improving aerodynamics with OEM parts

[Richn83]

Covers for the suspension arms are
Stone guard track control arm 1k0 511 533  D left side
Stone guard track control arm 1k0 511 534 D  right side

Snoopy, these part numbers are different than the ones in the previous list you put together, just wondered if there was a reason?

previous part number suggested
Rear covers from A3 or TT
1K0 511 539 E   Stone chip Guard £5.37
1K0 511 540 C   Stone Chip Guard £6.75
8E0 825 267      a spreader rivet £0.12 (need 4 so x4)




And to complete the job if I order this little lot I will have everything needed to install these bits!

[Snoopy]

Its a different cover. 533/534 are stone guard covers that fit over the arm the suspension spring is sitting in.
I have not fitted these yet but may do in the future. If im truthful i forgot about them  

Heres the list of parts i got with current UK prices.

Part numbers with RRP Prices exc VAT

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

Rear axle cover as fitted to VW Golf bluemotion
(x1) 1K0 501 713 D Trim for Rear Axle £25.03
(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

[Richn83]

Its a different cover. 533/534 are stone guard covers that fit over the arm the spring is sitting in.
I have not fitted these yet but may do in the future. If im truthful i forgot about them 

Heres the list of parts i got with current UK prices.

Part numbers with RRP Prices exc VAT

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

Rear axle cover as fitted to VW Golf bluemotion
(x1) 1K0 501 713 D Trim for Rear Axle £25.03
(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

Thank you very much Snoopy! 

[Richn83]

1K0 501 713 D  So the parts dealer tells me there are none of these anywhere in the country!  or at any dealer, is there an alternative revision that I can use for instance has the D been replaced with an E part hence why I can get this one?  Need to order it at midday to get it in for tomorrow and I dont have ETKA 

[Snoopy]

Mine had to be put on back order but it came in no time at all.

[Richn83]

Cheers Snoopy, have all the bit ordered had to go to Audi for the grit guard on the rear arms but Camberley had them in stock, and have the axle cover on back order from the factory!  Will see how fitting all goes over the weekend. 

Have you done any motorway driving since having it fitted?  was it quieter or better fuel consumption.?

[Snoopy]

No not done any yet except 32 miles round trip commute to work which is mainly 30mph limits.

[Richn83]

My engine undertray is bent as well but it almost looks like its meant to be that way as it hasnt creased the edges, I suppose it was impossible to tell if it cleared the sump once fitted?  Now that I have it all it doesnt look like much will have to see how fitting it all goes 

[Snoopy]

You can tell if it hits by pushing it, or when fitting you hear it hit as you go to fit the rear bolts in.
Mines coming off tonight to try and heat it and refit it next weekend.

[Tfsi_Mike]

 
interesting read 

[Richn83]

So yesterday I gave the car a service oil and filter and then proceeded to fit all the aero parts, was all relatively easy only issue I had was not being able to get the car too far off the ground, I also found the rear grit guards very tight to get on.



comparison shot between old and new.



front cover fitted, I didnt bend it out and left it with the inward bump where there is no golf ball texture and from pushing upwards as snoopy said I think there is a good 10-15mm of clearance, although I imagine at speed this could be forced up on to the sump but assuming VW used thermo set plastic I dont think this would cause an issue as the under-side would be readily cooled.






I also bought the 1a and 1b larger deflectors, although based on ETKA I didnt get enough screws to fit both as at the moment I only have the one installed but as the profile picture shows it almost has a significant increase in air deflection.  It needs some more fixings as I didnt order the right parts 




The rear grit guards were interesting to fit the trailing arm on my rear suspension (if that is the right term for it) had an extra downward nodule on it which meant I had to get under the car and really tugg on the plastic to force it along to locate the plastic rivets, I also didnt need to relocate the brake cables as they sat along the top side of the arm and I couldnt see that these additions would cause them to foul at all.

So far I have only been for a short drive but will be going on a hour 45 drive from glos to woking tonight so should get an idea if it has affected mpg at all, one of my initial thoughts while pootling along was that road noise was reduced but again this should be more evident at faster speeds, I will also be monitoring the oil and coolant temps with the polar display, I could do with DSG temp as well but it might be all the excuse I need for some open front fog vents  

[Tfsi_Mike]

Great work matey!  Think I'll try these, need to put my front one back on actually, was periodically checking for any drips or leaks after doing oil (yes Im paranoid lol) May aswell replace with the longer front one 

[Snoopy]

Richn83
It looks like your handbrake cable is held on different to my Mk6 GTI as mine has a huge plastic clamp holding the cable which can be seen on the right of the photo below. Were as yours seems to be held on with 2 metal clips. Don't suppose you have a closer up picture of the two clips do you so i can see if i can fit the other one too.

[Snoopy]

front cover fitted, I didnt bend it out and left it with the inward bump where there is no golf ball texture and from pushing upwards as snoopy said I think there is a good 10-15mm of clearance, although I imagine at speed this could be forced up on to the sump but assuming VW used thermo set plastic I dont think this would cause an issue as the under-side would be readily cooled.

As mines on a Mk6 rather than a mk5 maybe the sump of the mk6 EA888 engine is abit lower than the Mk5 engine? As mines been rubbing the sump this past week as i can see the marks.

[Richn83]

I see, so the clips I got to fit it match my existing ones some spare for it they ever need replacing.  I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the rear axle cover soon, did you fit the larger lumps that cover the end of the long panels?