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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 16:31

Title: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 16:31
as above just put on rear areo wiper and blue xexons headlights   :smiley:  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Madmax on 16 January 2009, 16:41
Piccies? :smiley:
Were the lights easy to install? Good price?
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Matt_Mk4 on 16 January 2009, 16:47
You'll get addicted now mate you have started!

Get saving  :grin:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 16:49
will get pic up soon need to find the cam  :angry:.

i knw as soon as i start i cnt stop.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: ABOO on 16 January 2009, 17:31
Hahaha.......... :evil:
Another modder snared..........do not resist it.............................................embrace it :evil:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: RTechUK on 16 January 2009, 17:50
Hahaha.......... :evil:
Another modder snared..........do not resist it.............................................embrace it :evil:

The main mod is due Sunday at 10am!!! :grin:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 18:18
Hahaha.......... :evil:
Another modder snared..........do not resist it.............................................embrace it :evil:

The main mod is due Sunday at 10am!!! :grin:

o yes cnt wait nick c u at 10 am boss make sure that kettle is warm  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: ABOO on 16 January 2009, 18:21
Am gonna pm you now Nick about my main mod :evil: Now my mate has decided he doesn't want his X3 doing :undecided:

Be in touch Nick :wink:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: RTechUK on 16 January 2009, 18:58
Am gonna pm you now Nick about my main mod :evil: Now my mate has decided he doesn't want his X3 doing :undecided:

Be in touch Nick :wink:

The X3 stage1 is a must remap, They are so underpowered and torque falls off too soon in the standard form. If he ever drive a remapped version he will soon change his mind.

What day are you looking at ABOO?

Nick
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: ABOO on 16 January 2009, 20:58
I think he will have it done eventually Nick, is just recovering from his christmas visa bill at min :grin:

Have pm'd you buddy.. :wink:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 January 2009, 21:50
I love that fact that you want to upgrade your power without upgrading your brakes and suspension first :laugh: Barmy bar steward.........


Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 21:58
I love that fact that you want to upgrade your power without upgrading your brakes and suspension first :laugh: Barmy bar steward.........




i have the suspension but not the brakes yet will hav to ge them very soon tho
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: bobbarley on 16 January 2009, 22:02
I had mine re-mapped, but didn't do the brakes until a few months afterwards, and my suspension still isn't done.  Doesn't really make much difference to be honest.

I do LOVE my brakes now though, my old ones were clearly sha66ed!  Suspensions being done first half of February :afro:
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 22:07
I had mine re-mapped, but didn't do the brakes until a few months afterwards, and my suspension still isn't done.  Doesn't really make much difference to be honest.

I do LOVE my brakes now though, my old ones were clearly sha66ed!  Suspensions being done first half of February :afro:

happy days had the suspension 4 the old golf b4 i crashed it so i am glad i never put them on other wise i wud of lost them aswell they r coilovers off v-maxx.

what brakes did you get did u uprate the disces aswell bob?
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: bobbarley on 16 January 2009, 22:08
Upgraded the front to a 312mm set up.  Anni carriers, and 312mm Mintex pads and discs.  Car definitely stops a lot crisper.  the old brakes, when I slammed them on, used to make a horrible crunching noise, and the car would lurch when braking.  Now when I brake it's sharp, clean, and gives me more confidence.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 22:12
Upgraded the front to a 312mm set up.  Anni carriers, and 312mm Mintex pads and discs.  Car definitely stops a lot crisper.  the old brakes, when I slammed them on, used to make a horrible crunching noise, and the car would lurch when braking.  Now when I brake it's sharp, clean, and gives me more confidence.

good well have to get them i have seen a full set on ebay carriers discs pads and bolts for front and back dont knw what to do will have to see the cash fund first.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 January 2009, 22:23
I had mine re-mapped, but didn't do the brakes until a few months afterwards, and my suspension still isn't done.  Doesn't really make much difference to be honest.



I don't mean to sound funny,but you are so far of the mark it's untrue.....The mk4 is known for it's crap handling even at 150bhp,if you think you can push anymore than that without sorting out the boat like body roll and understeer first your mad.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 16 January 2009, 22:53
I had mine re-mapped, but didn't do the brakes until a few months afterwards, and my suspension still isn't done.  Doesn't really make much difference to be honest.



I don't mean to sound funny,but you are so far of the mark it's untrue.....The mk4 is known for it's crap handling even at 150bhp,if you think you can push anymore than that without sorting out the boat like body roll and understeer first your mad.



I think his emphasis was more on the brakes, TBH. ;)  Although there is a tangible difference between the 312 & 288mm set-up, I personally believe the 288's with decent pads/discs are up to the job of dealing with 200/210 bhp.

You're right about the suspension, though - It would need sorting on 80 bhp, net alone 150!!!  :D
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 22:57
I had mine re-mapped, but didn't do the brakes until a few months afterwards, and my suspension still isn't done.  Doesn't really make much difference to be honest.



I don't mean to sound funny,but you are so far of the mark it's untrue.....The mk4 is known for it's crap handling even at 150bhp,if you think you can push anymore than that without sorting out the boat like body roll and understeer first your mad.


i hav the coilovers and drop links how hard is it to fit the drop links

I think his emphasis was more on the brakes, TBH. ;)  Although there is a tangible difference between the 312 & 288mm set-up, I personally believe the 288's with decent pads/discs are up to the job of dealing with 200/210 bhp.

You're right about the suspension, though - It would need sorting on 80 bhp, net alone 150!!!  :D
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: bobbarley on 16 January 2009, 22:58
Indeed, I meant the brakes more.  But as for as for the suspension, unless you drive like a complete loon, then it really isn't an issue!  150bhp, or 200bhp, I'm still only going to go around the corner at the same speed.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 January 2009, 23:04
It's not about how fast you go around a corner,but about how flat you corner.I'll take you out in mine to show you the difference.Mk 4's understeer and roll like boats on std suspension.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: bobbarley on 16 January 2009, 23:04
It's not about how fast you go around a corner,but about how flat you corner.I'll take you out in mine to show you the difference.Mk 4's understeer and roll like boats on std suspension.
You're on ;)

You going to Kreme on 28th?
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 23:06
i hav the coilovers and drop links how hard is it to fit the drop links
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 16 January 2009, 23:27
Why have you got drop links,it's an uprated arb that you need which is secured via drop links.

Bobbarely,i won't be a KK's but i'll be at the Rochdale meet.http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/240456.aspx
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 23:36
Why have you got drop links,it's an uprated arb that you need which is secured via drop links.

Bobbarely,i won't be a KK's but i'll be at the Rochdale meet.http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/240456.aspx

yea but if you drop the car more than 50mm the arb will rub on the drive shaft
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: (shakey) on 16 January 2009, 23:40
Why have you got drop links,it's an uprated arb that you need which is secured via drop links.

Bobbarely,i won't be a KK's but i'll be at the Rochdale meet.http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/240456.aspx

yea but if you drop the car more than 50mm the arb will rub on the drive shaft


srrry you r rite got mixed up v-maxx put the drop links in 4 only £20 so i cudnt say no.
Title: Re: 2 new little mods thats the start
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 17 January 2009, 11:10
Why have you got drop links,it's an uprated arb that you need which is secured via drop links.

Bobbarely,i won't be a KK's but i'll be at the Rochdale meet.http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/240456.aspx

yea but if you drop the car more than 50mm the arb will rub on the drive shaft


Which is why you need an uprated front arb with either bigger hoops or one that fits below the driveshafts :rolleyes: