realcyberbob
Go Kart Champion
Those black caps :drool:
Haha thanks again for getting them shipped to me so quick! Good seller here people.Those black caps :drool:
Yup CBFA is a real bear. I never managed to get readiness set with my previous catted downpipe. I fully expect to pop a CEL at some point but the fact that I can even set readiness is already an improvement.
Now I'm deep into the battle with the radiator identification sensor and trying to get that issue resolved short of buying an OEM CBFA radiator for $300.
Haven't posted in awhile because I've only done a few small things to the car:
-OEM Jack Point Adapters. These will make it a lot easier to get the car on the 2 post lift and I won't have to use the rubber pinch weld adapters.
-ECS Tuning Hatch Pop kit
-DeAutoKey LED rear blinkers
-Black Coolant & Washer Fluid Caps
-Removed rear mud flaps. They've been rubbing pretty bad since I installed my coilovers
Don't have any pics of the jack adapters on the car but here's what they look like. There's 4 pairs of these pieces and they push up into holes in the underbody.
IMG_20180925_190836 by tonyg37, on Flickr
IMG_20180925_190901 by tonyg37, on Flickr
A pic I stole off the interwebz of what one pair looks like installed.
IMG_0539.0 by tonyg37, on Flickr
And some other random pics:
IMG_20180926_181308 by tonyg37, on Flickr
IMG_20180829_190242 by tonyg37, on Flickr
IMG_20180829_190450 by tonyg37, on Flickr
I will have a big update coming soon...made a nice purchase for the GTI
Trying to figure out how much it'll cost to get the crack welded up. I have no experience with this but have made a phone call to one reputable wheel repair place I know. While I'm at it I figure I might as well powder coat the wheels and go for 4 new tires. Trying to figure out if it's worth going through all this for a set of wheels that has a few small rash spots and at least 1 tiny bend (all from previous owner). Guess I'll start researching wheel repair. Ugh.
Big update is still in the works but in the meantime I'll address my wheel issues:
I had the crack welded up, all 4 wheels straightened, and all tires removed. For anyone in the DMV area, TAS Machine Co. in Laurel has earned all of my future wheel/tire related business. They have a professional, organized shop and Brett is a straight-forward dude. I always look forward to stopping by the shop to chat with him and his crew.
I need to find a weekend to get the wheels stripped of paint so I can start sanding and blasting in preparation for powder coat. On the plus side I ordered some powder coat samples (for the wheels and a few other projects) and they're getting me excited to have these wheels finished! Wheels will eventually go back to TAS to have new tires mounted and balanced.
Wow that's awesome. I haven't seen anyone with an electronic damping system on a MK6...sounds like you will be in very exclusive company.Man, can't wait to see what color you choose! I am doing something big on my car tomorrow, ddc coilovers!
Wow that's awesome. I haven't seen anyone with an electronic damping system on a MK6...sounds like you will be in very exclusive company.
Glad I can be of help. The balance shaft chain tensioner torque is listed on page 47 of the "Quick Reference Specification Book" PDF that is referenced in the timing chain post in this build thread. Here's a screenshot for reference. Torque is 85Nm (in case picture doesn't show up or eventually breaks). Make sure you have a standard depth 27mm socket.Thanks for this. It's been key to my planning. I'm planning to tackle this one shortly. Just wondering did you find the torque spec for the balance shaft tensioner as well. Since I'm in there I'm just going to replace everything top to bottom. Just for peace of mind.
I really wanted the Accessport for the flexibility in being able to switch between tunes for emissions purposes. I don't expect I'll have any really significant power gains over an APR K04 tune. Plus it's cool to try out an e-tune. Stratified also told me they think they'll be able to code off the G611 radiator identification sensor so that's pretty appealing to me.Nice update man! Congrats on the move to K04. Its such a huge improvement in power over stages I or II, especially with all the highways around MD.
I think APRs K04 tune is pretty solid for what it is. Still puts a smile on my face. Would be cool to maybe meet up sometime and feel how different the Stratified tune is. Maybe some day I'll make the jump too. Would be cool to datalog and such with the Cobb accessport.