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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: bertmort8 on 23 February 2009, 15:32
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just wondering who has got an induction kit on their golf and if they rate it or not
im looking for one and been told about the bmc, looking for the note that it gives aswell as the slight power increase
anythingelse you can do to this model relatively cheap to get faster
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Personally I'm not a fan of Induction kits. The usual culprits are available for the Golf (K+N etc)...... I'm actually looking at something like an ITG panel filter (to replace the stock) - cheaper upgrade and there will be improved airflow.
BUT.... it's all well and good putting Induction/Filters on but that's only half of the issue.
With a breathing mod, if you don't improve the outgoing movement, you're not going to really feel the benefit. ie lots of air coming into the car, but then being stifled by the exhaust......
Lots of people genuinely forget this ;)
FWIW, I did the same mod on my old Scooby a few years back. Did the ITG first. didn't make any difference really apart from the placebo effect!! :grin:
Put a full decat on, and well, the smiles per mile went up considerably!!! :grin:
I did change back to a standard filter and noticed a slight negative difference....
To answer your question though, yes they're available, but personally for the money, I'd stick with a better panel filter (unless you like the change in sound!!!)
Dan :)
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cheers for the reply dan, a mate of mine said maybe to just go with replacement panel filter
i am wanting abit more sound out of her
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Iv just had this Carbino CAI put in this morning, only really driven it back from the workshop. I am off to the Brands Hatch meet now so will give her a good blast and see if I can notice any improvement.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0716.jpg)
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that looks really nice, yeh let me know how it sounds and performs, dont suppose you can really notice the difference in performance can you ???
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I don't think you'll feel any performance gain without a performance exhaust and remap. Slightly improved throttle response perhaps but the actual filter used is also a factor.
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As what Red says.
I dont rate the carbonio very overpriced for what you get IMO.I had one and switched to this
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e170/b44fy/DSC00277-1.jpg)
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I agree, Zorst is next on the hit list and has overtaken wheels in importance :D
Not really noticed much after an enthusiastic drive home, deff got slightly better throttle response when at lower speeds and makes a slightly nicer sound.
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Alan looks like your oil cap isn't fully tightened. :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0716.jpg)
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Should be, Im all cosy inside now so will check in the morning.
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The oil cap should have the elevated section running parallel to the ribs on the air box when fully tightened.
btw Is that a real Carbonio as I thought the carbonio intakes all came with a carbonio sticker on them??
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/CAI.jpg)
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The oil cap should have the elevated section running parallel to the ribs on the air box when fully tightened.
btw Is that a real Carbonio as I thought the carbonio intakes came with a carbonio sticker on them??
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/RED_EngineVWLogo1.jpg)
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Thanks for that pic RR... :smiley:
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Well thats what I thought . . . I just assumed that mine didnt have the sticker put on it . . . ?
Im my half asleep state this morning I forgot to check the oil cap, I've set a reminder on my phone for this evening.
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Well thats what I thought . . . I just assumed that mine didnt have the sticker put on it . . . ?
....No-one has reported being able to spot any physical differences but the Carbonio CF rams have their sticker and the replicas on fleeBay don't have the sticker.
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I shall check the invoice when I get back then. Thanks.
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Without the sticker makes me think it's from http://www.carbonspeed.co.uk/product_cs100.asp
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Really the same! Surely does exactly the same job as it's exactly the same shape and configuration.
I wonder what the deal is with Carbonio themselves who surely patented their design, or is this Carbonspeed product offered with Carbonio's blessing?
They even include the same Pipercross panel filter.
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im guessing they are made in the same factry, but the ones with the carbonio sticker are twice the price :grin: (i have the carbonio)
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Yep, having just looked at my invoice I have a Carbon speed TFSI Intake, as Robin said, surley just does the same job.
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surley just does the same job.
It does, same only different. :smiley:
Have you checked your oil cap?
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Ah yes ! lol brb (Im useless)
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Yep, its done up tight and wont go any further. Just taken this pic aswell . . . . . .?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0721.jpg)
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Hmm, strange that but as long as it's on properly... :smiley:
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Is it the genuine VW oil cap? can't see the castrol inprint!
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Well, the car was bought from VW with one previous owner so I would assume it is. It looks identical to Robins.
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So what was the end result here? Did everyone agree that the unstickered one was exactly the same as the carbonio one?
Also who can tell me where to get the carbon engine cover?
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/RED_EngineVWLogo1.jpg)
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So what was the end result here? Did everyone agree that the unstickered one was exactly the same as the carbonio one?
Also who can tell me where to get the carbon engine cover?
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/RED_EngineVWLogo1.jpg)
....Seems to be exactly the same except for the Carbonio badge.
If you mean the carbon engine cover strip on mine (in the pic above) - It's from the TTshop 01234 855 555 Justin or abi and mention Robin (me). Made by OSIR and not cheap due to foreign exchange rates. The blue enamel VW badge isn't included.
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Hade the Carbon speed one in for a few months now and it seems fine. Even better since the full Miltek went in.
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How much did the full miltek set you back? Did you notice a big difference?
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I got mine silly cheap, paid £390 for the downpipe and non res cat back fully fitted off a forum member.
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Long time late but re the oil cap...you should find that the top section that you grip detaches from the main body of the filler cap. So you can take it off and reset it to the 'correct position' if it takes your fancy.
Or go for the R8 filler cap like
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=176710
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Long time late but re the oil cap...you should find that the top section that you grip detaches from the main body of the filler cap. So you can take it off and reset it to the 'correct position' if it takes your fancy.
Or go for the R8 filler cap like
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=176710
Yeah, I found that out at Santa Pod when it popped off during some strip action. I burnt my clutch out so poped the bonnet, and saw it sitting there, lucky I checked the clutch otherwise I wouldnt have seen that it had come off.
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I've got to admit - the tart in me is liking that R8 filler cap :shocked:
Dan :grin:
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the tart in me is liking that R8 filler cap
Shouldn't that be the other way around?? :grin:
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lol!! :grin: :grin: