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Offline Raffe

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GTi - Project thread....
« on: 27 October 2012, 13:08 »
I thought it would be a good idea to document the progress to my car so here we go....

As it was when we bought it in April earlier this year as a 2yo car with 9k miles, it was like brand new :cool:



Then the addition of the Eibach Sportline springs only, with the Bilstein B8 shocks to be added at a later date, sits much nicer and drives well;


Out with the old....


...and in with the new courtesy of Kenny, I have his old Blueflame CBE.

Not the best pic but it gives a good idea of how it looks on the car, and sounds great so far.


With the Carbonio intake to accompany which again sounds great and fitted perfectly :cool:


Next on the list is Revo Stage 2 to accompany the 3" Downpipe and 100 Cel CAT, but will need to wait until Feb when it will be fitted and mapped accordingly.

Big thanks to Kenny for doing some great deals on his cast offs, and thanks to you all for your help and advice to date :cool: :wink:
« Last Edit: 02 December 2012, 10:19 by Raffe »
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Offline Mr GTD

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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2012, 15:56 »
Coming along very nicely Phil, need to get some led rears tho.... :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2012, 16:01 »
Thanks :cool:

Rear LED's are going to be Christmas present, along with some wind deflectors :wink:
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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #3 on: 27 October 2012, 19:54 »
Looks great Phil!!

Led rear lights will finish the backs off nicely!! Why you not putting downpipe on just now??

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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #4 on: 27 October 2012, 23:51 »
Agreed with wife that remap wouldn't be before warranty runs out, we'll see how long I last :grin:
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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2012, 20:49 »
Agreed with wife that remap wouldn't be before warranty runs out, we'll see how long I last :grin:

I hear ya.....I keep hankering after one tho, might just have to get back in contact with Craig again soon lol
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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #6 on: 28 October 2012, 21:07 »
In all honesty it's only 4 months until the warranty runs out, planning on having an annual service, first MOT and mapping/DP all done in Feb...really not long to wait.

Heard good things about the 170ps CR engine when mapped, would love to do my Leon but it's not an option as a lease vehicle sadly. Sounds like you have already made your mind up  :whistle:
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Re: Project GTi.
« Reply #7 on: 29 October 2012, 09:15 »
my mates leon fr 170 is mapped and had dpf removed and its fast. 220 or 230bhp or something but the torque is like a tractor
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Re: GTi - Project thread....
« Reply #8 on: 02 December 2012, 10:21 »
Quick little update...

Golf R LED rears on their way, early part of next week will post some pics once fitted.
Team Heko Wind Deflectors now fitted and what an improvement they have made.

Having just seen that Revo have a 20% sale I will be booking the car in for its Stage 2 map and fitting of the Downpipe within the next few weeks....can't wait :evil:

Will do some new pics once lights have been fitted :smiley:
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Re: GTi - Project thread....
« Reply #9 on: 02 December 2012, 22:18 »
Quick little update...

Golf R LED rears on their way, early part of next week will post some pics once fitted.
Team Heko Wind Deflectors now fitted and what an improvement they have made.

Having just seen that Revo have a 20% sale I will be booking the car in for its Stage 2 map and fitting of the Downpipe within the next few weeks....can't wait :evil:

Will do some new pics once lights have been fitted :smiley:

All sounds good mate, good to hear you've sorted some rears...will finish it off nicely :cool:
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