Little Red Devil

[jasn78]

Hey, any reason you havent gone to 312mm fronts yet u upgraded the rear rotors?

[AusScare]

Looks good. Any plans for an lsd or diff thingy of some sort to handle all that power?

[DeanB]

Looks great .... needs the lower mesh on the front thought !

[Jmac]

Typo thanks lads!

For those wondering it is in fact Redline MTL in the Polo box guys. I use Mt 90 in the 02M box which is in the R32 and 4mo.
Cheers
Jmac

[VWindahouse]

Hey, any reason you havent gone to 312mm fronts yet u upgraded the rear rotors?

I got the rear callipers really cheap so went that upgrade first and found that I liked the new combo enough to keep the fronts the same size. Pedal feel is a bit firmer then stock and progressive so it doesn't give you any surprises under heavy twisting conditions. Where as from the research I have read some people aren't all together happy who have just upgraded the fronts only. In the future if I end up doing a lot of track stuff I will go the ECS 312mm 2 piece light weight rotor option with Boxter 4 pot callipers (all together lighter than stock keeping the unsprung weight thing in mind). But very happy for now. You're welcome to give them a crack anytime mate!

[VWindahouse]

Looks good. Any plans for an lsd or diff thingy of some sort to handle all that power?

Not just yet, as is with all the suspension & chassis mods and bushes in combination with the wider rubber I really don't suffer that badly from traction issues. I try not to talk too soon with Phase III just around the corner

[VWindahouse]

Looks great .... needs the lower mesh on the front thought !

Yeah I was chasing those for ages but couldn't get my hands on any but then I saw the lower lip spoiler and I think that will compliment the horizontal slats in the stock lower grilles. I will see how it looks when it gets here I guess.

[Catfish]

For those wondering it is in fact Redline MTL in the Polo box guys. I use Mt 90 in the 02M box which is in the R32 and 4mo.
Cheers
Jmac

Thanks for clearing that up Jmac - great advice as always.

[noone]

Damn, i wonder if showing my girlfriend all the mods you've done will make her feel any better about the little I've done by comparison...?

Nice car dude, I'd love to hear your comments on some of the parts, but as you've likely had them installed in batches, its probably going to be hard to pick what did what exactly...

[VWindahouse]

Damn, i wonder if showing my girlfriend all the mods you've done will make her feel any better about the little I've done by comparison...?

Nice car dude, I'd love to hear your comments on some of the parts, but as you've likely had them installed in batches, its probably going to be hard to pick what did what exactly...

Fire away mate, I will do my best to remember! Also sorry I'm still waiting for an email reply about the Koni's, I lost my phone a couple of weekends ago so lost my numbers.

[noone]

No issues, still not sure if i'll invest...

Heres a few queries:

I've not heard anyone with the lower front strut brace report any improvement, did you notice any?

The following parts don't seem to be very common. In your opinion, are they going to do much with stock Turbo?:
intake manifold Powergasket
ATP turbo manifold
Bosch 315cc fuel injectors
ECS adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Audi TT 225hp 3” MAF housing
APR high performance fuel pump

Can you comment on the FSB itself? I'm happy with the rear, but think the front would be a good investment for keeping traction on uneven surfaces (plenty of those in Sydney).

[VWindahouse]

No issues, still not sure if i'll invest...

Heres a few queries:

I've not heard anyone with the lower front strut brace report any improvement, did you notice any?

The following parts don't seem to be very common. In your opinion, are they going to do much with stock Turbo?:
intake manifold Powergasket
ATP turbo manifold
Bosch 315cc fuel injectors
ECS adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Audi TT 225hp 3” MAF housing
APR high performance fuel pump

Can you comment on the FSB itself? I'm happy with the rear, but think the front would be a good investment for keeping traction on uneven surfaces (plenty of those in Sydney).

I did a search and found this old chestnut of a thread, it's the old Forge strut brace group buy thread by you guest it..... shaneth. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...oup+buy&page=8

This was actually my first mod as was a lot of people on the forum so there are some very relevant reviews to help answer your first question noone. As for the lower brace better ask Jimmy mate but I think it's more of a control arm brace than a lower strut brace. It was the last of my suspension and chassis mods so hard to say but since this and the control arm bushes went in at the same time I have a great deal more traction especially engaging corners with speed.

As for you next question you would be right but as I posted earlier the mods in question are mated with the K04 Hybrid and all tuned together which is the third phase for Custom Code.

[h100vw]

Anthony, I am pleased that you are happy with the results so far.

I am looking forward to the next instalment, probably not the last though??




@noone

The following parts don't seem to be very common. In your opinion, are they going to do much with stock Turbo?:
intake manifold Powergasket
ATP turbo manifold
Bosch 315cc fuel injectors
ECS adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Audi TT 225hp 3” MAF housing

There's no need to fit the injectors, fuel pump, FPR or MAF with the std turbo.

You could fit the manifold and powergasket.

You don't need the other parts, as you won't be flowing enough air. They are to support the use of the K04.

Gavin

[VWindahouse]

Thanks Gav, definitely happy so far but can't wait for the next instalment also

[jasn78]

awesome car buddy

where'd you get the badgeless grill?

btw best place now to get them is fkautomotive (sorry for the hijack) anthony