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Title: From Jap to Vag *27/11/13 car being returned to standard lots of parts for sale
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 February 2012, 20:32
Cheers dude :cool:...

Howdo, Im Chris, im 19 and from the Norwich Area (Get in contact if your local would be cool to put names to faces) Currently working for JCB.
Some of you may know that Iv just switched scene's! This is my old ride a '99 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6 pretty kitted out
From this:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/003-15.jpg)
To this:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/7_ImitateHDR_1-1.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/21_ImitateHDR_1-1.jpg)

Anyway the dub... After a long time sieving through all the 'dogs' that came up this little beauty popped up and would of been rude not to buy it.
'03 GOLF GTI AUQ 1.8T 6speed 180bhp
80'k on the clocks with FSH from VW :cool:
18" MK5 R32 wheels
absolutely immaculate condition and bog standard
week prior to buying had 4 new tyres + clutch

 :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/1e.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2e.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/3e.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/KGrHqYOKo8E5VOmjBTBOdOfQbTQ60_3.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/KGrHqMOKj8E5hhPwJmcBOdOfDJjg60_3.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/KGrHqMOKjcE5mHoELCqBOdOfKvLQ60_3.jpg)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 February 2012, 20:32
Update 23/11/11

Well Ive almost finished sourcing all the bits for R-tech to do there thing with :cool:

A few days after making orders from across the world, menacing things started turning up

A turbo back 3" (all the way) Stainless steel system
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20121216.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20121112.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20121200.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20121504.jpg)

Turbo revs SMIC and Forge T.I.P
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20121709.jpg)
old vs new :sick:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-20130950.jpg)

An uprated recirv valve with three different spring ratings
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/recirc.jpg)

Forge Actuator
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/actuator.jpg)

Uprated silicone boost pipes
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/hoses.jpg)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 February 2012, 20:33
Update 27/11/11

Well being a sunday it was time for the weekly bath. (unfortunaley I didnt get any pics before hand, although im sure it would offended the majority of you  :sick: the joys of being a country boy  :grin:)

Anyway heres the outcome
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144320.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144338.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144411.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144424.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144439.jpg)

I recently purchased some cluster rings, so follwed a guide on the interwebb and got cracking
Granted there not to everyones taste but I think they look better than just a bare cluster
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144542.jpg)

I was also sick of looking at the wooden trim and gear nob so aqquired some brushed ali vinyl and had fun wrapping them along with fitting my new gear nob and gaitor
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144559.jpg)

these turned up last week and after alot of head scratching I soon realised you had to rip the old ones off with brute force  :grin:. Havent got around to fitting the rest pedal yet but I might just get a gti one off ebay
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144630.jpg)

Well when everyone was saying how long it would take to change a tip admitedly I did laugh and think you were all crazy... Well you certainly proved me wrong, dont want to be changing that again anytime soon  :rolleyes:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144707.jpg)

and a quick pic of the uprated recirv valve
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27144712.jpg)

Ive had these a while but didnt have a project at the time so will add them now, my depos with a 10,000k xeon bulbs and 100w high beam :cool: (Not sure why they appear green but there deffinitely not  :grin:)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27151922.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27151849.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27151900.jpg)
and lastly some White xenon numberplate bulbs
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-11-27151940.jpg)

Next update will be next week  :laugh:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 February 2012, 20:33
Update 12.02.12

Well this is going to be a big update in one hit as I simply havent had enough time recently to do it as it happens  :cry:

Well following on from last time I had the 3" turbo back non res exhaust fitted :cool: At first I was a bit devious with the price-fitment but  :shocked: it fits like you would expect an oem part to fit and Im never one to say this but I would say its fairly underpriced for what you get. I must say it has free'd up a fair bit of power, the throttle response combined with the forge tip and exhaust is 10 times better and the noise it makes  :shocked: ....... wot sounds like a boxxer engine :grin: and even though its a 3" non res exhaust its suprisingly not that loud and I have learnt how to make it pop  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-12-04150450.jpg)

Heat transfer on the down pipe  :tongue:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-12-04150441.jpg)

I also forgot how much stuff I had collected for my remap  :grin:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2011-12-17120322-1.jpg)

Well an egay induction kit came up fairly cheap because someone had bent the end of the ali section so I snapped that up and with a bit of heat and TLC I managed to get in sphericle again  :laugh:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10134929.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10134949.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10142536.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10142956.jpg)

Cold air feed anyone :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10140614.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10141141.jpg)

A spare of the moment bargain came up so thought id buy it  :tongue:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10141546.jpg)

Someone on here was selling a boost gauge so thought id get it so I can keep an eye on levels, its goes up to around 12psi then settles at a solid 10psi, is this about right for a standard auq 180!?
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10225902.jpg)

Also picked up a full set of bora vents and an arm rest so cracked on with fitting them  :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-12151429.jpg)

Well It has been hideously cold In Norfolk   :shocked:
so as expected the gritting force have been going ott....  :lipsrsealed:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/407383_2612501277441_1402314265_32088475_325573724_n.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-04233355.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-05123832.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-04233331.jpg)

the aftermath :angry:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10143110.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10143027.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10143035.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-10143054.jpg)

The outcome  :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-01-2915_ImitateHDR_1.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-01-2915_ImitateHDR_1-1.jpg)

I purchased a forge map adaptor for my fmic so the pipework is currently with an ali welder getting murged into the system but im expecting that back next week so then I can fit that then thats me all ready for Rtech to do there thing with a custom stage 2 remap :cool:

all comments welcome :smiley:

cheers

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: travisreeve on 12 February 2012, 20:40
Looking good mate.. Im from north walsham, just down the road
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 February 2012, 22:16
Looking good mate.. Im from north walsham, just down the road
Cheers  :cool: do you ever go out in Norwich?

seriously looking forward to my remap :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Wayne on 12 February 2012, 23:50
Looks really nice :afro:

Standard boost on an AUQ is 7/8psi so yours may already been remaped
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: stow1985 on 12 February 2012, 23:58
Nice...
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 13 February 2012, 12:33
Looks really nice :afro:

Standard boost on an AUQ is 7/8psi so yours may already been remaped

Orite that is interesting, not sure how accurate the boost gauge is mind you was only a cheap one  :lipsrsealed:

soon see when I get down to r-tech  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: andynorfolk on 15 February 2012, 21:04
alright mate... i'm from attleborough, looks like a sweet ride you've got there!  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 February 2012, 20:28
alright mate... i'm from attleborough, looks like a sweet ride you've got there!  :smiley:

Really no Way, I actually Live in Wymondham so a stone throw away  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 February 2012, 20:50
Update 25/02/12

Well Ive had a fairly productive weekend and lush weather to enjoy it in  :cool:.

Soo Where do I begin  :laugh:

Take one Forge map sensor and a dremel with cutting piece =
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-18101924.jpg)

Add a pipe work section and an Alli welder =
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-18102239.jpg)

Then the dismantling began
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-18104656.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-18104649.jpg)

Untill you see this on the floor  :lipsrsealed:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25150837.jpg)


 :rolleyes:....  the aircon randomly turned it self on and after tucking this hose out the way to fit the IC pipe work, the outter edge of the fan slit through it  :angry:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26160815.jpg)

Annoying expensive mistake £25 antifreeze £25 + VAT for hose
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25150852.jpg)

Also Got myself a short Shifter for my 6Speed box  :laugh:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25144331.jpg)

Theres so much less throw in the shifting now, it really is worth doing for the sake of £50 fine ones.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25144755.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25144534.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25150812.jpg)

After having a little play last weekend with fitment etc, I soon realised that I wasnt supplied with the right size coupling that comes off the hotside of the turbo, so ordered one and recieved in time for fitment
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-25155834.jpg)

After dismantling the front I picked the right size adaptor for the Forge map sensor
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26144317.jpg)

Roughly implace
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-18113607.jpg)

Atached fully clamped up :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170051.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170154.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170145.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170044.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170137.jpg)

This area needs a good sort out, everythings so tight, bit worried about hose kinking  :undecided:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170100.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170128.jpg)

Quote of the day... 'GO BIG..... OR GO HOME'  :grin:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26172008.jpg)

Didnt even have to cut the crash bar  :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26172641.jpg)

Plenty of room between FMIC, Aircon Rad & Coolant rad  :cool:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26172702.jpg)

Got too dark for the bumper so im going to tackle it this week  :cool:

thanks for your time, comments/constructive critisism welcome  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Wayne on 26 February 2012, 21:40
Excellent work :afro: looks spot on.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: topher on 26 February 2012, 21:47
you have your pressure reg valve for the breather in backwards fella.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Toby on 26 February 2012, 21:58
You call that big?? Get outa here  :laugh:
 :laugh:

Looks like your making good progress.

I went biggg




(http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/tobe1990/8eac58c0.jpg)

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: andynorfolk on 26 February 2012, 22:51
hit me up on fb man 'andy wharton' my mate has a 1.8t running 225bhp... should give him a drag :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 February 2012, 12:08
Excellent work :afro: looks spot on.
Cheers wayne :cool: can't see there being too much number to trim either, can't see what all the fuss about is with the toyo sports  coolers :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 February 2012, 12:12
you have your pressure reg valve for the breather in backwards fella.

good spot my friend  :smiley: didnt even realise  :grin:

Going to get a catch can and delete some of that.pipe work with some good guidance off friendly users on here... :drool:!?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 February 2012, 12:13
hit me up on fb man 'andy wharton' my mate has a 1.8t running 225bhp... should give him a drag :P
Just added you bud :cool: small world hey  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: andynorfolk on 27 February 2012, 18:50
you go to any meets round these parts?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 February 2012, 22:16
you go to any meets round these parts?
I normally go to ther FYC meets at thetford, thrived got there first meet of the year in norwich in a few weeks, dunno if you've heard about it!? :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: andynorfolk on 27 February 2012, 22:51
as if! i go to all the fyc meets aha the meet on the 17th should be epic
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag 26.02.12*Whoosh Bang Pop*
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 March 2012, 12:28
06/03/12 Update

Well Following on from last time A Fair bit has happened again.

After a little bit of trimming the bumper slid straight on

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-28123558.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-28123608.jpg)

Due to having Air con lines and pumps dotted about this is the best fit I got using the pre-bent Ali pipe work, Could do with sitting about an inch to the right but I’l address this later in time. But for the money and the feed back of the Toyosport FMIC kit I was expecting a MUCH worse battle/ finish on my hands, but VERY pleased with the outcome.

Some random Night Shots

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-28200611.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-28215746.jpg)

Followed by a trip to the Dealers… Oldest car there yet the cleanest. Got Some really nice feedback off some customers and staff members about my motor which is always nice to hear.

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-01175625.jpg)

Picked up a Service kit and the new hose her ready for the Stage 2 Remap

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04100100.jpg)

Not bad prices either, will definitely be using the Dealer from now on!

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04100211-1.jpg)

Trying to follow my Stealth OEM look I had a genius plan which I think has worked wonders…. Il the pictures do the talking

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-03154558.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-03155017.jpg)

Much Better
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-03164908.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-03164939.jpg)

After Finding this little Gem of a ‘How to’ http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/265756.aspx  I bit the bullet and jumped in at the deep end. This is the most nerve racking thing I’ve done so far and I cant thank the guy enough for creating such an easy step by step guide. Everything went exceptionally smooth, So smooth in fact I didn’t even have to reach for the airline and Gun!
All in all its taken the best part of 3 days. But here in Norfolk we really have been fighting with really sh!tty weather to the point where I actually put my dads fishing gear on!

What can go wrong with a 26 page ‘how to’ print out

‘The Bible’

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05215219.jpg)


Up she goes

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04122758.jpg)

Out she gushes

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04122829.jpg)

Down pipe removed

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04130441.jpg)

Removal of top bay

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04122813.jpg)

Removal of bottom

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04130452.jpg)

Almost there

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05101948.jpg)

Top mount K03s anyone!?

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05101925.jpg)

Forge Actuator with yellow spring vs old tired OEM

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05104856.jpg)

3 Turn Preload set up

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05111336.jpg)

Having a little Clean out

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-04163714.jpg)

All attached and fully set up

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05114223.jpg)

Really like this picture

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-05114157.jpg)

Few more little bits from the dealers, Banjo bolt washers for oil/coolant lines and bonnet trigger

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-06114124.jpg)

Off comes the sumps for a check/clean

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-06130802.jpg)

Both spanking clean

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-06125909.jpg)

And ready to be attached again
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-06131301.jpg)

Also got a small bit of footage. I think I may have kinked one off the hoses to the recirc valve hence the turbo flutter!?  Il take a peak at the weekend.

Bloody ESP kicking in haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbTKh4qr4Rk&context=C3ce5599ADOEgsToPDskJnwBafg1JWF1VlDgwWvTsm

Yes that the sound of a dedicated Missus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4itA02hVdiI&context=C3e922a5ADOEgsToPDskJFTNVHH-2N5r8ggRb3mt2E

All comments welcome

Cheers for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: BISSONE on 07 March 2012, 13:01
Hats off to you for doing that, my mate 2 years ago had a blocked pick up pipe and killed his turbo and i helped him change his turbo...freezing cold over the christmas period horrible cramped job so fair play to you for doing it lol.  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: DanChave on 07 March 2012, 13:08
Strong work so far mate! Welcome to the VAG camp :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: SoundillusioN on 07 March 2012, 13:21
Sterling work so far... I would get a tad annoyed with cooler pipes poking out after a while, the black does help though.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Wayne on 07 March 2012, 13:40
Excellent work so far, looking really good :afro:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 March 2012, 19:02
Cheers guys hearing praise like that really makes it all worth while  :cool:

I like to do things right the first time, so try and make the best out of it  :laugh:

I have a plan with the 2 cooler pipes but Il address them later in time!

will look into getting my car booked in with R-tech around the 20th of this month as Its pay day and Ive got some holiday to take  :grin:

Im hoping to make some healthy figures with my spec;

*AUQ180
*85k miles
*Forge Tip
*Forge actuator (yellow spring)
*Toyosport FMIC
*Toyosport CAI kit
*3" SS Turbo back non res exhaust
*Uprated Recirc valve.

