VW Owners...

[thegtiman]

well it was a tps.. ( u know the car mitra's)..... now i may need a harness or at least teh fuse boxes on the right side interior.. dawg how did u do a diagnostic on that im impresed..

How did you know you needed a TPS? Did you put a registered VAGCOM on this and see if the TPS was "shorted to earth or open circuited".
Is the car cutting off, hunting etc?
Is The TB on a plastic manifold? If it is then you are looking at the entire Throttle assembly as VW does not do a TPS sensor for these (AEH, AKL)
part # is 06A 133 064J This unit is integrated with the idle speed control motor.
I am assuming this is not a DBW model.

[triniboi49]

how difficult it is to source the 1.8T to swap out the regular 1.6?
also looking for sport shocks any body does bring in those.
I have H&R lowering springs with the stock shocks but I really need the shocks to match.

[thegtiman]

how difficult it is to source the 1.8T to swap out the regular 1.6?
also looking for sport shocks any body does bring in those.
I have H&R lowering springs with the stock shocks but I really need the shocks to match.

Engines are easy to obtain but it depends on which one you are after as they come in 150, 180 and 210/225 spec.
In a more expensive car such as a MK4 its not worth it TBH. Just go buy a GTi or a Bora ST if you want to experience this type of performance. Far too many things to list here that would describe a true GTi conversion.
You should be a aware that the Golf GTi Mk4 is not only the engine. There is also uprated interior, suspension and brakes.
Far easier if this is done on an older MK3 or MK2 and MK1 as many of the engine hardware and controls, specific to a MK4 can be put in the bin.
Being in Trinidad does not help either.

[horsepwrjunki]

thegtiman, brudda.. the owner told me.. that a diagonstis was run that was the diagnosis.. and he talked to u about it.. when we tried to run it the computer was not readign the poort ( harness toasted ).. so..we have to rebuild that first.. then i can figure out the engine issue... its a AGU engine so yeah its the whole throttle body.. if that turns out to be the issuse

[thegtiman]

thegtiman, brudda.. the owner told me.. that a diagonstis was run that was the diagnosis.. and he talked to u about it.. when we tried to run it the computer was not readign the poort ( harness toasted ).. so..we have to rebuild that first.. then i can figure out the engine issue... its a AGU engine so yeah its the whole throttle body.. if that turns out to be the issuse

Ah I see. This is an older 150BHP car. Yeah the TPS on those are integrated with the ISCM and cannot be bought from VAG seperate just like some of the AEH 1.6 motors. The part number quoted will be for the whole thottle body but from a 1.6. For the AGU code 1.8T without cruise control it would be 06A 133 063 G. I do know that sometimes throttle body adatpation (stops the hunting and cutting off) will be needed on these and this cannot be done using generic or obd2/eobd scan tools as you got to put the ECU in "readness". Tools from Carsoft, VagCom or the dealer will be needed to do this. Also a new unit can cost from £280 and most be ordered. This is why I am suggesting that you verify carefully before you replace.
You said "harness toasted" hope this is not a certain silver MK4 GTi that had a similar problem when aftermarket fog lights were fitted!

[horsepwrjunki]

lol nope.. not a silver one.. unless it was painted but it seems to be the orig colour but yeah i have goten the quotes..

[triniboi49]

how difficult it is to source the 1.8T to swap out the regular 1.6?
also looking for sport shocks any body does bring in those.
I have H&R lowering springs with the stock shocks but I really need the shocks to match.

Engines are easy to obtain but it depends on which one you are after as they come in 150, 180 and 210/225 spec.
In a more expensive car such as a MK4 its not worth it TBH. Just go buy a GTi or a Bora ST if you want to experience this type of performance. Far too many things to list here that would describe a true GTi conversion.
You should be a aware that the Golf GTi Mk4 is not only the engine. There is also uprated interior, suspension and brakes.
Far easier if this is done on an older MK3 or MK2 and MK1 as many of the engine hardware and controls, specific to a MK4 can be put in the bin.
Being in Trinidad does not help either.

where can i get engines in trinidad? does anyone bring them in

[Dada]

love dem too..here is mines...with 19" staggard, body kit, just added a front mount intercooler...

[thegtiman]

love dem too..here is mines...with 19" staggard, body kit, just added a front mount intercooler...

