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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kevin31 on 05 July 2011, 15:38

Title: Silicone Hoses
Post by: kevin31 on 05 July 2011, 15:38
Howdy all,

well looks like im going to go down the this route one for the appearance two just to replace the old rubber hoses that are pushing 12 years old plus I am now remapped so could be worht while.

I have been advised these are good: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160604367796&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Or I did see on R-tech site they offer some not sure the difference mind sure Nick might be able to help there?

So I am all up for purchaisng these but wont be able to fit them as I am usless on the car front where be the best place to go? Local garage and ask them or back to the lad at R-tech? Will get my MAF and N75 done to!

Thanks

Kev
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: Kerrse on 05 July 2011, 15:50
Most of the pipes are fairly easy to fit, well i know the standard ones are as had to change a few over the years of having my golf.
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: cullygti on 05 July 2011, 16:16
daz veedub got that kit on his looks really nice ask him to put a pic up for you to have a look  :wink: and if your going to get that kit get the tip from them aswell mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: jockgti on 05 July 2011, 18:56
daz veedub got that kit on his looks really nice ask him to put a pic up for you to have a look  :wink: and if your going to get that kit get the tip from them aswell mate  :wink:

exactly what i got the 5 piece kit and tip in red good quality stuff
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: houston on 05 July 2011, 19:10
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120743594007

i bought the tip from this guy, took less than 2 weeks delivered and was really good quality, very strong stuff and a lot cheaper than the rest. im assuming his boost pipes are the same quality.
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: 1 gti on 05 July 2011, 19:27
Does this option really help performance or is it more for looks and less chance of leaks? Cheers
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: daz veedub on 05 July 2011, 19:29
creation motorsport 1s of the bay are decent quality for price like what was said get tip and boost kit  :cool:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/006-6.jpg)
rocker cover and inlet coming off soon for spray  :cool:
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/001-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: houston on 05 July 2011, 22:18
Does this option really help performance or is it more for looks and less chance of leaks? Cheers

less chance of popping off, stronger under higher pressure. only prob is when they get a hole they end up tearing, oe rubber doesnt (usually)
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: murraymint on 05 July 2011, 23:12
daz veedub got that kit on his looks really nice ask him to put a pic up for you to have a look  :wink: and if your going to get that kit get the tip from them aswell mate  :wink:

exactly what i got the 5 piece kit and tip in red good quality stuff

sorry if im being stupid but what is a tip?
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: The Dave on 06 July 2011, 01:00
turbo intake pipe :)
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: daz veedub on 06 July 2011, 11:41
daz veedub got that kit on his looks really nice ask him to put a pic up for you to have a look  :wink: and if your going to get that kit get the tip from them aswell mate  :wink:

exactly what i got the 5 piece kit and tip in red good quality stuff

sorry if im being stupid but what is a tip?

its where the dv sits in mate the maf is on the end of it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: kevin31 on 18 July 2011, 07:10
Hi

So going to order these this week from creation motor sport! If I took them tommy local garage think there be able to do it? Or should it go to someone like r-tech or a turbo specialist?

Time wise is it big job or not?


Thanks

Kev
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: rio_gti on 18 July 2011, 13:11
you could do them yourself its not too dificult but you'll have to take the front bumper off and headlight out to fit the intercooler to tb pipe  :undecided:
makes it alot easier.......
Title: Re: Silicone Hoses
Post by: daz veedub on 18 July 2011, 15:34
yep easy enuff 2 do yaself mate just take ya time