Im away with work in Leciester on fri/sat but hope to do a small update on sunday  :wink:

thanks for looking
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: andynorfolk on 07 March 2012, 20:27
looks sick mate, just need a stainless turbo manifold and you should get some sweet gains with a map :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 March 2012, 22:21
Cheers andy :cool: have had a look for a manifold but have.had no joy :cry:

Soon I can start on cosmetics  :cool:

Roll on FYC I say should be pretty mad  :laugh:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: andynorfolk on 07 March 2012, 22:42
there's loads on ebay! aha
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: stow1985 on 07 March 2012, 23:34
Great work...

Nice vid's too!  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Scott D on 08 March 2012, 00:48
sounds good in the vids and some awesome work.

notice much difference after changing the actuator?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 08 March 2012, 10:03
The ones on ebay have the t** flange :sad:

Cheers guys, noticed it pulls a bit better now but I dont think there will be much gains untill remap unless your standard actuator is dead :evil:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: scarr89 on 08 March 2012, 21:49
Cracking work mate, loads of effort put in...and I'm sure you'll be rewarded  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 07.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 18 March 2012, 18:51
18/03/2012

Here I find myself again :grin: not alots gone down since last time if im honest, Been Pretty busy at work but I have found time to do a few subtle things...

Was the First Meeting of the year for my Local car Club this saturday just gone and wow... what a turn out, was quite litteraly hundreds of people turned up  :cool: to the point where we got moved of three seperate plots :laugh:. I met Andynorfolk off hear up there which was pretty cool putting a face to a name, nice meeting you dude :cool: probably see you at the next one.

Sorry for the crap Pictures the lighting was pretty bad  :lipsrsealed:

My red I and my pals 'R, Teg & VXR

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-17214643.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-17214711.jpg)

I Ordered a load of bits during last week which turned up but Havent had time to fit them  :cry:

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18175337.jpg)

*Catch Can
*2 meters of 19mm id hose
*x2 19mm-15mm adaptors
*x1 19mm T piece
*10mm braided hosing
*15mm Silicone hosing

Since I lost a rear mudguard within the first few days of owning her  :grin: I decided to get rid of them all :cool:
Not sure why I took so long doing this as it makes the car look so much nicer!

Went and brought some Hamerite and cracked on with doing my calipers, think its a really nice colour contrast

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18123920.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18130025.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18130017.jpg)

Finished off with some Simoniz tyre dressing  :smiley:

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18123908.jpg)

Ive recently Had to replace both my handbrake problems due to them bring seized, apparently this Is a common issue on the mk4's SO I found a nice how to with a fix for a few quid of the dealer, They clip into the caliper and the arm to retract it. as this is why the cables stretch and corrode after time

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-18175422.jpg)

Expect an update this week  :wink:

thanks for looking
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 28.03.12*
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 March 2012, 20:01
car looked quality mate!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 28.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 18 March 2012, 21:18
car looked quality mate!

As did yours dude!! Loved the Golf section we had going on at 'Racy :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 28.03.12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 March 2012, 18:17
UPDATE 22/03/12

What lovely weather weve had here in Norfolk the past week, Dare I say summer has officialy started!? :lipsrsealed:

Well...... A few of the lads at work knew ive been desperately waiting for some bits to arrive and today I was working out in the yard when a courier pulls up, Thought ahh brilliant hopefully its for me carried on working knowing that one of the office lot would sign for it bla bla bla. Anyway 10/15mins pass and I get called in for a Brew and was announced that a parcel had indeed arrived for me. Brilliant I thought, quickly finished off what I was doing then headed in.

Sat down and there was the legit parcel all addressed to me bla bla bla, Started carefully opening it up and sieving through all the polystryine and card.... Well F#CK me, My heart sunk as my blood level rose  :angry:

Infront of me was this...
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-22171126.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-22171145.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-22171158.jpg)

Well  :shocked:  :angry: I didnt know what to do the f#cking thing almost got launched accross the workshop, Not only had I recieved a different turbo, its an absolutely knackered:cry: though great Ive been scammed big time.

then a few of the lads came in and started winding me up that I had been mugged off which really wasnt helping seeing I was getting closer to exploding  :grin: then they all burst out laughing and handed me another parcel  :rolleyes:

ripped the new one apart and inside this beautiful looking GEM greeted me  :smug:
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-22144843.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-03-22144938.jpg)

Got well and truely stitched up  :grin: :grin:

Should of known something was up at the beggining seeing as everyone I work with are top notch wind up merchants :grin:

What they'd done is gone through the engine warranty box and found a turbo has a snapped turbine under a year old :shocked: and parcelled it up for me  :sick:


The new blower Is a brand New Genuine OEM K* series with all gaskets and fitting  :cool: :smug:

Sorry for the life story  :grin:

thanks for reading will be updating again very soon  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: leigh_harty on 22 March 2012, 22:23
You know who your real mates are!!! Hahaha

Revenge is always sweet  :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: murraymint on 22 March 2012, 22:29
 :grin: :grin: epic!

Nicer blower tho  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 23 March 2012, 10:01
 :grin: was an epic wind up, was even getting stirred up about it via text last nightfrom other colleagues, word is spreading round work  :laugh: will no doubt go down in history  :cool:

Roll on the map, promised myself no more buying untill its been mapped.

Going for some nice figures  :tongue:

Cheers for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 23 March 2012, 10:20
That is pure an utter genius! :cool: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Car is looking good too :afro:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 23 March 2012, 13:56
Tell me about it :laugh: still laughing about.it today.

Gonna ring rtech tomorrow and.get.booked in  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *SCAMMED 22/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 25 March 2012, 21:44
Update 25.03.28

Following on from a few updates ago I fitted my catch can :cool:

Could I please have some clarrification as to whether ive installed right!?

*T'd off the rocker cover, one going going back down to the oilfilter housing area other going to one side of the catch can.
*Blanked off two nipples on the underside of the inlet manifold.
*Blanked off one side of the y piece that goes onto the side of the inlet manifold, think it has something to do with the brake bolster.
*other side of the catch can to the oil puck on tip !?!?

out with the old
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24180730.jpg)

Look at the sludge that gets recirculated back into the intake  :shocked:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24154325.jpg)

Take one pointless fuse box
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24152033.jpg)

Reroute its components :wink:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24153135.jpg)

Its new home
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25144607.jpg)

mounted
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25144616.jpg)

Jumble of pipework :angry:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24171019.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24171012.jpg)

The springs for the handbrake it was talking about the other day
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-24135220.jpg)

The weekly detail  :smiley:

Take the country side and put an urban twist on it....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170347.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170553.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170521.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170512.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170501.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170442.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170422.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170408.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170337.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170317.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170259.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170247.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170233.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170204.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-25170156.jpg)

Sorry for the pictures :grin: got a bit carried away  :lipsrsealed:

thanks for reading, all comments welcome  :smiley:

Adioss
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: murraymint on 25 March 2012, 22:09
Cars looking good!  :cool: ain't nothing like a bit of self whoring!  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 March 2012, 09:44
Tidy work... Looks good, a little drop and it will be perfect.  :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 March 2012, 18:13
Cheers guys  :cool: this is certainly going to be a keeper!

Lowering its deffinitely on the cards :wink: although I'm still a bit confused with lowering springs and arbs etc and whats needed? ?

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: andynorfolk on 26 March 2012, 18:23
coilovers all the way mate :D
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 March 2012, 21:50
coilovers all the way mate :D

Even though I know it will end up being a massive ball ache like on the previous ride :grin: I am pretty tempted  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: andynorfolk on 26 March 2012, 22:07
pretty sure they're pretty similar to the mk2 coilovers in which case they're a piece of p1ss and won't take you long at all, they're cheap too for budget ones :D

let me know if you need a hand at all :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 March 2012, 12:15
pretty sure they're pretty similar to the mk2 coilovers in which case they're a piece of p1ss and won't take you long at all, they're cheap too for budget ones :D

let me know if you need a hand at all :P


I might just take you up on that offer  :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 28 March 2012, 22:06
Can anyone clarify if I've plumbed in my catch can right? :)

Also is it normal to show up on my boost gauge on idle at -30 since fitting the catch can  as begore it used to sit at -20!?

Cheers guys
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *No More S#it 25/03/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 01 April 2012, 20:20
Update 01/04/12

APRIL FOOOOLS  :grin:  :grin:

Took a trip to my local dealers on satdee to see what I could waste my money on haha
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31130341.jpg)


Also got myself a W8 light to match the bora vents :cool:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/w8.jpg)

and fitted, so much nicer and clears the screen alot better than before
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31131538.jpg)

Whipage
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31155159.jpg)

3.6 liter, 40 vavle, twin turbo, 330bhp
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31133000.jpg)

the out come, didnt have time to get it stuck down
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-01190113.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-01190713.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-01190736.jpg)


? :smug: ??
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31173223.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-03-31173234.jpg)

Even though Ive just brought a brand new genuine OEM K series K03s turbo to try and solve my oil burning issue she has been booked in for good messure to get the following replaced;

 :nerd:
Head gasket
cylinder head skim
valve stem oil seals
timing belt
water pump

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??

all comment welcome

cheers for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen 01/04/12*
Post by: Wayne on 01 April 2012, 21:07

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??


You can get them however the view seems to be stick with the plastic version it is modified now and much safer than the metal version if it seizes
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen 01/04/12*
Post by: Chris#101 on 02 April 2012, 12:26

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??


You can get them however the view seems to be stick with the plastic version it is modified now and much safer than the metal version if it seizes

Cheers wayne, I take it that its the OEM VW that has been modified to be stronger!?

any idea on price?

has there been a few isssues with metal ones seizing?

thanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: topher on 02 April 2012, 12:54
i've heard the stories but never actually seen one seize up, i have however now seen 2 of the metal impeller type start leaking due to premature bearing wear.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: Chris#101 on 02 April 2012, 19:58
Orite that is interesting Chris, plastic one it is then  :nerd:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 April 2012, 21:08
i've heard the stories but never actually seen one seize up, i have however now seen 2 of the metal impeller type start leaking due to premature bearing wear.

my previous metal water pump leaked due to this
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: bricey on 05 April 2012, 21:13
chris i may know you i lived around there for a long time
but moved to iow as im a grandad and love the quiet life lmao
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 07 April 2012, 12:25
chris i may know you i lived around there for a long time
but moved to iow as im a grandad and love the quiet life lmao

Told you the first step was admitting it, i offer my congratulations  :laugh:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *Car stolen :(*
Post by: Chris#101 on 08 April 2012, 19:55
chris i may know you i lived around there for a long time
but moved to iow as im a grandad and love the quiet life lmao

Oreally where abouts were you from chap? :)

Projects gone a bit quite at the minute ladies and gents as im saving up  :lipsrsealed: :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 May 2012, 20:55
UPDATE 07/05/12

Long time no speak and all that jazz, Thought id give you a bank holiday monday update.

Ive been hoarding alot back recently due to having hardly anytime free time.

I managed to bag myself a bit of a bargain :cool:, anyone want to guess what  :grin:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-25_120913.jpg)

I also managed to break my drivers side bora vent  :sad:, Basically the slates have got a tiny plastic pin on each end which is attached to a lobe which inturn follows the control of opening/closing mechanism... yep I maganged to break alot of them off which just used to annoy me so I purchased another one
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-29_163057.jpg)

some other bits I have been hoarding
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-28_203200.jpg)

Yep you probably guessed right, genuine brushed ali
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-04-28_203225.jpg)

Also managed to sort out the wiring for the w8 light so its a simple plug and play  :cool:


I thought Id try and be a bit original here and im quite pleased with the outcome, normally im not a big fan of the stuff but I think this is a nice subtle finish  :cool:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-02_124600.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-02_124617.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/4.jpg)

Also aquired a OEM POLO aerial of a forum member
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1.jpg)

General over look of the interior currently
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-02_125544.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-02_125631.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-02_233544.jpg)

Big thumbs up for wazzer for organsing the groub buy on these, shame it didnt end to well always one who ruins things  :cry:
15mm spacers, 10mm spacers x20 m14 x1.5 x 42mm wheel bolts
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_113624.jpg)

Have absolutely fallen in love with the plates  :grin: cant stop looking at them
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_113617.jpg)

Mr postman turned up not long after with my rockor 35mm lowering springs & 2 meters of 4mm silicone pipe
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_114148.jpg)

Let the stance work begin

Front before
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_163858.jpg)

Front after
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_163811.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_163828.jpg)

Rear before
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_163845.jpg)

Rear after
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_163836.jpg)

Desperately after a 25th anni splitter then I can officialy say I love my front end haha
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_192521.jpg)

and the rear
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-05_225804.jpg)

got half way doing my suspension after using the how to guide to realise that the front topmount bushes are looking alot worse for ware so i had to postbone that :sad: but on a happy note I got to take a trip out to the dealers  :cool:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-05-07_140736.jpg)

so I plan to re attempt the suspension next weekend.

I also have something coming from across the pond which should be here in the next few weeks  :drool: anyone want to take a guess?

all comments and critisism welcome

cheers
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: tdi_blu on 07 May 2012, 21:01
Some very nice parts youve got there love the door handles very nice along with a very sweet looking mk4 that will look even better once its lowered.. :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 07 May 2012, 22:40
All very tasteful stuff so far and good thread updates too. Keep it up man. :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: Podge92 on 07 May 2012, 22:51
i need to get a job in jcb, im 19 aswell man, i have a mk3 1.4, not the best looking one in the world, looking to upgrade to a mk4, mayby run this mk3 into the ground, however its a nice solid shell, but with them so cheap i could probably get a well sorted one for what it would cost me to get it looking right.
i could never dream of affording to insure a 1.8 this year!

any way man it looks lovely and by the looks of things has had a lot of work done already, much has it skinned you ? :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 May 2012, 09:10
Just read thro this thread and it's all looking good pal, LMAO to what your work colleagues did with your turbo...
You need to do something with those seats tho!

