Razor80 Stage 3 Allspace R Build

[tigger73]

What sort of spray paint would you suggest, a dedicated caliper paint or something else that gives a smoother glosser finish? Think paint I've used on previous cars gave a matt/satin finish but won't smooth.

VHT do a high temperature spray can that you can get from most auto stores (Supercheap/Repco/etc). Whatever you do just don't use their clear unless you're going to bake them in an oven as the clear won't harden properly and brake dust stick to it like glue.

If you want a nice finish you'll have to file/polish the casting first before painting otherwise it'll be all rippled.

I did find some 2-pack high temperature caliper paint that I used on my previous car, except the supplier no longer brings it into the country and it's hard to get anyone to ship internationally as is classified as a dangerous goods.

[Razor80]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'll have a look at my nearest stockest.
I'll look into someother options thats available here and maybe do some test samples before committing to the real thing lol

[Razor80]

So excited car is booked and going in for the install tomorrow with Etuners Motorsport.

Gordan and the team will install:
Snail IS38 480HP Hybrid Turbo
NGK RS7 Spark Plugs
CTS MQB Downpipe with Magnaflow 200 Cell Catalyst
CTS 600 Intercooler
CTS Air Intake
CTS Intake Elbow
CTS Dog Bone Insert
Turbosmart Dual Port DV
Stage 3 ECU & DSG tune

We spoke about meth injection but may have to custom make the tank to fit in the bootwell some how as I don't want it on show or exposed to be accidentally knocked. Will consider this option and an oil cooler later if I want to do more draggy runs or track days once my brakes are fitted and bedded in. Will see...

Will update you all later this week, with dyno results. Will hopefully get to see it in action and take a video clip, pending I can get away from work in time.

[tigger73]

So excited car is booked and going in for the install tomorrow with Etuners Motorsport.

Gordan and the team will install:
Snail IS38 480HP Hybrid Turbo
....
Stage 3 ECU & DSG tune

Will update you all later this week, with dyno results. Will hopefully get to see it in action and take a video clip, pending I can get away from work in time.

Looking forward to seeing the results for this and comparing dyno results (in particular spool rates between the TTE475 and the Snail480). The Snailturbo was one turbo that I was considering but ended up with the TTE.

We spoke about meth injection but may have to custom make the tank to fit in the bootwell some how as I don't want it on show or exposed to be accidentally knocked. Will consider this option and an oil cooler later if I want to do more draggy runs or track days once my brakes are fitted and bedded in. Will see...

I'm not planning on going down this path - water/meth and E85 are really if you're chasing times down the drag strip or on the track.

[Razor80]

Looking forward to seeing the results for this and comparing dyno results (in particular spool rates between the TTE475 and the Snail480). The Snailturbo was one turbo that I was considering but ended up with the TTE.

Me too, as I was considering your turbo also or the Littco from the UK but choose the Snail turbo as it's purely easier fitment wise and $$$.

I'm not planning on going down this path - water/meth and E85 are really if you're chasing times down the drag strip or on the track.

I'm not sure either as I still want some aspects of a family SUV but with uprated performance. TBH I'll probably just change my wheels to lighter versions (if I can find decent OZ websites to order from) and a (big) maybe change the backbox for some sound. Just want to drive it and enjoy it for now...

[Razor80]

New intercooler being installed today and the Snail turbo.
What a huge difference in the size of the compressor wheel. Hopefully the rest of the parts go on by tomorrow and if all goes well, the time consuming tweaks on the dyno to set things up efficiently.

[Beedub]

Awesome. Saw the post on facebook as well

[PDMJO]

Was messaging Gordie and assuming yours was the only indium grey Tiguan in the shop, he mentioned you’re going with an IE intake now? What made you change your mind?

[Razor80]

It's Platinum Grey, Indium wasn't available when I purchased my car back at the VIP night.

IE intake? Not sure I did change it but I'm easy, what ever looks the nicest and performs well.

[Razor80]

Turbo, Downpipe, Intake and DV all completed. Just the plugs and reattach all the other bits etc before tuning starts tomorrow.