All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
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 :laugh:
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 :wink:
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 :innocent:
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:
--- Quote from: Richn83 on July 24, 2011, 08:47:08 am ---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.
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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?
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