El_bigote_AJ
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI bunny
Def. Don’t do that.
that's like just blackening the VW giant butthole on the rear hatch.....nah, just put buttholes on em. Got mine on ebay for like $10
Which color did that end up with? I’m really liking it for the passat
Oh my god. You turned my world around. Hehe.
Latte... kale juice... short pants...EQT...DSG...rear wiper delete....FMIC....landscape.....
They’ll send a free sample so you can see it in person too!Which color did that end up with? I’m really liking it for the passat
That's what I'm thinking. At least until after winter.At least wait until it's broken in lol
Did you just buy the latest revision of the DV from a VW dealer?Took the day off to enjoy the beautiful weather and take care of a few things on the GTI:
- Some basic brake maintenance. Removed all the pads and calipers, cleaned the slide pins and holes, re-greased the pins, replaced the pin boots, cleaned up the calipers and pads, re-greased the pad backs and clips. Everything is smooth as silk. Pads and rotors look to be wearing fine.
- Replaced my diverter valve. I had a feeling this had been a rising issue for a while. It was starting to make a louder honk/squeak when releasing pressure, and lately I was getting fairly inconsistent spool times. Sometimes the car would get that normal "rubberband" feeling you get when the IS20 spools up, and other times the spool would feel slower or choppy. I wasn't getting any codes, but I could see a difference in the shape of the boost curve when logging that backed up what I was feeling. The OEM DV replacement was inexpensive, so worth a shot, even if just for preventative maintenance. Old one was definitely sticking a bit and didn’t have smooth operation. New one is great! What a difference! Feels so much more consistent now under full and partial throttle.
- Good oppo to inspect inlet side of the turbo. Looks super super clean. No shaft play. Inside was spotless and the screw for the inlet tube was not all the way tight. Wondering if the turbo was replaced at some point earlier in its life…
- Put some threadlock on my catch can mount. It has a tendency to work itself loose over time and start rattling.