Thanks dude, spotted those and gonna contact today. They are from Germany and look like aftermarket. 50 quid delivery too but still not bad money at just over 200. Will try the usual uk suppliers today too.
My 02 sdi has a really crusty subframe and I noticed a crack developing so doing a complete front end overhaul. I have all the other parts but just need a subframe. It’s the non gti/tdi one that’s common with the polo 6n. Anyone have one in decent nick? Or have a lead on a new one that isn’t 500 quid? Wil call Tps tomorrow but don’t reckon they will have one.
Trouble is, what do you see this as a kit price wise, I reckon it could be a small market, and to make it worth doing it’s not gonna be cheap.
then as you say, if the buyer then drives it without the gearbox in mind it’s gonna break stuff.
Mapping all done by Nathan found at RCH tuning, hes the one to contact for that info. I have a link on the youtube film below. I do think this is an easier revving engine to other 1.9tdi i have drive its similar to the later P130 in the way it drivs now.
Bkd or pd140 same unit. I have a bkd in a golf, great engine and loads of tuning potential but larger and heavier than the asz pd130. I have seen a 130 ina few Lupo/arosa and tbh I may end up doing the same. For now my Frankenstein sdi is still going and on same box 📦 😬(touch wood) I regularly top up the gearbox as I have a weep from the selector seal, fairly common issue and I reckon why most boxes fail.
still not rolling roaded the pig but really fun when hot hatch boys are left head scratching 😂🤷♂️
Sdi is still going well on it’s forced induction journey with a daily beating to keep it keen. I have added further comforts to the controls though to spoil it a bit.
momo team 300mm and a quaife shift knob. Looking for rear disc kit now as the drums are looking tired and stick after a wash so it’s that time. Not servicing the old drums rather upgrade.