LZY13B build thread

[LZY13B]

Just picked up my first Volkswagen polo Gti today
This is how I got it with full leather and sunroof completely standard

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7109/imagevex.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8691/imagenbk.jpg

First thing I did was take the roof racks off cos I don't like them and I think it looks cleaner without them and this is how it sits now

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4503/imagexyj.jpg

Not sure if I'm gonna change much on the car cos I'm still building my rx7 at the moment maybe just upgrade the sound system and clean up the wheels cos all 4 are a bit ruff and could use some paint but ill see how I go

[Deadpool]

Hey man, the car looks terrific! You picked one of the rarer colours too.

Where's that RX7 build? ;)

[LZY13B]

Rx7 build thread is a bit much so ill just show some photos lol

Round one with a mild port motor and a knight sport high flow turbo making just over 300hp atw
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7070/imagejno.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8859/imageqae.jpg

Attracted to much unwanted attention being purple lol
So round 2 pearl white extended port with a to4/66 still in the build all wiring hidden holes in bay filled up and just about everything has been rebuilt or new aiming for around 400hp+ with this setup

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5091/imagenjfy.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2688/imageulp.jpg

Needed a new daily and wanted it to be fun to drive hence why I got the polo just gotta control myself and not go crazy on it like the rx7 but ill see what happens haha

[Deadpool]

Oh very nice man, that's a great looking RX7.

Do you have any MOD ideas for the GTI? Getting a Tune will make it feel like a brand new car.

[LZY13B]

Very tempted for a front mount and a tune but I still need to go over the car during the week clean it all up needs a few little touch ups here and there but ill wait till the rx7 is done then ill start playing with it
If I change much ill do mainly bolt on upgrades so I can take them off and put it back to standard if needed

[Polo GTEye N9]

Mate well done. I agree roof racks off unless your actaully using them. I have the same roof racks too.
I have not seen a blue Polo about Brisbane and they are rare. I had a choice of a Blue one on the Gold Coast and I have had our Polo GTi since 2010.

We did a long road trip in 2010, Brisbane, Dubbo, Melbourne, Tassie tour of over 4000 ks, back to Melbourne, ACT,Sydney, Brisbane. Total was 6500 ks. I am a VW fan now!

I had the choice of my MY06 WRX with 208kwatw or the Polo with 132kwatw. We did 85% of the Targa routes and the Polo was fantastic, so much fun. Too much fun actually. I was told the Tassie Police are ahhh nice.
Keep us informed how you progress.
Cheers Al

[h100vw]

jasn78 has a blue Polo. I agree they are not so common though. Unlike Red

Gavin

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

Me also have a Little Blue Girl which has the fastest Polo time @ Wakefield.

[LZY13B]

Don't worry ill beat your time in my rx7 haha

In the polo today tho in the rain went around a round about the the tyres just slid I need to buy some new quality tyres cos there is just cheap rubbish on there at the moment most likely get kumho's and my mate is also excited 2 paint up my wheels clean up some of the marks so ill most likely pull them off maybe next month when I'm on holidays and clean them up a bit

[jasn78]

Don't worry ill beat your time in my rx7 haha

In the polo today tho in the rain went around a round about the the tyres just slid I need to buy some new quality tyres cos there is just cheap rubbish on there at the moment most likely get kumho's and my mate is also excited 2 paint up my wheels clean up some of the marks so ill most likely pull them off maybe next month when I'm on holidays and clean them up a bit

mate nice colour, but you might want to read eddy's times before saying that:)

[LZY13B]

Lol yeah just joking around I'm not much for the track more of a cruiser but also have my brother 9 second 550hp+ rx7 that I'm tempted 2 take out sometime but it kind scares me drove it once and never again haha

Seeing as I need new tyres and my wheels need some repairs I think it will be easier just to buy new wheels but just looking there are not many options in our offset so I'm just on the hunt for something neat most likely just 17s not gonna go over board just yet cos I'm driving this daily

[LZY13B]

Ok started to detail the car and cleaning up under the bonnet and brought the shine back

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6250/imagewbk.jpg

I gotta say I had never seen such a filthy engine bay on any car mission of a cleaning job and got my first cut of many to come from this car I'm sure haha and seeing as this car was always serviced at Volkswagen I was shocked when I look down in the front bar and noticed some round thing not sure what it was maybe something to do with the aircon just hanging there not clipped in bouncing around near the fan

Also noticed that the tappets are making a lot of noise so ill change the oil soon and see if that helps and pray this car is not gonna cost me more than my rx7 lol

[nightphotographer]

Ahhhh so that's what a stock engine bay looks like! :P

[seangti]

seeing as this car was always serviced at Volkswagen I was shocked when I look down in the front bar and noticed some round thing not sure what it was maybe something to do with the aircon just hanging there not clipped in bouncing around near the fan


Lesson number 1: just cos it's been to VW for servicing doesn't give any more piece of mind that the jobs been done right. Unfortunately the quality of the workmanship varies significantly between dealerships.

[LZY13B]

Yeah thanks mate I don't really trust many people working on my cars so ill be doing servicing myself and I have a few mechanic mates to help on the jobs I can't do

[sssstew]

Ahhhh so that's what a stock engine bay looks like! :P

lol exactly what i was thinking!

[flat6]

Nice battery box, mine didn't come with one?

Where do you pick them up from?

[LZY13B]

Standard battery box from what I know not sure if your being serious or just trolling lol

Did a service on the car today and couldn't believe the condition of the plugs

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5281/imagezwc.jpg

Much nicer and smoother ride now but also while under the car I noticed the passenger side axle boot is ripped :facepalm: so looks like I've found the next job. Are they hard to take out on these cars?

[rgvlee]

I've seen a fair few polo gtis and none had a top on the battery box.

My previous 2003 polo S had a fully enclosed battery box like pictured above.

[h100vw]

Standard battery box from what I know not sure if your being serious or just trolling lol

Did a service on the car today and couldn't believe the condition of the plugs

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

Much nicer and smoother ride now but also while under the car I noticed the passenger side axle boot is ripped :facepalm: so looks like I've found the next job. Are they hard to take out on these cars?

Sparkplugs are good for life it would seem, there's nothing wrong with them until they fail.......

You need an M8 spline tool to remove the joint from the gearbox and probably a 30mm socket for the axle nut. That might be a 12 point nut too.

It depends on your mechanical skills as to whether they are hard or not.

Gavin

[Catfish]

Nice battery box, mine didn't come with one.

GTis had that battery box top for the first couple of years of production, the switched to the open one.

[blackbetty]

GTis had that battery box top for the first couple of years of production, the switched to the open one.

i got a 2006 gti (i've had it since birth) and it didnt come with a battery box top.

[flat6]

My battery has no box what so ever, yet the gf's car came with the side box, wonder if it affects the life of the battery?

[LZY13B]

Mine is a 05 build date so that would explain it but without the cover the fuses would be exposed unless they are not there on the later models

[Polo GTEye N9]

Lesson number 1: just cos it's been to VW for servicing doesn't give any more piece of mind that the jobs been done right. Unfortunately the quality of the workmanship varies significantly between dealerships.

Amen brother, so right..... and Lesson Two: same as lesson one, never trust a dealer with your car, always treat it as a risk taken because there is no other choice... Cheers Al

[LZY13B]

Trying to get new plugs was a pain and what came up on there system was FR7KPP33U+ and even looking on there computer myself showing its suitable for this model car but looking on this site I can't find any info on them but they were the same size and the car is running fine and smoother than the old plugs and they were only $40
No ones had the PFR6Q in stock in my area so if anyone thinks I'm gonna have problems with these plz let me know and ill change them

[LZY13B]

Im already getting angry at this car cos every time I drive it find another problem lol

I've noticed when in 5th gear and let go of the accelerator I get a vibration through the box just rolling in gear but its all nice and smooth on the throttle and all the other gears are fine just 5th and it only happens like once every third time I put in 5th

Ill change the oil in the box and see if that helps and has anyone else had something like this? Searching through the site couldn't find the answer and I don't think it's a mount

[Stuwey]

I'll place two bets. Engine mounts, and flywheel.

[LZY13B]

If it was engine mounts or flywheel wouldn't i notice it in other gears? Cos it's only in 5th and not always there it's just random

[Stuwey]

Harmonics do weird things to a car! I had massive issues with my car, turned out to be a single engine mount. Now, the flywheel has given up, and is being changed next week.

Does the vibe happen more on the way 'up' the rev range, or just on overrun or...?

