NP's Candy White GTI Build Thread

[nightphotographer]

I think it's time to formally introduce myself and my baby - my 2006 Candy White Polo GTI.

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Sadly, we first met on bad terms after she was sold to without it being disclosed that she had been injured in one of melbourne's hail storms, even after taking the seller to court and losing my case it's hard to stay mad at her! So I'm on a mission really to get all of the hail out give the old girl the life she deserves...so here we go!

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Set of fully refurbed and powder-coated BBS RS771's (16x6.5 5x100 ET42) imported from europe, I don't think there are any in Aus yet, maybe one or two but yeah, they're pretty rare. And they'll look like this when I get round to fitting them...

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Polo GTI BBS RS771 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/6530295517/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

A few other goodies:

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Things to do before SEDF (or whatever happens next!):
Retrimmed roof lining.
Sharkfin antenna.
BBS Centre caps
Honeycombe Grilles
and a few other small mods.

And thereafter there will be:
Custom Code
Uprated clutch and LWFW
Some form of lower suspension
and a few other things haha.

[VWindahouse]

Nice colour combo you got there :toast: And welcome! Sorry to hear the court case went south for you, but glad it hasn't stopped you from seeing these are great little cars with heaps of potential :goodluck:

[Smead]

Nice Car and those wheels suit so well :)

[nightphotographer]

Cheers guys :)

And smead, your Tocatta's are awesome as well!

[Smead]

Cheers mate

Nice OEM + wheels

I like yours with the VW centre caps

[nightphotographer]

Cheers mate

Nice OEM + wheels

I like yours with the VW centre caps

Don't say that - I was just about to order some BBS centre caps haha!

[Bflat]

Looking the goods NP.

I agree with Smead though, keep the vw centrecaps in, they suit it for some reason.

[Smead]

Ha Ha,

As for suspension have a look at Performance 3000 on ebay UK

I got a set of FK AK Coilovers landed for $430 and they're wotrking a treat

Done 10,000 kms so far and (touch wood) they have had no problems

[nightphotographer]

Cheers man.

Well I guess that saves me a little bit more money to put towards other bits and bobs haha.

And Smead - yeah I wasn't sure what to do about suspension, was going to go with KW but I think it's a bit overkill, then saw you can get H+R 35mm springs for about $225 so was thinking about those. I actually wish I'd taken those eibachs off you a couple of months back, but I genuinely had no idea what was happening with the car with the court case etc.

[vwthunder]

Nice

Those wheels look sweet, I want a set lol

I would say with a set of those wheels you will want the car to have a good stance

Go Coilovers for sure

[AUC-05L]

Cheers man.

Well I guess that saves me a little bit more money to put towards other bits and bobs haha.

And Smead - yeah I wasn't sure what to do about suspension, was going to go with KW but I think it's a bit overkill, then saw you can get H+R 35mm springs for about $225 so was thinking about those. I actually wish I'd taken those eibachs off you a couple of months back, but I genuinely had no idea what was happening with the car with the court case etc.

I got some 35mm lowered eibachs from orange tunning for $215 landed. Check it out.

Wheels look great.

[Smead]

I ran those Eibach springs for ages with no probs :) All good anyway

It all comes down to what you want and what you want to spend

Springs are good but not adjustable. If your not fussed on adjustability go springs for sure.

If you want to track it get good coilovers (KW, Weitec etc.)

If you want to dump it, can put up with a bit of a bumpy ride go JOM or FK AK's They are good for the price :)

[FLYINGTI]

Ha Ha,

As for suspension have a look at Performance 3000 on ebay UK

I got a set of FK AK Coilovers landed for $430 and they're wotrking a treat

Done 10,000 kms so far and (touch wood) they have had no problems

Hey smead
Where did you pick these up from??

[nightphotographer]

Yeah it's a tough one cause I think the stock ride is already pretty harsh, I live out in the bush so some of the roads you have to drive are pretty terrible and that's why I was thinking of KW's. I've never been one for lowering a car but I know if I don't I'll get so much hassle for it - might pick up those eibachs, had a set on my last car and that wasn't as harsh as the pog and that was driving the UK's awful roads!

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oh and cheers everyone for the thumbs up over the wheels, just added more details about them to the OP. :)

[Smead]

Hey smead
Where did you pick these up from??

Hey Flyin GTI

Performance 3000, UK ebay

I emailed first then phoned them.

had them in a week. Blitzen runs the same setup

@NP, yeah the ride was smoother than the FK's, though higher :)

[nightphotographer]

Got a few little updates already -
some FK coils might be on in time for Dub-stitute on Jan 29!
As well as another aesthetic mod which is not to everyone's taste but I've gone with it!
Having some issues with the roof lining retrim, nothing technical just locating the fabric is proving quite difficult as what I want is pretty exclusive so I need somone to custom weave it!!!!
No BBS centre caps as previously mentioned.
Still trying to find the right Shark Fin to order - anyone who can help with this is a legend :)

That's all for now, but there will be some more pics coming when parts arrive etc.

[vwthunder]

Looking forward to meeting another Polo owner with good taste

[nightphotographer]

Looking forward to meeting another Polo owner with good taste

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! But especially the polo owners haha ;) This will be my first Australian Dub meet so I'm excited!

[Smead]

As well as another aesthetic mod which is not to everyone's taste but I've gone with it!


Do Tell :)

Looking forward to SE Dubstitute to say G'Day. Did you end up going to GAF this year?

[nightphotographer]

Do Tell :)

Looking forward to SE Dubstitute to say G'Day. Did you end up going to GAF this year?

You will have to wait and see it! It's going to be one of the surpises for DS! And nah I never even made it to GAF - I was to embarrassed of my stockie haha ;)

[Smead]

There were about 5 9n3 Polo's in various states of modification (and 1 6R GTI) :)

[vdubin]

Haha.. About time you got a build thread going, Now order thoes Coils so we can get them on before the 29th !

[nightphotographer]

Hey guys - little update, I've decided to go with springs, mainly for price and ride quality over cheaper coils. I'm really not that bothered about height and I think any lower than 20-30mm drop will be too uncomfortable on rural roads.

