MUBster DUBster Evolution II

[RedRobin]

Why is it not clever?

....The weight of the suspended caliper risks overstressing, stretching, or even breaking the brakeline, even if it's braided.

It looks like sloppy workshop practice and I must say I'm very surprised as TTshop are normally more careful in my experience.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Some good news and some bad news on the MUBster DUBster project.

Had the turbo back exhaust section installed last Friday.  This marries up with the Milltek cat back section installed earlier.  The good news is that it makes such a difference to the way  the boost comes through - especially through the low and mid range revs.

I managed to sneak a brief peek under the car while it was on the ramp and a bit concerned with the clearance underneath near the sport cat bit. With the snow I haven't really been able to boot the car, but I think the exhaust may foul with the heat shield under hard acceleration.

Question 1:  Is there anything I should try to improve clearance between the turbo back section and the heat shield bit?

Also, noticed that the Forge coolant pipes are seeping.  Got pink gunk collecting near the clips and the engine coolant level has dropped to the minimum marker.  This is over a period of four months... I'm considering that I should change the original fastening clips with the Forge equivalents to see if that resolves the issue.

Question 2:  Does anyone have the Forge coolant pipe kit installed and aware of a similar issue, potential things to try and check?

A bit of a bitter sweet moment...but I'm hoping I can get this sorted with the support and suggestions from the forum members.  Thanks in advance.

[Top Cat]

I cant see why your Milltek would be sitting lower than anyone else's  and i havn't seen on here anyone's catching in the snow. 

And as for the pipes all you can do is make sure they are the correct length, avoiding pressure on the connections, make sure all the clamps are seated properly and secure. 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Thanks for response Top Cat. 

I guess all I can do at this stage is to monitor and see how things plan out with the Milltek sport cat.  I guess the thing that worried me more was when the TTShop also raised the concern of how close the sport cat was sitting - near the heat shield and dog bone engine mount.

Spoke to Forge about the coolant pipes leaking.  It's something they have come across before, where a previous 'bad' batch were diagnosed to be seeping across the length of the pipe rather than leaking from the ends where they are fastened. 

Their customer service is fantastic as they have offered to dispatch a complete new set along with fastening clips.  I'm hoping to get the replacements fitted this Friday - so fingers crossed.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Got a complete new set of Forge coolant pipes fitted...wasn't pleased with having to cover fitting costs again.

Anyway, will monitor how these are over the next couple of months and see if it's all sorted.

P.S.  I'm thinking of getting a THS intercooler and Autotech HPFP.  Any words of advice you folks want to share?

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

I cant see why your Milltek would be sitting lower than anyone else's  and i havn't seen on here anyone's catching in the snow. 

And as for the pipes all you can do is make sure they are the correct length, avoiding pressure on the connections, make sure all the clamps are seated properly and secure. 

Turns out two of the coolant pipes hadn't been fixed correctly - may be it was the cold weather.

Anyway, got a spare set which will be going on sale to recover some the additional fitting costs.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

I can whole heartedly recommend the THS Intercooler on a K04 car. Had one fitted for past 8k and it has performed flawlessly.

I guess on that basis it's going to be great on a smaller K03?

Anyone, photos of the fitting process?

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Photos from the recent Milltek turbo back exhaust installation.

Stock vs Milltek  



Stock exhaust removed, ready to welcome the new part.  



New kit installed.  Don't like the way the exhaust is resting on the support bracket attached to the subframe.  
Looks flimsy!!



A closer shot of the flimsy bit...IIRC RedRobin had to replace his.  Does my one look like its on the way out?



All firmly fixed and mated with the turbo...yeah baby!  



Pretty much there, just got to bolt on the support braces.

[MAT ED30]

is the cat upside down ie the support been welded on wrong hence is sitting lower 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

is the cat upside down ie the support been welded on wrong hence is sitting lower 

Are you fairly certain about that?

[MAT ED30]

no idea mate just looking at it if you turned the cat over a little it would pull everything up a little and pull the pipework up closer to the floor 

[GTIjames]

i echo others in saying that does not look right - the downpipe is certainly hanging a little low

i had my downpipe replaced few months ago and im sure it was heigher up than that

which garage are you using?

after reading your thread with the issues with the hoses, the brakes and now exhaust I would try another garage mate or refuse to pay them until they sort it out 

[VC]

i agree that doesnt look right 

[MAT ED30]

looks like milltek have stopped buying cats in from japan now judging by the one on your
http://www.hjs-motorsport.de/english/produkte_tuning.php

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

looks like milltek have stopped buying cats in from japan now judging by the one on your
http://www.hjs-motorsport.de/english/produkte_tuning.php

Judging by the spelling mistakes on their site I'm getting even more worried...

Who in their right mind would spell 'guarantee' as 'guaranty'.