What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

[dylan8]

Wooo, got the damage strut out and new ones in! and OMG its low, still got 2-3inches of thread and my phone already leans up against the front bumper.

Pics up soon!

[Mr Messy]

While I had the bonnet up I also thought I'd pull out my CAI and give the filter a good clean. Glad I did, it was filthy (read hasn't been cleaned since all those dust storms the other month). Should breathe better now.
Cheers,
Trent

My K&N panel was atrocious when I cleaned it post storms. Seemed to free up a bit of power when I sorted it.

[gavs]

Sanded 2 new wheels, got first layer of colour down on 1, will do a second layer and maybe clear tonight and the first coat on the second....

Hoping to have new rubber on them in time for the cruise on the 13th here in Vic....

[anth]

didn't you buy them brand new? how come you're sanding/painting them?

[gavs]

Yeah, they are brand spanking, but when I test fitted them to the car, they just didn't suit it being the bright silver. So, now we shall see how they will look when they're a little darker

I think they will look pretty good, offset against the darkness of the tint on my windows it will be a good combo with teh metallic green. After fitment, I will have to give the car a proper detail, it hasn't been done since I moved into my new place without tank water

[anth]

damn you're game ripping straight into brand new wheels! What kind of colour are you spraying them? Gunmetal?

Should look good when its done, hope you post some pics when you're finished

speaking of wheels, my aristo rep's have arrived, just waiting on tyres now, hopefully have them on the car this week

[tud82]

Crashed my new 4 motion,

some F**KHead pulled out in front of me
well life goes on, its on his insurance so hopefully have a new one soon

[fuzion]

My K&N panel was atrocious when I cleaned it post storms. Seemed to free up a bit of power when I sorted it.

you really shouldnt be using a k&n, get a pipercross, aem or a dry filter.. you'll kill your maf!

[Treza360]

you really shouldnt be using a k&n, get a pipercross, aem or a dry filter.. you'll kill your maf!

Only if you over oil it. I use K&N oil and cleaner on my BMC CDA and I haven't killed it yet (touch wood).
Cheers,
Trent

[No457 Snowy]

Only if you over oil it. I use K&N oil and cleaner on my BMC CDA and I haven't killed it yet (touch wood).
Cheers,
Trent

Same here, mine's an EVOMS V-FLOW with oiled filter element and I've used it now for 3 years (touch wood) without issue. Don't over oil is the key, unfortunately many people don't heed this advice.

Here's the instructions I got from EVOMS with some good advice:



Evolution Motorsports
Filter Cleaning Procedure


Step 1: Remove filter from intake tube and venturi.

Step 2: Using a non-detergent soap in warm water wash the filter (hand soap, Simple Green works great.)

Step 3: Using cold water rinse filter from inside out, as to push all dirt out of the filter.

Step4: If air compressor is available from the inside out lightly blow the water from the filter.

Step5: Regardless of blowing all water needs to be completely removed from the filter before moving on to the next step. The filter will probably need to sit in front of a fan for 3-4 hours.

Step6: Our filters use a 6 gram oil spray process, so to re oil the filter a K&N recharge kit can be used, the oil should be applied only to the outside of the filter in a very light spray.

Step7: Let the filter dry for at least 4 hours before using preferably over night if possible


Snowy