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[RuskaDP]

Any recommendations for a nice 35% tint? Looks like it would be around R1.5k at a reputable shop.
East Rand area

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Any recommendations for a nice 35% tint? Looks like it would be around R1.5k at a reputable shop.
East Rand area

PG Glass, better to pay a bit more but you know it will last.

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[PandaAttack1]

Oof yeah, straight pipes sound awesome till you have a long trip then the drone.

Rogue performance is a bit pricey paid R17,500! but the workmanship is just out of this world!

I did my fiesta ST at Millennium 7. Was awesome, but not sure I would pay that premium again.

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

I did my fiesta ST at Millennium 7. Was awesome, but not sure I would pay that premium again.

There is always TNT. the exhaust does what it supposed to do but the welds look like bird shit.

They are half the price of the fancy smansy shops and I suppose you don't really see the exhaust.

TNT Performance Exhausts | TNT Performance Exhausts

TNT Performance Exhausts Systems Our Passion becomes your glory About TNT Performance Exhausts Systems A few decades ago Tom Botes Snr started building branches in his garage at home. As the years progressed the company grew from strength to strength and moved from a smaller workshop to the...

www.tntexhausts.co.za

 

[Shadow]

Here is my crock of shit.

Seems a little dropped

Haven't heard of them either, done downpipe, valvetronic exhaust and intake on my Golf 7 GTI at Rogue performance.

I nearly died when I also got a price on the Valvtronic Exhaust.

 

[Pynoxim]

What in the actual fuck did you do to your car sir?

It was originally a 1.5 Vtec CVT. I manual swapped, then turbo charged it and finally I threw a rod. That prompted me to do a K-Swap and it's been fun.

Here is my crock of shit.

https://imgur.com/ZqeKj8j

https://imgur.com/vbG3Wlm

https://imgur.com/iL8NeZi

https://imgur.com/8sfwRW4

Phaakmi, that is super nice. N54 or N55? What mods?

 

[dhirennaidoo]

I nearly died when I also got a price on the Valvtronic Exhaust.

This was 2017, but can you top this?

 

[PandaAttack1]

This was 2017, but can you top this?

Madness.... R1000 an hour for an exhaust shop? I think not.

 

[dhirennaidoo]

Madness.... R1000 an hour for an exhaust shop? I think not.

R1000 an hour is on the high side, yes, but 5 hours to fit a pre-fabricated exhaust? Shame, I see now that I didn't even reply to him. I should send one now asking for updated pricing.

 

[LaidToRest]

Madness.... R1000 an hour for an exhaust shop? I think not.

Lol so i can almost drop my many years of enterprise IT experience to bend and weld stainless steel pipes.

 

[LaidToRest]

This was 2017, but can you top this?

Makes sense due to an overpriced car with a gti badge.

 

[Trompie67]

There is always TNT. the exhaust does what it supposed to do but the welds look like bird shit.

They are half the price of the fancy smansy shops and I suppose you don't really see the exhaust.

TNT Performance Exhausts | TNT Performance Exhausts

TNT Performance Exhausts Systems Our Passion becomes your glory About TNT Performance Exhausts Systems A few decades ago Tom Botes Snr started building branches in his garage at home. As the years progressed the company grew from strength to strength and moved from a smaller workshop to the...

www.tntexhausts.co.za

I used TNT in the late 90's when Tom Snr. was still around, They manufactured a full system with side pipes for a 357 Windsor in an AC Cobra replica & also a full system in an F350 dually with a 454cu chev motor that I used with a Jost wheel to to a horsebox. Pricing was reasonable (they were the only ones I could find in Jozi at that time who would even look at the 454 system) and workmanship was excellent.

Nowadays the only place I'd go to would be Steve at RGM & have a Techni-Flow system built. Their attention to detail & workmanship are outstanding.

 

[Vinnige Fanie]

It was originally a 1.5 Vtec CVT. I manual swapped, then turbo charged it and finally I threw a rod. That prompted me to do a K-Swap and it's been fun.


Phaakmi, that is super nice. N54 or N55? What mods?

Shitty old N55, Just has a few mods.

Bc coilovers with camber plates.
Ebc pads and braided lines
Meth, Downpipe, Intake and File.
Making 257wkw and 678nm

Have a EWG hybrid that needs to be fitted but I want to do baffled sump and bearings first.

 

[Pynoxim]

Shitty old N55, Just has a few mods.

