This is a recap of my recent trip to Alex's @ AKS (10 March 2015). Pics included
- Engine Oil and Filter Change (Millers CFS 5W40 NT)
- New Discs and Brake Pads all around
- Replaced CV Boot Kit
- NGK BK7 Spark Plugs
- DSG Oil and Filter Change
- SuperPro Subframe Bush
- Superpro ALK
- New Undertray
- New Pollen Filter
- Audi R8 Oil Cap + Black Washer Fluid and Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps (yet to click pics for these )
On the way, stuck behind a GT-86
Wheels off!
Old stuff
New stuff
In hindsight, I should've cleaned the calipers :(
Yumm SuperPro
DSG drain
New Under Tray (was previously missing)
This was my day basically: GTA V on PS3, packed food, magazines and portable battery charger to keep my Nexus juiced up!
Nice and clean after a bath
So at this stage, my Improvements/Mods pipeline sits here. Next major update will include the BCS Powervalve TBE and H&R Springs in early May.
Ride/Handling- 4 x Goodyear Eagle F1 ASY 2 XL [FITTED]
- SuperPro Subframe Bushes and Anti-Lift Kit [FITTED]
- New Discs all around, Performance Brake Pads and Brake Fluid Change [FITTED]
- H&R Sport Springs (lower ride by 30mm) [installation in early May]
Interior- 850W RMS+ Sound System, specs in previous post [FITTED]
- Full White LED interior lighting [FITTED]
- GTI Metal Trim for Passenger Seat Recline Handle [FITTED]
- Rebuilt Rear Air Vent [FITTED]
- Remove OEM 6 CD Changer and install rubber sleeve for storage [installation on 14 March]
- Carbon Fibre Flappy Pedal Shifter [FITTED]
- GTI Trim Floor Mats [FITTED]
- GTI Metal Dead Pedal [FITTED]
- Fix Aircon High Pressure Switch [will be fixed in early May]
Exterior- Front Grille Black VW Badge [FITTED]
- Black VW Boot Badge with Carbon Fibre insert. Not the tidiest job in history
[FITTED]
- LED Licence Plate Lights [FITTED]
- Rain-X Water Repellent Coating on all Glass [DONE]
- Dubmeister Pressed Legal GB Plates [FITTED]
- Carbon Fibre Licence Plate Holder [FITTED]
- Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap for Boot Protection [FITTED]
- Volkswagen Motorsports Wheel Valve Dust Caps [FITTED]
- Full Showroom Condition Valet with Engine Bay Clean [DONE]
- Black Washer Fluid and Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps [DONE]
- R8 Oil Cap [FITTED]
- Shark Fin Antenna [PENDING]
Performance/Tuning- K&N Typhoon CAI [FITTED]
- R-Tech ECU & DSG Stage 1 Remap, specs on previous post [DONE]
- Engine Oil & Filter Change (replace with Millers CFS 5W40 NT) Minor Service [DONE]
- DSG Oil & Filter Change [DONE]
- NGK 7 Spark Plugs [FITTED]
- R8 Coilpacks [installation in early May]
- Pre-Cat Delete and Full Sport Cat BCS Powervalve Exhaust System with Downpipe (Resonated) [installation in early May]
- Big Brembo (or similar) Brake Kit - unlikely in 2015.
- Peron FMC - unlikely in 2015
- K04 Upgrade Kit - unlikely in 2015Miscellaneous- New Bosch Wiper Blades back and front
- Car Plan Washer Fluid Top Up
- VW Bottle Opener for Cup Holder
Thought/comments welcome!