[LZY13B]

It's the same vibe at any rpm in 5th and only when I'm off the accelerator but if I hit the clutch and put it in out of 5th a few times it goes away so it's just random

[LZY13B]

Ok driving it today no vibrations at all so it's gotta be the oil not being able 2 handle it. It was 45 on the highway yesterday so at least it's a easy fix putting new gear box oil in

[LZY13B]

Ok trying 2 find out if these wheels will fit right on this site is doing my head in can someone plz tell me yes or no?
Just not sure if the offset is alright

Rim Size: 17x7.0
Offset: +42
PCD: 5 x 100

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f24/17-tenzo-r-cuzco-charcoal-rims-dunlop-direnza-tyres-81614.html

[Bflat]

Pretty conservative offset and width, but yes, they should fine. You might want smaller tyres though.

[noone]

Wheels, yes, tyres not with the plastic guards (need around -20 offset)

[LZY13B]

Thanks guys thought they might be alright seeing as my standard wheels offset are 43
They are just up the road so might just try them on just 2 check really thought they would be ok tho looks like there is plenty of space

[LZY13B]

this animal will be back on the road in a few weeks so i can start playing around with the polo :cool:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/558296_10151260982539315_1172261358_n.jpg

[LZY13B]

picked up a new head unit for the polo today now i just gotta figure out how to take the old one out lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550308_10151262670224315_1986040580_n.jpg

[LZY13B]

Installed my new head unit today

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2347/imagebili.jpg

[flashpixx]

how big a job, and bloody knuckles? Is it just a matter of removing the std unit and installing the Clarion? cheers


Installed my new head unit today

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

[LZY13B]

Installed it all in about 2 hours first hour was trying to get the old unit out cos I don't have the proper keys to remove it so I kinda destroyed the original unit lol no bloody knuckles or anything once the unit was out wiring was easy and works like factory and turns off when you remove the key

Just used a universal bracket and bolted it all back together. The bottom of the bracket could use a little trim to make it a little neater but I'm happy with it. Also have the USB cable run underneath the steering wheel on the little shelf so I can charge my phone and plug my iPod into

[LZY13B]

Got some new tyres today picked up some ku31's so much nicer and smoother than the rubbish I had on there. Next up is repairing and painting the wheels to clean them up a bit

[LZY13B]

Ok so tomorrow morning I'm taking my car out where my rx7 is and I'm gonna change the box oil 2 see if that fixes some of the problems also it only plays up when it's really hot and I've been driving for an hour from cold the box is perfect and having a hoist makes live easier lol

After that's done we are gonna throw it on the dyno and see what it's got standard before I start playing around with it and the fun begins :cool:

[LZY13B]

Changed the box oil on the weekend and put it on the dyno just for fun at my mates shop lol

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5240/imagewac.jpg

121hp standard is alright so ill start playing around with it maybe next month and see what it can do

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/9549/imageftqk.jpg

Also I just gotta make sure I don't go over board like this haha the rx7 will be alive in a week or two

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531626_10151376900149315_1634093626_n.jpg

[Stuwey]

Needed a new daily and wanted it to be fun to drive hence why I got the polo just gotta control myself and not go crazy on it like the rx7 but ill see what happens haha

I'll leave this here haha. I said the same. "Just a panel filter and I'll call it quits":dunno::banana:

Wheels, suspension, Recaros, intake, tune, brakes, 'cooler....

I bid you all the best! Your first item you think you'll change?

[LZY13B]

Well I'm gonna get a K&N panel filter cos the standard one is not looking 2 good
Plans are for a front mount and get it chipped and I'm sure that will be more than enough for a daily

[noone]

Imo, stick with paper or move to pod in the box.

[LZY13B]

I don't understand how a pod in the box would work any better and most standard setups work alright and trying to keep it standard look
Been looking at buying the forge fmic but its says this

This front mounting intercooler kit is suitable for the Mk VII VW Polo 1.8T with a 9N2 chassis, late 2006-onwards.

Mine is a late 05 build 06 model is there any difference or will it be alright?

[FLYINGTI]

i have the k&n panel filter and it works great.

[seangti]

It's all the 9n3 chassis, same engine, etc so there's no reason it wouldn't fit that I know. May I ask why Forge, the brisbane dyno day thread/s may be worth a read. To paraphrase, great cooling properties but had pressure loss so erratic boost behaviour. The cooling benefit didn't outweigh the pressure loss.

My Seat Sport, along with piping was roughly $600 all landed from UK.

[rgvlee]

Save your pennies and go with seatsport or ths.

[LZY13B]

I don't want to buy a cooler on its own then all pipes off eBay and everything I want a complete kit hence why I was looking at the forge also those coolers look overkill bigger than the one on my rx7 lol

If any of those other coolers come in a kit complete plz show me a link cos I can't find it

[VWindahouse]

Gavin sells the complete piping kit. Plus the SEAT will net you 6 more kw's atw plus a heap of torque over the forge. Dyno proven and cheaper

[seangti]

I was much the same though Gav (h100W) helped me out with specifics. I bought the clamps and pipes from APMotorstore in UK, not ebay. If you PM me your email address I can send the receipt with the parts and quantity. Gav was also getting the MAF sensor thingy welded to a handful of 90 degree elbows, send him a PM to clarify.

Don't get me know, I'm not product bashing (i've got other Forge gear and no complaints) or ranting over what I've got. If I can help with a purchase than happy to do so.

[seangti]

Gavin sells the complete piping kit. Plus the SEAT will net you 6 more kw's atw plus a heap of torque over the forge. Dyno proven and cheaper

haha, there you go. Even better option. Do that as Gav has now done multiple installs so will be sure to give you the right gear, now tried and tested on dyno and track :-)

[LZY13B]

Thanks guys ill send gav a message next week and sus it out and start ordering parts :cool:

[Redliner]

+1 for Seat. Get the THS version if you can afford the extra. It has a much wider core.

[VWindahouse]

^^^ this

[h100vw]

^^^ this

Got a few pipe kits on the shelf or you can just get the MAP sensor pipe and do it yourself.

Gavin

[noone]

I don't understand how a pod in the box would work any better and most standard setups work alright and trying to keep it standard look

The standard setup is fine, its the PD160 stock bit thats restrictive. The pod is a little better, my thoughs are that it relates to having the air in a pipe, then dumped into a box, then back into a pipe. I've tried a few different ideas (open pods, stock panel, oiled panel, custom boxes (not fully enclosed), heat shields, but the pod in the box (stolen from UK Polo 320BHP build thread) is what I've found works best.

The benefits over stock are marginal, thats why I said stay with paper or go pod.

[noone]

Been looking at buying the forge fmic
Mine is a late 05 build 06 model is there any difference or will it be alright?

Had one, prefer the Seat core. The core is taller, but its a 2-pass, so its somewhat similar to a shorter but longer straight-thru design. Forge one wasn't fantastic in summer. I lost a little power compared to the stock cooler. The Seat core is light, pickup with 1 finger light.

[LZY13B]

Recived my cooler kit from Gavin today very happy with the kit

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7947/imageyumh.jpg

Just gotta get the cooler now and ill start pulling this car apart haha

[VWindahouse]

Nice one mate! Are you going SEAT or THS?

[LZY13B]

I'm getting the seat one not going for big power just need it 2 work so it will be fine
I'll be polishing the cooler so don't know when ill fit it maybe in a few weeks

[LZY13B]

I got bored the other week and my mate had a few spare subs and needed something to do so I put it in lol
Picked up a clarion amp for a good price but I gotta say running the power cable going through the guard was a pain never wanna do that again haha

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/548/ayld.jpg

Sounds good for what it is and being able to install systems myself didn't cost me much
Still haven't gotten around to buying a cooler tho due to finishing this and it coming home lol

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5823/imageghw.jpg

It's finished and running but needs rego hence the hold up on the polo but I'm looking at repairing and painting the wheels first but not sure if I wanna repainted them silver or something different like black or a gun metal grey
I'm trying to think of something that will look nice on the blue has anyone painted them different colours and have a suggestion on colour?

[VWindahouse]

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

It's finished and running but needs rego hence the hold up on the polo but I'm looking at repairing and painting the wheels first but not sure if I wanna repainted them silver or something different like black or a gun metal grey
I'm trying to think of something that will look nice on the blue has anyone painted them different colours and have a suggestion on colour?

I hope you have some good life insurance :P that rex looks very serious, and nicely done!

For your Polo I recon a metallic gun metal grey would look good against the blue.

[LZY13B]

Went out for new spark plugs for the rx ended up buying a turbo smart bov for the polo lol

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7963/9dfo.jpg

[LZY13B]

It sounds nice and loud but as soon as I close the bonnet not so much so that kinda sucks but being a dual port kompact I can change it to plumb back only. Also I've noticed it's open till you hit the throttle and then it seals and its also fixed the hesitation issue I had around 3k so I'm guessing the standard bov wasn't sealing properly

[LZY13B]

Ok rx7 is pissing me off so I just order a intercooler and I intake for the polo so they should turn up in a week or so

I already have the pipe kit thanks to gav but we will see how long it takes me to get off my arse and install it lol ill be polishing it up so it stands out so that will take a day or two but should look good when I'm done

[LZY13B]

Just ordered a new K&N air filter as well so the fun part of pulling my car apart will start in a few weeks haha

[LZY13B]

My intercooler and intake turned up the other day just opened the box tonight and noticed something odd lol
I ordered the seat sports cooler and the THS cooler turned up?

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9630/ueyt.jpg

Not complaining haha

[LZY13B]

All polished up and ready

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8611/uqfn.jpg

[LZY13B]

Just installed my K&N air filter and seat intake but I was shocked when I pulled it out and noticed at the start of the intake there was a deflector pushing the air down away from the intake wtf? Chop chop it went haha and running a lot better and can hear the turbo spooling a lot nicer up to 4k

Next up installing the front mount waiting for the long weekend so I can take my time

[LZY13B]

Just teasing myself a little waiting to go on lol

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9765/xf1c.jpg

[h100vw]

Just teasing myself a little waiting to go on lol

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

Come on man get into it already. :cookie:

[LZY13B]

I'm sure I could install it in one day but just to be on the safe side I'll wait till the long weekend so if I don't get it done I don't have to rush it the next day but it looks simple enough

[Bullet Fast]

Get yourself a four inch grinder, flapper disc to match and a dremel kit. You'll need it.

[LZY13B]

I have everything that is needed but is there much cutting needed with the grinder?
I haven't really read into what's needed to be cut I know about the plastic and clips that need trimming but what needs grinding? The reo bar?

[Ben J]

Read thread title and was hoping for 13b polo. I am disappoint.

Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk 2

[LZY13B]

Read thread title and was hoping for 13b polo. I am disappoint.

Sent from my GT-I9305T using Tapatalk 2

Lol sorry mate I'm not that rich haha the 13B can stay in the 7

[LZY13B]

So I started Friday afternoon pulling the car apart for the cooler thought if I just got the front bar off it would give me a head start on Saturday

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1857/oo1d.jpg

Ending up mounting it and putting it all together that night

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9162/yyv4.jpg

On Saturday I spent the day trimming the bar and getting it all back together and this is the end result

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8296/xmap.jpg

Big thanks to Gav for the pipe kit and to Polo GTEye N9 for sending me lots of helpful photos of what to cut and trim thanks guys

[h100vw]

So I started Friday afternoon pulling the car apart for the cooler thought if I just got the front bar off it would give me a head start on Saturday

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

Ending up mounting it and putting it all together that night

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

On Saturday I spent the day trimming the bar and getting it all back together and this is the end result

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

Big thanks to Gav for the pipe kit and to Polo GTEye N9 for sending me lots of helpful photos of what to cut and trim thanks guys


Looks pretty tidy mate. Notice any improvements?

Gavin

[LZY13B]

It feels a bit smoother and I noticed a tiny bit of lag but feels like it's given me a little more power cos it's pulling harder over 4k
Think it just needs some more boost put into it but I'm a little worried if the turbo can handle it cos it's done 120k and being my daily I don't wanna damage it but everything is done and ready to be chipped now

[LZY13B]

Ok my car has done just over 120k now and notice the countdown and today when I started the car it beeped at me and says inspection.
I'm guessing it's time for full service as in timing belt and water pump can someone tell me what this is gonna cost me?

I turned off the beep and warming but don't wanna leave it too long just in case

[LZY13B]

Was giving my car a bit of a go yesterday and today noticed the engine light is on grrr haven't lost any power or anything so not sure what the problem would be. Only thing I've noticed the last few weeks is on cold start it hesitates for a few seconds like it's going to stall but runs perfect again once again over 2k but only happens in the mornings

[chrishelliwell]

Was giving my car a bit of a go yesterday and today noticed the engine light is on grrr haven't lost any power or anything so not sure what the problem would be. Only thing I've noticed the last few weeks is on cold start it hesitates for a few seconds like it's going to stall but runs perfect again once again over 2k but only happens in the mornings

You still got your SAI?

[LZY13B]

Not sure what that is I'm guessing your talking about pollution stuff on the top if so yes everything is standard other than fmic

[chrishelliwell]

Secondary Air Intake - comes on at cold start. Might be worth taking it to a dealer and getting the code checked to be sure

[LZY13B]

Will only VW dealers have the equipment to check the code or can I go to any mechanic?

[h100vw]

Will only VW dealers have the equipment to check the code or can I go to any mechanic?

I started a thread of folk with VCDS, you just need it scanned and there's plenty in Sydney. No need to go to a main dealer.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

Well I played around with the car a little today I plumbed the bov instead of having it plumb and vent topped up a little oil and checked all vacuume lines and cooler pipes then disconnected the battery for 10 minutes and the warning light is gone so we will see if it comes back but I think I just gave it too much the other day trying to keep up with my bosses SS LOL

[Eddy]

I think I just gave it too much the other day trying to keep up with my bosses SS LOL

Hoyhoy.

No such thing.

[Polo GTEye N9]

What is this trying to keep up with an SS? What you mean is that your boss was agast, as you overtook the SS in 3rd gear! Lol
Cheers Al

[LZY13B]

He was upset when I gave it a hit next to him the other week in my rx7 lol
I'll give him a go if I ever get around to getting my VW chipped

[LZY13B]

Got bored this morning so decided to clean up the brakes and give them some paint

http://imageshack.com/a/img43/3276/f3tp.jpg

[Barnz]

sweet, comin along nicely. rx7 is a rig though, love it

[LZY13B]

Ok I went into a work shop near my work today (SAS) silverwater automotive services and they said they can tune my car but don't use standard programs. They do full custom coding on the dyno and go over the car and they said $1200

I'm guessing this is a better option so they can tune it to what my motor can handle but just wanna know if the price is alright and it's worth paying that much for custom code and if it will be much better than just a normal program?

[rgvlee]

For relatively standard mods like you are doing I'd be saving the cash and getting a proven off the shelf solution (i.e., CC, APR and so on).

I'd only see the benefit of what you're suggesting if it was something the off the shelf guys couldn't offer, i.e., bigger turbo.

There are other benefits such as CC can delete the SAI CEL for example.

I've just done the same FMIC as you, pd160, forge dv and now sorting out a downpipe so I can get a CC stage 2 tune.

[LZY13B]

I just had rego papers turn up today in the mail 1100 bucks so i think I'll wait and shop around haha

[rgvlee]

1100 for rego?

Holy ****! That's double what we pay over here.

[h100vw]

Ok I went into a work shop near my work today (SAS) silverwater automotive services and they said they can tune my car but don't use standard programs. They do full custom coding on the dyno and go over the car and they said $1200

I'm guessing this is a better option so they can tune it to what my motor can handle but just wanna know if the price is alright and it's worth paying that much for custom code and if it will be much better than just a normal program?

So have they done many Polo's or will yours be the first?

If you are keen to have one off software. See Parsorex IMO.

Otherwise, if they managed to make more than 5hp over any other tune, you could consider yourself lucky. :cool:

Gavin

[LZY13B]

Green slip 760 then rego another 330 or something it's a joke

[seangti]

Ok I went into a work shop near my work today (SAS) silverwater automotive services and they said they can tune my car but don't use standard programs. They do full custom coding on the dyno and go over the car and they said $1200

I'm guessing this is a better option so they can tune it to what my motor can handle but just wanna know if the price is alright and it's worth paying that much for custom code and if it will be much better than just a normal program?

Whilst that's the done thing with jap cars, it's rarely if ever done with the VW's (I won't generalise and say the euro's). On my old subaru, I'd never have considered this tuning approach, perhaps the tolerances are lower or more variables in japanese cars, but given the number of VW's getting around tuned and the varying bolt on mods, they are nearly all done without custom tuning or dyno runs. It took a bit for me to feel comfortable with the approach, but is evident that it works and is reliable.