So I'm looking at the orange tuning site for some H&R's and apparently I need to know my front axle weight and whether it's above or below 930kg - can anyone let me know what it is? Hoping they should be here soon and they'll be fitted before Dubstitute!

[seangti]

With springs alone and STD struts, your ride quality will deteriorate. The car floats and porposes over bumps, cos it's under damped. Will be worth bearing in mind as you'll likely not like it if you're driving on country roads and changing struts will be needed. I started with just the h&R's and didn't like it. As for your question re the weight, I'm not sure as another forum member did the purchase, i'll have a look in the morning to see if theres any codes on the springs.

[kaanage]

I TOTALLY agree with seangti's comments about lowering spring kits but I'm no fan of cheap coilovers, either. I'd stay stock if those were the only options.

The GTi engine is heavy - it needs the >930kg front suspension option just like the 1.9 TDi

[nightphotographer]

Cheers for replies about the springs, I've taken your advice kaanage and the car will remain stock for Dubstitute but I will be finding something shortly after that is more suited to my needs. Right now I don't have time to get a set sent over and fitted, so I'm going to carry on looking!

I've been having a bit more of a think about what I want to achieve personally for 2012 and I want to save a lot of money, but at the same time transform my car into what I want it to be - it's quite contradictive but it means I have to budget and set myself a list of parts/modifications and stick to it - no more spending!

Here is an update of modifications that WILL happen this year:
Custom Code
Uprated Clutch/Flywheel
Milltek Cat Back exhaust or custom downpipe
*POSSIBLE* Seat Sport Intercooler w/ Forge piping
Suspension upgrade (still deciding which route to take)
One of those Forge Diverter valve things!

And there will be SIGNIFICANT aesthetic changes and I'm going to be annoyingly secretive about these, but I'm planning a bit of smoothing, the addition and modification of existing body parts. What's in my head is going to be epic, and I don't want to ruin it by typing it out and hoping others will interpret it the same way - so you'll just have to wait and see :D

[Smead]

look at the Forge DV thread here in the 9N3 polo section. Try Audi TT Stuff-Audi TT Performance Parts and Audi TT Accessories (http://www.ttstuff.com) too as I picked up a Forge DV 008 from this site for only $160ish with free shipping. It was a slight pain as I couldn't track it once it left the US, but I got it in about 3 weeks :) Seems to be the cheapest option at the moment

If you haven't got one already consider a SEAT PD160 intake upgrade. Great mod and I see there is two for sale in the Parts for sale section for around $100. Much cheaper than when I got mine and their not that easy to find these days too.

[nightphotographer]

If you haven't got one already consider a SEAT PD160 intake upgrade. Great mod and I see there is two for sale in the Parts for sale section for around $100. Much cheaper than when I got mine and their not that easy to find these days too.

Yeah it was the first mod I did, it was in my bag of goodies I bought from SEAT when I was visiting the UK, got the Cupra bushes too :) Think I paid about $100 new because I brought it back in my suitcase, prices have gone up over there though, they were about $70 a few years back.

[pog]

And there will be SIGNIFICANT aesthetic changes and I'm going to be annoyingly secretive about these, but I'm planning a bit of smoothing, the addition and modification of existing body parts. What's in my head is going to be epic, and I don't want to ruin it by typing it out and hoping others will interpret it the same way - so you'll just have to wait and see :D

Flared guards, rally style. There, I've ruined it for everyone, ha!

[nightphotographer]

Flared guards, rally style. There, I've ruined it for everyone, ha!

If only it was just one thing I was changing - there's quite a few! And no plans to modifiy the guards as off yet :)

I've been looking into Weitec coilovers - they seem like a nice gap between FK's and KW's and was wondering if anyone had experience with them - I am really more after ride quality over 'stance' at this stage but I might have to invest in these.

[nightphotographer]

Another little update - wheels are on and I do have some night shots already - just finding the time to sit down and upload them!

Hail is slowly making it's way out as my PDR tools slowly arrive in dribs and drabs. No sign of the OEM Shark Fin yet, but fingers crossed that'll be here by DS - only a 2 minute install so that's good.

I've bought myself a Forge FMIC too and a blue motion lip and side skirts - these won't be done by DS, but shortly after so any Melbourne mini meets/cruises - I'll be there. I've also got my heart set on Weitec coils now - found a new set from Awesome GTI in the UK for $740 - I'm over there in a couple of months so will just pick them up and bring them back. They want another $180 for delivery though, so if I get impatient I might just do that - otherwise, bargain coils right there!

Pics up soon and when the FMIC and skirts etc arrive :)

[Bflat]

Another little update - wheels are on and I do have some night shots already - just finding the time to sit down and upload them!

Hail is slowly making it's way out as my PDR tools slowly arrive in dribs and drabs. No sign of the OEM Shark Fin yet, but fingers crossed that'll be here by DS - only a 2 minute install so that's good.

I've bought myself a Forge FMIC too and a blue motion lip and side skirts - these won't be done by DS, but shortly after so any Melbourne mini meets/cruises - I'll be there. I've also got my heart set on Weitec coils now - found a new set from Awesome GTI in the UK for $740 - I'm over there in a couple of months so will just pick them up and bring them back. They want another $180 for delivery though, so if I get impatient I might just do that - otherwise, bargain coils right there!

Pics up soon and when the FMIC and skirts etc arrive :)

Geezuz you've been busy!

[nightphotographer]

Well after those mods - I only need little ones + tune so I'll be done for the year pretty much! Then I'll be working on another cup-ple of things for later in the year, cause I'm trying to spread things out so I don't do everything at once :)[COLOR="Silver"]

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Not the best shot of the wheels, but it's an okay shot altogether :)

[nightphotographer]

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Here's my aesthetic mod that wasn't really to everyone's taste - now I have to figure out how to actually wire them! Any tips? :)

[Smead]

DRLs

Nice! Cant help you with the wiring though

[nightphotographer]

I know absolutely nothing about electrics and wiring, but after a bit of research apparently I need to connect the DRL's to my sidelight wire or something like that - so when I turn the sidelights on the DRL's come on and when I put my actual lights on they'll turn off - everything else is straight forward, I just don't know where the side light > ignition wire is :/

[nightphotographer]

Front Mount is in and running without any fault codes, still got to finish off the bumper reassembly as I've only been working early mornings/late nights because it's been way too hot for a pom to be outside :)

The bad news is, the DRL's I posted up top are probably gonna have to come off already (I've only had them fitted a week and driven 50km's tops!) because the intercooler piping looks like it's going to be in the way. I'll confirm tonight, but if anyone's interested in a set of DRL's that look brand new - never wired up just fitted to the car for a week then get in touch with me. I'd be looking for $175 which is less than what I paid and you wouldn't have to wait for them to arrive from Europe.

