Nice to see your build thread Sy. Interested to see some pics of the supercharger strip down when you do it. Wonder if i,ve got some ballast in my rear bumper?.
Tell us about the grille install? :notworthy: :popcornsoda:
Tell us about the grille install? :notworthy: :popcornsoda:
Tell us about the grille install? :notworthy: :popcornsoda:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
The gayest car I've ever seen.
I wish you would make your mind up!! One minute your getting rid and next your wanting to strip it out and make it lighter.i was getting rid, until i informed the missus who was not best chuffed with that idea, mostly as i never even told her i was buying the car in the first place, i just put the deposit down off my own back :laugh: and dealt with the consequences.
You can tell your Gay as your as indecisive as Alan Carr :signLOL:
Been looking into some weight loss options today. Thinking about the braile battery you have bought
Potential savings
3kg/corner for wheels so circa 12kg saving
lighter front brake calipers/discs around 2.5kg per corner lighter so circa 5kg saving
Remove the weight ballast in rear bumper 25kg saving
Lighter battery 15kg saving
Supercharger sound-proofing 2.5kg
So everyday weight saving of 59.5kg
The for 1/4 mile and track days the rear seats, spare tyre, and tool kit are 49.5kg so potentially 100kg of weight loss which should make quite a difference.
You can tell your Gay as your as indecisive as Alan Carr :signLOL:
Needs a tap with the lowering stick to make it a little less "gay", Sy :happy2:
Needs a tap with the lowering stick to make it a little less "gay", Sy :happy2:
Agreed,
to make it a 'camp' wagon instead of the full on homomobile...
So good you said it twice. :confused:
SOunds very interesting Sy. I wonder if they would be interested in developing a Cupra radiator or have a fan alternative to solve the clearance issue with BSH pipe.
Why do you need an uprated radiator on the Homo mobile?
SOunds very interesting Sy. I wonder if they would be interested in developing a Cupra radiator or have a fan alternative to solve the clearance issue with BSH pipe.
Why do you need an uprated radiator on the Homo mobile?
Might do. Intercooler is free as for development, the radiator is discounted.
The 1.4TSI engine develops some extreme heat on track days, bloody scary.
Oil temps almost into the 130degree area at peaks, the block gets sso hot it causes issues with spark plugs etc, so im looking at updated radiator, intercooler, oil cooler, water methanol injection, intercooler spray,heatwrap for manifold and downpipe and a turbo heat shield.
Less heat = more power+ longevity
So good you said it twice. :confused:
then i need the new ECU update from VAG, then a visit to Shark Performance to have the stage 2 map turned up to its proper output.
It will just overwrite the existing map so ill be stock. Loads of guys have done it.then i need the new ECU update from VAG, then a visit to Shark Performance to have the stage 2 map turned up to its proper output.
You best hope that doesn't lock iteven though i will find it funny as fook if it does!! :scared: :evilgrin:
Roger :happy2:They had to open mine any way, so its no big loss
However Audi issued an ECU update for the A5 3.0 TDi which returned the car to Stock AND locked it out. The only way to map then was ECU out and open up job.
Roger :happy2:They had to open mine any way, so its no big loss
However Audi issued an ECU update for the A5 3.0 TDi which returned the car to Stock AND locked it out. The only way to map then was ECU out and open up job.
Look forward to an outing in the Homomobile :smiley:
Looking good Sy, I'm still interested in the I/C and Rad combo, although I have already agreed to let Forge loose on mine for fitment to the Polo GTI. I wonder if I can get them to enlarge the core a little :evilgrin:
What about the bonnet venting I mentioned by PM? You still thinking about it or going for it?
Now THIS is a homomobile Sy. :evilgrin:
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What you using for transport whilst the homomobile is having the semen removed? :evilgrin:
We had a death I the family so i had to collect the car before it was finished. Still haven't taken it back yet. Will take it to them after the IC/rad/exhaust/ecu update and plugs are all sorted, then dsg and remap tweakage.
We had a death I the family so i had to collect the car before it was finished. Still haven't taken it back yet. Will take it to them after the IC/rad/exhaust/ecu update and plugs are all sorted, then dsg and remap tweakage.Sorry to hear the bad news Sy.
Have you tried a NQS BBK yet Sy? Should be over in a few weeks so you can sample how they stop the heavy Leon. :happy2:
Yours is a 6spd wet gearbox. Ours is a 7spd dry gearbox.
That rad looks amazing. I'm going to have to speak to them about one for the vRS and our s3.I belive they might also have one for them. They are breaking into the vag market now so id imagine they would be keen
Just driven it, and it is notably improved with the back end being alot more lively.
Just driven it, and it is notably improved with the back end being alot more lively.
Sounds ideal for the Homomobile. :booty: :wink:
Just driven it, and it is notably improved with the back end being alot more lively.
Sounds ideal for the Homomobile. :booty: :wink:
:grin: :grin:
If I was going to criticise the handling at all it would be to say that I prefer trail braking and may uprate the rear brakes to a 256mm vented set up.
I have seen REVO's work on 1.4 TSI and I would not have any other remap.
I have even seen the first ever 1.4 TSI remap in Romania (prior to the official release) and the driver (a friend) was thrilled. He got 224 PS (~220 bhp) on the dyno with only the remap.
Had Revo on my 1.4 for two years now and has always been great. Revo just seem the most experienced with the 1.4 which is why they get my vote
But why not ApR though
The injectors were changed ages ago in mid 2010. I wouldn't have bought mine either if they hadn't been changed.
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Got a response from Rainworth about the Revo remap they offer.QuoteHi we are a Skoda dealer and have no issues with warranty claims on.
remapped cars, the revo remapping keeps everything safe on the car, the
map does not show on the Skoda dealer computers as being done, and will
give no issues with the car as revo try and test them prior to releasing
them to the network. IF (AND THAT'S A MASSIVE IF) the ECU failed because
of the map then it would be sorted out via us / Revo. All other items on
the car would be covered by the Skoda warranty
Will you need to change your name again when you have a Revo map on your car. :signLOL: You have actively campaigned against Revo for the last couple of years. :popcornsoda: :evilgrin:
Well, I think this has made.my mind up
Rainworth are local to me as wellQuotename='gjlb' timestamp='1321354762' post='2578588']
Got a response from Rainworth about the Revo remap they offer.QuoteHi we are a Skoda dealer and have no issues with warranty claims on.
remapped cars, the revo remapping keeps everything safe on the car, the
map does not show on the Skoda dealer computers as being done, and will
give no issues with the car as revo try and test them prior to releasing
them to the network. IF (AND THAT'S A MASSIVE IF) the ECU failed because
of the map then it would be sorted out via us / Revo. All other items on
the car would be covered by the Skoda warranty
Yep, rainworth lent them theirs.
I can accept it from Ian, but you drive an estate :P
Looks like the power touched 220hp maybe for a millisecond :signLOL: :star: :star: :star: :star:
Im happy with that tbh, mostly at there is a gain in power but at much less boost. Thats how to map a car.
And it matches the requested boost now with the N75 duty cycle reduced from permanent 100% to a nice steady 80%
Good point gaz, ill ask tomorrow but all the graphs cross at the same point in the revrange. Could be because its in nm and not lbft
Not sure. Iphones are for gays. Blokes use android
For torque and bhp to cross at 5252 you have to use one vertical scale not 2.
all in good time
I have all the logs, i just need to go through them all
You going to resist a track day this month?
It's still a homomobile. It's now just sporting leathers of the sort worn in the Blue Oyster Bar to make it more butch :grin:
You going to resist a track day this month?
In situations like that Ian i change from peak Hp boasting to power to weight boasting :P
It's still a homomobile. It's now just sporting leathers of the sort worn in the Blue Oyster Bar to make it more butch :grin:
And now just makes more than mine did stock. :P
In situations like that Ian i change from peak Hp boasting to power to weight boasting :P
I see what you did there. Mine has more power and more weight. :grin:
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I just want to share what I found yesterday when playing with VCDS software.
Maybe it will be helpful for some of you guys. Mostly for those who track their cars and want less electronic assist. I'm not encouraging anyone to change the stock settings, so if you want to change something proceed at your own risk.
In VCDS Select Control Module, go to 03 ABS Brakes, then 10 Adaptation, go to Channel:
Channel 09 Brake Assist
There are 3 settings for this
0-center (stock setting)
1-small
2-hard
I tasted this one and finally locked it in value 2. I think the brake pedal and the whole system are more sensitive. My car was not braking any better but I did not have to push down the brake pedal as low as before and as hard as before to start braking.
Channel 36 XDS
There are 3 settings
0-center (stock setting)
1-weak
2-strong
Channel 54 DSR
There are 3 settings
0-strong (stock setting)
1-center
2-weak
Channel 58 Hill Hold Assist
There are 3 settings
0-normal
1-early (start with low RPM's)
2-late (start with high RPM's and slipping clutch)
Channel 89 ASR
Two settings
1-on (stock setting)
2-off
I tried to turn it off, the new setting was saved but after I disconnected and connected the vag com cable to check it out it was set back to value 1-“on” . So, I think it's not possible to turn it off with the VCDS software.
Channel 90 ESP
Two settings
1-on (stock setting)
2-off
The same thing as with the ASR. I was able to turn it off but it was set back to “on” setting after disconnecting and connecting the vag com cable.
Channel 91 Automatic, ESP switch on, Speed
There are 4 boxes 1-Automatic, 2-ESP switch on, 3-Speed, 4-Deactivated (this setting can be changed)
Boxes 1 to 3 describe probably condition which are already programmed
Two settings
0-Deactivated (stock setting)
1-Enabled
....I was merely talking of absolute pressure there :P
what the Octavia.... :innocent:
Im suddenly hankering for the homomobiles better looking cousin :scared:
what the Octavia.... :innocent:
Im suddenly hankering for the homomobiles better looking cousin :scared:
You watch parts of my engine start to bend :scared:
but APR made a series of offers i couldnt turn down.
but APR made a series of offers i couldnt turn down.
Bukkake Party followed by a Rectal Root in the back seat?? :evilgrin:
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LO270 turbocharger
state-of-the-art “Extended Tip” compressor wheel
5-axis CNC re-profiled compressor housing and backplate
5-axis CNC re-profiled turbine housing
special clipped turbine wheel
optimized clearances
modified actuator
uprated bearing
precision balancing of individual components and CHRA
Loving your work Sy :happy2:All in good time my son, all in good time. The car isnt going until next week now anyway
Which engine mounts are you considering? :innocent:
Loving your work Sy :happy2:All in good time my son, all in good time.