As Gav said, how many polo's have they done? seen the dyno charts? You know what to look for anyway, all I'm suggesting is that euro's seem to take a different approach to japanese tuners with reliability and power proven.

[LZY13B]

Ok I might pop into peek performance on my way home from work and have a talk with them. I think they will be a bit cheaper maybe around the 900 mark i just wanna make sure it's a half decent program being my daily I want the shop that does it local if I have problems.

Tune, rego and rebuilt of the turbo on my rx7 in one month is gonna hurt my wallet haha

[LZY13B]

Also I know that shop has done lots of VW's but mainly golfs not polo's but also do everything from jap spec to big v8's and aren't cheap so I'll keep looking around

[LZY13B]

Ok well I talked to the guys at peek performance and they use the revo program and it's 899+gst so just under a grand so after I do rego I'll most likely pop in to get it done and see what all the fuss is about lol was wanting to find one cheaper but couldn't find anyone local that could do it and being my daily I can't afford to take it off the road

[rgvlee]

Custom code flashwire. DIY flash tune, cheaper (my stage 2 tune was just under $800), cc have a lot of happy customers around here.

[LZY13B]

I'm not too crazy about doing the tune myself feel safer having a shop do it

I'm a bit bored today so I'm gonna go pick up just a cheap boost gauge I get the feeling I maybe have a small vacuume leak so will put that in and see what it's on. No idea where I'm gonna mount it yet tho but we will see what happens

[h100vw]

I'm not too crazy about doing the tune myself feel safer having a shop do it

I'm a bit bored today so I'm gonna go pick up just a cheap boost gauge I get the feeling I maybe have a small vacuume leak so will put that in and see what it's on. No idea where I'm gonna mount it yet tho but we will see what happens

It's very easy to do mate. The blokes that do it in the shop aren't IT degree holders or anything. The ME7 is unbreakable. There's video on youtube and you can have my number.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

I've done gauges before just never in a VW lol I've hooked it up and it's working just gotta sort out the wires and mount it so should be good when it's finished

[h100vw]

I've done gauges before just never in a VW lol I've hooked it up and it's working just gotta sort out the wires and mount it so should be good when it's finished

Logging the fuel trims with VCDS is a good tell tale for leaks. Blocks 032 and 111.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

All hooked up mounted and working good I'll throw up a photo later
I just tapped the battery and earth wires into the head unit wires and got the light wire tapped into the heated seats switch if anyone thinks I'll have any problems with it let me know

[LZY13B]

All done

http://imageshack.com/a/img543/8206/j5zm.jpg

[LZY13B]

Another engine warning light today so doesn't look like it's the bov cos it's plumbed I just can't win with this car lol

[h100vw]

Unlocked, don't know why it was locked though? Slip of the mouse?

[LZY13B]

All good thanks Gav

Anyway I've decided to finally pull my thumb out and going to get it chipped. Gonna do a service on it first I got some new NGK PFR6Q laser platinum plugs yesterday and going to pick up some oil and filter on the weekend and hopefully have enough time to do it. I get the feeling the reason my car is throwing error codes in high revs was cos of the cheap 10 buck plugs lol

Going with the revo tune they claim 156kws so I hope to get a good kick in the arse from driving on standard tune for a year but I get the feeling I'm expecting too much lol I'm going for a tune in 2 weeks so I'm excited to see how it goes

[h100vw]

All good thanks Gav

Anyway I've decided to finally pull my thumb out and going to get it chipped. Gonna do a service on it first I got some new NGK PFR6Q laser platinum plugs yesterday and going to pick up some oil and filter on the weekend and hopefully have enough time to do it. I get the feeling the reason my car is throwing error codes in high revs was cos of the cheap 10 buck plugs lol

Going with the revo tune they claim 156kws so I hope to get a good kick in the arse from driving on standard tune for a year but I get the feeling I'm expecting too much lol I'm going for a tune in 2 weeks so I'm excited to see how it goes

No worries.

Try and log it before and after to see what the difference is in the MAF readings. TBH all tunes make the same power within a few kw.

[Polo GTEye N9]

All good thanks Gav

Anyway I've decided to finally pull my thumb out and going to get it chipped. Gonna do a service on it first I got some new NGK PFR6Q laser platinum plugs yesterday and going to pick up some oil and filter on the weekend and hopefully have enough time to do it. I get the feeling the reason my car is throwing error codes in high revs was cos of the cheap 10 buck plugs lol

Going with the revo tune they claim 156kws so I hope to get a good kick in the arse from driving on standard tune for a year but I get the feeling I'm expecting too much lol I'm going for a tune in 2 weeks so I'm excited to see how it goes

Mate, that Revo tune would be 156KWs @ the Flywheel? Are you going to VW Village (they tuned mine) or Peak Performance?
Last dyno I had was 133 KWATW & good torque curve too. Fitted the THS FMIC since then. Gavin has driven mine recently, pretty much to his expectations for the tune. Cheers Al

[LZY13B]

Yeah 156kws @ the flywheel so if I get around or over 125kws at the wheels I'll be happy and I'll be going to peak performance at North Parra. I serviced the car today forgot how much of a pain the oil filter was lol

Noticed from the cheap plugs that the car is running a bit learn guessing from the random boost spikes too 12-13psi. Bit busy this week but should be all good to go in and get it chipped next week :banana:

[LZY13B]

Got bored of waiting so I'm booked in for tomorrow for the revo stage one tune :banana:

[h100vw]

Yeah 156kws @ the flywheel so if I get around or over 125kws at the wheels I'll be happy and I'll be going to peak performance at North Parra. I serviced the car today forgot how much of a pain the oil filter was lol

Noticed from the cheap plugs that the car is running a bit learn guessing from the random boost spikes too 12-13psi. Bit busy this week but should be all good to go in and get it chipped next week :banana:

I doubt that it's running lean, the ECU will be all over the mixture. By cheap plugs do you mean BKR7Es? I have them in the Squib and my S3 no dramas. Just swap them at the first sign of a misfire.

Boost spikes, are they in any particular gear? I found with the VW tune on my car and a downpipe the boost was proper random. The turbo spooling so quick, without the restrictive dp, that the ECU couldn't catch it.

I can't see that you have a downpipe, so I don't see that being the problem. If the peak boost is repeatable in 3rd gear pulls. I'd say there's nothing wrong.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

It's hit 16psi before going all over the place but I think that was due up the bov playing up and it's in all gears hitting 11-12psi except for 1st but I haven't killed it yet but all talk to the guy at peak performance tomorrow and he will let me know if there is anything wrong

[h100vw]

Could be dodgy N75 or wiring unless the DV is sticking. Check the boost with the N75 disconnected electrically and see if the boost is consistent. It'll tell you what the actuator is set to

[LZY13B]

Ok just got the car tuned 2nd gear 16psi 3rd 18psi goes good but was expecting a little more but it should do for now I got a nice discount as well paying cash lol
Started raining on my way home so had a little traction issues hahaha keen to do dump pipe now and go stage 2

[h100vw]

You need to check boost in 3rd or 4th or log the MAF to see what it's doing. I flashed a Polo today that flowed 160g/s, bog standard including the factory DV.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

Just got new wipers was shocked when he told me I had to replace the whole part but seeing I was missing one of the end clips it was alright and are now perfect for $60

One thing is the rear one was the annoying one and he couldn't do anything with that one so not sure what to do with it and I don't want to delete it and searching I can't see how to replace it does anyone have a link?

Starting to get bored with the stage one tune tempted to start shopping around to have a dump pipe made for stage 2 tune soon

[rgvlee]

I was going to just do the downpipe for my stage 2, but everyone I spoke to said that it's better to go full system.

All up, fmic, intake, tbe and the tune, it's been a wallet lightening experience :facepalm:

[h100vw]

I was going to just do the downpipe for my stage 2, but everyone I spoke to said that it's better to go full system.

