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Jig

11-03-2010, 10:06 PM

Executive Summary

Modeling: 2008 VW Golf MKV R32 UG DSG 3-Door
Moving: ABT Sportsline SC Kit | HJS 200 Cell Cats | Supersprint Headers
Hearing: Capristo ValveTronic Exhaust System
Cornering: KW Clubsport | H&R F&R sways | UniBrace | VWR Engine & Tran Mounts | ADV5.1 Forged 18s
Stopping: Brembo 6 Piston BBK kit
Beautifying: OSIR CF Front Lip | OSIR CF Rear Spoiler |OSIR CF Rear Valance | OSIR CF Front Mask | OSIR CF Side Mirrors | Alcantara Steering Wheel | Ram Tattoo | Black VW /ABT Emblems

A Virgin, Fresh from Barloworld VW Five Dock. MY08 3 Door United Grey DSG
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4022-1.jpg

1st Modification - Modshack VTDA Cold Air Intake
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4487-modshack.jpg

2nd Modification - 18 x 8.5" Work Wheels VS-XX 3-Piece
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4546.jpg

3rd Modification - H&R Front and Rear Sway Bars
I thought I had taken pics with this modification but turns out to be none. Oh well.

4th Modification Part 1 - OSIR CF Front Mask
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_1176.jpg

4th Modification Part 2 - OSIR CF Front Lip
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4804-osircf.jpg

4th Modification Part 3 - OSIR CF Rear Valance
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4806-osircf2.jpg

4th Modification Part 4 - OSIR CF Rear Spoiler
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4564-work.jpg

5th Modification - H&R Street Performance Coilover
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4738-spc.jpg

Side Stance(s) with H&R SPC Installed together with Work Wheels and OSIR CF's
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_4754-spc2.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_0454-headon.jpg

6th Modification - Supersprint Cat Back Exhaust
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_0405-ss.jpg

7th Modification - Rear Painted Tail Lights
Got bored with this so replaced it back with the OEM Rear Tail lights and kept Rear Painted tails under the house.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_0313-reartints.jpg

Rear Stance with Supersprint and Painted Rear Tail lights
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_0449-ss2.jpg

8th Modification - ABT Sportsline Supercharger, 270KW & 400Nm
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/abt-sc.jpg

9th Modification - Capristo Cat Back Valve Tronic Exhaust
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/IMG_1497-capristo.jpg

10th Modification - ADV 5.1 18x8.5 ET 42 Single Piece Forged Wheel, Matt Satin Black
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Adv-4.jpg

11th Modification - UniBrace
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Unibrace.jpg

12th Modification - Brembo 6-Piston 2 piece BBK
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Adv-3-1.jpg

13th Modification - Alcantara Steering Wheel
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Alcantara.jpg

14th Modification - Volkswagen Racing Side and Low Engine Mounts & Transmission Mount
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/vwr-mounts.jpg

15th Modification - KW Clubsport Coilovers
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/kw-1.jpg

Side Stance of the KW Clubsport after Install
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/KW-Club.jpg

16th Modification - OSIR CF Gloss Side Mirrors & In-pro smoked signal lenses
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/OSIR-Side-CF-InProDark.jpg

17th Modification - R32 Tattoo
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/R32-Tattoo-3.jpg

18th Modification - Blacked out VW Emblems, ABT Badges and Stubby Antenna
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/VW-Emblem-Front.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/VW-Emblem-Rear.jpg

19th Modification - Supersprint Modified Headers for RHD Cars + Ceramic Coated Ready to be polished
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/SuperSprintHJS-Ceramic1.jpg

20th Modification - HJS Cats + Before and After Ceramic Coated
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/HJSCat-2.jpg

21st Modification - Satin Matt Vinly Wrap for the Roof and the V Bonnet
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Combo-Vinyl.jpg

22nd Modification: 3D Design Carbon Fiber Twin Vents
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Ventext-4.jpg

Justin Fox

11-03-2010, 10:17 PM

OMFG the R36!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Argh so so so hot. OK, your car is hot too... :lol:

Seriously though, the ABT kit is something else. Capristo too? NUTS. I seriously love the wheels too as I am JDM biased but I've never been a huge fan of polished lips as I think they make black wheels appear to be smaller than they are. Would you consider custom painting the lips black? I think that would make the car look 1000 times meaner. Also: trial and error is key hey? I love that you replaced the blacked out rear tails (they looked too heavy perhaps), massive props to you for trying it out though, that's where it's at! :cool:

SUGA

11-03-2010, 10:25 PM

Love your work Jose!

burgs

11-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Seriously hot R32, good work mat :D

kaoticice

11-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Jig's awesomeness work... ur cars are ASTONISHING!!!

Paolo

11-03-2010, 10:43 PM

love your work jig! he had plans of painting the lips black when he was selling it if i remember properly
jump on the wheels Justin!

nath_mk6

11-03-2010, 11:12 PM

Very nice example of an R32 and I love the R36, would love to convince the wife to get one, but she has her heart set on an XC90

burgs

11-03-2010, 11:38 PM

One drive and that will be enough to convince her to make it an all VW household, the seats, the smoothness and sound will do it :)

11-03-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks hot Jose... Can't wait to see your new wheels and BBK..
How's that sexy capristo sound with that horny supercharger?
Keep up the good work..

G-rig

12-03-2010, 12:11 AM

Seriously great stuff Jig, love your taste in mods and getting it all just right.

Quite a unique machine you got now :D !!

Pharkus

12-03-2010, 12:49 AM

All the baller UG R32's are up in Sydney. Stuff of dreams Jig, very nice!

R32Perth

12-03-2010, 02:08 AM

As I said before, you car and mods are inspirational.........

Capercat

12-03-2010, 07:32 AM

Very nice Jig, love to see it at the next GTG.

Jig

12-03-2010, 08:22 AM

love your work jig! he had plans of painting the lips black when he was selling it if i remember properly
jump on the wheels Justin!

That is correct. Once I get my Wheel replacement I will be reconditioning my Work Wheels and am considering painting my Work lips black as well. I may retain the chrome studs to break it up otherwise I also have the matt black work studs. Will see what it looks like after its done. I will post the work wheels on the for sale section for anyone to look at a later stage.

Jig

12-03-2010, 08:26 AM

Very nice example of an R32 and I love the R36, would love to convince the wife to get one, but she has her heart set on an XC90

Nath: XC90 is a nice car. The V8 is definitely the one to get. There is considerable body roll on all big SUV's though and for me, unless I am the one driving, I get nauseous when corners are taken. We downgraded from a CayenneS to an R36 and even for the Cayenne, the body roll was still evident. R36 is better value in my opinion. They are mostly options in XC's whilst they are mostly standard in the R36(ie. xenons, swivelling head lights, electric seats with memory on the driver, leather + microfibre, folding mirrors, rear and front park assist, RC510 with ipod and SD connectivity et al. Also drinks less than a big SUV. Good luck with it.

Jig

12-03-2010, 08:29 AM

10d

12-03-2010, 08:34 AM

Real nicely done, Jose. I remember first time I met you was because of the tail lights. LOL.

nath_mk6

12-03-2010, 10:21 AM

Thanks for all your compliments ya'll. The R32 with all these modifications is still a very good daily driver.

Hey Anthony: the ADV1 wheels are arriving end of this month. The BBK's will follow after that and I promise that's it for this car. No more modifications.

Famous last words Jig :)

chewy7

12-03-2010, 11:49 AM

That is one nice beast Jig! Love the well thought out mods/plans!

And turbo kit for the R36? holy smokes!!

12-03-2010, 01:06 PM

zz2

12-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Jig your cars look astonishing! i had no idea what plans you had for the R36!!!

just one thing you forgot to do... put in smoked Inpros on your side mirrors

elisiX

12-03-2010, 03:44 PM

Seriously well thought out mods. Very impressive Jig.

Frenchie

12-03-2010, 04:09 PM

Sexy beast the Jig'er mobile !! very nice done Jig :)

Jig

12-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Cool who did you deal with? I wanted to get a set of 19inch for car again... Haha
Never say no more modifcations.. Haha

True, true...

Thomas from Ramspeed.com.au are the ones sourcing the ADV 1 Wheels for me. Their prices are also very competitive compared to the others. These are fully forged and race prepared also so the price is a little more than normal cast 1 or 3 piece wheels. They can customize the wheels to your configuration also(ie. BBK). All you need to do is give them the template of your BBK for example and they will engineer the wheel to clear your discs and calipers. You will need it with your 8-Piston BBK. Good luck Anthony.

