Project Car / Motorbike thread. Let's see 'em.

leitch

leitch

Feelin' a bit rrranty
The mkV GTI is fantastic. With basic handling mods and a stage 1 tune (~190kw) they're an awesome car to drive. The DSG box is great, but yes expensive to fix if it fails. Regular maintenance and awareness of existence of any recall issues is usually enough to prevent large scale failures, though. That said, there are usually a few manuals around so that's always an option too.

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Also look at the Pirelli edition - it has the (bigger) K04 turbo same as the S3 and new Golf R giving it more stock power/torque (and more potential for tuning) along with nice cosmetic/styling touches like the colour coded valances and the Pirelli interior. Not sure where you're located but this'd be nice... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/... 1282 1216&silo=Stock&find=GTI Pirelli|CarAll
 
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richie_gt

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leitch said:
The mkV GTI is fantastic. With basic handling mods and a stage 1 tune (~190kw) they're an awesome car to drive. The DSG box is great, but yes expensive to fix if it fails. Regular maintenance and awareness of existence of any recall issues is usually enough to prevent large scale failures, though. That said, there are usually a few manuals around so that's always an option too.

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Also look at the Pirelli edition - it has the (bigger) K04 turbo same as the S3 and new Golf R giving it more stock power/torque (and more potential for tuning) along with nice cosmetic/styling touches like the colour coded valances and the Pirelli interior. Not sure where you're located but this'd be nice... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/... 1282 1216&silo=Stock&find=GTI Pirelli|CarAll
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Cheers for the link mate…I’m in Sydney but it’s a good guide none the less!

Pretty set on DSG, personally I could go for manual but I’ll be sharing the car with the gf and she only drives auto, my compromise is we buy a car with a bit of power as I can’t stand drive auto cars that hardly move!

Preferably I want to find a car with low kms, full service history, extended factory warranty or some sort of ongoing warranty – just some sort of protection against any expensive DSG gearbox dramas!
 
Tomas

Tomas

my mum says im cool
It's funny how beautifully simple the DSG's are internally, yet so disgustingly expensive to get fixed at a audicorp dealer.
 
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richie_gt

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Tomas said:
It's funny how beautifully simple the DSG's are internally, yet so disgustingly expensive to get fixed at a audicorp dealer.
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This is what scares me...I'm not sure if it's enough to scare me off though, if the car had some sort of warranty I would think it would cover any potential disasters wouldn't it?
 
tld_06

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Dutton Mark II, 1600 kent 'rally pack' (big valve head, etc.) Downdraft Weber, Lukey extractors, Mk1 Escort GT dash. 80odd hp and a tad over 600kg!

Trying to locate some period headrest-less bucket seats as the old Triumph seats were beyond repair.
 
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brisneyland

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richie_gt said:
This is what scares me...I'm not sure if it's enough to scare me off though, if the car had some sort of warranty I would think it would cover any potential disasters wouldn't it?
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I've got a DSG - it's been fine. My mate had his repaired under warranty and I've certainly heard stories about failures.

The only thing that really goes wrong with them is the mechatronic unit - a complex and unserviceable collection of electro-mechanical and hydraulic bits and bobs.

I think the part was about 4k from VW last I checked (a few years ago).

I reckon given the number of DSGs on the road that there may well be an aftermarket solution available soon at a lesser price (as in a reconditioned mechatronic unit).

And go to an independent specialist mechanic, the dealers can go and get fucked.

http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_and_audi_dsg_gearbox_ecu.html
 
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Plow King

Plow King

Little bit.
Anyone looking for Tyres bridgestone potenzas are buy 3 and get the 4th free. Got 4 re002s 235 x 45 x 17 for 657 for the set. Quite happy with that
 
Greeny_SA

Greeny_SA

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mxracer92 said:
oh goody a car thread , just down my alley !

everyone loves a van at mx ..
but they are all underpowered and chew too much fuel for their performance

i fixed that .. 2 J Z G T E !




a video in action

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0HHI4o8jFw
and my current other project
toyota chaser jzx100 , removed 2.5 vvti 1jzgte turbo motor
and fitting 2jzgte 3L motor with big single turbo , aiming for about 450 rwhp , and 10's or so quarter mile

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Ha, I didn't know you were on here man :)
 
Greeny_SA

Greeny_SA

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mxracer92 said:
i knew u were , when i saw ya dh bike forsale on aristo forums ..
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:( Didn't want to sell that, but of the V10 and my Torrent 3, the Torrent is the more useful bike over all. I'll get another DH bike eventually, but for now, need to finish that money sink Aristo. Finally ordered the lips for the wheels tonight so it'll soon have rims again. But.............. wider :)

Then just need to buy a fuel pump, install it, and install the cams, cam gears, injectors, haltech, etc. Thinking of running 25psi, so, should make some decent power at last.
 
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Oliver.

Liquid Productions
richie_gt said:
Any VW nuts here?

I’ve been thinking about getting a new car (2[SUP]nd[/SUP] hand) – I like the VW Golf GTI, been scoping Mk V with DSG transmission, are these things reliable?

I can see a bucketload of dribble about DSG on the interweb, people bagging out the transmissions saying they are unreliable, but just as many other people say they are ok?

The look like great value, 08-09 for under $30k!
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I owned one for a bit over a year. Sold it because I am going overseas. Seriously considering just buying another one when I get back.
Mine was a 2005 MKV with DSG. I put 30,000kms on it in 12 months, and besides the oil cap falling off one night (which I just screwed back on), it ran beautifully.
Servicing was cheap (~$400 for non-major, $800 for a major - independent), and the DSG certainly didn't have any problems. Considering it was dealing with 411nm of torque (chip since new in 2005), I was pretty amazed.

With a tune they also haul pretty hard for a (not so) little hatchback. Old mates in their VE SS-V Commodores really hate it when you walk them as they have their right foot welded to the loud pedal.
The power:weight ratio you can achieve for the cost of a software chip is pretty extroadinary, and having 411nm from 1800rpm makes for a lot of fun overtaking on highways.
Took corners quite nicely too. Not quite a Megane I am sure, but great in its own right.
It's just a very fun car, and they react well to being driven hard.
I had nothing but happy days with mine.

I knew quite a few other owners too, all with DSG gearboxes. No issues to report.

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People tell me I talk about VW's too much....
 
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binner

binner

Hath shat hymself
air con tech help

is anyone out there a car air con pro?... I am talking about the installation side of things, just need some clarification on receiver/dryer units and pressure switches...

Cheers Binner

^^^^^ edit ..that automobile (if you can call it that) above is just fucking horrible, radiator placement looks like a lincoln town car going thru the abortion process.......junk.
 
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rone

rone

Eats Squid
binner said:
^^^^ edit ..that automobile (if you can call it that) above is just fucking horrible, radiator placement looks like a lincoln town car going thru the abortion process.......junk.
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I believe the word you are searching for is 'Gopping'
 
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