All up, fmic, intake, tbe and the tune, it's been a wallet lightening experience :facepalm:

You'll be laughing at the end result though Lee!! :cookie:

[LZY13B]

I've already done front mount and intake I'm not gonna go bigger turbo or anything trying to control myself cos I still have the rx7 sitting in the garage lol

[LZY13B]

I've only had the polo for a little over a year now and I'm already starting to get bored thinking it's almost time for a change maybe a evo never had 4wd but we will see what happens in the next few months

[RUS7Y]

I've only had the polo for a little over a year now and I'm already starting to get bored thinking it's almost time for a change maybe a evo never had 4wd but we will see what happens in the next few months

I had a 2009 Ralliart. Just went through the fuel.
With the 4WD took off a lot nicer than the pogo. Next to no wheel spin unless I wanted it to

[LZY13B]

I'm looking at a 99 evo 6 I like that shape and still deciding and not too worried about fuel it's just something I've always wanted but I think I'll miss the polo also I've noticed the price on the polo's drop a bit so looks like I would be lucky to get 10k these days

[RUS7Y]

I'm looking at a 99 evo 6 I like that shape and still deciding and not too worried about fuel it's just something I've always wanted but I think I'll miss the polo also I've noticed the price on the polo's drop a bit so looks like I would be lucky to get 10k these days

Yeah I just bought mine.
96,000 on the clock and i paid 9,600 with rwc which included 4 new tyres

[LZY13B]

Mine has 125k on it but mine has the full leather package with sunroof so might be worth a little more I hope

[RUS7Y]

Mine has 125k on it but mine has the full leather package with sunroof so might be worth a little more I hope

Mine has the whole package as well.
Full leather and sunroof

[LZY13B]

Dam well I'll just have to hope the price of these cars go up next month seeing as P plate rules are changing and they can drive certant turbo cars like the polo that with the front mount stage one revo tune and intake that kids will want these cars and make good sleepers haha

[RUS7Y]

these cars and make good sleepers haha

Yes they do

[LZY13B]

Hey everyone been a while since I posted I normally just read up on all the info

Anyway I didn't end up selling the polo still playing around with it one main problem I had was the sunroof leaking and dam that was bad the passengers side would just flood with water and it would smell really bad. I ended up pulling it apart and pulling the roof lining down. I've learnt not to not just use a compresser to just blow it out again cos that made it worse from the sunroof cos they aren't clamped on they just slide on hoses.

After looking inside I notice the hose had popped off the sunroof so water was going straight into the car. Once I had my hands on the pipes they were blocked so I used the compresser with hot soapy water till I could hear it coming out the front and it's perfect again no more leaking yay lol

Just when I thought that's if for now I have a new problem :facepalm: for the last two weeks I've noticed the secondary air pump on start up is stupid loud so from what I've read it's failing but no warning light yet but dam it's getting loud. I don't want to buy a new pump so I was thinking of removing it now do I have to take all the pollution stuff from on top off or can I just pull the pump off and block them up?

If anyone has a link of how to do it and a kit I can buy to remove it that would be great thanks

[vwthunder]

VWVortex.com - DIY: Ultimate SAI/N249/PCV/EVAP Delete (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4893472-DIY-Ultimate-SAI-N249-PCV-EVAP-Delete/page12)

VW Golf Audi Seat Skoda SAI 1.8T EGR Secondary Air Injection Blanking Plate Red | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Audi-Seat-Skoda-SAI-1-8T-EGR-Secondary-Air-Injection-Blanking-Plate-Red-/161586263512?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item259f4ab5d8)

Forge make one

IE make one

42dd

Just google :P

[LZY13B]

Thanks mate I found that page before but hoestly looks like too much work for my daily not really something I can have off the road not sure I wanna rip so much crap out looks like a headache lol

[LZY13B]

do you think this will fit on my polo hahahaha

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[HAR80N]

To Small :P

[vwthunder]

Wow forgot what a standard polo engine bay looked like :P

[LZY13B]

I like the standard look sleeper style being my daily but I love the look of the front mount lol. I wanna spend more money on this and go dump pipe for stage 2 but my other car keeps holding me back just spent another 2500 on the rx7 for a new turbo and computer

Maybe once the Mazda is finished if im lucky it might come home this weekend I'll look into a dump pipe but that's most likely as far as I'll go modding the polo performance wise. Doesn't anyone have a bolt on dump pipe for me just laying around they don't need lol

[HAR80N]

hahaha your gonna love it once you do the dump pipe i had a bigger smile on my face after fitting the dump pipe then i had when i got the tune it was amazing

[seangti]

I like the standard look sleeper style being my daily but I love the look of the front mount lol. I wanna spend more money on this and go dump pipe for stage 2 but my other car keeps holding me back just spent another 2500 on the rx7 for a new turbo and computer

Maybe once the Mazda is finished if im lucky it might come home this weekend I'll look into a dump pipe but that's most likely as far as I'll go modding the polo performance wise. Doesn't anyone have a bolt on dump pipe for me just laying around they don't need lol

If you're doing the dump pipe, might as well grab a K04 turbo and some injectors. It's going to need a retune anyway :-)

[LZY13B]

Upgrade to stage 2 revo tune is only 100 bucks cos I already have stage 1. I don't plan on going bigger turbo or anything more I have my 400hp rx7 if I want to have more fun lol

[rgvlee]

400hp polo sounds like a lot of wheel spinning fun too!

[LZY13B]

Was having really bad traction problems with whatever tyres I have on the front can't remember what brand but was shocking in the wet sliding all over the place but my boss just offered to buy me new tyres WINNING lol new set of KU19s going on now

[h100vw]

If you haven't done the rear lca bushes. Fit the superpro castor correction ones. Massive improvement.

[LZY13B]

ok i need a new dip stick funnel cos mine has cracked from old age and just want someone to confirm which one i should buy seeing as there are a few listed or are they all the same?

or if someone has a link that would help as well thanks

this is what ive found on ebay
VW NEW Beetle Polo Orange Engine Dipstick Guide Tube Funnel Spout Locator Pipe | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-NEW-BEETLE-POLO-ORANGE-ENGINE-DIPSTICK-GUIDE-TUBE-FUNNEL-SPOUT-LOCATOR-PIPE-/171490937341?fits=Model%3APolo%7CPlat_Gen%3A9N_&hash=item27eda809fd)

[louis19]

Call up your local VW. They're about $20-25. I've had to replace mine twice when I've accidentally knocked it. They're a hard plastic to begin with, then add the heat of the engine bay constantly and they go super brittle over time.

[LZY13B]

That's odd cos I got my girl to ask her brother cos he works for vw and said it would be cheaper online :/ I'll ask him again maybe he was just too lazy to check lol thanks mate

[rbalc1]

That looks like the right one. Mine cracked a while ago and from memory I think it was around $10 at tooleys

[Slow_Polo]

I just replaced mine, $18 from VW. PN: 06A103663B

I would buy this one:

Audi A3 S3 TT Quattro Volkswagon Dipstick Guide Tube 06A103663B | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUDI-A3-S3-TT-QUATTRO-VOLKSWAGON-DIPSTICK-GUIDE-TUBE-06A103663B-/301242979250?hash=item46237b13b2)

In Sydney already and genuine. Not much more than the UK you posted. Mine from VW was yellow rather than orange just like they say in the eBay listing, hopefully the yellow plastic is longer lasting than the orange.

Make sure you give it a good hard push on until you hear it click once you get it.

Luke

[LZY13B]

thanks guys ordered one online for like $16 so should turn up soon

on another note the mazda is finished ended upgrading the turbo to a gtw and put in a new microtech LT9c and got it tuned low boost 365hp and on 16psi its making 406hp atw :banana:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12109170_10153314909364315_2195458467019943791_n.j pg?oh=96e36b9a89521b18cb97460a20f6911f&oe=568B1847&__gda__=1455631641_7e1108362354a4d1a87b4d0d14ad7aa 8

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12046603_10153277870674315_4612216430089420367_n.j pg?oh=f570ef637440b928ea6b07938a5ed594&oe=56D2A605

so no more money to be spend on the mazda and might finally go bigger dump pipe on the VW just havent decided yet if ill get one of the milltek ones off the shelf or have one made but might wait till after christmas then go stage 2 :cool:

[sambb]

love it! I always liked the series 4+ body shape. Must have reminded me of the neighbours brand new 944 turbo that I new i'd never be able to afford. looks tidy.

[LZY13B]

Thanks mate I took it out for a hot lap around my area today got a lot of looks but honestly even with the 400hp+ I enjoy driving the vw more lol speaking of the polo my new dip stick funnel turned up so I'll put that on tomorrow so I can see what the real oil level is at cos mine is thrashed then might start shopping around for a dump pipe

[LZY13B]

So I called around asked the shop that did my revo tune about the dump pipe and told me the price for the millek one :eek: no way I'm paying that I can have one made for half of that my mechanic around the corner from my work is a engineer and said he can make me one for a few hundred just not sure if I wanna go hiflow cat.

