If you do strip the car, which woudl be a bit of a shame, I'd be interested in the full 312mm brake package.

 

Alternatively, you could try and negotiate with the outfit that supplied the car, I've done that before and got myself a nice discount. At least around here, the lease companies don't actually want to have to take the car back...

I shall let you know, I've got more time to play with anyway but I've made enquiries on the car lease as well

As you mentioned, why not use a CR170 DPF ?

They seem to do around 215bhp.

 

Mine has been mapped to around 200-205 (never RR'd it) for almost three years and 35k miles and it's been faultless.

As you mentioned, why not use a CR170 DPF ?

They seem to do around 215bhp.

 

Mine has been mapped to around 200-205 (never RR'd it) for almost three years and 35k miles and it's been faultless.

 

That's an interesting approach actually, not thought of it that way. Could be a good 'everyday' solution to freeing up a bit more performance

As you mentioned, why not use a CR170 DPF ?

They seem to do around 215bhp.

 

Mine has been mapped to around 200-205 (never RR'd it) for almost three years and 35k miles and it's been faultless.

That was my thinking exactly, theres a few knocking around on eBay at the £200 mark which is about £120 cheeper than a stainless downpipe and keeps things nice and eco friendly

Sounds like a plan

I was looking at DPF part numbers etc a while back, I think there are a few variations about - so would need to check what the differences are and if it makes any difference to what fits physically.

Maybe the pipework is a different shape for the 170 engine, as it has to fit around the propshaft exiting the gearbox ?

 

I guess there *could* be a little bit of custom mapping required, regarding the exhaust pressures measured pre- and post-DPF ?

As you mentioned, why not use a CR170 DPF ?

They seem to do around 215bhp.

 

Mine has been mapped to around 200-205 (never RR'd it) for almost three years and 35k miles and it's been faultless.

Shark only go up to about 205 with the DPF fitted, they say you need it removed/gutted to go beyond that.

 

But it raises an interesting question - is there a DPF from another engine that could be fitted to a CR170 to allow mapping to higher figures while retaining the DPF function ??

The CR184 can be mapped to 235 - with the DPF still fitted I think. What are the chances of a CR184 DPF fitting a CR170 do you think ?

Well it's confession time, I'm still undecided as to wether it will be fitted and I'm still looking into the 'DPF upgrade' option (although indications are the Pipework is totaly different.)

Anyway, look what just arrived from DarkSide developments.

Well it's confession time, I'm still undecided as to wether it will be fitted and I'm still looking into the 'DPF upgrade' option (although indications are the Pipework is totaly different.)

Anyway, look what just arrived from DarkSide developments.

 

Is that one of those DPF pipes that lets all the needy childen and frail old folks suck on your righteous soot?

Is that one of those DPF pipes that lets all the needy childen and frail old folks suck on your righteous soot?

NoNoNo its a bunny rabbit approved planet restoration pipe that only produces strawberry scented unicorn farts 

NoNoNo its a bunny rabbit approved planet restoration pipe that only produces strawberry scented unicorn farts 

......and pastor-ised milk

Sorry, couldn't resist

......and pastor-ised milk

Sorry, couldn't resist

Why didn't i think of that one!!!!

Exciting News!!

 

Well it is to me anyway, Performance VW Magazine want to do a piece on 'Project Sharky' for their Built not Bought section  

Good work - well deserved  :clap:

Exciting News!!

 

Well it is to me anyway, Performance VW Magazine want to do a piece on 'Project Sharky' for their Built not Bought section

 

Out of interest, what is their definition of "Built not Bought" ?

 

I've always found that a curious phrase, usually used by people who fit all their own mods and do any adaptations that are needed to make things fit.

Although they typically buy most of their bits as made items in exchange for cash.

Out of interest, what is their definition of "Built not Bought" ?

I've always found that a curious phrase, usually used by people who fit all their own mods and do any adaptations that are needed to make things fit.

Although they typically buy most of their bits as made items in exchange for cash.

Exactly, surely it's all bought unless every item is self fabricated, then you've still got to buy the materials.

Out of interest, what is their definition of "Built not Bought" ?

I've always found that a curious phrase, usually used by people who fit all their own mods and do any adaptations that are needed to make things fit.

Although they typically buy most of their bits as made items in exchange for cash.

Or it could mean modded whilst in your possession (albeit work done by others), as opposed to just buying an already modified car, who knows?

Or it could mean modded whilst in your possession (albeit work done by others), as opposed to just buying an already modified car, who knows?

I think thats the most probable explanation, never gave it that much thought to be honest 

Out of interest, what is their definition of "Built not Bought" ?

 

I've always found that a curious phrase, usually used by people who fit all their own mods and do any adaptations that are needed to make things fit.

Although they typically buy most of their bits as made items in exchange for cash.

Ive had two inquiries from different magazines, had an idea of letting them know about a really crazy Yeti and doing a piece on both if you'd be up for it?

Ive had two inquiries from different magazines, had an idea of letting them know about a really crazy Yeti and doing a piece on both if you'd be up for it?

 

Appreciated.

But not really interested.

 

It's been so long since I bought a tuning mag, I hope you'll post it up when the feature is done.

I always thought built not bought was for shady people that stole their parts.

Ot for a moment:

most people who are proud to say built not bought never want to take their cars on track.

I always thought it meant they didn't trust their own work/ parts used

Back on topic:

Great news about the magazine opportunity

Should be great

I think the mongrel is built not bought.  Mostly done by me getting parts and my mate having to "mongrel" my car to get them to work, hence the name

 

Would love a feature on my car but it's hardly show material

yours is probably the only one that fits the bill properly jason... It's not the original PD100, its not a vRS.... Its a "mongrel!"

I think the mongrel is built not bought. Mostly done by me getting parts and my mate having to "mongrel" my car to get them to work, hence the name

Would love a feature on my car but it's hardly show material

But the engineering involved is well worth an article

Back at Shark Performance again, the droning noise I've been getting turns out to be a wheel bearing on the nearside front, one of the hubs from the brake upgrade!!

 

I was told they only had a thousand miles on them and the brakes seem to tell the same story, its the gamble you take with second hand parts, even nearly new ones!!