Jig

12-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Thanks again Frenchie, Prince, elisiX.

∆pex

12-03-2010, 06:29 PM

Jose, your cars rock. My wife keeps drooling over R36's out on the road, you'll have to show off yours once the transformation is complete...

The BBK's will follow after that and I promise that's it for this car. No more modifications.
Once you pop, you can't stop! :lol:

12-03-2010, 08:55 PM

[QUOTE="Jig"]

True, true...

Thomas from Ramspeed.com.au are the ones sourcing the ADV 1 Wheels for me. Their prices are also very competitive compared to the others. These are fully forged and race prepared also so the price is a little more than normal cast 1 or 3 piece wheels. They can customize the wheels to your configuration also(ie. BBK). All you need to do is give them the template of your BBK for example and they will engineer the wheel to clear your discs and calipers. You will need it with your 8-Piston BBK. Good luck Anthony.[/QUOTE

Thanks Jig

Jig

13-04-2010, 06:47 PM

Thought to share the Brembo BBK Arriving soon but unfortunately 5 weeks from today. I will update the first post once its been mounted onto the car.

The Brembo BBK is a 6 Piston 2-piece Monobloc design with 355x32mm discs. The BBK is for the front only and have chosen the red colour. I have opted to paint the rear to match the Brembo Red colour using race high resistant paint, similar to what Brembo uses for their BBK.
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/BremboBBK.jpg

Big Yellow

13-04-2010, 07:15 PM

2piece monoblock??

∆pex

13-04-2010, 07:52 PM

2 piece rotor, monoblock caliper?

13-04-2010, 07:53 PM

Jig, When are your ADV wheels coming man?
That the only thing I'm worried about with ordering them is the waiting!!

stephen8512

13-04-2010, 07:57 PM

jig, u can paint your brembo's in the R32 blue and paint the brembo logo in white using an overlay. I reckon that'd look more unique?

but u cant go wrong with red....and i guess painting the rears would be easier

VR53KS

13-04-2010, 08:04 PM

Red brakes faster ;)

13-04-2010, 08:07 PM

You can get them in blue Jig, them you don't have to paint the rear..

G-rig

13-04-2010, 08:22 PM

When is this ramspeed article out? I assume the dynos and times are being saved for the write up.

Look forward to the pics of your new shoes too Jig.

10d

13-04-2010, 08:36 PM

Can't wait to see your new stoppers and shoes, J!
Your car really coming on nicely.

bigwill

13-04-2010, 08:52 PM

^ everyone is getting impatient, im sure your just as excited as we are :D keep it up jig!

Jig

13-04-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks ya'll.

Brembo direct dont offer the R blue caliper colour from the factory. I know you can order it from one of Brembo's suppliers and what they do is strip off the paint and paint it with the R blue color. I thought long and hard about this because you are right AP, Stephen, it saves the hassle of getting the rear's painted. I chose to go the red because our cars do have red accents(ie. rear tail lights) that I think will conform to the entire colour scheme. HAve always loved the red calipers after having it in my old Maserati as well... If Brembo offered the R blue color from the factory, I would have maybe considered it but Brembo only offer their std colour which are black with White Brembo decals, Red with white, Black with white and Grey with red.

The ADV wheels are made to order so std ETA is usually 5-6 weeks. This is the same with my Work Wheels. But the ADV is forged so its taking longer than that. The wait is a hassle, I hear you man. As soon as it touches down, I will let you know. I am hoping within the next 2 weeks.

Jig

13-04-2010, 09:09 PM

2 piece rotor, monoblock caliper?

Thanks Apex, BY. Correct. My fingers typed faster than my thought process.

Jig

13-04-2010, 09:13 PM

Hi G-rig> I think Ramspeed has not had the time to do this. I must ask though. They have been so busy lately... Worse case, JayC is entering his ABT SC R32 in the Motor Tuner challenge so we can all read up about that in that forum. You reminded me also that Ramspeed hired a professional videographer when JayC and I took our ABT R32's to the street. I will ask how that video processing is going along as Ramspeed plans to upload it up to youtube as well.

I know AP is doing something magical too in this years Tuner Challenge. I've always said that my car is not a track car so as much as I would like to enter it in, it goes everything I believe in for this daily driver car. Who knows, I might start getting in race track cars again but I simply dont have the time anymore.

G-rig

13-04-2010, 09:30 PM

Good work Jig, i'm sure it puts a grin on your face every time you jump in especially with the Capristo now too. The SC kit is how the car should have come from the factory too, very nice upgrade.

I just remembered the pro video shoot so keen to see it one day!

Jig

14-05-2010, 08:11 PM

In January 2010, Ramspeed hired a professional videographer to shoot both our ABT Supercharged R32. There's been a delay due to other priorities, et al.

Anyway, the video is now ready.

This is from Youtube Raw Channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irxx5RdgD6k

I hope you like the video and our cars.

schoona

14-05-2010, 08:40 PM

Great work you guys! Quaity video! Apart from the em kay 5 bit Jose :P

MasterKevin

14-05-2010, 10:35 PM

SO FREAKING COOOOL ! haha

Ps: Speeding is bad !

Pss: mad respect

10d

14-05-2010, 10:57 PM

Nice video, J!

Nice accent you got on the video :)

14-05-2010, 11:51 PM

Good Job Guys!!

burgs

15-05-2010, 12:40 AM

Awesome vid :)

chris32

15-05-2010, 01:24 AM

Great Vid :)

Justin Fox

15-05-2010, 10:01 AM

Jig you sound sooooo pro :cool:

AusScare

15-05-2010, 11:12 AM

Sick cars, better be coming to the nats, I want a ride in one!! 5s 0-100 is nice too.

Frenchie

15-05-2010, 12:07 PM

Nicely executed you smooth machine !

Jig

15-05-2010, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the compliments ya'll. Bummer about the accent I know 10d. Been trying to shake it off for years and being married to an Australian/French you would think I'd soften that twang. Hey, at least I dont roll my "R's" as bad anymore. Me sounding sooooo pro, not sure. I am used to talking to hundreds and hundreds of people in front of me I guess it comes naturally but this was purely unrehearsed. Trust me, there were a lot of ahhhms, and this guy probably took all the mistakes to make it look good. It was really a fun day for me and JayC.

Trying to get my car to the Show n Shine but I am still waiting on my ADV1 Wheels and my Brembo BBK to arrive. Its cutting it close...

wilch

15-05-2010, 09:01 PM

Nice vid Jig :). Awesome car!

Good old Norwest, yes?

10d

15-05-2010, 10:41 PM

Nah Jig, you sounded really cool :)
Kinda watching the promo vids from US of A!

dubdubdubdot

16-05-2010, 12:40 AM

crazyray

18-05-2010, 11:42 PM

saad

25-05-2010, 12:56 AM

Jig

25-05-2010, 08:42 AM

nice car Jig..

a good list of mod selection..

just wondering how much the ABT supercharger cost you?
also you running stock ECU?

pretty interested in this, you able to PM me more info about ur kit
thanks

Hi CrazyRay: its the stock ECU but it had to be sent to ABT Sportline in Germany because when it was first installed in December, Ramspeed did not have all the tools in-house as yet. This added a 2 week delay to the full install. I have PMed you CrazyRay regarding the price. If you are considering this kit, I am more than happy to go for a drive with you so that you can experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Sorry about the delay in responding. Been rather busy with my daytime work. Regards, Jig.

Jig

25-05-2010, 08:57 AM

Jig you have an awesome accent! At least its not this retarded Australian/Londoner hybrid I have

On another note, in VW Watercooled thread of pics from nationals, someone said your car was
"supercharged r, let down by the water to air cooler"

care to comment?

Accent has mellowed over the years but the twang is still there.

Its funny what they say at VWwatercooled Saad. I guess you cant please everyone and I guess old school die hard. I agree, water to air cooling is rarely used but it has big advantages when you have a small engine bay to work with. Technically, water has a higher heat specific variable than air so when it comes to cooling, water absorbs the heat characteristics and manipulates it so that it lowers the temperature when it feeds it substance from the intercooler/radiator. Lowering heat then means more power. All modern turbo cars nowadays have water to air, porsche 997 turbo, even AP's. Whilst aircooled is great, I believe in today's cars and those who are after more power water to air cooling is the best solution.

