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  • #46
    Yeah, here is some info taken from the website;

    A significant step up in its temperature handling capabilities is HiPerCoat™ Extreme coating. Specifically designed for applications such as turbochargers where substrate temperatures can exceed 1300 degrees Celsius, in black only the coatings help maintain exhaust gas temperatures, increase flow velocity, aid cylinder scavenging and assist in preventing damage to hoses, belts and wiring harnesses.

    Track testing has shown as much as a 30% reduction in underbonnet ambient temperatures and a 50% reduction in component skin temperature. HiPerCoat™ Extreme achieves this by creating a thermal barrier that retains heat, which in turbocharged applications assists to increase turbo boost and spool-up. Which is why today's leading CART, NASCAR, IMSA, and F-1 teams use HPC's HiPerCoat™ Extreme process.

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    • #47
      i've got my grill also from FK automotive.
      have to say, the red line is not on it so i used my original one and make it fit.
      and the grill itself does not fit 100% on my car.
      the underside of the grill does not fit well on the bumper.
      and i could not get the grill to fit unless i drilled away the round plastic thing in the middle that holds the stock VW logo.
      do you also have that problem?

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      • #48
        Originally posted by mikepologti View Post
        can i ask a really dumb question here and ask what "hpc" is?
        Its a really high quality thermal coating. It basically insulates the hot pipework, thus lowering engine bay temps. Hot gasses also flow faster too.

        One thing: It also causes so much heat to be retained in the metal that it leads to cracking exhausts and exhaust housings on your turbo, much the same way fibreglass wrap does.

        Not for street car use as far as i'm concerned, unless you consider exhaust parts a consumable item.
        Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

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        • #49
          Originally posted by Stuwey View Post
          Its a really high quality thermal coating. It basically insulates the hot pipework, thus lowering engine bay temps. Hot gasses also flow faster too.

          One thing: It also causes so much heat to be retained in the metal that it leads to cracking exhausts and exhaust housings on your turbo, much the same way fibreglass wrap does.

          Not for street car use as far as i'm concerned, unless you consider exhaust parts a consumable item.
          this has also been my observed experience with such things. Much like turbo beanies. There is some obvious validity in it, but there's also an added expense/risk associated to the benefits it brings.
          Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
          Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
          Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
          ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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          • #50
            There are different levels of coating available on the market depending on your application. In this case I am getting the lower end coating more suited to my application and I am only getting the exhaust manifold done which is a solid piece of manufacturing. This process is more the 10 years old and has been a tried and proven application my previous projects with no worries.

            PS I guess only time will tell with this absolutely insane Polo GTI from the UK

            http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/phpBB3/v...8486&start=180
            Last edited by VWindahouse; 14-09-2009, 08:11 PM.

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            • #51
              Originally posted by instigator View Post
              i've got my grill also from FK automotive.
              have to say, the red line is not on it so i used my original one and make it fit.
              and the grill itself does not fit 100% on my car.
              the underside of the grill does not fit well on the bumper.
              and i could not get the grill to fit unless i drilled away the round plastic thing in the middle that holds the stock VW logo.
              do you also have that problem?
              Yes unfortunately! They don't advertise the fact you have to permanently modify the bumper.

              I cut the round support (which I don't think serves a purpose anyway) off with a little hacksaw.





              And then just filed the sharp plastic edges to smooth it all off.

              Last edited by VWindahouse; 14-09-2009, 07:28 PM.

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              • #52
                yeah, i have had the same issue,
                i also cut away the plastic holder with a Dremel.
                could not get the grill to fit otherwise.

                if you want the red line on the grill,
                click it out of the original grill and cut away the plastic pins on it.
                and then even the back of it the smooth it because its not straight.
                when it was smooth i have glued it on the FK grill and the result was awsome,
                looks like standard

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                • #53
                  I caught up with Anthony on the weekend as I'm starting to look into mods on my car, namely starting with suspension and maybe ending where he's currently at with stage 2.

                  What can I say - wholly mother of god, what a nicely set-up car it is.

                  Made mine (stock) with 2/3 the km's and 1/3 it's age, feel old, loose and ponderous. Suspension is beatifully compliant and steering nicely accurate, no body roll and when I intentionally pushed it wide, no kick back or silly bugger lift off oversteer - ease off the gas, front regains grip and off you go again. No lose of composure and has the power and grip to pull it straight again. As funds prevail, I will be mimicking the suspension set-up without hesitation. Great for a street car and regularly track excursions.

                  Power and mechanical wise - sweet. The gear box simply feels stronger and more accurate, power delivery is very smooth from around the 2000-2500rpm, and doesn't have the subaru lag below those revs. There's really no other way to explain other than stronger and quicker. No idea about quarter mile times as we were in suburbia and the highway onramp has a darn radar on the merging lane, so could barely touch 3rd with any enthusiasm.

                  No idea why you want stage 3 though mate

                  Jimmy, clear your inbox and calendar buddy
                  Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                  Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                  Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
                  ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by seangti View Post
                    I caught up with Anthony on the weekend as I'm starting to look into mods on my car, namely starting with suspension and maybe ending where he's currently at with stage 2.

                    What can I say - wholly mother of god, what a nicely set-up car it is.

                    Made mine (stock) with 2/3 the km's and 1/3 it's age, feel old, loose and ponderous. Suspension is beatifully compliant and steering nicely accurate, no body roll and when I intentionally pushed it wide, no kick back or silly bugger lift off oversteer - ease off the gas, front regains grip and off you go again. No lose of composure and has the power and grip to pull it straight again. As funds prevail, I will be mimicking the suspension set-up without hesitation. Great for a street car and regularly track excursions.
                    Another victim!

