My Pirelli

[Paolo]

CURRENT STANCE
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/049-2.jpg

CURRENT MODIFICATIONS

Exterior
- Charcoal Painted Grill Stripe
- OEM Bi-Xenon Lights
- OEM Open Fog Grill Covers Painted Gloss Black
- Black VW Badge
- GTI Front Badge Delete
- Tints

Interior
- OEM RNS510 System
- AWE Boost Gauge
- Custom Alcantara Steering Wheel Wrap

Engine/Performance
- GIAC Extreme Tune
- VF K04 Intake
- Autotech High Pressure Fuel Pump
- EuroSpeed Downpipe
- Arqray Catback Exhaust w/ Resonator Delete
- RS4 Fuel Rail Pressure Valve
- BSH Intercooler
- OEM Rev D Diverter Valve
- BSH PCV Revamp

Suspension/Handling
- BFI Torque Arm Insert
- HPA SHS Coilovers
- Golf R Front Brakes

Wheels & Tyres
- Advan RS-D Wheels
- Project Kics Lug Nuts
- Pirelli P-Zero Tyres



INTRODUCTION
Names Paolo and I own a 2009 VW Golf GTI Pirelli Edition in Black Magic Pearl.
Came factory fitted with
- RNS510 unit, and
- Rear parking sensors
- K04 turbo
The GTI was my choice of car after getting a taste of driving my cousins Jetta TFSI with the same engine. The turbo rush and torque took me away so i was set on one. I then found out that Australia was releasing the Pirelli variant which would be a limited edition model and only 400-500 available. The seats kind of turned me off but once i sat in them, they were very supportive and moreso then the regular GTI's. Another aspect was the already colour coded kit which would have saved me later on down the track if i decided on the normal GTI. But the biggest plus was the K04 turbo (also found in the Audi S3 and TTS) which after doing much research, had alot more potential and since i was looking into modifying it, this was the perfect choice.

This is my beast stock:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/Stance1.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_3459.jpg

- Modification #1
Arqray catback (street line of Fujitsubo).
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/P090509_165101.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/catback1.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/catback2.jpg

I LOVE how the muffler just sticks out from the bottom! but may become an issue later on once it gets a drop =/
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_0014-1.jpg

Very high quality. In regards to sound, it is similar to stock but has more bass. Hoping a downpipe will give it more character. No real gains in performance as far as I could feel which is expected from catbacks since they are just for ‘noise’, but a US dealer posted a dyno showing a 10hp gain.


- Modification #2
GIAC Tune
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/giac_logo-1.jpg
The Pirelli was fun to drive stock but with the tune, it just takes it up that extra level! More power and torque! By far the most worthwhile bang-for-your-buck upgrade. This tune has actually made me very excited to drive the car hahah >D

- Modification #3
GruppeM Intake
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/P280609_140701.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_0040.jpg

I decided to go with this intake because of GruppeM’s high reputation in the intake market and plus how awesome they look! I also bought open fog grills and an intake hose to channel some extra air into the filter. Its not an intake that attracts attention which is what I was aiming for. You could only really hear it with the windows up and the music off, and even then, the sucking of the air and slight "pssshhh" was very faint. So far very happy with it.

First Dyno
I went to the dyno set up for VW’s and Audi’s last year and achieved 167.9kw atw which I wasn't that impressed with. From all the tuners claims, just the tune would bring the power to 230kw, so implementing a 15% drivetrain loss, it would be around the 190kwatw figures. But everyone told me not to believe what they claim and its all marketing, and after looking at what others achieved, i was content.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/dyno1.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/dynoday21400x600.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/dyno.jpg

- Modification #4
BFI Torque Arm Insert
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/BFIinsert.jpg

This was a small mod that was recommended by my mechanic. But once installed, I was quite impressed with the difference. Although there was an increase in NVH, it resulted in quicker and smoother shifting. I also installed it because many have claimed it reduces axle tramp, so decided to try it out in launch control mode and the claims were correct, but it did wheel spin freely hahah. If launched at a high rpm then it would tramp but i keep it within 2000-2500rpms which i also researched was the best for a good launch.

Second Dyno
I was invited to have a free run at the K04 dyno day where a group of S3’s, TTS’s and Pirelli’s to run logs and data tests. To my surprise, I achieved higher then the last dyno day and got 170.8kw atw which was also surprising since that day hit 42 degrees! Tony from Melbourne gave me a drive in his K04 converted GTI with a custom GIAC extreme tune and that had me set on the performance route i was aiming for.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/scan0001.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/dynoday20400x600.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/k04dyno-1.jpg


- Modification #5
BSH Intercooler
A worthwhile upgrade in which I immediately felt the difference once installed. No more sluggish performance and always feels 100% with a reduction in heat soak. The small Garrett/Honeywell core makes it more efficient and keeps pressure low. This was a mod that i was going to have to do down the track and since there was a sale on DubAddiction, i had to order it.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/intercooler-1.jpg
Before and after shots
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/b4intercooler.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/afterintercooler.jpg

Some DIY fun
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/INTERCOOLERinstall1.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/INTERCOOLERinstall2.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/INTERCOOLERinstall3.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/INTERCOOLERinstall4.jpg

The install was relatively straight forward and although BSH states no trimming required, i had to cut the already fitted air guidance plates because there was no way you could mount the intercooler without taking them out. One thing thou, putting the front bumper on was a BIG hassle! if you can see from the before and after pics, when we started it was around 2pm and we finished at 9pm! there are TOO MANY screws! and some are in hard to reach areas which made it harder to put back in.

A few pics from a few GTG’s and meet ups:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/g2g.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_3678.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_3529.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/resized%20photos/IMG_3732.jpg

Cheers big ears!
Paolo

UPDATES
- Tint (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=2137&viewfull=1#post2137)
- AWE Boost Gauge (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=2557&viewfull=1#post2557)
- VF K04 Intake (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=2564&viewfull=1#post2564)
- vwgolf.net.au Sticker (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=6978&viewfull=1#post6978)
- Eurospeed Downpipe + Wayne Angle Block (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=7921&viewfull=1#post7921)
- Autotech High Pressure Fuel Pump + RS4 Fuel Rail Pressure Valve (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=7922&viewfull=1#post7922)
- GIAC Extreme Tune (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=7923&viewfull=1#post7923)
- Third Dyno (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=18687&viewfull=1#post18687)
- ADVAN RSD's + Project Kics Lug Nuts (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=34604&viewfull=1#post34604)
- OEM Bi-Xenon Headlights (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=37654&viewfull=1#post37654)
- Updated Grill Stripe (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=38712&viewfull=1#post38712)
- Updated Stripe and Open Fog Grills (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=43796&viewfull=1#post43796)
- Resonator Delete (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=43883&viewfull=1#post43883)
- GTI Front Badge Delete (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=45885&viewfull=1#post45885)
- HPA SHS Coilovers (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=45888&viewfull=1#post45888)
- OEM Revision D Diverter Valve (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=45891&viewfull=1#post45891)
- Black VW Badge (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=123106&viewfull=1#post123106)
-Alcantara Steering Wheel Wrap (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=123109&viewfull=1#post123109)
- Fourth Dyno (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?90-My-Pirelli&p=123114&viewfull=1#post123114)

[Justin Fox]

Pirelli version! So cool to have something different huh? I loved watching this thing pull away from a stand still. Where the R32's looked so smooth launching this thing hunkered downn and squirmed a little when you shifted into 2nd gear. Aggressive! :cool:

[Frenchie]

Alright Paolo, bout time you started your own thread :) keeping everything undercover!!
I like your mods and have seen your Pirelli on numerous occasion, I love it...This would a perfect addition to my garage...

Looks like your pulling some good numbers on dyno..Question is what's next!?

[Cam]

Lovely car Paolo. Impressive dyno runs too.

How much difference did the BSH Intercooler make? Does it provide noticeably more 'oomph?' in certain gears?
When you said "No more sluggish performance" I was thinking well its a pirelli with a giac tune its hardly going to be sluggish to begin with hehe.
:wink:

[bigwill]

Alright Paolo, bout time you started your own thread :)

so true frenchie! never seen paolo's thread anywhere!
awesome build paolo, very envious of the gruppe m! love the arqray too ;)
we want more!

[10d]

Nice Paolo!
Pass them intake!

[Paolo]

Pirelli version! So cool to have something different huh? I loved watching this thing pull away from a stand still. Where the R32's looked so smooth launching this thing hunkered downn and squirmed a little when you shifted into 2nd gear. Aggressive! :cool:
hahah i remember daz saying how he was going to use his launch control so i tried following after, but launch control wasn't engaging so i had a crappy launch! if i did it you would know! wheel spin galore! :>


Lovely car Paolo. Impressive dyno runs too.

How much difference did the BSH Intercooler make? Does it provide noticeably more 'oomph?' in certain gears?
When you said "No more sluggish performance" I was thinking well its a pirelli with a giac tune its hardly going to be sluggish to begin with hehe.
:wink:
thanks buddy! sluggish in regards to some days it will feel strong and feel fresh whilst others it will lack due to heatsoak. With the intercooler on, it feels like it pulls strong consistently all the time.


so true frenchie! never seen paolo's thread anywhere!
awesome build paolo, very envious of the gruppe m! love the arqray too ;)
we want more!
thanks! JDM ftw! >D


Nice Paolo!
Pass them intake!
soon my child soon... hahah :lol:


Alright Paolo, bout time you started your own thread :) keeping everything undercover!!
I like your mods and have seen your Pirelli on numerous occasion, I love it...This would a perfect addition to my garage...

Looks like your pulling some good numbers on dyno..Question is what's next!?
Thanks Chris! hahah yeah i thought i would be subtle with revealing what i had but couldn't resist!
What's next? wait and see :>

[SUGA]

GOT LEI'D! Love to car! Love the plate!

[Justin Fox]

Love to car!
O'RLY? :lol:

[Paolo]

Forgot to show these before and after shots of my first cosmetic mod: tints

Before:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/before2.jpg

After:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/after2.jpg

Done by Rob@Hunters Hill Tinting who did an impressive job. He did 16% on the front two and 20% on the back two and hatch due to the current darker-than-stock privacy tinted windows. Helps a lot during those hot summer days with the sun beaming BUT at night in poor unlit areas, its a mission! I'd have to drive with the windows down at times. Looks so much better and well worth it ;)

PS don't mind the second photo thinking that the rear is lighter, its just the white garage door in the background =p

[SUGA]

But wouldn't it be lighter if it's 20% at the back ? lol

Tints make such a big difference! Looks great!

[Paolo]

But wouldn't it be lighter if it's 20% at the back ? lol

Tints make such a big difference! Looks great!

Thanks Suga! with the newer VW's the rear windows come factory tinted (no tint film but the glass itself is actually darker) making them dimmer then the front two, so when i was told to put the 20% on top of the already tinted rear, it would even out with the front too. But i agree makes a very big difference and makes the car look ALOT better

[SUGA]

Ahh I had no idea! I wonder why they only come factory tinted at the back and not the front as well???
Tints just make the car look "complete", kind of feels a bit naked without ( to me anyways) and especially on a black car like yours!
Awesome stuff and hope to see you at the next meet!!

[Cam]

First mod to any car...tints! Tops it off so nicely.
:)

I'm actually going to get mine redone I think. The previous owner didn't have them tinted darkest legal. They've got more of a blue tinge to them and you can see through them quite a bit.
I park out in the sun all day at work, I more so want it to keep the sun out. Although it definitely makes the car look better.

I agree suga it does make the car look naked lol

[R32Perth]

Love the car Paolo, keep the updates coming. Makes me miss turbo cars with the varied modding options....

[Paolo]

thanks! i chose to tastefully modify my car
but don't worry you have that the v6 soundtrack every time you drive now!
something i have always admired from the r32

[Paolo]

- Modification #6
AWE Boost Gauge
I actually did this quite awhile ago but didn't have pictures so i took some quick ones with my 2mp iphone camera.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/aweboostgauge1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/aweboostgauge2.jpg

This was installed for trouble shooting and monitoring purposes. It was advertised that the colours were perfectly matched with the rest of the dash and instrument cluster but as you can tell its alot brighter. I like the fact that it sits in the aircon vent with an OEM style look whilst still maintains functionality of the air flowing through the vents.

[Paolo]

- Modification #7
VF K04 Intake
Out with the old...
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/oldintakecover.jpg
(btw i don't have KW v3 coilovers, the GruppeM intake was just conveniently placed on top of the box by my mechanic!)

...in with the new
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/vfintake2.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/vfintake.jpg

Instantly noticed the difference sound-wise with this intake on compared with the GruppeM. The GruppeM was pretty much silent but with THIS you definitely hear the intake working by sucking in air as well as dose and the flutter that intakes are characterized for having. Performance wise, it doesn't feel 100% and seems to me like lag has increased on my car. But this is due to the larger intake piping compared to the other aftermarket intakes and mainly for not upgrading to the required flash specifically for this intake. This will be happening very soon thou.

UPDATE: INTERCOOLER
Whilst at Exoticars, Arthur took the air guidance plates off, mounted the intercooler higher and took the inserts in the fog grills out so it could work more efficiently. It looks ALOT meaner and i really like it! :>

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/newintercoolerpic.jpg

[R32Perth]

Paolo, what is your 0-100km times?

[Paolo]

Paolo, what is your 0-100km times?

no clue don't have any devices that would time it but i'm suspecting around the 5-5.5 mark? the hard part is getting the launch down without axle-tramping or wheel spinning too much off the line.

[Frenchie]

Looking Paolo...going to have to take me for a test run in you sexy beast!!

[bigwill]

paolo, loving the change!
didnt expect you to get rid of the gruppe m so quickly! cant wait to see it in person soon!

[Justin Fox]

Instantly noticed the difference sound-wise with this intake on compared with the GruppeM. The GruppeM was pretty much silent but with THIS you definitely hear the intake working by sucking in air as well as dose and the flutter that intakes are characterized for having.

Yeah 100% on this. I think the GruppeM is pretty much silent and not the intake to go for if you're after noise.

Nice modding man. I've had a look at a few of these. They're not cheap so it looks like your car will hold value which is always nice. Also, it looks like your car makes more power than the new MK6 GTI too. That's killer. :cool:

PPS: Axle tramping is a REALLY bad thing and I'm upset to hear that your car has a problem with it. I know for a fact that when I had my DC5R with stock suspension I could do hard launches without any issues but as soon as I lowered the car with lowering springs and higher spring rates I had sever axle tramping.

[Paolo]

Looking Paolo...going to have to take me for a test run in you sexy beast!!
no worries next GTG >D


paolo, loving the change!
didn't expect you to get rid of the gruppe m so quickly! cant wait to see it in person soon!
Thanks Will! i've had the GruppeM intake for around 8 months or so and decided on going down a specific performance route which required this specific intake and no other.


Yeah 100% on this. I think the GruppeM is pretty much silent and not the intake to go for if you're after noise.

Nice modding man. I've had a look at a few of these. They're not cheap so it looks like your car will hold value which is always nice. Also, it looks like your car makes more power than the new MK6 GTI too. That's killer. :cool:

PPS: Axle tramping is a REALLY bad thing and I'm upset to hear that your car has a problem with it. I know for a fact that when I had my DC5R with stock suspension I could do hard launches without any issues but as soon as I lowered the car with lowering springs and higher spring rates I had sever axle tramping.
Cheers big ears! the pirelli isn't really MK6 GTI territory, its more in the Golf R and Audi S3 and TTS zone as they share a bigger K04 engine and better internals.

Yeah axle tramp sucks but i don't get it all the time only when launching it hard or from going from a complete stop and just applying 100% throttle. There are some suspension mods that could help out abit such as a torque arm insert (which i have already), antilift kits and coilovers which are said to reduce wheel spin and axle tramp. But the best way is to go easy on the throttle from the start then increase once traction is gained which i still have to practice =p

[∆pex]

Car's looking awesome Paolo! Great choice on the intake change too, though the GruppeM is a nice bit of bling. lol

For me, I noticed when replacing my insert with the full pendulum mount that it almost completely eliminated wheel hop... Just spins freely now! :lol:
Also noticed a definite improvement in the power transfer to the wheels.

[Paolo]

Car's looking awesome Paolo! Great choice on the intake change too, though the GruppeM is a nice bit of bling. lol

For me, I noticed when replacing my insert with the full pendulum mount that it almost completely eliminated wheel hop... Just spins freely now! :lol:
Also noticed a definite improvement in the power transfer to the wheels.

thanks matey! i did love the GruppeM but it has to go and already has a keen buyer before i even posted it up for sale

The pendulum mount is also on the list of things to put in next. I hope it will be able to control this beast of mine!

[zz2]

holy smokes Paolo your 'relli would haul some serious ass.

what sort of PSI does it peak at?

[Paolo]

holy smokes Paolo your 'relli would haul some serious ass.

what sort of PSI does it peak at?

thanks! it'll be a whole different beast on Friday (hopefully)!
it peaks around 22 but i have seen it peak at 25 at one point!
absolutely loving it especially since i get to drive it more often now

[10d]

Nice seeing the car back on the road again, eh Paolo? Will see you soon.

[burgs]

Great looking car mate, some nice mods there :D

[Paolo]

Nice seeing the car back on the road again, eh Paolo? Will see you soon.


Great looking car mate, some nice mods there :D

oh shocks guys thanks for the comments!
thanks burgs, love the look of your car too and once you get tuned you won't go back!
Tendy it feels awesome! but i'm bringing it back to the mechanic on Friday for some other other nifty bits and pieces
when we meet up we should have a mini photoshoot with our beasts
Will update soon but there are a few surprises to be had! You'll all have to wait thou =p

[10d]

Woo Hoo!

[Frenchie]

IGOT LEI'D - sexy machine packing quite some punch I bet !

[defaultx]

Very very nice Pirelli! Can't wait to see it sometime. Love the look of the engine bay, so clean! Did your dealer void the warranty when you went with the new intercooler/intake mods?

[Paolo]

Very very nice Pirelli! Can't wait to see it sometime. Love the look of the engine bay, so clean! Did your dealer void the warranty when you went with the new intercooler/intake mods?

thanks matey! dealer hasn't seen any of my new mods but they can only void warranty if the particular modification caused the fault otherwise they're going to have to cover it. Fingers crossed i will try to get them to replace the DSG mechatronic unit before warranty is finished.

[10d]

Fingers crossed i will try to get them to replace the DSG mechatronic unit before warranty is finished.

that makes the two of us >D

[chris32]

Great looking car.

[DeanCorp]

Yeah axle tramp sucks but i don't get it all the time only when launching it hard or from going from a complete stop and just applying 100% throttle. There are some suspension mods that could help out abit such as a torque arm insert (which i have already), antilift kits and coilovers which are said to reduce wheel spin and axle tramp. But the best way is to go easy on the throttle from the start then increase once traction is gained which i still have to practice =p

Exactly, I haven't axle tramped in at least 6 months. I still get wheel spin in 3rd gear though :>

The key is having a light launch so your wheels start rolling and as you get moving you can slam it down harder.

Car is looking awesome mate! Our tints look completely different though.

[Paolo]

Great looking car.


Car is looking awesome mate! Our tints look completely different though.

Thanks! yeah tints would be different since i went pretty dark, it sometimes looks photoshopped in a few photos because they're so dark!
btw love the random calls and messages! you're fuggin hilarious!

[DeanCorp]

Thanks! yeah tints would be different since i went pretty dark, it sometimes looks photoshopped in a few photos because they're so dark!
btw love the random calls and messages! you're fuggin hilarious!

hahah! any time mofo!

[Paolo]

OK so i received my vwgolf sticker and was surprised with the size! pretty decent size not too big not too small
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0140.jpg

And here it is on my car =)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0141.jpg

[SUGA]

Nice one Paolo!

[10d]

So P, extreme tuned yet?

[Paolo]

So P, extreme tuned yet?

i am and i am not in a sense *scratches head*
i dropped my car off at exoticars earlier today and was expecting to pick it up later on today
waited until 730pm and still no call so called and they said that it will be ready by tomorrow (hopefully)
will update when i have a chance!

[dopey]

Some may think I'm retarded, but I think the BEST thing about these Pirelli models is the fact that the lower half of the car is colour coded! That's my number 1 pet hate about the MKV! Pirelli looks a thousand times better. (no offence intended to regular MK V owners)

Nice ride :)

[R32Perth]

Paolo, I have my sticker in pretty much the same location and angle as you.....

