set of fully reconditioned and calibrated PD130/150 injectors from the Darksides, also chuck a set of PD150 head bolts in the cart while I place the order[emoji14]
Now the car is in for the injectors for a second time
Everything went well until they put the rocker cover back with new gasket
They found it's leak badly at one corner, oil just pouring out from there
Then they checked the cover on a flat and it's wobbly, got a 4mm lift at the leaking corner
So rocker cover #3 is in, and I got the car back yesterday
All I could say is nothing, because I was busy at laughing
Almost break my neck at my first take off, spins the KU19s all through the 3rd
Now I need some stickier rubber
#becauseracecarQuote:
Originally Posted by TDIfan
Now you've piqued my interest! TBH I hadn't heard of custom0code until now, but looks the goods! How would a Wollongongian go about getting a stage 1 tune from you Gavin?Quote:
Originally Posted by h100vw
PS Forgot to mention I also changed the gearshift boot for a lovely black leather one; say no to cheap-looking vinyl!!! ;-)
You need to do more reading of the Polo section. :) C-C has been in Australia since I arrived in 2006. I don't spend millions on advertising though, like other tuners do. Lower overheads means better value, I like to think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiffle
There's nothing wrong with APRs products at all but do you need the switching etc? My own S3 came with APR before I swapped it out. I set it to the stock map once. My wife complained it felt slow. So back to tuned....
If you can't get 98, you can use 95 if you have to, the ECU will look after itself. There will be reduced power obviously but how often do you drive somewhere where you can't get 98 anyway?
I can bench flash your ECU if you are willing to ship it to me. I need to know that your car is well serviced. The tunes are well tested by lots of guys on the forum, so I know any drama you had after the flash would be hardware related.
Common failures are coilpacks. Which are pretty cheap and were subject to a VW recall.
Sparkplugs often give grief and in my mind can contribute to coilpack failure. Again relatively cheap to eliminate as a cause. I usually recommend fitting NGK BKR7E and tighten the factory gap to 30 thou.
My theory being if you know they don't last forever, you'll probably be more inclined to inspect and/or replace them. Platinum ones do last longer but don't really have a replacement interval.
Diverter valves can sometimes split, the VW ones are good enough on even modified engines. No real need to spend $300 on a turbosmart or something. I used to sell Forge-a -ikes but don't bother any more. Even the rip offs were being ripped off. :D
If you can't be without the car for a few days, I have a tuned ECU with no immobiliser that you can try out. Just needs swapping with yours and off you go.
The exact same software would come back to you.
Hit me up if you have more questions.
Gavin
Looks like I'll be in touch some time soon, Gavin! :-)