MeTsU's 9N3 TDi - Sooty from South Africa

[MeTsU]

I forgot to comment regarding the installation of my dogbone mount.

I received my "new" dogbone mount two weeks ago - I opted for the 70 shove encapsulated option. This proved to be ideal, after installing this mount and getting to "feel" it. The previous Polo Cup one I was using was 90 shove, which meant that a lot more of the motors vibrations were apparent in the cabin.

The new 70 shove mount does still have more NVH than the OEM item, but motor rock has been reduced and over all I'm really happy.

[drennan]

Nice de-wipering guide. done the trick easi!!!

[MeTsU]

Great stuff. Glad that it's follow-able...

Looks great on your GTi.

[MeTsU]

Wow,

It's certainly been a while since I have updated my thread. I thought I better post a few odds and ends that have taken place over the last couple months.

I forgot to comment regarding the installation of my dogbone mount. I posted this info about my dogbone mount a couple months ago:

I received my "new" dogbone mount two weeks ago - I opted for the 70 shove encapsulated option. This proved to be ideal, after installing this mount and getting to "feel" it. The previous Polo Cup one I was using was 90 shove, which meant that a lot more of the motors vibrations were apparent in the cabin.

The new 70 shove mount does still have more NVH than the OEM item, but motor rock has been reduced and over all I'm really happy.

[MeTsU]

It's certainly been a while since I've had time to work on Sooty. Work has and still is rather insane at the moment. That, and the prep work with my team mate for the All Tar Rally in CPT, in August, as well as the Vivo Cup build.

I'm hoping to post a few Sooty updates this month. I might drop a photo or two, here and there of the other two cars in the fleet.

The tarmac special rally golf was completed mid 2009. Darren, my team mate, took part in the Knysna Hill Climb with me, and came an incredible 3rd place in his class, with this 8V beast. He has certainly taught me a lot and with his experience and knowledge in motorsport, I look forward to learning more. Darren has been key, in sparking my passion for motor racing.

This photo was taken at the Regional Makro Rally held three weeks ago. We went on to claim 4 stage wins:



Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

Finally,

I got around to taking a quick snap of one of the blank off's I had laser cut. I decided to go with Stainless Steel, 304 grade. I'm really happy with the quality. I look forward to doing my EGR delete during the course of an evening this week.



Ciao, Matteo

[Rich_T]

whats the above item for??

[MeTsU]

whats the above item for??

Hey Rich_T,

It's one of the two blank offs for the EGR delete I will be doing tomorrow evening.

Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

So,

I've been really bad in updating my thread. I did infact do the EGR delete and I'm happy happy. I can't believe how much soot build up I had in my EGR & Anti-shudder valve, after only 15k km's. I would've been able to show you my documented photo's, had I remembered to put the memory card back in my camera - DOH!

What I can say, is that Sooty's got a lovely purr on idle now, as the EGR is in a permanent "closed" position. This means when idling you can really hear the turbo spinning. I can't comment on whether it takes longer to heat up or not at this stage. It certainly does make sense that it would affect it, but with the temperature around the 10C mark, it's difficult to say. What I have been thinking about, is that I need to look at getting my map redone, as a lot has changed since the initial map, as well as the fact that it does make sense that the car could possibly run a little leaner due to not having the EGR active. I do have a few blank off sets which I will put up for sale shortly.

My good friend Darren was kind enough to invite me to Cape Town to watch the German vs Argentina game - what an awesome roadtrip and game! The reason for mentioning this is that I happened to do an impulsive purchase and I hope to post up a couple of photo's of the progress of these items.

Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

Finally,

I've been wanting these parts for almost a year now!! I just never got around to actually sourcing them - but luckily - a special someone took note and gave them to me for my birthday. Subtle, but draws just the right amount of attention - I love them.










I will be fitting these during the course of the week - although I'm sure it's safer to say on the weekend, LOL.



Ciao, Matteo.

[MeTsU]

It's been a while...

I was reminded I needed to update my thread, so I'll be posting a few things shortly...

Better late than never, here's a shot of the .:R pedals.



Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

Here was a sneak preview of what the guys were expected to see in Durban for the annual DubRun '10.






DubRun 2010 - what an awesome event, enjoyed it thoroughly once again.

Here's a quick snap of Rob trying to convince me to run an LED tailpiece on Sooty - the salesman is strong in this one :



Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

I was asked by a forum member on my VW Club SA thread, what my method was for detailing Sooty:

1. Machine polished or by hand?
2. Collinite 476S - Does it remove easily? Have you used 845?

Hey Kripstoe,

1 - Machine polished. Makita 9227CB with 6.5" Lake Country White pad, using Menzerna SIP PO85 RD3.02 and finishing with PO106FA. I then used CG Top Coat to seal and my LSP was the Collinite 476S as you can see.

2 - It doesn't remove to badly at all. Initially I used to think it was a little difficult, but that's probably because I was used to "cheaper" products. I'm more than happy with the 476S and feel that on a black car it gives the depth and wetness I'm looking for. I haven't tried the 845. I know there's always been the debate between which is better. The 476S is more durable, whilst the 845 will give you more in the looks department and less durability.

Ciao, Matteo

[MeTsU]

I've been super lazy in getting around to sorting out my images. Hopefully now that I've got my new desktop I'll make more of an effort.

Here's two photo's from DubRun 2010 - having a break at Shane's place. I'm really happy with the depth and wetness the detail I did gave the paintwork - I'm really impressed with the CG Top Coat & Collinite 476S combo.





Ciao, Matteo

[Dennis]

looks great mate!keep up the great work!