Will a hiflow cat make a lot more difference I don't plan on going any further than stage 2 tune so is it ok just doing 2.5 or 3" off the turbo to the cat or is it better if I change the cat also I wanna hear the turbo spool more I like noise :banana:

[Blue9N3]

Not according to this dude http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=6729



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[sambb]

Yeah I was quite swayed by his arguements. Plautos as well swore that the stock cat had great flow and he incorporated it into his system. I was planning then on just doing a 3'' dump into the stock cat. That had the extra benefit that I wasn't very likely to get a CEL with the stock cat with a dump and phase 1 tune. After it was removed though I made up my mind. Looking (or trying to!) through it versus through a 200 cell was night and day. I think the simple fact that you will generate high flow CEL's with 200 cells versus the stock cat that won't, is proof enough that high flow cats do work better than stock ones.
My 3'' dump and 200 cell that then cones down to the stock 2/1/4 works realy well. I've logged 190g/s with a phase 1 tune and stock intercooler which I think is pretty good. The K03 is all about midrange torque and an agressive ramp up. Enough volume is built into the system before it cones down to standard pipe, that back pressure shouldn't become a major issue until higher in the revs anyway and when you drive these cars you just don't hold sustained high rpm anyway. I don't think I loose anything compared to cars that have a mandrel bent 2/1/2 back section.

[sambb]

you might be interested in this story mate RX9 has landed!

Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda rotary powered RX-Vision announced (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/mazda-shows-off-new-rx-vision-rotary-engine-concept/story-fnjwucvh-1227585476666)

[LZY13B]

Yeah my fb exploded with the new RX lol thanks for the info mate might see if I can get a cheap hiflow cat spoke to the mechanic and said it would be less than $500 for the dump so I'll start sussing things out

[sambb]

You see a lot of cats placed right up the front quite close to the downpipe section. My guy explained that to get a front section only to work well you need to build maximum volume into it by going no less then 3 inch and also by positioning the cat as far back as practical. That way you extend the 'filling time' of the front section before back pressure starts to ramp up. If you place the cat right up at the start of the system you are just taking the component that is singularly most responsible for causing restriction and moving it into a position that cuts unrestricted 'volume' out of your system and causes backpressure rise to occur sooner. That was the theory anyway. Tradeoff would be that it'll take longer for your cat to heat from an emissions perspective. anyway food for thought.

[Slow_Polo]

Is that $500 including the cat or just the pipe without? If its with that's a good price! I cant find anywhere near me to go that low.

Where is that at?

Luke

[LZY13B]

It would just be a cheap hiflow cat nothing special he said around $500 with cat and he is just a local mechanic in silverwater just up from my work he does all our work cars I told my boss I'll send him the bill haha

[seangti]

You see a lot of cats placed right up the front quite close to the downpipe section. My guy explained that to get a front section only to work well you need to build maximum volume into it by going no less then 3 inch and also by positioning the cat as far back as practical. That way you extend the 'filling time' of the front section before back pressure starts to ramp up. If you place the cat right up at the start of the system you are just taking the component that is singularly most responsible for causing restriction and moving it into a position that cuts unrestricted 'volume' out of your system and causes backpressure rise to occur sooner. That was the theory anyway. Tradeoff would be that it'll take longer for your cat to heat from an emissions perspective. anyway food for thought.

My car has a 4" expansion chamber as part of the dump pipe on it, done by the previous owner, Anthony. There's quite some detail in his thread on the theory behind it, which supports what you're saying. As I understand it, it's essentially a high pressure system behind the turbo which allows it to spin freely, leading into a lower pressure (exhaust) to suck/accelerate the exhaust gas out. You want as much capacity in the exhaust before introducing a restriction.

In talking with a race shop when getting other work done, he did say for the power produced by these cars, it's pretty useless, if making double the power, say 300kw, yeah absolutely go for it. That's in reference to the 4 inch expansion chamber. 3" is more than adequate on these cars IMO. Even the stage 3 cars, in reality we're not making big numbers anyway.

[Paazuzu]

I've been running a custom 2.5 inch downpipe with a xforce cat on stage 2 tune and it performs very well.

I don't think I'd bother going to 3 inch unless I was going stage 3.


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[h100vw]

I've been running a custom 2.5 inch downpipe with a xforce cat on stage 2 tune and it performs very well.

I don't think I'd bother going to 3 inch unless I was going stage 3.


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Probably nothing much to be gained with the 3 inch on a std turbo. Scene points maybe. I got mine knowing that I'd be doing the turbo soon enough.

PS Wasted no time getting the MCAs in the signature Dan :cookie:

[Paazuzu]

Lol yes. Technically they are fitted to the car just waiting to drive it :)


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[sambb]

Would agree that if you are comparing full free flowing systems that 2.5 versus 3 has probably nothing in it with the amount of gas that a K03 will push. If you intend on doing a half system though then going to 3'' over 2.5'' is a about the only way to build maximum volume into a relatively short run of pipe. ie you are operating on a different premise to a full system - you know that after a point that back pressure will steadily ramp up as the back section will struggle to evacuate gasses. eg flow restrictors don't really become restrictors until they are flowing hard.
Building volume into the front section buys you time before that back pressure becomes an issue - hopefully enough time that given our 5000 rpm shift point it won't even be one. I can only pass on what my exhaust guy crunched in his brain but he was adamant that a 2.5'' half system wouldn't cut it in this respect. Remember volume is cubed, area is squared. The cross sectional area of a 2.5in versus 3'' is still significantly different but when you multiply that c.s.a by 2 meters of pipe length, the volume change is enormous.

[Blue9N3]

Going to test that theory. Getting a 3" dump installed but with the standard cat. Am curious to see if it makes a difference....


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[h100vw]

Std cat is pretty dense. 800 cpi I think. That's a fair amount of cell wall.

[Blue9N3]

You're probably right, but I'm curious (and a cheapskate)


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[LZY13B]

I spoke to my mechanic again and asked him about a hiflow cat and he just installed one in a 180sx and not sure what brand or who his supplier is but he gets stuff cheap he said it was only $120 for the 3" hiflow cat lol. I told him what I wanted 3" off the turbo with the hiflow cat and the two sensors and he will get back to me with a final price

[sambb]

I can't remember what you are intending on doing. Are you going to phase 2/stage 2 to account for the exhaust or are you going to try to run it on a base tune?

[LZY13B]

I'll be going stage 2 tune already running stage 1 revo and it's only $100 for the upgrade to stage 2

[HAR80N]

your gonna love it once you get the dump pipe on becomes a whole new beast head up your gonna need good tyres:banana:

[seangti]

Can people please stop raving about stage 2, it's making me want to do that to my daily :-) I just can't seem to part with that car. It makes no sense to mod it, over even really keep it, lol, but, but, we all know how it goes.

Keep us posted on cat and dump prices :cookie:

[rgvlee]

I don't think it's worth owning a pog unless you have stage 2 at a minimum

[Blue9N3]

I was stage 1 until last week, got the dump done, and omfg! Now, will an fmic make as big a difference?


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[h100vw]

I was stage 1 until last week, got the dump done, and omfg! Now, will an fmic make as big a difference?


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Short answer, no.

Just means that the power won't degrade so bad with high ambient temps.

Gavin

[HAR80N]

I was stage 1 until last week, got the dump done, and omfg! Now, will an fmic make as big a difference?


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when i did my fmic it made the power alot smoother down low alot better for daily driving and the power holds alot longer and harder to red line. but the biggest difference is heatsoak with the stocker i would stop in traffic for 10 minutes then take off fast and felt like i took the turbo off the car was a nugget lol now with the fmic can sit in traffic and take off and it and all the power is still there

[Blue9N3]

Perth's summer is coming....