Keep up the good work :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: T_J_G on 08 May 2012, 11:40
If that's genuine R32 trim where's the cup holder logo?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: AD1.8T on 08 May 2012, 18:34
As above mate there should be a little cup on the cup holder i think it might be net optic stuff thats been sanded down as they look to smooth ie no grainy lines if that makes sence?? Hope you never paid over the odds dude ! Either way mahoosive upgrade from wood lol and i like the little carbon twist
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: andynorfolk on 08 May 2012, 18:37
loving the updates man, bit disappointed you opted for springs ant not coilies though :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: Chris#101 on 08 May 2012, 21:18
Cheers for the feed back guys  :cool: I think you could say Ive got the dub bug  :sick: :grin:

Some very nice parts youve got there love the door handles very nice along with a very sweet looking mk4 that will look even better once its lowered.. :wink:

Cheers man, I was checking out your waggon this evening :cool: so swish come on along way, really like it! Yess im desperate to get the lowss sorted out but figured id be wasting my time doing it last weekend with the bushes the way they are  :lipsrsealed:

All very tasteful stuff so far and good thread updates too. Keep it up man. :smiley:

 :cool: thanks bud, the threads finally starting to pick up with feed back which is always nice to hear  :smiley:, keep popping back for some big updates  :cool:

i need to get a job in jcb, im 19 aswell man, i have a mk3 1.4, not the best looking one in the world, looking to upgrade to a mk4, mayby run this mk3 into the ground, however its a nice solid shell, but with them so cheap i could probably get a well sorted one for what it would cost me to get it looking right.
i could never dream of affording to insure a 1.8 this year!

any way man it looks lovely and by the looks of things has had a lot of work done already, much has it skinned you ? :)

I landed on my feet big time getting employed by Watling JCB, been there for just over 6 months now, I wasnt the best educated lad thats for sure. So this proves its not all about grades on a bit of paper. All of this has happened by working bloody hard and saving even bloody harder, Granted this isnt as fast moving and exciting as some threads on here but youve got to remember im only 20 and everything has been paid for legitly off my own back, Car + Tax + Insurance + Mods + fuel not palming off the rentals like some lads I know  :lipsrsealed:. Good things come to those deserve it chapp  :smiley:

Just read thro this thread and it's all looking goid pal, LMAO to what your work colleagues did with your turbo...
You need to do something with those seats tho!

Keep up the good work :wink:

 :cool: cheers pal, slowly getting there  :grin:. I know haha still to this day it makes me cringe, should of known something was a bit fishy  :grin: massive bunch of wind ups  :cool:
Not a fan of the seats then ehh  :grin: what would you recomend?

If that's genuine R32 trim where's the cup holder logo?

As above mate there should be a little cup on the cup holder i think it might be net optic stuff thats been sanded down as they look to smooth ie no grainy lines if that makes sence?? Hope you never paid over the odds dude ! Either way mahoosive upgrade from wood lol and i like the little carbon twist

I just assumed it was genuine!? deffinitely alli and deffinitely has vw logo and part numbers on the back :huh: I know what you mean about the 'grainy lines' for some reason the camera hasnt picked them up  :huh:

but either way for the price I paid I dont care if its genuine brushed alli or not its 100x better than the wooden dash, certainly wont be losing any sleep over the matter  :grin: :smiley:

loving the updates man, bit disappointed you opted for springs ant not coilies though :P

Annnndyy cheers boss, this is only a temporary lowering solution dont you worry chap  :wink: again for the price I paid for them new it would of been rude not too  :grin:

How did the first daily dub meet go? sorry I couldnt make it, been tied up big time recently  :cry:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: andynorfolk on 08 May 2012, 21:23
good lad! went alright thanks, had a few really nice cars turn up

gonna organise a cruise to the beach one weekend soon if you're up for it :D
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *wank holiday weekend update*
Post by: Chris#101 on 24 May 2012, 21:03
UPDATE 24.05.12

Look what the postman dropped off today  :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/wm14.jpg)

Anyone want to guess what it is ?? :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 24.05.12 Hey Mr.Postman look at me...*
Post by: Chris#101 on 25 May 2012, 18:50
Well that game went down at treat.......... :grin:

For those that are interested it was my devils own W.M.I kit and 4 quartz tank:smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/wm6.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/wm7.jpg)

Have found a bio fuel supplier very local who sells 99.9% virgin grade methanol for 80pence a liter  :laugh:

Also recently purchased a jom splitter off a forum member, going to start rubbing it down in the evenings :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/wm5.jpg)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 25.05.12 666 Devils**
Post by: Dave_IOW on 25 May 2012, 19:20
Company on eBay?

Took me ages to find some that could be delivered and paid nearly £20 for 4 litres!

Soon found someone selling it at 50p a litre in England though!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 25.05.12 666 Devils**
Post by: Chris#101 on 25 May 2012, 20:39
Company on eBay?

Took me ages to find some that could be delivered and paid nearly £20 for 4 litres!

Soon found someone selling it at 50p a litre in England though!

Got the WMI kit from http://www.methanol-injection.co.uk/

Bruce sorted me out  :cool:

and this is where il be getting my methanol from, only a 15miles drive  :cool:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METHANOL-99-95-VIRGIN-GRADE-BIO-DIESEL-PRODUCTION-/330736133114?pt=UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Lab_Supplies_ET&hash=item4d0168e3fa

Am I right in thinking your running a WMI kit dave?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *UPDATE 25.05.12 666 Devils**
Post by: Chris#101 on 04 June 2012, 14:42
UPDATE 04/06/12

Half way through the year already :huh: bloody madness I tell you dunno where the times gone  :grin:


Been a busy lad recently so following on from last time :cool:........

When and got me some paint didnt I

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil3.jpg)

No particular order, but really impressed so far considering its done by rattle, Has orange peel as expected but it hasnt been flatted yet and needs several clear coats but getting there

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in1.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/m3.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/m4.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/m5.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/m6.jpg)

I also bagged my self an absolute bargain of the bay  :cool: infact Id rather not say how much for I paid for it because you would cry  :grin:

Genuine Anni rear valance with exahaust cut out, colour coded in LC9Z  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/ani.jpg)

The important bit  :tongue:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/ani2.jpg)

Thought Id change my pollen filter considering I havent changed it yet  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil2.jpg)

old and new

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil.jpg)

Anyhow...... :cool:

Following on from last time :drool:

Went and picked up 50 liters of 99.95% virgin grade methanol at 80pence a litre. Ive been advised to do 50/50 water meth so that little lot should last me a while  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/m1.jpg)
Now for the install  :wink:.

First thing I did was drilled the tank so I could fit the inline filter and main feed from the tank. Might of got a bit carried away with the 'dab of silicone around the edge just to eliminate any pottential leaks in the future'  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in6.jpg)

Front end dismantling to mount injector

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in12.jpg)

After speaking to a few people who have already installed W.M.I I found the best place to mount the injector was after the intercooler allowing maximum time for the water meth to cool down the charged air.

after marking the spot and making sure the injector would be hidden and free from obstruction I drilled, tapped & sealed it in  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in10.jpg)

different angle

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in11.jpg)

Next was too route the feed line from the injector to pump.

VW kindly thought whilst desigining the golf about the possibility of enthusiasts installing W.M.I kits and such things and created an extra 'alley' for the line to clip into  :drool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in8.jpg)

Bit more routing

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in9.jpg)

For optimum access I decided to mount the manual boost solenoid here for ease of changing the boost the W.M.I kicks in at 7psi

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in4.jpg)

I Figured Id like the pump hidden out the way, whilst having the tank at an easy filling place so decided to mount things like this!

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in3.jpg)

(parcel shelf removed for purpose of picture)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/in2.jpg)

Now for a little review. Well.... For the money it has cost (Sub £300) this has been the most beneficial/noticeable mod I have done and bearing in mind you get optimum results with a map (WHICH I HAVENT DONE) this really has been my favourite noticeable mod. Installing was a piece of cake, It litterialy consists of earthing the pump & solenoid, Live battery + to the pump, 12v ignition feed to the pump, vacumm feed to the solenoid and away you go! I dont have vag com so couldnt tell you of any actuall intake temperatures, how ever after a hard run (and I mean hard  :tongue:) the intake plenum is ice cold to touch (quite litteraly). Having the hot fmic pipe so close to the manifold it is quite amazing the temperature difference between when the charged air comes out of the turbo to the charged air that enters the inlet plenum :cool:. As far as useage im doing about 2 tanks to a full tank of fuel which I dont think is too bad!
ALL IN ALL I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND GETTING ONE :cool:

Just a few pictures of the car

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil8.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil6.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil5.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/fil4.jpg)

Now It really is time to get this mapped :grin: Ive put it off for so long but I think im pretty close to maxxing the K03s out :grin:

so the spec is

*AUQ180
*87k miles
*K03s
*99' RON fuel
*DEVILSOWN 6-30 PSI W.M.I kit
*CRAFT '42  3" turbo back non res exhaust system
*TOYOSPORTS C.A.I
*TOYOSPORTS F.M.I.C
*FORGE T.I.P
*FORGE actuator yellow spring
*FORGE 007P (soon to have)
*PCV simplified - oil catch can
*N249 valve delete

I think thats everything haha

thanks for reading, comments welcome :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: dom on 04 June 2012, 15:42
Awesome :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 04 June 2012, 18:32
This is coming along very nicely. 
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: scarr89 on 05 June 2012, 09:46
Very nice beading  :cool:

You should get quite a result with all that right? Would they be using the WMI while mapping it, or would that be something is purely used when you want to go faster and would have no affect on the map?...
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: Chris#101 on 05 June 2012, 13:14
Awesome :cool:

This is coming along very nicely. 

thanks for taking the time  :cool: really coming together now, Ive promised myself that there will be no more spending as I really have put the remap off too long :undecided:

But after its been mapped, Il be on the hunt for some anni/r32 skirts, coilovers and possibley some new 'reeems  :cool:

Very nice beading  :cool:

You should get quite a result with all that right? Would they be using the WMI while mapping it, or would that be something is purely used when you want to go faster and would have no affect on the map?...

Cheers dude :smiley:

In my head im thinking high 230's low 240's power wise (I know its hard to say a figure as so many different things depend on) what do others think!???  :nerd:

Yes the WMI will play a big part in the cutom mapping :smiley:. As with the intake temperatures being so low you can advance the timing without having to worry about detonation and knock. allowing more boost safely etc etc. From what ive read you should be around 10bhp better off with it than if you werent to have it  :smiley:

Heres a good video that explains how WMI works  :nerd:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkPFZWd8wj4

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 19:15
Didn't Chris. have a VERY similar setup and get 247, when speaking about my old setup, WMI was supposedly be able to bump it up from nearly 280 to nearly 300 german stallions.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: scarr89 on 05 June 2012, 21:35
I get how the WMI works, but I meant...like...

When you get the custom map done will your final peak power/torque reading be taken WITH WMI running or not? Surely you would be left with 2 peak reading, one  WMI ON and one  WMI OFF...If ya get me  :undecided:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 22:10
No, will be WITH meth injection at full song..
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: scarr89 on 05 June 2012, 22:19
No, will be WITH meth injection at full song..

Gotcha...But am I right in thinking that you don't cruise around with WMI on all the time? So surely it the map wouldn't necessarily be suited to it when not running? Or are we talking about small numbers that wouldn't affect it too much?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 June 2012, 22:22
Depends what method you use of regulating it, mine came on at 7psi and was at full chat at 15psi with a progressive controller..

So under 7psi, no meth/water was used, obviously when you get it mapped, the meth injection levels are taken into account with the mapping.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *04.06.12 bigish update ;)**
Post by: Chris#101 on 08 June 2012, 20:52
UPDATE 08/06/12

Evening amigos, got a spare evening on my hands for a change so thought id update this!

Finally got round to finishing of the Vortex splitter cutting polishing etc etc. Im really pleased with the outcome considering it was done my rattle cans  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/7.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/6.jpg)

then a few with it fitted to the car

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/4-1.jpg)

Really Love my front end  :grin:  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1-1.jpg)

Im going to be buying some anni side skirts when i get paid so then il have the full kit

Also purchased Dave- IOW's boost gauge off him, cheers chap  :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/9.jpg)

Wont be fitting it to my current pod, as ive got something up my sleeve :lipsrsealed:

so thats where I am now  :cool:

Oww yer and I have finally booked my self in at R-Tech for my custom stage 2 remap  :laugh: :cool:. My slot starts at 3pm on saturday 16th so pop down say hi if your local  :smiley:

thanks for looking, comments welcome
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: Seanl on 08 June 2012, 21:28
Spot on with the splitter! Better reflection on that than the bumper!  :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: scarr89 on 09 June 2012, 11:26
What do you have up your sleeve? I really don't like surprises...So you may as well just tell me now  :wink:

Looking good :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 09 June 2012, 15:02
Glad it made its way to you OK  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 June 2012, 20:50
Spot on with the splitter! Better reflection on that than the bumper!  :grin: :wink:

Should of really polished the bumper aswell to blend it in   :lipsrsealed: haha
Was just to eager to see what it looked like on the car  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 June 2012, 20:52
What do you have up your sleeve? I really don't like surprises...So you may as well just tell me now  :wink:

Looking good :smiley:

Now that sunny jim you will have to find outon the 20th  :tongue:

Cheers for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: scarr89 on 16 June 2012, 22:04
Who got it spot on?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/06/12 UPDATE + REMAP*
Post by: Chris#101 on 17 June 2012, 12:56
UPDATE 17/06/12

Following on from last time My rear anni valance turned up  :cool:

so got that fitted straight away

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c6.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c2.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c1.jpg)

I also got myself booked in at R-Tech yesterday for a Stage 2 Custom remap  :laugh:

This has been well over due but I cant believe now after knowing how much difference its made why I put it off for so long. It took me the best part of 3.5 hours to get there but boy was it worth the drive, especially on the way home  :shocked: :cool:. As soon as I got there the guys got stuck in checking everything was all good and safe explaining what was going to happen :smiley:.

In the first 30-45mins session on the dyno the guys maxxed the set up out at 199bhp  :huh: with a missfire. (Toby your guess what right  :grin:) How ever after they had a quick look around they soon noticed that I had made a school boy mistake by not tightening something on the intake manifold allowing a boost leak. Within the next 1.30 mins they switched the engine off and started indoing the safety straps to get the car off the dyno. With the new live software they have everything can be done twice as fast so to say I was itching for a drive was an understatement.

