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Offline joshstanvw

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Re: Standard intercooler
« Reply #10 on: 13 January 2014, 20:45 »
That's not a problem was there any bumper trimming involved with that kit
I had a lower number in my head in regards to what I wanted to pay but the car is more important than the missus so no more shoes for the next month or so lol
Did you notice an improvement after fitting
sorry for the questions but want to get everything just right

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Re: Standard intercooler
« Reply #11 on: 13 January 2014, 20:50 »
Yeah, some trimming to the rear of the bumper and the centre and o/s vents. As long as you're careful with a dremel you'll be fine, it might even be worth picking up a bumper from a scrappy to practice on first. Make it fit then cut the real one.

It can be done for less by fitting a wellycooler but you'll end up with pipes hanging out of your vents. Like you I wanted mine to be completely hidden which is why I opted for this kit.

You'll certainly notice an improvement in the summer :afro:

Offline joshstanvw

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Re: Standard intercooler
« Reply #12 on: 13 January 2014, 20:56 »
Thanks a lot for the help I really don't want pipes hanging out and yours looks AWESOME will deffo be stealing your idea of spraying it all Matt black

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Re: Standard intercooler
« Reply #13 on: 15 January 2014, 04:05 »
Wazzer....awww my old THS! haha.  Miss that cooler.

SMIC at 237bhp will be terrible...you will get about 5seconds worth of efficient cooling before it cant keep up and you have inlet temps into the 40-50c's.  Then timing pull and loose power.

Dare bet it feels a lot slower after a good boost in a high gear.

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Offline joshstanvw

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Re: Standard intercooler
« Reply #14 on: 19 January 2014, 12:35 »
Exactly that it's so noticeable my mate has an r32 and when we get out on the motorway I can outpull him in third the first time but after that I can't keep up you can physically feel the power loss! I need to invest some cash gonna have to be in a month or 2 cos Christmas is a bummer when ur self employed

GTI is not a trim level. It is a lifestyle.
1999 1.8t AGU, KO3s, forge 007p, silicone tip and charge pipe, oil catch can, SS turbo back system, pipercross CAI, g60/vr6 clutch, 40mm apex springs, drilled and grooved discs, stage 2 remap.