MHS216
Anchors Aweigh
- Location
- All over the place...
- Car(s)
- UG GTI 2006
So I got it in the mail today. I used the Jack that came with the car to raise it up. I know you aren't supposed to do this, but I'm a risk-taker, and thats all I have. It lifts the car plenty, as most of the work you're doing is next to the right front wheel.
The electrical solenoid pops right off with a little pressure in the right area. After this you just have to undo 3 bolts. This was a little tough, just because you're weaving and winding your hands through a bunch of shit hanging in front of your work area. The 3rd bolt is hard because it's directly behind the DV, so you're blind.
When I say it's hard, it's not difficult to find anything, it's difficult to be able to get enough torque to undo the bolts with so little room. I ended up using a little right-angle allen key. This gave me more room to move. It takes a long time when you get like a quarter turn each time.
Reassembly is easy. Make sure you replace the "whistle" before screwing back together. I wasn't sure whether it was supposed to go back into the spacer or not, so I put it back in and got lucky. The instructions aren't real clear on that so just be aware.
As far as sound. it's pretty nice. As many have said, with the windows up and radio on it sounds like stock. With the radio off and the windows down it is loud, or at least extremely audible. It blows every time you let up on the gas, and sometimes for no reason.
I'm real happy overall. It's purely a gimmack, but it gives you a good sound and the feel that you got a nice turbo setup.:burnrubber:
The electrical solenoid pops right off with a little pressure in the right area. After this you just have to undo 3 bolts. This was a little tough, just because you're weaving and winding your hands through a bunch of shit hanging in front of your work area. The 3rd bolt is hard because it's directly behind the DV, so you're blind.
When I say it's hard, it's not difficult to find anything, it's difficult to be able to get enough torque to undo the bolts with so little room. I ended up using a little right-angle allen key. This gave me more room to move. It takes a long time when you get like a quarter turn each time.
Reassembly is easy. Make sure you replace the "whistle" before screwing back together. I wasn't sure whether it was supposed to go back into the spacer or not, so I put it back in and got lucky. The instructions aren't real clear on that so just be aware.
As far as sound. it's pretty nice. As many have said, with the windows up and radio on it sounds like stock. With the radio off and the windows down it is loud, or at least extremely audible. It blows every time you let up on the gas, and sometimes for no reason.
I'm real happy overall. It's purely a gimmack, but it gives you a good sound and the feel that you got a nice turbo setup.:burnrubber: