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Title: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: T1 11JKE on 06 March 2009, 19:30
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Rhyso on 06 March 2009, 19:31
get the boost hoses for sure as most are re-designed to improve air flow which is all good  :smiley:

coolant isn't worth it unless yours are cream crackered
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Steve_PD on 06 March 2009, 19:39
i want new boost hoses, just need to wait for the upgraded clamps  :sad:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 06 March 2009, 19:40
get the boost hoses for sure as most are re-designed to improve air flow which is all good  :smiley:

coolant isn't worth it unless yours are cream crackered

As Rhys says and the OEM ones tend to go hard and break / split ect from years of being heated and cooled  :wink:.

TIP is well worth doing :afro:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Rhyso on 06 March 2009, 19:47
i want new boost hoses, just need to wait for the upgraded clamps  :sad:

me too - i keep checking this link for further news but nothing  :rolleyes:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/253652.aspx
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 20:35
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?


All IMO ;):-

1)  Save your money - DV works best nearer the turbo. ;)
2)  Well worth the money.
3)  Only if you need them &/or want to dress up the engine bay
4)  Next on my list - These hoses have gone brittle on my car. :afro:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 06 March 2009, 21:16
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?


All IMO ;):-

1)  Save your money - DV works best nearer the turbo. ;)
2)  Well worth the money.
3)  Only if you need them &/or want to dress up the engine bay
4)  Next on my list - These hoses have gone brittle on my car. :afro:

Re - number 4 Ivor what make you going for, Where from bud?  :smiley:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Steve_PD on 06 March 2009, 21:19
i want new boost hoses, just need to wait for the upgraded clamps  :sad:

me too - i keep checking this link for further news but nothing  :rolleyes:

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/253652.aspx

Been waiting ages for these
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 21:43
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?


All IMO ;):-

1)  Save your money - DV works best nearer the turbo. ;)
2)  Well worth the money.
3)  Only if you need them &/or want to dress up the engine bay
4)  Next on my list - These hoses have gone brittle on my car. :afro:

Re - number 4 Ivor what make you going for, Where from bud?  :smiley:


What..................  The Forge 5 piece kit........................?? :huh:



From SFS, of course! :D :D :D
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 21:45
ps  I was going to start a new "Forge 5 Piece Hose Kit Group Buy Feeler", as it happens! :D
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 21:46
ps  In fact, I will!!! :P
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 06 March 2009, 21:54
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?


All IMO ;):-

1)  Save your money - DV works best nearer the turbo. ;)
2)  Well worth the money.
3)  Only if you need them &/or want to dress up the engine bay
4)  Next on my list - These hoses have gone brittle on my car. :afro:

Re - number 4 Ivor what make you going for, Where from bud?  :smiley:


What..................  The Forge 5 piece kit........................?? :huh:



From SFS, of course! :D :D :D

PMSL sorry long day lol  :grin: :grin: :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 22:14
jus wondering what the main advantages of silicone pipes?
being thinking of getin the -
                                        forge diverter valve relocation kit?
                                        forge t.i.p?
                                        forge 7 piece coolant hose kit?
                                        forge 5 piece silicone hose kit?

but not to sure weather they will be worth the cost? what you tink lads?


All IMO ;):-

1)  Save your money - DV works best nearer the turbo. ;)
2)  Well worth the money.
3)  Only if you need them &/or want to dress up the engine bay
4)  Next on my list - These hoses have gone brittle on my car. :afro:

Re - number 4 Ivor what make you going for, Where from bud?  :smiley:


What..................  The Forge 5 piece kit........................?? :huh:



From SFS, of course! :D :D :D

PMSL sorry long day lol  :grin: :grin: :grin: :laugh:


:D  :afro:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 March 2009, 22:17
boost hose from intercooler to throttle housing has a tendency to collapse due to it's S shape when letting off boost so it's worth doing that one if any along with the TIP.
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 22:38
Wazzer, does any of the Forge 5 piece kit get replaced by the hoses that you get with the Forge FMIC?
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Wazzzer on 06 March 2009, 22:59
i've got the SMIC lol

iirc you wouldn't use the biggest one with the FMIC (s shaped throttle to intercooler on the standard set up)
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 06 March 2009, 23:01
:doh:

Of course!!!

The new would would be more of a 'U' shape instead of the standard 'S' shape, I take it?!
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: ryanr32 on 07 March 2009, 10:15
ive got the 5 peice forge hose kit and its a right bastard to fit on the guide hose 4 will not go on at all as there not flexible!
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/119678/810133.aspx#810133
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 07 March 2009, 10:35
ive got the 5 peice forge hose kit and its a right fatherless son to fit on the guide hose 4 will not go on at all as there not flexible!
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/119678/810133.aspx#810133


Have you contacted Forge about it?
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 March 2009, 11:05
the turbo or the boost pipe end? I found this pipe from my chinese kit wouldn't fit on the K03 on mine, tried it on my K03s and it fits a treat
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: ryanr32 on 07 March 2009, 16:54
the turbo or the boost pipe end? I found this pipe from my chinese kit wouldn't fit on the K03 on mine, tried it on my K03s and it fits a treat

on the second engine pic where you see hose 4 connected to the silver pipe(soory i do not know what pipe this is) it will not go on! i can get it on the other end no probs i just cannot get it on this side!
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 07 March 2009, 17:42
You tried turning it around??  One side is longer than the other! :D

Seriously, have you phoned Forge?

Is it in completely the wrong position, or is it too tight to go on, or what? :undecided:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: ryanr32 on 05 April 2009, 16:51
yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss got the fooker on! after loads of c, b, f, etc and 2 full cans of carb cleaner i got the notorious hose 4 on!!
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2009, 16:53
yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss got the fooker on! after loads of c, b, f, etc and 2 full cans of carb cleaner i got the notorious hose 4 on!!

lol good feeling isn't it  :laugh:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 05 April 2009, 18:40
I need a TIP lol
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2009, 18:41
I need a TIP lol

Heres a tip  buy a forge TIP  :grin:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 05 April 2009, 18:43
lol have to see if mmy mechanic ( MATT ) can fit them lmao
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2009, 18:45
lol have to see if mmy mechanic ( MATT ) can fit them lmao

Im sure he can fit one in around 10 mins  :laugh:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 05 April 2009, 19:00
lol have to see if mmy mechanic ( MATT ) can fit them lmao

Im sure he can fit one in around 10 mins  :laugh:


With a cuppa in between removal/fitment of the old/new one, too! :D :laugh:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: richw911 on 05 April 2009, 19:03
lol have to see if mmy mechanic ( MATT ) can fit them lmao

Im sure he can fit one in around 10 mins  :laugh:


With a cuppa in between removal/fitment of the old/new one, too! :D :laugh:

And one hand behind his back?  :undecided:   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 05 April 2009, 19:53
lmao he got little hands so he is the man for the job
Title: Re: silicone pipes or not?
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 05 April 2009, 22:37
pmsl  :grin: :grin: i'v read the posts on here from ivor and everyone else who's fitted the tip  :cry: you'l have to ask nicely then jonny  :grin: :grin: :evil: