MUBster DUBster Evolution II

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

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 

TTS Roadsport pretty much do all my fitting and mods.  In their defence they also raised the issue that the exhaust didn't look right.  They are also following this up with Milltek on my behalf.

I think I'm jinxed... my modding journey has been a rocky ride.  Brakes failing, shocks not fastened properly, coolant pipes leaking, and the list goes on.

I guess its a good job that I'm pretty patient.

[GTIjames]

I wouldn't say your jinxed mate, imo it looks like you got some cowboys working on your car - the exhaust may well be the wrong part

but that pic of the brakes hanging by the hose, the shocks not fastened and coolant hoses not installed properly is shocking

and the fact they charged you to install your new hoses properly 

i would be 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Quick update...

THS intercooler and Autotech HPFP fitted this Friday (29/01/10)... mid range torque has improved drastically.  Even without the stage 2 remap the car has totally transformed.  I plan to drive the car for the next fortnight (until the next service).  Idea is to let the engine settle into it's new transplanted "organs" before going for the remap.

Also, had the BBK fitted and very happy with it.  Thing that surprised me the most was the weight.  The kit weighs less than the stock brakes, even though the brakes are much larger!!! Nothing like reducing some weight, hey! 

Brake kit spec.:

Disc size = 360mm diameter, 32mm thick, grooved
6 pot calipers
24" braided brake hoses
Motul SBF600 brake fluid
Feroda DS2500 pads
Aluminium bells with 12 bolt fixing
No spacers or shims required (straight fit)

I've had the brakes for two weeks now - driven at various speeds to test and bed them in...thoroughly enjoying the improved braking dynamics.  I feel a lot safer with the car braking as it should be.   Weather has been really bad so haven't had a chance to clean the car...in any case here are some snaps.

[stealthwolf]

Oh so that was what you were talking about on the phone! I've reread your thread and have realised that it's almost identical to what I would love to do to my car.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Photos from the day I had the THS intercooler and HPFP fitted.  All completed on 29 Jan 2010. 

Since then done a couple of hundred miles...and the car torque is waaaaaaaay better.  Going to get the 30K service done this weekend, before considering the stage 2 remap.

P.S. Photos show both the stock intercooler with the THS one in front for comparison.  Unfortunately, no photos of the HPFP fitting, rev. C cam follower, or BSH drop links...but you should get an idea of what's involved.

[stealthwolf]

Cool. Why did you go for THS rather than say Forge or APR? Or even the S3?

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Cool. Why did you go for THS rather than say Forge or APR? Or even the S3?

From looking at the specs. and performances, the THS intercooler appeared to be the best one.

I also liked their build quality and finish.  May be some one else can elaborate...

[SteveP]

Cool. Why did you go for THS rather than say Forge or APR? Or even the S3?

From looking at the specs. and performances, the THS intercooler appeared to be the best one.

I also liked their build quality and finish.  May be some one else can elaborate...

The reasons I choose the THS are in my review http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5864.0

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Cheers buddy 

[stealthwolf]

Okay so mojo came up to round mine and I sat it the passenger seat. The power of the car was amazing. Could feel the midrange torque as it pushed me into my seat. The brakes were equally as effective at rejiggling my internal organs. Suitably impressed. The milltek resonated exhaust was bang on what I've expected it to sound like - a touch louder than normal at idle and slow driving, and like a monster when the foot was down. I'm still in love with the graphite blue colour. Looks almost as gorgeous as the black on the ED30.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Thanks buddy, always a pleasure meeting up with a fellow GTi enthusiast. 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

A quick update on the modding journey...

Had a DSG service, Denso IK24 spark plugs, and S3 wishbones fitted... all in keeping the car purring nicely.  And now it's also 8KG lighter because of the wishbones... weeeeeeeeee   

[Top Cat]

 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Got the chrome switch gear sitting now for several months... gotta pluck the courage to install them.

Managed to get the headlight switch in... watch this space...

[Hedge]