Time to get serious!!!

[Gti Dave]

My sprint booster novelty came in the mail today and got it installed in less than 15mins. Quite easy. Only thing was the factory lead/plug was bloody short. If it were another 1-2mm shorter, then I wouldn't have been abel to install the damn thing. Otherwise, its a fun addition. Certainly makes things feel more exciting and more punchy with less effort on the get go

[Fireside]

Nice mods mate, looks really hot!
Tell me more about the Uprated audi S3 diverter valve & Forge diverter valve...
Did it help with lag at all? Where did you get it and what are the pros and cons?

[dru]

Nice mods mate, looks really hot!
Tell me more about the Uprated audi S3 diverter valve & Forge diverter valve...
Did it help with lag at all? Where did you get it and what are the pros and cons?

I thought the Diverter Valve from the S3 just had a stronger rubber section in it meaning it could stand the higher boost demands from a tune TSI engine and the Forge Diverter Valve was purely a noise addition to the car?

Don't quote me on it, I might be completely wrong!!!

[Gti Dave]

Nice mods mate, looks really hot!
Tell me more about the Uprated audi S3 diverter valve & Forge diverter valve...
Did it help with lag at all? Where did you get it and what are the pros and cons?

No real difference felt or change in lag or anything like that. Only did it due to the reports of the the diaphragm tearing in tuned cars after a while so thought I might as well get everything done at the same time. Forge diverter valve spacer is only for the BOV sound so really only a novelty for some fun but will be taking it off once the exhaust system is purchased.

[Gti Dave]

I thought the Diverter Valve from the S3 just had a stronger rubber section in it meaning it could stand the higher boost demands from a tune TSI engine and the Forge Diverter Valve was purely a noise addition to the car?

Don't quote me on it, I might be completely wrong!!!

Correct from the accounts of what I've read. Plus the design is slightly different but definately stonger.

[Fireside]

No real difference felt or change in lag or anything like that. Only did it due to the reports of the the diaphragm tearing in tuned cars after a while so thought I might as well get everything done at the same time. Forge diverter valve spacer is only for the BOV sound so really only a novelty for some fun but will be taking it off once the exhaust system is purchased.

I have an exhaust on order too, and was thinking I might get a BOV or Div valve put on at the same time, but if there isn't much in the way of gains I might not bother. It may be something to add on in the future tho.

[bluefrog]

Dave now that I've driven a stock RS and know how it feels (ie. ESP activation with very little effort) ... out of the work that you've done on your beast, which mods would you most recommend for improving the car's weight distribution / balance / traction ???

[Gti Dave]

Dave now that I've driven a stock RS and know how it feels (ie. ESP activation with very little effort) ... out of the work that you've done on your beast, which mods would you most recommend for improving the car's weight distribution / balance / traction ???

Definately the whiteline anti lift kit!!! That is surely a must!!! Definately helps improve traction off the line. But then again I also got larger wheel with the slightly wider tyres so that must also help a little.

[bluefrog]

awesome, how bout the Eibach's - much of a difference there??

thanks heaps for your advice btw, now for the shopping and dreaded negotiating ... hopefully I'll be a skoda convert soon!

btw I'm up for a steak on Friday night if there's much interest

[Gti Dave]

Yeah the Eibachs also helps as part of the whole package including the whiteline bushes. Still have yet to get the rear sway bar installed.