[alch3mist]

Love what you've done mate.
Some dope shots there.

[dylan8]

Make the trip home ok?
wheels stayed on? While it should be find (otherwise the wheel would have come off), id double check that lock nut for damage

[nightphotographer]

Yeah made it home okay in the end - went back to the car park to find drunk bogans in a 6N2 that we'd seen parked nearby the day before - so maybe they wanted some BBS' for it! Tried to contact the car park security but gave up in the end - luckily nothing bad happened.

Can't believe you know the centrebore off the top of your head though - "You must be Dylan!" hahaha!

[dylan8]

oh interesting!
yeah you got off pretty lucky thats for sure.
HAHA man that was priceless. I have a problem when it comes to wheels :cookie:

[nightphotographer]

So lucky - with the car still having odd bits of hail it's un-insurable so it could've been a disaster!

I've been meaning to ask you - did my wheels make it to Aus as options? I've heard they were an early option on the MK4, but I've never seen any, seen similar but not splits like mine. I've heard they were an option in Japan so the odd import has had them...they're originally off the MK3 GTI 20th Anniversary in Europe and brought over in a suitcase :)

[noone]

I believe they were sold as stock on the Jap Mk4 GTI's. Not many in Aus.

[nightphotographer]

I might be selling the wheels! I've just bought another set of BBS Splits - this time 17x8's, barrels powder coated satin black, faces metallic silver and polished lips. All I can say is, you know you have issues when you're sat up at 2am buying your third set of BBS wheels! :eek:

[pog]

You know you have issues when you're up at 3:42am and your eating a peanut butter sandwich whilst reading the forums!

[nightphotographer]

Haven't been around on watercooled for so long now I've got half of you guys on facebook after DS in Jan! But thought I'd write an update on what I've got planned for GAD in September considering I haven't done anything for so long, because I barely get to drive my own car anymore.

Coils (bought)
New Clutch (bought)
KO3s (bought)
Custom Code
Custom DP
Forge TIP (bought)
Forge TB>IC Pipe (bought)
Forge Splitter Valve

And a few things I'll leave secret - nothing solid yet, but I'm working on a few other things :)

[vwthunder]

Good to see you back on here, looking forward to GAD, trying to see if I can get some annual leave approved

[VWindahouse]

Welcome to the DARK SIDE! When is the tune booked bud?

[nightphotographer]

I need to talk to Gav about it - getting the K03s installed with the new clutch and I'll get a custom DP somehow (still looking into that one) and then let Gav work his magic...I've waited over a year so far so a few more weeks shouldn't be too bad :)

[nightphotographer]

Just ordered some MKV GTI coil packs with INA 2.0T>1.8T adapters - there's people who've gained more than 15whp by doing this, just thought I'd give it a crack considering how cheap it is.

[Bflat]

Just ordered some MKV GTI coil packs with INA 2.0T>1.8T adapters - there's people who've gained more than 15whp by doing this, just thought I'd give it a crack considering how cheap it is.
Be sure to let us know how that goes!

[clicht]

Just ordered some MKV GTI coil packs with INA 2.0T>1.8T adapters - there's people who've gained more than 15whp by doing this, just thought I'd give it a crack considering how cheap it is.

Wow, first I've heard of such power gains......keep us updated

[nightphotographer]

Wow, first I've heard of such power gains......keep us updated

Yeah it's a mod that's only been on the market for a few weeks!

[h100vw]

Yeah it's a mod that's only been on the market for a few weeks!

I'd be keen to see that checked out on a dyno. Not saying it can't be done.

Years ago Splitfire claimed a 10hp gain for some of their sparkplugs on a 1.9 205GTI. Not surprising though when you saw the plugs that came out, you could have measured the gap of the old ones with GPS. ;)

Gavin

[nightphotographer]

I'm interested too, realy not a bad price for all new OEM coil packs and they look really nice as well. Even if I only get 4 BHP and slightly better fuel economy, it'll make my engine bay a little nicer to look at ;)

[noone]

I can't see how they could add performance over coil packs that are working well. It's adding a spark, not fuel or boost, so... Would love to see another place to add a few kw.

[VWindahouse]

I'm pretty sure the 15hp gain is on big turbo applications. Like 500whp+. In this case it just gives the necessary spark required for the application effectively giving back the lost 15hp.

[nightphotographer]

I just want to trial it - think I'll be the first in Australia with one of these mods and possibly one of the first with a BJX trying it - haven't found any Ibiza or Polo owners overseas trying it. It could end up being nothing more than fancy bits of red paint and a signature reading 'MK5 GTI Coil Packs" or it could make a noticeable difference. Who'd know if no one tested it ;) And anyways our cars are getting on a bit - adding newer, more reliable OEM parts should help in one way or another.

[Smead]

Where'd you get the coilpacks & adapters from and how much where they, NP?

I remember reading about this somewhere, but pretty certain it was on a Mk 4 1.8T 20V...

[s4mmie]

Got the same coil packs/adapters on the way.
From what I've read they run a hotter spark than the 1.8T coils.
A lot have been running them with 0.40" gaps and claim smoother power delivery and better idle.
I'm curious to see whether it's just a placebo effect... I have a suspect coil so ordered these as replacements. If there's any power gains it will be a bonus, but not too bothered.

Smead, try Chris from TPR Engineering: chris@tprengineering.com
He's the australian distributor for INA products.

Anyways, dont want to hijack the thread so see here for a bit more of a read:
VWVortex.com - :| INA - 1.8T to 2.0T Coil Pack Adapters (TECH & FAQ) - INTRO PRICING |: (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5312086-INA-1.8T-to-2.0T-Coil-Pack-Adapters-%28TECH-amp-FAQ%29-INTRO-PRICING)

[nightphotographer]

Where'd you get the coilpacks & adapters from and how much where they, NP?

