What did you do to your Polo today?

[Albrisbane]

I got my gti tuned last night by the unequalled skills of Gavin. I thought I would get a nice performance boost... now my car is easily the most fun vehicle I have ever been in. It is nothing short of incredible in terms of additional power and torque, and if the computer is correct, slightly better fuel economy. Best money I have ever spent, I could not recommend higher.

[seangti]

Been doing a lot of reading on engine tuning lately and the deeper I go in the more I realise the tune on my car was so awfully done

So I've decided to make my own tune, it's a really huge subject so I'm taking my time

No progress yet only been reading and comparing maps from different engines

Only fiddled with the Launch Control with negative outcome on the drag strip so far
Well at least I get a baseline for this tune and any future tunes should give batter time than this

A lot more reading is required to make a good tune

There's a few facebook forums for tuning info, Guild of EFI tuners and high performance academy. HPA also provide tuning tutorials (at cost). I'm just not sure the differences in tuning diesels Vs petrol, could be chalk and cheese for all I know.

[h100vw]

I got my gti tuned last night by the unequalled skills of Gavin. I thought I would get a nice performance boost... now my car is easily the most fun vehicle I have ever been in. It is nothing short of incredible in terms of additional power and torque, and if the computer is correct, slightly better fuel economy. Best money I have ever spent, I could not recommend higher.

Thanks for that, really appreciate the kind words.

@seangti, this man wants all your cast offs if the silver car comes apart.

[sambb]

Did tie rods and tie rod ends last night. Job made super easy by using this tool that I borrowed from a mechanic mate. Hollow tube fits over the tie rod (once the tie rod end is removed), the nuts do up against the bolt faces and then you put a spanner on the end. too easy when you have the right tools. To get the tie rod off (once the boots and tie rod end removed) and new one on took no more than 5 mins. here are some pics for anyone interested.

[Wrcaston]

Banged my lights that had "burnt out" and they mysteriously came back to life...



...read my thread

[TDIfan]

There's a few facebook forums for tuning info, Guild of EFI tuners and high performance academy. HPA also provide tuning tutorials (at cost). I'm just not sure the differences in tuning diesels Vs petrol, could be chalk and cheese for all I know.

Not sure how I missed this post
Thanks for the info Sean, I'll dig into it





I've done some intensive reading on diesel tuning
Did some tests on the PoD and the results are quite exciting
That's only fiddled with values within very safe regions




Guess I'll find out soon on Wednesday night
Anyone coming to the Perth Motorplex that night?
It's a boost theme night so entry for boosted vehicles is cheap, plus a lot of to fun watch

[TDIfan]

Guess I'll find out soon on Wednesday night

Forgot to do this update

Did 15.3 on my tune, comparing with the 15.1 on a tuner's tune
That's pretty good results so far
Will keep improving my tune see if I can break 15.1

[Blue9N3]

Man you must have given a few people a fright on the TDi!

Ordered a silicone intake pipe a few days ago. Really curious to see if it will actually make a difference...


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[TDIfan]

Man you must have given a few people a fright on the TDi!

Ordered a silicone intake pipe a few days ago. Really curious to see if it will actually make a difference...


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Yeah I was ahead for the first half in some of the runs
But it run out of puff earlier than others plus I need 4 gear changes so I always ended behind at the finish line



Let me know if you need any tools, I might just have

[Blue9N3]

Was watching some YouTube videos of big turbo 1.9tdi's, holy crap they go well!

Are any special tools needed to do the tip?


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[TDIfan]

Was watching some YouTube videos of big turbo 1.9tdi's, holy crap they go well!

Are any special tools needed to do the tip?


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To go that fast you'll need a GTB20 or above
I only have a VNT17:/

Don't think you need special tools to do the TIP, just ratchet and spanners
Maybe a long reach magnet if you have a hobby of dropping things in the engine bay like me

[Blue9N3]

Got all of those including the magnet. Someone mentioned ball headed Allen keys?


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[TDIfan]

Got all of those including the magnet. Someone mentioned ball headed Allen keys?


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Not sure about allen keys, but I have a set of ball headed ones if you need them





Finally have the time to install the TIP on the car

Couldn't get the hose the gose to the MAF to fit at the correct angle because there is an fitting issue with the alloy pipe
To fit the alloy pipe as designed the ASV can't be reinstalled(need to be removed to fit the TIP), so I had to turn it a little bit on the bracket and used the the old plastic pipe to connect the MAf and the alloy pipe
This is how it ended up

Might need to go back to the catch can routing again because the angle of the inlet is changed
Already see some oil seeping around the filler cap


Solved the the boost gauge needle rattling issue with some self tapping screws and vacuum hose joiners



That is 2 extra joiners and 5 screws in place as dampeners, and I already have an inline restrictor near the gauge!!
That turbo pulse is crazy


Also serviced the car while I was at it
Gave it an engine detox and intake decarb as well
I think the really freed up some moving internal parts because now the car is very responsive in low revs

Happy driver again (for now)

[Necrolust]

Did this about a month ago, but an H&R Cup Kit!

[Albrisbane]

Installed my intercooler today, bought the pipework from someone who had a seat style cooler and got the cooler for $50 on gumtree