Does this look like the uprated Haldex controller?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-R32-Rear-Differential-/120747549157?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c1d1d61e5

That is a blue haldex

That is a blue haldex

That is the uprated one isn't it? Does it have a partnumber on it or something else to confirm?

iirc the serial number and part numbers are eteched onto the rear ( contact ) face ( i.e. needs to be removed )

Apart from the colour, there aren't any physical differences

The Blue Haldex one of the two uprated controllers you can get. The other being the HPA Orange unit ( aimed at track use ).

Basically it has a stronger pump which allows the haldex clutch to be enaged faster and harder.

This means roughly 20% more power can be transfered to the rear wheels.

The Blue controller also enages the haldex on acceleration, and generally leaves the clutch engaged harder for longer ( this is good )

This is whats on mine - http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=3850 - hope this helps

Just need to see if they will sell me just the controller.

I've seen Blue haldex go for 450 on they're own

Don't think those folks know they have a Blue controller on there ...

I've seen Blue haldex go for 450 on they're own

Don't think those folks know they have a Blue controller on there ...

Was thinking that too. Could buy it whole at that price and then sell the diff on with the standard haldex fitted ...

Was thinking they don't know it's an uprated controller. How much would a diff with a standard controller go for?

450

450

If only.

That's why they are advertising the haldex + controller for 450

If they knew it was a blue controller, they'd want more

tbh you'd probably get more for the two separately

Simple. Just buy it, swap the haldex ecu and relist in black and white. ;-)

Well they won't sell just the controller.

recon you've blown it dude,

... now they're thinking to themselves 'why does someone want just the controller ? ...'

someone does a little googling ... item gets withdrawn, two new listings appear: blue haldex = 450, haldex clutch = 350

If I'd had had 450 spare I'd buy it, split the parts and sell them on !

It's now sold

You need to keep a close eye on the various vw/audi forums - R32/S3/TT owners going back to standard before selling are your best bet

You need to keep a close eye on the various vw/audi forums - R32/S3/TT owners going back to standard before selling are your best bet

What I need to do is keep an eye out for the postman.

I take mr/mrs postman will be dragging a big heavy parcel

Probably worth getting a new haldex pump gasket - iirc < £10

I had my haldex oil changed at the same time

See what turned up today;

See what turned up today;

Good work.

You'll have to write up your opinions as to how you feel it's changed the car. Mine came with the Blue fitted, so I don't have a comparison to standard.

Can't wait to get it fitted. I'll try to order a new gasket tomorrow. Had the oil and filter changed in my diff only a few weeks ago so don't think that will need doing again.

See if I can get it fitted next week. Can't do Monday though, getting my Shark remap done.

proper job - Remap + blue haldex

out of interest what brakes are you running ?

proper job - Remap + blue haldex

out of interest what brakes are you running ?

312's front, vented 256's rear.