IWMTom
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Coming home lights?
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MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"
- Thread starter phant0m
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Coming home lights?
Is it honestly necessary to upgrade the intake before going to stage 2 unitronic from stock if I have the downpipe? I'll pick up an intercooler before the tuning as well. I can't find any good threads where it says it's necessary to upgrade the intake before tuning.
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imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
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- Ohio
No. IIRC the world record MK7 is (or was) running a stock intake
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Thanks. do you know why they suggest the upgrade before running then?
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imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Ohio
Because they can squeeze more money out of you
My Golf makes a strange noise just after start up on warm/humid days. It does not seem to do this on dry days even if the temperature is about the same. It sort of sounds like a belt slipping but after discovering humidity levels effect it I am even more clueless. I did bring up this noise last time it was at the dealer and they were unable to reproduce it probably because it wasn't the right weather conditions. Any ideas?
I've searched and read, but I need more specific help...
I installed a CTS downpipe as a supportive mod and preparation for the future. Not ready to tune yet because I figure I'll need to do a clutch at the same time.
I installed the CTS O2 sensor spacer at the same time. The CTS downpipe puts the O2 sensor at the bottom of the curve where the stock first cat is. Drove a few hundred miles before I got a Check-Engine Light. I knew this was a likelyhood.
I read and cleared the CEL and since then, it has given me a light about every 40 miles.
The codes I have seen:
one P2270 - O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
many P013E - O2 Sensor Delayed Response Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
one P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
I've tried putting the CTS spacer at different angles. I've even tried running without a spacer. None of that helped.
I've heard various reports of people having luck with these spacers:
- 42 Draft Designs O2 Sensor Spacer
- Amazon 90 degree angled O2 CEL Fix (available from multiple makers)
I've also heard that there are some spacers out there that have a tiny catalyst in the path to the sensor.
I would like to get something that works without spending the money to buy a drawer full of these options to find a fix.
Can anyone tell me what would be the best option and how I should position it in on the pipe? Is there any way to disable these CELs without a full blown tune?
I installed a CTS downpipe as a supportive mod and preparation for the future. Not ready to tune yet because I figure I'll need to do a clutch at the same time.
I installed the CTS O2 sensor spacer at the same time. The CTS downpipe puts the O2 sensor at the bottom of the curve where the stock first cat is. Drove a few hundred miles before I got a Check-Engine Light. I knew this was a likelyhood.
I read and cleared the CEL and since then, it has given me a light about every 40 miles.
The codes I have seen:
one P2270 - O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
many P013E - O2 Sensor Delayed Response Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
one P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
I've tried putting the CTS spacer at different angles. I've even tried running without a spacer. None of that helped.
I've heard various reports of people having luck with these spacers:
- 42 Draft Designs O2 Sensor Spacer
- Amazon 90 degree angled O2 CEL Fix (available from multiple makers)
I've also heard that there are some spacers out there that have a tiny catalyst in the path to the sensor.
I would like to get something that works without spending the money to buy a drawer full of these options to find a fix.
Can anyone tell me what would be the best option and how I should position it in on the pipe? Is there any way to disable these CELs without a full blown tune?
austinkoeppen
New member
What bulb do I need for right drl, I have the lighting package.
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imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Ohio
This will open up Pandoras box. I wait til 180°F. Some don't wait at all (modern oil provides enough lubrication at all temps blah blah blah). Personal preference really.
mk7_bk
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Philadelphia Area
The cars always pushing boost unless your at a redlight... ect. I would say dont go WOT before 180 oil temp. Soooo I second what was said about... blah blah
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imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Ohio
I get what you're saying. Generally when people talk about when they "boost", they are talking about high boost/power scenarios. The turbo is going to spin all the time. Just not under heavy load like it does under WOT