Dodds GTTDi180

[w80ody]

Dodds, Fellow Scot here, your car looks really good!!
Did you notice alot more smoke with having it re-mapped?

Cheers,

Kenny

I'll have to post the video of the smoke from Dodds dyno run...smokey but made good power/torque; unlike my superchipped Tdi that didnt really give any smoke but showed a disappointing 167bhp/265lb ft (standard 146/245) compared to Dodds 181bhp/301lb ft

[JoeDarKa]

What engine is in this? Is it the 140 2.0 TDI?

[dodds-gttdi]

What engine is in this? Is it the 140 2.0 TDI?

Yeah, just the standard 140 2.0 TDI. Haven't done much work to it except a back box delete in favour of straight pipes out to fill my GTI rear bumper.

I want the RNS-510 but lowering springs and getting my bodywork painted up is more important! 

What colour is yours? Iv not seen many this colour!

Mines isn't the RNS-510, just the RCD-510, basically not the sat nav but most other things, I think. I'm still after a set of Eibach pro springs then my SportLine's will be for sale.

My car is sage green. Def not too common. Haven't seen another GT TDi in this colour. 

[dodds-gttdi]

Dodds, Fellow Scot here, your car looks really good!!
Did you notice alot more smoke with having it re-mapped?

Cheers,

Kenny

I'll have to post the video of the smoke from Dodds dyno run...smokey but made good power/torque; unlike my superchipped Tdi that didnt really give any smoke but showed a disappointing 167bhp/265lb ft (standard 146/245) compared to Dodds 181bhp/301lb ft

Yeah, a wee bit smoke. But that was when revving the car to the redline to get a rollinh road read-out. I don't notice an awful lot of smoke when normal driving to be honest. Most of the power comes in at about 2000-3000 rpm anyway. 

[Dave63]

Love the BBS's on it.

Congrats on the RCD purchase, i just had my RNS fitted, great aren't they! MDI is a worthwhile addition!

[dodds-gttdi]

Love the BBS's on it.

Congrats on the RCD purchase, i just had my RNS fitted, great aren't they! MDI is a worthwhile addition!

Yeah, I'm loving the RCD510.  It takes mp3 CD's so plenty songs there, plus a 2 GB card that takes about 600 songs PLUS my 6 CD armrest Changer!!

Plus the radio can have something like 30 preset stations.

MDI has been purchased but came in pretty poor nick from ebay. Getting returned this week for a brand new one!  Just need the retro loom and I'm sorted. Have got an iPod lead.

[dodds-gttdi]

To say I'm chuffed is an understatement. Very happy with the power delivery when driving the car, which is where it really counts. I'm not chasing numbers (yet!) so that'll do nicely.

I wonder if a Downpipe, or turbo-back exhaust will increase it much? Looking to put either a better panel filter or induction kit on as well so it breaths in better as well as out! 

Brakes-wise, I have the 312mm upgrade already but just with standard discs and OEM (Jurid?) pads. Will be replacing with EBC Greenstuff next as I've run them on all my cars from a 90 bhp Pug 205 to a BMW 320d 150bhp. Much less brake dust too. 

Any other mods, except a hybrid turbo, I shud be looking at?

[DamoP]

I have mdi looms if you still need one

[dodds-gttdi]

Just waiting on payday,and my replacement MDI to arrive. I'll get in contact with soon. Need some remover keys to get my armrest changer out too. Can you PM me a price for the correct loom Demon666

[dodds-gttdi]

Smalal update. Votax spoiler in the post so looking to get that, my Votex front valance and my GTI rear valance re-sprayed, this time in the correct shade of Sage Green. Bodyshop are quite apologetic and are re-painting for free so I'm not too bothered.  

To Do List for the winter
Winter tyres - should have some by the 25th October
Change springs - Eibach SportLines out, Eibach Pro's in
Source darkened GTI Headlights
Debadge rear of car before Big Detailing Sesh.
Give car a proper detail including clay-bar, wax and polish to protect over the winter
Touch up bubbling/rusty arch before salt gets in there.  
Refit rear valance and roof spoiler after painting


Wish List/To Do List for 2012

Refurbish BBS Alloys (gunmetal - see colour of previous wheels)
Fit Front Votex Valance (I'm expecting lots of snow so no point fitting just before winter)
Fit Darkened headlights and proper bulbs i.e. Osram Night Breakers or Phillips Blue somethingorother
Get Tints done (20% all round I think, suggestions?)

Let me know your opinion on a black front grillle or black front VW Badge. Cheers 

[Andy]

ooh liking the plans

[dodds-gttdi]

Yeah, a few wee things to do. As they say,"modding is never finished!" lol.

Mostly looking forward to getting some black headlights and wearing out my brakes so I can replace them. they were new discs and pads just in July there so I've a while to go yet. Will prob go with EBC Greenstuff pads as I've had them on quite a few cars now. I can't stand the amount of brake dust I get with the OEM pads. 

Have a spare set of GTI calipers so thinking of getting them refurbed another colour. Any suggestions to go with my Sage green car?

p.s. am awaiting another wee mod I've managed to bring in under the radar of SWMBO. await photos tomorrow (if it arrives then) or early next week. 

[dodds-gttdi]

Incredibly rubbish chop of my car currently. Have darkened the headlights, wheels and windows as I'm hoping to get tints, wheel refurb and GTI headlights by the end of winter.



Oh yeah, and a grey front badge. Opinions people?

[dodds-gttdi]

Weekend picture. Met up with W80ody. Had a wee compare of suspension setups. Mine (the sage green car) is on a full set of Eibach Sportline Springs, stock dampers and 18x7.5 alloys with 225/40/18 tyres.

W80ody is running the exact same wheel specs (even ET 51) Eibach Pro front Springs and Eibach Sportline rear springs. There's definitely a noticeable difference in height even on the rears which both had half a tank of diesel over them and empty otherwise.    Have a look for yourself:



Click below for a higher res (bigger) picture:

http://daz.co/media/sandydodds/VW_Golf__GTTdi_140/DSC08004.jpg

[Andy]

mm woodys is def lower at the back, Eibach Sportline rear springs  :signLOL:on your shopping list