Cheers for the comments guys!
Bit of an update; S3 intercooler fitted:
Difference in core size between OEM (rear) and the S3 part:
Back together again:
Took about 4.5 hours from start to finish. Biggest job was removing the bugger of a bumper! Thoughts? Well, nothing overly noticeable power wise, except i'm getting a bit of clutch slip now, but I know the cooler will help keep everything healthy
Creation motorsport stainless steel footrest:
And now onto a bit of a problem. A loud whine has developed in the engine in 1st-3rd gears. Had it assessed by 2 separate mechanics and it looks like it's a gearbox bearing, so not going to be a cheap fix. While i'm at it, i plan to add a Sachs organic clutch (with a torque rating of 400 lbsft) in preparation for stage 2 next year. Also hoping to get a set of Eibach sportlines fitted, along with silicone boost hoses, Rev 'D' diverter valve, 13mm rear and 8mm front spacers. That lot depends on how much the gearbox fix is going to be!
Apart from that, the next big lot of mods will hopefully happen early next year with a Revo intake, HPFP, full non res BCS exhaust system, Stage 2 and eventually KW coilovers.
Dave
