Just got my hands on the new stock of BKR7E plugs and new Red Stuff pads. Time to peram :)
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Mild mods performance stats and new POISONS
It’s been a while since I’ve been actively blabbering about things in here, well the very lame and cliché reason I can say is ‘career’ related. My attention has been glued to it since few months back particularly when I’m in the midst of heading to different paddy field to kais pagi makan petang and also doings lots of catching up on database and geodatabase technologies.
I’m happy to report that the new SQL Server 2008 is twilight years ahead of SQL Server 2000 which I’m certified for; plenty of administrative controls over database schema, impressive TDE and of course almost seamlessly able to accommodate direct injection of spatial data without middleware while performance tuning points largely remained unchanged. Of course, it doesn’t mean it will outcast the tried and tested Esri ArcSDE anytime soon because I can’t see how the SQL Server able to manage geoversioning without much customization.
Well none of that now because it’s not what I’m going blog about anyway. I’ve received two screenshots of Azdilizan’s Polo GTI PocketDyno result. Looking at it, there’s nothing not to be pleased about it. 0-100kmh in 6.85 secs, 0-150km/h in 12.93, ¼ mile in 15.03secs! Quite similar performance figures of a stocker DC5 ITR which is still a very rapid machine. Should he improves on his RT, I definitely think low 6secs in 0-100km/h and mid 14s in ¼ mile is on the cards.
Another thing that caught my eyes is, there’s a possibility of PnP a pair of Porsche Boxter’s 4 potter calipers into the Pocong while still retaining 16” rims as both using the same 312mm rotors. Hmmm I like that! And also for the umpteenth times, I’m still contemplating on getting coilovers and at the moment I know just the right brand, model and at a price that won’t nuke my pocket and of course it’s a landed price. What I can tell you right now is the brand starts with H…
But these two won’t be happening any time soon as I’ve got a novel to write about which is called job handover, it is now eating up the pages akin to a script of Indonesian Sinetron which you can never can say it will be completely finished as branches suddenly keep on expanding like no tomorrow. But having said that, there’s not a day goes by without me thinking of getting these two so stay tuned :)
I’m happy to report that the new SQL Server 2008 is twilight years ahead of SQL Server 2000 which I’m certified for; plenty of administrative controls over database schema, impressive TDE and of course almost seamlessly able to accommodate direct injection of spatial data without middleware while performance tuning points largely remained unchanged. Of course, it doesn’t mean it will outcast the tried and tested Esri ArcSDE anytime soon because I can’t see how the SQL Server able to manage geoversioning without much customization.
Well none of that now because it’s not what I’m going blog about anyway. I’ve received two screenshots of Azdilizan’s Polo GTI PocketDyno result. Looking at it, there’s nothing not to be pleased about it. 0-100kmh in 6.85 secs, 0-150km/h in 12.93, ¼ mile in 15.03secs! Quite similar performance figures of a stocker DC5 ITR which is still a very rapid machine. Should he improves on his RT, I definitely think low 6secs in 0-100km/h and mid 14s in ¼ mile is on the cards.
Another thing that caught my eyes is, there’s a possibility of PnP a pair of Porsche Boxter’s 4 potter calipers into the Pocong while still retaining 16” rims as both using the same 312mm rotors. Hmmm I like that! And also for the umpteenth times, I’m still contemplating on getting coilovers and at the moment I know just the right brand, model and at a price that won’t nuke my pocket and of course it’s a landed price. What I can tell you right now is the brand starts with H…
But these two won’t be happening any time soon as I’ve got a novel to write about which is called job handover, it is now eating up the pages akin to a script of Indonesian Sinetron which you can never can say it will be completely finished as branches suddenly keep on expanding like no tomorrow. But having said that, there’s not a day goes by without me thinking of getting these two so stay tuned :)
This reminds of doing frequent 'visits' to route E6 in the wee wee hours with a buddy and G tech gadget glued on the windscreen and floor all the way till the engine went to heaven, that was a loong time ago....
I'm at loss for words here .....Friday, April 30, 2010
Thorough refreshment buffet for Pocong
The Polo GTI or VAG 1.8T’s stock clutch in general, won’t last long once the car has been reflashed. Based on what I’ve seen and heard, burnt clutch has already started to occur as early as 20k kms on some cars. And having just surpassed 45k kms, I wouldn’t want to wait till it slips and burnt and that’s why I can’t wait any longer to get it replaced.
Last Thursday morning, I managed to take some time off and have the car sent to Kawa Koshi Auto Air-Cond Service in Kepong at 11.00am, gave Peter (the owner) all the parts and fluids to get the job done; and then shoot back to office using taxi.
Kawa Koshi is highly recommended by Jed (Polo GTI owner) given their fair share in handling Polo GTI from simple oil change to upgrade works including clutch installations. While they’re not VW specialist from my point of view, their attention to detail and TLC surpass any mechanics I’ve seen and majority of car owners that I knew (and I’m one of them!). Hence you can imagine all the hype.
After getting some things done at my work place, I came back to the workshop around 5.00pm and found out that clutch installation just completed and they’re proceeding on the rest. Unfortunately, 10 minutes past, heavy thunderstorm rain just came down and that delays the progress. Oh well….
Somewhere around 7.00pm-ish, they restart the works. Everything went smoothly except lots of time taken on the steel braided lines. Plugging out the old and in the new ones is not exactly “plug & play” and this took them closed to 2 hours. And the one I though is tedious, injectors’ o-rings job took merely 5 minutes. As needle passed 10.00pm, all is done!
For the amount of works done on the car, you just wouldn’t believe the amount I had to pay. 6 hours job for the entire works with 4 foremen including Peter cost me less than RM400. Yes, it’s not exactly pocket change money but honestly I certainly feel it’s bang for buck given their positive approach during the entire process. And although I live somewhere 40kms up north, I wouldn’t mind sending the Pocong there again and again.
Upon getting back the keys and crank it up, I sensed that the gear chatter noise (because of lighter single mass flywheel) is more prominent inside the car than from the outside. Weird but that’s all that I can whine about as the rest of it feels rejuvenated, energetic and much more responsive from low-to-mid range and I haven’t fully nail the throttle yet! Even so, the ESP was awkwardly busy toning down the power on 2nd and 3rd!
While I realise these sort of refreshments doesn’t come cheap but in motorhead’s way of thinking, it’s well worth the pain! And I can wait to go out for shiok sendiri sunday drive tomorrow :)
Last Thursday morning, I managed to take some time off and have the car sent to Kawa Koshi Auto Air-Cond Service in Kepong at 11.00am, gave Peter (the owner) all the parts and fluids to get the job done; and then shoot back to office using taxi.
Kawa Koshi is highly recommended by Jed (Polo GTI owner) given their fair share in handling Polo GTI from simple oil change to upgrade works including clutch installations. While they’re not VW specialist from my point of view, their attention to detail and TLC surpass any mechanics I’ve seen and majority of car owners that I knew (and I’m one of them!). Hence you can imagine all the hype.
After getting some things done at my work place, I came back to the workshop around 5.00pm and found out that clutch installation just completed and they’re proceeding on the rest. Unfortunately, 10 minutes past, heavy thunderstorm rain just came down and that delays the progress. Oh well….
Somewhere around 7.00pm-ish, they restart the works. Everything went smoothly except lots of time taken on the steel braided lines. Plugging out the old and in the new ones is not exactly “plug & play” and this took them closed to 2 hours. And the one I though is tedious, injectors’ o-rings job took merely 5 minutes. As needle passed 10.00pm, all is done!
For the amount of works done on the car, you just wouldn’t believe the amount I had to pay. 6 hours job for the entire works with 4 foremen including Peter cost me less than RM400. Yes, it’s not exactly pocket change money but honestly I certainly feel it’s bang for buck given their positive approach during the entire process. And although I live somewhere 40kms up north, I wouldn’t mind sending the Pocong there again and again.
Upon getting back the keys and crank it up, I sensed that the gear chatter noise (because of lighter single mass flywheel) is more prominent inside the car than from the outside. Weird but that’s all that I can whine about as the rest of it feels rejuvenated, energetic and much more responsive from low-to-mid range and I haven’t fully nail the throttle yet! Even so, the ESP was awkwardly busy toning down the power on 2nd and 3rd!
While I realise these sort of refreshments doesn’t come cheap but in motorhead’s way of thinking, it’s well worth the pain! And I can wait to go out for shiok sendiri sunday drive tomorrow :)
Stock clutch disc seems ok though
Stock dual-mass flywheel. 15-18kg easily...
New slotted rotors for the rear
Old plained rotors (skimmed) vs Slotted/Drilled rotors
Stock PFR6Q plugs, Pocong better off with BKR7E even though it's copper base
ECS Steel Braided Lines is shorter than original, need to use the inside route to make it fit
Rear brakes after Peter's detailing job done.....Sunday, March 14, 2010
Rear brake pads
I met Mike yesterday and got this original rear brake pad set from him. This pads (6Q0 698 451 B) are specifically for 9N2 Mk4 Polo, 6Y Skoda Fabia, 6L Seat Ibiza and 8Z Audi A2. Hmmm, time to get the rear rotors skimmed, fit this in and re-bleed the fluid at 45k kms service perhaps.
Small only
As usual, the pads comes with sensor and new clippings and boltsThursday, May 28, 2009
VAG's home recipe BBK
Brake upgrade has been a long overdue project after getting the ecu reflashed. I’ve scorched the rotors pretty bad after last February 1st track day and numerous Sunday drives. Thought of getting it skimmed or replaced is most cost effective way but inner heart says what if top up a little bit more for something ‘better’. That rules the head at the end of the day.