                    I like the proper approach of doing the suspension first, but I think that without the extra power, its kind of void.

                    As far as power goes, think you can skip the Ko4, Forge pipes and manifold, save a lot of money and get good results. If you decide to still go all the way, really have not lost any cash other than the reprogramming

                    He's been happy with the suspension and given the following for the H&R springs and obvious benefit of Koni shocks, sounds like a good combo if you've got the green.

                    The front brace, rear sway and bushes go a long way to making the car rigid and tight in the twisties, especially when combined with good springs and shocks.

                    Brakes are fine stock for daily driving, I don't understand the need to upgrade as the Polo stops very fast, even in the wet when you plant your foot. For tracking, bigger brakes or atreast better pads, rotors and fluid are a must. I destroyed my brakes very quickly at the track, still going, but would not consider going back and trying them again.

                    Don't underestimate the choice and selection of wheels and tyres in the whole handling package, I think the stock wheels don't do justice to the potential of the car when you start doing all this work. The Conti's were useless on the track.

                    keen to hear about your progress, and thanks to VWindahouse for converting another disciple to the house of the Pog.

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                    • #55
                      agree with you Noone. first round for me will be a similar set up to what you've done, though koni's in before the tune.

                      My plan of attack:
                      Stage 1: H&R/koni's, bushes, front strut brace, seat intake, dogbone mount, while replacing engine, gearbox and brake fluid. (hopefully by November 7)

                      QR isn't really hard on the brakes with standard power, car isn't quick enough to challenge them too much, only 3 braking points, 1 of them only dropping 30-40km/hr, so the tune (which will most likely be custom code) will result in new pads, diverter valve and the TIP. Further suspension/chassis tweaks from there depending on how it feels and performs, and also if anyone brings there car out and whoops my arse
                      Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                      Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                      Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
                      ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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                      • #56
                        sounds good Sean!

                        Will you be using a rear swaybar or front as well in that setup?

                        Personally I don't think the Tip and Throttle body hose are required, in terms of power gain, there really isn't any using the stock turbo. It does help the engine to breathe, definately the Seat intake or Pod filer.

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by noone View Post
                          sounds good Sean!

                          Will you be using a rear swaybar or front as well in that setup?

                          Personally I don't think the Tip and Throttle body hose are required, in terms of power gain, there really isn't any using the stock turbo. It does help the engine to breathe, definately the Seat intake or Pod filer.
                          I'm getting a price for the RSB, will see what everything else comes to and make the decision from there, it's not on the essential list atm as I can do it myself at anytime in the future. As for the hoses, it's mainly to ensure that there is sufficient air coming into the engine as summer up here is quite warm and there seems to be more track time offered in the warmer months than the cold ones. Power is a far second to longetivity of the package
                          Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                          Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                          Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
                          ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by seangti View Post
                            I caught up with Anthony on the weekend as I'm starting to look into mods on my car, namely starting with suspension and maybe ending where he's currently at with stage 2.

                            What can I say - wholly mother of god, what a nicely set-up car it is.

                            Made mine (stock) with 2/3 the km's and 1/3 it's age, feel old, loose and ponderous. Suspension is beatifully compliant and steering nicely accurate, no body roll and when I intentionally pushed it wide, no kick back or silly bugger lift off oversteer - ease off the gas, front regains grip and off you go again. No lose of composure and has the power and grip to pull it straight again. As funds prevail, I will be mimicking the suspension set-up without hesitation. Great for a street car and regularly track excursions.

                            Power and mechanical wise - sweet. The gear box simply feels stronger and more accurate, power delivery is very smooth from around the 2000-2500rpm, and doesn't have the subaru lag below those revs. There's really no other way to explain other than stronger and quicker. No idea about quarter mile times as we were in suburbia and the highway onramp has a darn radar on the merging lane, so could barely touch 3rd with any enthusiasm.

                            No idea why you want stage 3 though mate

                            Jimmy, clear your inbox and calendar buddy
                            I trying to keep the inbox empty hehehe
                            Bring it on
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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by seangti View Post
                              I caught up with Anthony on the weekend as I'm starting to look into mods on my car, namely starting with suspension and maybe ending where he's currently at with stage 2.

                              What can I say - wholly mother of god, what a nicely set-up car it is.

                              Made mine (stock) with 2/3 the km's and 1/3 it's age, feel old, loose and ponderous. Suspension is beatifully compliant and steering nicely accurate, no body roll and when I intentionally pushed it wide, no kick back or silly bugger lift off oversteer - ease off the gas, front regains grip and off you go again. No lose of composure and has the power and grip to pull it straight again. As funds prevail, I will be mimicking the suspension set-up without hesitation. Great for a street car and regularly track excursions.

                              Power and mechanical wise - sweet. The gear box simply feels stronger and more accurate, power delivery is very smooth from around the 2000-2500rpm, and doesn't have the subaru lag below those revs. There's really no other way to explain other than stronger and quicker. No idea about quarter mile times as we were in suburbia and the highway onramp has a darn radar on the merging lane, so could barely touch 3rd with any enthusiasm.

                              No idea why you want stage 3 though mate

                              Jimmy, clear your inbox and calendar buddy
                              Really glad you enjoyed it Sean!! And thanks for the feedback and write up too. It's always great getting the opportunity to pick the brain of a seasoned track whore like yourself

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                              • #60
                                got any plans for putting the red devil on the track?
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