Race Blue mk3 Estate

[creamvRS]

Dirty.

[creamvRS]

So...tempted to get strut bar done in red now as I don't think I'll find time to go porsche acid green :( But hey, it sticks with the Superman theme!

 

Snapped off the old grille surround yesterday which was chrome with matte black plastidip. Fitted the proper black magic grille surround - Easy job!

 

 

[creamvRS]

Also had some bumper paint damage fixed finally! Caused by a fiat 500 lass pullin out a junction onto my main road and was total oblivious!

 

 

[creamvRS]

Milltek cast high flow downpipe and 200cell sports cat ready to go on!

 

Edited 29 March, 2018 by creamvRS

[creamvRS]

Switched up to some colourful paddles!

 

Edited 29 March, 2018 by creamvRS

[creamvRS]

Had time to test the snow foam out on Sunday and give a nice clean!

Edited 2 April, 2018 by creamvRS

[Kahunajb]

On 3/29/2018 at 08:15, creamvRS said:

Milltek cast high flow downpipe and 200cell sports cat ready to go on!

 

Really interested in how this sounds once you have fitted. Are you fitting with existing cat back?

 

I can't decide whether to go stage 1 or 2 as am worried will be too loud and/or drone with the downpipe.

[creamvRS]

23 hours ago, Kahunajb said:

Really interested in how this sounds once you have fitted. Are you fitting with existing cat back?

 

I can't decide whether to go stage 1 or 2 as am worried will be too loud and/or drone with the downpipe.

I've currently got a frankenstein system lol - Mid delete and small stainless back boxes.

 

I'll see how this sounds when fitted Wednesday.

[creamvRS]

Gave her a nice clean today and fit some stuff as showtime next Sunday!

 

Fit the gel plates with rear short and got the fog tints on to test

[Vrs_apr]

On 25/03/2018 at 23:56, creamvRS said:

So...tempted to get strut bar done in red now as I don't think I'll find time to go porsche acid green :( But hey, it sticks with the Superman theme!

 

Snapped off the old grille surround yesterday which was chrome with matte black plastidip. Fitted the proper black magic grille surround - Easy job!

 

 

Honey comb grill next?

[creamvRS]

7 hours ago, Vrs_apr said:

Honey comb grill next?

Nah, bit too much work involved with bumper off and cutting old grille out and bonding new one in

[creamvRS]

So - Had MOT pass. Service done. Spark plugs changed. Milltek downpipe and sport cat fitted. R600 induction fitted.

 

Seemed to be driving fine. Next day - Booted it and fluttered lots with EPC fault. - Rebooted and okay - Tried later last night and same again when booting it - EPC light and Engine light.

 

Limped home with lack of power - Seemed to be misfiring - Sounded like a tractor chugging away.

 

Mechanic doubts it's the new plugs but will revert back to old plugs and test - If same occurring then will be coil pack hopefully and can replace and be fixed pre weeekend as Elsecar at the Races car show on Sunday!

[BATVANVRS]

7 hours ago, creamvRS said:

So - Had MOT pass. Service done. Spark plugs changed. Milltek downpipe and sport cat fitted. R600 induction fitted.

 

Seemed to be driving fine. Next day - Booted it and fluttered lots with EPC fault. - Rebooted and okay - Tried later last night and same again when booting it - EPC light and Engine light.

 

Limped home with lack of power - Seemed to be misfiring - Sounded like a tractor chugging away.

 

Mechanic doubts it's the new plugs but will revert back to old plugs and test - If same occurring then will be coil pack hopefully and can replace and be fixed pre weeekend as Elsecar at the Races car show on Sunday!

 

Definitely sounds like a coil pack, I had the same issue & problem as you! you can replace just the coil pack (single) it's not a problem to do so but I've been told that it is best to change all of them (I didn't) I just had the faulty one changed & so far so good.

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/439198-epc-light-error-start-stop-system/?tab=comments#comment-4938606

 

Edited 13 April, 2018 by BATVANVRS

[creamvRS]

Yup, nipped back to mechanic and diagnosed cylinder 1 misfire. Coil pack changed and fixed - lights cleared and finally been able to test the beast with induction and downpipe - sounds great!!!

 

Now...intercooler?

[T00mm]

On 29/03/2018 at 08:17, creamvRS said:

Switched up to some colourful paddles!

 

Do paddles flex at all whilst you use them?

[creamvRS]

14 hours ago, T00mm said:

Do paddles flex at all whilst you use them?

Naah - if there it, it's only from the original paddle's attachment internally with a tiny bit of movement and that's exaggerated withthe extender

[creamvRS]

Xenons were too high - Rear level sensor had snapped - NAW Automotive did a temp fix rather than a brand new one.

[creamvRS]

Visited Shark Performance's charity open day and stuck her on dyno for a test.

 

Stock map with induction and sportcat/3" downpipe

 

242bhp and 400nm 

 

 

 

 

[Phillips]

Must have just missed you? I left shark at around 1pm 

[creamvRS]

On 23/04/2018 at 06:45, Phillips said:

Must have just missed you? I left shark at around 1pm 

 

Yeah, I got there just before 2pm  Couldn't make it earlier.

[creamvRS]

So decided to work with what I've got before map and address possibilites of FMIC or full 3" system beyond downpipe in the future.

 

I'm really tempted to change the wheels before summer hits - I like the idea of gun metal but I think Gloss Black would suit so well my styling and I like Pretorias!

[BATVANVRS]

The VW Pretorias will look ace (only 18's thou?) or am I wrong? I think a gloss black with a few bits of the alloy in gun metal? maybe a gun metal shade on the full face rim & the inside of the rim gloss black? 

 

Either way, will look sweet & suit well 

 

 

 

But originals of course 

Edited 26 April, 2018 by BATVANVRS

[creamvRS]

Shopped some examples of gun metal - Lots of people prefer it to have GM over Gloss Black.

[Darrenbvrs]

I think th GM is better than the black too. I've the anthracite geminis on mine and don't think I'd ever swap for black. 

Plus I think the GM goes well with your mirrors

[creamvRS]

Wheels arrived Monday.  Waiting on tyres. 

 

Also booking my remap in for end of May with Shark.