Even though it was way above my head they took the time to explain they had [b]*[/b]maxxed my set up out  :cry: showing me all the figures, duty cycles etc etc. I then went on a test drive  :laugh: and wow.... I told my friends I was getting a new car to throw them of the scent but this is just as good as. it really is completly different to before. you only have to feather the throttle to cruise and then if you push a bit more it absolutely transforms the car into something else  :grin: The power is soo smooth yet agressive its hard to explain. Overall I am soo happy with what the guys at R-tech have done, cannot recommend them enough  :cool: if your reading this guys, I will be seeing you very shortly with what you recomended  :evil:.

Now the bit youve all been waiting for. Cullygti you were on the money.

They maxxed out my set up with 1.75" intercooler pipework being restrictive :cry:. They said theres easily another 10-15bhp to be had with the 2.5" pipework along with + lbft. They couldnt physically get the K03s to flow any more through the 1.75" pipework as heat soak was becoming a major issue even with the meth injection and F.M.I.C. I also had a leaking exhaust triangle turbo gasket which you could hear which of course was loosing a bit of power along with a blocked/rusty toyosport air filter  :sad:. Either way Im extremely happy with the power they made considering the above and will be getting all the above sorted asap for another trip up there to get some better results along with launch control being added and left foot brake and boost  :laugh:.

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/powerrecomendation.jpg)


The most important bit  :cool: 231bhp & 258ftlb holding a solid 20spi boost  :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/power.jpg)

and a few pictures of a local dub meet with Andynorfolk off here

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/sp7.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/sp5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/sp4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/sp3.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/sp1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/BeFunky_HDR_1.jpg)

thanks for reading  :cool:

comments welcome

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: scarr89 on 17 June 2012, 13:08
Awesome man. Pleased for you. :cool: A remap really does transform the car :evil:

 Although as I didn't win I will probably stop reading  :tongue:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 18 June 2012, 12:21
Awesome man. Pleased for you. :cool: A remap really does transform the car :evil:

 Although as I didn't win I will probably stop reading  :tongue:

Cheers man, all the hard work paid off, already on the hunt for the bends to make the 2.5" intercooler pipework to unleash a bit more power  :laugh:.

Cannot thank R-tech enough :cool: has completely transformed the car, so much easier to drive now and completely turns into something else if you press the throttle harder  :laugh:

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 June 2012, 20:39
coilovers better be ordered soon!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Toby on 18 June 2012, 20:44
Good stuff bud!!

Fancy meeting up one eve next week? Im up your way ;)  :evil:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 19 June 2012, 12:17
coilovers better be ordered soon!

Just waiting for payday chap  :wink: fancy lending a head if youve got any spare time on your hands?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 19 June 2012, 12:18
Good stuff bud!!

Fancy meeting up one eve next week? Im up your way ;)  :evil:

Cheers toby  :cool: just want some lows and rims next  :grin:

Yes bud I could be game for that! il let you know if im free ?!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: andynorfolk on 19 June 2012, 19:24
coilovers better be ordered soon!

Just waiting for payday chap  :wink: fancy lending a head if youve got any spare time on your hands?

yeah dude i'm game to lend a hand, gimme a bell when you get them!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: dubsport on 19 June 2012, 19:32
Ah I have seen that Colt around Norwich before!! Usually on the A140 harford bridges Tesco way  :grin:

Golf is looking good mate, needs coillies tho :afro: roll on pay day  :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: jamesblonde on 19 June 2012, 23:10
This is coming along very nicely. Keep up the good word ! :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 20 June 2012, 19:14
Ah I have seen that Colt around Norwich before!! Usually on the A140 harford bridges Tesco way  :grin:

Golf is looking good mate, needs coillies tho :afro: roll on pay day  :grin:

ahh we have another norfolker :laugh: got a project thread?

Yer I loved that colt  :cry: although with a £50 insurance difference between that and a gti it just wasnt worth it.

Im always around norwich :cool: attend any of the FYC meets?


Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 20 June 2012, 19:15
This is coming along very nicely. Keep up the good word ! :)

cheers bud  :cool: gonna really crack on with cosmetics now performance is done  :evil:

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 20 June 2012, 19:16
so people coiliess, talk to me ....... :grin:

Jom or Fk ak streets?

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: andynorfolk on 20 June 2012, 19:29
fk ak streets everday!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: dubsport on 20 June 2012, 22:10
Both made in the same factory mate, just different colour adjusters... Had set of each on the bora exactly the same ride comfort etc but the fk's lasted longer :afro:

Yeah I have a new build thread for my project car, mk2 with a 20v turbo but will be slow on progress as I'm also spending money on my daliy .... Corsa  :evil: :embarassed:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *17/06/12 UPDATE R-tech'd inside*
Post by: Chris#101 on 24 June 2012, 16:18
Update 24/06/12

Now the performance side of things is nearer enough done :laugh:, bar the stuff R-tech told me to upgrade :evil:. Its time to start on the cosmetic side of things.

First things first, the routinely weekend bath  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt21.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt20.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt19.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt18.jpg)

So then…. At the beginning of the week this parcel turned up

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt14.jpg)

Going by the results I got last time with a rattle can I wasn’t fazed to crack on with these.

So I went and done some shopping and came home with this little lot :nerd:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt13.jpg)

Checked the forecast before starting and cracked on with the tasks ahead.

The spray booth :grin:, Bare ABS plastic

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt12.jpg)

Several coats of primer :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt11.jpg)

Primer wet flated using 1000grit  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt6.jpg)

First coat of LC9Z-Black magic  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt17.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt16.jpg)

LC9Z- Black magic Wet flated using 1000grit  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt4.jpg)

Top Clear coat  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt2.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt3.jpg)

Again Im really pleased with the finish considering its from a rattle, Maybe paintings my hidden talent!?

Typical the weather has turned for the worst, but I guess that just gives the skirts extra time to harden/dry.

So whilst I’m waiting for the warm weather I dream off, what’s the best method of attaching them to the car? Anyone got any links for products??

Ever since fitting the Anni rear valance My exhaust has been rubbing slightly on it hence the exhaust heat rap up the top, so this time I wasn’t going to take any more risks with melting things so It was up to the work shop to do some fine adjustments.

UP she goes  :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt9.jpg)

Working magic  :smug:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt10.jpg)

The finished article  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt7.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt8.jpg)

I also had a little clear out in the garage where I came across these, so had a little play and this is what I came up with. :evil:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt.jpg)

The finished article  :cool: ….. What boost pipes?

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/pt15.jpg)

So then people, I need some input Obviously it still needs lowering and stance but what else do you think should be done?

What are peoples thoughts on the wheels? Change completely or painting!?

 was possibly thinking refurbing them in a gun metal grey, but im staring at a blank page with not much imagination


talk to me…. !?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *24/06/12 Cosmetic starts*
Post by: DanChave on 25 June 2012, 08:41
Great work on this! I'm glad you covered up the boost pipes :) What kinda style wheels are you looking for? OEM or Aftermarket goodness?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *24/06/12 Cosmetic starts*
Post by: Chris#101 on 25 June 2012, 12:24
cheers dan  :smiley:. I got a bit tired just seeing the boost pipes constantly and there always looked liked something was missing, but with the vents back in its put my mind to rest  :grin:.

As far as wheels go im really liking the look of some fat BBS RS's with dish and tyres stretch but sizes etc are way over my head!?


what’s the best method of attaching the skirts to the car? Anyone got any links for products??


cheers :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *24/06/12 Cosmetic starts*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 25 June 2012, 20:02
Rota GTR drifts..
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *24/06/12 Cosmetic starts*
Post by: DanChave on 25 June 2012, 20:19
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tiger-Seal-Polyurethane-Adhesive-Sealant-Black-/170863053537?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item27c83b4ae1#ht_500wt_832

Use that stuff to stick the side skirts on! tape them into place, leave over night, and then put a bean along the sill edge and wipe off the excess with degreaser and rags :)

RS's would be sick! I think 18's are the best kinds size for MK4s, staggered fitment of 9's out back and 7.5's for the fronts!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *24/06/12 Cosmetic starts*
Post by: Chris#101 on 01 July 2012, 11:52
UPDATE 01/07/12

New month new picture  :drool:

Yesterday after work I was humming and awwwing on what to do with the day. The weather couldnt quite make its mind up if it was going to be sunny or rainy :rolleyes:

So i got my thinking cap on and came up with an idea :smug:.

Operation stealth :cool:

From this  :sick:

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170128.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2012-02-26170100.jpg)

To this  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30191906.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30191854.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30191837.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30191814.jpg)

I had to cut the engine cover slightly for it to fit
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30180823.jpg)

Hard pipes drying

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30180005.jpg)

Also got round to fitting my Anni skirts  :laugh: Have totally fallen in love with my car again :cool:

This is going to be some propper picture whoring so appologies in advance.

The weekly detail  :cool: So much easier now the hose pipe ban has been lifted  :shocked: :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30195605.jpg)

Reflection b!tch :nerd:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201153.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201229.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201212.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201204.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201132.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201124.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201037.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201020.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30201007.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-06-30200935.jpg)

Thanks for reading, any advise crisitism more than welcome
 :smiley:



 
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 01 July 2012, 11:58
The engine bay looks a lot nicer with the cover on and pipes painted black. Personally i'm not a fan of the red and blue hoses though, especially the small ones on the left hand side of the bay.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: BISSONE on 01 July 2012, 12:22
The engine bay looks a lot nicer with the cover on and pipes painted black. Personally i'm not a fan of the red and blue hoses though, especially the small ones on the left hand side of the bay.

Must agree ^ would look better with black hoses to match ur nice newly painted pipe work.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: andynorfolk on 01 July 2012, 14:58
get some 2.5" pipework dude! then paint that black :P

also, you up for yarmouth tonight?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: daz veedub on 01 July 2012, 17:17
 tigerseal for the skirts got mine to fit this week will be using that
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: andy-gti84 on 01 July 2012, 18:44
looking gd mate keep up the gd work   :smiley: . defo needs dropping tho next  :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: scarr89 on 01 July 2012, 20:26
Top work mate  :cool:

One question...is it that hi for a reason?!  :angry:

 :evil: :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: Chris#101 on 02 July 2012, 12:20
Cheers guys  :smiley:, the red wire is for the a WMI activation light and blue hose is for the newsouth boost gauge, neither were quite long enough so I had to unfortunately go as the crow flies, but Il correct this so it will be neatly tucked away :nerd:

Lowering seriously needs to be done but with a possible holiday on the cards I might have to hold back untill this months paycheck  :undecided:

Are joms / fk ak streets a direct fit? no other parts required ?

cheers for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: golf-sib on 02 July 2012, 12:33
Yep direct fit, some people replace to mounts while at it, FK AK and JOMs have slightly different characteristics. Me and a friend had both setups fitted at the same time. FK AK, are softer and more comfy. The JOMs are more stiffer and harsh out the box. Both are an improvement over stock. The lower you drop the more firm both setups become.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *01/07/12 Operation stealth*
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 July 2012, 12:36
26/07/12
Long no speakk, Really havent had time recentlyto do anything, Work has just gone crazy with all this nice weather were having :lipsrsealed:

So thenn... Really wanted a Newsouth pillar pod to match my new Newsouth boost gauage so I had an ideaa.....  :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c12.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c6-1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c14.jpg)

Take one piece of headling from a golf no longer with us

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c15.jpg)

Add some glue

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c16.jpg)

An hour or so later.... Walllaaa :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c17.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c18.jpg)

Really pleased with the out come and cost 1/3 of the price of a newsouth one  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c19.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c21.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2422_01_34.jpg)

Got a little delivery off the postman this morning :cool:

This has been well over due.....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c4-1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/c1-1.jpg)

and decided to throw in some hubcentric spacers this time  from JJC rally aswell

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2612_15_19.jpg)

update this weekend... :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *26/07/12 Long over due..*
Post by: tigerj360 on 26 July 2012, 12:41
Looking forward to seeing the end result with the coilovers and spacers mate!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *26/07/12 Long over due..*
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 July 2012, 21:15
Looking forward to seeing the end result with the coilovers and spacers mate!

Me too  :cool: I think its the only thing letting the car down atm lowss and stance  :sick:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *26/07/12 Long over due..*
Post by: Chris#101 on 29 July 2012, 20:56
29/07/12

 :cool: So Then down she goess...

First of all a massive thanks to Andy Norfolk off here for lending a hand and getting me out the sh!te to begin with  :lipsrsealed:.

Driving home from my girlfriends on the satruday morning all well and dandy knowing what the day involved untill I notice this when I arrive at mine :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2812_16_03.jpg)

At first glimpse I thought it was fresh tar  :angry: (there re doing alot of road surfaces round here) but after touching it, it was very obvious that it was a grease substance :undecided: further more investigation My cv boot had a massive split in it  :sick:.
Must of litteraly happened on the way that morning. Anyway quickly got on the blower to euro car parts and robinson vw to luckily find vw had one in stock for £30 so me and andy took a trip up there is his polo daily  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2812_08_40.jpg)

Then the stripping commensed

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2813_12_42.jpg)

 :angry:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2813_12_46.jpg)

up she goes

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2813_57_40.jpg)

Andy doing his thing  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2814_32_39.jpg)

Fronts installed :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2815_44_59.jpg)

10mm spacer

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2816_01_44.jpg)

Hot rod anyone  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2817_52_57.jpg)

Next was the back, which hardly took anytime compared to the fronts  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2817_49_53.jpg)

Random one

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2818_18_33.jpg)

Fully dissasembled

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2817_49_43.jpg)

Building back up and 20mm spacers

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2818_15_22.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2818_32_01.jpg)

Getting onto my drive way has now become a bit of a game  :tongue: :laugh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2817_05_30.jpg)

The out come  :wink: Bearing in mind these were taken within 5 miles of them being fitted so they will still probably settle a bit more. Even at the height My standard arb has an inch clearance of the drive shaft  :shocked: :grin:

 :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2819_15_00.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2819_19_59.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2819_14_45.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2819_20_09.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2912_20_49.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2920_20_37.jpg)

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 July 2012, 21:14
Ahhhh! Much better looks awesome that does now... :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: andynorfolk on 29 July 2012, 21:14
last shot looks tasty dude, looks like the back has settled some more :D
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: Wayne on 29 July 2012, 21:39
Looks loads better :afro:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: Chris#101 on 30 July 2012, 12:25
Ahhhh! Much better looks awesome that does now... :cool:

last shot looks tasty dude, looks like the back has settled some more :D

Looks loads better :afro:

Cheers guys  :cool: Really has transformed the looks of the car and handles so much better, before it was like a bloody boat  :grin:

Your right andy the back has settled down a good 15-20mm so all the wheels sit flush with the arches!

Dont quite understand the standard ARB  :grin: I have atleast an inch gap between that and the  drive shaft, yet some people make it hit with 40mm lowering springs  :huh: are there different arbs fitted to different year golfs?

Not sure whats on the next to do thing cards  :grin:

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 30 July 2012, 15:47
Definite improvement now the arch gap is gone.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 July 2012, 16:02
Coming on nicely this.... looking  good.  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: Chris#101 on 02 August 2012, 12:28
Cheers guys  :cool: Ive probably driven a good 250miles+ now and the fronts have dropped a further 10-15mm which is causing tyre scrub even on braking  :grin: + every corner so this weekend im going to raise them a smidge  :cool:

Im also having alot of problems with the cv boot I fitted  :angry: the biggest diameter end keeps popping off even with the clip fully tightened  :huh:

can anyone think why this keeps happening?

any help would be much appreciated  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: andynorfolk on 02 August 2012, 13:59
Cheers guys  :cool: Ive probably driven a good 250miles+ now and the fronts have dropped a further 10-15mm which is causing tyre scrub even on braking  :grin: + every corner so this weekend im going to raise them a smidge  :cool:

Im also having alot of problems with the cv boot I fitted  :angry: the biggest diameter end keeps popping off even with the clip fully tightened  :huh:

can anyone think why this keeps happening?

any help would be much appreciated  :smiley:


if you raise it then it'll still scrub mate, get your arches rolled, it's the only way to sort it :D
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/07/12* Down boy, downn
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 August 2012, 23:30
Update 09/08/12

Not much of an update but just to keep all in the picture   :grin:

Well for a long time now, My rear bumper has been in a bad way. the heat from the exhaust has melted/shrunk it  :shocked:  :grin: how about that for rock 'n roll

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0417_11_40.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0417_11_35.jpg)

Ive been searching for ages (4 + months) for a LC 9Z  black magic rear bumper to turn up and all the ones that did were in a much worser state than mine and highly priced. I did look into getting any old bumper and getting it sprayed but quotes on £175+ I jsut could justify it  :lipsrsealed:

How ever my patience has paid off as this little gem popped up on ebay 10 miles away for a measleyy £10  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0417_11_24.jpg)

install

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0512_41_00.jpg)

no one spotted it  :wink:

Uppon arrival of my spacers a few weeks back one arrived damage ( check the one furthest to the right, completely cracked in 2)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-07-2612_15_19-1.jpg)

So I sent a email to the company and recieved a replacement

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0612_15_44.jpg)

There has recently been the second local dub meet Daily Dubs which went of a storm organised by Andy Norfolk of here. had an awesome turn out considering it was one of the first meets. so heres a few pics courtesy of me and another club member

the few i took :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0819_10_04.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0819_09_59.jpg)


Me and my pals R on the way up  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0619_29_22.jpg)

results of a quick detail before hand

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0620_44_06-1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0620_43_54.jpg)


(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-08-0620_33_32.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/384617_10151158746785281_859613669_n.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/406180_10151158746635281_129809514_n.jpg)


The new generation :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/547793_10151158748445281_719365435_n.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/306405_10151158748295281_1585009220_n.jpg)

the turn out

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/255333_10151158751050281_1852458366_n.jpg)

thanks for reading

comments welcome :)


Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/08/12* DailyDub
Post by: Chris#101 on 12 October 2012, 19:55
12/10/12

Well It certainly has been a while since ive ventured into this thread  :grin:

Ive finally started getting round to the list of jobs Niki from R-Tech recomended doing.

First major job was to change the pipework from the turbo to the intercooler to a larger diameter as you will soon see why my power was limited to 231bhp  :rolleyes:  :grin:

New 2.5" pipework next to previous old 1.75" pipework  :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p5_zpsfd8f873d.jpg)

With help from Prawny (cheers bud) I gathered the list of angles I needed

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p9_zpsa22a018d.jpg)

Take a T Piece and cut the 25mm end off find a bit of alli tube in the garage for the n75 take off

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p6_zpsf6e7c984.jpg)

Give it to the workshop and walll....The finished article

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p11_zps37f42cb6.jpg)

All plumbed in awaiting for road test as MOT and TAX ran out  :cry:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p4_zps073c9e12.jpg)

A few random shots i got tonight in all her glory

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/g1_zps784ef72d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/g4_zpsc3a58f74.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/g3_zpsc6045bde.jpg)

You know winters on the way when you wake up to frost in October  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/p8_zps68d27427.jpg)

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *12/10/12* bigger the better..
Post by: Chris#101 on 16 October 2012, 19:38
16/10/12

Update

Well following on from the weekend, I wasnt to happy with the fitment onto the turbo outlet as it rubbed a little on the bonnet when closed. So I just cut the silicond reducer and silicone 90* bend down to bring the overall height work of the pipe down.

So this is how it currently stands.

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14150427_zps14cc011b.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14150358_zps74e7ffa9.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14150332_zps86c2837d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145905_zpsba1dc354.jpg)

Should I De-badge the rear (just leaving the sharan badge) ?

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145842_zpscf56e4ea.jpg)

Lows running standard ARB no rubbing issues what so ever  :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145819_zpsa73c3d09.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145803_zpsf8ccd8eb.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145742_zps3080a554.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-14145721_zps2c548bc5.jpg)

Also found a few videos of her spitting some venom  :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hiq7CWqQfSk&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRH4Q4pThVk&feature=plcp

Now for some opinions

My turbo has been on the way out for a while now prior to the 231bhp ,258lbs-ft remap  :grin: so I think its only fair to change it before it sh!ts itself in a spectacular fashion :lipsrsealed:

I was contemplating the k04-023 conversion but with it being an AUQ with standard internals the figures sort of scare me a bit to reliability factors with it being a daily!?!?

So currently im thinking of going K04-001- direct bolt on, so my question is I know chinese products have been known for rubbish quality of materials machining etc but is that a thing of the past now? Anyone got any feed back on ebay turbos?

What does everyone think would be more benefiial with my current spec:
 
*Forge T.I.P
 
*Forge Actuator yellow spring
 
*Forge 007p
 
*2.5" Toyosport FMIC
 
*Devils own water methanol injection kit
 
*3" turbo back Draft 42 designs exhaust non res
 
*Toyosports CAI
 
* PVC Simplified- Oil catch can


http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=04+001&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=k04+001&_sacat=0

The car is currently having its mot done so fingers crossed it should go though without any major problems :smiley:

this is how I left her
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-10-15173703_zps8446c1de.jpg)

Any feedback would be much appreciated!? cheers
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/10/12* K04 time
Post by: andynorfolk on 16 October 2012, 20:24
what happened to hybrid dude? =/
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/10/12* K04 time
Post by: golf-sib on 16 October 2012, 20:42
*Forge T.I.P (No real gains just smoothes airflow on intake)
 
*Forge Actuator yellow spring (Useful but unless you are pushing the turbo and its not holding shut then its not needed, but if you plan to take the k03s to 350 then I'd advise it)
 
*Forge 007p (Good, especially as a solid replacement over stock DV once that goes)
 
*2.5" Toyosport FMIC (Pain in a$$ to fit, but on normal day use pretty pointless and for the odd foot down, if you are ammering the car hard then you will feel heat soak occur quicky especially on stock SMIC, but then again the stock brakes overheat to easily as well, I went for a whole mintex setup, upgraded brake hoses and higher temp brake fluid)
 
*Devils own water methanol injection kit (Not done this but will allow better timing and temps, better to do it befor a custom map)
 
*3" turbo back Draft 42 designs exhaust non res (Good gains)
 
*Toyosports CAI (Good kit but not much gain, but the noise off a cone filter is :afro: )
 
* PVC Simplified- Oil catch can (If you have anything but an AGU as a 1.8T simplifying the CAI/Vacuum system is a good idea, catch can won't do much as the valves are always being sprayed compared to the mk5 engines)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/10/12* K04 time
Post by: andynorfolk on 16 October 2012, 22:57
*Forge T.I.P (No real gains just smoothes airflow on intake)
 
*Forge Actuator yellow spring (Useful but unless you are pushing the turbo and its not holding shut then its not needed, but if you plan to take the k03s to 350 then I'd advise it)
 
*Forge 007p (Good, especially as a solid replacement over stock DV once that goes)
 
*2.5" Toyosport FMIC (Pain in a$$ to fit, but on normal day use pretty pointless and for the odd foot down, if you are ammering the car hard then you will feel heat soak occur quicky especially on stock SMIC, but then again the stock brakes overheat to easily as well, I went for a whole mintex setup, upgraded brake hoses and higher temp brake fluid)
 
*Devils own water methanol injection kit (Not done this but will allow better timing and temps, better to do it befor a custom map)
 
*3" turbo back Draft 42 designs exhaust non res (Good gains)
 
*Toyosports CAI (Good kit but not much gain, but the noise off a cone filter is :afro: )
 
* PVC Simplified- Oil catch can (If you have anything but an AGU as a 1.8T simplifying the CAI/Vacuum system is a good idea, catch can won't do much as the valves are always being sprayed compared to the mk5 engines)


that's the spec he's already running dude, he's asking which turbo set up would be more beneficial :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/10/12* K04 time
Post by: golf-sib on 17 October 2012, 12:28
Ah...I'm going blind with old age. Turbo wise the money for hybrid or k04 setup is pointless in my eyes, tiny snails. You can get a t3/4 kit for LCR, golf etc for 750. Sell bits like IC that you won't need, sell old manifold etc... so you will regain some money. The turbos I've heard mixed reviews some say they are spot on other say they had issues after a few thousand, with the money of selling bits you don't need you could use that to get turbo checked/rebuilt/serviced. At least then you will have 350bhp at 1bar and more if you want more power as boost goes up. All depends what your after could always limit the map so that turbo will work on stock rods, it all depends what you want.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/12/12* New blower..
Post by: Chris#101 on 16 December 2012, 11:20
16/12/12

Update

Long time no see, Almost forgot about the project thread its been that long :undecided:. Genuinely dont know where the times goes.

Not much of an update but Just thought id keep you in the picture.

Well, Ive just finished my first 3 week block at college and have been doing alot of miles, 500+ miles per weekend and she ran spot on. No hic ups what so ever and returned what id call good mpg aswell  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2012-11-1816_54_00_zpscf979443.jpg)

But bless her, with it being this time of year and the gritters out on full hull she has over 1000 miles worth of grime on her and I simply havent had time up till now to give her tlc :embarrassed:.

 :sick:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/4-2_zps57118f9d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/3-2_zpscff5d4fd.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2-2_zps575e3913.jpg)

Before and after  :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1-2_zps0b1b5a54.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/9-1_zps176da2e9.jpg)

and so the tlc begins

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/5-1_zpsb76951d0.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/6-1_zps46be10b8.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/9-1_zps176da2e9.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/12_zps6753714c.jpg)

Before and after, she still shines :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/4-2_zps57118f9d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/13_zps0fe3aaf4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/21_zps23086fe1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/22_zps54b0526f.jpg)

Daily Dubs. :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/25_zps2cfaf527.jpg)

R-tech'd Just to warn other motorists what there up against :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/29_zps6d9dd551.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/31_zps6b723fc9.jpg)

I have also required a New blower, as In the new year I will be taking another trip down to Nikki at R-tech to unleash some more power :laugh: roll on 260bhp 300lb-fts

Genuine low mileage Borgwarner with no cracks  :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/t4_zps08d6f1c7.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/t2_zps1a47e3ba.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/t1_zpsb6780329.jpg)

Im also going to treat myself to a new set of wheels in the new year. What are people opionions on these

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/untitled_zpsb2690340.png)
But more of a copper/brown without the polished lip

Or these
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/xxr-527-gold_zps3abc1ec3.jpg)

What are peoples opinions  :smiley:?


Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/12/12* New blower...
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 December 2012, 14:21
I really like second set of wheels.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/12/12* New blower...
Post by: andynorfolk on 16 December 2012, 15:38
xxrs are the way forward... i'm running gold 530s on the mk2 :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *16/12/12* New blower...
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 January 2013, 21:29
Update 09/01/13



Evening all, following on from last time thought I'd treat myself using christmas money to something I think is letting the car down :cool:

tyres will be sorted in the next few days.

il leave you with these pictures so you can have a guess...

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/cde55046515c6991ce6e6515c19842c9.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/92619a4b72e69ccf948d618699ff557f.jpg)

Also trying to source a non cracked 1.8t exhaust manifold so I can send it away to bill at badger5 to get it ported so I can move Nikkis new stage2+ mapping forward if anyone can help!?

Thanks for reading


Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/01/13 'scene yo'...
Post by: golf-sib on 09 January 2013, 21:51
I got a spare k03 manifold, let me know if interested, if so I'll dig it out and get some pictures.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/01/13 'scene yo'...
Post by: Chris#101 on 10 January 2013, 09:24
I got a spare k03 manifold, let me know if interested, if so I'll dig it out and get some pictures.

yes please bud if you could grab some pictures and check for cracks etc? how much you after? :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/01/13 'scene yo'...
Post by: tweed on 10 January 2013, 10:43
Show the wheels then!  :huh:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/01/13 'scene yo'...
Post by: Chris#101 on 13 January 2013, 09:57
Update 13/01/13

Annoyingly this is the first chance since recieving my new wheels that Ive had chance to show them off which I have been dieing to do  :grin:. So here we go the moment youve all been waiting for

 :smug:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1y_zps2ee01e9e.jpg)

and fitted

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/7y_zpsdc72c8fb.jpg)

Absolutely love them.....








