K03 to K04 upgrade - Options and thoughts

[ljc19630]

Have you got a diff?

???? Not sure what you mean bud??


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[Octoparrot]

I think he means do you have an LSD fitted.

[ljc19630]

Ah i see. To be honest it don’t need it. The TC is mapped by R-Tech and having tested this on my 1.5 mile long test road (off road of course) with a roundabout one end and S bend at the other it’s absolutely brilliant. The s bend is taken in 3rd Around 60, and before the conversion would spin the wheels a little and promote an element of torque steer. Last night both me and my son tested the car on this road for acceleration, top speed and also through the s bend. It absolutely flew through without any hint of wheel spin, torque steer OR TC cut. Amazing transformation and testament to the knowledge of Niki @ R-Tech. It’s made a very good car brilliant and I just can’t stop thinking it’s 11.5 years old with 132k Miles and on original shocks and all bushes


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[frost255]

Hey mate - hows the car travelling, really thinking of undertaking this

[ljc19630]

Best thing I’ve done in a long time. So pleased with it. Now had the R32 zorst re fabricated by my pal. Brought the tail pipes in and several coats of VHT black and  VHT Lacquer and it’s looking like it grew there


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[bobby_fodge]

I like that a lot

[ljc19630]

I like that a lot

Thanks. I’m happy with the results
I also sprayed the lower skirt in Black Magic as it was grey plastic. Now all matching


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[frost255]

Just wondering - how much was labour for the turbo swap?

Also was the 351hp figure your desire to get the most out of the turbo or the recommended number by the tuners?

[ljc19630]

circa £1800
I supplied all parts.
To just swap the turbo is £450.
Mapping and walnut blast for inlet is around £650.I also had all the ancillaries fitted, new I/C new AC rad, thermostat, exhaust re fitted and re fabricated.
Give Ben @ R-Tech a call and he can run through the costs. Tell him Louie sent ya


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[ljc19630]

HP wasn’t my consideration, more on the TQ and to have a usable torque line from
Low down and up through to 6kish. Mission accomplished as the car is superb and drives just how I wanted it to. Again talk to Niki as he’ll give you good advice.


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[frost255]

Oh okay thanks, you do need the I/C hey, I live in aus so thatll be hard i think haha
Did you replace the clutch or did you already have a uprated one?

[ljc19630]

You can gat an ic on eBay
Mines DSG so standard running gear


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[frost255]

Okay - a s3 or golf R I/C right?

[Northern_ED30]

Well done Louie, glad it worked out.

My Ed30 is almost stage 2 ready, with it being a manual I'm scared of the clutch bill that will come with the map though 

[ljc19630]

Okay - a s3 or golf R I/C right?

That’s correct. Loads about. I actually purchased a new ic from here



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