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Cache
11-07-2007, 08:36 PM
Hi Guys,

I know this question has most likely been asked millions of times before, but I was wondering if any of you knew anyone in Queensland who stocks Forge Diverter Valves for a 99 GTI. I have looked around and it seems the only option is to buy one from overseas.

Also, first post. Great to finally find an aussie forum to share my new love of Golfs (Purchased 2 weeks ago!).

PIC:
http://www.geocities.com/smackthemdoggy/gadget1.jpg

Stock as a rock at the moment, 3' turbo back straight pipe is going on tomorrow and wheels are to follow :D. Also, if any of you are in Queensland and would like to share your knowledge and possibly go for a drive, let me know.

Thanks in advance.

- Jake.

h100vw
11-07-2007, 08:38 PM
I have some DVs that are just the same as a Forge. I can do you one for $125 delivered if you are interested. Any colour you like as long as it's black! They take all the same spares as a Forge too.

Gavin

Cache
11-07-2007, 08:44 PM
Hi Gavin,

Do you have any pictures or links with info?

Thanks!

Eddy
11-07-2007, 08:47 PM
Hoyhoy.
Bud, Welcome aboard, love the mk4's & yours looks no exception.
You'll find plenty of help here, just wait a minute.

gpk_gti
11-07-2007, 08:51 PM
welcome cache!
hot colour!! thats my fav mk4 colour apart from my silver,hehe...id be going with gavins advice,if not I can put you in contact with my guy in the states where I got my forge gear or you could just go ebay!
keep us up to date with your mods and send plenty of photos!!!

Cache
11-07-2007, 08:51 PM
Howdy Eddy,

Thanks for the warm welcome. The car is amazing, I went from a big horsepower skyline to this and I will never look back.

Another PIC:
http://www.geocities.com/smackthemdoggy/gadget3.jpg

Big chunky fat ass! What a car to own at 19 :D.

Thanks!

h100vw
11-07-2007, 08:51 PM
Hi Gavin,

Do you have any pictures or links with info?

Thanks!

Yeah, I'll nip out and take a picture for you.

Gavin

Cache
11-07-2007, 08:56 PM
Yeah, I'll nip out and take a picture for you.

Gavin

Thanks mate!

Are they hard to install? I assume it is pretty much as follows:

- Take clamps off
- Remove old DV
- Put new DV on
- Reclamp

Appreciete your help guys.

Cheers

Golfer
11-07-2007, 08:58 PM
Welcome Jake!!!

That's a lovely looking Mk4, and it's nice to see more and more QLD members joining our community.

Have you tried Harding Performance? Guy can provide many of the "Go-fast" bits you need in Brisbane, and he does have access to forge parts. It may be worth a look for other bits and pieces you might want...

http://www.hp.net.au/

Enjoy your time here. I hope you'll find your way onto one of our SE Qld cruises, as we had 26 cars, but no Mk4 on our last cruise...

Once again, WELCOME!!!
J:DHN

gpk_gti
11-07-2007, 09:00 PM
check here mate for all the how to's!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1195

h100vw
11-07-2007, 09:01 PM
You might find some single use clips hold the original one in place. I'll chuck in a couple of jubilee clips in for you. Just about to upload some pictures now. Will post them asap.

Gavin



http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/07/divertervalve004-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/07/divertervalve002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/07/divertervalve006-1.jpg

I ran one of these on a Seat Leon for 6 months before coming to Australia last year, just as good as a Forge. I have mates in the UK that have been using them much longer without problems and you save the cost of a couple of tanks of petrol!!

Gavin

Cache
11-07-2007, 09:05 PM
No MK4, blasphemy!!!

I will check out http://www.hp.net.au/. I have also been looking for a good mechanic in the SE region since I purchased the car. Do you recommend anyone in this area?

I will definitly be up for a cruise, I am in Brisbane every weekend as my girlfriend lives down there so I am always in the area!

I am in the planning stages at the moment of what exactly I can do to the car as it seems modifying these beasts is a tad more tricky then the simple jap method of exhaust, ecu, fmi boost boost boost!

I have read up on the DV vs BOV debate and I think I will go with the masses and buy the DV along with intake!

Great to meet all you guys.

Thanks!

Cache
11-07-2007, 09:16 PM
Hey Gavin,

I see the pictures. Comparatively what do these sound like against the Forge DV's?

Cheers!

gpk_gti
11-07-2007, 09:24 PM
trust me cache,,the forge one you can barely hear it,nothing like a skyline dv.....

Cache
11-07-2007, 09:26 PM
I see. I really would like something that is a substantial ammount louder then stock (I'm still a ricer). I was under the impression that the forge DV's sound quite tasty?

h100vw
11-07-2007, 09:29 PM
I see. I really would like something that is a substantial ammount louder then stock (I'm still a ricer). I was under the impression that the forge DV's sound quite tasty?

They don't make hardly any noise at all. If you have read the write ups you'll know that the VW motor has a tendency to turn it's nose up at atmospheric dump valves.

Removing the airbox for a CAI will get you some noise but not a big woooosh with every change.

Gavin

Cache
11-07-2007, 09:40 PM
Hey Gavin,

I see. I dont completely want the forced whooosh sound of full BOV, I would just like something a bit louder that is noticeably different from the stock sound.

Thanks.

h100vw
11-07-2007, 10:00 PM
Hey Gavin,

I see. I dont completely want the forced whooosh sound of full BOV, I would just like something a bit louder that is noticeably different from the stock sound.

Thanks.

I found that once chipped the DV in my Leon could be heard a lot more than the std one. Not loud enough that folk in the street break their necks to see where the noise is coming from though!

Gavin

evorobin
11-07-2007, 10:24 PM
Bring the big boost back :cool:

Cache
11-07-2007, 10:40 PM
Thanks for all the help guys. PM coming your way H100!

ope126
11-07-2007, 10:40 PM
Cache, so how is the car??? :?

Maybe you should look at taking some more recent pictures of the GTI...

Welcome to the site. :D

Your car was once driven by a very good friend of mine, I trust you are taking very good care of it!!!

Glenn

Cache
11-07-2007, 10:47 PM
Hey there ope126!

Ha, old pictures hey. I dont have a digital camera and his house looks so much better then mine, so I had to use them. The car is good apart from a few teething problems:

- Front window got smashed by a rock
- Front bar got grazed by a car whilst parked, car drove off, didnt get plates.
- Passengar window FELL DOWN into the door whilst driving at 100, as the arm the holds it with the power steering smashed. Had to get that replaced.
- Various other little things.

Apart from that, all good :D! You must be the friend he talked about when I purchased the car.

Thanks guys!

ope126
19-07-2007, 08:43 PM
Goodluck with the car mate. It sounds like you have soe really great plans for it! Any new pics with the wheels?