Which engine mounts are you considering? :innocent:
As I'm Luke Skywalker, does this make you Darth Vader :signLOL:
As I'm Luke Skywalker, does this make you Darth Vader :signLOL:
Well i went out for a run this morning, and i was breathing like Darth Vader so maybe
i Cant believe you wanted me to dress in that and clean you oven, you made me get in there real deep
If you've committed to this hybrid plan your gonna have to stop spending money on Facebook credits! :grin:
I expect dyno graphs by Monday :popcornsoda:
You now just need, REVO, PDT, Custard Code, JBS, AMD and P-Torque and then you have pretty much done them all :grin::scared:
Or are APR telling you the R will be slower than the vRS? :popcornsoda:
I see what you meant about the requested boost being too high on the Shark map :scared:
Never going to meet that even with a hybrid :laugh:
I now have the APR Demo Golf R and its awesome!!!
Very very surprised by the AST coilovers, which im pretty certain make the golf R ride the bumps better and softer than my Fabia does.
So APR now have my car and its having:
Loba LO270 turbo
Stage 3 APR remap
VWRacing intake
Measurements and details taken for AST adjustable coilovers and 4 pot 330mm 2 piece brakes :party: :party:
ApR Australia reckon they have theirs running 160kW at the wheels which is 270hp at the flywheel
:surprised: that's over 230hp/ton!!
ApR Australia reckon they have theirs running 160kW at the wheels which is 270hp at the flywheel
:surprised: that's over 230hp/ton!!
215whp would be lovely. Mine was showing 190whp on stage 2 before the wmi at Statllers and iirc 190whp at JKM with the wmi. Another 25-30whp from the turbo would make it worth it for sure.
Now are APR's figures with or without water methanol injection? :innocent:
ApR Australia reckon they have theirs running 160kW at the wheels which is 270hp at the flywheel
:surprised: that's over 230hp/ton!!
215whp would be lovely. Mine was showing 190whp on stage 2 before the wmi at Statllers and iirc 190whp at JKM with the wmi. Another 25-30whp from the turbo would make it worth it for sure.
Now are APR's figures with or without water methanol injection? :innocent:
What WMI kit are you running out of interest?
Know the Loba guys very well now and their product range with the way they go about things and their hybrids are the best. Their stuff lasts like OEM, unlike other turbo builders whose hybrid units never do.
Very very interested in this, hoping for some good numbers mate!
Been away for a while, wats going on today?
Currently in kwik fit repairing tyre :sad1:
:popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Currently in kwik fit repairing tyre :sad1:
:popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Poor times. Muchos work required.
Last run in a second. Tried various maps with differing boost ppressures etc. Car does not like higher boost at all.
1st and 2nd gear are completely redundant. My launches have been horrendous
:sad1:
t/c off, sport mode, use 1st,2nd and 3rd in sport and then manually flick into 4th about 6200rpm, run to the same in 4th and then into 5th at the same rpm's.
You can short shift in 1st second and then let 3rd pull and autochange up, then 4th to autochange up.
Both give me similar results and repeatable to within a few tenths each time.
Tunings boring if you do it the proven easy way.
Trying new stuff and pushing boundries is exciting I find. Its why i got bored of my octavia
I was actually going to sell this after a year,but I love it now
This is why I chose APR. If something goes wrong ive got the assurance that they will sort it. Alot of tthe smaller companies out there wouldn't want to pay for any damages I bet
Is the VWR intake basically a rebranded ITG?
Is the VWR intake basically a rebranded ITG?
Obviously, APR are doing a lot of special work on the car, but do you have any idea what they will be charging for the rebranded ITG? Ive emailed them, but awaiting a response.
I meant VWR, which is who ive also emailed. :happy2: I doubt anyone else would be alowed to sell the VWr branded ITG filter. And i would rather that.
I was wondering if the wheel power is correct, as that seems to be a massive 66bhp power loss through the transmission :surprised:
Im sure there will be a lot more power once the high boost map is on :happy2:Its got a decat downpipe, although im going to go for a CAT on the exhaust instead.
Have you fitted an aftermarket exhaust yet as that should keep the EGTS down and help the turbo spool at warp factor 9 :rolleye:
I meant VWR, which is who ive also emailed. :happy2: I doubt anyone else would be alowed to sell the VWr branded ITG filter. And i would rather that.
So its just VWR that do this itg filter or is it available through itg?
Is anyone doing better pipework from the filter to the turbo/super chargers?
Superb figures so far but I am wondering how tractable it will be on the high boost map :rolleye:
I was wondering if the wheel power is correct, as that seems to be a massive 66bhp power loss through the transmission :surprised:
Its got a decat downpipe, although im going to go for a CAT on the exhaust instead.
Basically the high boost maps not only provide alot more power, but also huge midrange torque which is the biggest issue. DeCATs give big torque gains low down so im thinking if i go for a 200cell cat in a downpipe it will limit the torque a little.
Its got a decat downpipe, although im going to go for a CAT on the exhaust instead.
Basically the high boost maps not only provide alot more power, but also huge midrange torque which is the biggest issue. DeCATs give big torque gains low down so im thinking if i go for a 200cell cat in a downpipe it will limit the torque a little.
Hi Sy.
Are you going to add the 200cell cat to your current downpipe? Reason I ask is I've just followed suit, and have got a LO270 on order along with some other bits!.
So I've not got much budget left for a new downpipe.
Jamie
Leave it with APR for "the works" and pay for it after Iodine Jamie.
P.s Goodlad! :congrats: :congrats: :notworthy: :signLOL:
Pace cooler & Rad, ITG ceramic coated, Hybrid & DP with thermal jacket it'll be uber cool :innocent:
Pace cooler & Rad, ITG ceramic coated, Hybrid & DP with thermal jacket it'll be uber cool :innocent:
I can hear my credit card crying from within my wallet!!!
