Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion

[Dameon]

It should work. Generic autozone cap and have had 0 issues. Don't mind the mess in the middle of redoing my wire tuck.

[BoraRJTI]

havent found anything...

how do i delete the N80??

let me find the DIY i used, mind you it is for a 1.8t mk4 and you seem to have a mk5

[thygreyt]

let me find the DIY i used, mind you it is for a 1.8t mk4 and you seem to have a mk5

they are VERY common.. much of what i have done, has been taken and learned from here, and so far i havent had any issues.

and please, yes! that info would be awesome.

[Jaybles]

This thread makes me want to shave the bay in my TDI...
anyone ever seen one with a shaved bay? or at least cleaned up a bit?

[baun]

This thread makes me want to shave the bay in my TDI...
anyone ever seen one with a shaved bay? or at least cleaned up a bit?

I did before I did a vr swap (crappy pic)

[thygreyt]

let me find the DIY i used, mind you it is for a 1.8t mk4 and you seem to have a mk5

any news?

[ZG86]

how are you guys hiding your o2 sensor/ac sensor on the passenger side? i remember seeing a way to do it but i cant remember where..

[BoraRJTI]

any news?

no i looked through my whole computer and could not find the DIY that i used to delete all my emissions $hit. i will keep trying to remember the dudes username that sent it to me!

[thygreyt]

no i looked through my whole computer and could not find the DIY that i used to delete all my emissions $hit. i will keep trying to remember the dudes username that sent it to me!

thanks anyways!

i'll look some more untl i find it.

[BoraRJTI]

thanks anyways!

i'll look some more untl i find it.

This is what i used

[thygreyt]

This is what i used

so, remove it and put in a 330 ohm? same as the SAI...

and then disconnect the hose, and no codes?

[BoraRJTI]

so, remove it and put in a 330 ohm? same as the SAI...

and then disconnect the hose, and no codes?

yup, i still get codes but thats cause i only installed one of the resistors. LOL

[thygreyt]

yup, i still get codes but thats cause i only installed one of the resistors. LOL

what do you mean?

[Jaybles]

I did before I did a vr swap (crappy pic)

niceee. that looks 1000 times better than a stock ALH bay. I hate all of the vacuum lines and other busy crap
I bet with some polished lines, remote fuel filter, clean routing for a front mount and a few other odds and ends it would be an amazing bay...
got the gears turning now lol

[BoraRJTI]

what do you mean?

all i mean is i was too lazy to put the other resistors in besides the evap one so i still get codes for my SAI other stuff i was supposed to use a resistor on!

[thygreyt]

all i mean is i was too lazy to put the other resistors in besides the evap one so i still get codes for my SAI other stuff i was supposed to use a resistor on!

lol, ok. so, if i put the right resistors everywhere, i should have no codes and the car should run properly, right?

[BoraRJTI]

lol, ok. so, if i put the right resistors everywhere, i should have no codes and the car should run properly, right?

either that or there are a few tuning companies that could delete the coding permanently so youll never get check engine light and you wont have to use resistors. but resistors is the easy way to go.

[woody89]

[Swoops]

[Dameon]

Always enjoy photos of your bay swoops. Hands down my favorite.

[ascgti89]

lol, ok. so, if i put the right resistors everywhere, i should have no codes and the car should run properly, right?

the car will run fine, but you wont have no codes, your still going to throw the codes for improper flow on SAI, and also probably a EVAP code. The pump isnt there so it doesnt see the excess air pumped in on a cold start and the EVAP solenoid isnt there so it doesn't see the solenoid functioning thus throwing codes for it.

Software coding is the only way to be truly code free, as well as running the proper resistors since you still need to complete the circuit, this will keep your fuel trims. well at least on my 1.8t it does. not quite sure about the new motronic ECU's but im assuming its the same.

Heres a pic of my bay for the thread, it wont look like this for too much longer tho

[thygreyt]

the car will run fine, but you wont have no codes, your still going to throw the codes for improper flow on SAI, and also probably a EVAP code. The pump isnt there so it doesnt see the excess air pumped in on a cold start and the EVAP solenoid isnt there so it doesn't see the solenoid functioning thus throwing codes for it.

Software coding is the only way to be truly code free, as well as running the proper resistors since you still need to complete the circuit, this will keep your fuel trims. well at least on my 1.8t it does. not quite sure about the new motronic ECU's but im assuming its the same.

ok, thanks!

i already have the SAI combi valve and map sensor (on the 09s is like that ) all deleted by United Motorsports...

i'll talk to them about deleting the n80 as well then.

thanks for the help. i'm still far from shaving, but i like my clean bay!

[thygreyt]

on another note: for the fuse box relocation: crimp or solder?

what works better?

[arethirdytwo]

I would solder it.

on another note: for the fuse box relocation: crimp or solder?

what works better?

[FALCNT3RM1NAT0R]

on another note: for the fuse box relocation: crimp or solder?

what works better?

i crimped...then realised i should have soldered. didnt know u coukd get an iron for 7 bucks at autozone. ahaha

[trashbag]

i love this bay the only thing that kills it is the shifter cables. please do something about this

[pielout]

Body Filler ????

What are you guys using? Just regular bondo, or something with fiberglass in it?? I also noticed many dont fill the body lines where the seam sealer was What do you use for the seams, or is nothing used?


Where my progress ended last night(obviously still need more sanding)

[spitfire481]

Body Filler ????

What are you guys using? Just regular bondo, or something with fiberglass in it?? I also noticed many dont fill the body lines where the seam sealer was What do you use for the seams, or is nothing used?

I use rage gold after welding and working the metal as close as possible. then USC icing as the topcoat for finishing off before primer. if you are not welding the seams solid and getting rid of them, you need to re-seam seal them so moisture doesnt get in between the panels causing rust.

[jarlsberg]

i crimped...then realised i should have soldered. didnt know u coukd get an iron for 7 bucks at autozone. ahaha

I'd use a microtorch on those think wires

[pielout]

I use rage gold after welding and working the metal as close as possible. then USC icing as the topcoat for finishing off before primer. if you are not welding the seams solid and getting rid of them, you need to re-seam seal them so moisture doesnt get in between the panels causing rust.

Thank you

[Swoops]

i love this bay the only thing that kills it is the shifter cables. please do something about this

do you have a suggestion for it? they're the OEM cables.

[spitfire481]

do you have a suggestion for it? they're the OEM cables.

Automatic swap duh

[Swoops]

Automatic swap duh

damn! how could i have been so blind to that idea!

[arved]

damn! how could i have been so blind to that idea!

Its possible to use automatic cables on a mechanical transmition?!!???

The auto looks soo good.

[ryanmiller]

make 3/4 inch hardlines with the shifter cables inside it