spraycanmansam build thread

[s4mmie]

I thought I'd start this thread to keep all my crap in one place
I bought my little MY2008 Polo GTI about 2 years ago and am slowly improving it ..when the missers isn't driving it
Hopefully there'll be some exciting stuff happening soon
Stay tuned..


Engine/Transmission
APR Stage 1 V2
Milltek 2.5" stainless exhaust system, turbo-back
SEAT intercooler and brackets
Forge 008 diverter
Forge throttle body hose
PD160 intake pipe
Jabbasport Cone-in-a-box and 90 deg silicone reducer
NGKBKR7E-IX iridium spark plugs
SAI, N112 and N249 delete
INA 2.0TSI coils and adapters
FIT Forge TIP
ORDER ATP/JBS exhaust manifold
ORDER JBS04/Hybrid turbo
ORDER Custom code tune
ORDER 42DD/eBay catch can

Verdict Motorsports alloy shifter bracket bushes
42DD shift bushes
ECS 6.5kg Light-weight flywheel
Sachs clutch kit, OEM release bearing
ORDER Wavetrac LSD/TBD


Brakes
RDA slotted rotors in standard sizes
Remsa pads
HEL stainless braided brake lines
Penrite SIN/Racing DOT4 fluid


Suspension/Wheels
KW V1 coilovers
Strut tops and bearings replaced at 60K
Whiteline rear sway bar
Wiechers front strut brace
SEAT lower control arm bushes
Sachs HD rear shock mounts
Superpro 70K dog-bone mount
Mondeo front drop links
FIT Ultra Racing 23mm front sway bar, 4 point lower front brace, 2 point lower rear brace

Enkei PF01's 17x8 ET35, 17.8lb each
215/40/17 Federal 595EVO tyres


Exterior
Verdict Motorsports rear wiper delete
Gloss B-pillars

Interior
New South Performance boost gauge and vent pod
OEM Chrome headlight switch surround

Audio
ANS-420 head unit
FIT Focal 6.5 components for front and rear
FIT Audison 4x50wRMS amplifier




Power to date:
136.099Kw and 305.284Nm at the hubs, plus a little more now
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First purchased --



Current --

[s4mmie]

Picked up a second valve cover from Ant to paint up.
Sandblasted it, primed and a few coats of red wrinkle-coat.
Managed to get it fitted this afternoon --

Sandblasted and primed --


Fitted --

[VWindahouse]

I thought this day would never come

[vwthunder]

Loving the red valve cover, it looks awesome

Nice list of mods, getting there

[Jmac]

Nice mate looking forward to seeing what else you do. What did you use for the tappet cover?? ill be doing mines on the AGU for the 6N2. .
Cheers
Jmac

[s4mmie]

Hey Jimmy,
I just used the VHT series of engine enamels, primer and then wrinkle-coat. $15 + $18 all up.
I want to try Krylon products as it looks like you can get a tighter wrinkle finish..
It looked really good when it was all glossy red before it wrinkled up. Still deciding which finish I like better.
..still have to zip-tie that intake on too haha


Cheers,
Sam

[s4mmie]

I fitted my Wiechers front strut brace today, really straight forward and looks great.
The car feels noticeably different, traction seems improved.

I've decided to prioritize tuning the suspension and getting some good rubber in those arches as I can't fully give it the boot in 1st without losing traction as it is.

On another note, I removed the spare wheel. After tapping around the wheel well, I thought I'd chuck a few squares of dynamat in to stop the reverberating. I also blocked off the vents. I didn't think it would make much of a difference as there wasn't a heap of dynamat, but oh my goodness! It's quiet as a mouse now! It's probably the happiest I've been with the car, it's quieter and feels faster as a result


Do it!

[VWindahouse]

Great progress mate! Any word on the wheels?

[s4mmie]

After trying to source the GTC01 in the right pcd and offset, I found that they have to special order them. There's an 8 week lead time, extra $100 and $500 shipping. Still thinking about them, but I don't know if I want to lay it down on wheels I'm not 100% sure on.
In the meantime I found the PF01's that I like --
The World's most recently posted photos of hankook and pf01 - Flickr Hive Mind

Just trying to find a retailer.
Geez it's so hard to find good wheels!


Also got a nice order coming from ECS and hoping Jimmy can source me a SEAT cooler... it's getter warmer!

[VWindahouse]

After trying to source the GTC01 in the right pcd and offset, I found that they have to special order them. There's an 8 week lead time, extra $100 and $500 shipping. Still thinking about them, but I don't know if I want to lay it down on wheels I'm not 100% sure on.
In the meantime I found the PF01's that I like --
The World's most recently posted photos of hankook and pf01 - Flickr Hive Mind

Just trying to find a retailer.
Geez it's so hard to find good wheels!


Also got a nice order coming from ECS and hoping Jimmy can source me a SEAT cooler... it's getter warmer!

Bummer dude, those wheels are hot! If I had my time over I think these would look sick against the our red beasties

O.Z. Alleggerita HLT Anthracite Painted

And only 16lbs

[team_v]

PF01's look good, slightly meatier looking than the ultralegarra's.

What about some diamond racing wheels?
DIAMOND RACING WHEELS

[Redliner]

Bummer dude, those wheels are hot! If I had my time over I think these would look sick against the our red beasties

O.Z. Alleggerita HLT Anthracite Painted

And only 16lbs

Good looking wheels.

[s4mmie]

I've never really been a fan of black wheels on red cars, they look great on white ones tho!
I think I've decided on the PF01's. Just waiting to hear back from a few places re final pricing.
I like the RPF1's but I don't want to be building a carbon copy of Ants car!
I think the PF01's are the next best option, weight v looks

I'm on the lookout for some good 215/40/17 tyres now. Any recommendations?
So far the Fed's that Ant's running seem like a good option, would love to hear some opinions..

[Stuwey]

Always been a fan of the Bridgestone RE001, now rebadged the RE002. I limped-out and went for the P-Zero Nero.... Bad plan.

[team_v]

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT come in that size and get some pretty good reviews.

Depends if you are willing to search locally or overseas (tirerack)