FWIW, when you buy any Stage 1,2 or 2+ APR software at offered price, upgrades or downgrades to Stage 1,2 or 2+ are free. You only have to pay for software again if you go ko4 with someone else's hardware kit besides ours.
Pace cooler & Rad, ITG ceramic coated, Hybrid & DP with thermal jacket it'll be uber cool :innocent:
I can hear my credit card crying from within my wallet!!!
Forge should have their intercooler out soon, its been along time in development but it should be cheaper than the pace kit because it doesn't include the rafiator. Id eexpect around £700
I logged water temps at rockingham and they went well above 100° all the time peaking at just over 120° iirc but the analogue dial never moved above 90°.Forge should have their intercooler out soon, its been along time in development but it should be cheaper than the pace kit because it doesn't include the rafiator. Id eexpect around £700
Did you have a need for a larger radiator? I've never seen my thermostat move over 90'c. I know oil temp can rise vary quickly
I resisted posting my comment, in case you thought i was picking on you. :laugh:I like being dominated.
Theres two gloss black lower valences Mike. One goes out further than the other
:happy2: to gloss black lower valance & smoked lights
Theres two gloss black lower valences Mike. One goes out further than the other
:happy2: to gloss black lower valance & smoked lights
Mike is that code for something between you and Sy :love: :evilgrin:
Mike is that code for something between you and Sy :love: :evilgrin:
You dont need to add any inuendo, this thread is getting gayer than the homomobile. :sick:
I think the Headlights darkened just, there is no natural line on the bumper the works there for the vinyl I think, making it look a bit of an afterthought.
I think the Headlights darkened just, there is no natural line on the bumper the works there for the vinyl I think, making it look a bit of an afterthought.
Ay!! this thread is all about Army blokes with gay cars who walk each others gay dogs. Stop, with the serious comments, there is nothing you can do with that car to make it look good, unless there is a new invisible vinyl on the market. :P
I think the Headlights darkened just, there is no natural line on the bumper the works there for the vinyl I think, making it look a bit of an afterthought.
Ay!! this thread is all about Army blokes with gay cars who walk each others gay dogs. Stop, with the serious comments, there is nothing you can do with that car to make it look good, unless there is a new invisible vinyl on the market. :P
:grin:
TC, am allowed to tell him the Black bits look good on his homomobile?
So that's the foreplay done. let's all meet up. Ill be the host. We'll initiated TC. He's desperate to come out the closet
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:congrats: :grin:
Im solid :grin:
:confused: :confused:Im solid :grin:
You missed an I.
DDecided id sell up once its complete. Putting the saved cash towards a house and ill also be debt free for the ffirst time in 10 years.
Looking at spending 7-8k on a car which is pretty good out if the box, can handle trackday abuse with little mods and carry a family and dog around when required.
Thinking
Mk1 FRS, megane R26, prodrive impreza STI etc. Basically either an LSD or AWD.fo
I'm a bit alarmed that it seems people thought that would be the manner I announced something had happened to Sy :confused:
Youre in scotland mike? Go and drink a 4 pack of irnbru and eat a battered haggis and that should sort you out. :signLOL:
Nope. I remember tthem lol. Same choice of cars for me still lol. Just delayed it with the skud
Sy, I take it we're not meeting on the strip this weekend?? :driver:Not likely mate, im in Afghanistan :sad1:
No mech diff and it's FWD but wouldn't a Leon Cupra 240 give best value for money with reliability compared with those Sy?
Well keep your frickin head down whilst you're making your mind up.....
Don't forget you'll have the stickier rubber of the Federal 595RS-R's for Blyton too Sy. :happy2:
Don't forget you'll have the stickier rubber of the Federal 595RS-R's for Blyton too Sy. :happy2:
its already running the federals on my stock rims. theyre still like new with less than 1k on thdm
Don't forget you'll have the stickier rubber of the Federal 595RS-R's for Blyton too Sy. :happy2:
its already running the federals on my stock rims. theyre still like new with less than 1k on thdm
and you Mr Hurditch you should look at the 22nd at Anglesey its a bargain at a great track :happy2:
Back to Afghanistan a few days before that mateDon't forget you'll have the stickier rubber of the Federal 595RS-R's for Blyton too Sy. :happy2:
its already running the federals on my stock rims. theyre still like new with less than 1k on thdm
lookin good Sy, Anglesey 22nd ???
Glad you had a good day, shame I couldn't get out of work.
Saw you in the queue of traffic on the A43 a few miles out of Silverstone with the tow hook and numbers still on the car :signLOL:
I was flying a GP2 team owner last week and he'd heard of Jonny don't know what the French translation was but my copilot sort of thought he said "Yeh, that boy can pedal!" he's been doing very well with the 458 in the GT series this year.
So not surprised he pissed off a few porsche owners, that's Jonnys reason d'être in life!
Should ave got him to sign the front wing, be worth a fortune if he makes it major league next year!
I was flying a GP2 team owner last week and he'd heard of Jonny don't know what the French translation was but my copilot sort of thought he said "Yeh, that boy can pedal!" he's been doing very well with the 458 in the GT series this year.
So not surprised he pissed off a few porsche owners, that's Jonnys reason d'être in life!
Should ave got him to sign the front wing, be worth a fortune if he makes it major league next year!
It was funny as hell. No room for signatures on the wing, its covered in rubber marks from the bits of tyre that were flying around the track off the other cars.
