Development of our MK4 Rs for hps

[G-rig]

The reason the software isn't right is because it isn't tuned properly for an Australian delivered R32 (no off the shelf software available). A better idea would've been to tune it here in Australia if someone had/has the software to do it (Custom Code?) or just put a piggy back system in.

Anyway we're venturing off topic here.

Cheers,
Trent

Yeah didn't mean to get off topic. There was one person here that could do it but isn't very helpful (and doesn't want to) from what my mechanic was saying.. forget the name of the place.

Anyway my point was you wont get many gains without SC or turbo kit, but may be that little bit more you're chasing. I'm just spewing the headers have changed my sound on the stock exhaust as it's much quieter so may need to go to another setup.

[JVLR32]

Wat about the manifold?????

Bigger throttle body????

Still dont think the exhaust system (thats aftermarket)is all wat it stacks up to be.....is there any Graphs, tuning Dyno figs, showing extreme gains?

[dainese]

Wat about the manifold?????

Bigger throttle body????

Still dont think the exhaust system (thats aftermarket)is all wat it stacks up to be.....is there any Graphs, tuning Dyno figs, showing extreme gains?

nah, i don't think there will be many out there.

and a enlargened throttle body will yield minimal gains as well. not sure about manifold, and how serious you want to get.

but maybe if we did all components, without resorting to FI, I promise our times and driveability will improve! I would be happy with that!

[JVLR32]

Twin throttle bottle could work....

[JVLR32]

Yeah didn't mean to get off topic. There was one person here that could do it but isn't very helpful (and doesn't want to) from what my mechanic was saying.. forget the name of the place.

Anyway my point was you wont get many gains without SC or turbo kit, but may be that little bit more you're chasing. I'm just spewing the headers have changed my sound on the stock exhaust as it's much quieter so may need to go to another setup.

agree

[Blitzen]

Have you guys looked at short runner intake manifolds too??

[VOLKSMAN]

wel since JVLR32 doesn't want to go forced induction considering a short runner intake manifold would hurt bottom end torque which isnt a good feeling if your car is a daily driver.

plus loosing that look of those sexy plastic runners wouldnt be worth it...

[G-rig]

wel since JVLR32 doesn't want to go forced induction considering a short runner intake manifold would hurt bottom end torque which isnt a good feeling if your car is a daily driver.

plus loosing that look of those sexy plastic runners wouldnt be worth it...

I don't think i'd spend $1k on those HPA manifold intakes..

Personally I wouldn't go further than intake, headers, catback and retune unless you are tracking it a lot then get cams if there is a suitable tune around.

DSG seems to be the best mod for drags as the manual changing in mine is still too slow, so i'd concentrate on suspension & handling mods and performance driving lessons, or get an S3 .. The power isn't really enough extra to notice imo.

Maybe bug_racer could give us some info on that mk4 from youtube..

[JVLR32]

I don't think i'd spend $1k on those HPA manifold intakes..

Personally I wouldn't go further than intake, headers, catback and retune unless you are tracking it a lot then get cams if there is a suitable tune around.

DSG seems to be the best mod for drags as the manual changing in mine is still too slow, so i'd concentrate on suspension & handling mods and performance driving lessons, or get an S3 .. The power isn't really enough extra to notice imo.

Maybe bug_racer could give us some info on that mk4 from youtube..

Wheres the youtube of that mk4 Greg?

[G-rig]

Wheres the youtube of that mk4 Greg?

Just this vid that was earlier in the thread.. goes to show you dont need a turbo as the Polo couldn't catch it!

You'd be better just stripping the weight from the R32.. but i like having a comfortable road car as well

sebs the man for the r32 mods most definitely..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oMBoLMrfoQ this video of flaps in hs polo and aussiejimmy's r32 infront of him.. the thing screams, sounds and goes like no tomorrow for a na r32!

[Treza360]

The rear seats in the R weigh about 6 tonnes. But they're very simple to remove.
One day when I go to the track they'll be the first thing that comes out as well as the spare kit. They will stay in though for daily driving.
Cheers,
Trent

[JVLR32]

Just this vid that was earlier in the thread.. goes to show you dont need a turbo as the Polo couldn't catch it!

You'd be better just stripping the weight from the R32.. but i like having a comfortable road car as well

OK....yep saw that....wat i like to see is the specs on the 04 R32 Racecars....these cars were weapons on the track and not catchable....

[JVLR32]

The rear seats in the R weigh about 6 tonnes. But they're very simple to remove.
One day when I go to the track they'll be the first thing that comes out as well as the spare kit. They will stay in though for daily driving.
Cheers,
Trent

I have done this a few times with track days Trent....not wrong about weight and yes i upset a few Porsche drivers

[sir_camel]

I thought the rear seats gave a whole lot of extra rigidity through the stresses of a racetrack> Obviously if you have a rear brace that isn't an issue.

[JVLR32]

I thought the rear seats gave a whole lot of extra rigidity through the stresses of a racetrack> Obviously if you have a rear brace that isn't an issue.

Never had seats or a racebrace in either race days!!!....the car was a weapon felt great with that invinceability about it....