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Offline nicksource

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█ Nick's dirty MK3 TDI Project █ Now with coilies!
« on: 16 September 2010, 14:02 »
Hey chaps.

Got this a few weeks ago and so far really loving it.  :cool: People think I'm a tad crazy after selling my BMW 328 for one but that's a whole story in its self.  :laugh:

Looots planned but just on with the little bits at the moment!





Nasty rusty cill I cleaned up, luckily it hadn't rusted through.








Next was a little engine mod (known as the evry mod) which tricks the engine into thinking it's cold, dumping more fuel in. It adds around 20bhp, which is noticeable!

Because of the smoke it coughs out of the back and no doubt the damage it could do to my engine and MPG I installed it to a switch... a missile switch.  :cool: :laugh:








Next was interior! I didn't like the cream, my plan origionally was to strip it all out and do black door cards and trim but after fitting my new speakers with the black trim I actually love the 2tone black/cream combo...








Thinking of making the fabric in the door cards black to carry the theme on more?

I've also got a new roof lining, which I'm going to dye black, to replace the current cream one.  :smiley:


Found an old school gear knob to, lol, loving the 'E' for economy instead of the 5th.  :grin:





And finally I've got a GTI Boot spoiler to stick on, I sprayed it matte black, I will eventually be repainting the whole car to a related theme.  :smug: Not all matte black though, I'll let you wait and see.





Anywho it's a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to keeping you guys upto date.  :cool:



« Last Edit: 22 September 2010, 22:44 by nicksource »

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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #1 on: 16 September 2010, 14:07 »
New Pioneer headunit looks quite sexy when next to a missile switch.  :grin: :laugh:



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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #2 on: 16 September 2010, 14:55 »
Good start so far!.... love the 20bhp Smokey Boost Switch!

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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #3 on: 16 September 2010, 17:54 »
How do you add this 20bhp mod? :)
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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #4 on: 16 September 2010, 18:23 »
How do you add this 20bhp mod? :)

In the engine bay the 8pin fuel harness, you cross(bridge) wires 2 & 3 with a 1000ohm resistor.

What I did was get a potentiometer (adjustable resistor) so I can adjust the setting, the less resistance, the more power, I think mine is at about 400ohm atm, it certainly shakes the car when on at idle, lol. Local Maplins will stock them. ;)


Here's a pic of the pot connected to the switch:



I put tape around it so it doesn't try to adjust its self on the move.  :grin:






Offline rcsammy

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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #5 on: 16 September 2010, 20:40 »
Nice, have you put the boot spoiler on yet?

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« Reply #6 on: 16 September 2010, 21:00 »
Nice, have you put the boot spoiler on yet?

Not yet,

The silicone I got said it took 14hours to dry, lol, so I've decided to get some Tigraseal that is highly recommended instead.  :smiley: Should be here tomorrow... maybe the coilovers to!

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Re: Nick's dirty MK3 TDI
« Reply #7 on: 22 September 2010, 21:26 »
Progress.  :cool:

Got spoiler on and dropped it to the deck.



Coilies







Major spillage...


The factory front shock was so mangled I used a hack saw to cut the shaft in half, in order to get the plates off I needed for the coilover, it was a lot of work but it did the trick.  :laugh:

Also short shifted the gear stick.

Watch this space.  :evil:
« Last Edit: 22 September 2010, 21:28 by nicksource »

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Re: █ Nick's dirty MK3 TDI Project █ Now with coilies!
« Reply #8 on: 22 September 2010, 23:23 »
You should not need any parts from the old shocks unless you have reused the old top mounts which is daft.

Also overfueling it will not add 20bhp but will in the end kill the engine.

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Re: █ Nick's dirty MK3 TDI Project █ Now with coilies!
« Reply #9 on: 22 September 2010, 23:32 »
looking gd mate, any other plans??

.this isnt just a golf, this is a VW golf!