My Polo GTI

[FLYINGTI]

Hey guys, i am Kind of new here to the GTI scene and would like to introduce you to my polo GTI

here it is how i bought it!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_0910-1.jpg

i Bought it straight standard of a great owner only had 21000KM,s on the clock and really well looked after
now all i have done is
*new 18" wheels
*Turbosmart kompact series BOV
*Boostgauge
*k&N panel filter
*Tinted windows which i did myself=) (my new trade) apart from signwriting.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1203-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1208-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1310-1.jpg
ill be sure to update you guys on more=)

[sssstew]

I like what youve done on the bonnet and the way it matches up with the red around the grille. subtle and nice.

So whats next? Lower and front splitter?

[Smead]

Nice!

Is that Vinyl or paint. (had mine done with paint, not with the red stripes though but changed it back)

What wheels are they?

You need to dump it, Coilies or springs!

[Smead]

And a Sharan replica stubby antenna from Dub Addiction :)

[FLYINGTI]

=)
there apec recing 18" wheels
theres lots of little additions i want and would love some ideas and advise!
the bonnet is vinyl did all that stuff myself being a signwritter and all=)
what u guys recken bout the black roofs??

[Smead]

IMO I Like the look.

Check out Miss Volks Polo to see how it looks

[FLYINGTI]

hey mate, i cant find a miss volks??

[vwthunder]

IMO I Like the look.

Check out Miss Volks Polo to see how it looks

It Miss Vuks, not Volks lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f35/miss-vukss-polo-34420.html

[Smead]

Sorry my bad

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f35/missvukss-polo-gti-updated-54865-5.html

Half way down this page

[FLYINGTI]

thats awesome i love it=), vinyls going on tonight=)
love working my job can change stuff whenever hahah!
ill post pics up tomorrow morning=)
KEEEEEEN!!

[kaanage]

Good job on the car (both getting it plus your mods) - need a remap at some stage too :)

How hard would it be to make vinyl versions of the CAMS tow point and battery location stickers?

[FLYINGTI]

very easy, just post me up a pictureor email me it and i can tell you asap=)

[kaanage]

They're the triangular stickers in this pic - the blue ones need to be 150mm wide and the red ones about 100mm wide (no clear regulation on this).
And can yellow and orange verions of the red tow sticker be made with the word "tow" in black?

I'm sure these would be popular with people who use their daily drives in CAMS speed events and don't want to buy and unpeel stickers for each event.

http://www.gmpracingproducts.com.au/i/products/race-numbers/misc/sticker-sheet-large.JPG

[FLYINGTI]

They're the triangular stickers in this pic - the blue ones need to be 150mm wide and the red ones about 100mm wide (no clear regulation on this).
And can yellow and orange verions of the red tow sticker be made with the word "tow" in black?

I'm sure these would be popular with people who use their daily drives in CAMS speed events and don't want to buy and unpeel stickers for each event.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/stickersheetlargeJPG-1.jpg

hey Kaanage
is it like this you want<?? just these 2??
matty
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/Picture1png-1.jpg

[FLYINGTI]

oh and btw i didnt get to do the roof last night=(
hoping mayb over the weekend=)

[seangti]

oh and btw i didnt get to do the roof last night=(
hoping mayb over the weekend=)

If others were the buy the vinyls, what sort of costs are we looking it?

[FLYINGTI]

i have done these ones before for some1 and charged i think $7
each! and plus frieght i think

[kaanage]

hey Kaanage
is it like this you want<?? just these 2??
matty

Thems the one's!!! :)

PM Sent

[blitDz]

Looks really really good. I like it. I love Polo's

[FLYINGTI]

SO.. this weekend i got stuck into doing the roof and i also painted the engine cover which looks pretty sweet
ill upload some picks for you all!

[FLYINGTI]

heres the roof and bonnet vinyl..
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1403-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1399-1.jpg
and the enigine cover...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_1402-1.jpg

[FLYINGTI]

Also got the new plates=)

[kaanage]

Lovely work - will you repaint the lettering and logo on the cover with a different colour (black?) to make them stand out?

[FLYINGTI]

Lovely work - will you repaint the lettering and logo on the cover with a different colour (black?) to make them stand out?
great idea, didnt even think about that!
would have been awesome if i could get the logo chrome like a standard logo , but think black will look sweet!!
also ill get those stickers going, pretty busy at work ay!

[sssstew]

yeah totally agree, chrome 1.8, TURBO and VW logo would be good.

Also you lost the red line up the bonnet matching the grille?

[kaanage]

also ill get those stickers going, pretty busy at work ay!
Awesome - I wish you'd gotten your car a couple of weeks ago (or even longer) :)

[FLYINGTI]

Awesome - I wish you'd gotten your car a couple of weeks ago (or even longer) :)
haha why do you say that??

[kaanage]

'cos you would have been able to get me the stickers before this Friday!! ;)

[FLYINGTI]

SEAT IBIZA 1.8T 20V SILICONE TURBO INTAKE PIPE AQX AYP | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SEAT-IBIZA-1-8T-20V-SILICONE-TURBO-INTAKE-PIPE-AQX-AYP-/160637596126?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2566bf31de#ht_1959wt_907)

any1 seen this brand heard anything bout them??

[kelvniii]

FLYINGTI, just wondering where you get the eyelid from? :eek:
it looks cool! :cool:

[FLYINGTI]

i got the eyelids from germany, straight off ebay like $40 =) cheap=)

[FLYINGTI]

chiptuning products, has any one done the straight swap over chips to there ESU???

[kaanage]

Reflashing the ECU with a remap from a reputable supplier will give better results, more easily too

[FLYINGTI]

[QUOTE=kaanage;709050]Reflashing the ECU with a remap from a reputable supplier will give better results, more easily too[/QUOTE

you know any1 in the nsw\sydney region at all??

[kaanage]

I'll le the NSW guys answer that with the proviso that there is more to the world than just APR!

[DeanB]

I'll le the NSW guys answer that with the proviso that there is more to the world than just APR!

There are others, but some of us are happy with APR ;)

[noone]

...............

[FLYINGTI]

...............

what do u recommend noone??

[seangti]

As per your question in the front mount thread (and answer), there's about half a dozen common, reputable tuners. There's a bulk of information on here, everything has likely been discussed many times. Best not to ask which one is best though... it is such personal preference, most people have been very happy with the product they went with (I'm chuffed with the results of mine). And from what I've seen of dyno figures, all within a whisker of each other, but the way in which they deliver the power does very.

[noone]

If I had my time again, Giac. My APR is good, but the Giac is supposed to be a little more aggressive and is cheaper.

Lots of threads, have a read.

[seangti]

I've got superchips from JMac up here, it'd also describe it as aggressive and friggen awesome :) It'd potentially be tiring if i was driving in traffic every day, but as it's only on the weekends, it makes me smile.

[FLYINGTI]

I've got superchips from JMac up here, it'd also describe it as aggressive and friggen awesome :) It'd potentially be tiring if i was driving in traffic every day, but as it's only on the weekends, it makes me smile.

its tiring??
Please explain lol. pro's and cons??

any other mods to put in this superchip??

matty=)

[kaanage]

It's a remap - the company is just called SuperChips (they have a eeprom flashing unit called the BlueFin but it doesn't work with our Polos)
seangti just means that the throttle response is more aggressive so it may be harder to drive in a traffic crawl.

Site sponsors that do remapping include APR, Giac, Custom Code, DNA Tuning. Others include BSH, Oettinger...
Mine is by Viezu

[FLYINGTI]

It's a remap - the company is just called SuperChips (they have a eeprom flashing unit called the BlueFin but it doesn't work with our Polos)
seangti just means that the throttle response is more aggressive so it may be harder to drive in a traffic crawl.

Site sponsors that do remapping include APR, Giac, Custom Code, DNA Tuning. Others include BSH, Oettinger...
Mine is by Viezu
how much is a usual re-map

[Blitzen]

Research, Internet, 'Search' bar, quotes... All the info is there man. Prices vary.

[FLYINGTI]

Any1 going Down to Canberra Autofest??

[Bflat]

There's a bunch of us from VIC heading up.

[FLYINGTI]

There's a bunch of us from VIC heading up.

awesome, ill probably come down=)
you stay for the weekend??

[FLYINGTI]

my adobe illustrator drawing of my future plans for tye gti=)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/Picture31png-1.jpg

[vwthunder]

That looks fully sick, fast and furious

[FLYINGTI]

That looks fully sick, fast and furious
kinda fast and furious just without the wierd chrome sticker up the side lol

[Bflat]

That looks fully sick, fast and furious
Lol Troy, @sarcasm?
I reckon all the power to you, certainly is a different look but if you can pull it off I admire you for it. The wheels look a lot like mine, what's with the white strip though? Thin whitewall?