I remember reading about this somewhere, but pretty certain it was on a Mk 4 1.8T 20V...

Audi Parts Audi Accessories VW Parts | Integrated Engineering (http://www.intengineering.com) - $285 with priority shipping to Albury. That's the Adapters at $89 and then 4 New OEM MK5 Coil Packs (in red) which is probably cheaper than buying new coil packs from VWA.

[Smead]

Thanks mate, I'll give the thread a read.

Let us know what you think.

edit: NP, I seem to remember standard Bosch coilpacks here being $100 odd each

[VWindahouse]

I just want to trial it - think I'll be the first in Australia with one of these mods and possibly one of the first with a BJX trying it - haven't found any Ibiza or Polo owners overseas trying it. It could end up being nothing more than fancy bits of red paint and a signature reading 'MK5 GTI Coil Packs" or it could make a noticeable difference. Who'd know if no one tested it ;) And anyways our cars are getting on a bit - adding newer, more reliable OEM parts should help in one way or another.

Well said mate!

[nightphotographer]

Managed to find a well-priced 9N3 bluemotion lip which will be painted with my side skirts and other bits of colour coding for GAD.

I've got a feeling this might make a few jealous :)

[noone]

Managed to find a well-priced 9N3 bluemotion lip which will be painted with my side skirts and other bits of colour coding for GAD.

Do tell (or PM), I had a few threads out there for this, no one ever seemed interested...

[nightphotographer]

I have no idea why people wouldn't be interested - maybe because of how hard they are to get hold of. It was a very lucky find on ebay UK using one of the two different part numbers. My mum's gonna bring it over when she visits in September, I've just gotta make sure I have time to get it painted and on before GAD! But I have been searching since 2011 for one, all the bluemotion's that are being parted in the UK all have the lips taken straight away - they are very popular.

There's one going for just over $200 on ebay.de, you could try asking how much it would be to ship it over, annoyingly because of the size it's pretty expensive. Alternatively ask one of the guys who imports the LCR splitters if they could bring you one over and purchase it new from VW UK.

[nightphotographer]

Update - I'm now going VIEZU!

I won their free tune competition over on their facebook page with a night photo I did for them. Very happy - the money saved can go towards more mods yay :)

[h100vw]

SCORE! :D That's a result for you.

Gavin



Update - I'm now going VIEZU!

I won their free tune competition over on their facebook page with a night photo I did for them. Very happy - the money saved can go towards more mods yay :)

[nightphotographer]

I feel bad on you Gav though, I genuinely was going Custom before all this! Still can't get over how good my Custom Code Fabia VRS was in the UK...

But yeah I'm really happy - they hosted a great competition and I get to put more money towards mods now :)

[nightphotographer]

About to spend $1800 on the following and wondered if anyone wanted to throw in any comments/suggestions on cheaper equivalents? This is the best price I can get - shipped.

Milltek Large bore down pipe.
Milltek non-res cat back exhaust.
Forge TIP
Forge TB-IC pipe
Forge DV008

It's the most I've spent so far in one lump, that's why I'm pretty cautious! And they're all coming from the UK, bought separately to avoid any import tax.

[h100vw]

I feel bad on you Gav though, I genuinely was going Custom before all this! Still can't get over how good my Custom Code Fabia VRS was in the UK...

But yeah I'm really happy - they hosted a great competition and I get to put more money towards mods now :)

Tough to compete with free. :D

Gavin

[noone]

Nice toys. sounds like a good price, does that include the Sports CAT?

[nightphotographer]

Yeah forgot to mention - downpipe with high flow sports cat. Company called PSI tuning - down the road from where I lived in the UK - all their prices are without VAT so you're automatically saving 20% over most places.

[noone]

We don't pay VAT

[nightphotographer]

most places I've bought from will charge you regardless of whether it's being exported or not :(

[nightphotographer]

Finally got the new 2.0T coilpacks and adapters in the mail today. Might save fitting them until after my tune to see if they do in fact make a difference - pretty confident I won't notice anything beforehand?

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[vwthunder]

Finally got the new 2.0T coilpacks and adapters in the mail today. Might save fitting them until after my tune to see if they do in fact make a difference - pretty confident I won't notice anything beforehand?

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Nice, wanted to get them, but too many other things to buy first.

Interested to see how they go

[nightphotographer]

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They're in - this is obviously before putting the black plastic hoses and **** over the top. Have no idea what that stuff's for, but is there a delete for it all? It's the stuff that covers the left two coil packs. Really easy 'no knowledge' mod to do, plug and play. Probably a complete placebo, but it does feel a little perkier. Will let you guys know if the economy improves too.

[leitch]

Looks awesome.

Search for the SAI/n249 delete. There's been a lot of discussion about it recently. It's a really easy mod which improves DV response by removing the vacuum reservoir system (all that crap over the left coils), and tidies up the engine bay by removing the combi valve and secondary air pump as well. Just need a blanking plate and some resistors which you can get through Preeny @TPR or direct from integrated engineering.

[Smead]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/7786451308_657b9ea378_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7786451308/)
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Looks good NP :)

Be good to know if it does make a difference

[nightphotographer]

Cheers guys - Yeah it's something I might look at when I get round to tidying up the engine bay - it's a shame it looks so good without all the SAI or whatever crap it is on the top haha!

And seriously so far I'm very happy with the difference, even without a tune it feel's A LOT better. Hope it's not a placebo, but the last time it felt this strong was when I installed the FMIC in summer - it's definitely noticeable. So when finally get my tune by Viezu it should be even better!

[noone]

They look good.
I'd you don't mind me asking, why Viezu?

[nightphotographer]

'Cause I won their 'Free Tune' competition :)

[noone]

Nice! Can't beat a free tune.

[nightphotographer]

Looks awesome.

Search for the SAI/n249 delete. There's been a lot of discussion about it recently. It's a really easy mod which improves DV response by removing the vacuum reservoir system (all that crap over the left coils), and tidies up the engine bay by removing the combi valve and secondary air pump as well. Just need a blanking plate and some resistors which you can get through Preeny @TPR or direct from integrated engineering.