Dave, do you have any pads available for this Tarox 6 pot kit?
Dave, do you have any pads available for this Tarox 6 pot kit?
Probably not with it being a tarox kit. Send me a pic of the pad and I'll find something for you or make you some.
Dave, do you have any pads available for this Tarox 6 pot kit?
Probably not with it being a tarox kit. Send me a pic of the pad and I'll find something for you or make you some.
Just spoke to Tarox. They use the same pads as found in the Mk1 Leon Cupra R, Fiat Cupra turbo an many others. Speaking to him, he was saying their Tarox Corsa pad is supplied by Ferrodo and is in fact a DS2500 compound
Alex you need to sort Sy an ARB and engine mounts :party: :party:
You'll be amazed at the difference this makes Sy. :happy2:roger that. I wont be fitting it anyway :grin: . Hopefully this combined with the APR coolers extra 29% volume will mean a substantial drop in temps from the 50-60 degrees it currently hits on the dyno.
The check valve is the long black connector with two red ends at the bottom of that pic :smiley:
A lot of the TT RS guys are beginning to use these kits now too.
A Porsche Turbo tuned for the kit will make around an extra 100bhp!!!! :surprised:
Your shopping list should be
Shopping list
Delete Okada coils
Insert WMI
:innocent:
You'll be amazed at the difference this makes Sy. :happy2:roger that. I wont be fitting it anyway :grin: . Hopefully this combined with the APR coolers extra 29% volume will mean a substantial drop in temps from the 50-60 degrees it currently hits on the dyno.
The check valve is the long black connector with two red ends at the bottom of that pic :smiley:A lot of the TT RS guys are beginning to use these kits now too.
A Porsche Turbo tuned for the kit will make around an extra 100bhp!!!! :surprised:
Were not tuning for it though, its only there for when were running on dynos, trackdays, 1/4 mile days and any other time it might be needed ie red hot summers days. Hence the toggle switch.
If i get 10Hp gain ill be happy
Ive been known to make over 40hp extra, but im not too happ with the risk of it stopping or not working. My point being that my meth system is currently working intermittantly right now for some unknown reason! so if im running a meth tune and the meth stops, bad things can happen!
The wmi will give substantial gains when mapped for it. A little like having a race fuel setting. If you fit it and don't map for it then the gains will only be 2-5%. Most of that will come from cooling.
That was at a 484hp reading, and yes mapped for it.
The wmi will give substantial gains when mapped for it. A little like having a race fuel setting. If you fit it and don't map for it then the gains will only be 2-5%. Most of that will come from cooling.
I thought you said yours never made any more power on setting C with the advanced timing?That was at a 484hp reading, and yes mapped for it.
Thats about an 8% gain when mapped, so assuming an 8% gain on mine when mapped for it id be looking at a 20hp gain which would put me at 270hp, i might see if Keith can do me a switchable map for the WMI for use on 1/4 mile days.
Im inclined to agree with Hurdy on mine that a 2-5% gain is probably the most ill be getting though, so a 5-12Hp gain at best.
no idea, looks to me like after the throttle body isnt it?
no idea, looks to me like after the throttle body isnt it?
Err, no! The throttle body is at the rear top side of the engine and isn't even shown on that pic. It looks like it is near the intake to turbo somewhere, but isn't clear. Any more pics?
With the 1.4tsi, the throttle body approach pipe is basically uphill and so injecting there would mean that any atomised water meth would condense and drop back down towards the Intercooler and sit there. I had mine injected directly before the inlet manifold for maximum cooling. There is also another sensor there too, so that takes into account the ECU recognising the cooling effect which is the main thing.
Thats not good. Id probably put the car back to standard and keep it with just an exhaust and map. Or put it totally back to standard and cut your losses. Then use the money saved and the money earnt from the sale of the aftermarket parts to put towards another car.thats my thoughts at the moment.
This is why I chose APR. If something goes wrong ive got the assurance that they will sort it. Alot of tthe smaller companies out there wouldn't want to pay for any damages I bet
This is why I chose APR. If something goes wrong ive got the assurance that they will sort it. Alot of tthe smaller companies out there wouldn't want to pay for any damages I bet
I would like to point this out from Page 15/16 discussion.
Do you know for certain it's not caused by their work though and using ur car for R&D etc??
Sy, can I collect the car from APR and just chuck a TFSi lump in?
Do you know for certain it's not caused by their work though and using ur car for R&D etc??
This is why I chose APR. If something goes wrong ive got the assurance that they will sort it. Alot of tthe smaller companies out there wouldn't want to pay for any damages I bet
I would like to point this out from Page 15/16 discussion.
That is the question that I would be putting to them quite strongly.
"Here's your car back Sy oh and by the way it's fooked." :confused:
What's the mileage on it now or is it like Captain Kirk's daily driver? :sick:
Sy, can I collect the car from APR and just chuck a TFSi lump in?
:pomppomp: I got a 2.0 Tsi & DSG 6 spd ready & waiting if your interested :pomppomp:
A friend of mine has a 2.0 TFSI running in a MKIV 4-motion Golf on OE management and a spliced loom - it can be done. :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,46377.0.html
Sy, are you not just trying to polish a turd here?
Would you not be better off cutting your losses and starting again with something more appropriate e.g. TSI + K04.
It seems to be bottomless pit for your cash while APR do their "development" work. :confused:
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You never know Sy. You may just fall in love with it all over again once the pistons are in. :happy2:
I'm doing Bedford Mid March for sure
me and Alex wil take your car on a couple whilst your away. just to blow out the cobwebs
I was thinking about your car earlier Sy. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of the Homomobile with a broken ring. :ashamed:
my family obviously like me :wink:
so basically the only trackday voucher that you have received was from me... :innocent:
Donington is now full on the 30th :fighting: so i might have to resort to going Mallory Park AGAIN on the 29th. Not the best track, nor the worst, but its pretty short and not to taxing. Beggars cant be choosers.
Need a working car first though. With any luck on Friday i should have a completed and fully functional car.....
Fingers crossed for you Sy. :happy2:You and me both then. My missus will go through the roof if its not ready.
I feel your pain dude :happy2:well i should have been jetting off to Sharm el Sheik on the 15th December, but that, errr, got dropped, and is now on hold until i get another time. Next time im able to go, wont be until June. Luckily i found out about the pistons before we had settled on a resort, otherwsie i would have lost out on even more cash.
Attempt #4 at getting my car back tomorrow :star: They say 4th time lucky dont they?
Attempt #4 at getting my car back tomorrow :star: They say 4th time lucky dont they?
So are you keeping the Fabia or buying a 4x4 for the Scottish weather?
4x4s are for loosers :innocent: FWD with winters are for winners :wink:
I wont be selling the fabia straight away, it will be going, just not yet. I have another busy year out ad about coming up so it might last another 6 months or so yet.
You know the lure of the dark side (4x4) is calling Sy. Resistance is futile! :evilgrin:
That isn't a normal failure surely?
The rings are the issue on the 1.4, not the pistons themselves!
Did you get any pics of the bore of the cylinder?that was my first thought, how can it be damaged like that with no damage to the bore. No photos though. The Compression is really high and consistent across the cylinders as well with less than 1% deviation between the highest and lowest readings, so it cant be bad.
I need to before i end up replacing you with the nightmare car.
I rate the mintex pads, I run the m1155's and they work very well :happy2:
I need to before i end up replacing you with the nightmare car.
Youre catching up mind :laugh:
m1155 would work well on a car of your weight it seems going by hillclimb reviews
I need to before i end up replacing you with the nightmare car.
Youre catching up mind :laugh:
At least you knew yours could be good. This is uncharted waters for Sy. :grin:
So what is the spec now, and whats changed to prevent it happening again? (or just built/apped properly?)
And im banning my brother from driving my car on track again. He got overtaken by a Citreon C2 VTR :ashamed: :grin:
Why were the M1144s crap ? Not enough heat?
I threw mine in the bin after 1 track day tho so didn't like them either :signLOL:
That's crap. I will give the relevant feedback to Dave. DS3000's next time.
I''ve not had much success with the M1144's either, and I did persevere with them, but they went off on the way to the last trackday, although we did go via a section of the triangle :driver:I had them on the Octavia, but i dont remember them being this bad. Poverty reckons the M1155 is a good pad, but after today Im not sure id go with them. The DS2500 is way ahead in terms of stopping power, so a DS3000 will be even better. Knowing my luck id get the M1155 and find out they are only realistically comparable to a DS2500
Pagid RS4-2??
Have one set for day to day and another for the track and just put them on the night before. Bit of PITA but so is brake squeal and so is brake fade :rolleye:
Didn't think that was advisable due to the different materials on the same disc so performance is not as good.
Unless you have 2nd set of discs as well!!
All depends on the makes of pads. I have the stock pads in most of the time then switch to rs29's for track. They are great pads but kill discs. Even great from cold. Don't squeal on track but a day on the road will make your ears bleed.
They kill discs. Used to fit them to the lambos, xbows, r26r's etc and they would eat stock, AP and perf friction discs. They also start to crumble with around 40% left. Endless pads were loads better. The lambo did the 24 hour race on one set of discs and we only changed the front pads as a precaution. Literally no wear on the discs where the pagids would do a set of pads and discs per 4 hour race.
Get the credit card out if you want some. They will last 4 to 5 times longer than the rs29s. Google Endless. Project Mu pads are equally as good as the Endless.
Get the credit card out if you want some. They will last 4 to 5 times longer than the rs29s. Google Endless. Project Mu pads are equally as good as the Endless.
Jesus christ :surprised:. No thanks they are only for a fabia worth 10k lol. Ill stick with the DS3000 and Pagid RS29 options i think.
So they outlast other pads substantially, but dont eat discs and give better braking performance. That seems a tough challenge
They reckon they pay for themselves in the long run but as your ditching the homomobile in the summer perhaps not so good.
I had a fair bit of cooling hooked up to them, which is obviously easier when there's no driveshafts in the way. Maybe that's the key?
Cooking pads (which you have certainly done) affects them in different ways, some melt onto the discs, some turn to coal and break up. The key is to try and work out what operating range your stoppers have and then buy a pad to suit... Or, get some cooling sorted.
That Clio 200 I had only had 4 pot Brembos and 312s, and the would stop all day on track. I'm guessing your car is lighter too? You've got the hardware, you just have to make them work right. There's temp paint or see if someone will lend you an infra red temp gauge for a day.
Personally with how cheap solid discs are these days, I'd get some aggressive pads and let them eat as many discs as they like - rather than then ruin pads or have sh*t performance.
Ah, I forgot you had that setup. Very annoying. Remind me what size the discs are?
I was just about to say that those are the same size as mk1 LCR discs..
Just need to check PCD's. Could always get them re drilled :wink:
Bolt holes on the discs. Same as wheel PCD..5x100
First thing I thought, MKI Cupra R discs. Same size and 5x100.
