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    I finally had a chance to fit some of the parts that i brought back from the US.

    Today i fitted the Raffi knob i bought for the TT. Raffi is a jeweller in the US that hand machines aluminium gear knobs for the TT. He has been making them for years and the workmanship is second to none! The result is a shorter thicker gear knob that is heavier than the OEM gear knob resulting in faster and smoother shifts. For more details check out: http://www.autoaesthetics.com/

    I opted for the Speed 4 as it is closest looking knob to OEM as i like the OEM+ look for my car more pics can be seen here:



    As you can see vs the OEM the Raffi is shorter sitting lower and bigger:



    Installed!







    I also got to install a Forge DV relocation kit as you can see it relocates the DV from the hot side of the turbo to the other side being feed cold air from the SMIC.



    Big thanks to Rai as it wasnt for his help i would be up the creek without a paddle

    I thought i'd throw in a pic of my son in his Dodgers out fit that brought back from the US too

    2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
    1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
    1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

  • #2
    Gear knob looks fantastic!
    Past: Mk3 Golf 2L 8V, Audi 8L A3T.
    Present: Mk3 Golf variant.

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    • #3
      nice knob .. lol

      looks good! sits in very well with the rest of the car
      What’s behind you doesn’t matter..

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      • #4
        Do you notice a difference when relocating the DV???

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        • #5
          Nice one re!!! Your kid looks like he is going to have hair like you mate mahli!!!
          I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...

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          • #6
            Originally posted by shami View Post
            Do you notice a difference when relocating the DV???
            The DV relo kit was a welcome addition to my setup. Quicker response without a doubt.

            It's not a power gaining mod, but rather offsets any negative effects felt by blowing hot air right back through the intake tract.

            In a nutshell, I wish I hadn't waited so long to do it.
            2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
            1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
            1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

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            • #7
              Originally posted by DubSteve View Post
              Nice one re!!! Your kid looks like he is going to have hair like you mate mahli!!!

              hahahaha i cut the boof off today as i was bored.

              The mrs hates it and says i look 21 again
              2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
              1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
              1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

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              • #8
                Good to see someone else doing this mod !

                Youve got mail


                Originally posted by XXX-1.8T View Post
                The DV relo kit was a welcome addition to my setup. Quicker response without a doubt.

                It's not a power gaining mod, but rather offsets any negative effects felt by blowing hot air right back through the intake tract.

                In a nutshell, I wish I hadn't waited so long to do it.
                Bug_racer supports the rebellion of the euro revolution

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by XXX-1.8T View Post
                  hahahaha i cut the boof off today as i was bored.

                  The mrs hates it and says i look 21 again
                  Hahaha oh SNAP
                  I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...

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                    Added a stubby antenna from ttstuff.com and debadged the rear that i am a little mixed about. Sort of looks bare what do you guys think? Yes/No?





                    2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
                    1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
                    1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

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                    • #11
                      very nice TT ... well done
                      R36 > MK5 2006 1.9 TDI > MK4 2003 1.6 Generation > MK3 1995 2.8 VR6 > MK2 1990 1.6 > MK1 1982 1.8 GTI

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                      • #12
                        thanks so keep it debadged?
                        2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
                        1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
                        1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

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                        • #13
                          Nice as always, personally I'd keep it debaged.
                          Nice posters on the garage wall BTW...
                          80,000km 1997 MK3 VR6 manual for sale - www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f23/80-000km-1997-manual-vr6-nsw-sydney-67658.html

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                          • #14
                            Have you got a pic of it badged, just for comparison?
                            Mrk Detailing, premium automotive detailing. Paint correction/protection specialist. PM me

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                            • #15
                              heres a pic:

                              2009 Volkswagen R36 Wagon
                              1968 Audi F103 75L Coupe
                              1966 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

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