Cooper_GTI
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MOT's are not an issue mate and i've already decatted it anyway.
I think i'm gonna go for some cams, but not sure if there any cams available which allow the VVT to be kept...?
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I recommend AP's. They're brilliant and not too crashy!
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What exactly are comfort flashers??
I've seen all this info about them, but dont know what they are!
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Schmidt modernlines look good on GTI's imo.
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Theres only 2 bolts that hold it in.
Its on the front of the gearbox on the right hand side of the engine bay as you look at it.
Remove the 2 13mm nuts (top one holds main power cable, bottom one holds a bracket).
Then unplug the black plug from the starter (its the signal wire).
Now undo the 2 big bolts that hold the starter on (16mm maybe?).
You have to do the bottom bolt from underneath im afraid.
And to get out the top bolt you have to wiggle the gear linkage around in order for it to clear it, cus the bolts are about 4-5" long.
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If i gave the asking price would you meet at Northampton?
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I wreckon its gonna be dead loud!
4-1 manifold, decat, piece of pipe into this backbox! Eek!
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Do you make lots of short journeys, meaning the car rarely gets up to full temp?
Get it up to temperature and give it an "Italian tune-up"! In other words, thrash it for a bit.
The mayonnaise is basically water vapour in the oil that condenses and forms the sludge. When the engine gets very hot this vapour dissapears, hence no worrying substances under the oil cap.
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I've bought it, so i'll let you know how i get on!
Fingers crossed!
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Put a bolt in the lambda hole to block it off and tie the lambda (post cat) up somewhere so it reads clean air, fooling it into thinking the cat is working.
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This is an actual picture...
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I've been offered a supersprint back box off a 1.4 Lupo sport (centre exit).
Will this fit my GTI?
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Lets see some pics please mate.
I need some rims to whack on mine while i refurb the BBS's!
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Well my old nova redtop was running 45 webers, which gave a huge hike in power and torque, but i returned 10-15mpg, which was crippling!
However, i am led to believe bike carbs are more economical and not quite as rawcus as webers and can even be so smooth that its hard tell its not standard!
Throttle bodies is out of the question! I'm not spending £2k plus for an extra 20-30bhp?
Some cams would probably next on the agenda then? What would you recommend for the GTI? And will it still maintain the VVT?
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I was less than impressed with my GTI's performance, so i decided to try and make it a bit a quicker.
So far i have done the following:
Lightened flywheel
Ashley 4-1 manifold
Decat
Pipercross panel filter
Uprated air intake
Lightweight wheels
I feel that i now have a good basis for some proper engine work, as all of the above mods really didnt do a fat lot in terms of performance.
Would the next logical step be head work, or maybe cams?
I have thought about bike carbs too!
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Gearbox came out with a right bloody fight!!!
I think i should have unbolted the rear subframe, but i managed to get it without. What a pain!
Flywheel is in for lightening and a skim on the face!
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You taking the flywheel to somebody who knows about lightening flywheels?
I was just gonna stick it on my lathe, setting it up using the dti to ensure it stays as balanced as possible.
...however, im gonna let an engineering firm do it, who have done many a flywheel (with no shattering stories). Lol
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Im taking the gearbox off the GTI tomorrow and just wondered if theres anything to look out for?
I assume its just a normal clutch change, no need to drop the engine or anything?
Wheels off
Driveshaft nuts off
Bottom ball joint out
Pull hub off shafts
Shafts out
Unbolt gearbox
I'm also getting my flywheel machined to lighten it. Anyone else had a go at that?
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I know I'm not wrong, I used to have one lol.
Could have a look at a supersprint backbox, they are available as just a box, the purports are a 2 piece sleeved system. Can get hold of them sub 150 used tho .
My old VTS used to have the Superspirnt 2" race back box from Kam racing. Sounded great, and not disimilar to the pugsport.
I think the raspy rally sound will suit the GTI tbh.
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Sounds just like a pugsport
You're not wrong!
Might see if i can get hold of a pugsport exhaust box and retro fit it onto the gti!
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Yes, the Janspeed does sound okay, but to me, it sounds just like any other car with a big pipe...
This is one of the better 4cyl engined exhaust notes ive heard...
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I think its an FK automotive, judging by the comments. I tried to translate them using google translator and thats the conclusion i came to. lol
The only thing is, FK dont do an exhaust for the Lupo, but if you look at the FK range, they look similarly built...
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Just found this on youtube and i think it sounds fantastic.
Has anyone else achieved a sound like that? If so, get some specs and vids up!
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GVX.
We're both looking for one.
Cheers mate
Been offered a GSN box from a a VW breakers, who swear its off a 6sp Lupo... £500!!!
What next for GTI?!
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It definitely helps the engine maintain the power higher up the rev range. I've seen graphs with/without VVT and it definitely helps.
With regards to chassis mods:
AP coilovers
Uprated A.R.B
G60 brakes
ALl brand new geniune VW bushes
Bridgestone Pilots all round
It really is a sorted little car, just needs a bit more OOOMPH! Lol
Although, i'm travelling 150 miles to work, so i need to maintain reliability/economy, so that rules out bodies/carbs.