Common upgrade path for VW Polo 9N3, VW Golf Mk4 GTI, Seat Ibiza, is to for for 312mm rotors, caliper carriers, oversize pads from Audi TT Mk1. However, for the Polo GTI, you need to find Audi TT/VW Golf VR6/ VW Mk4 Golf GTI calipers as standard one won’t fit. Stock is single piston calipers (46mm) while Audi TT’s single piston ATE calipers (56mm).
Getting all of these brand new would plonk big big hole in my pocket. E.g. caliper carriers would set me back RM1.3k (brand new), calipers USD410. No way I’m going that route man.
Through forums again, I met Mike (you’ve got to have a look at his VW Corrado VR6, condition of the lady is very immaculate) whose self professed VW junkie. Managed to get him to source the parts. It took him 1 ½ months to complete the puzzle. Parts involved:-
- VW Mk4 Golf VR6’s 54mm single piston calipers
- VW caliper carriers (almost new)
- Audi TT’s original rotors (brand new)
- Audi TT’s original brake pads (brand new) (Textar)
Installation took place last week at Mike’s trusted place. Both of us are worried setback occur although from everywhere in the net, this is just plug and play. To be safe, he brought along spare used brake hose just in case stock can’t fit. And I brought along unused two bottles of Bendix Dot5.1 fluid for complete bleeding. Checked the pcd, offset and wheel clearance and it was all good :)
The mechanic was seriously good. He even took the liberty to clean back and spray the calipers and carriers red in colour (although not high temperature paint). And best part is installation cost RM100! Honestly I wouldn't mind spending more for this kinda work.
It took 200kms to feel the bite and people who chosen this route told me to run-in somemore as it will be even better. Certainly, I need to bleed the brakes again to get rid of slight sponginess.
At this moment, I’d say it’s 10-15% better braking performance than stock, consistent performer and it looks good aesthetically. Worth my RM2k investment :)
Err, I need to find 256mm rotors, calipers, caliper carriers for the rear, the stock on looks tiny. Arrgghh!
Side Note
Mileage 23400kms
VW Mk4 Golf VR6’s 54mm single piston calipers RM450
VW caliper carriers (almost new) RM350
Audi TT’s original rotors (brand new) RM900
Audi TT’s original brake pads (brand new) (Textar) RM250
Dot 5.1 fluid [Own]
Labour RM100
Total RM2050
Common upgrade path for VW Polo 9N3, VW Golf Mk4 GTI, Seat Ibiza, is to for for 312mm rotors, caliper carriers, oversize pads from Audi TT Mk1. However, for the Polo GTI, you need to find Audi TT/VW Golf VR6/ VW Mk4 Golf GTI calipers as standard one won’t fit. Stock is single piston calipers (46mm) while Audi TT’s single piston ATE calipers (56mm).
Getting all of these brand new would plonk big big hole in my pocket. E.g. caliper carriers would set me back RM1.3k (brand new), calipers USD410. No way I’m going that route man.
Through forums again, I met Mike (you’ve got to have a look at his VW Corrado VR6, condition of the lady is very immaculate) whose self professed VW junkie. Managed to get him to source the parts. It took him 1 ½ months to complete the puzzle. Parts involved:-
- VW Mk4 Golf VR6’s 54mm single piston calipers
- VW caliper carriers (almost new)
- Audi TT’s original rotors (brand new)
- Audi TT’s original brake pads (brand new) (Textar)
Installation took place last week at Mike’s trusted place. Both of us are worried setback occur although from everywhere in the net, this is just plug and play. To be safe, he brought along spare used brake hose just in case stock can’t fit. And I brought along unused two bottles of Bendix Dot5.1 fluid for complete bleeding. Checked the pcd, offset and wheel clearance and it was all good :)
The mechanic was seriously good. He even took the liberty to clean back and spray the calipers and carriers red in colour (although not high temperature paint). And best part is installation cost RM100! Honestly I wouldn't mind spending more for this kinda work.
It took 200kms to feel the bite and people who chosen this route told me to run-in somemore as it will be even better. Certainly, I need to bleed the brakes again to get rid of slight sponginess.
At this moment, I’d say it’s 10-15% better braking performance than stock, consistent performer and it looks good aesthetically. Worth my RM2k investment :)
Err, I need to find 256mm rotors, calipers, caliper carriers for the rear, the stock on looks tiny. Arrgghh!
Side Note
Mileage 23400kms
VW Mk4 Golf VR6’s 54mm single piston calipers RM450
VW caliper carriers (almost new) RM350
Audi TT’s original rotors (brand new) RM900
Audi TT’s original brake pads (brand new) (Textar) RM250
Dot 5.1 fluid [Own]
Labour RM100
Total RM2050
Used VW Gold VR6 calipers with new Audi TT rotors
Almost new caliper carriers 
New original Audi TT Pads with sensor 
Fitting in and checking clearance
Difference between 288mm with 312mm rotors
Notice ~10mm clearance between wheel and caliper :)
close-up view
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