I've found a forge blanking plate for the SAI which fits the BJX - what else do I need? Resistors? I'm really not that up on electrics ;/ haha

[vwthunder]

I've found a forge blanking plate for the SAI which fits the BJX - what else do I need? Resistors? I'm really not that up on electrics ;/ haha

Took this from Vortex

Once you have this off, if you got a resistor (10W 330ohm), just slice the covering off both these wires for the pump harness and connect the resistor to the wires whichever way you see fit. The resistor is not directional either. This will keep you from having a "pump missing" CEL, however you will still probably get the improper flow one

[VWindahouse]

Hey mate, love the coil packs!!

For the delete jump on the Integrated Engineering website and go to the electronics section. From there order 2 of the "oval" shaped Post Release resistors and one of the bare SAI resistor. Plus go to the billet section and order their blanking plate.

Just for the record I don't get any CEL's with this set up and have not had the SAI pump written out of the software :banana:

That's all you need other than some coolant :cookie:

[nightphotographer]

Aww thanks guys that's all really handy info - I'll get onto that over the summer and I would really like to do some polishing at some point like you have Troy...maybe before the next Melbourne event.

I've actually post-poned my Milltek order and prioritised KW V1s because I'm running out of time and money before Canberra to get the car how I want it and I don't want to be on stock suspension with the wheel set up I might be rockin! ;)

[jasn78]

hey mate, do you just still use the same spark plugs for that kit?

[Bflat]

I've actually post-poned my Milltek order and prioritised KW V1s because I'm running out of time and money before Canberra to get the car how I want it and I don't want to be on stock suspension with the wheel set up I might be rockin! ;)

I'm so glad you've got your priorities straight. Will be awesome to get all of the modded Polo's together for a shoot (i'll leave that part to you haha)

[vwthunder]

I'm so glad you've got your priorities straight. Will be awesome to get all of the modded Polo's together for a shoot (i'll leave that part to you haha)

Yeah Baby

Polo Shoot :banana:

[Bflat]

Yeah Baby

Polo Shoot :banana:

If Van can make it up we'll be able to get the full colour palette. (Troy = Black, James = White, Simon = Silver, Myself/Matty = Red, Van = Blue)

[nightphotographer]

hey mate, do you just still use the same spark plugs for that kit?

Yep - it's just a straight swap of the coil packs only. Such an easy mod, I spent more time degreasing the head than I did actually doing the swap. I am convinced this actually does something as well - replacing 6 year old parts with brand new ones, then having that larger gap, it's such a better drive now.

[nightphotographer]

Yeah Baby

Polo Shoot :banana:

This is definitely happening - don't you worry! :)

[Smead]

Sweet! Want me to scout a few locations?

[FLYINGTI]

If Van can make it up we'll be able to get the full colour palette. (Troy = Black, James = White, Simon = Silver, Myself/Matty = Red, Van = Blue)

Maybe not Ryan, could be a abnormal polo colour thrown in there somewhere!
we will see what happens

[jasn78]

Yep - it's just a straight swap of the coil packs only. Such an easy mod, I spent more time degreasing the head than I did actually doing the swap. I am convinced this actually does something as well - replacing 6 year old parts with brand new ones, then having that larger gap, it's such a better drive now.

hey mate sorry but where the coils hard to actually fit into the adaptor plate? I just got mine and they are a right tight fit.

[s4mmie]

Not sure on the IE ones, but my INA ones were pretty tight! I found it easiest to put the adapter on the coil first.
Flip the coil upside down and push the adapter onto the coil, fingers pushing one way on the coil, palms pushing down on the adapter towards the coil, until the rubber pops over. Then fit the coil onto the plug and screw the adapter down evenly. Repeat x4


Not sure on the benefits, awaiting to see if the missers notices anything, she drives it more...
I set the plug gap (BKR7E-IX) to a tight .040 so prob closer to .039. Power delivery seems... diffferent. I can't put my finger on it, not sure if it's better. It does seem smoother, less on/off aggressiveness. Still monitoring boost levels, when it comes on etc to make sure it's all good. Dyno day this sat should shed some light on the power curve...

What plugs and gap are you running NP?

[jasn78]

thanks mate thats what i wanted to know as im running the ina ones as well

[nightphotographer]

I haven't actually measured what gap I'm running :emo_baghead: woooops!

However:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/7871027998_0f5c0d94a9_b-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7871027998/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7871027998/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Ohhhh baby! That's:
KW V1's
Porsche 4 Pot Calipers + 312mm discs (still waiting on adapters and lines)
Forge TIP, TB>IC hose, DV008, Short Shifter
Jabba Sport Cone
Audi Monoblocks (A8 Winter Wheels 5x112 17x7.5 ET40) w/ wrong centre caps atm.
BBS RS740s (slightly hidden, but they're polished to f*ck!!!!)
ECS Clutch Kit + 14lb fly
And a few other bits that are hidden under all the boxes hahaha :) :)

[polomaniac]

Ooh nice goodies man!

Are you planning on installing the KW's yourself? If so, I would be really interested in your experiences/tips.

Chears

[noone]

Thats an awesome pile of goodies. Will make for a fun or frustrating day or 2...

[nightphotographer]

Ooh nice goodies man!

Are you planning on installing the KW's yourself? If so, I would be really interested in your experiences/tips.

Chears

Me and some of the Wagga guys off the forum are giving me a hand this friday - should get the KW's in and hopefully a few other things. Any tips on replacing the LCA bushes at the same time would be handy - might see if I can get the TIP in soon too which apparently is the most frustrating. The clutch kit is going in next friday at HPX Australia in Melbourne along with a tune :)

[nightphotographer]

Also - really want to mention that this guy over in the UK has inspired the styling that I'm going for and should have done before GAD - got similar skirts and rear bumper all in for painting right now and the bluemotion lip will be here next week.

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[leitch]

Ooh nice goodies man!

Are you planning on installing the KW's yourself? If so, I would be really interested in your experiences/tips.

ChearsWhat do you want to know, mate? It's a pretty easy job technically but it can be a pain in the ass getting the stock struts out of the hubs and also getting the top mounts off..

[nightphotographer]

What do you want to know, mate? It's a pretty easy job technically but it can be a pain in the ass getting the stock struts out of the hubs and also getting the top mounts off..

Leitch - if you've got any handy tips/links to any coil installation guides that would be pretty handy for when I get stuck in this friday! :)

[Bflat]

Also - really want to mention that this guy over in the UK has inspired the styling that I'm going for and should have done before GAD - got similar skirts and rear bumper all in for painting right now and the bluemotion lip will be here next week.

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I remember finding that blokes build thread when researching my AP coilovers. It seems to lose a little of it's GTI-ness without the black skirts I feel.

[nightphotographer]

I remember finding that blokes build thread when researching my AP coilovers. It seems to lose a little of it's GTI-ness without the black skirts I feel.

They're not so bad on other colours, but with mine being white they just contrast too much, and they're so faded and scratched I just wanted something different...I think it's a really important aesthetic change, and getting rid of any plastic trim with colour coding is always a winner :)

[polomaniac]

Me and some of the Wagga guys off the forum are giving me a hand this friday - should get the KW's in and hopefully a few other things. Any tips on replacing the LCA bushes at the same time would be handy - might see if I can get the TIP in soon too which apparently is the most frustrating. The clutch kit is going in next friday at HPX Australia in Melbourne along with a tune :)

Aah great, I'll be checking back here this weekend then :)
As for the LCA bushes; The one time I did this with a buddy we had a workshop press. Just use the proper size tools when using the press. If you don't have one: HOW TO change the lower control arm bushing - TDIClub Forums (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=154137) However I would put something between the new bushings and the vice not the damage them.


What do you want to know, mate? It's a pretty easy job technically but it can be a pain in the ass getting the stock struts out of the hubs and also getting the top mounts off..

Well exactly those two things.... The splitting of the hub won't be to much of problem I imagine; I have some materials to create makeshift tools for that. But what about mounting the new strut? How do you prep the hub? Do you clean it with a wire brush/sand paper and grease it up with something like a standard graphite grease?
How do you know the alignment of the strut regarding the mounting plate for the anti-roll bar linkage? Is there perhaps a non-symmetrical shape or male female setup on the end of the strut to ensure alignment?
To avoid noise problems I would change the top bearing as a precaution. On my 6n I've tried to loosen the top locking nut by hand the right way but the allen key went dull. I was able to release the top locking nut with a basic airtool (using coil compressors). How about that?
KW says replacing the drop links for short/adjustable ones isn't necessary. I assume this is true for the lowering range THEY specified? How about dropping it a bit lower than the allowed 40 mm?

Sorry to post this in your topic nightphotographer, but I imagined these question (and hopefully answers :D) would be helpfull to you to.

Cheers

[leitch]

The hub I just gave a really good clean, and then prepped with a thin layer of high pressure/temperature grease to prevent water penetration.

Alignment is assisted by an alignment/locking tab on the rear of the strut through which the hub's pinch bolt passes. You can sort of rotate the strut back and forth while jacking the hub up onto it to get the new one in.

KWs have a revised (elevated) drop link mounting tab to prevent the need for shorter links, even when low. The ride is pretty horrible when it's really low, though, so consider that, hah! If you want low, I would say just install without the purple spring perch adjusters in the rear (as low as possible), then match the front for height (or go about lower at the front).

The Allen key in the top of the stut is 7mm which is a prick of a size to even find to start with. In the at least it's 6mm. If you're not worried about potentially damaging your stock struts you may be able to loosen the top nut a could of turns while the struts are on the car/under load to make it easier to get off once it's all out of the car. Either way you will need an offset 13/16" ring spanner.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.

[nightphotographer]

All this info is really handy guys - and please feel free to post anything else you can think off - I'm just absorbing it all now before the install tomorrow. Off to fit the TIP now - I've allowed myself a timeframe of 3-4 hours, but I'm going to time myself to see how my skills have come on since I first started playing with cars :)

[nightphotographer]

I'm now show ready - the badges are off :P

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/7891786470_e4960b2ab4-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7891786470/)
8D2B1213 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7891786470/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Now I have one of these badges spare I wouldn't mind putting on the lower right side of the boot - what do you reckon? It's from an Ibiza Cupra (so nearly the same car, but different brand)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/7891876934_3d41037093-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7891876934/)
576511661_eff6ea67fc (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7891876934/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

[Smead]

I debaged my tailgate, except for the centre VW badge, but I say go for it :)

[nightphotographer]

I've just put it on...maybe it's my positioning but I'm not sure if it suits, fully debadged looks pretty good. I'll put a pic of the new badge up soon - maybe tomorrow when I'll have some more lowz :P

[polomaniac]

The hub I just gave a really good clean, and then prepped with a thin layer of high pressure/temperature grease to prevent water penetration.

Alignment is assisted by an alignment/locking tab on the rear of the strut through which the hub's pinch bolt passes. You can sort of rotate the strut back and forth while jacking the hub up onto it to get the new one in.

KWs have a revised (elevated) drop link mounting tab to prevent the need for shorter links, even when low. The ride is pretty horrible when it's really low, though, so consider that, hah! If you want low, I would say just install without the purple spring perch adjusters in the rear (as low as possible), then match the front for height (or go about lower at the front).

The Allen key in the top of the stut is 7mm which is a prick of a size to even find to start with. In the at least it's 6mm. If you're not worried about potentially damaging your stock struts you may be able to loosen the top nut a could of turns while the struts are on the car/under load to make it easier to get off once it's all out of the car. Either way you will need an offset 13/16" ring spanner.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.

Thanks leitch... really useful.
7mm Allen key is not a problem over here any bigger shop than the local-hobby-bob has them on stock. Where do you use the 13/16" for? I assume for loosening the top spring/bearing nut but shouldn't that be 21mm? And when i used the air tools i didn't even bother holding the piston, the nut should come off easily with that kind of tools since it's only tightened to 60Nm and it shouldn't really be seized because it's protected from dirt.

I've just been going through elsa, some tips:
Top strut mounting bolts (3 pc): 15nm + 90 deg [replace after removal]
Top strut spring/top bearing locking (on piston) nut (1pc): 60Nm [replace after removal]
coupling rod to suspension (drop link): 40Nm [replace nut after removal]

Elsa suggests using a workshop jack in order to reinstall the strut to hub carrier. It's says to mount the strut with the 3 bolts for the upper shock absorber mounting. Then position workshop jack under wheel bearing housing. While jacking push the brake disc TOWARDS the strut because the shock absorber tube can become skewed in the bore of the hub carrier.


