Hi I'm Rommies: Car Updates!!!

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I don't know about you guys....but oil change on a car is very important to me. Especially when your ride is not stock anymore.

Here is a quick DIY for those that do not know.

I changed the oil, oil filter & petrol filter change at 21500km (when we did the k04 conversion)....on 30 000km she went to VW for her second service..now my she is currently 38 000km and its time again...I always try to do oil change at 7500km. (I take the normal VW 15000km intervals and divide it in two)

I used OEM oil filter with Shell Helix ultra 5w40 full synthetic VW502/505 oil. I love this oil as it has a very high viscosity index rating of 187 which keeps good lubrication at high temps!


went for a short drive till oil temp were about 60 degrees Celsius and then drained the oil. I left it for a good 30min to drip ( I can feel the oil is actually still "good" and the colour is nice and brown)


always take some oil and rub it on the new oil filter seal.



Tighten by hand nice and firm.


always check your other fluids while you at it.


fill oil up...and check your dipstick till it is on the "full" mark. Remember to fill up oil in intervals of 5min so it can "seep" through the engine parts and get into your sump before checking the dipstick.

Go for a short drive....remember...your oil filter needs to fill up. After the short drive...leave your car for a good 30min. then check the oil level again. I'm pretty sure you need to add a little bit more.

PS: Do not over tighten your sump plug. (you do not want to strip it)
Also after the oil change....check the next morning if you see any oil leaks under the car. You may have "under tightened" your sump plug or your sump plug (copper washer) may not seal properly and I advise getting a new one from the dealers.
I also however do not recommend "plumber tape/thread seal tape" as this can break off and get into your oil/engine.

I also changed my tires from Achilles to 225/35/19 TOYO PROXES T1 SPORT. What a massive difference in in handling/grip and comfort. The car sounds so much quieter from inside the cabin. It is really worth it to spend the extra 5k and get the proper stuff. If I'm not mistaken the high performance Audis like the Audi R8 comes with the Toyo Proxes T1 sport from the factory.



Thanks for reading!
 
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Solid lower control arm (lca) bushes installed in just under 30min by Ruan9n. Everything went smoothly & I could def. see that you already did a few cars with this mod :clap:

Dankie meneer....

Here I some pictures:

Old one out...you could see that it has already begun tearing


New solid bush installed (also painted black)


This job required some grease,rubber hammer, 16 socket (and another bigger size socket cant remember off hand now), crow bar, power bar and another person to help preferably.

The steering feels sharper and more direct with smaller movements....im sure this little mod will put the power down more effectively to the road. (less wheel hop.)
 
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Thanks to Vish I purchased an Stealth DSG cooler and some Golf R side skirts which is already painted.

I just need to find some space for the DSG cooler. I can not mount it infront..as the Forge Twin cooler takes up all the space. The second best place would be to fit it on the left hand side of the car (passenger side)
My problem is that my meth pump is mounted there....so I will most probably have to relocate my meth setup to the boot. Vish was kind enough to give me some DSG oil as well.

The DSG oil is a 1litre bottle and there is 600ml left....so I guess it will take plus/minus 400ml extra
I will keep you guys posted on the progress.



DieselFan said:
Nice and how's the feel from it? Why did you choose to go solid and bot something like powerflex?
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The steering and everything feels sharper! Which im happy for....you can feel the improvement more into corners.

Powerflex is good but it is too hard for my everyday liking...and the fact that one needs some grease etc. the powerflex stuff starts to squeak? (that is what I heard) but the powerflex are superior if you want to stiffen up everything properly like for track/drags.
 
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For my first time out to ODi today...(MSA Event)

I managed to run 186km/h (14.60 with reaction time) over the 400m mark 238km/h exit on the 1000m mark.

I went full street trim on p3, nf octane booster and meth.

Thanks all and everyone who was involved in making this VAG Challenge event possible.

And im proud to say that Revo took 1st and 2nd place in the k04 class as well as 1st place in the stock turbo class for the g7 gti stage 1.

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I really had a blast. I just wish we had couldve done more 1km runs but unfortunately we were running out of time.

Cherz Rommies out!
 
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Got myself a brand new Audi S3 8P MAP sensor (3BAR) 038 906 051 C
This is quite a little interesting mod. :black:


I picked up some Golf R/Ed35 side skirts which were already painted. I am glad it matches just fine without needing to respray it.



I must say....this is an small subtle change but the VAG enthusiast will def. notice! In my opinion it looks great and gives the car a "bulky" look.
 
UpNcOmiNg!

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Very nice dude!
Those sideskirts definitely make a nice difference, as for the 3 bar sensor, I want numbers :rollsmile:
 
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UpNcOmiNg! said:
Very nice dude!
Those sideskirts definitely make a nice difference, as for the 3 bar sensor, I want numbers :rollsmile:
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I will go dyno soon at KAR / FR&R soon. Don't think there would be a massive difference....I actually think one needs to have special tune for it to make it really worth it. (Like APR has a special 3 BAR MAP file)

But....its working with the Revo map so far and im happy. :=):
 
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Good going dude... You're doing it right!!!! The most amazing part about the builds I have seen with your VAG is that you haven't compromised on juicing up other bits of the car to handle the power the you making... Nice!
 
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Rommies said:
Magnaflow exhaust done! Time to see if I can hit the 260wkw mark here in JHB.

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Sound clip please of the exhaust!!!!!
Nice... That looks like sups quik in Kyalami...
 
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playa_r6 said:
Rommies said:
Magnaflow exhaust done! Time to see if I can hit the 260wkw mark here in JHB.

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Sound clip please of the exhaust!!!!!
Nice... That looks like sups quik in Kyalami...
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That is indeed supa quick kyalami. know the guys well there.
Will do some gopro soon.
 
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quick little clip of the magnaflow exhaust. Unfortunately there was some traffic ahead..so no WOT through all the gears.

Previous video of my stock exhaust
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Current - with magnaflow
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