The great big MK6 Golf 118TSI tuning thread

**Rawcpoppa** · 28-02-2013, 08:11 AM

Hi guys. Don't all answer at once!

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**Ryan_R** · 28-02-2013, 08:59 AM

ok.

Have you asked the guys at ECS tuning?

**Lucas_R** · 28-02-2013, 09:21 AM

Definitely get the one with the alloy end tanks. I can assure you the only reason that Audi have gone to the plastic tanks is to save money.

**Rawcpoppa** · 28-02-2013, 02:32 PM

I'm confused really. Haven't checked ecstuning yet but I've read online that the one with the plastic end tanks flows better vs the alloy end tanks. Don't know how true this is hence why I'm asking all these questions.

Lucas_R are you saying the alloy end tank version removes more heat cuz that's what I'd be inclined to think.

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**Lucas_R** · 28-02-2013, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rawcpoppa

I'm confused really. Haven't checked ecstuning yet but I've read online that the one with the plastic end tanks flows better vs the alloy end tanks. Don't know how true this is hence why I'm asking all these questions.

Lucas_R are you saying the alloy end tank version removes more heat cuz that's what I'd be inclined to think.

Your stock intercooler is the same one that is fitted to GTI's and R's. Its a reasonable sized unit which sits in front of the radiator and has plastic end tanks. So if you buy a new intercooler with plastic end tanks you will end up the exact same thing as what you have already.

The end tanks on the aluminium intercooler are a big bigger than the plastic end tank version. This would be the one to get if you were going to do it: Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0T > Engine > Intercooler > ES#9949 European S3 Intercooler - 1K0145803P

Also you might want to read this: Intercooler to suit 118TSI MK6 Golf (Cabriolet)

As an alternative, may i suggest the intercooler kit which i bought for my car, which is both larger and cheaper than the S3 intercooler you are considering: THS Copy Intercooler review and installation pictorial semi-DIY

**bugsalanko** · 25-03-2013, 09:55 AM

Quick query. Has anyone else had intermittant vibration at idle. Ill have a day every now and then when the car feels like its vibrating reasonably hard when stopped in traffic. Have a manual box so I can rule out the DSG. Have had one set of plugs replaced due to misfire sept last year and now worried that its misfiring/ worse at present. Haven't had any error lights thrown as of yet.

Question being do you guys think I'm better off getting the tune removed permanently now before an error light pops up so its only a matter of removing the CAI and taking to the dealer or sit and wait and see?

Am just a little worried at present with 2 years gone in warranty and only 30 500 on the clock :S

**Lucas_R** · 25-03-2013, 10:48 AM

Its probably just misfiring and the reason will almost certainly be a dodgy ignition coil pack. Mine were already mis-firing with only 13,000km on them so i replaced them recently.

**bugsalanko** · 25-03-2013, 12:34 PM

Hoping your right Lucas. Although I would have put 10 000km on the car since having the spark plugs replaced (assuming coil packs and spark plugs are the same thing??) which is a little worrying if the plugs are going to be tat much of a consumable!!

**Ryan_R** · 29-06-2013, 08:21 PM

Still haven't installed my S3 intercooler... I'm wondering if I should sell it now... also wondering if it will fit a Mk7 GTI... (although at the same time time part of me would want to keep it stock if I bought one).

**Rawcpoppa** · 29-06-2013, 09:26 PM

What stopped you from installing it? I recently purchased mine and also just placed an order for Apr Carbonio 1.4 tsi intake. They recently released it and have a summer sale on things to boot.

http://www.goapr.com/products/intake...4tsi_twin.html

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