I've just put it on...maybe it's my positioning but I'm not sure if it suits, fully debadged looks pretty good. I'll put a pic of the new badge up soon - maybe tomorrow when I'll have some more lowz :P

keep it badge less. I would've removed the vw badge if it wasn't for the sinkhole.

Cheers

[leitch]

Thanks leitch... really useful.
7mm Allen key is not a problem over here any bigger shop than the local-hobby-bob has them on stock. Where do you use the 13/16" for? I assume for loosening the top spring/bearing nut but shouldn't that be 21mm? And when i used the air tools i didn't even bother holding the piston, the nut should come off easily with that kind of tools since it's only tightened to 60Nm and it shouldn't really be seized because it's protected from dirt.

CheersYep sorry 21mm should work - I went with 13/16 because the deep spark plug style socket in my Sidchrome set fit perfectly and is 13/16 nominal size. You're right it shouldn't seize but after five years of disuse, I remember the nuts and threads on my stock struts had plenty of surface rust and were pretty hard to get off.

The comment about the jack under the hub is exactly right. I was going to mention it but couldn't really think of how else anyone would do it - you won't be able to lift the hub assembly onto the strut by hand, that's for sure. With it supported by the jack you have your hands free to ensure that it's aligned properly.

[polomaniac]

Yep sorry 21mm should work - I went with 13/16 because the deep spark plug style socket in my Sidchrome set fit perfectly and is 13/16 nominal size. You're right it shouldn't seize but after five years of disuse, I remember the nuts and threads on my stock struts had plenty of surface rust and were pretty hard to get off.

The comment about the jack under the hub is exactly right. I was going to mention it but couldn't really think of how else anyone would do it - you won't be able to lift the hub assembly onto the strut by hand, that's for sure. With it supported by the jack you have your hands free to ensure that it's aligned properly.

Ok that's to bad about the corrosion, haven't remove the protecting caps yet. Just hope for the best then.

I've also had a look at the 'special' tool to spread/open the hub; it's basically a 1/2" closed socket with a small lip on top (like the tip of a flathead screwdriver). Elsa instructions are to place it and rotate it 90 degrees, and thus prying the hub open. This can be done by any other tool in my opinion as long as the absorber tube is not damaged. Something like a jig made from hardened steel would suffice.

I'm going shopping for kw v1's now :P

[nightphotographer]

Here's this weekend's progress:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7905956902_12416cfd61_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905956902/)
8D2B1238 raw edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905956902/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
Simon showing off some leg with before we put the front coils in.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7905954372_456d6a4bc5_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905954372/)
8D2B1240 raw edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905954372/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
DV008 Installed :P
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7905952244_6a79425a0e_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905952244/)
8D2B1243 raw edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905952244/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7905947662_a99e486cb5_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905947662/)
8D2B1244 raw edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7905947662/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
Engine bay - haven't actually put the new TIP and DV in yet, but I liked the picture :)

[nightphotographer]

Colour coded rear bumper is now done - looks like I need a massive detail to get the rest of the paint back to the original colour! Any tips would be appreciated, so far thinking just a mega cut and polish with a machine buffer - any other tips to getting the paint back to showroom condition would be awesome.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7920015340_eab7dcec67_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920015340/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920015340/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Now here's the annoying part, I've got my 9N Side Skirts painted too - they fit fine and look really cool, but I need some help choosing what adhesive to use to fit best. Whatever was used from factory to hold the originals in was REALLY good - how can I get some that good? Is it worth paying VW to do it - should only take an hour, I don't mind if I get a great fit that's going to last. Here's a test fit:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7920021940_1147140548_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920021940/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920021940/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/7920027852_cb837965b8_z-3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920027852/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/7920027852/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Those gaps are normal by the way, they're covered by these little blanking plates, I just hadn't fitted them.

[noone]

Bunnings sell a good weatherproof mounting tape, I held lights on a bathroom wall for years, never budged. Might be a little thick tho, I'd run a small bead of something after they're on to make cleaning easier

Is the Bluemotion lip close?

[nightphotographer]

Cheers man - I was gonna nip out to bunnings later to see what they had. The lip will be here on Friday, then it's off to the paint shop and then onto my car for GAD :)

[noone]

Awesome. Jealous.

[nightphotographer]

I'll keep an eye out for you next time I've got relatives coming over, they're always bringing stuff over for me :)

[polomaniac]

Colour coded rear bumper is now done - looks like I need a massive detail to get the rest of the paint back to the original colour! Any tips would be appreciated, so far thinking just a mega cut and polish with a machine buffer - any other tips to getting the paint back to showroom condition would be awesome.

Now here's the annoying part, I've got my 9N Side Skirts painted too - they fit fine and look really cool, but I need some help choosing what adhesive to use to fit best. Whatever was used from factory to hold the originals in was REALLY good - how can I get some that good? Is it worth paying VW to do it - should only take an hour, I don't mind if I get a great fit that's going to last. Here's a test fit:


You could start off by claying your car yourself, that's easy to do and could give some improvement. If you just care about gloss even a polish (without cutting) can give you a nice result; check this A4 (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=nl&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.carclean.nl%2Fcc_postst14634% 2FAudi-A4-Avant-20-TFSI.aspx); only (heavy) polishing pads were used.
If you actually want to get rid of swirls or small scratches... than you're in for a treat, i have to use wool pads to correct our VW cars, the hardest cutting pad wasn't enough.

Just buy the adhesive from VW no need to pay them for fitting.

[nightphotographer]

Went a little quiet for a while on the lead up to GAD - partly because I was on holidays and busy working on the car, but also because I wanted to save pictures until the car was fitted out!

So new parts are:
Viezu Stage 1 Tune - no idea of KW output, but it's a lot faster than stock obviously.
ECS Stage 1 Clutch and 14lb flywheel
Forge TIP, DV008 and TB>IC Hose
9N3 Bluemotion Lip (would love to know if this is the first in Aus - anyone who has one or knows of one please let me know!)
9N Side Skirts (not sure on the name of the style, but they're a few mm lower than the stock GTI ones and are colour coded)
Colour coded rear bumper.
KW's wound all the way down on the rear, maybe 20mm more to go on the front, to protect the front lip mainly.