I find it hilarious when people throw quick summations about a car when they have not experienced it themselves. Its like me saying that 400.00 an hour escort girl is better than a 3000.00 an hour escort lady. You wont know the difference until you try both.

nath_mk6

25-05-2010, 09:01 AM

Sounds like a good test drive that last bit Jig, lol :)

Jig

25-05-2010, 10:30 AM

Yeah Nath. 90% of my friends are females and I am fortunate enough to meet so many beautiful women that I call close friends now and yes they are mostly escorts. I know what a 3K escort is like and I can say that its 200x better than a 400.00 one. Mind you there is no way I would pay for "beep", let alone 3K for one. I would just consider it as perks of the job back in the day. I digress. Lets get back to talking cars.

DubSteve

25-05-2010, 12:19 PM

Jig

28-05-2010, 11:55 AM

After judging this car on the weekend, I did think that this was the better out of the two that one and on my sheet it just scored higher. I think that the carbon accents are quite nice and well placed. No doubt alot of money has been spent on this great looking car!

There is one thing that I would change and that is the ET of your work wheels such a high ET. Will they fit over the brembos or will you have to run spacers?

Thank you for the compliments Dub Steve. You are right, the work wheel offset is very conservative. I started conservative because I was not planning on the BBK. The Works wont clear the BBK by a mile which is why I am replacing it with ADV5.1 Forged wheels that has been custom made to fit the BBK. I have just heard news that the forging is complete and that it will be arriving in 2 weeks time. I'll make sure to post it up here when they are both mounted. Once again, thanks for the kudos and taking the time to judge our cars.

nath_mk6

28-05-2010, 12:01 PM

At last Jig, exciting times... shame they didnt make the nationals but there is always next year!

M4RK0

28-05-2010, 12:09 PM

This car like 10D's is one of my favorites!

Excellent mods, very classy, and properly done!

Awesome car JIG,

DubSteve

28-05-2010, 02:18 PM

Thank you for the compliments Dub Steve. You are right, the work wheel offset is very conservative. I started conservative because I was not planning on the BBK. The Works wont clear the BBK by a mile which is why I am replacing it with ADV5.1 Forged wheels that has been custom made to fit the BBK. I have just heard news that the forging is complete and that it will be arriving in 2 weeks time. I'll make sure to post it up here when they are both mounted. Once again, thanks for the kudos and taking the time to judge our cars.

Good stuff!

I'm sure even if you were to run a different centre with a lower ET this could be done :)

Either way the new wheels should look the goods!

28-05-2010, 05:39 PM

Can't wait to see them Jig!!

nath_mk6

28-05-2010, 05:43 PM

O so are they doing the extra engine cover painting at the same time Jig, sounds sweet and will set off the CF so well :)

BBR32

30-05-2010, 08:42 PM

love the car jig keep up the good work

Jig

31-05-2010, 09:23 AM

Thanks guys. Yes they plan to paint the silver paint cover in Brembo Red as well as a contrast with the CF engine cover and the BBK red calipers. It should look hot as I have seen an Audi TT with the red engine cover painted in red with the ABT SC and boy it stands out.

G-rig

31-05-2010, 09:37 AM

Look forward to seeing this Jig! The colour combo sounds perfect.

Byza

31-05-2010, 10:07 AM

Man I cant wait to see your new shoes!!!

cant be long now JIG!!

10d

31-05-2010, 12:40 PM

Wow, Jig. I'm waiting in anticipation. Those ADV will make the calipers stands out!

Pharkus

31-05-2010, 12:43 PM

Wow, Jig. I'm waiting in anticipation. Those ADV will make the calipers stands out!

Jig sounds like a plan! Can't wait to see those wheels being pimped out on the best colour Golf either.

@10D you are going to have to wheel whore it up now to catch Jig.

Jig

31-05-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks Pharkus, 10d, Byza. This ADV wheels are taking forever but it has not taken longer than my work vs-xx. It just feels that way because i am really excited about this wheel more so than I was with my work wheels. Its all 7.5Kg weight per corner goodness and its race preparaed with the addition of pocket cuts in the back pad of the wheel which allows for lighter weight wheels and an actual increase in rigidity. This also allows more performance gains for the wheels.

Here are some pics of the wheels fitted on a 997, E92 M3 and an E63.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/ADV%20Wheels/adv1-1.png
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/ADV%20Wheels/Adv-3.png
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/ADV%20Wheels/Adv1-2.png

Pharkus

31-05-2010, 03:29 PM

SECKS!!!

+bonus that you can fit your hand in there to give em a good clean.

Bizi

31-05-2010, 03:41 PM

Jig, you continue to impress with your choices. :)

You're not going to have a red stripe, like the 997T are you? I recall you mentioned Brembo red for the engine cover. The 997T looks great with the stripe, but it's such a tacky element on cheap reps on cheap old cars - a world away from your project.

cheers,
Bizi

BTW I spotted a nice black 997T at the final cellar door we visited in Mclaren Vale yesterday. We later had an incident with the driver on the way home. Funny now but confusing at the time!
The 997T driver was an older gentleman, who drove the car 100% within every law and was in no way a hoon. It looked amazing.

saad

31-05-2010, 04:08 PM

OMG AWESOME WHEELS! Do want

Jig

31-05-2010, 04:40 PM

SECKS!!!

+bonus that you can fit your hand in there to give em a good clean.

Exactly Pharkus but I think with the bigger brembo rotors and calipers, I may not be able to squeeze into the back of the wheel. Oh well. As long as the front looks good.

Jig

31-05-2010, 04:41 PM

Justin Fox

31-05-2010, 05:03 PM

Elegant 5 star design there Jig they look so nice. Love the flat and minimalist centre caps too!

10d

31-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Hawt!!! You got the in the matte black, J?

Pharkus

31-05-2010, 05:11 PM

Hawt!!! You got the in the matte black, J?

Question from the wheel baron who would order it in all available colours?

Jig

31-05-2010, 05:35 PM

Hawt!!! You got the in the matte black, J?

I ordered the Satin Matt Black 10d. I did not want to go full Matt Black because I dont have any Matt elements in my car. The Satin finish gives that bit of shine but not too much and when mixed with the Matt finish, I would think it would look good. Time will tell.

Byza

31-05-2010, 05:40 PM

you forgot underground racing lambo!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i50.tinypic.com/20sjakn.jpg

SUGA

31-05-2010, 05:48 PM

Can't wait to see them on Jose!!

J.T

31-05-2010, 06:53 PM

very tasty choice Jose... the 32 will look very tough with these on board.. :)

Bizi

31-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Thanks Bizi. No Red stripes I'm afraid. My car wont be able to pull that off.

Phew. I don't think many could pull it off. Just like DRLs - don't even try! :)

Thanks for lifting the forum up another notch. Elite mods. :)

bigwill

31-05-2010, 07:35 PM

you forgot underground racing lambo!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i50.tinypic.com/20sjakn.jpg

HOT!
cant wait to see it on the JIG!

MasterKevin

31-05-2010, 09:36 PM

you forgot underground racing lambo!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i50.tinypic.com/20sjakn.jpg

Underground racing .... SEX !!!! im subscribed to their youtube page :P haha insane stuff

31-05-2010, 09:57 PM

Man Jig!! I don't know how you can wait this long...

Cam

31-05-2010, 10:19 PM

Wow Jig they are stunning!!
Looking forward to seeing them on.

All good things take time AP...haha
:p

burgs

31-05-2010, 10:23 PM

Cant wait to see these mate :)

chris32

31-05-2010, 10:43 PM

Its going to look awesome, love those wheels. :)

Jig

16-06-2010, 02:28 PM

Its been cold and crisp lately and great for FI Engined cars so decided to take my ABT Supercharged R32 for some dyno love finally.

The company I went to is tunehouse.com.au based out at Marrickville. First impression of this company was that of high customer service, and strong professionalism. Jim the owner is a great guy to talk and work with and his second right hand man Tony is the same. World class company as far as I am concerned. Second impression is, this workshop is as clean as my house. Trust me, I am anal about cleanliness and is so professionally put together. Kudos to Jim here.