[blitDz]

+10Hp. Watch out for manifold damage and your floor pan falling out.

Haha just trolling. I thought that you would be sticking to the black as i think it looks tough when its 2 tone. Especially black and red

[FLYINGTI]

+10Hp. Watch out for manifold damage and your floor pan falling out.

Haha just trolling. I thought that you would be sticking to the black as i think it looks tough when its 2 tone. Especially black and red
i agree with ya mate, ill do up a black one, just fiddling round for now though=), last car was green and black 2tone, so thought change it up haha

[FLYINGTI]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/CIMG3903-1.jpg
theres my old bus=)

[blitDz]

Bus is about right. Haha. That is a really clean example. Done just right and not over the top. My father is a Holden man so have an appreciation for them.

[FLYINGTI]

+10Hp. Watch out for manifold damage and your floor pan falling out.

Haha just trolling. I thought that you would be sticking to the black as i think it looks tough when its 2 tone. Especially black and red
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/Picture5png-1.jpg

[Cookie28]

I think you should go with the black for sure, but it's your car do what you want!!!

[FLYINGTI]

thanks guys for you ideas=) what bout swapped round the other way

[Cookie28]

I dunno I think I still like the black on top but it is your car!!! Don't just do what others say do what YOU like

[FLYINGTI]

swapping my rear muffler over for a sportier better flowing one on saturday=)

[team_v]

swapping my rear muffler over for a sportier better flowing one on saturday=)

Before and after video sound clips please!

[FLYINGTI]

Selling my standard wheels off, there in exellent condition, ill give them a good clean up and some piks if any1 is interested in buying them off me, give me a shout=)

[FLYINGTI]

Time to change the standard muffler!
New and Old!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1499-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1495-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1496-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1498-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1497-1.jpg

And for the Forge TIP!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1508-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1500-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1511-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1510-1.jpg

[FLYINGTI]

Now
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1563-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/IMG_1564-1.jpg

[noone]

nice. How does it sound / feel?

what muffler box is it?

[FLYINGTI]

nice. How does it sound / feel?

what muffler box is it?

it is a x-force! very nice sound actually, i used a dual stainless 3" on my commodore which was great, so i used them again it it sounds wcked!
i was quite disapointed with the TIP though=( cant say i can feel any Gain BUT....
i can constantly hear my turbo spooling now that its on which is a good thing=)

[FLYINGTI]

Im getting my APR tune in the next to weeks so excited,
my brother has a mild tuned r34 and i cant wait to feel that better boost feeling=)

without sounding like a noob, what car is a tune polo similar to???

[philthy]

Im getting my APR tune in the next to weeks so excited,
my brother has a mild tuned r34 and i cant wait to feel that better boost feeling=)

without sounding like a noob, what car is a tune polo similar to???

As in how quick does it feel?

Something like a stock MY01-MY04 WRX or a current SV6 commie or one of the old 5.0 litre SS commies..

[FLYINGTI]

As in how quick does it feel?

Something like a stock MY01-MY04 WRX or a current SV6 commie or one of the old 5.0 litre SS commies..

coolio=)
so excited, r u running a apr tune??

[noone]

most of us have a tune, APR is common, but not the only brand...

Didn't realise you'd done all that on a standard ECU, I'd be contemplating all the brands. Have a read around or PM me if you want to discuss.

I'm in Syd (near the city), so if you have time to drive into town, I can show you my tuned toy and talk shop...

[noone]

oh, and get yourself a PD160 or something to get more flow to your airbox. Doing all that lovely exhaust work is useless without enough airflow coming in...

[vwthunder]

Go the GIAC tune

I had APR tune and got rid of it, so have other people, sorry i dont want to start any chip wars lol

[philthy]

coolio=)
so excited, r u running a apr tune??

I have a GIAC tune on an otherwise stock car. Have had it tuned for 2 years now with no dramas. I'm about to move to north QLD so I think I might need to look into a FMIC as the difference between a hot and cold day is much more noticeable after a tune.

[insanekiwi]

I would love to get the same exhaust - and pick it up when I am in Sydney next month. I will be staying in city, do you know where I could pick one up, or can help me get one? I will be in Sydney 18th and 19th of Sydney....

what's the model name?? and which might be the closest shop from CBD?