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[LZY13B]

got my rx7 retuned now making 463hp on 18psi :cool:

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12299183_10153392824209315_4524071927980572674_n.j pg?oh=83b66fcf8fea0310c11225922b8804a8&oe=56E4FEC9

[LZY13B]

i just cant win with this car always finding new problems :facepalm:
did a oil change on the car over the weekend and everything looked good but today on my way to work i noticed the EPC light come on but went away after a minute and i think it happened a few days ago as well. noticed the brake lights werent working properly so im guessing its the switched but sometimes the lights work and sometimes it doesn't :confused:

is this the right part?
Audi A3 1 6 2 0T R8 4 2FSI VW Golf V Jetta Quattro Brake Light Switch 6Q0945511 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Audi-A3-1-6-2-0T-R8-4-2FSI-VW-Golf-V-Jetta-quattro-Brake-light-switch-6Q0945511-/262157889932?fits=Model%3APolo%7CPlat_Gen%3A9N_%7C Submodel%3AGTi&hash=item3d09d3f18c:g:9WEAAOSwfZ1Wak3e)

and any difference with this one?
NEW Genuine Tridon Stop Brake Light Switch FOR Volkswagen Polo 6N 9N GTI 9N | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Genuine-TRIDON-Stop-Brake-Light-Switch-For-Volkswagen-Polo-6N-9N-GTi-9N-/121238633786?hash=item1c3a62bd3a:g:Lo8AAMXQlgtSsqV Q)

thanks in advance

[h100vw]

i just cant win with this car always finding new problems :facepalm:
did a oil change on the car over the weekend and everything looked good but today on my way to work i noticed the EPC light come on but went away after a minute and i think it happened a few days ago as well. noticed the brake lights werent working properly so im guessing its the switched but sometimes the lights work and sometimes it doesn't :confused:

is this the right part?
Audi A3 1 6 2 0T R8 4 2FSI VW Golf V Jetta Quattro Brake Light Switch 6Q0945511 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Audi-A3-1-6-2-0T-R8-4-2FSI-VW-Golf-V-Jetta-quattro-Brake-light-switch-6Q0945511-/262157889932?fits=Model%3APolo%7CPlat_Gen%3A9N_%7C Submodel%3AGTi&hash=item3d09d3f18c:g:9WEAAOSwfZ1Wak3e)

and any difference with this one?
NEW Genuine Tridon Stop Brake Light Switch FOR Volkswagen Polo 6N 9N GTI 9N | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Genuine-TRIDON-Stop-Brake-Light-Switch-For-Volkswagen-Polo-6N-9N-GTi-9N-/121238633786?hash=item1c3a62bd3a:g:Lo8AAMXQlgtSsqV Q)

thanks in advance

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Gavin

[LZY13B]

Wow new favorite page 😂 First one will do the trick thanks mate

[h100vw]

Wow new favorite page 😂 First one will do the trick thanks mate

Yeah, heaps better than my 5 years out of updates ETKA. :cookie:

[LZY13B]

Well I've finally decided to pull my thumb out I'm dropping off the polo to the mechanic tomorrow mainly cos the axle is leaking at the box so getting a new seal put in. I could do it myself but honestly don't have the time or energy for it and also rego time :facepalm: but while he has the car we are gonna sus out a new dump pipe and a hiflow cat.

The cat shouldn't cost much so hopefully if the price is right should be all good to go then comes stage 2 revo tune

[LZY13B]

Ok oil leak is fixed and running good again and he is looking at a dump pipe now

I know this mechanic works on a lot of VW's and stuff and not sure what site but he has found a 3" dump with the flex piece straight bolt on for $250 :banana: and he is sorting out a hiflow cat and whatever site he found it on it said made for stage 2 tune on the polo so it's gonna be under $600 easy.

If it all works out good I'll try and get some of these websites he uses and try and get some pics soon :cool:

[h100vw]

Is it polo for sure? Golf ones don't fit.

[LZY13B]

I told him that and he said it's made to fit the polo 9n but if it's not right it's his problem but maybe he will modify it a bit being a engineer shouldn't be hard for him to make it work

[h100vw]

I told him that and he said it's made to fit the polo 9n but if it's not right it's his problem but maybe he will modify it a bit being a engineer shouldn't be hard for him to make it work

Very interested to see this done. Let us know.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

Well I have some good news and bad news
Bad news is I spoke to my mechanic and he somehow snapped one of the bolts in the turbo :facepalm: and also they guy he was getting the dump pipe off was stuffing him around so he canceled the order

Good news he has had another customer come in with a golf gti think like a 98 model or something and he bought a complete milltek exhaust and doesn't want to go stage 2 tune and is just using the cat back so the dump pipe with hiflow cat and everything is going on my car he has lined it up and said it will work just about straight bolt on maybe just some minor mods but getting it at a fraction of the price so should be ready in the next day or two I hope :banana: and it's a 3" dump

[LZY13B]

The new dump pipe should hopefully be on by this arvo can't wait to go stage 2 tune :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/JtfxLug-1.jpg

[h100vw]

The new dump pipe should hopefully be on by this arvo can't wait to go stage 2 tune :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/JtfxLug-1.jpg

That one won't be going on, it's off a MK5 or 6. The flange is wrong and that's just the start of it.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

He will be cutting up my standard exhaust and using that flang he has been messing with it and says he will make it work so just gotta wait till tomorrow arvo to see the results but I'm sure some mods will be needed and he is a engineer so not really a problem for him

[LZY13B]

Well he has bolted the dump pipe on and made it work just needs to finish off the mounts and connect it to the rest of the standard exhaust so will be picking it up tomorrow just in time for the weekend so I'll get some photos maybe next weekend

Also reading up more for revo stage 2 do I need to upgrade the fuel reg to a 4 bar? Last time I spoke to the shop they didn't mention that :confused:

What is a rough power stage 2 makes?

[vwthunder]

Is that a stock MK5 or 6 or aftermarket 3 inch ?

[Lucas_R]

^ looks like a Milltek dumppipe from a Mk5/6 GTI.

[LZY13B]

Yes it is a milltek 3" dump pipe for a golf and he made it work on my polo the guy had a full exhaust system but didn't want to flash his car and just wanted noise so he was only using the back half so bonus to me lol

[LZY13B]

Just about finished he is just making a hole for the front o2 sensor then it's getting bolted up :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/GJAmNfd-1.jpg

He couldn't believe how restricted the standard one was he said I'll kill the clutch and blow the box next haha

[LZY13B]

Just drove the car home and it feels good don't really notice a sound difference but it's spooling up quicker hitting 18psi just over 3k and is so much smoother it's been a month since I've driven it and dam I miss it lol I get the feeling I'm gonna need a new clutch when I go stage 2 lol

[rgvlee]

You say that but I'm on my original clutch, 112000km, over 20k of that running stage 2

[louis19]

You say that but I'm on my original clutch, 112000km, over 20k of that running stage 2

I'm on the standard clutch and phase 3, not far off 160k :P

I believe a lot of the first 140k was highway kms. Last 20k has been Phase 2 and 3.

[LZY13B]

That's good to know lol mine has done 140k but honestly my clutch feels heavy for a standard clutch so not sure if it's been replaced before and doing some research for stage 2 didn't realize that I need a 4 bar fuel reg as well so looks like I gotta pick one up in the next week or so and thinking about buying one of those rubber TIP as well

[louis19]

That's good to know lol mine has done 140k but honestly my clutch feels heavy for a standard clutch so not sure if it's been replaced before and doing some research for stage 2 didn't realize that I need a 4 bar fuel reg as well so looks like I gotta pick one up in the next week or so and thinking about buying one of those rubber TIP as well

Who told you that you need that? There's loads of people phase 2 that don't have a 4 bar reg. I was one of those people, had no issues with fueling when running without one.

[h100vw]

Who told you that you need that? There's loads of people phase 2 that don't have a 4 bar reg. I was one of those people, had no issues with fueling when running without one.

Revo might specify one. certainly not a pre-requisite for most tuners.

Gavin

[LZY13B]

The revo site says its required for stage 2 but I'm gonna call the shop on Monday to see if it's needed or if I can just book it in for the flash

[h100vw]

The revo site says its required for stage 2 but I'm gonna call the shop on Monday to see if it's needed or if I can just book it in for the flash

It'll run lean of the tune is written with 4 BAR fuel pressure. The ECU will try and trim the fuel up but I'd be getting one if they spec it.

Gavin

[louis19]

The revo site says its required for stage 2 but I'm gonna call the shop on Monday to see if it's needed or if I can just book it in for the flash

Whoops, I got confused and forgot you were with revo. Just listen to Gav. :cool:

[LZY13B]

All good I'll call the shop Monday and sus it out if I need the upgrade hopefully they can get one for me in time for tune or I'll get one online and wait till next week for stage 2

[NGT18T]

i recommend getting the fuel reg its what the revo site said. i installed 1 b4 i got the stage 2 tune. sourced mine from a v5 bora from a wreckers put a new o-ring on and away i went.
You cant go wrong with stage 2 its got bucket loads of down low torque and that turbo whistle :banana:. i did put a GFB maual boost controller on and felt even better held boost better and spooled quicker

[LZY13B]

Ok called he workshop and they recommend the 4 bar reg for stage 2 problem is looking on eBay there are so many are they all the same for the vw? If someone has a link so I don't get the wrong one that would help cheers

[LZY13B]

Not sure if I should get some random brand off eBay or get a Bosch one like this

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bosch-parts/fuel-pressure-regulator-4-bar/0280160575sj/

[LZY13B]

One of my friends was bored today and called around then turned up at my work this arvo with this :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/7fZ7rmRl-1.jpg

So I'll call the shop tomorrow and hopefully I can book it in for stage 2 on friday

[HAR80N]

4 bar fuel regs are good i got one in my car it smoothed out my idle and its alittle bit better on fuel now

[LZY13B]

Booked in for stage 2 on Friday arvo :cool:

[LZY13B]

Ok just drove the car home on stage 2 and honestly it feels slower :confused: second gear was only hitting 16psi unlike before it was hitting 18psi and it doesn't want to spin the tyres like before so I don't get it :confused: might just be cos it's a hot day. Kinda felt like it had a little more torque around 4K but I was expecting a bit more of a kick

[HAR80N]

it should get better the more you drive it give it time to adjust

[h100vw]

You can't go off a boost gauge in second. It needs loading g up. If it feels slower it probably is. You should go back and tell them. Logging with vcds at a minimum to check it's going what it should.