I jokee there My spare wheels which I had to put on from getting to and from the tyre shop  :grin:

these are my new ones

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/940a558540c2fe18399212aee4365175.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/ec3cf550c1dbb436bd290902c29ffbdf.jpg)

Ok il stop teasing

 :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2y_zpsd8dec77e.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/11y_zps5bdd64cb.jpg)

Rear 9.5J with 225/40/18

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/16y_zpse976d75a.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/14y_zps61454827.jpg)

against a poxy 7.5 J rim  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/13y_zpse9047e83.jpg)

Front 8.5j with 225/40/18

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/12y_zpse982b840.jpg)

Now for some whoring :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20y_zps3dbe420a.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/22y_zpsebefd5ea.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/24y_zpsaa5e2ef5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/25y_zps4e19c82f.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/27y_zps6d4cd63f.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/29y_zps253757c8.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/35y_zps5c568409.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/36y_zps52d07f05.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/39y_zps10f61658.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/40y_zpsd8161831.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/42y_zpse9c97606.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/46y_zps2afd6f55.jpg)

What are peoples opinions? Ive totally fallen in love with her again. They have totally tranformed the car me thinks.

Next im thinking genuine anni front valance and U.S side markers!?

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: tweed on 13 January 2013, 10:01
Much better  :cool: just avoid pot holes  :lipsrsealed:


Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: MereKat on 13 January 2013, 12:52
Looking very nice! Did I see this on DailyDubs a little while ago?...
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: markallen on 13 January 2013, 16:47
Just read this from page 1! Great work mate, looking really well. Keep it up buddy  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: andynorfolk on 13 January 2013, 18:08
love them mate, need a bit of tyre shine though dude :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: tshirt2k on 13 January 2013, 20:29
Could have at least treated them to some decent rubber. Runway enduro   :sick: especially with all that torque.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: Chris#101 on 14 January 2013, 17:49
Much better  :cool: just avoid pot holes  :lipsrsealed:

Cheers man, really has set the car off. Wheels really have been well over due  :grin:

Looking very nice! Did I see this on DailyDubs a little while ago?...

Thanks, taken a lot of hard work. You did indeed see it on daily dubs, I've been with the group since day 1
that's Andy who runs the group  :wink:

Just read this from page 1! Great work mate, looking really well. Keep it up buddy  :cool:

Thanks for taking the time to read it chap :cool:. Only a few minor things i want to sort cosmetic wise then il be happy :grin:

love them mate, need a bit of tyre shine though dude :P

Worth the wait then  :drool:? Absolutely live them thanks for tyre advise.... And just for you :wink:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/f82aefb510b727d9e8ae865d4c1804ab.jpg)(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/f92cdd7fd32d2f8fff4e42f385aec7d3.jpg)

Could have at least treated them to some decent rubber. Runway enduro   :sick: especially with all that torque.

This is the second set I've had now on the golf and I love them, brilliant in all weather conditions and good lasting, hardly a torque master anyway :grin:...

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: andynorfolk on 14 January 2013, 20:14
wow how much difference does that tyre shine make ;)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *13/01/13 The update youve been waiting for..
Post by: Chris#101 on 21 February 2013, 21:11
21/02/2013



 
Well I haven't updated this in a while, to be truthful working outside throughout the winter put a bit of a downer on the project as any spare time i had I just wanted to spend in the warm  :grin: however this has lead to a few exciting things :drool:.... I have still been ordering parts for this years new resolution of the cars looks but it's only just occurred as to how much I have collected  :grin: so here's a quick teaser, anyone care to take a guess  :wink:????
 (http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/94cd74b35a4c8cc9a34274dce341d702_zpsa06c1b18.jpg)
 



Fitting will commence on the first sight of a nice day :cool:
 
Not strictly Vag related but was my first engine rebuild so quite excited about it...

As I haven't had much enthusiasm for the project I've been doing all the overtime I can at work to fund it as believe it or not this is all funded through a first year plant engineer apprentice wage which believe me is :sick:, but I know it will be worth it in the long run and I do thoroughly enjoy my job. Doing all this overtime has definitely helped as I've been involved in jobs that a first year apprentice wouldn't normally be even heard of participating in such as this inspection and rebuild of this common rail 6 cylinder 24 valve turbo diesel Isuzu lump which powers a 40ton excavator....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_080814_zpsfbd27314.jpg)
 
strip down

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_114657_zps65221dd6.jpg)

Possibly found a new blower to power the golf   :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_080850_zpse1216005.jpg)

Anyone spot the problem  :undecided:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_120349_zps14f32a10.jpg)

Yep you got it  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_120321_zps5c3b98f7.jpg)

Also think ive found some strong enough rods  :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130205_142007_zpsc14ae19f.jpg)

Update to follow
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *21/02/13 Winter parts haul
Post by: paultownsend on 22 February 2013, 15:14
Super read my friend. A good case put forward that the 5 door is better than 3.
Could you do me a favor if you ever get a minute?
Could you pm me over a list of the pipes used for the IC?
Do you reckon 2.25" would be enough for a tiny k03?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *21/02/13 Winter parts haul
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 February 2013, 18:04
Super read my friend. A good case put forward that the 5 door is better than 3.
Could you do me a favor if you ever get a minute?
Could you pm me over a list of the pipes used for the IC?
Do you reckon 2.25" would be enough for a tiny k03?

thanks for taking the time bud  :cool: always good to hear nice comments.

Yer of course bud, il gather my notes and il pm you.

erm depends what sort of power your chasing to be honest, last year Rtech maxxed my set up which should of been good for 250bhp on there older software to 230bhp due to the fact i overlooked tiny restrictve 1.75" pipework and they highly recomended upgrading to 2.5" for optimum flow
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *21/02/13 Winter parts haul
Post by: Chris#101 on 23 February 2013, 18:19
Update 23/02/13

Well screw it 'no weather is gonna get a dubber down'  :grin:

wasnt planning on fitting everything till the warmer weather but well its my last days holiday so thoguht screw it and im glad i did.
 
So Here is my winter parts haul revealed  :cool:

New genuine US Spec rears
New genuine US Side markers
New genuine Amber indicator lenses
New genuine Sharan badge
New genuine passat w8 light
New 25th anniversary valance
Lupo stubby mirros
New genuine rocker cover gasket set
New genuine cam chain adjuster gasket
New genuine MAF Sensor
New Jetex filter
etc etc

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_163058_zps5fafe4d3.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_162646_zps10fb2290.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_164423_zpsf63a3c8e.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_164445_zps9ac54416.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_164528_zpsfaea729d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130221_164559_zps2bfe0837.jpg)

So I gathered me some paint

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130216_160530-Copy_zps3ce723be.jpg)
 
To my suprise even in the sub 0 degrees her in doors wanted to come join in on the dub love and i  taught her how to paint. To be fair even though she did just to the base layers of primer she didnt do a bad job atall and I even painted straight onto it without any correction needed what so ever :cool:
 
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130217_124206_zps18b5f130.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130217_124251-Copy_zpsd5162f54.jpg)
 
Then I got to do my bit not going to put a pic up of every stage but this is the end result :smiley: not bad finish from an aersol

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_143900_zps78628365.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_143821_zps7ed259c4.jpg)
 (http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_143842_zpsecaa353f.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_143851_zps07e49c17.jpg)
 
Also got a really goof finish on the 25th anni valance

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130217_124014_zps6432d4ae.jpg)

all marked up and ready to cut

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130216_164613_zps9a6b2ee6.jpg)
 
Not a bad fit for diy

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_170853_zps4539b252.jpg)
 (http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130219_170904_zps3fbec208.jpg)

I then procedeed to fit my stubby lupo mirrors Fitted and a comparison
 
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_110454_zps8a05cd65.jpg)

Much better
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_113614_zps3cde7bd4.jpg)

Then proceeded to fit my us spec rears

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_115819_zpsa75e0da7.jpg)

Now for some whoring  :cool:

If I can just remind you what my car looked like literaly 2 months ago ....

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/BeFunky_HDR_1-2_zpsc53174f1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/BeFunky_HDR_1-2_zps3a8a8b66.jpg)

To this..

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_150307_zpsd742f070.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_150318_zps8c3a1032.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_150726_zps651e8cfa.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151019_zps9aba2df5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151041_zps5c75a55c.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151120_zpsbcd29cc0.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151226_zpsb9e54bfb.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151257_zpsbf9a4b10.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_151926_zps1ac34b21.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130222_161125_zpsb05e0f81.jpg)

Also have a few other goodies on the way but this wont be updated for a while as Im away at college.

Comments, thoughts & opinions welcome!?

 thanks
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: Granta Gti on 23 February 2013, 19:14
A few different parts and the car is transformed! U.s spec rears finish off the back nicely.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 February 2013, 20:49
Good job pal, looks great.

Not a cheap bundle that lot :grin:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: dom on 23 February 2013, 20:56
I was going to say, that lot must have cost a fortune :grin:

Looks great though :afro:

How low are you running front and rear? The wheels 19's?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: Wayne on 23 February 2013, 21:00
That looks stunning :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: tdi_blu on 23 February 2013, 21:13
Wish I had your money tree in my back garden  :grin: some very nice bits there and your car is looking stunning awsome work  :wink: have you still got your old black front lights if so you selling them??
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 February 2013, 19:21
A few different parts and the car is transformed! U.s spec rears finish off the back nicely.

Yer its crazy what a few subtle changes make, seriously fallen in love with it even more :laugh:

Good job pal, looks great.

Not a cheap bundle that lot :grin:

Cheers Dave, really pleased how its turned out  :cool:

I was going to say, that lot must have cost a fortune :grin:

Looks great though :afro:

How low are you running front and rear? The wheels 19's?

Cheers bud  :cool: Yer not gonna lie it did  :lipsrsealed: although Ive got to know a few of the lads in the stores at my local dealer so they normally hook me up with a bit of discount  :cool:

Ermm as for lows, there jom coilovers backs are wound down all the way with adjusters still in and ive left a 10 mm tyre-arch gap on the front. wheels are 18X9.5j rear & 18X8.5J front

That looks stunning :cool:

Cheers wayne still cant get over myself how far this has come in just short of 2 months  :shocked:

Wish I had your money tree in my back garden  :grin: some very nice bits there and your car is looking stunning awsome work  :wink: have you still got your old black front lights if so you selling them??

Haha I wish  :drool: like I said this is all funded through an apprentice wage which believe me is well  :undecided: ..... :sick: cheers for the nice comment. I do have absolutely every standard item ive replaced but wont be selling unfortunately as when I come to sell the car il put it back to standard form and sell the scene bits  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *23/02/13 Winter parts haul Revealed and fitted
Post by: Chris#101 on 03 March 2013, 12:47
Update 03/01/13

Well I wasnt expecting to have to update this so soon, but having just grabbed a bargain that im still in shock about, I thought Id share :grin:

What could I possibly be  :whistle:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130228_164231_zps6840b518.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130228_164428_zps84ceeba3.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130228_165125_zps7167b797.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130228_165032_zpsbf1eda3b.jpg)

Put in a silly offer on these a week ago on the off chance off actually hearing anything back untill I recieved an email the other day that they had accepted my offer  :grin: was a bit skeptical on what was actually going to arrive but they did and they are in fantastic condition  :cool: so bloody chuffed haha.

Followed A guide to get them fitted which was alot simpler to do that I could ever imagined

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130228_171107_zps166f54c4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130303_115808_zps85994f61.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130303_115808_zps85994f61.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130303_115856_zpsf10604ff.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130303_120158_zpsaade3dd0.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130303_115822_zps627665eb.jpg)

There so much comfier than my poverty seats and you can actually adjust the lumber  :grin:

When I get back from college im hoping a few goodies will have turned up on the performance side of things

then I will be looking into black interior, headlining pillars sun visors etc etc if anyone can point me in the right direction for diy!?

comments and thoughts welcome :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *03/03/13 le mans
Post by: Granta Gti on 03 March 2013, 13:50
Lucky sod! Black headlining will finish it off
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *03/03/13 le mans
Post by: murraymint on 03 March 2013, 18:01
Looking very nice   :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *03/03/13 le mans
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 March 2013, 20:52
Those new seats look great.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *03/03/13 le mans
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 March 2013, 17:40
Lucky sod! Black headlining will finish it off

Looking very nice   :cool:

Those new seats look great.

Cheers guys over the moon with them, really set the interior off. Will be doing the healiner pillars etc all black when it warms up a bit for the full anni look  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *03/03/13 le mans
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 March 2013, 18:15
22/03/13

Well Here I find my self again  :grin:. Even though ive been away on a 3 week block at college I still find myself buying things  :lipsrsealed: I think I have a problem.

Well, in the last 3 weeks the car has done over 1,200 miles  :shocked: getting me to and from college and bless her the turbo oil seals issues are really starting to show  :embarrassed: how ever she soldiered on and recieved fairly impressive 36mpg   :cool:

The car hasnt been washed in the last 3 weeks either so that was the first thing I did when I got home

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l11_zps62a045a4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l13_zpsfe957075.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l12_zps39fbd6f5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l14_zpsb52c8c45.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l15_zpscaea9bfd.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l16_zpscfff8865.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l17_zps6c73a46d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l19_zps236577c4.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l20_zps3f05cc84.jpg)

So on my arrival home, I had lots of parcels waiting for me  :wink:

Seeing as its my 21st birthday next week thought id treat myself  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l10_zps1508099d.jpg)

 :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l_zps17c718eb.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l9_zps21f9950d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l4_zps6a3943a5.jpg)

Big shout out to Bill @ Badger-5  :cool: Finally ready for R-tech to play with stage 2+ mapping :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l7_zpsa3e8adc9.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l2_zps465cd4fc.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l6_zps2e311593.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/l5_zps019a92a2.jpg)

Bumper is booked in for painting tomorrow morning literally cannot wait to get that on  :cool:

Hoping to get new turbo and manifold fitted this week then get myself booked in with R-tech again  :cool:, really curious What figures it will pull with their new tiv+ software
Anyone cawant to take a guess ? currently running 241 bhp & 258lbsft
spec

Low mileage K03s borgwarner
Forge actuator yellow spring
Badger-5 Ported manifold
3" turbo back decat non res draft 42 exhaust
Forge 007p
Devils own water methanol injection kit
Jetex CAI
welly cooler fmic 2.5" pipework

Comments & suggestions welcome

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *22/03/13 21st birthday pressies Scene points & stage2+ parts
Post by: brett on 22 March 2013, 20:52
Looking good mate ,you ever go to the dubgen meets ?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *22/03/13 21st birthday pressies Scene points & stage2+ parts
Post by: Chris#101 on 23 March 2013, 08:34
Looking good mate ,you ever go to the dubgen meets ?

