Tej's MK5 R32 HPA Turbo. New pics!

[Tejinder]

That was me on A45 into Birmingham then mate, all I can say is BEAST! The thing sounds evil lol


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Haha cheers pal. You had a huge smile on your face 

[Tejinder]

Was good meeting you on Sundays Jolly! Went through the GoPro last night, got a good clip of one of the runs between us 

Haha you too mate. Our cars are very close haha. Can you PM me the video if you don't mind? I don't really want it on the internet if you know what I mean

[Tejinder]

Finally got the time to sit down and do this update

Lots has changed from the previous update

I'll start with the grille. I wanted a more aggressive look for my front end. So I had the idea of cutting 6 holes into one lol

Unfortunately I can't find any photos of the process of cutting the grille and cutting the bumper but heres some shots of the finished part









Next up is a long standing issue with the HPA/HGP kit in my opinion. The intercooler! It's just tiny and way too small in my opinion. I was planning on buying another side mount so I'd run two but I decided against this idea and made my own big front mount instead. The pipework isnt final but it works. I will get all the pipes made and welded so its hard piped the whole system

Originally I planned on trying to use VAG parts so I went ahead and got a TTRS/RS3 Front mount. However once I lined it up I wasnt happy with the size and bought a huge front mount instead and hoped it would work!

Below is a pic of the TTRS/RS3 IC against my new FMIC



Mocking up the pipework and where I wanted the FMIC to sit











Once I was happy with the fitment I realised I had to mount the intercooler to the crash bar. Having snapped 8 drill bits, oxy was the only way!







Now all that was left was to trim parts of the bumper and get all the pipework fitting right





Another task was the routing of the pipework under the bonnet. I've always hated that crumpled pipe in-between the coil packs but due to time restraints I couldn't remove it just yet

Before:



After:



So will everything sorted I went ahead and put the front end back together



I tried it with the lower grille in but decided I preferred it without for the moment





Next thing was tyres and I fancied a change of alloy colour. The plasti dip was also getting a bit tatty at this point

Old tyres needed a change. Conti sport contact 5



Decided to go a satin grey finish and Michelin Supersports this time round

[Tejinder]

Next up I decided to try an old intake. I sold this to forum member Zee a few months ago but because we're good friends he agreed to allow me to try the gruppeM with the turbo set up for as long as I needed it

I added a huge 4 inch clothes dryer extraction hose too lol

Here's some photos







Before:



After:



In terms of performance I dont know which is better. The difference if any is minimal but the big difference is the sound! The open cone in a ram intake sounds amazing with turbo! The sound alone more than makes up for any performance loses

[Tejinder]

Just a cool photo. This LaFerrari bumped into me and I had to grab a pic haha. Awesome car and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it there

[Tejinder]

So with the car running better than ever I decided a trip to Shakespeare raceway was in order. My previous set up PB was 12.51@107. This was on the old clutch packs, old intercooler and old tyres. I went to Shakespeare with high hopes...

Some pics from Shakey





and all the all important timing slip!



NEW PERSONAL BEST! Managed a 12.09@113.6 pass on only 12.5psi and 400bhp. I was over the moon! Couldn't believe my home made intercooler and other small tweaks made such a big difference

Theres plenty more to come in the future as I have all the parts I need to go for more power.

[Bignod00]

Great update buddy, loved reading it and seeing the outcome was great too!

[Tfsi_Mike]

Great update Tej. :)

Saw the car at Donnington last month but didn't catch you.

[AJG09]

Mad car, I really like this

[Tejinder]

Great update Tej. :)

Saw the car at Donnington last month but didn't catch you.

Great update buddy, loved reading it and seeing the outcome was great too!

Mad car, I really like this

Thanks guys 

[Tejinder]

Great update Tej. :)

Saw the car at Donnington last month but didn't catch you.

Funny that you mention Donnington Mike lol

I got escorted out of there and I think I'm banned 

[Tfsi_Mike]

I definitely didnt see that lol

[Tejinder]

I definitely didnt see that lol

To be honest it was my fault. Me and a couple friends went down the lower part where all the nice scenery is for some photos. One thing lead to another and those of us with 4WD started to do donuts and drifts along the green 

Security came in their L200 and forced us out lol

Worth it for this shot though 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Naughty    haha

[Andy]

Love reading your up dates Tej and look forward to the updates