Injen1us
Drag Race Newbie
I am honestly a bit frustrated that only recently did I really value the benefits of stiffer bushings on my shifter. There really is not a lot of talk about them considering how big a difference they make
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I am honestly a bit frustrated that only recently did I really value the benefits of stiffer bushings on my shifter. There really is not a lot of talk about them considering how big a difference they make
Tony48
Go Kart Champion
Agreed. They're small upgrades that have a significant effect. The shifter shaft bushing from Diesel Geek was a huge upgrade and it's a single plastic bushing.
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
^ It really is. The super slider they make too. There's only two other bushings they make that I don't have. Let's all pull the trigger together
deep.mit
Go Kart Champion
Still looks beautiful!
Injen1us
Drag Race Newbie
Just purchased a new 42DD turboback exhaust.
Years ago I bought a SS Apr downpipe when I went stage 2. Later on I wanted more sound but didnt want to spring for the Apr catback (#santabeard). I bought a 42DD aluminized steel cat and had them welded.
I know what happens when you weld two different metals together. I just knew it would be something I dont have to deal with for a while.
Well here we are. The weld is getting weak and the years of driving my car in the winter (Germany and Oregon) have caused rust deposits on the aluminized steel.
I love 42DD. American business that makes excellent products. So I went with their Turboback setup (with cat and no resonator). SS this time because they are offering a FREE SS UPGRADE!
Good time to be buying!
Years ago I bought a SS Apr downpipe when I went stage 2. Later on I wanted more sound but didnt want to spring for the Apr catback (#santabeard). I bought a 42DD aluminized steel cat and had them welded.
I know what happens when you weld two different metals together. I just knew it would be something I dont have to deal with for a while.
Well here we are. The weld is getting weak and the years of driving my car in the winter (Germany and Oregon) have caused rust deposits on the aluminized steel.
I love 42DD. American business that makes excellent products. So I went with their Turboback setup (with cat and no resonator). SS this time because they are offering a FREE SS UPGRADE!
Good time to be buying!
usefulidiot
Go Kart Champion
Car looks like glass dude, amazing detailing....love sunken treasure finish on the new shoes. I'm about to order Enkei Tfr's in a similar finish.
Injen1us
Drag Race Newbie
Thanks bro! Love my Enkeis that these are replacing. Tried and true!
Mk6Autobahn
Autocross Champion
Wow I just realized I've been subscribed to you on Youtube since 2018 and just made the connection that you're on the forums. Almost everything I've planned for my GTI has been based off your build or feedback on parts you've tried.
Injen1us
Drag Race Newbie
Thanks bro! I actually am planning on finally doing some more content on that channel. I was gone for a while overseas away from the car. Then I got a job that did not pay so well so i couldnt really make any note worthy content. Then pandemic. lol.
But changes are happening now!
I use to be a moderator on Mk6 drivers group on facebook. But i ditched fb about a year or so ago.
I hope some of the mods i steered you towards are working out brother!
Mk6Autobahn
Autocross Champion
I'm excited to hear this! Looking forward to some awesome content.
And yes, I have been trying to keep it pretty "functional" in terms of what I put on, while also trying to go for the high quality parts that I can snag off the forums and going with the flow sort of. It's definitely an interesting build thus far. I don't think I'll sell this car I just have so many things that I like about it. Crafting my own slice of perfection haha.
I recently scooped up a KO4 kit after rewatching some of your old racing videos
Injen1us
Drag Race Newbie
I'm excited to hear this! Looking forward to some awesome content.
And yes, I have been trying to keep it pretty "functional" in terms of what I put on, while also trying to go for the high quality parts that I can snag off the forums and going with the flow sort of. It's definitely an interesting build thus far. I don't think I'll sell this car I just have so many things that I like about it. Crafting my own slice of perfection haha.
I recently scooped up a KO4 kit after rewatching some of your old racing videos
Honestly man its the right amount of power for this platform. Glad you got your hands on one!
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
While I agree it's the right amount of power I don't know if I'd put a k04 on again if I could do it again. They run so hot, id put a bigger turbo on and de-,tune it to around the same power.
Mk6Autobahn
Autocross Champion
That’s been my only concern, especially since I could feel awful heat soak at stock power in these TX summers. I hope WM and a big IE IC can help a bit.
Completely stock, I saw my IATs hit around 187F once in stop-and-go traffic in Houston