New wheels

**philthy** · 19-03-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by undisclos3d

Yeah well I do want to get rid of the blowoff valve. I like the idea of keeping the exhaust standard. How much am I looking to pay for chipping? haha and does it really make my car fall apart? not cool! The person I got it off said it had pedders sports suspension. Maybe upgrade that? And whats this vent atmosphere?

Chips for your car range from $660 up.

Some websites/ links.

Unitronic:

http://www.eurorevolution.com.au/

GIAC:

http://www.dubaddiction.com.au/

APR:

http://www.goapr.com.au/

Custom Code:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=15902

Superchips:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=41862

**gareth_oau** · 19-03-2010, 01:30 PM

venting to the atmosphere is that pssst or whooping noise during a gear change, you may sometimes hear and modded jap turbo cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTOI0iFq25w

I think its uncool, i do also believe its illegal, and there is some debate about whether it actually reduce s performance on VAG cars.

The APR DV valve I've got on mine vents internally, so the sound is still there, but very discrete.

**undisclos3d** · 19-03-2010, 02:43 PM

Yeah A DV valve that is discreet would be great how much will one set me back? Would they be easy to install yourself? Thanks for those links Philfie! Only one of the top ones had a dealer in tas and it was in Hobart anyone know of any in launceston?

**noone** · 19-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by undisclos3d

Yeah A DV valve that is discreet would be great how much will one set me back? Would they be easy to install yourself? Thanks for those links Philfie! Only one of the top ones had a dealer in tas and it was in Hobart anyone know of any in launceston?

You can get an ebay jobby for about $100, APR from states for $200, Forge unit similar price.

Easy change, takes 10 min with some plyers and a cable tie / mini cable clip, just make sure its designed for the boost you are going to have, some have different springs for different boost ranges.

**JustCruisn** · 19-03-2010, 06:14 PM

I found that the vac lines had hardened and cracked when replacing the DV. So best to know you can get some real quick if it goes wrong.

**TazzyVR6** · 19-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Hey another Tassie boy! Nice looking dub! I guess the Hobart guy was Andrew/APR? There is a place in Launceston that I can't think of the name but I don't think they have the same reputation as Andrew or Ed (another well spoken of mechanic) in Hobart.
Perhaps check out www.ozedition.org its a VW forum that is mainly a group of Tassie guys and they should be able to put you onto a good mechanic.
Cheers

**undisclos3d** · 19-03-2010, 08:44 PM

Yeah thats him Andrew. Ahk I'll head over there and ask around see what they reckon! I've also noticed a lot of creakin in the back when going over bumps n such, and when I turn right a fair bit of creaking in the front right.
Is it pretty normal for 2000 dubs to be a bit noisy? Its not overly bad. But not exactly silent! haha

Also my dad locked the keys in the car somehow today. the key was in the ignition and he hopped out and closed the door and it was locked. he reckoned he didn't touch anything. Anyone know what could of happened? It doesn't lock automaticaly when or something?

**JustCruisn** · 19-03-2010, 08:59 PM

The key thing is not normal. Get the car scanned at a proper VW specialist.
2000 models are noisy because they are 10years old. Suspension rubbers etc wear out.

**TazzyVR6** · 19-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Don't know about the noise, but someone else on here will, it's a wealth of knowledge. Infact you could probly find info if you search 'suspension noise'. I know that my GTI locks automatically after 30 seconds if you don't open a door after you've unlocked it. But I thought that it was meant to be impossible to lock the keys in! Just ran down and experimented and I can't see how you could do it. Car wont lock with keys in or door open...