[Paolo]

Some may think I'm retarded, but I think the BEST thing about these Pirelli models is the fact that the lower half of the car is colour coded! That's my number 1 pet hate about the MKV! Pirelli looks a thousand times better. (no offence intended to regular MK V owners)

Nice ride :)

thanks for the comment! yeah being already colour-coded saved me money from doing it later on if i bought the normal GTI.


Paolo, I have my sticker in pretty much the same location and angle as you.....

its a great spot isn't it! i first got the idea from Naths photo in the other thread but hes was too far out so i put mine closer to the edge and love the look
even Christina was contemplating putting it on the same spot on SUGA

[R32Perth]

Great minds think alike. Probably starting a trend now hahahaha

[Paolo]

OK so i finally picked up my car from Exoticars today and WOW!
that's all I'll say for now until i get some pictures loaded

[10d]

OK so i finally picked up my car from Exoticars today and WOW!
that's all I'll say for now until i get some pictures loaded
I bet you still smiling when you post too. Haha. Congrats.

[Frenchie]

Pics or ban !! :) suspense :)

[Big Yellow]

Hahahah giac extreme tune hey!?

Hows the car sound now with the downpipe and intake?

[Paolo]

Pics or ban !! :) suspense :)

Hahah I took a few iPhone pics and will update soon just out at the moment
I REALLY need a real camera! This 2mp iPhone doesn't cut it at all =(


Hahahah giac extreme tune hey!?

Hows the car sound now with the downpipe and intake?

Terrence why did you have to tell everyone!?! Hahah just joking
car sounds better now with both! I'll upload some pics and my review on the parts installed soon

[Paolo]

- Modification #8
Eurospeed Downpipe
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/Idownpipe.jpg

For a custom downpipe, it really is quality! I was also told it has a high-quality cat as well and for the price I paid it better have been! It has definitely helped my car open up both performance wise and noise wise. In terms of sound, it sounds exactly like it did with my catback which was semi-stockish type of sound. But when you really give it, it roars and releases this different note that I haven’t heard before! This is one of the things I was looking for because just the catback didn’t really do it for me. Now I am pretty satisfied.

Wayne Angle Block
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/wayneangleblock.jpg

I ordered this awhile ago from Wayne (ironic) himself in America because I have read countless threads of how this little thingy-majig he designed and produced, helped get rid of that dirty check engine light that appears when running a downpipe larger then stock.

To be more technical, when a high-flow cat is installed, exhaust gases pass by the cat at a faster rate which disrupts the ECU. The purpose of this is that it retracts the oxygen sensor from the flow of the gases and enables the ECU to balance the readings out. Since GIAC do not delete o2 sensors with their tune, I decided this was the next best thing to attach once my downpipe was sorted.

[Paolo]

- Modification #9
Autotech High Pressure Fuel Pump
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/autotech.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/autotechpump.jpg

Can’t really say much about this mod because it all ties in with the GIAC map that goes with it. I was initially considering this or the APR pump which was heavily researched and tested and is still rated the best aftermarket HPFP for the MKV’s. But I did do more research and discovered that the newer revised version of the Autotech pump was as reliable as ever with many members in America running it for many thousands of miles without any failure. I will also have to regularly check the cam follower, which is a common issue on the MKV's, but since I have not put on many km’s on my car as of yet, it is not an issue of concern for the time being.

RS4 Fuel Rail Pressure Valve
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/rs4.jpg

Not the best photo, but its difficult to get a good shot of it because of the location! The gold valve is the RS4 fuel rail pressure valve which was ordered from Audi. This was done too overcome the car running too lean and also ability to handle more boost of the new map whilst adding a few more kw’s of power.

[Paolo]

- Modification #10
GIAC Extreme Tune
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/giac_logo-1.jpg

THIS is where ALL my modifications tie in! All I can say is WOW! This map was designed for the S3 and really is something else! The jump up of power from just the standard GIAC tune was good but this specific tune is mental! It is actually scary fast!

When driving it normally or cruising, it feels normal because of the turbo lag of the k04 plus abit more from the intake dealing with the extra air flow. But when you step on it is where the fun starts! Where the normal boost and power kicked in with the standard flash you get quiet a shove back but in that same period with the new tune, you just get shoved back harder and by the time you know it you are going ridiculously fast!

The tune also increased the boost quite abit, I have not really been paying attention but my boost gauge was holding at around 20psi! The intake also works harder and lets off the flutter or dose affect more often now then on the standard tune which is semi-enjoyable but definitely gets more attention now which sometimes I am not looking for.

Through the lower rev range, it drives normally so there are no issues with just having a relaxed drive which is a good quality because you don’t want to always be hit with torque when you slightly apply more throttle.

The wait for three weeks to get everything ordered in, installed and paid for was a hard time and eventually I wasn’t even excited or cared much anymore. But after picking up my car from the mechanics and having a test drive, it was really worth it and glad I went through with it. For those of you that would like to see the potential of this tune, here are two clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjyJL2z0EWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mid9WT3Kfjw&feature=related

My mechanic told me that the only thing he’d be concerned about would be the DSG with this much power, but GIAC and a few other companies are currently working on the newer DSG units so they can offer a tune. So this is something I will definitely consider once introduced to the market.

Haven’t really driven it to have a good feel on other aspects, so I will provide another review on daily commuting abit later on.

Over and out

[bigwill]

when u taking me for a spin paolo?
gonna make some numbers, look forward to hearing them! keep up the good work!

[DeanCorp]

I heard Pirelli's are shit!!

[Paolo]

when u taking me for a spin paolo?
gonna make some numbers, look forward to hearing them! keep up the good work!

Next meet-up fo sho! going to get dyno'd April 17 so pretty excited to see what i'll be getting with everything finally installed
hopefully i'll surprise myself


I heard Pirelli's are shit!!

That must mean yours is too =P hahahah

[defaultx]

Looks like this thing will be pulling some great numbers Paolo. Can't wait to see it!

[10d]

Paolo, dibs on your dub! LOL. Fang time!

[Frenchie]

P - you have been a busy little bee with all those mods !

Was that you racing that Bimmer >D

[chewy7]

That must be one hell of a ride now...Congrats dude! Enjoy in good health ;)


Just watched the vid vs the GT3 RS....Holy Fuk!

[TasH]

I remember i begged my dad to buy one of these when they first came out, instead he bought a Monaro

[DeanCorp]

TasH, he obviously doesn't have class! Would rather drive a boganmobile ;)

[TasH]

Haha yeah its yellow, is lowered has a, 1st stage exhaust system, 18" rims, and a spoiler, I dont know if that makes it more Bogan or less? >D

[Cam]

Nice write up Paulo!
:)

[Paolo]

Looks like this thing will be pulling some great numbers Paolo. Can't wait to see it!
thanks! to be honest, it looks like a standard Pirelli but looks meaner from the front due to the front mount. I have performance all sorted now my car just needs the look to match!


Paolo, dibs on your dub! LOL. Fang time!
No worries Tendy! whenever you're up for it


P - you have been a busy little bee with all those mods !

Was that you racing that Bimmer >D
You have no clue! so much stress to get parts in and also a budget to accommodate to. Now i am taking a long break from modding and will be sussing out HPA coilovers (looking at you Anthony) as well as a few wheel options.


That must be one hell of a ride now...Congrats dude! Enjoy in good health ;)

Just watched the vid vs the GT3 RS....Holy Fuk!
haha thanks! definitely need to adjust my driving due to this big increase in power!
the video is pretty impressive aye? to have a slight jump in the beginning and keep up with a GT3 really is something else


Nice write up Paulo!
:)
cheers mate! funny how some people spell my name like that when my name is clearly right there hahah not taking it out on you but a few others spell it like that even thou my email spells it out correctly! =P

[Paolo]

hahaha you shit stirrer Dean!

On a side note, went to my mates house i haven't seen in awhile and took him for a small drive and he was really impressed. He has an evo 8 mr running around 250kw and reckons from a roll it would be really close.

On another side note, when i was in lower gears and got abit up the rev range there was this vibrating from the engine and i felt it through the peddle abit as well but when i tried to replicate the problem with my mate in the car, it never came up. So hopefully its just the ECU still adapting.

Other then that still loving it =)

[DeanCorp]

hahaha you shit stirrer Dean!

On a side note, went to my mates house i haven't seen in awhile and took him for a small drive and he was really impressed. He has an evo 8 mr running around 250kw and reckons from a roll it would be really close.

On another side note, when i was in lower gears and got abit up the rev range there was this vibrating from the engine and i felt it through the peddle abit as well but when i tried to replicate the problem with my mate in the car, it never came up. So hopefully its just the ECU still adapting.

Other then that still loving it =)

If only you listened to me and bought the TAI with pendulum mount you wouldn't be experiencing any problems!!

[Paolo]

If only you listened to me and bought the TAI with pendulum mount you wouldn't be experiencing any problems!!

I have the BFI insert already, i will probably order the BSH pendulum mount in the near future just low on money after getting hit with a big labour charge for installation of everything. Until next random phone call Dean =P ahahah

[DeanCorp]

FMIC is in transit and BBK are on their way too.

Booked in for Rejuvination Detail with Final Inspection :)

I think I will also paint my hubs as they are starting to rust a little, have yours started doing that too?

[EatPirelli]

Nice car mang. But I heard Evo's eat these. Esp Red ones :)

Jks

[Paolo]

FMIC is in transit and BBK are on their way too.

Booked in for Rejuvination Detail with Final Inspection :)

I think I will also paint my hubs as they are starting to rust a little, have yours started doing that too?
Nice random talk again! i plan to get mine detailed through DaveXR8 soon to get this beast looking its best
haven't found a need to paint my hubs they still look good when i checked them


Nice car mang. But I heard Evo's eat these. Esp Red ones :)

Jks
the incredible hulk has joined! (inside joke)
are you sure? i'm pretty sure i beat you once already hahahah

[EatPirelli]

the incredible hulk has joined! (inside joke)
are you sure? i'm pretty sure i beat you once already hahahah

bogged launch doesn't count

[Paolo]

bogged launch doesn't count

as Vin Diesel quotes "Ask any racer, any real racer.... winning's winning" hahah =P

[Paolo]

Appreciation/Shout Outs
Dedicated to all those that have helped me get to this point.

