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Title: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 17:57
Fitted my forge TIP today - what a fecking game  :angry: :angry:

Cuts and scrapes all over my hands and arms  :angry:  :grin:

Anyhoo really pleased with it you can notice the difference spools up better  :evil: 
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: T_J_G on 17 January 2009, 17:58
Niiiiice, did you have car on axle stands?
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 18:02
Niiiiice, did you have car on axle stands?

Yep  :smiley:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 January 2009, 18:12
Nice one mate. I especially liked the water pipe that's in the way. I'd never do one again lol
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 18:36
Nice one mate. I especially liked the water pipe that's in the way. I'd never do one again lol

lol yeah i undone it from the block - gave me a tiny bit more of room!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 January 2009, 18:44
Why does it need to go on stands?  Isn't it accessible from under the bonnet?
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 18:51
Why does it need to go on stands?  Isn't it accessible from under the bonnet?

No its a real pain  :angry:


http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/forums/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8651
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: topher on 17 January 2009, 18:51
Yeah if you're about 8 foot tall with 12 inch fingers, double jointed wrists and spanners that can move through engine components :grin:

It is possible.. but not advisable.

Isn't it accessible from under the bonnet?
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 18:54
Yeah if you're about 8 foot tall with 12 inch fingers, double jointed wrists and spanners that can move through engine components :grin:

It is possible.. but not advisable.

Isn't it accessible from under the bonnet?

lol  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 January 2009, 18:56
Sod me that's a lot of effort!!!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 19:00
Sod me that's a lot of effort!!!

Get someone else to do it bob trust me  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 January 2009, 19:01
Would be an opportune time to fit an R32 intake as well I think.
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 19:02
Would be an opportune time to fit an R32 intake as well I think.

Indeed  :wink:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 January 2009, 19:05
Gonna couple those little mods together then me thinks.
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: ABOO on 17 January 2009, 19:39
Is a definate good mod. Knew there was a reason I let JBS fit mine.
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: JC on 17 January 2009, 19:42
Fitted my forge TIP today - what a fecking game  :angry: :angry:

Cuts and scrapes all over my hands and arms  :angry:  :grin:

Anyhoo really pleased with it you can notice the difference spools up better  :evil: 

and that was just unpacking the box I bet  :wink:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 17 January 2009, 19:45
I'm gonna get Rich to fit mine!  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 19:46
Fitted my forge TIP today - what a fecking game  :angry: :angry:

Cuts and scrapes all over my hands and arms  :angry:  :grin:

Anyhoo really pleased with it you can notice the difference spools up better  :evil: 

and that was just unpacking the box I bet  :wink:

Yeah those Stanly knifes are bloody sharp  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 19:47
I'm gonna get Rich to fit mine!  :grin:

Im NEVER doing one again  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 January 2009, 20:33
I did mine from the top, 3 hours  :grin:

Quote
I'd recommend putting the hose ring clamps onto your TIP right now, so you don't forget!

that's not even funny
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: golfgtidan on 18 January 2009, 12:23
this fills me with confidence to get myself one............ NOT  :laugh:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 12:30
this fills me with confidence to get myself one............ NOT  :laugh:

lol it will be easy for you as you can use a ramp and not have to climb under the car like i did  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: golfgtidan on 18 January 2009, 12:32
this fills me with confidence to get myself one............ NOT  :laugh:

lol it will be easy for you as you can use a ramp and not have to climb under the car like i did  :grin:

true i guess... still doesnt sound to nice to fit  :undecided:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 12:36
this fills me with confidence to get myself one............ NOT  :laugh:

lol it will be easy for you as you can use a ramp and not have to climb under the car like i did  :grin:

true i guess... still doesnt sound to nice to fit  :undecided:

Will be much better with a ramp - you just have no room and the water pipe is right in the way - i undone it from the block.
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 13:17
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: golfgtidan on 18 January 2009, 13:18
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:

haha init!  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 14:52
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:

If had my camera i would have thrown it in a fit of rage  :grin: :grin:

Plus the how to in the maintenance section is really good   :tongue:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:32
FAO patch

Where did you find this link:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/243222.aspx

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 January 2009, 18:42
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:

If had my camera i would have thrown it in a fit of rage  :grin: :grin:

Plus the how to in the maintenance section is really good   :tongue:


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/worthless.gif)
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:43
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:

If had my camera i would have thrown it in a fit of rage  :grin: :grin:

Plus the how to in the maintenance section is really good   :tongue:


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/worthless.gif)

pics of my cuts?  :grin: :grin:

You cant see it under the engine cover now  :tongue:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 18:46
so urm where's the pics like??

and why no how-to guide Rich?  :huh:

slacker!!  :tongue:

If had my camera i would have thrown it in a fit of rage  :grin: :grin:

Plus the how to in the maintenance section is really good   :tongue:


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/worthless.gif)

pics of my cuts?  :grin: :grin:

You cant see it under the engine cover now  :tongue:

which takes 10 seconds to remove - get some pics up slacker!!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:48
Ok ok will do  :grin: :grin: :grin:  :laugh:

Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 January 2009, 18:49
erm like NOW  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:50
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 18:52
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:54
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 January 2009, 18:55
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 18 January 2009, 18:56
Rich, we're waiting!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 18:56
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 January 2009, 18:59
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:


thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 19:01
thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty

lol - i could tell she was close to going potty yesterday when i was there  :embarassed:

clearly i have some effect on women though not all positive  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 19:02
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:


thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty

lol i think my cars helped end my 7 year relationship    :cry:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 18 January 2009, 19:03
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:


thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty

lol i think my cars helped end my 7 year relationship    :cry:
Does that mean I've got 4 good years left before it's meal for one time?  :undecided:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 19:05
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:


thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty

lol i think my cars helped end my 7 year relationship    :cry:
Does that mean I've got 4 good years left before it's meal for one time?  :undecided:

just dont let the car take over  :grin:

Stop spending on mods bob  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 18 January 2009, 19:05
How is that even possible with you guys around?  :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: dai-cymru on 18 January 2009, 19:06
erm like NOW  :grin:

Its dark - could use my vw torch tho  :laugh:

so why are you still here?

Im too lazy been doing bits on the mini today making new hardboard backing for the door cards  :wink:

ha ha are you single rich??

Yep  :grin: :grin:

Too much time on my hands  :grin:


thought so as my mini took a lot of time plus if i had a mini & a mk4 my mrs would go potty

lol i think my cars helped end my 7 year relationship    :cry:


seen a lot of mates go the same way but although i love my cars and bikes i put the boss wife boss first otherwise i would end up a lonely old man with lots of car parts around me
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 19:06
How is that even possible with you guys around?  :grin:

I know  :evil:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 18 January 2009, 19:07
Ahh Nige, get a TIP, they're ace.  Nice, get some new rear lights, oh and a new air intake.  Nige, sorts the wheels out, quicker, QUICKER!!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 19:08
Ahh Nige, get a TIP, they're ace.  Nice, get some new rear lights, oh and a new air intake.  Nige, sorts the wheels out, quicker, QUICKER!!

PMSL  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: topher on 18 January 2009, 19:09
otherwise i would end up a lonely old man with lots of car parts around me

Car parts are great company! And for everything else there's internet porn.
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: bobbarley on 18 January 2009, 19:09
otherwise i would end up a lonely old man with lots of car parts around me

Car parts are great company! And for everything else there's internet porn.
:grin:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 19:18
hmm i best put my old seats in the shed before i get given the boot

been in the dining room for over a week now!
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 18 January 2009, 19:20
hmm i best put my old seats in the shed before i get given the boot

been in the dining room for over a week now!

lol :grin:

Not sold yet then - ebay?
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Rhyso on 18 January 2009, 19:21
hmm i best put my old seats in the shed before i get given the boot

been in the dining room for over a week now!

lol :grin:

Not sold yet then - ebay?

not yet - had a couple of people interested and then they suddenly read the WHOLE of the advert and realise where i am  :rolleyes: and go 'crikey thats a long way'
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: ben1.8T on 19 January 2009, 08:27
Told ya you would be pleased with it mate.  :cool:
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: w0ffle on 19 January 2009, 11:51
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Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Max GTI on 19 January 2009, 13:30
Hi Rich

Nice one on the TIP il look at the pictures when im home (dam work, I cant see any picutes just red crosses)

I got my Forge TIP and DV last week just need to wait until pay day so I can get the DSG intake and panel filter and il get my dad to help me fit it all.

 :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 19 January 2009, 13:37
Hi Rich

Nice one on the TIP il look at the pictures when im home (dam work, I cant see any picutes just red crosses)

I got my Forge TIP and DV last week just need to wait until pay day so I can get the DSG intake and panel filter and il get my dad to help me fit it all.

 :smiley: :smiley:




I'd crack on with the TIP if I was you, as you don't want 2 headaches in one day, LOL!!  :D
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: Max GTI on 19 January 2009, 14:00
haha ye and from what Rich has put it doesnt sound like fun, but i should have it all on by the time end of janurary mega meet arrives (fingures crossed)
Title: Re: TIP fitted.
Post by: richw911 on 19 January 2009, 20:27
Hi Rich

Nice one on the TIP il look at the pictures when im home (dam work, I cant see any picutes just red crosses)

I got my Forge TIP and DV last week just need to wait until pay day so I can get the DSG intake and panel filter and il get my dad to help me fit it all.

 :smiley: :smiley:




I'd crack on with the TIP if I was you, as you don't want 2 headaches in one day, LOL!!  :D

lol + 1  :grin: :grin: :grin: