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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: atcmedia on 18 August 2011, 00:58

Title: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: atcmedia on 18 August 2011, 00:58
The time of year is coming but I must say I'm fairly confident with my little minter.

Anyway I've got a 52 plate turbs, and I'm thinking if it passes mot tomorrow of treating the old gal.

I've only got some rs4 alloys on at moment, and in silver with a expensive air filter.  But I'm after some advice, I'm thinking of a remap anyway...


But I'm after some cosmetic upgrades, any suggestions? The car is in silver.... I have been looking at some bonnet bra, de badges grill, maybe r32 or anni splitter, maybe some new rims etc endless list


So WHAT would u guys recommend? Or is anyone selling anything they think may help me spend some cash on my motor


Thanks in advance
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 18 August 2011, 08:27
Depends on whether you want speed or looks?

Speed - then do the remap (£ for £ this is the best method for more power  :evil: )
Looks - do the alloys
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: daz veedub on 20 August 2011, 05:37

did it pass  :undecided:

remap then go for looks

anni full kit  :cool: maybe smoothed bumpers
lowerd  :cool:
on some sweet rims  :cool:

then enjoy
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: oceanic-green on 20 August 2011, 08:19
Remap deffinetely, but if you do, best to get a new diverter valve 007 forge is good, with the yellow spring (if remaped)

Darren
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: atcmedia on 21 August 2011, 00:20
Failed on one rear bush, one tire and also a rear bulb!

All passed now though £280 later!

Right I've got some rs6 wheels on it at moment genuine Audi ones 18inch. I've been thinking should I spray them Matt black as car is silver!

Remap i think is a goer! And why would I need one of them 007 diverted valves?

 
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: oceanic-green on 21 August 2011, 11:54
Quote from: atcmedia on 21 August 2011, 00:20

Remap i think is a goer! And why would I need one of them 007 diverted valves?

 

You will probably be ok for a bit, but if you get a remap then it is likely to brake as the vw ones are pretty crap.
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: oceanic-green on 21 August 2011, 12:02
The diverter valves on the early models are prone to failure but the 2002 models have better ones.

See here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=159156.0
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: atcmedia on 21 August 2011, 18:11
What happens if they break?

Also will 5 stud Porsche wheels 17inch (the fan type ones on boxsters) go straight on a mk4
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: Steve_PD on 21 August 2011, 18:26
no will need adapters, 5x130 to 5x100 also need to watch out for the offsets you want them quite high to allow for the adapters
Title: Re: MOT doomsday in less than 12hrs
Post by: atcmedia on 21 August 2011, 18:36
Aww sack that then cba with the hassle! Might just spray mine matt black
Title: UPDATE
Post by: atcmedia on 22 August 2011, 23:46
Just an update remap booked for this Thursday.

Not too sure whether to replace the recirc valve though if it's fine?


But I am looking for

Smoked headlights, led smoked rear lights, smoothed/r32 bumpers in reflex silver.

Let me know if anyone has anything for sale
Title: Re: UPDATE
Post by: oceanic-green on 23 August 2011, 08:00
Quote from: atcmedia on 22 August 2011, 23:46
Just an update remap booked for this Thursday.

Not too sure whether to replace the recirc valve though if it's fine?


If its fine then save yourself some money for a bit, but you will probably need to change it in the not to distant future if you are getting a remap, also along with other things like pcv pipework  :wink:

Darren