Caff's MKV GTI

[golfmeup]

IT went well thanks Locky!

I had to replace one of the bolts on the dogbone as they supply a spacer and a short bolt. Did not look so safe to me as there was not many threads securing it to the subframe so i got a hold of a longer one for piece of mind.
I gave it a bit of the old launch control on the way home to find zero wheel hop... job done and very pleased with it so far. I can notice a very slight vibration but nothing to worry about compared to what other people have

The exhaust got welded up nicely. There was a bit of gap to fill but it looks pretty good in my opinion.
I had planned on deleting the Vband joints but they lined up properly and sealed perfectly even with the cheapo Chinese clamp.
Cold start is loud as hell as well as when it gets on boost and dumps out the wastegate but it is otherwise as loud as it was before under "normal" driving conditions. Some extra pops and burbles on over run and some really crisp DSG farts now which was a nice bonus
I did not use a C02 sensor spacer as i was in a hurry to get it finished but there is no CEL to speak of as yet after 200km. I'll report back if it ever appears.

The boost gauge also got fitted. I was a bit surprised to find it reads as high as 22-23psi in the lower rev range before rolling back to around 14-16psi in the higher rev range. That explains why it pulls so well lol.

I'm hoping the CPU does some re calibrating over the next few days but i have noticed it comes on boost a lot sooner and a lot stronger obviously from being able to breath now.

Intercooler next and most likely find a new tune for it.

Yeah I've heard that it can take a time for the CPU to relearn the new down pipe.

Yeehaa! This baby is going to rock!

We really need to get our two together one of these weekends for a play!

[Caffeine]

Not a lot going on recently.
I made the trip down to Canberra and back no problem. Still not Check Engine Light due to the downpipe so i think i can safely assume it wont happen.

I've noticed that since fitting the DP and the software sorting its self out that there is a slight delay in power on gear shifts when giving it the beans. From what i read on the interwebs, this is a DSG software problem most likely due to the factory torque limit of the gearbox. I had been looking into DSG tunes prior to this happening so i think i will hurry that along and with a bit of luck, it will solve the problem.

Intercooler in in Sydney so that should arrive later next week. Dunno if i'll fit it strait away or wait till i organize a cat back to replace the factory unit currently still on the car. I've been told it sounds a bit like a Datto 180B by my brother and to be honest, i'm not overly impressed with the sound of it either since fitting the downpipe so i'm currently looking at pre-fab'd cat back systems. Right now, the XForce unit seems priced well enough and i can get it in Australia(obviously) so it is on top of the list. Also considering a 42DD system if i can swallow the exchange rate.

Wanting to do some(the bug is still strong), i wrapped my front badge in 4d carbon wrap. Also gave it a good hand wash and some polish...



Bought some clay bars and some other detailing stuff. I'll read up on how best to use it all and then take it out somewhere nice to take some decent photo's.

I can't for the life of me register an account with vwgolf.net.au?!
If i could, i would likely buy some rims and some other stuff of the for sale forum but i guess its not meant to be?

[Caffeine]

SOooo...

Pulled my Forge Twintake apart today and gave it a little bit of a clean.
There was a little bit(!!??) of stuff in there to say the least lol.



Once brushed clean, i reassembled it all with the Forge hoses all facing upwards and the hose clamps all as hidden a possible to keep my OCD at bay.



Not too much more to report right now. Just waiting for the intercooler to arrive and to make a decision on a cat back.
Oh! also ordered a Polk Audio sub and amp. I am thinking about some 4" Polk door speakers to go with also.

[golfmeup]

That air filter !

[Caffeine]

Not a lot been going on lately.

I approached the Local VW dealer regarding a DSG service out of interest and not to my surprise, they wanted $1100+ including a bunch of other stuff that i had already done. I contacted a few people up the coast a bit and 2 got back to me with prices around the $360 region so i'll be taking the car up north for that some time soon.
The local VW dealer did however come in handy when they informed me that i had a recall pending for my coil packs so i had that done free of charge. I really wish i had a DSG maltronics unit recall pending which would have saved me servicing the gearbox but of well, can't win em all

I purchased a Blaupunkt 12" sub AIO unit off evil bay but they sent me out a 10" version and it had a dent in it so i got a free upgrade to a boxed 12" Polk unit and a separate 4 channel Polk amp. Not sure if im happy about that or not. Happy that the seller was more than willing to fix his mistake but not so happy that the combo is now twice the physical size and weight?

I purchased a 3" resonator and Hooker Aero Chamber 3" strait through muffler also. Looking to have that added to the rear of the dump pipe some time soon. Hopefully im happy with the sound or i'll try again with some different components.

INTERCOOLER!!!!
My intercooler finally arrived!
It took nearly 6 weeks but it is here now and ready to be fitted when i can find the time.



I'm thinking i'll be needing a HPFP next....

[chrismelba]

Looks cool with the blacked out badge!

[Caffeine]

Dropping my car off tomorrow afternoon so the exhaust can get done on Wednesday.
I'm hoping i get the car back Wednesday afternoon but i don't mind it being there an extra day.

Instead of having an "exhaust" shop do it, i purchased a Hooker Aero Chamber 3" muffler and generic 3" resonator and will pick up some 180 and 90 degree 3" mandrels tomorrow on the way over to my mechanic.
I know he will do a good job of it and it will probably take a little bit longer and most likely cost a little bit more than the exhaust shop but i have been bitten by the local exhaust shops already so they loose my business. That and my mechanic is an avid turbo nut so i know he will do a good job of it.

Photo's pending!

[golfmeup]

Hey dude, sounds like your making good progress on the beast!

[golfmeup]

Dude we have to get our cars together for a blast.
Would be awesome to get some gopro footage of yours with the new exhaust.
I'm guessing it's gonna be loud!

[Caffeine]

OMG it's loud! lol

I'm happy for the most part with the sound but it attracts too much attention. Not something i really want anymore.
As i mentioned the other day at work, the Hooker was too fat so i could not use her... i mean it. We also had to use an old school 3" dump style tip just to get it done so i am currently looking for a nice twin tip and a 12" long muffler to shut it up a bit.

I have an action cam that i took some before footage with. I might hook it up tomorrow and go for a drive and make a comparo video.

I have just got home from 10 hours worth of wrenching on my brothers VL turbo. A full engine transplant and the only thing preventing him from choo chooing is getting the custom fuel rail back together haha.

But yes... we have to get together some weekend soon for a photo opportunity at the very least