The company uses a Hub Cell Dyno, Dynapack. The workshop has its own wind tunnel, and can control the temperature, humidity et al. They have run performance cars with over 500KW ATW in this premise and apparently is 1 of 2 companies globally that has these impressive kits/environment fitted into their workshop. I wont be able to do justice explaining tunehouse so best you go visit their website @ http://www.tunehouse.com.au.

Hub Dyno removes all the variables with slippage, tyre rubbing, suspension travel and measures a more accurate performance figure with these variables removed completely. Also there seem to be some controversial figures regarding power train loss when using a rolling dyno which I really wanted to eliminate. Hub Dyno is also more friendly to your car without the violent tendencies of wheels rolling into the machine.

The one thing we learned putting the MKV R32 into this Dynapack cells(x4) is that without removing the ABS chip, the car did not want to shift gears because there is no friction under the car(with the wheels removed). As soon as the ABS chip was removed, it started to change gears.

I will upload pictures and videos a little later on but will now share the Hub Dyno results for my ABT Supercharged MKV R32.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/MKVR32-ABT-2.jpg
There were 4 attempts to measure consistent power out of the ABT supercharged R32. I was impressed Tunehouse could do 4 dyno tests with the car before heat soak kicked in. But because they were controlling the environment + no friction under the chassis, this was possible.

The Average power is 200.299 KW ATW. The ABT SC kit's linear pull up to the 6K RPM reflects in this chart. Its what I wanted to see rather than simply feeling it when I drive the car.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/MKVR32-ABT-1.jpg
This is the best reading out of the 4 attempts.

203.492 KW ATW with Torque of 319.190Nm ATW.

I am very, very happy with this result. Numbers is one thing, driving experience is another and if I were to choose which one shines more, it will always be the driving experience on this ABT supercharged car rather than the numbers. Just sharing the love to ya'll.

Paolo

16-06-2010, 02:37 PM

drivability>power
impressive Jig, glad to see you happy

Capercat

16-06-2010, 03:37 PM

Love the look of that sloping power line.

Justin Fox

16-06-2010, 03:47 PM

That's an unusual looking chart. The ups and downs in the torque chart must be changing of gears and the power curve is looking pretty linear (which makes sense with a supercharger). Awesome stuff Jig, thanks for sharing (you were missed yesterday!).

GBJ-R32

16-06-2010, 04:02 PM

well done.

they are awsome figures

Frenchie

16-06-2010, 04:13 PM

mmm torque ! nice numbers there Jig, how do they compare with ABT claims ?

nath_mk6

16-06-2010, 04:13 PM

Congrats Jig great numbers there good to see you're happy with the result :)

G-rig

16-06-2010, 04:31 PM

Well done Jig, great results and glad you are still enjoying it mate!

bwen

16-06-2010, 04:44 PM

Good linear powerline from the SC :) Would be a great street car

Jig

16-06-2010, 04:50 PM

Thanks guys. I still think I can get more power out of the ABT SC kit as I have a strong feeling that the German guys may have tuned the ECU for the lowest petrol RON denominator and also that strict TUV approval they have to conform with. I have asked Ramspeed to double check this for me because there is no way I would be using petrol that has less than 98RON. If ABT says its set for 98RON, I would still be very, very happy nonetheless.

Frenchie: Once again controversial numbers suggests that the figures from the crank compared to the at the wheels is 30% more. ABT claims 270KW at the crank so if I add 30% on top of the 203KW ATW Number then that would be around 263.9KW give or take so its pretty close to ABT's claims for power on their SC kit.

Justin: Thanks man. I bowed out on the VW driver training day because its on a work day for me. Lots of stuff happening here and could not excuse myself. I would have loved being there though and looks like you guys had loads of fun. Next time.

wilch

16-06-2010, 05:48 PM

Nice Jig! :)

Did you get a print out of the graph with AFR's too?

16-06-2010, 06:26 PM

Nice Jig, When are you getting those sexy wheels?

10d

16-06-2010, 07:12 PM

Glad you're happy, Jig! That's the main thing

schoona

16-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Congratulations JIG!! Great numbers and reliabilty....now where are you hiding that other supercharger pulley eh? eh? :)

Bizi

16-06-2010, 08:11 PM

Thanks for sharing the luxo super-R love, as you can, Jig. :)
From your description, it appears to be a very high quality, customer-focused business, which will get good publicity from your shared good experience.

How did to come to find this business? It seems to be as good as it gets.

kaoticice

16-06-2010, 08:22 PM

Wow.. thats some awesome numbers :) ..

Jig

16-06-2010, 08:25 PM

Nice Jig! :)

Did you get a print out of the graph with AFR's too?

Thanks Wilch. Darn. I knew I forgot something. AFR and boost are 2 things I really wanted to get a reading on... I even wrote it down on a piece of paper which I left conveniently @ home. Oh well maybe the second time around. I plan to do a 2nd run with the Capristo set to Sport as this run was set to cruise only. With the SC, both cruise and sport capristo modes give the car the best performance. The full open mode is just there for sound because there is not enough back pressure for the SC when all the valves are open.

Jig

16-06-2010, 08:31 PM

Thanks again Guys.

Bizi: Ramspeed recommended Tunehouse to me. They were installing a Brabus kit on a Merc and the owner dyno tuned his car @ Tunehouse. Amazing this word of recommendation in this industry.

AP: wheels 10 days from the 14th of June. I was really hoping to get it in for the Warehouse meet but could'nt get there. I was very disappointed. The Brembos are now delayed til end of June as well so looks like both these are getting installed at the same time. More pics to follow once they are both mounted. I'll call you once they are landed so we can go and meet up @ Ramspeed and have a look.

Jig

16-06-2010, 08:53 PM

Some pictures @ Tunehouse:

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-1.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-2.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-2a.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-3.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-4.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Tunehouse%20June%202010/Tunehouse-5.jpg

GBJ-R32

16-06-2010, 08:56 PM

wow i was wondering how they did it,

that looks sick

schoona

16-06-2010, 08:58 PM

So Jose, if you run a smaller pulley (drive the charger faster) IE more boost. The characteristics will still be the same, so driveability should be unchanged, but potential for a bigger thump, yes?

Jig

16-06-2010, 09:23 PM

So Jose, if you run a smaller pulley (drive the charger faster) IE more boost. The characteristics will still be the same, so driveability should be unchanged, but potential for a bigger thump, yes?

Not 100% sure here Mal but the smaller the pulley the faster the response(so your right) but then you wont have lasting pull through the higher revs because there is smaller mass turning, compared to say a bigger SC pulley. The ability of the air to compress and cooled also plays a big part on how much response you can throw into the SC. The key here is to have an appropriate/matching SC pulley with the SC itself. So yes bigger thump at the early revs but not really sure whether you get the same thump higher up at the revs. It may well be but maybe the linear climb wont be as high. Linear nevertheless. Not an expert down to this detail so best to speak to someone who is more of an expert in SCs.

Are you building an SC for your MK3 VR6?

10d

16-06-2010, 09:26 PM

Jig, that place looked really clean, mate!

burgs

16-06-2010, 09:28 PM

Cool photos mate, ive heard good things about tunehouse :)

Paolo

16-06-2010, 09:30 PM

if you go ramspeed on the weekends before July or beginning of next month, then hit me up and i might come to have a peak >D

Jig

16-06-2010, 09:42 PM

No worries Paolo. Will do man.

Thanks Burgs.

Yes 10D this place is so clean you could sleep in it. I am so impressed with this place. This could be a good opportunity when you guys decide to have Dyno days. The only caveat is it takes a little more time to set a car up on a hub dyno because you have to dismount the wheels and mount the car onto the dyno packs.

Youtube video uploading as we speak.

schoona

16-06-2010, 09:44 PM

Not 100% sure here Mal but the smaller the pulley the faster the response(so your right) but then you wont have lasting pull through the higher revs because there is smaller mass turning, compared to say a bigger SC pulley. The ability of the air to compress and cooled also plays a big part on how much response you can throw into the SC. The key here is to have an appropriate/matching SC pulley with the SC itself. So yes bigger thump at the early revs but not really sure whether you get the same thump higher up at the revs. It may well be but maybe the linear climb wont be as high. Linear nevertheless. Not an expert down to this detail so best to speak to someone who is more of an expert in SCs.

Are you building an SC for your MK3 VR6?

Oh for sure, you don't get something for nothing. Nor am I an expert, hence asking the questions.
Smaller pulley, less inertia, faster response (small turbine wheel for example)
Larger pulley, ditto, ditto (large turbine, bigger power)
That all makes sense.
Was just wondering, the supercharger, a pump. Rated at so many cc/rev. Faster you spin, more flow you get. So increase revs (smaller pulley), increase flow (through the same restriction = more psi).
Because you run off the belt, and the relationship is between engine speed/pulley speed/superchager speed....the "characteristics" should stay the same, IE the same curve. But you might gain area under the curve, obviously with a tune compensated to match?

Well yeah there are plenty of options available for me later on. There is the VF kit which uses a Vortech V1 supercharger (IIRC). So I could just buy a Vortech here and have a custom mounting bracket made to suit, bit of plumbing and ancillaries and done.

Or numerous turbo kits, or buy/make the manifoold I need and a GT35R? Heaps of research required.

At least you get compressor maps when looking at turbos!!

Jig

16-06-2010, 10:20 PM

How is exciting is that Schoona. Love to see this build mate.

Jig

16-06-2010, 10:21 PM

Here is the edited Hub Dyno video. Only chose the direct videos. Thanks for reading my thread and for the kudos again ya'll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-KzOVMBYds

burgs

16-06-2010, 10:24 PM

Sounds Angry :)

schoona

16-06-2010, 10:26 PM

How is exciting is that Schoona. Love to see this build mate.

Ages away, no excitement yet. Haha, was more just trying to learn some supercharging principles particularly on the VR6 motor from your comprehensive kit. Sweet video Jose :)

MasterKevin

17-06-2010, 12:38 AM

Jig you have one very very sexy beast :D

17-06-2010, 06:24 PM

Sounds unreal Jose!! Congrats.

G-rig

17-06-2010, 08:51 PM

Nice vid Jig.

Would be an interesting race against the modded Pirellis..

Must be good though having such a unique R32 with the SC kit!!

J.T

17-06-2010, 09:03 PM

Jig I can really see why you say you never plan to get rid of this beast... So much appeal, SC whine & an amplified raspy v6... :D :D
Very very nice car sir!

minijet

17-06-2010, 09:36 PM

Hey Jig,

Great car and numbers.
BTW how much did the dyno run cost ya? im thinking of getting it done for my car too!

btw i see your car/you around my area heaps! think we live very close. in fact i actually HEAR your car sometimes at night!

Jig

17-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Finally figured out how to reply to all the posts. Hurrah...

Jig you have one very very sexy beast :D
Thank you MK.

Sounds unreal Jose!! Congrats.
Thanks Anthony.

Nice vid Jig.

Would be an interesting race against the modded Pirellis..

Must be good though having such a unique R32 with the SC kit!!
Thanks there G-Rig.

Jig I can really see why you say you never plan to get rid of this beast... So much appeal, SC whine & an amplified raspy v6... :D :D
Very very nice car sir!

Well thank you J.T.

Hey Jig,

Great car and numbers.
BTW how much did the dyno run cost ya? im thinking of getting it done for my car too!

btw i see your car/you around my area heaps! think we live very close. in fact i actually HEAR your car sometimes at night!

Lower Northshore? Probably mate but the car decides to roar when it wants to as I am usually very light footed. The Hub dyno cost me 200.00 which not only included the 4 dyno runs but the pre-test runs as well(which is how they found out that the gears were not changing), the removal of all 4 wheels, the hooking up of the car to the dynapack cells(x4) and the re-mounting of the wheels. All in all it took them 2 hours to setup my car alone but it was not go-go-go. More like go-pause-go coz they had other high perf cars in the workshop. I would say if it was all go-go-go, it would have taken them 1 hour easy to do everything.

Oh and also they had to refer to the VW Manual to find out how to disable the ABS and remove the ABS chip.

M4RK0

17-06-2010, 10:39 PM

Hardcore Jose!!

Jig

23-06-2010, 03:10 PM

G-rig

23-06-2010, 03:33 PM

Would be nice having Advan tyres to match and wouldn't they be a lt cheaper than PS3's? Meant to be quite good too.

Can't wait for pics mate!

10d

23-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Would be nice having Advan tyres to match and wouldn't they be a lt cheaper than PS3's? Meant to be quite good too.

Can't wait for pics mate!

Advan V103 is actually more expensive than the Michelin PS3, Greg. They are 400+ a corner. The PS3 $310 RRP

schoona

23-06-2010, 06:27 PM

Thanks Marko.

So ADV Wheels has just confirmed that my ET is 42. Its an 18x8.5 wheel. Deciding whether I should get brand new tyres or just swap my Dunlop Sport Maxx into my new wheel.

New Tyres I am considering are:

235/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 3
225/40 Yokohama Advan V103

The only draw back I have now with the PS3 is that this tyre is now made in Thailand whilst the V103 is still made in Japan. Maybe it does not matter where tyres are built these days but I'm old school when it comes to tyres.

Picture will follow as soon as they arrive next week.

Hey Jig, dad's new wheels are 8.5" wide, but offset 45. Yours will be 3mm more aggressive. Seeing as you are on coilovers, may I recommend getting 225s. I know for 19s there wasn't any with a load rating acceptable for a MkV with the 225, maybe the options you mentione d are suitably rated in the 18" version. HTH :)

also can't wait for pics!

Jig

23-06-2010, 06:50 PM

Hey Jig, dad's new wheels are 8.5" wide, but offset 45. Yours will be 3mm more aggressive. Seeing as you are on coilovers, may I recommend getting 225s. I know for 19s there wasn't any with a load rating acceptable for a MkV with the 225, maybe the options you mentione d are suitably rated in the 18" version. HTH :)

also can't wait for pics!

Thanks Mal. It seems 225 is the safe bet so will definitely go for this for sure. Was never an option to go for 19" due to rubbing issues on the fender even with the screw mod and I dont necessarily want to roll my fender/guards. There is the load rating as well that I am concerned about on 19" tyres which from what Frenchie tells me simply doesn't exist for the MKV R32.

G-rig

23-06-2010, 10:00 PM

Advan V103 is actually more expensive than the Michelin PS3, Greg. They are 400+ a corner. The PS3 $310 RRP

My bad Tendy, for some reason I was thinking of Pilot Praceda's..

10d

23-06-2010, 11:13 PM

My bad Tendy, for some reason I was thinking of Pilot Praceda's..

:) but I do think that the Advan V103 is probably the best street tyres. Quiet, grippy and good in the wet. Shame they don't last long. Threadwear of 180.

G-rig

24-06-2010, 08:45 AM

:) but I do think that the Advan V103 is probably the best street tyres. Quiet, grippy and good in the wet. Shame they don't last long. Threadwear of 180.

Yeah i've heard good things but always thought Yoko's were fairly soft. I had some A539's which were great.

I'd probably get Eagle F1 Asymmetrical next time.

Jig

15-07-2010, 05:04 PM

The Brembo BBK has arrived. Here are some quick pics. This BBK reminds me of my 996. Massive and light. Simply stunning.

The ADV wheels is finished as well. Being shipped to Sydney this week. Finally... The longest wheel wait todate.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/BremboBBK-1.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/BremboBBK-2.jpg
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/BremboBBK-3.jpg

stephen8512

15-07-2010, 05:10 PM

lookin good jose!!!

u going to stick with the drilled rotors? not goin slotted?

nath_mk6

15-07-2010, 05:17 PM

Look great Jose, but I think you should give them to me and get bigger ones.... :lol: good news about the wheels too :)

G-rig

15-07-2010, 05:37 PM

Wow very nice mate, those would go good on the track.

Pharkus

15-07-2010, 05:54 PM

Looks hot! Did you look into getting a custom colour....such as bright ORANGE! Or the same blue to keep the OEM colour scheme going?

stephen8512

15-07-2010, 05:57 PM

Look great Jose, but I think you should give them to Stephen and get bigger ones.... :lol: good news about the wheels too :)

I agree nath...I agree... >D>D

Jig

15-07-2010, 08:11 PM

Thanks guys. Stephen, drilled better for street. Slotted supreme for track but I dont track my cars at all. This was a weight reduction purchase more than anything else. Who knows maybe one day this car will be a dedicated track car and I will move on to a different daily driver car. To transform my R32 to a dedicated track car, there will be few other mods to consider:

Polyurethane engine mounts, TAI, Pendulum mounts
Replace my street H&R coilovers to KW V3 or Clubsport or H&R Racing
Loose some weight, pretty much what Justin has done to his car
Semi-slick tyres
Upgraded race DSG clutch packs
Octagon grilled Roll Cage

Jig

15-07-2010, 08:14 PM

Pharkus, I wanted to keep the Brembo signature colour as is and not having to strip it off and re-painted locally here in AU. The rear calipers will be painted in the same colour as Brembo Red, properly done also to withstand the heat et al. although, rear calipers dont heat up as much as the fronts.

I plan however to put the same BBK for my wife's R36 in the blue colour when the HGP turbo kit goes in. That will have to be a custom colour paint job locally done here unfortunately. But it will be done properly.

Jig

15-07-2010, 08:16 PM

I agree nath...I agree... >D>D

When I purchased this Stephen, Brembo only had the 6 pot for the MKV R32. Now, they have a 4 Pot BBK designed more for clearing wheels and of course would be cheaper as well.

stephen8512

15-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys. Stephen, drilled better for street.

really jose? can u explain this to me? im not very knowledgable on brakes im afraid when it comes to drilled or slotted...ive just known and preferred slotted to drilled personally...

Justin Fox

16-07-2010, 09:32 AM

I love the look of drilled rotors. THE BUSINESS!

bwen

16-07-2010, 09:42 AM

Brakes look good, even if you do get a roll cage and turn your R32 into a track car drilled rotors aren't that bad, maybe after lots of wear and tear you'll notice some slight hairline fractures as I have in the past even just on a small NA 1.6L car :(

Bizi

16-07-2010, 09:44 AM

bwen

16-07-2010, 10:02 AM

Jig's experience with the Porsche might be one factor supporting the idea of drilled brakes for the street. :)

As most people here have read about Robby_jai's experience with cracks appearing in his drilled rotors (for track use), it's probably a good separation:
Crack if you track, yo!

I think it's unfair to say that if you have drilled rotors they will crack as soon as you track them, they're actually still quite strong it just that cooling and heating on a repeating basis can cause minor cracks, it wont be that big of an issue for the normal car enthusiasts like us though... unless it was a dedicated track car that saw its limits every weekend or so then you might want to look into something else

Bizi

16-07-2010, 10:17 AM

There would have to be a market for one of the big BBK players to sell a ceramic rotor upgrade. I know it's ridiculously expensive as a new car option, but as we know, enthusiasts are more likely to buy these as an aftermarket option (if it's a reasonable price) than as a new car option in most cases.

If such an option was available I'd not be surprised if someone here did such an upgrade. :)

Jig

16-07-2010, 11:01 AM

really jose? can u explain this to me? im not very knowledgable on brakes im afraid when it comes to drilled or slotted...ive just known and preferred slotted to drilled personally...

Stephen: First of all, I dont profess to be an expert on Brakes but in my younger years and in the country I was born, my family owned a race track and I participated in 1/4 mile drag racing of a different kind. When I moved here in AU, I still had the urge to track so have done a few in my time with my old Exige. I am purely talking from experience here so here it goes.

Both drilled or slotted rotors aid in the cooling factor of the pads. It also helps shed some of the pad debris so that each time you brake you get a fresh new surface which then gives you more bite each time. It almost or very close to eliminates brake fade as well. They also aid in weight reduction(unsprung(under the car)) because you drill them to reduce some of the metals off the rotors. Obviously with drilled rotors, you dont have the singular mass on the rotors due to the holes. Each of those holes can crack if you used them severely because you have broken up a single mass on the rotor. With slotted rotors, the slots are not imposed throughout the rotor. The slots only go as deep as probably .3mm on the rotors so you still have most of the rotor mass intact.

For street use and occasional track use drilled rotors is very competent. But as most have mentioned here, drilled rotors on regular track days are more susceptible to cracking especially on immense / abuse use which tends to happen on tracks.

DeanCorp

16-07-2010, 11:29 AM

Nice Jig!! We have the same brakes now! I love the drilled. Look heaps better :)

Pharkus

16-07-2010, 12:30 PM

Jig, it's also probably more than you need for a mostly daily drive, good to have for the occasional squirt around a track. It just porns out the ride that much more =)

Jig

16-07-2010, 01:07 PM

Most cars I have owned have overkill brakes for the street so you are absolutely right there Pharkus. With the new 5 spoke wheels, the red calipers will make it stand out more so I'd be lying that one of the reasons for purchasing this is for look as well.

10d

16-07-2010, 03:30 PM

The brembo looks red HOT!! Jig :)

Bizi

16-07-2010, 03:54 PM

Can't wait to see you at Waitara tomorrow, Jig. You have enhanced your 'car porn star' again! 23hrs and counting. ;)

Jig

16-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Thanks guys.

Bizi, my BBK wont be there tomorrow. Its waiting for my ADV wheels to arrive before it is fitted. See you then...

Frenchie

17-07-2010, 02:39 PM

Nice Jig - will look perfect with your ADV's

17-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Nice Jig, Will look hot on your beast!

Bizi

17-07-2010, 08:02 PM

What fun to hear a jet-like white noise, followed by BWAAAAA... when Jig floors it, it's a marvellous thing. :)

Thanks for coming today... hopefully the Jetta didn't hold up your own jet too much. Some of the pre-Laguna hilltop corners were challenging and fun.

I am really glad you made the trip and Rocco's day. :)

Jig

17-07-2010, 09:32 PM

Bizi, our R32's has no hold on your Jetta mate. You kept up all the way and dare I say, probably a better driver on those roads than I am...

Thanks Frenchie, AP. Been too long since we caught up. Must change soon.

Jig

23-07-2010, 04:36 PM

My ADV 5.1 Wheels left USA last night. Should be here next week. Hurray!

Justin Fox

23-07-2010, 04:47 PM

Haha so how many months was that all up Jig?

Jig

25-07-2010, 10:38 AM

Hey Justin: Ordered in Mid March. Over 4 months. Crazy stuff. Their reason is that they dont have forging specs for an 18x8.5 because most of the wheels they sell is 19 and above. So they had to create 1 specially for this size. I am probably the only person who has ordered 18" and for a non-exotic car like a Golf as most of their customers are Lambos, Feraris, Porsche's. The good thing about them is their customer service is really good. They are so apologetic and always come back to you. Would I order one next time, without seeing the wheels, probably not. Just too long. But I might change my mind when I see the wheel...

G-rig

25-07-2010, 10:41 AM

You are a very patient man Jig! Your VS-XX wheels were also a 4 month wait weren't they? The price you pay for something special I guess :).

Will be good to see pics of them with your BBK on!

Jig

26-07-2010, 11:57 AM

My VS-XX was only 6 weeks G-rig. If they have forgings already, it usually takes ADV 4-6 weeks to ship. So anyone else who wants ADV on 18x8.5, you dont have to wait as long as I have.

G-rig

26-07-2010, 12:08 PM

My bad Jig, certainly felt a bit longer than that haha.

Justin Fox

26-07-2010, 01:23 PM

4 months. I had to wait that for my SSR's too (for the Skyline which I sold to buy the GTI and sold before the wheels were made!). Definitely a long wait but it confirms how special they're going to be :)

Jeffie

26-07-2010, 01:26 PM

What rubber are you putting on the new rims, going wider?

Oh yeah have you had your suspension adjusted yet? Must organise another drive when everythings installed.

M4RK0

26-07-2010, 01:47 PM

They are so hot Jose!,

Can wait to see the wheels and all together!

Jig

26-07-2010, 03:19 PM

Definitely a long wait but it confirms how special they're going to be :)

I hope so Justin. I hope so.

Jig

26-07-2010, 03:22 PM

What rubber are you putting on the new rims, going wider?

Oh yeah have you had your suspension adjusted yet? Must organise another drive when everythings installed.

Staying 225/40 Jeffie coz dont want to rub or do any of the fender/screw mods. ADV also recommends 225/40. Swapping my OE Rubber to the ADV wheels I've got lots more of rubber on the Dunlop Sport Maxx so might as well maximize the tyres for a bit longer.

The VWR Mounts have been ordered I hope through Rennenhaus and the Unibrace will be installed together with the wheel. I'd see how these mods together with the light wheels perform on our next drive gtg. Want to see how it all feels bit by bit rather than going all out. The coil overs will stay as is for a while and probably will be the last one to be replaced, if it gets replaced at all.

Justin Fox

28-07-2010, 11:49 AM

The VWR Mounts have been ordered

Interesting Jig! The mounts have totally changed the feel of my car. It reminds me a lot more of my old DC2R or Honda Jazz with the K20A engine swap (Hasport mounts). As soon as you turn the car on you feel the vibrations/at one with the car and you can really hear the engine in cabin (will be interesting with your engine for sure!). Also, my car now makes an all over body vibration (lol) at 1500rpm. It's unusual and I love it!

Jig

28-07-2010, 12:50 PM

Good to hear that Justin. I will post my review when I get it installed.

I have been shying away from these mounts because I know it introduces vibration + the fact that its a daily driver car but the R32 needs it in a serious way and for long term as well as the car gets older and the OE mounts gets too soft. There is also the argument of solid state mounts vs poly mounts and VWR is a mix which is a good thing otherwise I would not have considered it for a daily driver car because I am sure the noise and the effects of solid state mounts and the metal to metal sounds will without doubt annoy me. If these mounts prove unbearable for me, there are other poly mounts I can use directly from HGP but I do like the sound of the VWR mounts.

So the car is now with Ramspeed.

1. Getting the Brembo's fitted but have to customize some brackets for the VW pad sensor coz it wont fit.
2. Also have to replace the Heat Shield(after market) because it does not fit the Brembo's rotor diameter. I can live without it but its a daily driver car and I dont want any of the brake dust, road debris ruining my ADV wheels.
3. Painting the Rear Calipers Brembo Red
4. Installing the UniBrace
5. Installing the VWR mounts
6. Getting my Steering wheel re-upholstered with Alcantara Leather. Removing the old OE leather and replacing with the new leather.
7. Installing the ADV Wheels

I was going to paint the engine cover brembo red but I am told that the engine cover is actually connected to the engine manifolds. Hardly worth the effort dismantling the manifolds for the sake of aesthetics.

Car wont be ready til next week sometime...

Big Yellow

28-07-2010, 01:01 PM

Jig, I thought with the Brembo kit, it specifies that the pad sensors aren't supposed to be used??

Also that, heat shield thing doesnt do much, your wheels will still get dust and crap all over them!

We dont have an engine cover? If you're talking about the silver bit that loops around, that IS the intake manifold.

G-rig

28-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Will be interesting to see what motor say about the ABT kit, subscribed!

GBJ-R32

28-07-2010, 03:02 PM

woot cant wait to read reviews when this is all done

hope it goes well with out too much trouble

Jig

28-07-2010, 03:17 PM

Thanks guys. Will post the finished product when its all done.

Hey BY: I better call Brembo and get them to confirm then about the pad sensor. You may have just convinced me about the heat shield. I know its a useless thing especially in a daily driver car and I know a lot of people remove it when they put BBK's on their cars. It was dumb of me to think that its just a plain engine cover because I really have not looked at it closely because of the ABT CF engine cover.

Maybe Robby_Jai and AP can chime in here and tell me if you still have your heat shields after your BBKs and what did you do with the OE VW pad sensors? Do you get custom brackets for it and if not, are you just suppose to leave it hanging?

Thanks folks.

Big Yellow

28-07-2010, 05:54 PM

on Dean's brembo kit, the pad sensors aren't used. and the sensor was just tied to the shock.

Justin Fox

28-07-2010, 06:32 PM

Christina is not using her sensors either (new pads didn't have sensor plug).

Jig

28-07-2010, 06:48 PM

Hmm. so this could be one of the firsts then having to custom make a bracket so that we can still use the sensors and attach it to the brembo pads? Thanks guys.

schoona

28-07-2010, 07:01 PM

I wouldn't stress too much Jose, if the car is seeing spirited driving and/or track time I know you are checking your pads anyway, so it shouldn't be too much of a concern :)

Big Yellow

28-07-2010, 07:12 PM

yep seems like more trouble than its worth!

10d

28-07-2010, 08:20 PM

I agree with the boys. Don't worry on the wear sensor.

Jig

28-07-2010, 08:57 PM

Its the Mr. Do it Right in me that gets me all wired up and you boys are absolutely right as most responsible drivers check their pad wears from time to time in same fashion as you would with engine oils. IF the pad sensor is not connected will it not throw some sort of error on the head up display? Anyway, taken too much of your time already. Appreciate your feedback ya'll.

And anyone who has not seen their OE brakes on the R32 here is what it looks like. The Pic with the red scribble shows where the pad sensor travels.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/OE-Brakes.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/OE-brakes2.png

10d

28-07-2010, 09:15 PM

If it is not connected it will definitely throw error code. Just connect a dummy plug or use the old wire from the OE pads, J

saad

29-07-2010, 02:27 AM

Nice work on Alcantara wheel ;) youll love it

Bizi

29-07-2010, 09:27 AM

I almost thought you had trimmed your wheels. :D

Jig

30-07-2010, 03:40 PM

OK. So I decided to persist with the sensor pad present with the Brembo BBK for several reasons.

1. I wanted to retain the pad sensor because it is not that easy to see the pads from the rear of the calipers. Pads also wear differently from one corner to another.
2. Prevention is better than cure. You can never have enough safety. Maintain OE functionality
3. Cutting the sensor pad so that you can bridge it and tie it in a non-moving object means it will most likely not pass engineering certification.
4. Also in case I have to seek insurance and they notice that a pad sensor has been removed/disabled, then the risk is greater. Far fetch I know but its insurance.

So here are the un-finished / updated pics so far.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/bbk-sensor1.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/bbk-sensor2.jpg

Bizi

30-07-2010, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the pics, Jig. Best of luck for all of your perseverance.

Your new wheels will fit no problems, right?

Robby_jai

31-07-2010, 01:56 AM

has the brake pad light issue been resolved?

the answer to fixing it is this. you cut off the end bits.. strip the plastic back and join the wires together. that way it will make a continuous circuit and not throw the error. otherwise you need to fit a loop back plug that fits into the brake pad warning plug. you will have to pre frab it yourself.

i just cut mine off and twisted the ends together and soldered it

Jig

31-07-2010, 10:04 AM

Hey Robby: Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it. However I decided to keep the pad sensoras per the pics above so that I still have the OE functionality of the sensors. Also concerned about Insurance claims and engineering certificate, both of which become questionable if the sensor functionality is removed altogether. So your right, Ramspeed have to fabricate something special to fit it in the BBK.

Jig

31-07-2010, 11:09 AM

The ADV 5.1 Wheels have officially landed in Sydney and is now with Ramspeed. Here are the pics. Hopefully they will get fitted next week.

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/adv5.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/adv5-4.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/adv5-3.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/adv5-2.jpg

Capercat

31-07-2010, 11:18 AM

All going to plan Jig, well done.

Bizi

31-07-2010, 11:35 AM

This is going to be an eye catching combo with your big brakes. :)

nath_mk6

31-07-2010, 11:54 AM

very nice looking wheels there Jig, worth the wait for sure

G-rig

31-07-2010, 12:00 PM

Those are tough Jig, nice choice mate!

saad

31-07-2010, 12:08 PM

drewl on the wheels, soo sexy Jig, congratulations!

Justin Fox

31-07-2010, 01:08 PM

Ah man those rims would look so killer hot in gloss black. Damn they look HUGE and they look quite concave too!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frenchie

31-07-2010, 02:43 PM

Killer wheels !! nicely done Jig

chewy7

31-07-2010, 05:10 PM

bwen

31-07-2010, 06:43 PM

That is one good looking set of wheels! Definitely one of the best 5-spoke wheels designs ever made. I didn't read through all the thread so I might have missed it but what size, width and offset are the wheels?

bwen

31-07-2010, 06:44 PM

This is going to be one beautiful R32!!

You can't beat the smooth 5 spoke design like that. Its going to look amazing Jig!

What are the specs of the wheels Jig? Size, width & offset?

I want one to hang in my room. What a work of art...

Whoops didn't see your reply, basically covered everything I wanted to know and state :)

GBJ-R32

31-07-2010, 08:01 PM

Sooo much win, yummm

Jose how much do these cost including shipping so that i can start saving up. If you dont mind letting us know.

10d

31-07-2010, 11:02 PM

Can't wait to see the beast, buddy!!

Bizi

31-07-2010, 11:28 PM

Highest class wheel whores, here! :D

MasterKevin

31-07-2010, 11:57 PM

those wheels are holy crap PIMP !

01-08-2010, 02:31 AM

Hot wheels Jose!! We received two sets of ADV1 wheels on Friday as well!

Jeffie

01-08-2010, 02:52 AM

Wow... those rims are serious. They deserve some semis :)

Jig

01-08-2010, 09:43 AM

Ah man those rims would look so killer hot in gloss black. Damn they look HUGE and they look quite concave too!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your not wrong there Justin. I am getting another set in High gloss black as well. Now that they got the forgings done, it should not take too long this time around.

Jig

01-08-2010, 09:44 AM

This is going to be one beautiful R32!!

You can't beat the smooth 5 spoke design like that. Its going to look amazing Jig!

What are the specs of the wheels Jig? Size, width & offset?

I want one to hang in my room. What a work of art...

Hey Chewy: Its 18x8.5 , 5x112 of course, ET 42, Single piece, Forged, Race Prepared as well so good for the track already, not that I'd be tracking this car.

Jig

01-08-2010, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the compliments ya'll.

Jeffie: pretty practical I am sometimes and yes semi's will look good on those but would be waste of dollars. To show you how practical I am sometimes, my OE dunlop sport maxx has so much rubber in them still, I have decided to swap them over to my new wheels. Crazy stuff I know but I could not see the point of wasting perfectly good rubbers.

Watch out the Work VS-XX will be refurbished soon after with the lips painted high gloss black to match the Spokes. Its going to look hot and will be up for sale after.

AP: Must see these ADV's mate. Is it at CP? Catchup for a looksee we must. Awesome and Congratulations too!

burgs

01-08-2010, 10:16 AM

Wheels look great, cant wait to see them on the car in the flesh :)

stephen8512

01-08-2010, 02:25 PM

Jose, those wheels looks stunning!

this will really cap off the united gray/black theme of the car and with those red brembos, it will stand out very much!!!

I like the design of the ADV10.1 myself. Can't wait to see these new shoes on the 32!

G-rig

01-08-2010, 02:26 PM

Can't wait to see some pics of the finished product.

Bizi

01-08-2010, 03:39 PM

Hot wheels Jose!! We received two sets of ADV1 wheels on Friday as well!

You will have not only the best, but the best-dressed plaudits, too.

Will they be featured for some of the Tuner Challenge porn pix? :D

Big Yellow

01-08-2010, 07:10 PM

jig, i know you said you were going to swap the original dunlops over, but they are notorious for going out of round.

dont be surprised if the wheels have a ton of weights on them.

G-rig

01-08-2010, 08:20 PM

Nothing special about dunlops they get loud after 10-15k km..

Also what's the point of having 'race ready' wheels if you're never going to race? I suspect the answer is 'because you can lol'

schoona

01-08-2010, 08:29 PM

Look Jose, much better fitment also!

What does "race ready" actually mean?

Jig

02-08-2010, 10:41 AM

Nothing special about dunlops they get loud after 10-15k km..

Also what's the point of having 'race ready' wheels if you're never going to race? I suspect the answer is 'because you can lol'

C'mon now. Are you serious about this question G-rig? Nice try but I am not going to bite. Oh and I have done more than 15K and its as quiet as the first time I bought them. Maybe I just dont hear them because of my SC whine and the Capristo.

Jig

02-08-2010, 10:42 AM

Look Jose, much better fitment also!

What does "race ready" actually mean?

Race ready or prepared means its been strengthened for the track.

Jig

02-08-2010, 10:43 AM

jig, i know you said you were going to swap the original dunlops over, but they are notorious for going out of round.

dont be surprised if the wheels have a ton of weights on them.

Not sure what you mean by going out of round BY> Can you enlighten me please here...

MasterKevin

02-08-2010, 11:07 AM

god who cares. these wheels are going to pimp. Period.

*Waiting for pics*

lol

Big Yellow

02-08-2010, 11:16 AM

Not sure what you mean by going out of round BY> Can you enlighten me please here...

it means they lose their roundness - ie get out of shape, and therefore not balanced.

my tires are so retarded, can't wait to get rid of them LOL

Jig

02-08-2010, 11:26 AM

it means they lose their roundness - ie get out of shape, and therefore not balanced.

my tires are so retarded, can't wait to get rid of them LOL

Thanks Terence. Interesting. I have inspected them last week and they look quite intact. Time will tell.

G-rig

02-08-2010, 11:28 AM

C'mon now. Are you serious about this question G-rig? Nice try but I am not going to bite.

Sorry, wasn't serious Jig ;). They are awesome wheels whether you track them or not, love the style regardless.

Was serious about the Dunlops though, how many km have you done on yours now?

Jig

02-08-2010, 07:25 PM

17K's G-rig and the thread limiter is hardly reached.

Jig

04-08-2010, 05:37 PM

These VW Racing Mounts arrived today courtesy of Ian from Rennenhaus and are being fitted as we speak.
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/vwr-mount3.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/vwr-mount2.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/vwr-mount1.jpg

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/vwr-mounts.jpg

Here are the BBK mounted on the car ready to go, i mean stop.
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/bbk-red-mounted.jpg

Here are the rear brake calipers painted with Brembo Red. This is a perfect Brembo color match.
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/R32%20Journey/Rear-cal-brembo-red-paint.jpg

Big Yellow

04-08-2010, 05:40 PM

damn, solid mounts!! gonna be like a massage chair! >D

brakes look good! what did you end up doing with the front pad sensors?

Robby_jai

04-08-2010, 06:15 PM

hey jose!! who painted the brake calipers for you ?? i need to get mine done so they match up wtih my front brakes!! keen to know who did it and the paint that was used... are they high temp ones?

nath_mk6

04-08-2010, 06:27 PM

Very nice Jig gotta love the little details like matching the caliper colour. Shame the engine cover idea didn't pan out.
Looking forward to seeing it in person sometime

stephen8512

04-08-2010, 07:24 PM

hey jose!! who painted the brake calipers for you ?? i need to get mine done so they match up wtih my front brakes!! keen to know who did it and the paint that was used... are they high temp ones?

x2 I would also like to know. Did you have to leave your car at the place or something while they did it? Did they undo the bolts and redo them or...?

Bizi

04-08-2010, 08:18 PM

On the basis of Jig's advice earlier this week, I believe that they were professionally prepared and painted, including the baking process.

It seems you have started a trend here, J!

Maybe there is a market for exchange S3/R caliper painting to Brembo red! :D

Jig

04-08-2010, 08:42 PM

damn, solid mounts!! gonna be like a massage chair! >D

brakes look good! what did you end up doing with the front pad sensors?

I hope it wont be that bad BY. Its actually a mix of solid and poly's. The black circular thingyme's are the poly's. There is a racing version of these mounts and they are all solid and VWR claims on their website it would be too much for the street. Time will tell. The front pad sensors(x2) are in place so decided to keep it for engineering purposes and insurance. I will definitely post my impression on these mounts after a week or two of driving the car as it tends to settle down after a week or so, as I am told.

The weight difference between the brembo bbk and the OE is astonishing. It makes sense now after lifting it yourself.

Stock:

Rotors = 11.7Kg
Calipers = 5.4Kg

Brembo

Rotors = 6.9Kg
Calipers = 3.4Kg

hey jose!! who painted the brake calipers for you ?? i need to get mine done so they match up wtih my front brakes!! keen to know who did it and the paint that was used... are they high temp ones?

Hi Robby, Stephen: I dropped my car off at Ramspeed and they sent the rear calipers to one of their partners to get painted. Its properly done, bleeded, pulled apart, and painted separately and baked using high temp paint. The brembo red is an interesting colour because as you know Brembo dont like to release their color codes. The guys Rampseed uses have this modern scanners, all too technical for me and when they scanned the brembo bbk's colour from all the car colour databases and parts, they found the perfect match. Best you bring your car to Ramspeed and let them worry about it.

x2 I would also like to know. Did you have to leave your car at the place or something while they did it? Did they undo the bolts and redo them or...?

Hey Stephen: see my response above. Because my car was getting some stuff done to it, i left it with them but I would imagine for the caliper paint job, you have to leave it with them as they pull it apart and take it to their partners.

Very nice Jig gotta love the little details like matching the caliper colour. Shame the engine cover idea didn't pan out.
Looking forward to seeing it in person sometime

Thanks man. We can do a photo shoot session Nath.