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My first GTD's latest mods (big surprise!)
by
MontanaGTD
on 15 Jan, 2007 07:50
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Ok i've been in and out of hospital - just before christmas - so this last week is the first chance i've had to do any more mods to the GTD. So here is what i've done:-
Vortex Centre console - along with Radio relocated into console and 3 gauges where the radio use to sit - oil temp, oil pressure & voltmeter.
boost gauge - not actually fitted it yet, but just waiting for vacuum pipe to show up!
Oil change, oil filter, fuel filter, reverse light switch, water pump, timing belt and OEM clutch. This has taken me all day yesterday to do!
The 1 thing which really surprised me was the new Jetex Air filter - it fits into the std box, but i found a huge plastic trumpet inside the box which was very restrictive, so i binned it when i put the new air filter in - and what a difference! It really pulls hard in 1st and 2nd now!
I've not got an EGT yet (cheapest i can find is £91 on ebay), but i'm going to tweek the fueling a little (not as far as in the guide) as i dont want it to blow up, but just want a little more power to beat the annoying TDCI Fords!
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#1
by
con
on 15 Jan, 2007 10:13
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Hey, wow you've done alot of work. Could you take pictures of the dash since the modifications? I'm going to remove that trumpet piece from the airbox too.
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#2
by
TomB
on 15 Jan, 2007 11:16
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I'm going to remove that trumpet piece from the airbox too.
I second that, that sounds like free power...! How much was the Jetex filter and can I get one from somewhere that does mail order? Most motor factors in York don't seem to want to know....
Good work on the dash install btw! Pics please...
Cheers,
Tom
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#3
by
Baxter
on 15 Jan, 2007 12:32
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#4
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 01:45
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#5
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 01:53
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I'm going to remove that trumpet piece from the airbox too.
I second that, that sounds like free power...! How much was the Jetex filter and can I get one from somewhere that does mail order? Most motor factors in York don't seem to want to know....
Good work on the dash install btw! Pics please...
Cheers,
Tom
I run my own VW tuning & Styling company called Dubstyle -
www.dub-style.com - I mainly do Polo G40 parts, but I'm a main dealer for Jetex - Superspring - Weitec - InPro - Toyo - Yokohama - ATS - Black Diamond - Eibach - Koni - RH - Kamei - Zender - FK - Neuspeed - Piper - Kent cams - Powerflex - Gmax - Mintex - Goodridge
So quite a few companies! We also manufacturer G40 specific parts too!
If any UK people want to drop me a line about parts you need then you can email me -
[email protected] - or you can phone me at home on 01764650632 or my mobile 07717579896 - I'm almost always available one way or another! We take cheque, transfer & Paypal.
The Jetex Panel filter comes in at £33 inc delivery directly to you from Jetex.
Pic of the new centre console - (no gauges fitted at this point)
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#6
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 02:05
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Oh - some useful information for you!
If you want to fit the genuine VDO 3 gauge pack that you can buy (normally out of audi's and go for stupid money on ebay!) then you need to put a Y-connector into the top of the oilcooler/filter housing. You can buy crappy ones which look aweful - so we used a genuine VAG one from a Polo G40! Its in 2 pieces with 2 metal seals. Cost me £27 from VW main dealer - i'm an OEM whore!
Part numbers are:-
N0138085 - Y-piece to mount seat
030103717 - Y-piece - mount your pressure sensor here
N0138182 - upper seal
031103715 - upper section of Y-piece - where the temp sensor goes
The original sensor that goes here the wire goes onto the top of the pressure sensor as its still OEM wiring - I'll post pics up later to show what I mean!
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#7
by
con
on 16 Jan, 2007 03:46
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I was thinking of putting the gauges up high where the stereo is, do you prefer it like that?
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#8
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 04:18
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It took me a few days to get use to the radio being down there - but now that i'm use to it its loads easier to use!
I'd recommend the relocation!
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#9
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 05:53
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Here are some new pics from today!
Trumpet from the Airbox - pull the retainer bar upwards and the use a smaller hammer to tap it ous of the airbox!
centre console minus radio to sort out wiring - gauges in place
new arm rest! Fitted this today - its one of them ones of ebay - ok if you have plenty of time to swop the whole seat backs over! i just had to remove the outer plastic on the tilt mechanism to make it fit - and its snug! Ideal for putting all your crap in!
Here is the Y-piece and the VDO sensor in place - easy mods!
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#10
by
con
on 16 Jan, 2007 09:57
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wow the gauges look well up there. Must look great at night! That arm rest is nice too, must say your car is very luxurious compared to mine!
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#11
by
jtanguay
on 16 Jan, 2007 10:54
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those gauges look awesome! i wish i had that setup... i'm probably going to hack up my dash to get my boost gauge seated up there... and it will look all bulky
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#12
by
bri957cc
on 16 Jan, 2007 11:22
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#13
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 13:01
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Yeah the console is made by the same company!
I'm going to make my own one of them to fit my gauge in!
Interior is a LHD G60 Syncro interior with electric front and rear windows. -
still got my electric sunroof, power steering, cruise control and Rallye front end to sort out!
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#14
by
MontanaGTD
on 16 Jan, 2007 13:03
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Received my american spec heater control unit!
got to modify it with the other style heater switch to make it fit - so off to the local breakers yard later this week!