- Wal@EuroExhausts
Wal was GREAT help when ordering my Arqray catback exhaust. Always kept in contact with me and even agreed to meet up with me in person to save abit on shipping costs. He also called me a few days after i picked up the exhaust to see how everything went. He is not really in the business for profit and offered me the best price among other local and international sources as well as from Arqray themselves helping me save on import taxes. Highly recommended if sourcing a rare or high-end exhaust system.

- Tim@DubAddiction
A nice small business that has progressed to be much more and looks like its still growing! I have purchased quite a number of items from DubAddiction and he has answered all my inquires promptly. Hope to order more in the future.

- Lucas and the EuroSpeed crew
I'd like to thank Lucas as well as the EuroSpeed crew over there in Melbourne for pointing me in the right direction in regards to modifications as well as troubleshooting ideas. Lucas has called me a few times to talk about some of the issues I've been having and offering advice and the possible culprits to the problem. The EuroSpeed guys (Terrence, Tony and Hong) were also helpful in answering my questions in regards to the route i was taking. Great bunch and it was good to see commitment to come UP to Sydney on the dyno day.

- Arthur@Exoticars
Arthur is my mechanic and has been ALOT of help. He has installed a majority of my modifications and has never been one to push a sale of his products but has offered his opinion on numerous issues of concern. When i had problems with my car, he helped log data, replace a few parts without charge and even offered to help me when i had a major problem outside of working hours. Usually ALWAYS busy but can't recommend him highly enough.

- Ian@Rennenhaus
Have to admit i've only purchased the OSIR iPhone cover but he was great to deal with when i had interests in many of his products and was never put off when i decided not to go through. Hope to order more in the future thou =P

- Others
This is for the numerous forum members that have been nothing but help. Great to be part of a community full of enthusiasts that are equally great to meet in person as well as on the forums whilst still always willing to provide their experiences and thoughts. Special shout outs to Tendy, Frenchie, Byza and Dean >D

Cheers big ears! >D
Paolo

[DeanCorp]

- Lucas and the EuroSpeed crew
I'd like to thank Lucas as well as the EuroSpeed crew over there in Melbourne for pointing me in the right direction in regards to modifications as well as troubleshooting ideas. Lucas has called me a few times to talk about some of the issues I've been having and offering advice and the possible culprits to the problem. The EuroSpeed guys (Terrence, Tony and Hong) were also helpful in answering my questions in regards to the route i was taking. Great bunch and it was good to see commitment to come down to Sydney on the dyno day.


Last time I checked, Melbourne was geographically lower than Sydney, therefore people from Melbourne would have to come UP to Sydney not DOWN.

[Paolo]

F U buddy! LOL
changed just for you =P

[DeanCorp]

Thanks for my special mention dickwad! :P

[Tim]

You get a special mention for driving everyone flippin nuts :)

[DeanCorp]

You get a special mention for driving everyone flippin nuts :)

Wow! It feels so good to achieve something in life.

I would just like to say a special thanks to mum and dad.

[Paolo]

Went to my mechanic today to have a small chat. Arthur diagnosed my car and found no faults and said the issues could be due to the DSG hitting the torque limiter. I asked him about a few future modifications i had in mind in the not to distant future and installation costs so now all that's left to do is save!

Also went today to pick up my stock downpipe just in case i decide to revert to stock later on down the track. As you can see from these pictures, the stock downpipe is VERY restrictive with two 600cel cats and 2.5inch diameter. The Eurospeed downpipe now has a single 200cel high flow cat with 3inch all the way through.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/StockDownpipe.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/Idownpipe.jpg

took a few pics of the cars they were working on and Exoticars really does live up to their name!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0157.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0154.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0161.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0162.jpg

[danielb]

Pretty sure i saw your car yesterday travelling down cumberland highway. Looks the goods mate. I was in a blue 350z.

[Justin Fox]

Nice to know your mech works on nice cars :cool:

[Paolo]

Pretty sure i saw your car yesterday travelling down cumberland highway. Looks the goods mate. I was in a blue 350z.

wow! i noticed you too behind me before we turned left onto the Cumberland but i was kinda in a rush as you could tell hahah

Good to have you on board. Enjoy the forum! some nicely modified cars here

[Paolo]

my car having a scrubba-dub-dub last night before the cruise:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0164.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0167.jpg
Squeeky clean!

Pics from the day:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0173.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4469258468_123c5d4e05.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/teg3.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/teg1.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/CAR/teg2.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0226.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0224.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0179.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0180.jpg

Great day for a drive with a MASSIVE turnout! car was a treat but for now it will have to take a long rest

[burgs]

Was great to see your car today, definately a tidy little sleeper :)

[Paolo]

Was great to see your car today, definately a tidy little sleeper :)

thanks! don't think i bumped into you? did see your car thou and i was liking your wheels! barely knew anyone besides the regulars like Christophe, Tendy, Devin, Anthony, Jose, Christina, etc. got to mingle around abit thou but not much.

On a side note, Rev555 and i will meet up sometime so he can see if he wants to go down the same performance route as my car and i can sus out his suspension set up, wheels and brakes. Can't wait!

btw i'm saving any photos any of you take and posting them on my thread, thanks! =P

[Paolo]

Due to boredom, i have updated the first post including an introduction, more photos as well as resized all of them and expanded on a few points...

[Capercat]

Well done your car is shaping up quite well.

[Shonen]

Some very tasty mods.

Would love to see how this thing goes !

[stevie]

That's one little beast you got there! Nice work :)

[Paolo]

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS
So since the install a few weeks back, I have gotten a good feel of how the car runs. Daily driving is a breeze due to the lag, so it is easily tamable. Definitely doesn’t attract attention which is the sleeper status I was aiming for.

But to me, the lag teases you in a sense to push it further. Once you hit the sweet spot around 2,300+rpm, you instantly get shoved back a lot harder! It still surprises me how much extra power there is now because just stage 1 gave a good hit, but this just becomes stupid fast! Even in the higher gears, planting your foot down, you definitely feel the power. In no way is it close to how brutal Anthonys turbo r is, but from my impressions, it would be an equal race with the supercharged r32 but I still have a feeling my car would take it (from a roll of course).

Inside the cabin sounds like an airplane due to the intake sucking in air. The air just rushes through the entire engine bay and this is most noticeable in the first three gears from 1500+ rpms onwards. When full throttle, you hear the car roar and with every shift, it gives a small push forward, then torque kicks in to send you sinking back into your seat. VERY addictive! I will try to find time during the uni break to post video clips on the intake, exhaust and possibly in car footage.

At the dyno next weekend is when I find out how much of a difference all these modifications really translates to…

[Paolo]

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
I have taken it as far as I will go engine wise but I realized from the cruise, this new found power needs to be put to ground. I know many say it’s stupid to put too much power on a front-wheel platform but it just takes control and sensibility with your right foot. It’s a lot more fun (well to me at least) to understand how much input to put down then to go nuts once you’ve gained traction. But as the Pirelli slogan goes “Power is nothing without control” so that is what I am aiming for.

I am looking at the following to finish my project off:

Performance
- DSG Flash: although not really a performance modification, it was recommended by my mechanic to relieve stress on the DSG and reduce chances of it failing.

Aesthetics
My car has the go, now it just needs the look to match!
- VMR V710s: always LOVED the look of these so will finally get them and add my own small touch to it
- Pirelli P-Zero Tyres: could it be done any other way? hahah
- Inpro Smoked Indicators: nice small touch to add more character

Suspension
- .:R-Line Brakes: With all this extra power, brakes are definitely on the list to be upgraded because stock just doesn’t cut it.
- HPA SHS Coilovers: from research these offer the best blend between street and comfort for daily driving and since I don’t plan to track it, these would be the best option.
- BSH Pendulum Mount: The pendulum mount is to reduce more engine vibration and to help transfer the power better.

Maintenance
- Upgraded Diverter Valve: to ensure greater ability to handle the extra boost and reduce chances of a DV failure which is common on the GTIs
- Catch Can: Recommended by Lucas and from research, there are many accounts to how much excess oil builds up, so this will be for the long-term.

I basically have all these sourced, all that’s left to do is save =P

[10d]

Cool! Looks like you almost got your beast sorted out, P!

[AP]

Cool! Looks like you almost got your beast sorted out, P!
Yeah paolo's Pirelli would be faster than your GTI now hey 10d..

[Paolo]

Well done your car is shaping up quite well.


Some very tasty mods.

Would love to see how this thing goes !


That's one little beast you got there! Nice work :)
thanks fellas! will try give a few members a drive at some of the GTG's


Cool! Looks like you almost got your beast sorted out, P!
I got it sorted out alright! just the funds holding me back! hahah


Yeah paolo's Pirelli would be faster than your GTI now hey 10d..
I'd say maybe on par with 10d's or maybe abit faster, i think i run more boost and the tune i run is more aggressive. Hong from Melbourne told me that his stage 3 GTI just inches abit ahead of Tony's car so thats gotta be something else. I still need 10d to have a drive in my car to see what his impressions are, possibly at the dyno day next week

[10d]

Yeah paolo's Pirelli would be faster than your GTI now hey 10d..

For sure, AP! :)
Quiter too.

I'm getting similar exhaust to yours, P!

[mshl1979]

I think you and me both are similar minded.

Just an heads up though the HPA coilovers still haven't arrived for me yet. 6 weeks now and waiting, was a delay with components it won't be shipped until end of next week.

Would be keen to have a ride in your car to help me decide how far I want to take the engine mods. If the coilovers get fitted before the dyno day happy to offer you a ride in mine to see if you want to go something more hardcore than the HPAs.

I'm still hunting for the R32 brakes as well, might just end up ordering this new from overseas.

[Paolo]

For sure, AP! :)
Quiter too.

I'm getting similar exhaust to yours, P!
Really 10d? you gonna get Arqray? you should probably take a ride in mine first to see if you like it


I think you and me both are similar minded.

Just an heads up though the HPA coilovers still haven't arrived for me yet. 6 weeks now and waiting, was a delay with components it won't be shipped until end of next week.

Would be keen to have a ride in your car to help me decide how far I want to take the engine mods. If the coilovers get fitted before the dyno day happy to offer you a ride in mine to see if you want to go something more hardcore than the HPAs.

