OEM+ (My Progress Thread)

[jimothy cricket]

beep beep.

[Zach!]

studs dont need stud conversions

lol and is ian doing the blend? i wana see it already

He has it at his place but I'm not rushing it. Ian did a lot of paint for me already and I still need to order paint and clear, so it'll be a bit

beep beep.

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[BOUDAH]

Zach, the build is lookin good. What color do you plan on changing the CHs to. and for the record the Nues could have looked good. JS.

[Zach!]

Zach, the build is lookin good. What color do you plan on changing the CHs to. and for the record the Nues could have looked good. JS.

Possibly a shot peened or hyper silver finish

Today I got a lot done. Switched my oil dipstick tube to a black one that came with Sav's dipstick, fixed my hood latch for good, tucked the fuel rail wires (all of them), and got the resistors locally for my deletes.

I went from six fault codes to three, and I already know two of them are from me mixing up the knock sensor and the intake air sensor during the wiring tuck. I will be setting those straight once the car cools down. The other one is still for the SAI but I believe that I might just need to reattach the resistor and make sure it is contacting the connnector fully.

We also change the coolant temp sensor, rear brake pads, and spun the coils up a bit on Adrians car, as well as planned more work to be done to it in the coming weeks.

I also did the fuel injector seals and gave the short ram intake to Caleb, I like my CAI too much











The List

General Items:
Matigg Trunk Blend (Need to order paint and clear)
Emissions Delete (Need Gonzo coding)

Suspension Related:

Front Work: (All in one alignment)
TT Arms (Ready to Install)
Polo Strut Bushings, Bearings, Caps (Ready to Install)
Axle Repairs
--Outer Driverside CV Joint and Boot Kit (Ready to Install)
--Inner CV Clamps and Grease (Ready to Install)

Rear Work
--IDF Rear Beam Camber Plates (Ship in 2 Weeks)
--Akebono Euro Ceramic Rear Pads (Ready to Install)
--Wheel Bearing+Hub Assemblies (Ready to Install)

Gonna try to do all the suspension and axle work tomorrow

[subisan]

Looks great as always dude!

[Konkordmusk]

I also did the fuel injector seals and gave the short ram intake to Caleb, I like my CAI too much

So it DID get use, just not in Zach's car
No one cares about my car, but here is Zach's old SRI, modified to fit my VR6.

[Zach!]

Looks great as always dude!

So it DID get use, just not in Zach's car
No one cares about my car, but here is Zach's old SRI, modified to fit my VR6.

Everything on the "Front Work" list above will be done tomorrow

[Zach!]

SO MUCH WORK WAS DONE

Started out early as hell this morning.

I got my resistor re-seated so it seems like it is working, will find out with a cold start tomorrow!

Laid the arms out to inspect everything one last time:



I realized yesterday my ball joint locating nuts were incorrect, so I popped to Home Depot and got some shiny replacement ones



Got everything I needed laid out:



A picture of the height before:



Picture of the camber plate components out:



My KW spring hats (weren't used with the plates)



Had to go spend 20$ on a new set of triple square drivers because the one for the axles was missing out of my tool box



Everything pulled out of the car:



Had to get my OEM ball joint press out to remove the old ones:



In action:



Axle clamp coming off:



Horribly blurry picture of the other inner joint



Driverside outer clamp that I tried to replace before:



Passenger side outer (in great shape)



Adding new grease to inner cup:





Boot back on:



New OEM clamp ready to be pressed together with the correct tool



Partly tightened:



Then I used this set up to make it tight as can be:



Then I busted the outer driverside joint off that axle:



The splines and circlip seat:



Circlip removed:



New circlip on:



My diagram:



Tightened it down, with thrust washer and dish washer:



Joint back on with boot:



New clamp:



Both on and tight:



The inner clamp was cheap and seemed very loose, so I wrapped tape around it as a safety:



One refurbished driverside axle:



Axle going back in:





Arm ready to go in:



Driverside fully reassembled:



