kkingma
Ready to race!
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
I installed the BA rear sway on my Golf and it was a huge improvement. I think you'll enjoy it. The BA bar has a thicker sidewalk than the other 21.7 bar. You made a good choice!
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DIY GTI (1.8t Tsi)
- Thread starter murtaza911
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Bäsemödel
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Lancaster PA
Great to know. It's my next mod. You kept the OEM end links?
Here is the stock RSB from the 1.8T (top, dirty), and the larger GTI RSB (Bottom, shiny)
The stock RSB on the 1.8T is a 19mm bar, an I assume the wall thickness is somewhere around 2.5 or 2.6mm.
This uprated GTI RSB is technically 21.7mm x 3.6mm wall thickness. This should prove to be a nice, subtle but noticeable OEM+ upgrade suitable for a DD that gets driven spiritedly
Also notice how much 'shorter' the CS RSB is compared to stock - this should definitely prove to tighten things up where it counts, and be a nice compliment to the DG springs.
No muss no fuss, bar bolts straight up - OEM+
The stock RSB on the 1.8T is a 19mm bar, an I assume the wall thickness is somewhere around 2.5 or 2.6mm.
This uprated GTI RSB is technically 21.7mm x 3.6mm wall thickness. This should prove to be a nice, subtle but noticeable OEM+ upgrade suitable for a DD that gets driven spiritedly
Also notice how much 'shorter' the CS RSB is compared to stock - this should definitely prove to tighten things up where it counts, and be a nice compliment to the DG springs.
No muss no fuss, bar bolts straight up - OEM+
kkingma
Ready to race!
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
I kept my OEM endlinks. Everyone said "they're fine unless they're broken, or you've dramatically lowered your car"
murtaza911
Ready to race!
- Location
- Ontario Canada
I did resume the endlinks. It's an oem sway bar so I assumed oem endlinks would be fine .
Just finished installing the sway bar. Pretty painless install. I did damage the boot on one of the end links gough. Luckily I was able to get the boot back on and seems to be fine.
Took the car for a quick drive around some roundabouts in my neighbourhood. It's definitely a noticeable upgrade. The car feels tighter and more sporty all around.
. Just finished installing the sway bar. Pretty painless install. I did damage the boot on one of the end links gough. Luckily I was able to get the boot back on and seems to be fine.
Took the car for a quick drive around some roundabouts in my neighbourhood. It's definitely a noticeable upgrade. The car feels tighter and more sporty all around.
NinjaTune
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Great thread! Amazing car. Just got myself a gti valance, and got the CTS turbo catback for $400 from a guy I know who upgraded from a GTI to an R. Stoked to put it on. Waiting for a good day to install my VWR springs. Tired of carrying around a ladder to get in and out of my car.
Definitely keeping this thread in mind as I continue to mod.
Definitely keeping this thread in mind as I continue to mod.
murtaza911
Ready to race!
- Location
- Ontario Canada
Thanks! I'm on VWR springs as well, but I wish it was a bit lower. I may be changing to coilovers next year.
I'm also thinking of picking up some Rotiform LSR 1 piece wheels in gold.. Thoughts? I really like them, but they are very similar to my current wheels. Worth spending the money?
NinjaTune
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
I hear that! I got a great deal so I couldn't pass them up. I just cant be at stock height anymore. Definitely get coils. I would need ones that don't seize in the winter because -20 for 6 months and 5' of snow is not uncommon. So slightly out of budget for now.Thanks! I'm on VWR springs as well, but I wish it was a bit lower. I may be changing to coilovers next year.
I'm also thinking of picking up some Rotiform LSR 1 piece wheels in gold.. Thoughts? I really like them, but they are very similar to my current wheels. Worth spending the money?
I like those for sure! I love the gold faced wheels, they just mesh so nicely with white. I'd say do it, if you really want 'em! I'm personally more drawn to them than your current wheels.
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murtaza911
Ready to race!
- Location
- Ontario Canada
Picked up an ebay intake (injen clone) from somone today.
While I was out, I got wind of an IS20 for sale... So I bought it.
I'll be installing the intake tomorrow for some extra wooshing noises.
IS20 will be installed soon. Need to upgrade JB1 to JB4 first.
While I was out, I got wind of an IS20 for sale... So I bought it
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I'll be installing the intake tomorrow for some extra wooshing noises.
IS20 will be installed soon. Need to upgrade JB1 to JB4 first
.Picked up an ebay intake (injen clone) from somone today.
While I was out, I got wind of an IS20 for sale... So I bought it
I'll be installing the intake tomorrow for some extra wooshing noises.
IS20 will be installed soon. Need to upgrade JB1 to JB4 first
Club Wolfsburg Turbo
MonkeyMD
Autocross Champion
Picked up an ebay intake (injen clone) from somone today.
While I was out, I got wind of an IS20 for sale... So I bought it
I'll be installing the intake tomorrow for some extra wooshing noises.
IS20 will be installed soon. Need to upgrade JB1 to JB4 first
Another tsi20! Excited to see the result.
Will you be installing yourself?
murtaza911
Ready to race!
- Location
- Ontario Canada
Yup! Wasn't planning on it or anything. Saw the post, I was already half way there in Kitchener. Figured why not
.Yeah looking forward to it. My goal is to be around 300HP. I know I'll need a few more things, but I'm hoping JB4 will be enough to get me there (as far as tuning goes).
As for install, not sure yet. I'd like to do it my self, and MeltedSolids guide is super helpful. But I'm not sure if I want to deal with this. I've done turbo installs on other cars, but I tend to break things in the process and not sure I want to do that on a new(er) car
.Looks familiar....lol
Enjoy it and like I said if you have any issues let me know.
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murtaza911
Ready to race!
- Location
- Ontario Canada
Lol I used the picture you sent me
Thanks again, can't wait to get this on. I can finally roll with the cool kids
Do you plan to get this turbo balanced before installation? I'd suggest it. Many people have gotten IS38's balanced before installing on their GTI, to find they were a wide margin out of what should be considered "within acceptable range" of variance for a from-the-factory part. It basically seems that the QC on the turbos is the reason they fail, not due to an inherent design flaw. Probably worth the ~$150 to get it balanced, for peace of mind/reliability etc.