Thanks!

(by the way your car looks great!)

[FLYINGTI]

I would love to get the same exhaust - and pick it up when I am in Sydney next month. I will be staying in city, do you know where I could pick one up, or can help me get one? I will be in Sydney 18th and 19th of Sydney....

what's the model name?? and which might be the closest shop from CBD?

Thanks!

(by the way your car looks great!)
hey matey

the place i got it is like a wholesaler and wont sell direct to me!
i can problably get one of my mechanics to order it for you, but they will need a money transfer first you know!
hope that helps!
but it is possibly to get one!

[noone]

I would love to get the same exhaust - and pick it up when I am in Sydney next month.

How will you lug it back? They're imported from the UK, I don't think anyone holds onto them. Maybe try Rennenhaus?

[insanekiwi]

Oh they are not Aussie made?? I always thought it was. What's the model number?

[VWindahouse]

APR exhaust is made in Brisbane for the polo but Milltek is UK as noone said.

[noone]

oh wait, I thought we were talking Milltek for some reason...

[VWindahouse]

Me too, wrong thread :facepalm:

[FLYINGTI]

Hahaha=)
na its xforce!
aussie made, just a wholesaler!

[insanekiwi]

Yes... xforce. How much did you buy it for? No idea for model number?

[FLYINGTI]

Getting GIAC on saturday
:banana:

[FLYINGTI]

Giac tomorrow wooo=)

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got my new tune, super happy with how it runs!
just need to fix a few restrictions as i think its still could perform much better!
needs more breath!

what have people done after they tuned there polo's to get that more ooommmfff out of it=)
Cheers matty!

[noone]

PD160 and dump pipe would be your first point of call after the tune and bits you have listed in your sig.
Might want to think about cooler sparkplugs, summer (ie intercooler). You can have a think about adding timing through Lemmiwinks or something similar, contemplate the N249 bypass, SAI removal, etc. All depends on how much you want to tinker and how deep your pockets are...

We'd all be happy to see a BT Polo here, so feel free to jump in the deep end!

[FLYINGTI]

PD160 and dump pipe would be your first point of call after the tune and bits you have listed in your sig.
Might want to think about cooler sparkplugs, summer (ie intercooler). You can have a think about adding timing through Lemmiwinks or something similar, contemplate the N249 bypass, SAI removal, etc. All depends on how much you want to tinker and how deep your pockets are...

We'd all be happy to see a BT Polo here, so feel free to jump in the deep end!

thanks for the ideas Ben =)
there not massive pockets at the moment but... im sure they will empty even more as time goes by if you know what i mean:facepalm:

BT polo???

[VWindahouse]

Pretty much as you said mate it's about the restrictions now starting with air intake as well as the tiny and very crappy flowing intake manifold. Then on the exhaust side the restrictive exhaust manifold and dump pipe. The cat back is actually fine for flow. Then the list goes on and on and on!

Anyway hope you enjoy the tune and I put $10 on you investigating a stage II tune upgrade and all the bits required for it by the end of the month :P

[FLYINGTI]

Pretty much as you said mate it's about the restrictions now starting with air intake as well as the tiny and very crappy flowing intake manifold. Then on the exhaust side the restrictive exhaust manifold and dump pipe. The cat back is actually fine for flow. Then the list goes on and on and on!

Anyway hope you enjoy the tune and I put $10 on you investigating a stage II tune upgrade and all the bits required for it by the end of the month :P

Bahahaha!
thats not fair, that didnt even come to my mind!
now im going to look it up, and propably talk myself into it,
cheap shot haha:P

do many people try getting a custom down pipe made??
My mechanic took it for a drive yesterday and said he could hear the the exhaust was struggling with 18 pound!
he was saying a 3" would be nice?

[VWindahouse]

Ha ha yeah couldn't resist sorry bud! From what I can remember of old dyno tests 3" dump pipes are total over kill for the polo and mess with back pressure. 2.5" has given very good and consistent results. Can anyone back me up with this, i can't remember how long ago I saw the results for the 3" dp?

Cheers!

[Bflat]

My 2.5 APR downpipe works a treat with my GIAC tune. I would agree with VWindahouse about the 3" pipe, it would be too great a diameter for the engine.

[noone]

Custom is fine if it's done well, mine is. Cost around $400 from memory.

BT is big turbo

[blitDz]

I'm hoping for a BT build myself but i have to secure a permanent job first. Short term contracts suck!

[FLYINGTI]

Oh i see, BT getting used to all these shortcut :facepalm:

$400 isnt bad for a dump pipe ben! so yours is custom??
i have a pretty sweet fabricator/performance mechanic thats gonna help me out with a few things=)

[FLYINGTI]

i was on google yesterday looking at a few idea i could change to the front of my Gti! i saw this and loved it!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/11/carbonfiber-1.jpg

so whilst i was at work i found some carbon fibre car wrapping vinyl ( laying around cause i work at a sign shop ) and thought id give it a go! hasnt been done yet but i pulled the grill out and gave it a clean and had a look at what is needed, what do other people this about this,
All Cleaned and ready!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/11/IMG_1721-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/11/IMG_1722-1.jpg
The Carbon Film!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/11/IMG_1723-1.jpg

Also last night i took off the bonnet wrap i did following the black from the grill, and i must say, im glad i didnt paint it, cause im really hapy with the look with it off again!

[seangti]

I reckon the bonnet wrap really needs to be in a high gloss to look the goods. Could also consider going R spec on the bumper, so chrome up the centre black bits.

[Button]

Matt, DO IT!

What's the worst that can happen, you take it off?!

I reckon it'll look good!

[FLYINGTI]

exactly, thats what i was thinking!

ill give it a go:banana:

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so last night i gave wrapping the front of my bumber in carbon fibre to see what the look would be like!
i was thinking maybe it may be alittle poxy, but over all i think it came out quite well, the only difficult bit i came across was the number plate box, the film didnt like the 90 degree cut in so i neatly trimmed them.

i took some photos last night as i was doing it=)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1730-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1731-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1732-1.jpg

AND FOR THE FINAL PRODUCT :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1733-1.jpg

TELL ME WHAT YOU GUYS THINK??

[nightphotographer]

IMO it looks amazing...haha!

[walkerchan]

Wow. That is really nice. I generally don't like the look of the carbon wrap and that picture you googled IMO wasn't so crash hot but you must be a master at this sort of thing. Looks absolutely amazing

[Bflat]

Mate that's looking proper!

Coming down to Melbourne anytime soon haha?

[seangti]

Looks much better than I was expecting. You've done a great job of the wrapping, must have much more patience than me. More pics?

[noone]

Nice job. Not a fan of the finish, but you're good with your craft.

[FLYINGTI]

Mate that's looking proper!

Coming down to Melbourne anytime soon haha?

hahaha actually have never been down to melbourne but i wish i could, gti scene so much more alive there


Nice job. Not a fan of the finish, but you're good with your craft.

Aw come on ben, i know u love it, it might grow on you, maybe :confused:

At least if i get sick of it, its not permanent :banana:

woo the perks of working as a signy, nothings permanent haha! stick on rip off

[kaanage]

woo the perks of working as a signy, nothings permanent haha! stick on rip off
Any chance of getting CAMS stickers made with vinyl but no glue?

[pog]

I like it!

[FLYINGTI]

Any chance of getting CAMS stickers made with vinyl but no glue?
Hey mate!
sorry thought i replied bout that my bad!
i cant get that stock in without buying a roll and its not cheap, if a job come in with it ill let you know straght away, or if i cant buy it buy the metre which can b the go at some suppliers!

[kaanage]

When you can get the stuff off another job would be great - the track season is pretty much finished for the year.

There are a few guys down here who are interested so we'll try to come up with a number for you

[FLYINGTI]

When you can get the stuff off another job would be great - the track season is pretty much finished for the year.

There are a few guys down here who are interested so we'll try to come up with a number for you

That would be excellent mate!
keep me informed and ill let you know=)

---------- Post added at 10:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------

Anyone thought of having a NSW meet??

---------- Post added 05-12-2011 at 12:55 PM ---------- Previous post was 02-12-2011 at 10:06 PM ----------

Victorian GTI owners Have it all sorted!
Sydney 9N3 Polo GTI owners | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sydney-9N3-Polo-GTI-owners/265004120215551)
if we ever wanna get a meet going!
just an idea!

[FLYINGTI]

Yesterday i recieved my package from great Britain, opened it up to be introduced by, by far a much bigger pipe=)
put in on last night, (even in the sydney rain)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1778-1.jpg

The size difference i saw on a fellow dubbers polo was huge but i didn't really realise until i put them next to each other,
its quite a huge difference
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1779-1.jpg

When i took the old one off, i saw the rock deflector everyone was talking about, i cut that off best i could with the tools i had at my girlfriends house, ( rusty stanley blade ) ha. ill have another go and do some clean ups tonight!
ill try and get it super smooth!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1780-1.jpg

then put it all back together, squashed a finger or two, and it was in=)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/12/IMG_1781-1.jpg

the only thing i didnt get to do was, there is a gap diffence between the rock deflector piece, at the bottom!
did people just tape this closed?? what have some people done=)

[vwthunder]

Yeah My car had one on it when I bought the car, it was taped closed

[FLYINGTI]

Yeah My car had one on it when I bought the car, it was taped closed

awesome=) Ill do that!

wonder how much im loosing now its open

[Tim]

awesome=) Ill do that!

wonder how much im loosing now its open

Id estimate around 3 fifths of stuff all :D

[nightphotographer]

I just did a straight swap with my pd160, I never read anyone's tutorial so didn't bother cutting the rock deflector thing out. I can't see it making any difference whatsoever. Apparently the pd160 is meant to be a bit of a placebo anyway haha!

[FLYINGTI]

Id estimate around 3 fifths of stuff all :D

Haha dohhhh!!

still is running better then standard! ill fix=)

[seangti]

I just did a straight swap with my pd160, I never read anyone's tutorial so didn't bother cutting the rock deflector thing out. I can't see it making any difference whatsoever. Apparently the pd160 is meant to be a bit of a placebo anyway haha!

I didn't bother cutting that piece out either, but am confident of the improvement over standard on a tuned car. The transition coming on to boost is smoother and pickup is smoother/marginally more responsive too (on my set up anyway). On factory tune, I'd likely agree with you.

As for improvement by cutting that flap out, I'd say F'all would be noticed, but will maintain my ignorance until proven wrong :-)

[FLYINGTI]

I didn't bother cutting that piece out either, but am confident of the improvement over standard on a tuned car. The transition coming on to boost is smoother and pickup is smoother/marginally more responsive too (on my set up anyway). On factory tune, I'd likely agree with you.

As for improvement by cutting that flap out, I'd say F'all would be noticed, but will maintain my ignorance until proven wrong :-)

HAHA LOVE IT

yeah im not confident on it, but in the end i guess i was just looking at it as if it could be a restriction then it can go!

=)

[FLYINGTI]

Just got some H&R springs!
wandering if any sydney, guys could help me out with putting them in, home does not have the tools to do it=(

[kaanage]

You didn't get either of the cup kits?? :confused: :(

[FLYINGTI]

You didn't get either of the cup kits?? :confused: :(

Nope.
Will be recieving coilovers soon, just need some lows for Dub-Stitute man=)

[kaanage]

Ah, OK.

I hope you got the springs cheap then (or on loan)

[Bflat]

Nope.
Will be recieving coilovers soon, just need some lows for Dub-Stitute man=)

Dear everyone,

Take note.

[FLYINGTI]

Dear everyone,

Take note.

I do what i can to make a good event=)

[nightphotographer]

Nope.
Will be recieving coilovers soon, just need some lows for Dub-Stitute man=)
So the springs are just a substitute for Dubstitute? Nice!

[Bflat]

So the springs are just a substitute for Dubstitute? Nice!

What you did there.

I see it :P

[FLYINGTI]

Haha my point exactly!

otherwise ill just take it to the local 4x4 show :facepalm:

[kaanage]

Sure you don't want to go the other way and borrow my stock TDi springs + spring spacer kit?

[Bflat]

Sure you don't want to go the other way and borrow my stock TDi springs + spring spacer kit?

LOL Greg, we don't want no CrossPolo's at Dubstitute

[kaanage]

Cross Polo GTi would be cool - he could use my 14" rims with the 175 section tyres too!

[FLYINGTI]

Cross Polo GTi would be cool - he could use my 14" rims with the 175 section tyres too!
can already put my head in between the guards and talk to myself as it echoes back!! Not cool!!
:emo_baghead:

[FLYINGTI]

In Urgency!
I need to Take my car on quite a Hike this weekend, and need to space my wheels because there hitting my coil overs!
if anyone has Some, 5-12 mm hub centric, this would be great!