SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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How good is FedEx from USA! Ordered Sunday Night Aus time, had it Thursday lunch time!

The side to side gear selection feels a bit sloppy, so had a look at the retaining clip for the cable is a bit stuff, (install error day 1),
So got the ECS Tuning side to side kit, and a Alignment pin.

So will install that this weekend, May leave it on the stock feel, but might go 20% reduction, will see how it is. Will all so do a Brake and clutch Bleed, reinstall BMS catch can to Engine mount.

Got a nice 4 inch Dial Tyre Pressure gauge for track days, and ordered some stickers for the helmet Ill be getting soon.

Clutch is feeling better, so hoping a bleed will make it better again, then it will be dyno time....

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Today was the day the NPC Kit (above) was installed at Bayside Performance Services, and top blokes they were.

The 2min drive review.
- 0-2000rpm on or off throttle there is chatter (but racecar)
-The bite point is just off the floor (but racecar).
I would say that both these features will get better with time.

It has 30km of driving.
- The pedal feel however is stock

I was going to baby it for 1000km as recommended by NPC, but Ill re-install the JB4 at the weekend and do the odd pull every now and then over the 1000km, see how shes holds.

NPC
"The recommended bed in period is 1000km’s of regular driving.
Avoid any clutch dumping during this period. You can lean on it but don’t go thrashing the car in this time.
If the clutch does slip then get off the pedal immediately and let the clutch settle in more.
1000km’s on the highway will not bed the clutch in. You need to drive the vehicle around town and go through the gears as much as possible because the engagement of the clutch is what settles it in."

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SO.... Ordered a Clutch Kit with another Member to get a better deal.
We have gone with the NPC Heavy Duty Organic kit, which also replaces the flywheel with a single mass one, about 4kg lighter too!

Will get installed next week, then will need to Bed it in for a 1000km or so, then we can go back to 200kw at the wheels and over 400Nm...

Next on the list is a better oil catch, maybe go with 42DD (~350) or a VW Racing Line (~800) one
Also on the list is some Spring Rubbers to increase the Spring Rate for track days.

Its the same kit as Hardings sell.
Heavy Duty Organic - NPC - Leaders in Performance Clutches | Mansfield | QLD Australia
Harding Performance HD Clutch and Flywheel Kit - MK7 R/MK7 GTI/MK6 GTI - Harding Performance

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Ripped the Oil Catch can out, unfortunately it vibrates around the firewall. I filed the Dowl off and tapped and put a bolt thru for a longer dowel. Still not very nice, so its off the car.

Its a nice bit of kit, but the mounting point has let it down.

Ill look at other options once the Clutch is sorted.

As the car has been in stock power levels (about 160kW at the wheels) for a few months as the clutch was slipping, I've added 2psi via the JB4 Map6 with some boost limiting per gear (1st/2nd). And WOW, that's all the car need to wake up, so really looking forward to getting the clutch sorted so I can go back to 200+ kW..

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1st & 2nd gear have been a bit hard to get into lately, not sure if its the weather or what. Its been over 6 months since I installed the CTS Short shifter, so maybe it has finally settled in and now the linkage cable needs aligning.

So after a quick google and youtube search I found how to align the Cable linkages. Seemed better on the test drive around the Block, but The real test is if the Mrs thinks its better as she drives it to work every day.

Just watch the youtube video, hardest part is trying to get the gear knob boot off.

YouTube

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Thanks for your updates, just wondering where you bought your dog bone insert and does it suit 22 Sept 2015 build date? It seems the cut of for suitability is around this date? My car will bounce and thump when it loses traction, feels like the front end is going to fall out!

Hey mate, look up autoinstruct, the 034 mount seems to be the go. They sell both versions or you can replace to whole Bush and arm with HPA.

You on the SkodaModderz Facebook page mate??

Skoda RS230

[MarksVRS]

Thanks for your updates, just wondering where you bought your dog bone insert and does it suit 22 Sept 2015 build date? It seems the cut of for suitability is around this date? My car will bounce and thump when it loses traction, feels like the front end is going to fall out!

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BMS Oil Catch Can has returned no oil after checking it last night, but only driven about 400km all at sign posted speeds.
Another member has installed a 42DD Catch can, and will be on track at the next happy laps, so will be interesting to see what he gets.

Still on the look out for MK7 Clutch reviews

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BMS Oil Catch Can Install.
Very nice piece of kit and very good value. It doesn't look out of place in the in engine bay as its black.


Install was fine once I had talked to Luke at Auto Instruct about cutting the hoses to the right length, Seems that the LHD cars are a little different.


Key notes would be, File the Dowel hole to make it a nice fit and cut hoses to length. Also cable tie the o2 wires before you attach the Can. I also added some cable ties to the hoses, but you don't have to do that.


Ill check in once a week and let you know what comes out!

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Also Installed a Cheap ebay Dash cam using the very nicely layout How to from Spinifex.
I already had power on the drivers side, so ran Power cable along roof lining and down A Piller.

How to Hardwire a dashcam in Mk3 Octy, in 50 easy steps

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While I had some time, I installed some New fog light bulbs.
Should of researched a lot more but they were cheap on Black Friday.

The new lights are not as yellow as stock, but compared to the Headlights, they are still yellow.
Might see what other options are around but don't want to spend the earth on lights that hardly get used.

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Burger Motorsport Oil Catch Can on the way.
There is a Groupbuy going on the SkodaModderz Facebook page if you are interested.

Also, I drove the car to dinner last night and I have a slipping clutch between 2500-3000 rpm.
Reading lots about clutches now, But will most likely go with the Harding Performance SMF Kit (they can install too)

But if you have upgraded Clutch, I would love the feedback.

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Skoda Friday, RS3 Brake Ducts...

Ordered some Audi RS3 Brake Ducts via a group buy via Facebook page 'SkodaModderz'.

Part numbers:
8V0407811
8V0407812

Not sure if they will help on track, but they can't hurt...

Busted a clip, so just be careful and make sure the duct will clear the wheel arch.
Photos weren't final install as it felt it was to close to the wheel arch.

Skoda RS230

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So Dyno results!
Take note, I was never going for a number, and all map 6 boost curves were made to save the stock clutch.
See how Map 1 & 2 have more power from 0-3000 rpm, that's the clutch killer

Stock: 160.2kW (was 153.5kW)
Map 1: 183.1kW (was 170.1kW)
Map 2: 185.8kW (was 176.7kW)
Map6 max: 202kw
*At the wheels

Mods
6 Speed Man btw
- JB4
- 10% e85
- Ferret Airbox Mod/foam filter
- Ramair Airbox Pipe
- CTS: TMD, TIP, TOP, TP, DP



I've put Run 23 in the car.
Run 23 – 20psi at 4000 – 193kW
Which seems to have a low torque down low and when you want to open it up has good power.


If I was going for a high torque boost curve, It would look similar or even better to map 2.

Not a lot planned now, Maybe a Oil catch can for track days, and replace the stock tyres (I have a set of p zeros ready)

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DYNO booked!!!