Ball joint assembled with blue loctite (changed to red later)



New polo strut mounts and caps in:




Then we went to get an alignment, but by the time I was to the shop, the car had settled WAYYYYY TOO LOW:



That is the front!!! So we ran back to the shop to raise it a bit (still needs to go up a few more threads tomorrow)

Then I got an alignment, final camber was -1.9 degrees each side, ~7 degrees of caster, and 0.0 toe on both sides. It feels amazing! With the wheel balance and alignment, as well as returning to rubber upper mounts, I couldn't be happier

Finished up the night with some BMW love in the shop, and came home to clean off and relax!




This is the last really big update for a bit, as I am going back to school soon and will be more planning and stock piling again. Tomorrow I will be adding the old oil cap off Sav's car (getting from Ian), and raising the fronts two-three threads(rubbing a bit too much). If I get bored enough I might also change my rear brake pads...

The IDF plates will be shipping soon I hope and that will be the next big job, trying to finish out my lists for now before I start adding more items.

Hope you all enjoyed this giant update

The List

General Items:
Matigg Trunk Blend (Need to order paint and clear)
Emissions Delete (ECU by Gonzo)

Suspension Related:

--IDF Rear Beam Camber Plates (Ship in 1 Week)
--Akebono Euro Ceramic Rear Pads (Maybe Tomorrow)
--Wheel Bearing+Hub Assemblies (Ready to Install)

[Zach!]

Also, Kevin at EuroImage has still not refunded me for the rear beam plates that I sent back THREE MONTHS AGO

[.Ant]

Also, Kevin at EuroImage has still not refunded me for the rear beam plates that I sent back THREE MONTHS AGO

He probably resold them and profited off a fcked up product twice. Keeping it classy I see.

[woodywoods86]

Well my week is shot now, without your constant updates I actually have to do work now

rubbing sucks, need stretch

Awesome works lookin good

I wanna work on my car so bad

What version of VCDS do you have, did you get HEX-CAN?

[Zach!]

He probably resold them and profited off a fcked up product twice. Keeping it classy I see.

Well my week is shot now, without your constant updates I actually have to do work now

rubbing sucks, need stretch

Awesome works lookin good

I wanna work on my car so bad

What version of VCDS do you have, did you get HEX-CAN?

Haha thanks buddy! I have EBay-Com haha

Some of Adrian's shots today!

[I4N]

Doing work!

Pics!

[MrMark4 GLi]

Man, I love CHs. You can never go wrong.

[Zach!]

Doing work!

Pics!

Man, I love CHs. You can never go wrong.

[zippome]

long thread is looooooooong

[DieselDubber]

Never like Ch's before but you pull them off

[subisan]

Glad to see you got the arms in! I'd like to see a front shot or a 3/4 to show the camber, I'd ALSO love to see a shot from underneath, with the car on the ground, how parallel your arms are sitting. I know, lots of requests!

AAAAALLLSSOOOOOO, how much camber can you get out of the arms?? You didn't reuse the camber plates, right?

[BOUDAH]

Ive fallen inlove with your car all over again!!! Why does the Chs look wavy in the pic of u showing the car settling to much

[Nikolay]

Haha thanks buddy! I have EBay-Com haha

Some of Adrian's shots today!

Looks clean Zach. The CH wheels fit the car even with the cream color. Nice shop by the way too. Really big

[BOUDAH]

2 questions,

Why did you remove the Ground Control plates. Im about to install some which is why i ask.

Second question, do you have a link/ PN for the front postion Poly powerflex bushes for the control arm? i want to get a set when i get the H2Sport/USRT Spherical rear position bearings.

[Zach!]

long thread is looooooooong

Never like Ch's before but you pull them off

Thanks Buddy!

Glad to see you got the arms in! I'd like to see a front shot or a 3/4 to show the camber, I'd ALSO love to see a shot from underneath, with the car on the ground, how parallel your arms are sitting. I know, lots of requests!

AAAAALLLSSOOOOOO, how much camber can you get out of the arms?? You didn't reuse the camber plates, right?

I just checked this while I am at lunch, ill take some pictures out in the parking lot when I leave. -1.9 was maxing out the camber adjustment. And yep I ditched the plates, not a fan of them!

Ive fallen inlove with your car all over again!!! Why does the Chs look wavy in the pic of u showing the car settling to much

Thanks man! That was my phone camera distorting it

Looks clean Zach. The CH wheels fit the car even with the cream color. Nice shop by the way too. Really big

Thanks man! It's my uncles shop and he let's me in all the time, its awesome


The lift has really changed my ability to work on cars properly.

2 questions,

Why did you remove the Ground Control plates. Im about to install some which is why i ask.

Second question, do you have a link/ PN for the front postion Poly powerflex bushes for the control arm? i want to get a set when i get the H2Sport/USRT Spherical rear position bearings.

The plates were incredibly harsh and way too noisy for me. It also made adjustments very hard, I would try to find a performance alignment shop for your adjustments once you put them in.

For the bushings you can check TTStuff.com!

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[Zach!]

For subisan:





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[GTIDamien_407]

Nicceeee , you have an ez detail brush?

[Zach!]

Nicceeee , you have an ez detail brush?

you mean to clean inside the wheels?

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[KidSteez]

Damm zach, you have sure come a long way! so inspired by your progress. keep it up!

[.Ant]

Hey did you receive the spacers?

[GTIDamien_407]

you mean to clean inside the wheels?

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yup

[Zach!]

Damm zach, you have sure come a long way! so inspired by your progress. keep it up!

Thanks man!

Hey did you receive the spacers?

Yep, not sure if they are on my car or mikes at this point though hahaha

yup

Nah, but I will take them off and clean them sometime soon!

[GTIDamien_407]

Nah, but I will take them off and clean them sometime soon!

Buy it! Its flexible so you can get everywhere in the barrel, makes life so much easier.



http://www.detailersdomain.com/EZ-De...ush_p_637.html

check the detailing section on vortex for the discount code, members get 10% off

[TheMunky]

Been watching this thread for a while. Just wanted to say that your attention to detail is amazing and you've done some great work. CHs look great, even better when you change the finish. That shop is sick as well

Keep it up

[zero_x_soul]

Buy it! Its flexible so you can get everywhere in the barrel, makes life so much easier.



http://www.detailersdomain.com/EZ-De...ush_p_637.html

check the detailing section on vortex for the discount code, members get 10% off

i would rather take off my wheels and use the $1 ikea brush. much more thorough.

so is a pc of the wheels in the near or distant future bcuz i say rock cream for a little bit

[Zach!]

Buy it! Its flexible so you can get everywhere in the barrel, makes life so much easier.



http://www.detailersdomain.com/EZ-De...ush_p_637.html

check the detailing section on vortex for the discount code, members get 10% off

Yeah, I have seen them. Like JR said I prefer taking them off to clean

Been watching this thread for a while. Just wanted to say that your attention to detail is amazing and you've done some great work. CHs look great, even better when you change the finish. That shop is sick as well

Keep it up

Thanks man
glad you've enjoyed it!

i would rather take off my wheels and use the $1 ikea brush. much more thorough.

so is a pc of the wheels in the near or distant future bcuz i say rock cream for a little bit

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[Zach!]

Someone local want a nice deal on some quality German wheels?!

Buy 'Em!

[JayDD007]

Glad there's other people my age that like cars haha. No one at my highschool understands why I spend money on my car

Car looks good, Lower the front

its so funny im teh exact way...im 17 and theres like 6 other jettas in my school, one of which with the oem projectors that probably wouldnt even notice if i stole them and threw mine on there because hes rocking hubcaps...clean car by the way if only it was a 6 speed, i never understood why they made glis in automatic

Edit: i've been looking through this thread for like the past hour and all i can say is how jealous i am i wish i could do half the sh*t you do