- Replace seperated CV boot.
- Install 3 inch downpipe.
- Determine which front caliper is getting hung up (may say fug it and spring for a bbk, not sure yet).
- STOP FINDING BROKEN PARTS ON MY TT (not sure this will ever happen)!
- Install New South Preformance intake mani gasket.
- Install euro headlight switch.
- Install hoses (breather, boost, induction).
- Get bumpers fixed (minor damage on front and rear).
- Find and fix annoying rattle.... CHECK!
- Find the fix for P1335 (yes I'm STILL working on this).
- Install wheel spacers.
- Put summer wheels on.
- Install clear corners.
- Go to as many shows/events as physically possible!
- Install front and rear swaybars.... CHECK! (Thanks Tom and Chris!)
- Replace cylinder head cover gasket... CHECK!
- New plugs and coil packs... CHECK!
- Bolt cutter fuel rail mod & wipe oil off of injectors... CHECK! (Thanks Tom!)
- Sprain thumb while trying to remove stubborn bolt under intake mani... CHECK!
- Discover tons of ripped hoses (breather, boost, induction)... CHECK!
- Take 400 gritt sandpaper to exhaust tip, and marvel in it's now shiny state... CHECK!

We like pictures, no?

 

Becca, long time no see! I'm glad to see that your TT is still running well (sounds like it will be even better soon)

I can do a search, but what's included in the bolt cutter fuel rail mod?

 

Lets see....

Build a 180q catback for a fellow TT'er
Build ic piping for my new setup
Install custom 35r turbo setup
build dp for said setup
install Tapp 1000cc injector file mafless ecu
Swap to AWP acc harness to use said ecu
Build new catchans
install new coilovers

 

I had forgotten about this thread. Here's a little update.

- Get an alignment.
- Get new tires mounted and balanced.
- Install euro headlight switch.
- Get bumpers fixed (minor damage on front and rear).
- Find the fix for P1335 (yes I'm STILL working on this).
- Put summer wheels on.
- Install clear corners.
- Go to as many shows/events as physically possible!
- STOP FINDING BROKEN PARTS ON MY TT (not sure this will ever happen)!
- Install New South Preformance intake mani gasket... CHECK!
- Install new ball joints... CHECK!
- Replace seperated CV boot... CHECK!
- Install 3 inch downpipe... CHECK!
- Install k-sport 8-pot calipers, 2 piece 13 inch slotted rotors and SS lines... CHECK!
- Install hoses (breather, boost, induction)... CHECK!
- Install wheel spacers... CHECK!
- Find and fix annoying rattle.... CHECK!
- Install front and rear swaybars.... CHECK! (Thanks Tom and Chris!)
- Replace cylinder head cover gasket... CHECK!
- New plugs and coil packs... CHECK!
- Bolt cutter fuel rail mod & wipe oil off of injectors... CHECK! (Thanks Tom!)
- Sprain thumb while trying to remove stubborn bolt under intake mani... CHECK!
- Discover tons of ripped hoses (breather, boost, induction)... CHECK!
- Take 400 gritt sandpaper to exhaust tip, and marvel in it's now shiny state... CHECK!



That picture is already outdated. Considering my engine bay is completely put back together.
But what is that shine coming from my intake manifold you ask?
Oh no that was not just the flash from my camera, or the glare from the sun! No no no!
That is what happens when you take an electric wire brush to your intake manifold my friends.
Put your 's on!

 

Oh yeah...
Racer: You can see the "bolt cutter fuel rail mod" in that pic.
It's just moving the wires for the fuel rail. Nicknamed it the bolt cutter mod because bolt cutters were used on that little piece between the metal fuel lines to move the wires to the other side.

 

My list:
*oil change
*bbk
*mkII ish front end with new style grill.
*tint the tails(still debating if I should do it or not).
*RSB
*suede headliner, pillars
*stereo head unit/iPhone connection for the visor mount
*replace all the crappy stock speakers with some good ****.
*b&m shifter to get rid of the slop.
*new rear tires(needed badly!)

 

Hmm.. Upon return from this "wonderful" Iraqi desert next spring:

Buy/Install better rods
Buy/Install AEB Head
Buy/Install GT3076R and necessary equipment

I guess I could just say full engine build with all "bells and whistles" including Engine Management (any good E.M. Tuners in North Alabama?)

Fix the Wind Deflector (back glass) motor
Figure out the rattle around 2.5k-3k rpm (glad to see I'm not the only one)
Purchase nice wheels and tires (Yay for Ebay: 18 Drag Dr-9 Black w/polish lip and Nankang tires..tread looked good)
Brake upgrade
Suspension upgrade (coilovers, sway bars, etc)
Look into a lambo door kit (knock it all you like.. I think it looks pretty neat)

That'll keep me busy for a good while at least until my next deployment.

 

hunTTsvegas: Come back soon and safe! Can't wait to read about your build once you do!

Think my only bolt on remaining is a cat-back...


- Get an alignment.
- Get new tires mounted and balanced... CHECK!
- Install euro headlight switch... CHECK!
- Get bumpers fixed (minor damage on front and rear)... CHECK!
- Find the fix for P1335 (yes I'm STILL working on this)... Not sure, but it hasn't come back yet (cross your fingers).
- Put summer wheels on... CHECK!
- Install clear corners... CHECK!
- Go to as many shows/events as physically possible!
- STOP FINDING BROKEN PARTS ON MY TT (not sure this will ever happen)!
- Install New South Preformance intake mani gasket... CHECK!
- Install new ball joints... CHECK!
- Replace seperated CV boot... CHECK!
- Install 3 inch downpipe... CHECK!
- Install k-sport 8-pot calipers, 2 piece 13 inch slotted rotors and SS lines... CHECK!
- Install hoses (breather, boost, induction)... CHECK!
- Install wheel spacers... CHECK!
- Find and fix annoying rattle.... CHECK!
- Install front and rear swaybars.... CHECK! (Thanks Tom and Chris!)
- Replace cylinder head cover gasket... CHECK!
- New plugs and coil packs... CHECK!
- Bolt cutter fuel rail mod & wipe oil off of injectors... CHECK! (Thanks Tom!)
- Sprain thumb while trying to remove stubborn bolt under intake mani... CHECK!
- Discover tons of ripped hoses (breather, boost, induction)... CHECK!
- Take 400 gritt sandpaper to exhaust tip, and marvel in it's now shiny state... CHECK!

 

How did you go through all your hoses to find broken stuff? Did you test under pressure? I think that's where I'm losing power.

 

One by one basically. The vac layout is a little different on a 180 compared to a 225. So while I had the engine bay apart I figured it was a good time to check everything else out. Not to mention the large amount of oily gunk surrounding the pcv system... Most of the hoses were visibly ripped, torn, or starting to crack. Decided it would be a good idea to just replace them all.

The vac hoses are expensive as hell though! I easily spent over $300 on vac hoses alone, but it had to be done.