Rizz's GTI build thread

[h100vw]

Cat-back exhaust and ECU Has arrived from Sweden. Install later in the week!


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Do you have VCDS to install the ECU or has the immobiliser been defeated?

Gavin

[rizzla]

Do you have VCDS to install the ECU or has the immobiliser been defeated?

Gavin

BSR TUNING is doing the chip install, 1 day job they reckon. Looking forward to the power gains ;D ;D ;D

And I'll bolt the exhaust in.


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[rizzla]

On another note, just dropped car off for suspension refresh, I decided to go for bilsteins and springs with urethane bushes all round. (I am aware this may start a war

Also getting the CV's refreshed, so basically a whole front end freshen up and the back end too!


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[rizzla]

Pics on suspension this evening!


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[h100vw]

On another note, just dropped car off for suspension refresh, I decided to go for bilsteins and springs with urethane bushes all round. (I am aware this may start a war

Also getting the CV's refreshed, so basically a whole front end freshen up and the back end too!


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Of course the war will be commencing shortly.

You might regret the urethane in the rear of the LCA, they can be squeaky, the S3 rubber bush is much better in that respect. The rear axle won't work correctly with urethane at the pivots.

I always curious at the motivation of spending money when nothing is broken?? CV joints on the whole work or make horrible noises. The boots are sealed or not.


I guess BSR are actually installing a chip rather than flashing the ECU?
Gavin

[rizzla]

Of course the war will be commencing shortly.

You might regret the urethane in the rear of the LCA, they can be squeaky, the S3 rubber bush is much better in that respect. The rear axle won't work correctly with urethane at the pivots.

I always curious at the motivation of spending money when nothing is broken?? CV joints on the whole work or make horrible noises. The boots are sealed or not.


I guess BSR are actually installing a chip rather than flashing the ECU?
Gavin

Yeah BSR are installing. I have AGU motor with cable rather than DBW so couldn't flash.. Or so they say.

BWA auto gave me some advice on bits and pieces such as weeping CV joints and clutch is ok but will need doing in future. Prevention better than cure as I'm planning on keeping car it's the perfect blend of practical and fun so tidying it ALL up while I have the coin. I save about $500 bucks on labour as it all comes out at the same time.




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[Sirocco20348]

Gavin can bench flash that ecu for you in 5 seconds + postage time :p

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[rizzla]

Gavin can bench flash that ecu for you in 5 seconds + postage time :p

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**** really??! Pretty much every tune I looked at most guys said it would have to come apart and drop new ECU in.
Everyday is a school day!
Thanks guys for the help!!!!




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[rizzla]

Hey Gavin got em to stick with rubber in rear LCA, thanks for the tip.


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[h100vw]

Yeah BSR are installing. I have AGU motor with cable rather than DBW so couldn't flash.. Or so they say.

BWA auto gave me some advice on bits and pieces such as weeping CV joints and clutch is ok but will need doing in future. Prevention better than cure as I'm planning on keeping car it's the perfect blend of practical and fun so tidying it ALL up while I have the coin. I save about $500 bucks on labour as it all comes out at the same time.

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Ok, now I am happy

You can flash that ECU not many tuners have the tool for it. Clutches will always need doing eventually, like death and taxes. Without taking the gearbox off you couldn't predict when with any certainty.

Gavin

[JustCruisn]

Ok, now I am happy

You can flash that ECU not many tuners have the tool for it. Clutches will always need doing eventually, like death and taxes. Without taking the gearbox off you couldn't predict when with any certainty.

Gavin

Too true. I got 60K with a tune before my clutch needed doing. Now another 100K on, no signs of slipping.

[SLAJ]

I like this already welcome man

[rizzla]

so this is the completed CAI install.

and the heatsink for ICM (I Chose XXL)
cheers for the heads up LITO!

ICM heatsink Final resting place
just strapped to wiring casing underneath CAI

[rizzla]

SO... Now for the suspension!

[rizzla]

Out with the old.....