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~Driving LHD in a RHD country~ Hatchs' Build Thread

HatchFanatic06

HatchFanatic06

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Well today part 1 of 2 of my exhaust came in today:



Just the Cat-Back:



So shiny:



Now hopefully the DP comes in so i can install both and enjoy my stg 2!!
 
smrtypants44

smrtypants44

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I'm surprised that you didn't have to get headlight washers installed as part of your "make it up to UK spec". But looking good!
 
HatchFanatic06

HatchFanatic06

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smrtypants44 said:
I'm surprised that you didn't have to get headlight washers installed as part of your "make it up to UK spec". But looking good!
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Yea it was something i was looking into because a law in the UK is that if your headlights are a certain lumen level they are required to have cleaners. As i have xenons i thought i would fall under that category. But the only thing that ended up being required was a rear fog. Sadly the people who did it kind of ghetto rigged it. So when i get the LED tails ill have to tackle that tail light wiring; hopefully its not as bad as i'm thinking it may be.
 
Krazy_Z

Krazy_Z

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When does your car go in for its first MOT?
 
HatchFanatic06

HatchFanatic06

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Krazy_Z said:
When does your car go in for its first MOT?
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not quite sure,i did my SVA in jan. so my MOT should be due in jan as well? dude to be honest i totally forgot how it worked........ However not sure if ill pass with the new High flow cat on APRs TBE...... Then again i doubt it would be hard to find someone willing to pass it especially around the base.
 
CrzyP

CrzyP

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I had a 3 in GHL DP on my mk4 with APR software and I passed. Make sure you have that test pipe/cat delete file so you won't throw any codes. I did all my MOTs at Mildenhall Tyre & Auto. I recommend those guys in the future.
 
smrtypants44

smrtypants44

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HatchFanatic06 said:
Yea it was something i was looking into because a law in the UK is that if your headlights are a certain lumen level they are required to have cleaners. As i have xenons i thought i would fall under that category. But the only thing that ended up being required was a rear fog. Sadly the people who did it kind of ghetto rigged it. So when i get the LED tails ill have to tackle that tail light wiring; hopefully its not as bad as i'm thinking it may be.
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I think all it involves is moving some CECM pins around and coding. I wish I would have gotten the rear fog tails.
 
HatchFanatic06

HatchFanatic06

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Well finally got my TBE in and went to install it, unfortunately i broke a stud off the turbo (sheared.) ordered 4 new studs (just in case.).

On another note went to Santa Pod Raceway today for GTI Fest, didnt actually take any pictures there was too caught up with the 1/4 track. Did however take a few pics after i had gotten back. Enjoy:





Exhaust is still off a tad, but ran out of time with my helper when i was installing it. Will be fixing it proper this comming up weekend when i replace the stud.
 
HatchFanatic06

HatchFanatic06

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CrzyP said:
You should swap out your plates to the Euro size
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I thought about it but my front doesn't have any holes and i wanna keep it that way haha.

Peteriroc said:
Great mods :w00t:.. I take a seat :thumbsup:
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thank you kind sir.

*Update 10/27/2011*

So if its not one thing its another, I either have my car with parts in the post, or i have the parts and no car haha. Pick my car up tomorrow from the body shop but these little toys came in the mail today:




p3 boost gauge :happyanim:

and



Forge DV spacer. I realize people either hate it or love it, personally i can't hear my turbo as much with the new exhaust (which i love). But i just want to be reminded that theres a turbo in there; other then the fact that the car pulls like a beast haha. We'll see how i like it after i install tomorrow.


As for what's next I'm torn, any suggestions? Looking at:

Southbend silent stg 3 daily clutch
APR intercooler
Wheels (Tarmacs)
Golf-R tails

I'm big on cosmetics but i've made the choice to start saving for stage 3. So i'm leaning more towards starting to get the last two supporting mods i need (at a minimum.) instead of getting the cosmetics.


Will also include videos tomorrow of the boost gauge and dv spacer in action.


-Sean
 
Krazy_Z

Krazy_Z

Go Kart Champion
good stuff dude. We need to get together sometime and do a APR vs GIAC run ;) :lol: Does that gauge require a boost tap or is it all ODBII?
 
Krazy_Z

Krazy_Z

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Awesome! I can't wait to see it in action man.
 
V

VWGTI2011

Passed Driver's Ed
HatchFanatic06 said:
Well finally got my TBE in and went to install it, unfortunately i broke a stud off the turbo (sheared.) ordered 4 new studs (just in case.).

On another note went to Santa Pod Raceway today for GTI Fest, didnt actually take any pictures there was too caught up with the 1/4 track. Did however take a few pics after i had gotten back. Enjoy:





Exhaust is still off a tad, but ran out of time with my helper when i was installing it. Will be fixing it proper this comming up weekend when i replace the stud.
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Sweet ride dude! You ever in the norwich area? You would show all the douches up who think there gti's are quick lol!
 
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