Bc coilovers with camber plates.
Ebc pads and braided lines
Meth, Downpipe, Intake and File.
Making 257wkw and 678nm

Have a EWG hybrid that needs to be fitted but I want to do baffled sump and bearings first.

I love how you say 'Shitty N55' so nonchalantly knowing that it's probably an absolute blast to drive, especially with that humble mod list. Epic stuff man!

 

[ovisser1]

Shitty old N55, Just has a few mods.

Bc coilovers with camber plates.
Ebc pads and braided lines
Meth, Downpipe, Intake and File.
Making 257wkw and 678nm

Have a EWG hybrid that needs to be fitted but I want to do baffled sump and bearings first.

"Shitty"

"257wkw and 678nm"


These do not go together.

 

[Pynoxim]

"Shitty"

"257wkw and 678nm"


These do not go together.

Exactly! Underplaying the amazingness of his 135i.

 

[ovisser1]

Exactly! Underplaying the amazingness of his 135i.

Yea.
If he wants to come trade for a 180kw 340nm ford, we can talk about it.

 

[PandaAttack1]

Shitty old N55, Just has a few mods.

Bc coilovers with camber plates.
Ebc pads and braided lines
Meth, Downpipe, Intake and File.
Making 257wkw and 678nm

Have a EWG hybrid that needs to be fitted but I want to do baffled sump and bearings first.

I really should go get a dual pulley done to get into those high 270s. 250+ sounds nice.

 

[Vinnige Fanie]

"Shitty"

"257wkw and 678nm"


These do not go together.

When your bmw friends all have over 300kw you feel slow.

I need to slap the hybrid on that should hopefully push it up to 350kw.

My mates N54 big turbo has 507kw that thing is fucking nuts!

 

[Fluke]

I'm at ~190kw and I feel like that's more than enough. Really need to take my car to the tracks around here though because I think I get the chance to go above 4000rpm only like once a month. Feels like a waste.


Found the source of my very small coolant leak, it was a busted overflow res cap. Replaced that as well as all the other bits around it the past weekend. Sadly the bottle itself was on back-order until August so just tried to give it a clean with the pressure washer but this stuff was baked on there. Shouldn't really matter IMO.

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Also gave it a wash and guess I warmed up the tyres enough to leave slight marks on the concrete lol.

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You can also see my headlight clear coat starting to peel if you look closely... need to replace them with OEM units before it gets much worse. (Also those meaty front tyres).

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[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Here is my crock of shit.

https://imgur.com/ZqeKj8j

https://imgur.com/vbG3Wlm

https://imgur.com/iL8NeZi

https://imgur.com/8sfwRW4

Now your user name makes sense.

 

[dhirennaidoo]

Makes sense due to an overpriced car with a gti badge.

 

[aiccc]

nah

 

[aiccc]

I really should go get a dual pulley done

Can you give more detail?

 

[Vinnige Fanie]

Please consider getting rid of them for the safety of your loved ones. Yes, this i speak from a point of expertise (not second hand knowledge)

Please elaborate?

 

[Confucius]

I really should go get a dual pulley done to get into those high 270s. 250+ sounds nice.

I see the thirst is not affecting you. 😀

To achieve the best with the dual pulley, A lot of other mods are required as well. Decat, intake, Ecu tune, tcu tune if auto, carbon clean, and this gives around 45kw /90mm extra. Couple of months ago, this was going to be around 40k

Cooling then also becomes a bit of a challenge

 

[Confucius]

Can you give more detail?

It’s a supercharged motor so smaller pulley on the supercharger and bigger on the crank.

 

[PandaAttack1]

I see the thirst is not affecting you. 😀

To achieve the best with the dual pulley, A lot of other mods are required as well. Decat, intake, Ecu tune, tcu tune if auto, carbon clean, and this gives around 45kw /90mm extra. Couple of months ago, this was going to be around 40k

Cooling then also becomes a bit of a challenge

Oh it is! I now want to get the most of EVERY km I drive.

Yeah I am aware of all the supporting mods required to get the most our of a dual pulley, and to keep it safe. Still deciding. I'm enjoying the car in stock form though. Really well rounded package.

Initially I'm going to start with a tune and see how she goes. Will probably be enough to keep me smiling for quite awhile.

 

[aiccc]

drop my many years of enterprise IT experience

Or find those CAR guys and sell them IT services. Think smarter (networking helps)

 

[adamr]

Have not driven this in a while ... really love this car!