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Go Kart Champion
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- Lancaster PA
yeah I was worried that powering the two lights directly off the BCM on channels that were never intended to be used for a 55w lamp would get me into that circuit protection issue...
yeah I was worried that powering the two lights directly off the BCM on channels that were never intended to be used for a 55w lamp would get me into that circuit protection issue...
i drilled mine out. Far better approach than melting id think! good luck!
First time reading up on this build thread in 6 months... Just read start to finish and very much enjoyed all the modifications. Makes me eager to get going on mine. Those Peelers are gorgeous, and that spoiler & exhaust! I'm saving money for now and went with some spoiler fins instead of the full spoiler. Any reason you went with Helix as opposed to Ed's reps? Was torn between the two but Ed's reps appear to be the forum favourite. If you get the chance you should have a look at @christ_bon on Instagram to see a lovely red TSI. Anyhow, can't wait to see what you do next, perhaps LED tails? Cheers
oh im quite familiar with his car... he has done some things id like to do someday... interior swap is a big one!
thanks for the kind words! I went with helix over eds because of price at the time... however, if i were to do it again, id wait to find someone selling a used set of either and jump on them...
LED tails are in the future as is a DP... bilstein shocks should be here before the end of my lifetime (stupid backorder)... i also need tires before inspection...
Only issue I’ve had with the helix units is the clear coat peeling... and they were 500 new... you can get them used for 300 or so...
This may be controversial but I actually don’t like the 7.5 tails as much as the 7 euro tails... I just think they look better...
That's how I feel about turbo install. I'm pretty handy with tools but never did a turbo install. Usually I try to read up or watch some instructional videos before attempting a project I'm not familiar with but in this case screwing something up with a turbo can be costly. There are no good install videos either. Yes, there is a IS20 install guide for 1.8T on the forum but I'm still leaning towards having a shop do it.So small change of plans... due to time restraints as well as the knowledge that we could mess something up, I elected to not do the turbo myself but have my local trusted shop take care of the install. They graciously used the parts I supplied which many places wont do. It wasnt cheap but it wasnt crazy but its done right by a pro...which, even thought i like to think i am, i am not...
downpipe will be installed upon return from vacation this week... excited to report back on how it feels!