We may have a plan!!!
Badger5 Bill can do AP 2 piece discs in 330x28 spec 5x100 and caliper spacers to push them out enough to accommodate the slightly larger disc:happy2:
Could be worth asking him??
It's a mm more that it usually sweeps, it won't make a difference.would it not be about 3.5 mm extra if its 7mm larger diameter
I'm surprised at the 1144s being that crap to be honest
I'm surprised at the 1144s being that crap to be honest,
Got a stack of brembo 323s and also got bells for 330mm AP discs all in stock think I've got some PMU pads too.
I'll straighten out the prices if the 1144s were crap, there very little difference in 44 and 55 from memory its about 3% added brass but it makes all the difference. m1144/55/66 are all cold pressed so therefore cheap to buy but also VERY funny about how they're bedded in, they're not for everybody but surprised more than anything else that you rated them after DS2500 which is a fast road pad.
. Don't forget PAGID MINTEX TEXTAR all the TMD group there's four or five different companies within the group, I'll tell you right now they're not doing 5 different sets of R&D. I've had people want to come out if Pagid Sport compound and buy 1144......not really worthwhile doing that really.
Can't get my head around Rs29 on road, I'd take 14 or 4-4 orange and some ducting anyday especially if you're on expensive discs
Can't get my head around Rs29 on road, I'd take 14 or 4-4 orange and some ducting anyday especially if you're on expensive discs
Also Ferodo don't brand for anybody else, so tarox Corsa/HP1000/APF404 are not Ds2500....Just lookeylikey pads
They'll come up with something similar for OEM maybe Gallardo Rear pads are Brembo branded Ds2500 but that's all I know off that I've seen
@Si
Just chuck some 55s in matey, also check the Calipers for serviceability ....billet machined Calipers are buggers for sticky pistons when hot and it won't be evident when cold.
Get Alex to send them to me or bring them to Preston and we'll do a pop and lube on them whilst you wait won't cost you anything, just hope you don't need a seal kit as they start at £300 per corner
That's good advice and the 55s will be 1/2 the price of the Blues....
Im on my 2nd set of 1155, no crumbling issues. I *think* mintex is also what AMD run on their racecar
Im on my 2nd set of 1155, no crumbling issues. I *think* mintex is also what AMD run on their racecar
Your not selling it to me :scared: :grin:
Though I may be selling them soon along with my bcs zorst, as I may be selling up for a Focus RS mk2 now.
I like how well rounded the Focus is and a simple remap to 340 bhp is all I would do, as its pretty well set up from the factory. Plus the awesome noise from the engine!
Looks like your car is pretty much finished. Any other planned mods for it?
So Sy, how is the VRS going. You asking about mine made me think about yours. Are you still interested in mapping the DSG box now a map is available or are you going to just enjoy her?Im more interested in taking a match and setting fire to the thing.
So Sy, how is the VRS going. You asking about mine made me think about yours. Are you still interested in mapping the DSG box now a map is available or are you going to just enjoy her?Im more interested in taking a match and setting fire to the thing.
Steering rack snapped loosing all power steering and potentially the pump as well.
So im looking at well over £1k repair bill. Thats the catalyst for me. Its only a low mileage car;<17k, and if thats failed already with only minimal amount of trackdays and otherwsie mostly motorway miles then its not worth pushing forward with.
Spo the little faith i had in her as well and truly dissapeared. no longer do i just have to think about misfires, oil burning and piston failure, its also steering rack failure as well. sh*tE CAR!!!
So, what is next on the agenda? Going back to stock and selling up?
Sounds like a good plan to me. I'd be worried about the long term prospects of the VRS too.
So, why not get a 182 cup and an Audi barge? At least you'll still have a VAG motor. The Phaeton Diesel is a hell of a barge too, or even the Skoda Superb?
Sounds like a good plan to me. I'd be worried about the long term prospects of the VRS too.
So, why not get a 182 cup and an Audi barge? At least you'll still have a VAG motor. The Phaeton Diesel is a hell of a barge too, or even the Skoda Superb?
BMW and Merc barges have better Engines than the Audi A6/A8 range IMO. I do like the phateon though. Something like 182 will be on the cards or anything else of similar ilk tbh. Ill be trying to buy one ready prepared though fro the likes of Pistonheads classified tin tops etc
Current Octy estate with a K04 or is it not camp enough for you Sy?
I more inclined with the two second hand cars route, then when one breaks or is having work done to it, im not without a car, as i am right now.
If i was a tuning company right now, i think id completely remove myself from the 1.4 TFSI game.
I'd make them handle, but anything power related..........step away...........
Buy a passat/passat diesel estate and a clio 182.
Sorted
Have VW strengthened the 1.4 TSI on 2012/13 models following all the failures of the earlier engines?
On paper it seems a great little engine, 50+mpg, 180bhp and cheap tax. . . .
Have VW strengthened the 1.4 TSI on 2012/13 models following all the failures of the earlier engines?
On paper it seems a great little engine, 50+mpg, 180bhp and cheap tax. . . .
I should be able to tell you be the end of the month :laugh:
Has any body seen my car? Ive made a missing car advert.A particularly gay looking Skoda Fabia (driven by a manly man though)
Last Seen littering a garage Milton Keynes many months ago
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-94mcudeCits/UW2NWVC6CnI/AAAAAAAADos/6ijtgnhqLYE/w689-h918-no/D146A186-4FFE-45A2-B278-DE16B7A46632-424-0000000A26489FDF.jpg)
I don't think any of the cars have gone to race developments so far, just all the engines.
