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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #135 on: July 24, 2011, 04:17:33 pm »
No i didn't as the mk6 ones looked bigger and slightly different to the mk5 so i was not sure if they would fit.
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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #136 on: July 24, 2011, 04:23:11 pm »
Ok, probably an evolution towards better fuel efficiency anyway.  If you want any pics of the trim let me now its fairly open inside.

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #137 on: July 24, 2011, 06:51:56 pm »




Guess these don't fit the Mark VI that have the ''toothed'' spoilers at this place.
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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #138 on: July 24, 2011, 09:22:08 pm »
Right well I have just driven 90 miles of motorway with the new Aero, a couple of things that I notice is that the car has a significant reduction in road noise making motorway miles more enjoyable and I can hear the exhaust and engine better as thats the main noise coming through the bulk head not road noise and wind noise.

The car also felt more eager to accelerate at speed and cruised down better it wasnt dramatic but definitely there.  The oil temps were up a few degrees from 88-89 degress before to 92 degress max water temps were the same.

And the important part from my perspective the mpg the figures looked better the averages ended on 36mpg I was sat at 70 mph on cruise (76 on clocks, corrected speed from polar was 70) but if anyone knows the road out of gloucester towards swindon you will know that the road up past the air ballon isnt kind to mpg!  The most interesting thing is the range which speaks volumes, I filled up in brockworth on vpower did 90 miles and the range remaining was 355 miles, so from a normal tank doing me 360 on the range tank I am now able to expect 440 miles at motorway speeds! 

So it did everything that I expected it too 10-15% improvement (could be more if you didnt have a seriously long and heavy hill at the start) and I still have two more parts to fit.  And it has made the car quieter at all speeds making it a nicer place to be so I would say a very well worth modification.  Thanks to The Bruce for bringing it to our attention  :congrats:

And of course some proof  :jumpmove:





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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #139 on: July 24, 2011, 09:27:12 pm »

Result :)  Im going to get the front one and two triangles tommorow morning.  My measurements arent as accurate but I know the usual Avg Mpg and I have a super long journey (Motorway) on Friday  :indifferent:

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #140 on: July 24, 2011, 09:31:37 pm »
try and grab the rear arm covers too stone grit guards its all very easy to fit and if your driving all the way from germany to doncaster you could cover the cost of doing it all!

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #141 on: July 24, 2011, 09:35:47 pm »

If I take a pic of my existing front guard could you compare where the holes are to see if fitment is the same for the Leon?

Or do you have a pic of the Golf old front guard?

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #142 on: July 24, 2011, 09:39:46 pm »

Also, have I missed the p/n for the 2 audi rear ones or have I got p/n dyslexia? lol

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #143 on: July 24, 2011, 09:47:05 pm »
I dont think they are on the thread will dig them out and send them to you tomorrow mike.

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Re: improved aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #144 on: July 24, 2011, 09:50:34 pm »
I guess we all agree to this.  :wink:


2a & 2b:

left side:  1K0 511 539 E 5,12 €
right side: 1K0 511 540 C 5,30 €
8E0 825 267 0,44 €  4 x

Pease note: little bit tricky to fit !!


Think these are them...

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Re: improved aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #145 on: July 24, 2011, 09:56:13 pm »
I guess we all agree to this.  :wink:


2a & 2b:

left side:  1K0 511 539 E 5,12 €
right side: 1K0 511 540 C 5,30 €
8E0 825 267 0,44 €  4 x

Pease note: little bit tricky to fit !!


Think these are them...

Also, wonder if I would be much over 50€ as I get tax free over 50 bucks

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #146 on: July 25, 2011, 09:36:12 am »
Thats for the rear arm stone guards mike, the little lumps are these:


Extra lumps 1K0 825 001 B x1
            1K0 825 002 B x1
N 909 591 01 fixing kit   x4
N 103 546 02 fixing kit   x10

the 4 are little push on metal clips to allow the screws to thread into (like you see to hold speakers in place, and 10 are scews with washers.  The lumps are about £5 each

This is the rest of what I ordered

Full VW Golf Engine under tray
(x1) 1K0 825 237 P Undertray £26.24
(x3) 1K0 825 951 Hex headed bolt (Combi) 80p each M6X20 hex socket head bolt

Rear axle cover as fitted to VW Golf bluemotion
(x1) 1K0 501 713 D Trim for Rear Axle £25.03       3C0 501 713
(x1) 1K0 501 682 Retaining bracket £1.67
(x1) N 905 483 05 Retaining bolt 47p
(x1) N 901 838 02 Retaining bolt £1.63

Rear arm covers from Audi TT
(x1) 1K0 511 539 E Stone chip Guard £4.69
(x1) 1K0 511 540 C Stone Chip Guard £5.91
(x4) 8E0 825 267 A spreader rivet 10p each
(x2) 1K0 609 734 C brake cable clamp 76p each
(x2) N 102 854 02 Bolt 18p each

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #147 on: July 25, 2011, 09:54:35 am »

Right so Ive come away from the dealer with no parts (collect tommorow) and 61euros poorer.  Part numbers to follow.

Point to note is the Audi part numbers were available to order.

Got a feeling from your post above Im going to be short of a few clips and screws :(

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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #148 on: July 25, 2011, 10:06:53 am »

Ordered these;


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Re: improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
« Reply #149 on: July 25, 2011, 10:38:34 am »
When you go back tomorrow you will need these to fit them all:

N 909 591 01 fixing kit   x4
N 103 546 02 fixing kit   x10

(x3) 1K0 825 951 Hex headed bolt (Combi) 80p each M6X20 hex socket head bolt

(x4) 8E0 825 267 A spreader rivet 10p each

you might also need these depending if your rear brake cables are on the top of the rear arms or in the middle like snoopys were.

(x2) 1K0 609 734 C brake cable clamp 76p each
(x2) N 102 854 02 Bolt 18p each


you will only need 4 of the 8E0 spreader rivets not 10 unless thats a random number of fixers.

The 3 bolts are for the main engine tray and hold the rear on the subframe (that holds the bottom engine mount.) the rest of the screws will be holding the existing engine cover in place.  did you see the comparison picture of the new and old engine cover did it answer your question above?

With your car being lowered you might see a better improvement as well than mine as you allow less air under the car and having a smaller gap between the car and the ground helps you achieve a better clean flow of air.

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