BTW, I just found that Golf R IC should be a viable alternative... http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56744

It should fit, the difference between the Golf R and S3 a Intercoolers are the end tanks. The S3 had alloy end tanks were the Golf R has plastic end tanks

The new Teron alloys are on

I'll get some better pics when Sharky's had a clean and the sun is shining

Love the new wheels, these are what I really wanted on the L&K, but alas not possible.

I have to admire what you are doing, but I do wonder why you didn't start out with a 170 lol

Love the new wheels, these are what I really wanted on the L&K, but alas not possible.

I have to admire what you are doing, but I do wonder why you didn't start out with a 170 lol

Because it's been done

Sharky has had a bit of a wash and polish, the new wheels are looking great, can't wait to get the Milltek system fitted. 

 

DTUK box is now on EBay, chance to grab a bargain.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/328534-dtuk-crdt-latest-model-for-16tdi/?p=4036646

Sharky's latest 'mod'

Continuing the intercooler theme...

 

So...it sounds like you've seen a noticeable improvement by changing the IC. Do you still think this is the case, now you've been driving it for a while with the new IC ?

I find it odd, because general wisdom seems to be that uprated ICs only tend to help where your intake temps are getting too high, as a result of pushing boost pressure higher than stock.

Given that the same IC is fitted to all models, including the 170, that would suggest the standard one should be more than adequate for yours - as I assume yours won't be running any higher boost than a stock 170 ?

 

Did Shark say they expected to see an increase (10-15% I think you said) on your car as it is at the moment, or did they mean the IC would make those gains in the future when you've had the turbo work done ?

 

I'm intrigued...mainly because it seems like a reliable way of getting 10-15% more out of a 170....a straightforward swap, DIYable, retaining a standard appearance and no additional boost....

Have to say I'm quite tempted, although finding a few hours free to do it would be the big issue for me.

Continuing the intercooler theme...

So...it sounds like you've seen a noticeable improvement by changing the IC. Do you still think this is the case, now you've been driving it for a while with the new IC ?

I find it odd, because general wisdom seems to be that uprated ICs only tend to help where your intake temps are getting too high, as a result of pushing boost pressure higher than stock.

Given that the same IC is fitted to all models, including the 170, that would suggest the standard one should be more than adequate for yours - as I assume yours won't be running any higher boost than a stock 170 ?

Did Shark say they expected to see an increase (10-15% I think you said) on your car as it is at the moment, or did they mean the IC would make those gains in the future when you've had the turbo work done ?

I'm intrigued...mainly because it seems like a reliable way of getting 10-15% more out of a 170....a straightforward swap, DIYable, retaining a standard appearance and no additional boost....

Have to say I'm quite tempted, although finding a few hours free to do it would be the big issue for me.

I'm back over on Thursday so hopefully will get a run on the Dyno to see how the figures have changed. The Yeti pulls a lot better through the midrange, as we were already running increased boost from the stage1 map, the additional cool air (higher density) allows for better combustion giving a slight increase in bhp and torque.

Although the original Intercooler may have coped, the upgrade has the extra capability to exploite the remap. For example, Sharks Fabia 1.6tdi made 135bhp where mine made 149bhp, this was down to the Yeti having a larger stock Intercooler than the Fabia.

The car is having the gloss black vinyl wrap on the roof this Friday so I'll get some pics up and I've just bought some Heko wind deflectors for £32 including postage

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120969426815?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Sharky is sporting his new Gloss Black roof, I'll get some better picks tomorrow but here's a few for now

A big thanks to Dimma for an awesome job.

http://www.dimma.com/DimmaHome.html

Looks like a tidy job

Looks like a tidy job

I'm really chuffed with it

I'll nick that first photo then!  :P

Is there a reason the roof sides were not done? It looks odd with just the centre section done.

I really like that, looking good

Is there a reason the roof sides were not done? It looks odd with just the centre section done.

That's what I asked for, wanted it to look a little different

I'll nick that first photo then! :P

I'll get a better one tomorrow, by the time I got home the light was going, just managed to get those couple, can you hang on till then?

Few pics of the vinyl wrap going on, the Milltek cat back system will be going on next Tuesday plus ive ordered some Eibach's after finally getting a response, 35mm front and 30mm rear drop which will be enough on the handeling for now (although I've said that before!!)

Sharky has scrubbed up rather well

Having a play around on the iPad

Very nice mate!

I like that, I think leaving the margin was a good move.

I like that, I think leaving the margin was a good move.

Thanks bit of a gamble but I love it and it's different to any other

Thanks bit of a gamble but I love it and it's different to any other

You've got to gamble every now and again, that's why I went for the black and white grill, not everyone's taste but its grown on me and its different. I also went for the same white carbon wrap over the centre console plastics, couldn't get used to it, so took it off, that's the beauty of wrapping!

I do think yours would have looked a bit odd going to the edge with the cut of the roof line and the rails, nice one mate.

Ordered a nice subtle roof spoiler which should finish off the exterior look nicely, ill be able to leave it black to fit in with the new roof

 

http://www.superskoda.com/scripts/podrobnosti.php?IDZ=10054&admin=1&MS=1&SC=4af3fc5e01d4a8349c9c0c96ab434093

 

Pics to follow once its on.