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Hey guys,
Has any one seen or heard of these guys before??? looks like a dual VWR intake... but better....
VW Golf R Intake
Is there any reviews or info on this kit?? looks like a good buy and half the price of APR...
They also do engine covers and FMIC's....
Thoughts?
Its a good product. Better quality, fitment and fuel trims than the VWR intake.
A lot of owners on vwgolf.net.au are running it.
Really!?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
To be honest it looks like it fits in nicer with the battery and fuse box, same styling i mean... I got put off the VWR because to be honest it looks nasty :(
How does it affect the fuel trims when its control by the MAF senor any ways??? or is it in the Air Filter they use?
The cross sectional area of the MAF housing is very important. If its out then this impacts fuel trims. The ECU is capable of compensating up to a certain point but beyond this you can run into trouble.
Scotty,
Tarmac is a user on here and has been selling these for quite some time now, more commonly on vwgolf.net.au as he is a forum sponsor there. He has/is also doing a big turbo project car as well as introducing a new tuning product onto the market. Obviously you have checked out their website!
The intake itself is a Volant intake and was then further developed in conjunction with Tarmac (Ben) once he had completed airflow modelling and requested some design changes. Their claim of an 8kw gain at all 4 wheels was completed on a stock Golf R run on a dyno before and after.
They are based here in Brisbane but are starting to set up an Australia-wide network. They also are developing a range of bolt-on big turbo kits, have just started carbon bonnets and are continually looking to develop their product base for a wide range of vehicles, not just VAG.
If you just want some feedback on the intake, I suggest heading over to the other forum for reviews, etc.
Hope that helps.
Don.
They simply work well, perfect fuel trims which are around stock values which is unfortunately not the case with the VWR and forge wintakes even with their 'fixes'. We've put these on many cars now too
I have one of these and have been very impressed. I think you found my build thread on the other forum - comments there. Ben is great to deal with as well. Send me a PM and I'm happy for you to take a look at the car to help your choice.
If you have VWR Intakes that were purchased through the Australian APR Network that are outside of the factory trim level tolerance, please let us know - info@goapr.com.au - We have had none delivered through the network that have this issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by parso_rex
Over 120 Golf R specific ones delivered through our dealer network & zero problems reported.
There were a batch (not Australian delivered) that may have had a different pipe diameter - that is a warranty issue & can be swapped out at place of purchase.
Cool I will let the owner know although he did tell me it was the revised part. Is there an easy way to tell just by a simple measurement as to which is the newer one and the earlier, or was the fix more than just the pipe internal diameter eg MAF location relative to tube wall or similarQuote:
Originally Posted by Guy_H
Not sure 100% as we never had the supply issue on our batch. I assume the inside diameter of the Maf housing must be slightly different, so if you measure it I'll pull one out of stock to compare for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by parso_rex
Hello,
I've had the Volante intake for ages now. Car runs well and fitment is a breeze.
Aaron
Hi Scott,
Im not on here much but just stumbled across your thread. Im not a sponsor over here so i hope im not breaking any rules, will comment anyway.
Most of the info is on the website but just a bit of info on these:
As others have mentioned the pipe diameter around the MAF area is very important. Being specifically molded cross link poly pipe the diameter is the correct size to give good fuel trims. No other intake using steel piping will be able to do this. The simple fact is unless you do a specific run at a mill (which will be tonnes and tonnes worth) the closest pipe is 2.75 inch. Which is wrong. Im not 100% sure so dont quote me on this but i think other intake in question did a cheap fix by inserting a sleeve into the pipe to help change the diameter. 9/10 cars ive seen with these intakes or other intakes with the same size pipe have had fuel trims out of whack.
Whilst the intakes are manufacture in the US, we modify them in house to help fit out Euro model Golf's as their are some small differences. We also include our own heat shield which helps get a bit of heat way from the MAF sensor which is very sensitive.
We are always here to help, please feel free to ask any questions. We have sold well over 100 of these and im glad to say have had zero problems.
Engine covers are super popular. The intercoolers seem to work well and are good value for money.
Free delivery Australia wide on everything we sell.
Cheers
If you are referring to VWR, they do not use 2.75" pipe, it is a pipe diameter specially drawn to size.
A sleeve was not a fix for AU delivered pipes, so are you referring to the Forge intake pipe? Or are you trying to assume something you know nothing about (VWR Intakes)?
Don't forget, intake size & profile is only one component that can effect fuel trims, there are many more variables & the most common causes are not intakes.
Yes, some other companies are using the incorrect pipe size, being 2.75". Which we all know is wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy_H
Wasnt APR offering warranty replacements a while back guy? If this was just the USA then does Australia still have the old ones that dont work? I believe there was a revised version, doing a quick search makes mention of this sleeve revision here http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ion-85281.html
Im sure i could dig up 10 more related topics if anyone needs them. Maybe i do know what im talking about after all...
So we dont get too far off topic. People should do there own research regarding what intakes work best with our sensitive cars as of course each supplier will back there own product.
Yes, that is correct - if you live in the US & have a US specific intake, you may take it back to APR if you think there is a problem. As you are already aware, our intakes are different, and the AU delivered ones were never a part of the problem - that is why we have never had a warranty issue with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmac
People can do their own research, but also be aware of vendors (who don't even sponsor the forum) casting doubt about other companies products - especially without proof.
The Yanks love to analyse everything though, nearly all who bought a vwr intake over there (well, nearly all forum posters) was also data logging with vcds, how many do that here?
A lot of people do their own logging here now and a lot of cables are shared around between mates too. I have several logs and fault codes for lean fuel trims beyond the specified limit for intakes, 1 in particular but i better not post any up as im not a forum sponsor.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonymy01
Yep, the point I was making was the issue about bad trims for the VWR became very well known about in the US forums, but that is not to say it is a US only issue, it is just it was logged a whole lot less here...
Well I am a sponsor and cannot recommend the Tarmac intake highly enough, especially at the PRICE, which is impossible to beat. Awesome product, credit where credit is due. I'd have one tomorrow. I wish I had such a good intake to sell at such an incredible price. I have recommended lots of people that way, and I have intakes available to me to sell for good profit - I believe in Tarmac's that much - unlike others that just sell you what they have regardless.
Is there anyone install Tarmac intercooler for gti??
My R is wearing "Tarmac" product, admittedly, cosmetic but it stands up to my anally retentive quality control and from what I've been told, read and seen across forums and in person, I have no doubt the rest of the products are quality and based on considerable research, testing and quality control. A big brand name is not always what makes a product "good".Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmac
So I'm tossing up between a few different intakes for my Scirocco R right now, and the 3 contenders i now need to decide on are the Volant, the VWR and the CTS CAI's. Volant (Tarmac) seems to be the best value for money at the moment with CTS coming a close second.
What difference is there in the US manufactured Volant compared to the Tarmac ones sold in AUS?
Volant PowerCore Cold Air Intake Systems for VW (Dry Filter) - Volant PowerCore (Dry Filter) Cold Air Intake 2011-2013 Volkswagon VW Golf R12 2.0 (USA Spec Only)
This store says USA spec only, but really i cant see anything different about it except the cost is about half what we pay here.
Same applies to the others too, just factor in shipping to Aus from the US once you can work it out and then check this against the Aus provider with their own shipping, GST and delivery from a local point and you'll be surprised how it works out. Also the Volant one comes with a heatshield if bought locally
Hi guys
Do you know anything about Tarmac enginering cam follower???
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Best person to ask is Ben, just send him a PM he will get back to youQuote:
Originally Posted by Barbaros
Its made by an American company called HPFPUpgrade. Up to you whether you think its worth the asking price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbaros
No Stocking the cam follower anymore. Only VAG OEM ones. :)
Reviving an old thread:
Would this intake fit a 2007 Jetta 2.0 TFSI? If so, can you retain the original engine cover, or does this have to be removed in order to fit the new intake?
Cheers
Yes it will fit the Jetta. No you cant retain the engine cover.Quote:
Originally Posted by wombat1978
Lucas is spot on, the only way to keep the OEM cover is to cut the back part off it but it's a bigger job than it sounds ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucas_R
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...adyva8ag-1.jpg
I have the intake on my Jetta, couldn't be happier.
Got one of my Octavia, a "little" modification but love it. Much better than the few I've tried before...
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How does it fit in our weird Octavia engine bay?