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Title: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: jv on 25 October 2010, 21:08

:)

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Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:17

Cheers JV much appreciated mate..


Well i bought my first GTI.. My first Turbo.. And my first VW on March the 28th 2010.. Set me back £5000 with P/X for my mk4 Fiesta

Its a 2002/51 Mk4 1.8T.. AUM Engine code.. Reflex silver.. 5 Door.. 100% Standard..

Well what can i say i LOVE my car  :grin:

First thing i did was get insured now as some people no that set me back 3.5k  :shocked: Pretty steep i know but what can i do i am 19 wanted a Turbo and a high insurance group car with only 1 years driving experience.. Such is life get over it  :laugh:

Heres some shots of my car not long after getting it..

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0212.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0091.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0090.jpg)

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:22

I then invested in a few parts as i couldn't stand not hearing my god damn turbo  :cool:

(http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/images/products/FMCL007P.jpg)

(http://www.ruderacing.co.uk/images/pic_750/typhoon.jpg)

Thats just over £300 in a airfilter and a recirc valve lol

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:26

Next i got a FMIC which was a bad idea as it fitted bad.. other than that it was great the turbo was so loud even as i was on a stock map..

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0087.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0086.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0085.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0084.jpg)

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:31

I then took that off and replaced it with the OEM SMIC as i couldn't afford a Forge or THS one as im not rich im poor from running a mk4 golf lol  :grin:

Obviousy that meant i had to get another front bumper as i had butchered the old one..

I bought one off ebay apparently 'BRAND NEW' like hell it was the paint on it was the worst ive even see runs the lot.. down the sides where the bumper meets the wings it sticks out about 1/2 an inch or so which is terrible !! Buy bad buy twice fact !!

Tried on friday to get it to fit by butchered the sides and obviously as im not body work man i failed miserably..  :evil:

Luckily a guy on here called Johnnyturbo got in touch with me and told me i could buy his R32 replica front bumper.. with genuine grills.. LCR splitter and de-badged grill for 125 notes.. happy days.. only downside i cant have it till after 25/11/2010  :cry: :cry: Counting down the days and even when i receive it i will have to get it painted up to my colour..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:36

I have a Saikou michi catch can on order £88 delivered from Tucson America  :smiley: Should be here in about 10-14 days which i cant wait for as its custom to me  :nerd:

Also bought all the necessary oil proof pipework and elbows and t-pieces..

I also ordered every different size jubilee clip that toolstation stock which means i now have about 80 clips here waiting for a clip to go to get one out of my collection im very sad like that  :cool:

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:40

Next a good guy on here called Jimbooboo send me some lovely brushed aluminium 3m vinyl to do some wrapping.. I found it bloody addictive and wanted to wrap everything including my car lol  :grin:

Heres some pics for you guys i no you dont car but hey  :evil:

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0219.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0218.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0221.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0220.jpg)

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:42

Also bought a Sharan rear badge and colour coded but i have no pics..

And a mk5 aero wiper and arm for i think £15 delivered..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 25 October 2010, 21:48

oh i forgot i got a stubby aerial aswell  :grin:

And i bought a cheap ebay gearknob for £12 and it was so sh!t built and that i took it off and put wood effect one back on..

RTech remap is booked for the 6th December cant wait  :evil:

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Post by: tech1889 on 27 October 2010, 23:30

Just ordered some 4mm silicone tubing for the top of my 007p as i think mines getting a bit brittle and for £2.38 delivered cant really moan..

Nothin else really been happening at the moment will give it a good wash this saturday if weather permits and upload some more recent photos..  :cool:

Also over winter i might refurb and powder coat my monty 2 alloys anyone got a spare one lol ??

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 30 October 2010, 14:15

Well i have just got back from my local dealers.. Received my new stress bolts for fitting dog bone mount as ive purchased some new poly bushes for it which i will be fitting tomorrow..

Also received a new fuel filter which will be going on on the 8th as thats the day of my service so will fit it all at the same time.. Also got some IK22 iridium spark plugs to fit bought them for £5 delivered brand new they like £45 retail !!  :grin:

Just got to get a new pollen filter as mines getting on a wee bit now.. then thats a fuel service.. Vw are jsut changing my oil and checking all bushes etc as i dont have time to hunt for problems lol..

Also received my new silicone piping for on top of the 007p yesterday so that will go on later hopefully..

Will update later once car is washed etc..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 31 October 2010, 16:45

Well fitted my poly bush to my dogbone mount.. really am not sure on the vibration when pulling away.. hopefully this will settle down after the bush has bedded itself in.. Note to anyone doing dogbone mount bushes what ever you do DO NOT lose the little compression nut that holds the bloody thing together ive had to make myself up a custom nut from losing mine as the thread on ukmkiv's doesn't state there  is even a nut there lol  :grin:

On the plus side you can really really notice the difference once pulling away and booting it so much more smooth with the gear changes and throttle response is better.. worth all of the £30 i paid for powerflex bush and the bolts from VW..


Also fitted my little bit of 4mm silicone tubing to the 007p.. to be honest i didnt need to replace as my OEM hose was in great shape not brittle at all but still changed it anyways..

Thats all for this week..

Parts still need to get -

- Cat-back exhaust
- De-cat or sports cat
- Aero arms and blades


Getting remap on 6th december so need to have.. catch can installed.. service.. plugs.. fuel filter.. Also going to get RTech to install a forge TIP for me..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 31 October 2010, 18:47

Also got a quote for all the bits for a US spec front bumper the dealers want £305 !!!!!!!!!!!

That includes the main bumper.. markers and wiring.. valance.. rub strip..

So about £400+ after paint think im going to stick with R32 rep  :grin:

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 02 November 2010, 22:41

Just got home from work (22:00) and ive received my nice new catch can from saikou michi looking forward to fitting that very soon will update with pics when i can.. so happy it didnt get lost in transit !!

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 04 November 2010, 22:01

Just sorted a deal out for one of these..

(http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/images/products/FMACVAG03G.jpg)


Cant wait to get that fitted aswell  :grin:

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 16 November 2010, 18:41

picked up actuator but dont think im keeping it..

Also i fitted my catch can the weekend will get some pics tomorrow when not dark.. looks the muts nuts and very very OEM...

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 22 November 2010, 23:58

well after a long time some catch can pics not the best but hey..

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0245.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0244.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0243.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0242.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0241.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0240.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0239.jpg)

All in all i love how it looks lets see if it works..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 01 December 2010, 19:35

Exhaust i received a couple of days ago and i have valance on route for fitting  :smiley: its the Milltek 40motion style

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0258.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0257.jpg)

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 01 December 2010, 19:45

Also as everyone knows the weathers been bad...

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0255.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0254.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0253.jpg)

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac237/tech1889/IMG_0256.jpg)

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 14 January 2011, 17:40

Milltek has been fitted and adjusted by the garage as i fitted it sh!t..  :grin:

Also got a years MOT on it on Monday only 2 advisories.. 2 tyres and a chaffed brake hose.. so im pleased..

Title: Re: tech1889 - 1.8T
Post by: tech1889 on 28 January 2011, 18:13

Project is now finished as it is now sold.. thanks for looking... Dan