I'm still hunting for the R32 brakes as well, might just end up ordering this new from overseas.

i'll take you up on that offer! i'll be at the dyno early so i can take you for a ride, but 10d will be there as well so his car would be more realistically what you might be aiming for. Should be a great day >D

btw i have my coilovers and brakes already sourced just have to wait until the second half of the year for them to come

[Frenchie]

Paolo - you have to take me for a ride in this raging beast, share the powah !!

Kickass mod list *thumbs up*

[Capercat]

Still waiting for that Youtube vid.

[Paolo]

Paolo - you have to take me for a ride in this raging beast, share the powah !!

Kickass mod list *thumbs up*
Thanks C! will try sometime but always hard to find time aye


Still waiting for that Youtube vid.
Not on uni break yet =P maybe in two weeks

[stephen8512]

hey paolo

arent u guys on uni break yet?

anyway, ur pirelli is coming along very nicely!!! would love for u to take me for a spin one time so I can compare K03 - K04 turbos. Planning on upgrading mine to the APR S3 K04 turbo conversion later down the track

[Paolo]

hey paolo

arent u guys on uni break yet?

anyway, ur pirelli is coming along very nicely!!! would love for u to take me for a spin one time so I can compare K03 - K04 turbos. Planning on upgrading mine to the APR S3 K04 turbo conversion later down the track

nope not even next week! the week after is set aside for exams then the week after is completely free (most likely be working)

Come to the dyno early next Saturday and i'll be glad to take you for a spin

[10d]

A couple o' pics of Paolo's beast

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4525534178_8bb0de80b7_o.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4524905357_3fb4eb8f68_o.jpg

[MasterKevin]

Paolo take me for a spin already ! damn ! lol

[Paolo]

A couple o' pics of Paolo's beast

wow you uploaded those quick smart! i was still on the way home when you posted these!
here are mine:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0197.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0201.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0198.jpg


Paolo take me for a spin already ! damn ! lol
dw Kevin, Tendy, Tony and myself will be there bright and early so we'll catch up then

[AP]

Looks good boys!!

[MasterKevin]

dw Kevin, Tendy, Tony and myself will be there bright and early so we'll catch up then

okidoki some sexy time is in order :D haha asian persuasion haha

[Paolo]

Third Dyno
Woke up really early and my mate and arrived early at 8:15 with Tendy as well. It was funny because when they were doing the first run, i got 125kw and i heard a few people laughing and even some random guys son was laughing and pointing at the screen, but Tony went up to tell the operators that what was happening was normal and to just push it, so redid it, and achieved 199kw! by then everyone was WHOA! I didn't think i would get over 200 but my last run i achieved 206.4kw atw so i'm stoked!

Best Run
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/dynoAPRIL1.jpg

Comparison with previous dyno
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/dynoAPRIL2.jpg

My graph is wonky thou, and i talked with Tony (from Melbourne also present on the day) and my mechanic and we're pretty sure it's the DSG hitting its limits, hence the misfiring. Will look into this pronto!

Pics from the day:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4529961437_6dc9fb6bb5_o.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4529961499_273d13c067_o.jpg

[nath_mk6]

nice numbers, yeah maybe time for a DSG flash?!

[AP]

Good job Paolo!!

[Tim]

Nice power that think looks like it comes on boost pretty hard.
The power curve looks a bit different to the one dean ran here in melbourne today. His was smooth as and made 198.9kw

[Paolo]

nice numbers, yeah maybe time for a DSG flash?!


Good job Paolo!!

thanks guys! woulda loved to see your car on the dyno Anthony but had to bring my auntie to the airport. I have been looking into the DSG flash for awhile but no tuner company has been able to work around the parameters of the revised DSG gearbox so far so its just a waiting game

[schoona]

Good job mate!

[Rev 555]

Spewing I couldn't make it! That 's a big number! Any other GIAC cars there?

[nath_mk6]

thanks guys! woulda loved to see your car on the dyno Anthony but had to bring my auntie to the airport. I have been looking into the DSG flash for awhile but no tuner company has been able to work around the parameters of the revised DSG gearbox so far so its just a waiting game

Doesnt HPA has the DSG flashes available?

[Paolo]

Nice power that think looks like it comes on boost pretty hard.
The power curve looks a bit different to the one dean ran here in melbourne today. His was smooth as and made 198.9kw
Just got off the phone with him and he sent me a pic of his graph. Alot cleaner looking then mine! could be down to the diverter valve because i'm still running the stock DV. I will upgrade to an aftermarket one as well as get colder spark plugs put in.


Good job mate!
Thanks!


Spewing I couldn't make it! That 's a big number! Any other GIAC cars there?
Tony who's part of the eurospeed crew in Melbourne was there! Pierre is GIAC as well not sure who else is as well thou. Seb and Derek was there to represent their brands so good to see some friendly competition


Doesnt HPA has the DSG flashes available?
Yep they do, but don't think the equipment to flash the DSG is in Australia yet and not even sure if they have a program for the revised DSG as well. Anthony would probably be able to chime in on this, but GIAC, Unitronic and REVO have DSG flashes for pre-09 vehicles but none for post.

[10d]

Good job, buddy! That was fun. Now stop smiling. :)

[Clifton]

Nice figures Paolo, how did your mate with the Sportivo go?

[10d]

Nice figures Paolo, how did your mate with the Sportivo go?
104 kw if I'm not mistaken

[Paolo]

Good job, buddy! That was fun. Now stop smiling. :)
I can't! it won't go away! LOL


Nice figures Paolo, how did your mate with the Sportivo go?
^ what Tendy said. He achieved it with a custom 2.5inch catback and intake. He was looking at atleast 110kw but he's still happy

[GTom]

Third Dyno
Woke up really early and my mate and arrived early at 8:15 with Tendy as well. It was funny because when they were doing the first run, i got 125kw and i heard a few people laughing and even some random guys son was laughing and pointing at the screen, but Tony went up to tell the operators that what was happening was normal and to just push it, so redid it, and achieved 199kw! by then everyone was WHOA! I didn't think i would get over 200 but my last run i achieved 206.4kw atw so i'm stoked!


The dyno charts are the same ones Paolo.

[Paolo]

The dyno charts are the same ones Paolo.

you sure? from what i can see, the first graph is my best run and the second graph shows my first graph plus the previous dyno result on the same graph.

[GTom]

you sure? from what i can see, the first graph is my best run and the second graph shows my first graph plus the previous dyno result on the same graph.

I take that back. Only realised that now lol.

[Frenchie]

Dayum P - good numbers !! I neeeeeed some kilowatts >D

[bigwill]

wow great numbers paolo, very impressive sleeper you have there.

[burgs]

Great numbers mate :)

[Paolo]

Dayum P - good numbers !! I neeeeeed some kilowatts >D


wow great numbers paolo, very impressive sleeper you have there.


Great numbers mate :)

thanks guys! i just read there's another dyno coming up! i'll try fix my issues by then and have another to go to see if it's done the trick

[Big Yellow]

Congrats on the results paolo!! Very impressive numbers!! Was tony jealous u beat him hahahah.

Dean down here with same mods made very similar numbers!!

[Paolo]

Congrats on the results paolo!! Very impressive numbers!! Was tony jealous u beat him hahahah.

Dean down here with same mods made very similar numbers!!

Thanks Terence! i'm not sure about Tony being jealous, he did congratulate me thou but he took me in a drive in his car and he was pretty frustrated because to him it didn't feel right at all but his curve was very linear compared to my curvy one where between 4500-5150 BAM! VTEC KICKED IN YO! hahah

I've also been in contact with Dean during and after the dyno and we're equally as happy. He sent me his curve and it is smoother then mine so just need to look into a few things with my mechanic to get it up to scratch. I know Lucas is very happy hahah

[Sloth]

I am happy also to see your car has the power it deserves. The GIAC kit certainly delivers !

[Paolo]

I am happy also to see your car has the power it deserves. The GIAC kit certainly delivers !

thanks Jim! good to see you you achieved 196kw at all four wheels with your A3! i ended up going with the AWE diverter valve because Lucas advised me to, what catch can were you looking at getting?

[Sloth]

thanks Jim! good to see you you achieved 196kw at all four wheels with your A3! i ended up going with the AWE diverter valve because Lucas advised me to, what catch can were you looking at getting?

hmmm not sure which catch can, whatever looks neat, does the job well and is good value.

[Paolo]

hmmm not sure which catch can, whatever looks neat, does the job well and is good value.

spoke to a few people and apparently Forge is the only catch can system that works for Aussie cars since the rest are built for LHD. I'll try gauge interest into a group buy with Ian some time in the future.

PS Getting my coilovers soon >D!!!

[bigwill]

what coilovers paolo?

[Paolo]

what coilovers paolo?

didn't go as hardout as the others but i should be picking up HPA SHS coilovers courtesy of the Frenchman sometime soon >D

[bigwill]

cool! coming along very well paolo

[Paolo]

Met up with Big Yellow, Byza, Rev555, 10d and the Foxes today. Such a mission to find where they were since none of the addresses appear on my RNS! but good ol Tendy pointed me in the right direction >D

First met with Tendy, Terrence, Kevin, Christina and Justin at a small cafe. VERY interesting business talk going on which left me intrigued, hope these plans go through. Then we drove to Detroit customs and Byza met us there. Very nice looking car Byza has! and generous enough to give me these bad boys:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/grenadecaps.jpg

Tendy and i then went to Top One to meet back with Kevin to install DSG paddle shifters. Top One has some great cars! definitely alot of JDM love around:

accord wagon r?
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/accordr.jpg

civic type r sedan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/civicr.jpg

some Filipino love >D
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/fliplove.jpg

K04 Kings >D
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/k04kings.jpg

UPDATE
Haven't updated this for awhile but I will be adding a few new additions in the future weeks and months to come including:
- OEM Bi-Xenon lights
- Coilovers
- Wheels
- R-Line Brakes

Sooooooooooooooooooo stay tuned =P

[nath_mk6]

Dedy's Civic is sweet isnt it, that exhaust looks so sexy.

[Paolo]

2010 VW Nationals - Show-N-Shine

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/875965095_5raNc-XL.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/img1040d.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/VWstand.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/57584.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/2010Nats066_jpg.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4631754752_e0cd796d82_b.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4631152937_2e0da6a06f_b.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/4631159629_eca38a5e98_b.jpg
Courtesy of Nath, Cam, dainese, etc

[Paolo]

- ADVAN RSD Wheels
Met up with Tendy to pick up my new wheels! >D

A good scrubba-dub-dub before putting them on
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0246.jpg

Tendy working his magic
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0247.jpg

Wheels on >D >D >D
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0249.jpg

i LOVE them! such a nice wheel with class and status. Thanks a million T!

- Project Kics 'Dual Phase System' Lug Nuts
This will stop any no-gooders trying to steal these beautiful wheels!

Standard Nuts
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0250.jpg

Kics Lug Nuts
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0255.jpg


On another note, drove down with Tendy to enemy territory!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0251.jpg
Derek is actually a cool guy and they were busy putting some nifty bits into Tendys never ending project hahahah

...then back to home base
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0254.jpg
the boys were busy as usual but found time to install the lug nuts and have a small chat.

NEXT: to get rid of that ugly gap

[Capercat]

Very very nice, this is my favorite relli.

[G-rig]

Nice Advan's Paolo ;).

[Paolo]

Very very nice, this is my favorite relli.
Oh shucks, thanks Rocco!


Nice Advan's Paolo ;).
cheers matey!

[stephen8512]

paolo! we missed ya at the pizza meet tonight!

nice RS-D's!!! Glad it was given to someone who will look after them :) They look awesome! Black on black!

I'm planning on gettin RS-D's as well but in 19's......and black >D but gotta save the coin first

[AP]

Great Paolo, They look hot!! Now dump that beast

[10d]

See? I know AP will say that. DUMP!

[nath_mk6]

they look good paolo

[Paolo]

paolo! we missed ya at the pizza meet tonight!

nice RS-D's!!! Glad it was given to someone who will look after them :) They look awesome! Black on black!

I'm planning on gettin RS-D's as well but in 19's......and black >D but gotta save the coin first
dowwwittttttttttttt they well look pimp on your Jetta, can't wait to see all the stuff you ordered fitted. Bummer i couldn't make it to tonight due to dinner with my mum =) but not to fear! more occasions in the future


Great Paolo, They look hot!! Now dump that beast


See? I know AP will say that. DUMP!
hahahah all in good time, got you guys to thank for my latest mods :)


they look good paolo
thanks Nath, and you're right they surrrreeee dooooooooo >D

[AP]

That's right!! If is doesn't scrap it's not low enough..


See? I know AP will say that. DUMP!

[Paolo]

That's right!! If is doesn't scrap it's not low enough..

does that mean my car with stock height now is low enough? i scrape the front lip to the point that some sections aren't even black anymore hahahahah

i will drop it but not too much otherwise there will be no clearance for me to reverse into my drive way!

Tendy gave me some good ideas of how to go about my car visually which i am very interested in doing but that will have to wait for awhile

[10d]

does that mean my car with stock height now is low enough? i scrape the front lip to the point that some sections aren't even black anymore hahahahah

i will drop it but not too much otherwise there will be no clearance for me to reverse into my drive way!

Tendy gave me some good ideas of how to go about my car visually which i am very interested in doing but that will have to wait for awhile

And it doesn't involve carbon bits!

See?? I'm not a total CF junky >D

[chewy7]

Looking good Paolo! Simple & clean, i'm a fan :)

[mshl1979]

And it doesn't involve carbon bits!

See?? I'm not a total CF junky >D

Hmmm... interested do tell!!!

[10d]

Hmmm... interested do tell!!!

:) Michael, I will let Paolo decide whether he wanted to spill it.

It will be very tasteful and hasn't been done to a Pirelli yet (not to my knowledge anywAy)

[Byza]

mate that looks awesome... rims really suit the car i think and with a drop = PERFECT

[Paolo]

And it doesn't involve carbon bits!

See?? I'm not a total CF junky >D
ummmmmm...... you still are to me :) hahahah


Looking good Paolo! Simple & clean, i'm a fan :)
thanks! they are a great wheel aye


Hmmm... interested do tell!!!


:) Michael, I will let Paolo decide whether he wanted to spill it.

It will be very tasteful and hasn't been done to a Pirelli yet (not to my knowledge anywAy)
nothing out of the ordinary, just small touches to the body kit and colour-coding some sections a different colour is all. Sounds tempting but it will most likely wait until next year =P

[MasterKevin]

Paolo very very sexy indeed :)

tops

[Paolo]

mate that looks awesome... rims really suit the car i think and with a drop = PERFECT
thanks B! yeah i agree too, thing is i have to wait until next pay so i can pay off the coilovers then wait for the pay after that to cover labour for the installation which around a months time in total =/


Paolo very very sexy indeed :)

tops
cheers Kevin! i'm also interested to seeing what your next set of wheels will be =P

[Jig]

Love it Paolo. Advan suits it well.

[Paolo]

Love it Paolo. Advan suits it well.

thanks Jose, i'm anticipating your ADV wheels as well >D

[Frenchie]

Time to go low P >D

[Paolo]

Time to go low P >D
you know it! two weeks time and ill snatch them off you then another two weeks to get them put on
luckily the wheels are keeping me very happy at the moment otherwise i'd be really impatient to put the coilovers on hahah

[Paolo]

- OEM Bi-Xenon Headlights
Bought AP's OEM bi-xenon lights a month back and finally installed them today. It took along time because i had to wait for TMTuning to send the adapters which came in yesterday. Got my right-hand man Tendy to help with the install which wasn't that bad at all. Nowhere near as bad as when my mates and i installed the BSH intercooler.

Naked GTI with stock halogen lights
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0259.jpg

Still naked, but comparison between bi-xenon lights (left) and halogen (right)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0261.jpg

Install complete
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0263.jpg

Review
WOW what a difference! almost like day time at night whilst driving hahah When i used to run the stock halogen lights, they offered pretty good visibilty. I then upgraded the bulbs to Osram nightbreakers and Philips X-treme power which offered better visibility on top of the stock bulbs that came equipped with the car. But once it became dar enough for the auto light feature to detect it was getting dark, is when i could really tell how much of a difference the bi-xenon lights made. It is really that much clearer.

These are comparison pics from inside the garage.
Halogen:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0256.jpg
w/ high beams on
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0257.jpg

Bi-xenon:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0267.jpg
w/ high beams on:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0268.jpg

A pic outside of Top One to show the reach/distance:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0266.jpg

Need to sort out how to dip them lower thou because I think a few people were highbeaming me on the way home and Tendy noticed it as well whilst i was driving behind him. Not sure if if i dig the lighting of the highbeams so i was thinknig of changing them to the Philips bulbs but realised i rarely use the high beams so i'll just leave them.

Also got these >D:
- OEM Revision D Piston Diverter Valve
- BSH Bullet Proof PCV Revamp Stage 1
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0269.jpg
no time to install either so will probably get them done when i install the coilovers in a few weeks time

[10d]

P for PIMP!

>D

[G-rig]

Great pick up with the lights Paolo, they are awesome.

[random]

How much all together to change to bi xenon? I've always wanted to be a jackass on the road... as i think people with bi xenon are assholes, but i love them and i want them lol

[burgs]

That intercooler looks so angry :)

[Paolo]

P for PIMP!

>D
hahaha straight up dawg! =P


Great pick up with the lights Paolo, they are awesome.
thanks! they make a HUGE difference, just need to clean them. Theres a pretty funny clip of the mightycarmods duo with a diy clip on youtube so i'll look into using their tips later on


How much all together to change to bi xenon? I've always wanted to be a jackass on the road... as i think people with bi xenon are assholes, but i love them and i want them lol
bought them off AP for $1.5g but you also have to buy these adapters from TMTuning which is $70US. Definitely worth while. They are hard to come by especially OEM ones. With the install you'll save yourself money if you're good with DIY stuff and have a buddy with you =P you also need VAGCOM to enable them


That intercooler looks so angry :)
that's the look i was aiming for! thanks for noticing hahah

[random]

bought them off AP for $1.5g but you also have to buy these adapters from TMTuning which is $70US. Definitely worth while


1.5g rack? but roughly 1600 is not too bad. i'm guessing new parts cost alot more right?? and labour?? what is the paolo/10d labour rates? if i intend to purchase some accessories?

I seriously think there should be more places that installs this kinda stuff for a reasonable price, especially those shifter paddles, i have failed to buy them yet, because i refuse to do them myself lol

[AP]

Looks great paolo, Just need some brakes and your car is done!!

[Paolo]

1.5g rack? but roughly 1600 is not too bad. i'm guessing new parts cost alot more right?? and labour?? what is the paolo/10d labour rates? if i intend to purchase some accessories?

I seriously think there should be more places that installs this kinda stuff for a reasonable price, especially those shifter paddles, i have failed to buy them yet, because i refuse to do them myself lol

yeah around that $1,600 mark. Brand new would cost alot more plus they might grill you about not being able to run them legally beause you'll also have to install washers and blah blah blah i'd think a mechanic who knows his VW's would be able to do all the work you suggested. But just helps if you have the skills and are low on cash =P

[Paolo]

Looks great paolo, Just need some brakes and your car is done!!

you know which ones i have me eye on >D

[Byza]

well done P... car is coming together really well...

you dont realise the difference until you see the comp. pics... ahahah my standard lights are fail LOL

[Paolo]

well done P... car is coming together really well...

you dont realise the difference until you see the comp. pics... ahahah my standard lights are fail LOL

Cheers Byron, i think i sent you a PM a few days ago please reply :)

[stephen8512]

paolo! that looks hot!!!! like AP said....brakes...and then u done! (of course, HPA SHS to go in too i believe!)

Just a quick Q....how come u went the BSH PCV fix instead of the OEM revision one? How much more/less is it? Cuz im thinking of just getting the OEM revision one with the Eurojet PCV hose?
Did u get them from ECS? Cuz im actually looking at getting the PCV fix done as well (im replacing the stuff that can go wrong/are weak in the car before I go ahead with all the mods so yeah....precautionary stuff first then go all out on the jetta! Hahaha)

[chris32]

Looks good, I've goto look into getting my lights adjusted too, I keep getting flashed and had a couple aggressive situations when people thought I was high beaming them.

[Paolo]

paolo! that looks hot!!!! like AP said....brakes...and then u done! (of course, HPA SHS to go in too i believe!)

Just a quick Q....how come u went the BSH PCV fix instead of the OEM revision one? How much more/less is it? Cuz im thinking of just getting the OEM revision one with the Eurojet PCV hose?
Did u get them from ECS? Cuz im actually looking at getting the PCV fix done as well (im replacing the stuff that can go wrong/are weak in the car before I go ahead with all the mods so yeah....precautionary stuff first then go all out on the jetta! Hahaha)

unfortunately wont stop at brakes! still a few things i want to get done after. This damnn money pitt of mineeeeee....
i was going to get a catch can set up to start with but ended up getting this offanother member so no real reason for choosing one over the other. Tim at dubddiction sells these bad boys so you can hit him up for it if you want.


Looks good, I've goto look into getting my lights adjusted too, I keep getting flashed and had a couple aggressive situations when people thought I was high beaming them.
i was talking with Dean and he said that there are these hite things that you manually adjust under the bonnet to dip them but have no clue what they are. If you find out let me know ;)

[Tim]

from memory there is a big white hex head adjuster just behind the headlights. its pretty easy to spot looking down on the lights from inside the engine bay.

[Big Yellow]

from memory there is a big white hex head adjuster just behind the headlights. its pretty easy to spot looking down on the lights from inside the engine bay.

correcto, and they are marked with "+" and "-" too last time i looked.

[Frenchie]

paolo! that looks hot!!!! like AP said....brakes...and then u done! (of course, HPA SHS to go in too i believe!)



S you must understand there is NO stopping this modding game - there will always be something else !

Looking good P

[G-rig]

You can stop if you have the will power or stop hanging out on here :D.

[Paolo]

from memory there is a big white hex head adjuster just behind the headlights. its pretty easy to spot looking down on the lights from inside the engine bay.


correcto, and they are marked with "+" and "-" too last time i looked.
thanks for the help boys, will definitely have a play around with it after work


S you must understand there is NO stopping this modding game - there will always be something else !

Looking good P
you are correct! i will be paying you a visit soon >D

You can stop if you have the will power or stop hanging out on here :D.
hahah yeah this forum is poison

[Byza]

Cheers Byron, i think i sent you a PM a few days ago please reply :)

sorry mate.. i seem to always miss the top section where messgaes and requests are... im retarded like that.?? weird hey..

i have PM'd you back now mate

[Paolo]

sorry mate.. i seem to always miss the top section where messgaes and requests are... im retarded like that.?? weird hey..

i have PM'd you back now mate

all gravey mate. Thanks for the help.

[Paolo]

Adjusting the Headlights
OK so after getting highbeamed a few times and Tendy telling me that my lights were set too high, i decided to find a way to adjust them. When he told me they were too high, it brought to my attention not just that it'd be annoying other drivers on the road, but it would attract unnecessary attention from the popo. With the help from Tim, Terrence and Deans comments, i was able to bring them down abit.

Here is the white thingie majig that Tim was talking about.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0275.jpg
But unlike what Terrence said, there were U and D letters to bring the lights either up or down (duh!) adjusting them clockwise brings them up and counter brings them down. I used a T40 from my torx set to adjust them.

This is how they were sitting pre-adjustment
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0274.jpg

After adjusting just the right headlight
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0273.jpg

Both Adjusted
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0274.jpg

I am not exactly sure what a good height for them to be set at are, so if i keep getting high beamed then it'll be a trial and error game to get them sorted out.

PS one of the things i was dissappointed about was that the self-leveling feature doesn't work, they just stay put in their current position. Thou not necessary, i found it very nifty when i drove Christinas car. Oh well.

PPS feel free to use this on the DIY thread mods =P

[Tim]

self leveling requires a sensor front and rear to detect the level of the car. Would be a fun job to try and add those. (by fun I mean not fun at all :D )

[Paolo]

self leveling requires a sensor front and rear to detect the level of the car. Would be a fun job to try and add those. (by fun I mean not fun at all :D )

ouch! no thanks then =p

[Paolo]

Updated Grill Stripe
Whilst owning the Pirelli I've noticed many GTIs on the road (which isn't a bad thing). But i wanted somehing small to distinguish mine from the others out there. Not a major cosmetic modification but i've always wanted to do this and today found the time (even thou i should have been studying). After having a small DIY experience on my own by adjusting the headlights last night, I decided to tackle this on my own. I got some help from Byron and Cam with this.

First was removing the grill which is really easy, you just need a T25 torx and remove the four screws and pop it off easy. If you're completely noob, just check out Justin's guide. Here is the grill stock standard:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0279.jpg

Here is a pic of the back of the grill:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0280.jpg

Notice the red tabs, you'll be working with these
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0281.jpg

Slowly remove the tabs, one tab at a time. BE CAREFUL! I've read many cases of people over at the states who have broken their stripe by taking them off even being very careful, so you have to be very patient. I also suggest using a small screw driver or T10 torx between the red stripe at the front and push against the gloss black back.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0284.jpg

Slowly but surely, you will get to this stage with it off
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0286.jpg

Now my choice of colours hmmmmmmmmmmmmm just pop by a local supercheap or bunnings and go nuts with your selection of electrical tape.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0287-1.jpg

Decision made
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0288.jpg

Wrap the stripe with the tape and also push out any bubbles while you're at it
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0289.jpg

All wrapped up
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0290.jpg

Now cut off the excess tape and leave the tabs completely naked otherwise they won't fit through the holes when you put the stripe back.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0292.jpg

Use a hair dryer to enable the stripe to have more longetivity. Not too much thou otherwise it'll melt.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0293.jpg

Pop the stripe back onto the grill
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0295.jpg

Mount the grill back on and you're done!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0297.jpg
Night time shot in the garage

Updated Day Time Photos:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0300.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0301.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0302.jpg

easy peasy! well not so. The whole thing was time consuming and i am not a very patient person! i actually had to do it twice. The first one failed as there were many bubbles and the stripe wouldn't even fit through the holes because there was excess tape around the tabs. You can see from the tape i used how thick it was, so second time around i cut a long strip in half and used that. Byron said it'll last around 2 months because the heat from the engine creates more bubbles, but its completely reversible which score major brownie points. I plan to get it painted professionally once i get my custom plates later on during the year.

Over and out
P

[nath_mk6]

nicely done P, need to add this to a DIY thread for sure. Hehe with the silver the first thing that sprung to mind was a Golf Pirelli deisel ;) (aka GTD which uses silver) but I think it looks good and will be great with the new plates when you get them :)

[Paolo]

nicely done P, need to add this to a DIY thread for sure. Hehe with the silver the first thing that sprung to mind was a Golf Pirelli deisel ;) (aka GTD which uses silver) but I think it looks good and will be great with the new plates when you get them :)

cheers Nath! when i get it professionally done i plan to go somewhere between gunmetal and silver. Plates will hopefully come later on in the year, just debts to pay off =S i hope this lasts long thou because took me a few hours to get down right! issit as easy for you guys to take the stripes off the mark 6?

[nath_mk6]

not sure, havent really looking into it to be honest as I'm not sure if you could make another colour work with the red of my car, something that MK should look into though perhaps depending on what his end goal is :)

[AP]

Cool Paolo, Looks great!! Same you could be at wakefield today!! It was loads of fun!

[Byza]

Great work mate... told you it would work well....

now buy some plasti dip for the centre badge for the full reversable front change i did ahhahaha

[Paolo]

not sure, havent really looking into it to be honest as I'm not sure if you could make another colour work with the red of my car, something that MK should look into though perhaps depending on what his end goal is :)
C'mon MK6 boys catch up =P


Cool Paolo, Looks great!! Same you could be at wakefield today!! It was loads of fun!
thanks AP! would have loved to been there but priorities first. I will hopefully see the track next time with you guys although i want my car to be track worthy by then


Great work mate... told you it would work well....

now buy some plasti dip for the centre badge for the full reversable front change i did ahhahaha
thanks alot for the help B! i am just seriously hoping it'll stay on for awhile otherwise all that effort went to waste. I actally like the silver accents in the grill at the moment, i plan to take the GTI badge off the front later on thou. SSSSOOOOOO be ready for another PM in the near future >D

PS if anyone is willing to split with their red stripe or had an extra grill, can i please have your stripe?!?!? i asked a few but they aren't going to give up that easily so help would be appreiacted kthnxbye!

[stephen8512]

ghetto fabulous!! haha love it P!

[bwen]

Paolo I might buy a badge new front grill without the europlate holder to make a cleaner look. I already have 2 red strips at the moment so it comes with one I'll be happy to offload one off to you :)

[Paolo]

ghetto fabulous!! haha love it P!
cheers big ears! like i told you, it never ends. You're going for the black on silver look whilst i'm going for silver on black, nice contrast aye ;)

[Paolo]

Paolo I might buy a badge new front grill without the europlate holder to make a cleaner look. I already have 2 red strips at the moment so it comes with one I'll be happy to offload one off to you :)
that would be GREAT Brendan! really appreciate it! Pirelli love :D

[Paolo]

Took my car out to take a few pictures of how the car looks with the updated grill stripe:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0300.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0301.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0302.jpg

Definitely needs a wash but DEFINITELY needs a drop as well =P

ALSO some VERY good news from the eurospeed head quarters >D

[DeanCorp]

My FMIC is huge compared to yours! But car looks sexy!!!

[Paolo]

My FMIC is huge compared to yours! But car looks sexy!!!
it's not about the size, its how you use it hahahah now its your turn!

what are peoples opinions to getting the open fog grills painted gloss black to match the centre grill? considering getting this done because they look out of place

[10d]

What's the news there,bud?

SPILL time!

[stephen8512]

Would look hot I reckon!

[Paolo]

What's the news there,bud?

SPILL time!
not sure if it' my place to say anything yet since Dean told me about it. Once all is set, then everyone will know.

hint: no more de-de-de-de nam sayin? hahahah


Would look hot I reckon!
thats what i'm thinking as well, might need to get T's connections at Detroit Customs to paint them

[10d]

Hahaha. I know what you mean.

[Paolo]

A few days back at home, i got into my car, turned the ignition on, and heard this loud rattling noise. So i got out checked underneathe and couldnt see anything, so i drove it up my driveway and the sound went away completely so i thought all was gravy. Then i took it out on Sunday to wash it, and found a bolt and nut lying on the floor. I contacted my mechanic and had the chance to drop by in this morning to get it checked out. It turned out to be from the downpipe, so mechanic put it on the hoist and put it back in and tightened everything also alligning my catback becauase before it was more towards the left of the exhaust cutout.

So i took a few shots of mods i couldn't before.
BFI torque arm insert
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0311.jpg

Eurospeed custom downpipe:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0312.jpg

Dirty Arqray catback:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0313.jpg

AND! HPA SHS Coilovers in the haus!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0316.jpg
just gotta find the time and money to install them =/

[AP]

Man we can do it in a day, Just get tendy and me around and it's good as done!!

[stephen8512]

IM getting dedy to install the KW V3's this saturday! Wanna come with Paolo? (thats if my coilovers come this week which it should cuz it was shipped out today)

[Paolo]

Man we can do it in a day, Just get tendy and me around and it's good as done!!
hahah appreciate it! but this is something that has to be fitted professionally. Also Tendy is probably tired of seeng me all the time (no homo) hahahah


IM getting dedy to install the KW V3's this saturday! Wanna come with Paolo? (thats if my coilovers come this week which it should cuz it was shipped out today)
I'm getting a good rate for my install since i helped my mechanics out at Nationals. If i driveup to uni for my last exam, then i might swing by afterwards.

[stephen8512]

yeah man def swing by if u can! fkn feels so good to have no exams man...

[G-rig]

Man we can do it in a day, Just get tendy and me around and it's good as done!!

That's in between about 10 coffee's down at Coogee haha!

[AP]

Nah I had to cut down on my coffee intake!! Just 5 now! Hahaha


That's in between about 10 coffee's down at Coogee haha!

[G-rig]

Nah I had to cut down on my coffee intake!! Just 5 now! Hahaha

If you were a cyclist you could have 10 but i understand...!

The lifestyle is pretty good at Coogee btw, will have to move soon.

[MasterKevin]

How exciting Paolo :D im excited for you :D

[Paolo]

yeah man def swing by if u can! fkn feels so good to have no exams man...
I'll try make it after then. You're lucky to be finished! so early for you too, i still have my hardest exam on Friday then followed by this economics one on Saturday! hopefully all goes well


Nah I had to cut down on my coffee intake!! Just 5 now! Hahaha
Keep on keeping on AP, your diet is working wonders


If you were a cyclist you could have 10 but i understand...!

The lifestyle is pretty good at Coogee btw, will have to move soon.
Very nice area aye? too bad i live all the way in the ghetto west otherwise i'd be meeting up with the foxes, 10d, AP and the rest more often


How exciting Paolo :D im excited for you :D
thanks MK still not sure when i'm getting these put on thou =S

[Byza]

are you guys doing the axle bolt change over when you install the coils???

i would recommend changing them if you end up removing them because they are a torque bolt..

[Paolo]

are you guys doing the axle bolt change over when you install the coils???

i would recommend changing them if you end up removing them because they are a torque bolt..

No clue what that is? Just getting my mechanic to install them. Anything I should tell them specifically?

[Tim]

Any decent mechanic that removes a driveshaft should know that the nuts/bolts are single use so I wouldnt stress too much there. If theyre not retorqued properly it can damage the bearing/hub/driveshaft.

Depending on how they choose to go about it the mechanic doesnt always need to remove the driveshaft anyways. Ive done a few mk5 coil installs and have always been able to get away without it.

[Paolo]

thanks for the info Tim, not sure about the mechanics of fitting suspension but pretty sure Arthur will do a great job >D

[Paolo]

whats goin on here aye?

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0317.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0318.jpg

[stephen8512]

open fog grilles?

[Paolo]

open fog grilles?
in a way... dropped by detroit customs after uni today to get my grill stripe professionally painted but its alot darker now around dark grey/gunmetal now and also getting my open fog grills painted gloss/jet black. My car looks so weird at the moment. I'll be installing them on Thursday night at the warehouse in time for the photoshoot >D

[Paolo]

ok so i'm getting my coilovers installed next Saturday and was just looking for your opinions. This is how my car sits at monster truck stock height:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0217.jpg

and this is my driveway:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0218.jpg

How low do you think i can go without scraping my front lip? one of the first issues i had with the stock height is that i could not go drive into the garage front on because the steepness scraped it so now i have to reverse it now. I think the lowest you can go with the HPA kit is 35mm? but i was thinking a 20mm drop in the beginning then see from there. Whatcha reckon?

[stephen8512]

My driveway is as steep as that, if not a tad steeper. My KW's have been dropped so I have about 1.5 finger gap all round. I havent had any issued with scrapage yet but I'll see. I think mine was dropped 25mm? It's trial an error P...thats what Ima do with mine!

[AP]

Paolo if it doesn't scrap it's not low enough!!!

[DeanCorp]

Paolo if it doesn't scrap it's not low enough!!!

Haha! I used to think that, but now it does get quite annoying in the back of your mind, you have to worry about how fast you are going around this corner and whether this road is flat enough so you don't scrape etc.. LOL

[Paolo]

Paolo if it doesn't scrap it's not low enough!!!
it'll be funny if i drop it the lowest and when i try getting my car out of the garage it wont go up because the front lip cant clear hahahah f i can, eventually ill go for a 35mm drop


Haha! I used to think that, but now it does get quite annoying in the back of your mind, you have to worry about how fast you are going around this corner and whether this road is flat enough so you don't scrape etc.. LOL
i know aye! i don't think theres one pirelli i know that hasn't scratched their front lip even on stock height

[AP]

Soft Paolo!!! Go at least 70mm drop!



it'll be funny if i drop it the lowest and when i try getting my car out of the garage it wont go up because the front lip cant clear hahahah f i can, eventually ill go for a 35mm drop


i know aye! i don't think theres one pirelli i know that hasn't scratched their front lip even on stock height

[mshl1979]

it'll be funny if i drop it the lowest and when i try getting my car out of the garage it wont go up because the front lip cant clear hahahah f i can, eventually ill go for a 35mm drop


i know aye! i don't think theres one pirelli i know that hasn't scratched their front lip even on stock height

Paolo I don't think the HPA SHS can go that low. If you look at pics of my car, the rear suspension it already at it's lowest point. In order to go lower you have to do what Kevin/REV555 did on his car and remove the bump stops.

[MasterKevin]

Paolo if it doesn't scrap it's not low enough!!!

absolutely agree :P

[nath_mk6]

well I think it would look hot like this >D (a bit rough but you get the idea)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4715430999_b810e4ed1a_b.jpg

[Paolo]

Soft Paolo!!! Go at least 70mm drop!
I don't even think that's possible? Hahah I'll leave that look reserved for you =p


Paolo I don't think the HPA SHS can go that low. If you look at pics of my car, the rear suspension it already at it's lowest point. In order to go lower you have to do what Kevin/REV555 did on his car and remove the bump stops.
that's alright never planned to go that low. Yours looks good now with everything settled in, what's the measurements front and back?


absolutely agree :P
I know you would, but you first hahah


well I think it would look hot like this >D (a bit rough but you get the idea)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4715430999_b810e4ed1a_b.jpg
good stuff Nath! I'll aim for that if my driveway allows >D

[MasterKevin]

oh snap thats the pimping :P lol

[stephen8512]

yum! drop it low!

[Paolo]

Updated Stripe and Open Fog Grills
After contemplating, i dropped my grill stripe and open fog grills off at detroit customs to get painted professionally. Great service, i recommend them but theyre usually busy most of the time but since these were small items, it didn't take that long and good to have them on during the meet last night.

Charcoal Stripe:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0330.jpg

Gloss/Jet Black Open Fog Grill Covers:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0329-1.jpg

Front View:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0328-1.jpg

Very happy with how they came out. I couldn't really appreciate them until i took pictures this morning because it was dark at the warhouse last night. With the open fog grills, i couldn't take the look of the colour of them. They stood out so much compared to the gloss black of the grill or the black magic pearl of the entire car so i wanted to match it with the grill. Looks abit on the more glossy side but i still like it alot better then the plain black that they came with. When i put the electrical tape over my stripe, there were still imperfections here and there and it would eventually look too bodgy so since i was already at detroit getting my open fogs done, then i thought i might as well get this done as well.

Another update soon mofo!

[Byza]

great work champ... looks good

[Frenchie]

mmm where's the rest of the update P !?

[Paolo]

great work champ... looks good
thanks! i wanna see what your number plates are!


mmm where's the rest of the update P !?
hahah that'll have to wait until later on today its nothing big at all BUT it won't be the coilovers =( something else i just thought i'd try out as well

[Paolo]

Better daytime photos:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0341.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0342.jpg
looks sort-of complete to me >D

[Paolo]

- Resonator Delete
After contemplating selling my catback and upgrading due to the lack of noise, I was talked out of it and Tendy told me i could try this modification which would be alot cheaper and would be louder so decided to go to Liverpool exhaust today to get it done. This place is exhaust manufacturing central! can't believe they owned the whole area with one garage consisting of the installs whilst the rest were for fabrication and mass production. There were exhausts EVERYWHERE! on th walls, on the floor, outside EVERYWHERE! i was really surprised. The owner was very nice and helpful and almost spewed when i told him how much my downpipe cost hahahah i wouldn't get a full exhaust from here but they had more then enough experience to do what i wanted.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0333.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0338.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0337.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0335.jpg

Onto my car. Put the GTI on the hoist and they worked their magic on it
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0332.jpg

down and out
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0339.jpg

Straight through now
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/suprizepackidge/IMG_0340.jpg

Review
Driving it sounds almost the same as before but abit louder, not overtly loud but still noticeable. When giving it a squirt thou, it just roars and sounds more raw. Sounds good when you give it some gas to hear the roar then let off to hear the intake after. It may have lost some of the bassy note which it had before. It is alot louder but not enough to get unwanted attention. I'm happy with it now as you can't expect too much from a little 4 cylinder to begin with anyway.

[Justin Fox]

Nice Paolo!

[10d]

Hoon!!!!!

[mshl1979]

brwwwmmmmm brwwmmmm

[Paolo]

Nice Paolo!
TY mr. fox


Hoon!!!!!
hahah hey i'm still young so i can get away with it =P


brwwwmmmmm brwwmmmm
sounds mean! go get one! drove to the city and put it on sports entering into the m4 and gave it some gas and i love it!

[Jig]

great Paolo. No drone?

[Paolo]

great Paolo. No drone?

Surprisingly not Jig! Very tolerable but mean when you want it to be