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- 2009 VW GTI
junker, how much did those cost and where did you order them?
I thought those were EU parts only?
I thought those were EU parts only?
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aerodynamics?
- Thread starter the bruce
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Yeah, they are. WorldImpex can import any part from Germany if you have the part numbers. Thanks Bruce :thumbsup:
A good strategy is to use 1stvwparts.com for parts or mounting hardware available in the US (if you are doing an order with them anyway) and then use WorldImpex or ECS for the Euro parts.
The vents were $36 each and the alloy sleeves were $11 each (can maybe be substituted?). So everything came to $98.50, but would only be about $76 if it turns out that we don't need the sleeves. I'll keep you posted on the install in about a week or so when I do the full front brake job.
P.S.: In case you are wondering how these things work...it looks like the fender liner channel than runs toward the brakes hits this thing pretty much straight on, and then out through the brake and wheel.
Rear Axle Cover Installed
It was a little more work than I expected, but the rear axle cover from the European TDI BlueMotion has finally been installed!
My car lacked the stud on the driver's side of the rear axle required mount the cover, so I drilled a hole and used JB Weld to install the stud. JB Weld does take 12-24 hours to cure, so I used electrical tape to hold it in place overnight. It turned out that the threads on the stud are actually not long enough.
The reason is that the collar on the plastic nut + the shield + the space before threads actually start take up maybe 8mm. You can just flip the plastic nut upside down, but I went and used a Dremel to remove the washer section from the plastic nut. Another solution might be to leave the stud out about 3mm when the JB Weld cures. After that, it was a 5 minute install and it looks like it will really help the underbody airflow from running into the rear axle, the rear suspension, and the inside of the rear valence. :thumbsup:
It was a little more work than I expected, but the rear axle cover from the European TDI BlueMotion has finally been installed!
My car lacked the stud on the driver's side of the rear axle required mount the cover, so I drilled a hole and used JB Weld to install the stud. JB Weld does take 12-24 hours to cure, so I used electrical tape to hold it in place overnight. It turned out that the threads on the stud are actually not long enough.
The reason is that the collar on the plastic nut + the shield + the space before threads actually start take up maybe 8mm. You can just flip the plastic nut upside down, but I went and used a Dremel to remove the washer section from the plastic nut. Another solution might be to leave the stud out about 3mm when the JB Weld cures. After that, it was a 5 minute install and it looks like it will really help the underbody airflow from running into the rear axle, the rear suspension, and the inside of the rear valence. :thumbsup:Attachments
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hey bruce, ive read the thread that you said that vw racing tested two front spoilers. votex and rieger. which one of the 2 do you think it creates more drag? ... what do you think about the thunderbunny front? you think those open grills and no lip hurts its performance at higher speeds? ...
I said the Votex and the VW Racing were developed in the wind tunnel.
The Rieger looks very similar to the VW Racing (I don't know if it's the same).
I guess the VW Racing (and the Rieger) creates both more downforce and
lower drag than the Votex but I like the understatement look of the Votex.
The Thunderbunny seems to be as low as the VW Racing, but a has a different
shape. I suspect the aerodynamic properties to be similar. I will help to close
the open fog grills though (or use them for brake ventilation if that is your bigger
concern).
daigo
Oval Newbie
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- Kuwana City, Mie Pref. JAPAN
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- Mkv GTI
if your car is DSG, be aware of DSG fuild temperature.
itll slow down when temp exceeds around 130C.
havent had that issue in autoX yet ... idk how long the track my friends want to go is ... but lets say 1.5 miles. would you say a session of an hr would overheat it? ...
TXBDan
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Do you guys know if any of these underbody parts would be compatible with the MK6 GTI? I suppose the MK6 R would have the longer front underbody cover that should work.
Great info! Thanks!
Great info! Thanks!
Mk.6 = Mk.5.1 :23:
I don't know if the Mk.VI R comes with the engine undertray factory fitted, but I guess
most Mk.V R32 came with it.
The only important difference is between FWD and AWD. The rear parts can not be
fitted to AWD models.
I don't know if the Mk.VI R comes with the engine undertray factory fitted, but I guess
most Mk.V R32 came with it.
The only important difference is between FWD and AWD. The rear parts can not be
fitted to AWD models.
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bostonaudi
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- Charleston, SC
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- 1995 BMW M3
Another front lip spoiler option from Germany:
http://www.namotorsports.net/JMS/Body-Kits/Front-Bumpers-Lips/Part-Number=JM2759400
http://www.namotorsports.net/JMS/Body-Kits/Front-Bumpers-Lips/Part-Number=JM2759400
bostonaudi
Go Kart Champion
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- Charleston, SC
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- 1995 BMW M3
Looking at ordering the front brake shields.
vent 8P0 863 149 A and 150A 13,25€
dust shield 8J0 615 311 E and 312E 23,15€ (for 370 mm rotors)
bolt 2x N104 222 03
nut 2x N 907 611 02
tube 2x 8J0 864 133 A
I don't need the dust shields do I? I take it you need to remove the current shields to make this effective. I'm running R32 brakes on TT control arms so hoping these bolt right on.
vent 8P0 863 149 A and 150A 13,25€
dust shield 8J0 615 311 E and 312E 23,15€ (for 370 mm rotors)
bolt 2x N104 222 03
nut 2x N 907 611 02
tube 2x 8J0 864 133 A
I don't need the dust shields do I? I take it you need to remove the current shields to make this effective. I'm running R32 brakes on TT control arms so hoping these bolt right on.