DT's Build Thread

**Tiggyjiggy** · 07-27-2011 02:29 AM

KO4 upgrade.

**DT EXP** · 07-29-2011 11:23 PM

I was really thinking on the APR k04... But still got boxes of parts I need to install before I go buying more stuff :-P

H&R Cup or doing my S3 FMIC....

**Tiggyjiggy** · 07-30-2011 07:34 PM

S3 FMIC in preparation for KO4

**DT EXP** · 10-27-2011 06:11 PM

So its been awhile since I had really anything to say....

But its about to get real...

and I got few more things still on their way to my door...

**team_v** · 10-28-2011 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

So its been awhile since I had really anything to say....

But its about to get real...

and I got few more things still on their way to my door...

Sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spy some hella blackout's (they look ace)
The H&R sup kit?
And a boost guage?

**DT EXP** · 10-28-2011 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

Sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spy some hella blackout's (they look ace)
The H&R sup kit?
And a boost guage?

Hella blackouts, Coils, OEM fogs, Catch can, and torque arm

**DT EXP** · 10-29-2011 06:20 PM

Dirt for everyone!!!

**DT EXP** · 11-21-2011 08:17 AM

Another big day today...

Dropping the Tiguan off at dbcperformance.com this morning. It will be a new animal when I pick her up tonight.

**NeedsMoreBoost** · 11-21-2011 09:41 AM

Care to elaborate?! I'm guessing K04 upgrade?

Pics of the Hella Blackouts and catch can installed when you get it back would be great

**DT EXP** · 11-21-2011 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by NeedsMoreBoost

Care to elaborate?! I'm guessing K04 upgrade?

Pics of the Hella Blackouts and catch can installed when you get it back would be great

No k04 Yet sir....

Pics will follow...

**johnand** · 11-21-2011 05:10 PM

Got any pics of the boost gauge lit up at night?

So how much of the dash did you have to trim for the gauge depth? Getting ready to do the boost gauge mod, and want to cover all my bases.

**elabs75_VW** · 11-21-2011 06:37 PM

Also eager to see your catch can install

**DT EXP** · 11-21-2011 09:38 PM

Home now and with any build comes issues....

Went Wrong

ECS sent the wrong Fog lights ...
42DD didn't send any gaskets or mounting hardware with the DP...
My H&R coils are really for an MKv R32...

What went RIGHT...

S3 FMIC went in like champ!
Coils work great so far, need to get an alinement tomorrow...
TT 2"5 exhaust installed easy and sounds awesome
Catch can install was pretty easy, but my home made boost tap had to be replaced and I went with an APR boost tap.

What wents So SO..

The 42DD 3" downpipe was PITA. I went with this downpipe for one main reason b.c the TT exhaust I bought from RoundTuit (awesome dude btw) was already modified for a 3" downpipe.

Well the downpipe is made for the GTI and it was tight fit to install it and there is some play in the CAT pipe to the TT exhaust. And Plus they didn't ship any mounting or gaskets so I'm sure that had to do with some of the play.

I'm beat but I will get some pics up tomorrow..

**team_v** · 11-21-2011 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Home now and with any build comes issues....

Went Wrong

ECS sent the wrong Fog lights ...
42DD didn't send any gaskets or mounting hardware with the DP...
My H&R coils are really for an MKv R32...

What went RIGHT...

S3 FMIC went in like champ!
Coils work great so far, need to get an alinement tomorrow...
TT 2"5 exhaust installed easy and sounds awesome
Catch can install was pretty easy, but my home made boost tap had to be replaced and I went with an APR boost tap.

What wents So SO..

The 42DD 3" downpipe was PITA. I went with this downpipe for one main reason b.c the TT exhaust I bought from RoundTuit (awesome dude btw) was already modified for a 3" downpipe.

Well the downpipe is made for the GTI and it was tight fit to install it and there is some play in the CAT pipe to the TT exhaust. And Plus they didn't ship any mounting or gaskets so I'm sure that had to do with some of the play.

I'm beat but I will get some pics up tomorrow..

We need some pictures and sound clips of the new setup

**elabs75_VW** · 11-22-2011 08:31 PM

forgot to ask, how do you feel with neuspeed torque arm install?

**DT EXP** · 11-22-2011 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by elabs75_VW

forgot to ask, how do you feel with neuspeed torque arm install?

Love it, really woke my shifts up.. Not bad for like $40 part..

Being lazy on pics and video, I will get it this week since tomorrow is my last day working for the week.

Plus big ups for 42DD, one e-mail was all it took and they sent out the missing items today! Already got the tracking number...

Sadly ECS tuning never replied to my e-mail....

**DT EXP** · 12-02-2011 09:21 AM

The Wrong fog light has been RMA'ed back to ECS yesterday.

Love the new brake set up, BUT don't bother getting any rotor in any color.. will last about two days so just keep it silver

More coming soon!

**DT EXP** · 12-03-2011 11:08 AM

Anyone found a set of wiper blades that are worth anything?

I have gone through OEM and anything autozone had that fit...

**DT EXP** · 12-12-2011 12:25 AM

Short ViD of the Sound from the 42DD and TT in the rain... More install's coming this week :-P

**jay'stig** · 12-12-2011 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Anyone found a set of wiper blades that are worth anything?

I have gone through OEM and anything autozone had that fit...

I am in the same boat, the OEM kit sucks

**DT EXP** · 12-12-2011 06:53 PM

Preview of Wednesday... Not all the boxes are mine but some are

**DoctorDoctor** · 12-12-2011 06:54 PM

Looks awesome! Quick question for you though... which rotors are those out of curiosity?

**DT EXP** · 12-12-2011 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by jay'stig

I am in the same boat, the OEM kit sucks

I have some PIAA SI-Tech coming that I will install this week, I will let you know if they are any better for me!

**DT EXP** · 12-12-2011 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by DoctorDoctor

Looks awesome! Quick question for you though... which rotors are those out of curiosity?

Adam's Rotor's http://www.adamsrotors.com/ - did the stock size of 312x25 with black hub and Black rotor..

They look awesome, and work outstandingly well but the black won't hold up.. (can't beat physics)

but I ordered mine through http://www.dbcperformance.com/

**veedub64** · 12-12-2011 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Short ViD of the Sound from the 42DD and TT in the rain... More install's coming this week :-P

I see the CEL

**DT EXP** · 12-12-2011 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by veedub64

I see the CEL

Yes sir... I don't have a tune yet, so the high flow Cat is causing the CEL

**jay'stig** · 12-13-2011 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

I have some PIAA SI-Tech coming that I will install this week, I will let you know if they are any better for me!

Thanks DT, love the car BTW!!

**DT EXP** · 12-14-2011 12:36 AM

X-mas has come early!

**DT EXP** · 12-14-2011 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by jay'stig

Thanks DT, love the car BTW!!

Thanks Jay....

Got the Si Techs installed tonight (in the rain btw) and did a very short test drive with them.

they have an much softer sound to them then the others I have tried and they did a good job of moving the water.

I will let you know how they work out in the long run..

**team_v** · 12-14-2011 06:12 PM

Lovely CH's.
What size are they if you don't mind me asking?

Also, do you know what weight they are?

**DT EXP** · 12-14-2011 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

Lovely CH's.
What size are they if you don't mind me asking?

Also, do you know what weight they are?

17x8.5 and 22lbs

**DT EXP** · 12-14-2011 10:54 PM

Well I feel like I got kicked in nuttz today and I am totally at a loss right now..

So I got my APR K04 installed today, but I got the worst news at the end of the install. APR DOES NOT have a K04 Flash for my ECU.

The shop I am working with it, they are trouble shooting the issue with APR, but APR's ETA on giving me an idea IF a flash can be created is at least a 2 to 3 week wait.

I am just crushed right now and I don't even feel like I can deal with it right now.

But on lighter side I got my Fogs lights done....

**team_v** · 12-14-2011 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

17x8.5 and 22lbs

Wow, chunky!
My 19 x 8's weigh in at 19.4lb per corner.

Certianly made a big differnece in steering feel though, noticable when i was pushing it with some R's around the track on the weekend.

Hopefully APR can get to the bottom of the tune for you.
Will be good to get your opinion on the performance boost.

**DT EXP** · 12-15-2011 09:12 AM

Sure it will all workout, was just really disappointed last night when I picked up the tig.

I figure APR hasn't done many Tiguans, even fewer Tiguans with a K04, and then even fewer Tiguans with K04 that also are 6MT.

Just a Waiting game now...

**webber1015** · 12-15-2011 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by DT EXP

Sure it will all workout, was just really disappointed last night when I picked up the tig.

I figure APR hasn't done many Tiguans, even fewer Tiguans with a K04, and then even fewer Tiguans with K04 that also are 6MT.

Just a Waiting game now...

Major bummer. Curious, is the issue with you having the MT or something with the Tiguan itself? I'm looking at possibly dumping more money into my 11 SE and eyeing the K04 as a serious option. Is there anything structurally you need to do for the added HP/TQ, other than say intercooler, downpipe, etc?

Hope it works out sooner than later for you, you've got a pretty sweet build going on.

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