This thread is long overdue. We all know that the MKV forum is flooded with dimwits
Today I installed my BFI torque arm insert and stg 1 transmission insert. Install was a breeze and thanks BFI for such a fast turnaround. Shifts feel much smoother and the engine feels less sloppy. There are a bit of vibrations in the cabin but it should settle down once they break (mainly the transmission insert) in. :thumbup:
Being a vw owner for only 44k miles now, i hadnt really gotten a chance to do anything to 'Jett-Li'. And when i saw the price of a certain 2.5 intake retailing for $280, i was a bit dismayed to say the least.. 280!?
So, after warming the engine up a little and prying off the cover, i discovered the maze-like route for air (barely) getting into the engine- not enough i say. I unplugged the two hoses that attach to the black plastic bend before the MAF, and removed the air shroud attached to the back of the grille- so i came up with those two parts as extras. One 3",90° silicone bend, and two hose clamps from the Saab later- the Jett feels and sounds cooler than before! $280.. for an intake?? YUH right. how 'bout $4.99 for two hose clamps, and an extra k&N lying around the garage?
I did that about 2 weeks ago. 7 hours total. I think in the spring I'm gonna pay some place to do it. I also need scratch and swirl marks taken care of, tho I've been contemplating a full color respray...
My one inner taillight decided to fall out today. I have aftermarket ones and I guess the nuts on the bolts backed all the way out and fell off inside my hatch from all the vibrations over time. I got some new ones and replaced them. One had also fallen off the bolt of one of my outter taillights so I replaced that one too and torqued em all down pretty good.
^niice, that is on my list upcoming items to get.
did you buy that from ecs?
its hard for me to drop $$ like that just pedals
id be happy with finding a wrecked gti or gli and salvage that
I did some high speed testing today, the car passed with flying colors :laugh:
a bird crapped on the door handle while I was at work, dirty bird
She gets a car wash later tonight :thumbup:
got my USP testpipe delivered today and plan to put it in tomrrow if the weather holds up. and this weekend im cambering my rears so i dont rub anymore, replacing my fuel fitler, and throwing in a lightweight crank pulley. cant wait for spring to be here
Tried to install EVOM CAI, but failed (2nd try). Apparently, EVOM didn't consider that the '09 car don't have MAF. Therefore, I tried to install a rubber hose where that MAF supposed to go, annnnnd the result was disappointing.
I think I might do away with CAI
^ looks good bro, you plan on relocating your fuse box as well?
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