Octavia at MRT Track Day - Marulan

[Mysticality]

Every since going to stage 2 my car has had a very obvious whistle
See the YouTube video earlier in this thread - the car whistles from the hair pin right until I hit the brakes

In addition, over recent months I think the car has been loosing it's spirit
A friend was recently in the car with me and wanted a demonstration,
while he was impressed with the power, I wasn't

Today the MAF sensor has been replaced!
The engine is now pulling really hard again and 90% of the whistle is gone

I don't spose you happened to log the sensor readings, did you?

[Martin]

No I didn't - I was getting "implausable sensor reading" every second day (only on startup)
So I really didn't need to go too deep into diagnostics

Are you trying to work out if your MAF is ok?

The VCDS site has a PDF on diagnosing MAF readings

[zei20t]

warranty job on the MAF or did you buy a new one?

[Martin]

With the CAI and StageII tune I would not be able to claim it under warranty - I had to pay for it myself
(Given recent drama with the Mazda this was a walk in the park - just wanted it fixed)

[zei20t]

hahah fair enough. I guess it would be a bit of a risk!

the car looked good cornering!!

[Martin]

Picked up a set of Dunlop DZ03G for the next track day
(I got the hard compound due to car weight and this will make em last more track days)
These will go on the front, the (mauled) Toyo's will be on the rear
Hope to have improved alignment settings also
(Not to mention my Ferodo DS2500 semi metalic brake pads)

[Mysticality]

What did the new set cost?

[Martin]

Best not to ask - they are very expensive, impractical and over the top for a FWD wagon

Unless you can pick up a used set from racers with a real budget

[Mysticality]

... So a lot more than the other set, I take it!!

[Martin]

Indeed

[Martin]

Engine problems now fixed, pressurised inlet had a small/intermitent air leak due to an o-ring failure, was tricky to find but BWAauto sorted it out for me

I've bought a fire extinquisher - need to get it mounted to the passenger seat rail (for track day events)

Looks like I'm also going to swtich to an Eibach B12 strut/spring combination

http://www.eibach.com.au/performance-suspension/b12-pro-kit/

...then I'll be ready for the VW Nationals at Wakefield

[Mysticality]

Engine problems now fixed, pressurised inlet had a small/intermitent air leak due to an o-ring failure, was tricky to find but BWAauto sorted it out for me

I've bought a fire extinquisher - need to get it mounted to the passenger seat rail (for track day events)

Looks like I'm also going to swtich to an Eibach B12 strut/spring combination
B12 Pro Kit - Eibach Springs


...then I'll be ready for the VW Nationals at Wakefield

Thats a nice looking bit of kit! What were you running before??

[Martin]

Thats a nice looking bit of kit! What were you running before??

Currently running VWR Sport Springs on the stock shock absorbers
They are firm/fun and handle well
APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

[Mysticality]

Hmm, interested in selling them?

[Tigger]

I've bought a fire extinquisher - need to get it mounted to the passenger seat rail (for track day events)

Or to help out mid 80's corollas when they go off track and bush bashing???? (Matt and Martin know what I mean...you had to be there everyone)