Wheels pictured - Audi A8 Winter Wheels (mono blocks) 17x7.5 ET40 on 205/40/17 15mm adapters on the front and 25mm on the rear.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/8017726253_925f976a89_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017726253/)
8D2B3688 raw edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017726253/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/8017758465_8be5cbca05_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017758465/)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/8017752995_d6d994f0f4_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017752995/)
8D2B3632 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017752995/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Will get an awesome front on shot of the new lip - it completely changes the look of the car (on white anyways)

[noone]

Well done mate.

I'm 99% sure you're the first in aus with the Bluemotion lip on the 9N3, wish it was on mine...

[clicht]

looking good, very good !!

[nightphotographer]

Haven't had chance to upload any new shots or details because I'm still waiting for the internet to be connected at my new place. However I've found a recent shot of my car on here I'm going to steal and post :)


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/


Still needs to be lower - will be on 16's again shortly (more new wheels!) so that should help out a fair bit :D

Wheels pictured are Porsche Cayennes 17x7.5 ET53 with 25mm adapters all round. 195/40's too. Static shots will follow when I've got the internetz.

[rgvlee]

Front lip looks dope. Where did you get it?

[nightphotographer]

It's a 9N3 Bluemotion Lip imported from Europe. Aiming to get a few more over soon, but they're pretty hard to find even overseas.

[nightphotographer]

The Family is growing!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8256575527_2fd87839a6_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8256575527/)
8D2B9942 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8256575527/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

[clicht]

The Family is growing!


:) -- Nice !

[nightphotographer]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8272391552_bbb646e1e6_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272391552/)
8D2B9998 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272391552/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Brembo 312mm brake set up with HEL lines (ignore the faded clear coat thanks to leaking brake fluid, soon to be refurbed!)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8272393146_a32dd4b59d_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272393146/)
8D2B0002 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272393146/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
Genuine SEAT Sport strut brace - not as great a fit as I thought, had one on my MK1 Fabia VRS that fitted perfectly...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8271324493_2c1356d6ae_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/)
8D2B0010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Dad's over from the UK helping with whole new bush set up - new front and rear wishbone/control arm bushes. Got VW to just do the pressing because we were failing with a hack saw - $250 - just to press out and press in the new bushes. Never. Ever, going to VWA for anything ever again.

[rgvlee]

What was wrong with the SEAT brace fit? Looks like you can still get to the air box as well.

[nightphotographer]

What was wrong with the SEAT brace fit? Looks like you can still get to the air box as well.

It fit's perfectly fine as it's from the same chasis - it's just a tighter fit than it was on my last car that also shared the same chasis. It rubs on the rubber seal - that's all.

[MarcusAurelius]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/8017726253_925f976a89_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8017726253/)


that.is.sex

[h100vw]

8D2B9998 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272391552/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Brembo 312mm brake set up with HEL lines (ignore the faded clear coat thanks to leaking brake fluid, soon to be refurbed!)


8D2B0002 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272393146/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
Genuine SEAT Sport strut brace - not as great a fit as I thought, had one on my MK1 Fabia VRS that fitted perfectly...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8271324493_2c1356d6ae_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/)
8D2B0010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Dad's over from the UK helping with whole new bush set up - new front and rear wishbone/control arm bushes. Got VW to just do the pressing because we were failing with a hack saw - $250 - just to press out and press in the new bushes. Never. Ever, going to VWA for anything ever again.

The tool is less than that with post from the UK. Dead easy to fit them.

Gavin

[h100vw]

8D2B9998 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272391552/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Brembo 312mm brake set up with HEL lines (ignore the faded clear coat thanks to leaking brake fluid, soon to be refurbed!)


8D2B0002 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8272393146/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr
Genuine SEAT Sport strut brace - not as great a fit as I thought, had one on my MK1 Fabia VRS that fitted perfectly...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/12/8271324493_2c1356d6ae_c-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/)
8D2B0010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8271324493/) by night photographer (http://www.flickr.com/people/night_photographer/), on Flickr

Dad's over from the UK helping with whole new bush set up - new front and rear wishbone/control arm bushes. Got VW to just do the pressing because we were failing with a hack saw - $250 - just to press out and press in the new bushes. Never. Ever, going to VWA for anything ever again.

The tool is less than that with post from the UK. Dead easy to fit them.

Gavin

[nightphotographer]

Cheers Gav, now I know for next time. It was a last resort as the car is a daily and we'd had it on axle stands all day trying to do it :/

[nightphotographer]

How the car looks at the moment :)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8619222514_f6fd762720-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8619222514/)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8741666803_0315b7665d-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8741666803/)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8741665623_df3ba8c4b5-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8741665623/)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8742779452_ffefc02fe9-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8742779452/)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8742777616_7c1f98eda1-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8742777616/)

[Redliner]

looking good!

[gavs]

Looks great James!!

[VWindahouse]

So nice!!

[nightphotographer]

Cheers Guys :)

Forgot this one though - pulled up the contrast so you can appreciate the scrubbing!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8744296170_8a6b11faef_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8744296170/)

[noone]

Awesome as always.

What are you doing for bumpstops in the rear?

[MrDeathLad]

Cheers Guys :)

Forgot this one though - pulled up the contrast so you can appreciate the scrubbing!



if you aint scrubbing, you aint dubbing..... or something like that

[nightphotographer]

Awesome as always.

What are you doing for bumpstops in the rear?

Cut the stock ones in half - didn't even bother glueing the middle together, I hit tyre and wheels before anything else.

[noone]

Yeah, same.

Might look at something for another car later, they aren't going to last forever as they are...

[MarcusAurelius]

Cheers Guys :)

Forgot this one though - pulled up the contrast so you can appreciate the scrubbing!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/05/8744296170_8a6b11faef_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/night_photographer/8744296170/)
seems appropriate haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q7FFjUpVLg

[Jarred]

missing wheel bolt there James???

[nightphotographer]

if anyones ever missing a wheel bolt - it's me. Lost 2 just driving from my house to VITS...not very lucky in that department.