[LZY13B]

It is in the mid 30s in Sydney atm so that doesn't help but I'll see how it goes and if it doesn't feel right I'll take it back on Friday to get it looked at but I get the feeling I need to buy a TIP to help cos I think that's restricting it a little

[HAR80N]

the stock TIP collapse under high boost so ive read but yeh you should replace that you will see a good gain from a new TIP

[NGT18T]

so hows the car going. does it feel any different from when you got the tune now u have driven it a bit

[louis19]

It is in the mid 30s in Sydney atm so that doesn't help but I'll see how it goes and if it doesn't feel right I'll take it back on Friday to get it looked at but I get the feeling I need to buy a TIP to help cos I think that's restricting it a little

I found a noticeable gain when I changed the TIP on phase 2. I didn't change anything else at the time so it was purely the TIP that I was feeling. Wouldn't say it was a massive gain but certainly felt better between 3-5000rpm.

[LZY13B]

Well after driving it a bit I've noticed more torque over 3k but feels like something is holding it back so a TIP will most likely be next but it felt smoother on stage 1 with just the dump feels like it's running too rich with the 4 bar reg or something :/ I know it's only a 15% increase for stage 2 but was expecting a bit more of a kick and it doesn't fry the tyres in second really so I'm not sure what's going on

[NGT18T]

not spinning tyres is a good thing you got traction. what tyres are you using?

[LZY13B]

not spinning tyres is a good thing you got traction. what tyres are you using?

They are kumo KU19 I believe they are kinda new might be why I have traction lol

[LZY13B]

Ok I've come to the conclusion something isn't right with my car giving it a few hits on my way home it does feel slow and being stage 2 I don't understand why I couldn't even make the tyres spin in second up a hill. When I got the dump put in on stage 1 it felt good had some torque steer hitting full boost quick

It's still hitting 18psi in second and around 19-20psi in 3rd and 4th looking in the bay I can't see anything lose but honestly felt quicker on stage 1 :confused:

[NGT18T]

did u order the TIP? i do feel that not having a larger exhaust is holding my tune back but dont under estimate your little car. i did the same and proved myself wrong coming up against cars that should be faster but weren't. HAR8ON and i go on drives nearly every 2nd week you can tag along if your interested and we can take a look at it.

[sambb]

is your tune designed so that you can road test it yourself and add timing with unisettings/lemmiwinks, similar to the custom code phase 2 system or is your ignition timing considered to be at a "don't touch" maximum?

If you can take some o2 sensor logs that would be ideal to see if you are running pig rich. Alternatively a mechanic you might know might be happy to go for a blat around the block with you with an AFR sensor up the tailpipe.

Pull your plugs and see if they are fouled.

[LZY13B]

Haven't ordered the TIP yet but soon just spent 3k on the car and just had rego turn up for the rx7 so trying to control myself a bit haha
And I can't play with the tune myself it's a revo stage 2 might call the shop and have him take it for a spin and sus it out but honestly it's only really felt this way since I put the 4 bar reg in so I believe it is running rich or just the standard TIP is holding it back

[seangti]

If you have a registered version of VCDS Lite or get hold of ME7 Logger, go log it.

ME7 logger details - 403 Forbidden (http://nefariousmotorsports.com/forum/index.php/topic,837.0title,.html)
ME7 is much more powerful than VCDS for logging and is worth the time setting up. Plus it's free. That will help clarify what's going.

Don't go fiddling with lemmiwinks or unisettings until it's logged.

[sambb]

oh yeah when I mentioned lemmiwinks I wasn't suggesting that you could fiddle your way out of a problem using it - just thought maybe your tune is done in a way that expects you to go and road tune it, and that maybe the source of your problem is that it feels flat and turd because you haven't gotten any timing into it yet. Worth asking the revo people on that one.

[LZY13B]

Well I just ordered a TIP so that will turn up in a few weeks and I'm sure that will be fun to install haha and it is a recommended upgrade for the revo stage 2 so if no good after that it's back to the shop to get looked at but I do get the feeling it's not getting enough air hence why it feels like it's running rich so hopefully the TIP will give me the power I'm looking for

[seangti]

Do you also have the larger air intake, PD160 or pod or something? The stock one is also restrictive, I noticed a nice little gain (more so smoother delivery than a gain as such) going with the PD160 on stage 1 tune.

[LZY13B]

Yes I have the PD160 installed and cut out that flap but no pod just a k&n pan filter but sure if I wanna go pod filter but wouldn't mind the induction noise lol

[LZY13B]

No matter what I do I can get second gear to fry reving it till 5k but no luck. Spoke to the guy who tuned my car and suggested maybe the over sized 3" dump pipe is why I've lost the power down low and don't really feel the good power till 4K but I don't see how that is possible seeing as when I first got the dump installed on stage 1 it was pulling harder and quicker than ever and It was frying and was fighting some torque steer lol

Only really felt the power loss since I put the 4 bar reg on other than that can't really think of anything else unless anyone else has some ideas on what could be causing the problem? He said he can look at he tune for me but I need to wait around 2 weeks till I have some time to go might go over he car tomorrow and see if I can find anything loose but it's really starting to annoy me :mad:

[sambb]

where in sydney are you. flick me a PM. I'm going to be out in sydneys south west tomorrow. You'd have to come to me, can't guarantee anything 'cos I'll be working but I might be able to fit in some logs.

[HAR80N]

put a MBC in between the charge pipe and N75 valve you will pick up huge bottom end power and come on to boost alot faster ive done it to my car and my mates polo that also has revo stage 2 and i added alittle timming to his tune his car feels awesome now

[h100vw]

put a MBC in between the charge pipe and N75 valve you will pick up huge bottom end power and come on to boost alot faster ive done it to my car and my mates polo that also has revo stage 2 and i added alittle timming to his tune his car feels awesome now

Have you logged it to confirm that you haven't created a lean running situation?

[LZY13B]

No I haven't logged anything I don't have the equipment to check this stuff but I really need to go over the car soon and hopefully sort this out

[h100vw]

No I haven't logged anything I don't have the equipment to check this stuff but I really need to go over the car soon and hopefully sort this out

That comment was aimed at HAR80N. Equally, you need to do the same though.

[LZY13B]

Yeah just noticed that lol buts it's Friday and I'm at the pub what do you expect haha

[HAR80N]

Have you logged it to confirm that you haven't created a lean running situation?
yeh its all good i have mine set just to get alittle more zip downlow and still running the same boost level the tune is set for 16.5 17psi

[Water Boy]

put a MBC in between the charge pipe and N75 valve you will pick up huge bottom end power and come on to boost alot faster ive done it to my car and my mates polo that also has revo stage 2 and i added alittle timming to his tune his car feels awesome now

Knock knock.... Who there? Rod BANG

[HAR80N]

Knock knock.... Who there? Rod BANG

been on there for a year now and 20000km :P

[LZY13B]

Going over the car can't really see a problem and I'm coming to the conclusion that it's a coil causing the problems the other day I gave it a rev in second and tried to put my foot down giving it a hit and it just bogged down and didn't want to go had to give it a few taps before it started accelerating again gonna sus out if there are any local shops around my work tomorrow that could do a scan for me and if that's it then it might explain why my car feels like it's getting slower haha

[LZY13B]

Just got a scan done and not showing any faults the only idea he has is that I'm using bad plugs that what I'm using isn't good for so much boost so he is ordering me a set so I'll find out this arvo if that fixes the problem hopefully it's just something small like that or honestly I'm going back to stage 1