All parts being shipped down this week. Im getting a stock car back.
I don't think any of the cars have gone to race developments so far, just all the engines.
So what is next on the plan Sy?
Sell the VRs and get something else?
sorry to hear this!
S3 or twin car route. Tempting!
Seeing as you like trackdays though id say go the twin car route. Those clio cups are soooooo cheap to run. 30 pounds for uprated brembo brakes discs, costs me 300 just for sh*tty stock ttrs ones.
Track ready toy time :happy2:
APR reckon it should be ready this week. :confused: Not the first time ive heard that though.
Who are you insured with? Have you tried another Insurance Company to see if they do the same?
sorry to hear this!
S3 or twin car route. Tempting!
Seeing as you like trackdays though id say go the twin car route. Those clio cups are soooooo cheap to run. 30 pounds for uprated brembo brakes discs, costs me 300 just for sh*tty stock ttrs ones.
Track ready toy time :happy2:
The twin car route might well be getting axed.
My car insurance phoned me up for my mondeo run about and told me my no claims bonus that I used cannot be applied to the Mondeo because it is being used on the Fabia policy and it can only ever be used on one policy.
I argued that it was me who has earnt the no claims, not the car, but in their eyes the car has the no claims and I need to build up a second set of no claims on the other car. I then asked what happens if i crash one car, do i lose both sets of no claims to the answer ...Yes. He didnt agree that contradicted his first point though :fighting:
I have two cars: #1 Fabia vRS worth 10k highly modified. 250hp. #2 Mondeo 1.8LX worth £200. 115Hp.
The mondeo costs me over twice the amount of the Fabia despite being 50 times cheaper, un modified and less than half the power!!! Im not willing to pay that, its ridiculous
Anyway, long story short, Ill be getting one motor for the time being. Not sure what, there isnt a huge amount for sale near me tbh, and the nearest track is about 200 miles away, so i might just get a luxury barge with some nice power to tide me over for the next 2 years whilst im living on the north coast of scotland especially as im only doing about 400 miles a month.
Update on the Fabia.........
APR reckon it should be ready this week. :confused: Not the first time ive heard that though.
Stock turbo is going on this week as is the stock IC/radiator. WMI is coming off for mikes Cupra, then the rest comes off as soon as its back up here. hopefully by July, I wont own a Fabia...
one.Lol
It's called an STD! :booty:
I thought that too but it uninstalls in less than 2 mins so I keep the bluefin handset in the car. Mountune do all sorts of nice goodies like uprated intercoolers, intakes, uprated engine mounts etc :wink:
Even my 1.6t is bloody fast once above 4k so yours should be really good once remapped. The Bluefins map to about 280bhp. I did fit a k&n filter in the air box but I have reinstalled the oe paper again.
And it begins :grin:
I have the rear motor mount installed now buddy and it does make a difference, not massive but you can tell its there.
You mean Sy actually gets to drive a car he's purchased rather than have to buy another while it's parked in Milton Keynes. :surprised:
^^^^^ :signLOL:^^^^^
How long before it is sat in a tuners shop being fully built :driver:
Some good figures coming out of the 2.0 ecoboost, Daz over on the FocusSTOC has the TBE, Bluefin and CAI and that is pushing short of 300hp and a massive 435ft lb :scared: There is a couple of cars over there on decent power with bolt ons. There biggest problem with the ST is its brakes. And yes the ST's mani is integrated into the head but if you was to go further with a more free flowing mani and big turbo you could fit the Mondeo 2.0 ecoboost head, with has a separate manifold.
Definitely plan on enjoying this one.
Trackday booked already. Knockhill 13 October :driver:
Looks like it needs a few extra horsies to me Sy. An extra 50bhp and some bigger brakes and it will stop all those cars passing you.
Gradually building things up this time then. Good idea, I've been slowly building mine too keep the thrill of the build going. :smiley:
I take it the updates were to the body control module and pcm as mine is also showing as having updates available. Its due to go into GK in 2 weeks so I might ask them to update it for me.
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:grin:
gonna get some H&R springs for it and that'll be me done. It certainly doesn't need much to be a good all round car.
:mad:
:grin:
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LOL, I know you think like me. This is how mine usually goes......
I'll only have a map this time around....
But I may as well stick an exhaust and intake on to get the best out of that map.....
Now I've done that the brakes aren't up to it so I'll get a BBK.....
Funny, doesn't handle that well with all that extra power. I know, I'll get some Arbs and lowering springs.....err no , I may as well get coilovers as they are better and the fitting cost will be roughly the same......
Ooh. Handles well now, but could do with some extra power. Not worth going just stage 2 so I'll get stage 2+....
Had stage 2+ for a few months and got used to the power......stage 3 time! :laugh:
Gets me every time! :signLOL:
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:grin:
:laugh:
LOL, I know you think like me. This is how mine usually goes......
I'll only have a map this time around....
But I may as well stick an exhaust and intake on to get the best out of that map.....
Now I've done that the brakes aren't up to it so I'll get a BBK.....
Funny, doesn't handle that well with all that extra power. I know, I'll get some Arbs and lowering springs.....err no , I may as well get coilovers as they are better and the fitting cost will be roughly the same......
Ooh. Handles well now, but could do with some extra power. Not worth going just stage 2 so I'll get stage 2+....
Had stage 2+ for a few months and got used to the power......stage 3 time! :laugh:
Gets me every time! :signLOL: