ChrisGTL - MK1 TDI FR Leon

[ChrisGTL]

Alpine CDA-9812RR

Love this to bits already, such a big step up from my Sony CDX-F7500. This is my first head unit that needs a juicy feed to the battery. Took the lower drivers side dash off to reveal the power block, put my constant live on the right hand side 30A terminal and used the earth point to the right hand side of the steering column.

Got it all installed and realised the head unit wasnt turning off when the car keys removed....so took it back out and used the Autoleads ISO adaptor, the switching live now works when I take my car keys out!!

Just need to measure the distance from each speaker to my ear now so I can set it all up properly.

Edit** I no longer need the aerial booster jobby either......My old Sony must of had a weak tuner.

 

[ChrisGTL]

21/07/09 - Engine oil change to CFS 5w/40.

04/08/09 - AwesomeGTI, Milltek DP.

 

[turbo009]

similar to my old alpine h/u Looks good mate

 

[ChrisGTL]

similar to my old alpine h/u Looks good mate

Cheers bud

 

[MrBen2k7]

Did you notice any gains from your EGR Race Pipe? How much was it? Where from?

Ben

 

[ChrisGTL]

Did you notice any gains from your EGR Race Pipe? How much was it? Where from?

Ben

My EGR race pipe was from JabbaSport. Was about £60 fitted.

Not noticed any gains bud.

 

[ChrisGTL]

Allards PD150 intercooler pipes.

Sold the CRN discs I was going to put on, got some Brembo MAX discs instead.

 

[ChrisGTL]

SEAT Sports Carbon Fibre Gearknob.

 

[Willie]

Toys are always good

 

[ChrisGTL]

Brembo MAX Discs, Ferrodo DS2500 & 312mm Carriers

 

[brad1]

Get them boost pipes fitted!! lol

 

[ChrisGTL]

Get them boost pipes fitted!! lol

This Sunday with any luck

 

[jonjay]

Chris,

Rain, wind and thunder will stop you! Make sure you get a good place to take car apart might take you a good couple of hours.

Nice updates!

 

[ChrisGTL]

Chris,

Rain, wind and thunder will stop you! Make sure you get a good place to take car apart might take you a good couple of hours.

Nice updates!

Now thats just cruel! People are dying to see my not-so-handy-work and your doing some sort of rain dance to screw it all up! Bad jonjay!!

 

[jonjay]

Why did you get the brembo discs mate? What was the reasoning behind it? Also how does the allard pipework connect to the intercooler? If the silicone raps around he plastic be very carful not to break it otherwise you will be in a world of hurt.

 

[ChrisGTL]

Why did you get the brembo discs mate? What was the reasoning behind it? Also how does the allard pipework connect to the intercooler? If the silicone raps around he plastic be very carful not to break it otherwise you will be in a world of hurt.

Reason for Brembo? Most likely the reputation Brembo has, the price was good - they look different with the curly grooves and I like to support brands that deliver.

The Allard pipework will connect to the SFS billet/silicone connections I already have....


Diagram time lol

Intercooler > SFS billet > SFS Silicone > Allards kit

Good diagram eh!! lol

 

[ChrisGTL]

Met Office - Friday 4th December 2009.

Sunny and borken clouds, no rain forecasted (for now)...

Day booked off, get ready for some piccies and swearing.

 

[Willie]

Met Office - Friday 4th December 2009.

Sunny and borken clouds, no rain forecasted (for now)...

Day booked off, get ready for some piccies and swearing.

LOL
Hope all goes well

 

[Bainsey]

Hi pal just reading about your remap and clutch replacement. My clutch and dual mass flywheel have gone prior to a remap. Just wanted to ask how much it was for your clutch and did you replace the dual mass flywheel or go for solid flywheel. Thanks cracking car.

 

[ChrisGTL]

Hi pal just reading about your remap and clutch replacement. My clutch and dual mass flywheel have gone prior to a remap. Just wanted to ask how much it was for your clutch and did you replace the dual mass flywheel or go for solid flywheel. Thanks cracking car.

Hi, thanks for the positive comments.

I didnt replace my flywheel as it looked in good condition. The clutch cost me about £700, a place called JBS did mine