Cheers man, am thinking the us bumper will finish it off look wise  :cool:

Can't say I've ever been to a dubgen meet. I roll with dailydubs, have a look

http://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydubs/

we have our first meet of the year next weekend :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *22/03/13 21st birthday pressies Scene points & stage2+ parts
Post by: Chris#101 on 29 March 2013, 14:58
29/03/2013

Well Ive had all week off so I thought Ide fit my new badger 5 manifold and recon K03s.

Up she goes

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130325_121056_zpsea7d74e8.jpg)

ALso gave her a service, synthetic quantum 10w40 oil oil filter fuel filter and cleaned sump out and cleaned/checked pick up pipe.

Money shot  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130325_170102_zps37d65411.jpg)

Set up Forge tip, Forge Actuator yellow spring 9psi waste gate cracking pressure, 3 turn preload, Badger 5 ported manifold

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130325_165917_zps726b1fad.jpg)

Now who can spot the problem  :lipsrsealed: was totally gobsmacked when i pulled it out  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130325_170221_zps915bc3ac.jpg)

yep you got it  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130325_170250_zpsc021bece.jpg)

and to think I had this turbo off now long ago in this project to fit my forge actuator and it was immaculate.

Also got my GENUINE US bumper back from paint  :laugh: so so chuffed with the service, 4 day turn around, finish is fantastic along with the colour match to the rest of the car and only got charged £135  :cool:

surely worth some scene points  :drool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/97d5c28e03d15633d65a0a9d7103313d_zps6841d9ea.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/80bc90eb507e505ab4b5cc74b921f37f_zps9ebdacaa.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/46c1218fc96bcb1462b9691eb83cfdf7_zps33408fcb.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/7a43bf65bffcb6e54e0ab91a8593136e_zpsa2073946.jpg)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/ecb92836130450674cd4cc3a9aade377_zps36b65ec2.jpg)

And of course I got cracking and fitted it straight to the car and gave it a wash :smiley:

Now for some whoring

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1-2_zps5f19510b.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2-2_zps407d529d.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/3-2_zpsb0b0a75e.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/7-1_zps3b21dd1f.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/8-1_zpsa11c46d2.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/10_zps8f3f6ca3.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/12_zpsb4ec75f1.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/13_zpsdd3a3880.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/16_zps6d4180c2.jpg)

Comments and suggestions welcome, thanks for reading :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/03/13 Freshly back from paint
Post by: brett on 29 March 2013, 23:24
looking good mate  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/03/13 Freshly back from paint
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 March 2013, 09:09
WOW Chris :shocked:

Your projected has moved on leaps & bounds since I last caught up with it, I read thro the hole thing again to refresh my memory...  :laugh:

Must say its looking awesome, good to see you've upgraded your interior with the recaro's fella... :cool:

The only thing I wud add now to the exterior is a twin tailpipe as the single exit looks a bit naff compared to the rest of the car...and esp as your kicking out 230's...

But in all mate its a stunning car :cool:

Love that you keep on top of the cleaning(as im a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning my car)...bud as you know black is probably one of the hardest to keep looking great but probably the best when maintained and must say you do a awesome job... :cool:

Top work dude, keep it up! :cool:

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/03/13 Freshly back from paint
Post by: Chris#101 on 31 March 2013, 21:08
looking good mate  :cool:

Cheers man  :cool:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/03/13 Freshly back from paint
Post by: Chris#101 on 31 March 2013, 21:13
WOW Chris :shocked:

Your projected has moved on leaps & bounds since I last caught up with it, I read thro the hole thing again to refresh my memory...  :laugh:

Must say its looking awesome, good to see you've upgraded your interior with the recaro's fella... :cool:

The only thing I wud add now to the exterior is a twin tailpipe as the single exit looks a bit naff compared to the rest of the car...and esp as your kicking out 230's...

But in all mate its a stunning car :cool:

Love that you keep on top of the cleaning(as im a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning my car)...bud as you know black is probably one of the hardest to keep looking great but probably the best when maintained and must say you do a awesome job... :cool:

Top work dude, keep it up! :cool:

 :grin: cheers for taking the time fella :cool: must say the last few months have been pretty full on  :drool: so pleased with where this heading. Would never of thought I would of spent this much on her  :lipsrsealed:

Owe bloody hell I can't bare seeing a dirty car on the drive drives me mad  :grin: especially with it being black its a nightmare to keep clean but the effort is worth it!

Cheers for the nice comments  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *29/03/13 Freshly back from paint
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 April 2013, 14:12
07/05/13

Not an update as such just got a spare half an hour so thought I'd upload some pictures of my local clubs first meet of the year: DailyDubs

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/45b294de8470614a07f50a7c92e2635c_zps484c39d0.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/bc0255d2998de9945652a4d00336df2f_zpsad8394e5.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/44e2f24cd737bcb694ce71be43e1d41b_zpsb1853b9c.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1ed6495f9a7bc944f94802e5c68433ba_zps3a9d4e24.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/249d13b064f0d0efa647ae9d1f7fcf9e_zps76bf2c32.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/6b829c079e3f83d20090d29b696d2909_zps9b6e24bf.jpg)

In other news the turbo hasn't stopped the oil burning issues on idle  :cry: although it was lucky I did change it when I did looking at the state of the old one that got pulled out :shocked:.

So I guess it's a lot more serious than I thought either valve stem seals or piston oil ring. How ever after ringing round a few places I've been getting quotes of £500+ without the guarantee of fixing it  :rolleyes:

So I really need someone's advice as to what I should do as its getting worse and worse and I'm doing a lot of miles  :lipsrsealed:.

The engine code is the later AUQ 180 ???
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/05/13 U.S whoring content & advice needed...
Post by: scarr89 on 07 April 2013, 15:01
Proper job mate. Loving the work! :cool:

Also, what alloys are they? I had a quick skim to catch up but must have missed that part!  :tongue:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/05/13 U.S whoring content & advice needed...
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 April 2013, 19:12
Proper job mate. Loving the work! :cool:

Also, what alloys are they? I had a quick skim to catch up but must have missed that part!  :tongue:

Cheers dude  :cool:

I'm pretty sure there dare rs.... Bloody hell my memory is terrible  :grin:

The rear is 9.5j & front is 8.5j  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/05/13 U.S whoring content & advice needed...
Post by: Chris#101 on 08 May 2013, 20:27
08/05/13

Well it has been a long while  :lipsrsealed:, To be honest I sort of fell out of love with the car and it has actually sat and hasnt moved off my drive for the last 2-3 weeks.

But with the weather getting warmer and the vast amount of money ive recently spent on it I decided to pull my act together and get its issues sorted once and for all. After doing a few parts estimates for parts it just wasnt worth reconditioning so.....

This will be arriving in the next few days

AUQ 180 - 47,000 :shocked: yes fourty seven thousand mile engine with FSH & warranty.

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/eng_zpsf754e548.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/eng_zpsf754e548.jpg.html)



Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: dubsport on 18 May 2013, 21:00
The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: andynorfolk on 18 May 2013, 21:28
The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)

he's a regular dude :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: golfyste on 18 May 2013, 23:11
Car is looking awesome dude

Love this photo!

07/05/13


(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/45b294de8470614a07f50a7c92e2635c_zps484c39d0.jpg)


I would say the exhaust is the only thing letting it down, either a bit of a bigger single pipe or a twin pipe is needed  :wink:

And thats a very low mileage engine for 10 years old  :laugh:
looks very nice  :wink:

keep up the good work!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: dubsport on 22 May 2013, 09:56
The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)

he's a regular dude :P

Cool 8)

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over? :)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: andynorfolk on 22 May 2013, 10:39
The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)

he's a regular dude :P

Cool 8)

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over? :)

the car is staying, it's literally just the new engine he's swapping into it :P
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 May 2013, 18:35
Didn't get any emails to alert me of posts... So sorry for the delay  :smiley:

The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)

Cheers bud, certainly has come along way from when I brought it a year ago :cool:

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/1e.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/3e.jpg)


(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/45b294de8470614a07f50a7c92e2635c_zps484c39d0.jpg)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/bc0255d2998de9945652a4d00336df2f_zpsad8394e5.jpg)

I've been with daily dubs since the first ever meet :smiley: will definitely be at the next meet so you'll have to come over and say hello  :smiley:


Car is looking awesome dude

Love this photo!

07/05/13


(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/45b294de8470614a07f50a7c92e2635c_zps484c39d0.jpg)


I would say the exhaust is the only thing letting it down, either a bit of a bigger single pipe or a twin pipe is needed  :wink:

And thats a very low mileage engine for 10 years old  :laugh:
looks very nice  :wink:

keep up the good work!

I completely agree dude, I'm desperately trying to find a 3" tip to weld to the existing 3" turbo back. But struggling so might have to take it to an exhaust place  :smiley:

Can't wait to get in the new engine  :cool:



The black mk4 is really smart mate! Will you be at the next daily dub meet? :)

he's a regular dude :P

Cool 8)

Look forward to see what you do with the new mk4, will you be swwapping a lot of parts over? :)

the car is staying, it's literally just the new engine he's swapping into it :P

As Andy said I've just got a replacement engine coming as mine is burning copious amounts of oil  :angry:


Cheers for the comments guys  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *08/05/13 New motor..
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 August 2013, 19:22
Well Ive been meaning to update this but with going away with work and holidays etc I haven't had time.

So.....

The new engine went in with very little trouble. Was a bit more time consuming than I thought but the outcome was well worth it. Before the new engine went in I thought I would take some precaution and replace all serviceable items, I got a nice invoice from my local vw parts department for £800+ :lipsrsealed: :laugh: this did how ever include;

*Dual mass flywheel
*Clutch kit
*Cambelt + tensioner
*Water pump
*thermostat
*Temperature sender
*Service kit (oil, oil filter, plugs & pick up pipe)

The motor is so smooth compared to my old one, can really tell its done half the mileage  :grin: and I dare say it feels a lot lot quicker  :cool: and don't get me started on fuel, il just leave you with this picture  :wink:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/o8kYTYmcff2YjVCO_vawS7QHIj5ADpo1vFB-VfVWiJ0_zps80cba7bb.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/o8kYTYmcff2YjVCO_vawS7QHIj5ADpo1vFB-VfVWiJ0_zps80cba7bb.jpg.html)

Few pictures of the engine in and out process

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130613_165155_zps7e477aff.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130613_165155_zps7e477aff.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130613_164926_zpse0bd6fee.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130613_164926_zpse0bd6fee.jpg.html)

pile of bits
 
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130613_164926_zpse0bd6fee.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130613_164926_zpse0bd6fee.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130614_171056_zps4efb4b11.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130614_171056_zps4efb4b11.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130614_170957_zps6f52a2ad.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130614_170957_zps6f52a2ad.jpg.html)

New motor

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130614_170945_zps43696f86.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130614_170945_zps43696f86.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130614_171310_zps68f2e981.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130614_171310_zps68f2e981.jpg.html)

I Also picked up a bargain, pollybushed dogbone mount for just £20 inc postage so I through that on for good luck and boy does it lay the power down smoother, my old one must of been knackered as there is no throw in the engine atall.

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/T2eC16dHJHwE9n8iiILBRqPMoVh60_12_zpsafcd7793.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/T2eC16dHJHwE9n8iiILBRqPMoVh60_12_zpsafcd7793.jpg.html)

Im actually disgusted with myself for even having to admit this but my car hadn't been washed for over 2months  :lipsrsealed: So I thought id give it the full works and get some snaps afterwards  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2_zps96389a07.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/2_zps96389a07.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/3_zpse03f92d9.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/3_zpse03f92d9.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1_zpse7982ddc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1_zpse7982ddc.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/6_zpsd0b2cec4.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/6_zpsd0b2cec4.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/5_zps230c087b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/5_zps230c087b.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/4_zpsf11fa4ad.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/4_zpsf11fa4ad.jpg.html)

all comments, suggestions, feedback welcome!?!? I need to keep myself busy in these warm summers evenings
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/08/13 Weve got a runner
Post by: sharki786 on 08 August 2013, 18:25
love it mate. did you find out what was wrong with the engine?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/08/13 Weve got a runner
Post by: GTi_James on 10 August 2013, 14:19
is there a way of centering your rear wheels perhaps? otherwise im in envy of this motor
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/08/13 Weve got a runner
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 September 2013, 17:20
love it mate. did you find out what was wrong with the engine?

Cheers man :smiley: nope im still trying to find the time to strip it down and investigate. I suspect either cracked piston/ring for it to be down nearly 100 psi on a single cylinder :undecided:

is there a way of centering your rear wheels perhaps? otherwise im in envy of this motor

Funny you should mention that my missus mentioned it the other day that the wheels didn't look central, first time ive really noticed it but its grating on me now  :grin: so ive done a bit of research and you can get these which il be getting shortly  :smiley:

http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21116/ecs_wheel_centering_plates_mk4_tt_mk1
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/08/13 Weve got a runner
Post by: Chris#101 on 07 September 2013, 17:44
Update 07/09/13

Well after a long time talking about it, ive finally bit the pullet and done it  :cool: il let the pictures do the talking. the cab is such a comforting place to be now especially at night quite amazing just what an interior colour change does  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130817_153142_zps43df2dea.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130817_153142_zps43df2dea.jpg.html)

and just a few interior shots  :smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170518_RichtoneHDR_zpsf84910f6.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170518_RichtoneHDR_zpsf84910f6.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170529_RichtoneHDR_zps70a55bcd.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170529_RichtoneHDR_zps70a55bcd.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170558_RichtoneHDR_zps7555243b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170558_RichtoneHDR_zps7555243b.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170643_RichtoneHDR_zps407a309b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170643_RichtoneHDR_zps407a309b.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/BeFunky_null_1jpg_zps802cb124.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/BeFunky_null_1jpg_zps802cb124.jpg.html)

I also brought a sheet of aluminium ages ago to make a heatshield and never got round to it. So one evening I got my creative head on and copied the ebay styled ones. Don't think it turned out to bad  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130829_181055_zpse8df1750.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130829_181055_zpse8df1750.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130829_181103_zpscfb3af83.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130829_181103_zpscfb3af83.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130829_181108_zpsd170f1bc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130829_181108_zpsd170f1bc.jpg.html)

These 2 badboys turned up earlier this week

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_113101_zpseb3d4d20.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_113101_zpseb3d4d20.jpg.html)

and a comparison next to my 'what I thought was large' Jetex filter  :huh:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_113217_zps0003c69c.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_113217_zps0003c69c.jpg.html)

Last thing that was needed, which I sourced from b&q  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130831_125840_zps9243b8bd.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130831_125840_zps9243b8bd.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130831_143516_zps38ab73bd.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130831_143516_zps38ab73bd.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130831_143525_zpsc6605541.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130831_143525_zpsc6605541.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130829_182158_zps3de502ce.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130829_182158_zps3de502ce.jpg.html)

Been on a good run and it really has made a difference in letting it breathe. if you touch the bonnet where the air filter area is its noticeably colder than anywhere else on the bonnet, along with my W.M.I id be intrigued to know what my I.T's are  :shocked: :grin:

so there you have it a good cold air intake set up for less that £35 :cool:.

Im now awaiting my R-tech oversize 70mm tip to arrive to replace my forge tip (which will be forsale  :wink: ) then book it in with them for stage 2+ mapping  :cool:

Ive also got it booked in for a paint correction and paint protection, diamondbrite stage 1 & 2 with a professional valeter next week so will post pictures of the results  :smiley:

thoughts opinions and suggestions welcome as always !?  :smiley:

thanks for reading
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: andynorfolk on 07 September 2013, 22:52
looks epic man, thanks for your help today!
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: dom on 08 September 2013, 00:04
Just caught up on this, it's come a long way! Looking really good :cool:

What did you do the headlining with? I'm guessing you sprayed it? I'm looking at doing mine and can't decide between re-trimming and spraying :undecided:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 September 2013, 18:13
looks epic man, thanks for your help today!

cheers man  :wink: haha no worries the sooner the mk2 vr's on the road the better  :evil:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 September 2013, 18:39
Just caught up on this, it's come a long way! Looking really good :cool:

What did you do the headlining with? I'm guessing you sprayed it? I'm looking at doing mine and can't decide between re-trimming and spraying :undecided:

cheers dom, likewise in yours, very jealous of your air  :lipsrsealed:

I was also humming and aringggg about what way to tackle it as there was no way I was going to pay the scene tax for a genuine one.

After a bit of research I found another solution to painting and re-trimming....

dyeing :cool: 5litres of valeters black carpet dye and a 4.5L garden sprayer cost me sub £50 and ive still got around 2.5L of dye left after the 4coats I applied to all of the interior  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: Chris#101 on 09 September 2013, 18:49
Well the detailers were round in full force today  :cool: very pleased with the outcome. the break down was

 Apply traffic film remover to lower body work including wheels.
 Then rinsed off.
 Pre treated with snow foam allowing 15 minutes to dwell.
 Then rinsed off.
 Hand wash body work with carnauba wax and shampoo using the safe 3 bucket method,(wash, rinse, wheels)
 Petrol cap cleaned.
 Then rinsed off.
 Dried using leather and a non scratch microfiber towel.
 Tyre shine.
 Tar spots removed.
 Paintwork corrected using a safe dual action machine polisher to remove all imperfections.
 Paintwork sealed and protected for 12 months using Diamondbrite stage 1 & 2 .
 Exterior windows polished.

Got a few pictures  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1186283_406857389436397_1702386769_n_zps6a3e1d8c.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1186283_406857389436397_1702386769_n_zps6a3e1d8c.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1185971_406857419436394_923424630_n_zps15689b88.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1185971_406857419436394_923424630_n_zps15689b88.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1240302_406857496103053_1669836973_n_zps837881ea.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1240302_406857496103053_1669836973_n_zps837881ea.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1170896_406857466103056_1398994430_n_zps4f49cf66.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1170896_406857466103056_1398994430_n_zps4f49cf66.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1236343_406857446103058_1158106130_n_zpse1491976.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1236343_406857446103058_1158106130_n_zpse1491976.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1238982_406857799436356_163616888_n_zps2d8c1f13.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1238982_406857799436356_163616888_n_zps2d8c1f13.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1240198_406857702769699_1603369557_n_zpscf5ff95f.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1240198_406857702769699_1603369557_n_zpscf5ff95f.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1237114_406857519436384_1221909904_n_zps9ce4381d.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1237114_406857519436384_1221909904_n_zps9ce4381d.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1010288_406857766103026_1304768432_n_zpsadff3481.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1010288_406857766103026_1304768432_n_zpsadff3481.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1238055_406857556103047_83567169_n_zps5f412d5a.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1238055_406857556103047_83567169_n_zps5f412d5a.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1235938_406857739436362_260797170_n_zpse99581b9.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1235938_406857739436362_260797170_n_zpse99581b9.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1044380_406857669436369_568245894_n_zpsc5798c31.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1044380_406857669436369_568245894_n_zpsc5798c31.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1234607_406857636103039_209239592_n_zpsde49e91e.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1234607_406857636103039_209239592_n_zpsde49e91e.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1234435_406857589436377_654576283_n_zps2b97e8b9.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1234435_406857589436377_654576283_n_zps2b97e8b9.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1236989_406857609436375_821195221_n_zpsc0db2d1d.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1236989_406857609436375_821195221_n_zpsc0db2d1d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *07/09/13 'scene points yo' & handy work
Post by: dom on 10 September 2013, 21:18
Just caught up on this, it's come a long way! Looking really good :cool:

What did you do the headlining with? I'm guessing you sprayed it? I'm looking at doing mine and can't decide between re-trimming and spraying :undecided:

cheers dom, likewise in yours, very jealous of your air  :lipsrsealed:

I was also humming and aringggg about what way to tackle it as there was no way I was going to pay the scene tax for a genuine one.

After a bit of research I found another solution to painting and re-trimming....

dyeing :cool: 5litres of valeters black carpet dye and a 4.5L garden sprayer cost me sub £50 and ive still got around 2.5L of dye left after the 4coats I applied to all of the interior  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg.html)

Cheers for that :afro:

What's the fabric like to touch now? Same as before or has it gone crusty? I might well give it a go that way.
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/09/13 'shine bright like a diamond'
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 September 2013, 12:54
Been dye id expect the feel to be unchanged, shade consistency would be the toughest part I reckon.

Are there any pictures of the freshened interior?
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/09/13 'shine bright like a diamond'
Post by: Chris#101 on 11 September 2013, 18:20
Been dye id expect the feel to be unchanged, shade consistency would be the toughest part I reckon.

Are there any pictures of the freshened interior?
:smiley:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130817_153142_zps43df2dea.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130817_153142_zps43df2dea.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170518_RichtoneHDR_zpsf84910f6.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170518_RichtoneHDR_zpsf84910f6.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170529_RichtoneHDR_zps70a55bcd.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170529_RichtoneHDR_zps70a55bcd.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170558_RichtoneHDR_zps7555243b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170558_RichtoneHDR_zps7555243b.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130825_170643_RichtoneHDR_zps407a309b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130825_170643_RichtoneHDR_zps407a309b.jpg.html)

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Been dye id expect the feel to be unchanged, shade consistency would be the toughest part I reckon.

Are there any pictures of the freshened interior?

:
Just caught up on this, it's come a long way! Looking really good :cool:

What did you do the headlining with? I'm guessing you sprayed it? I'm looking at doing mine and can't decide between re-trimming and spraying :undecided:

cheers dom, likewise in yours, very jealous of your air  :lipsrsealed:

I was also humming and aringggg about what way to tackle it as there was no way I was going to pay the scene tax for a genuine one.

After a bit of research I found another solution to painting and re-trimming....

dyeing :cool: 5litres of valeters black carpet dye and a 4.5L garden sprayer cost me sub £50 and ive still got around 2.5L of dye left after the 4coats I applied to all of the interior  :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130909_181303_zps973333bc.jpg.html)

Cheers for that :afro:

What's the fabric like to touch now? Same as before or has it gone crusty? I might well give it a go that way.
Update 07/09/13

As stated as your only dyeing the fabric it hasn't changed the feel to it only the appearance  :wink:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/09/13 'shine bright like a diamond'
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 September 2013, 18:52
09/09/13

Well the detailers were round in full force today  :cool: very pleased with the outcome. the break down was

 

 Apply traffic film remover to lower body work including wheels.

 Then rinsed off.

 Pre treated with snow foam allowing 15 minutes to dwell.

 Then rinsed off.

 Hand wash body work with carnauba wax and shampoo using the safe 3 bucket method,(wash, rinse, wheels)

 Petrol cap cleaned.

 Then rinsed off.

 Dried using leather and a non scratch microfiber towel.

 Tyre shine.

 Tar spots removed.

 Paintwork corrected using a safe dual action machine polisher to remove all imperfections.

 Paintwork sealed and protected for 12 months using Diamondbrite stage 1 & 2 .

 Exterior windows polished.

 

Got a few pictures  :smiley:

 

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1186283_406857389436397_1702386769_n_zps6a3e1d8c.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1186283_406857389436397_1702386769_n_zps6a3e1d8c.jpg.html)

 

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1185971_406857419436394_923424630_n_zps15689b88.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1185971_406857419436394_923424630_n_zps15689b88.jpg.html)

 

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(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1170896_406857466103056_1398994430_n_zps4f49cf66.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1170896_406857466103056_1398994430_n_zps4f49cf66.jpg.html)

 

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(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1238982_406857799436356_163616888_n_zps2d8c1f13.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1238982_406857799436356_163616888_n_zps2d8c1f13.jpg.html)

 

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Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *09/09/13 'shine bright like a diamond'
Post by: Chris#101 on 22 September 2013, 19:05
22/09/13

Because race car  :cool:

Shortly after having a discussion with the boys from R-tech about stage 2+ mapping for my car, I received one of their oversize T.I.P's. Upon arrival I was quite shocked to see just how much bigger it is in real life  :cool:.

I heard a few stories with them being a real pain to fit, but being a plant engineer im used to tight spaces and hand positions you wouldn't even think were possible  :grin:.

with the use of my friends ramp I set upon the task of removing the upper 45* boost pipe to gain a bit of access to removing all relative pipework and old tip. it took me around 1 & 1/2 hours from start to finish instantly noticing afterwards how much better the car responds to W.O.T from midrange to topend.

fat assss :drool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_160031_zpsb7d04074.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_160031_zpsb7d04074.jpg.html)
Here are some comparison pictures.

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_152938_zpsc01bb481.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_152938_zpsc01bb481.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_152923_zps3df4c9c2.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_152923_zps3df4c9c2.jpg.html)

monstrously bigger than standard and forge  :shocked:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_152900_zps44b8d2b7.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_152900_zps44b8d2b7.jpg.html)

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_152942_zps19c98d59.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_152942_zps19c98d59.jpg.html)

I managed to bend the steel water pipe with it still attached to the block just enough to slide the T.I.P down to the turbo

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_155938_zps52b62c6b.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_155938_zps52b62c6b.jpg.html)

the finished product :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_163627_zpsf9ee5efc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_163627_zpsf9ee5efc.jpg.html)

I also had 4 new tyres fitted as they were all getting down to the markers  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_160047_zps5686b11a.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_160047_zps5686b11a.jpg.html)

Now got more rubber than Ann Summers  :grin:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130921_160023_zps6eb6d8ee.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130921_160023_zps6eb6d8ee.jpg.html)

and for this to be in the boot only means one thing :grin:.... MOT time  :lipsrsealed:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130922_171849_zpsc316a7a0.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130922_171849_zpsc316a7a0.jpg.html)

all parked up ready for exhaust fitting and test :cool:

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/20130922_172521_3_zpsddc5f06a.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/20130922_172521_3_zpsddc5f06a.jpg.html)

Will report back on test out come  :whistle:

any opinions thoughts welcome as always

thanks for reading  :smiley:
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *22/09/13 because RACECAR
Post by: Chris#101 on 26 October 2013, 23:55
26/10/13

Well it's a bit sudden and out of the blue really but I've just puta deposit down on my new car today :whistle:

It has been an awesome 3 years motoring and being part of the scene but I felt the time was right to move onto bigger and better things??? :lipsrsealed:

3years ago I brought this bog standard auq180

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/2e.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j52/SHORTY14_2006/3e.jpg)

how it stands to this day.. A full Us spec 25th anniversary

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1240198_406857702769699_1603369557_n_zpscf5ff95f.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1240198_406857702769699_1603369557_n_zpscf5ff95f.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/1_zpse7982ddc.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/1_zpse7982ddc.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/2_zps96389a07.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/2_zps96389a07.jpg.html)

Still undecided as to how I'm going to go about selling it  :undecided: how it stands or back to standard.

The new ride dare I say it..... :lipsrsealed: is number #700 out of #832  :wink:
'08 vauxhall astra vxr nurburgring edition
40k on clocks
1 previous owner
Immaculate, untouched completely original example with every? Factory extra fitted
*AFL xenon headlights
*nurburgring heated leather recaro seats
*folding heated mirrors
*refrigirated glove box
*remus turbo back exhaust with 100cel sports cat
* cd70 radio with +6 speakers
*satnav
*handsfree
*keyless entry
*keyless start
*parking sensors
*cruise control
*climate control

(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/image_zps6149fc48.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/image_zps6149fc48.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/image_zps5a366303.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/image_zps5a366303.jpg.html)
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w455/Chriselvinmx/image_zpse8f9fc49.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/Chriselvinmx/media/image_zpse8f9fc49.jpg.html)

Will pop in time to time who knows one day I may be back  :evil:

Adios amigos
Title: Re: From Jap to Vag *26/10/13 end of the road, time for a change on scenery
Post by: Chris#101 on 27 November 2013, 19:07
27/11/13

Its a very disheartening day.... This is sadly being put back to standard  :undecided: :cry:

please check my for sale thread for some uber cool scene parts  :cool:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261863.0