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by lee.w
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh!!!!! What A Body Kit
Replies: 26
Views: 2019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh!!!!! What A Body Kit

3000 grand to look like a le man's supercar thou , very tempting.
by lee.w
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh!!!!! What A Body Kit
Replies: 26
Views: 2019

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Oh!!!!! What A Body Kit

Le man's replica :shock: , looks awesome. round about 3 grand and another 1800 for spraying and fitting, no back window thou :-k
by lee.w
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] adjusting the blitz sonic air filter
Replies: 0
Views: 199

[Mk2] [Turbo] adjusting the blitz sonic air filter

is there a difference when adjusting the height of the heat shield on the blitz sonic filter, sliding the sheild upwards about an inch allows more air to the element ,and sliding it down to the normal position reduces air flow. is there a reason why you would want less air flow?. or is this noise ve...
by lee.w
Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Games Consoles
Topic: Xbox 360 Swap Shop
Replies: 447
Views: 44066

Re: Xbox 360 Swap Shop

I'll swap my xbox 360 ( ring of fire edition :whistle: ) with a couple of games for a brand new 360 console I've been told if you wrap the console in a towel so it overheats it will melt the solder around the Chip and re solder it on by itself, fixing the problem (Being that it overheated, melted t...
by lee.w
Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel filter
Replies: 8
Views: 502

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel filter

how often do you have to replace the fuel filter ?
by lee.w
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )
Replies: 6
Views: 313

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )

my car is pretty much standard at the mo , so even after some heavy boots it's doesn't really get that hot. I'll probably use this oil for a couple of months then change it
by lee.w
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )
Replies: 6
Views: 313

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )

[quote="Hez"] the oil u got should be ok its fully syntquote]

I think he said it was just synthetic , :-k
by lee.w
Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )
Replies: 6
Views: 313

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )

can I top it up with 10w -40 when the other oil ( 5w-30 ) is running low or do I have to have another oil change #-o , my car is pretty much standard and I dont boot hard that often :whistle: ( joke )
by lee.w
Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )
Replies: 6
Views: 313

[Mk2] [Turbo] is my oil ok ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic )

just had an oil change , I asked for there best oil because I didn't have time to buy any and they said ( 5w - 30A1 synthetic ) will this oil be okay. as I was a bit worried when I checked it on the castrol website when I got home and it says it's only suitable for cars that can use an ACEA A1/B1 fu...
by lee.w
Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] XS power downpipes really that bad ?
Replies: 2
Views: 517

[Mk2] [Turbo] XS power downpipes really that bad ?

I bought one last year still havn't put it on yet , quite reluctant to do it as the feedback is 50/50 , some people think there ok , some not. i know its been discussed before but i cant find the thread for it :D
by lee.w
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] result of not having an oil change
Replies: 12
Views: 793

[Mk2] [Turbo] result of not having an oil change

whats the major problems of not having an oil change?
by lee.w
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?
Replies: 7
Views: 449

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?

Rev1/2 run 10/11psi as stock in third gear and upwards, so 7-8psi in first and second. Rev3s run 13psi stock in third and up and 10-11psi in first and second. 1bar is much closer to 15psi than it is 13, that's for sure. 1bar on a rev1 should be safe enough with bolt ons, tho you'd need a fuel cut d...
by lee.w
Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?
Replies: 7
Views: 449

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?

IANSMITH wrote:I think 7 psi is std i think 14 or 16 psi is a bar :-k



ok cheers :thumleft: , had a little google for it and I think 14/15 psi is 1 bar this boost is safe for a standard rev 1 isn't it :-k
by lee.w
Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?
Replies: 7
Views: 449

[Mk2] [Turbo] whats my standard boost?

anyone know what the standard boost is ? , and also what is the psi measurement for 1 bar , thanks ](*,)
by lee.w
Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] yellow/light brown stuff at the bottom of oil filler cap
Replies: 3
Views: 171

[Mk2] [Turbo] yellow/light brown stuff at the bottom of oil filler cap

is that the dreaded head gasket :pale: , it may explain why I have crap performance/bit sluggish. please tell me different :thumleft:
by lee.w
Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 385

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo

the yellow check engine light in the top left corner of the other symbols was continually flashing when I hooked up the terminals.
by lee.w
Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 385

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo

greeny wrote:IIRC it continually flashes meaning theres no codes stored


what does the symbol look like
by lee.w
Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 385

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo

I dont think I had any codes , i done the test and all i had was the lamp indictor continually flashing which means its ok isn't it?
by lee.w
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 385

[Mk2] [Turbo] laggy turbo

boost is crap basically acceleration is not as quick as it was , do I need a new turbo ? . does a compression test check how the turbo performs can a local garage check this aswell ? . any help appreciated thanks

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