Couldnt help myself

**HOLEIN1** · 03-11-2008, 10:37 AM

how does the standard bumper fit over the intercooler? and fitting issues in relation to cutting etc etc?

nice work, i like it

**DUB 20V** · 03-11-2008, 11:27 AM

looks like a hell of alot of piping for the cooler

you may find it will have a bit more lag, but all in all looks good, nice to see im not the only one who cleans where others cant see

keen to see this car in real life,

**kaneda** · 03-11-2008, 12:32 PM

Bumper (going from the instrutions supplied) shouldnt have to be modified much if at all........although they are for a US golf so not sure if the bumpers are any differnt ?
I didnt want the intercooler pipes running up over the engine like in some kits that i have seen although what i really wanted was something like the forge kit ware both inlet and outlet of the intercooler are on the drivers side so pipe work isnt any longer but due to the poor dolar value i opted for this kit (you dont see any of it once everything is back on)

Had a bit of a painting mood thismorning so removed the lower skirt from the front bumper and prepped and painted it as it had some very hard hits on driveways and the like

and also did the brake calipers

**kaneda** · 04-11-2008, 09:46 AM

DOH http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=22575

I knew it was working out too easy

**kaneda** · 05-11-2008, 11:30 AM

Well after lossing the battle but not the war with the FMIC i put the factory side mount back on and put the front of the car back together.

The only part i had left to fit was the intake pipe so whacked this on and thanks to Blitzen who came round and showed me how to "beg with it, asked it politely, offer it drinks, then threatened violence" to get it on

Havnt driven the golf for a while and have been driving around the boat (1966 HR holden) while i was tinkering with it so now when i take it for a drive it drives like a quick car and not a boat

so cant "guess" at if the intake made any differance.

**DUB 20V** · 05-11-2008, 11:49 AM

but it looks way hotter

**EVN-88G** · 05-11-2008, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by kaneda

YAY

now to get motivated and put it all in

where did you get the silicone intake pipe from and for how much? im interested in getting new silicone turbo and manifold intake pipes eventually and would love to go with a brand that someone else has already road tested

Evan.

**kaneda** · 05-11-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by EVN-88G

where did you get the silicone intake pipe from and for how much? im interested in getting new silicone turbo and manifold intake pipes eventually and would love to go with a brand that someone else has already road tested

Evan.

I got it from ECS as they had them on sale for round $160 USD.... Its made by APR and from what Blitzen told me its slightly more firm than his Forge brand although all in all i cant see a differance and would look for the best value item .