Your Bora/Jetta looks well looked after dude. Why did you fit a FMIC may I ask...

[Dada]

just like the look...look real aggressive..... ...well doing alot of mods to it currently......was reading up on your R project....looking real sweet..............

[VWBaby]

Hello I am new

VW´s are excellent cars. Providing you get the European Spec engines. The US Specs are not all that good. For some reason, the EU specs meet much higher standards overall. Those cars are built to last a very long time, not buy and replace in 5 years like most cars.

I am a proud owner of a very strong and excellent VW and will not have it any other way.

[VWBaby]

VW owner here 2!Polo Classic wolfsburg edition,with the 1.6sr engine from the golfs and boras/audi A3.

Hi

Proud VW owner here as well what year and model is yours?

[mattu]

umm passat writen off, damage to the back right, not to sure yet if insurance keeping it or we scraping it out yet...
who interested??
the front half in perfect condition, all seats too (black leather)

[honda hoe]

VW tryin hard dese days to compete wit honda..... u see d new commercials? it funny tho

[TriniVdub]

VW tryin hard dese days to compete wit honda..... u see d new commercials? it funny tho

VW does not need to compete with Honda there technology far succeeds that of honda....honda is for ricers...the only good honda is the NSX .

[Rallypeong]

I have a mk4 GTi, 1.8t. it is for sale now as it is pushing some age but the car has always run beautifully. We did a bit of modification, the mass of which was the suspension which has tightened up the handling, and with the big brakes installed I can run extremely deep into a corner without thinking twice. on top of that we chipped the car almost straight out of the showroom, and the boost was doubled and along with air filter and exhaust mods the car is pushing 200bhp (from the factory 150bhp) easily
The best thing is that they are so easy to modify, and the parts are more available than most would think. i got the majority of my upgrades from autotech.com, and they have every and anything you would need for any part of your car, from camshafts to air conditioner vents, worth a glance.

[plex]

VW has good aftermarket support..

[GOLF GTI MK5]

Hi all, I'm new here. (Yes another VW owner! )
T'wz wondering when a VW forum like this would start locally.
Autotech.com really has grt stuff, I've purhcased from them the Golf Club sportkit for my golf:- suspension and stress bars.... the car now runs/handling performance is much improved.

Spoke to a guy called Bryan who also builds engines... I must say with the U.S. aftermarket parts one has to be very specific as mechanical parts varies for Euro and U.S. VW's.
Hwever, these guys have the stuff for grman made golf's and were very informative and efficient with delivery.

These guys are also great for the VW enthusiast http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/ wickked stuff here!

[Rallypeong]

Yeah I have the full club sport tech from autotech, but Eibach springs instead of the ones that came with the kit.

There is a little trick we learned with the intercooler as well. If you check it out there is a vent that you can buy on autotech that installs in the wheel well behind the intercooler for better air circulation. It is fairly expensive online, but if you go to a hardware or marine store you can by a similar type vent for half the price.

[GOLF GTI MK5]

ummm interesting....... bump!! I say the cooler airintake, better for ur engine.
Anyone saw these clips??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkzXI0NV5X8 lol ......... VW GTI all the way, I just luv the new DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) technology! The Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), also known as the double-clutch gearbox, is a transmission developed by Volkswagen. What makes it special is that it can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. The DSG can be shifted either manually or automatically. It delivers more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual transmission.
The DSG is a development of the sequential manual transmission (SMT), which is essentially a fully-automated manual transmission with a computer-controlled clutch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lY9ZGSck0I

[plex]

GOLF GTI MK5, welcome to the forum..

[GOLF GTI MK5]

hi-5 plex!

[plex]

GOLF GTI MK5, u based in T&T?

[GOLF GTI MK5]

YuP! based here.

[Rallypeong]

A friend of mine at best told me that they are more than likely gonna get the new Gti b4 year end. They have been ordered, and are enroute. gonna run just under 300k

[GOLF GTI MK5]

Yeah - they should b here shortly - it's the cost I'm awaiting to see - (if they come under the Ford ST should be ok.) In the UK one can cop them used, actually but if you get them out of the firm its about £17,645.00 on the road. with taxes for a year. You get them used for about £11,000 and up with about 15,000 miles to the engine which is fantastic. (Seems they come in RED/BLACK AND WHITE COLS - HOT STUFF. Saw them up close in Martinique and Guadeloupe.

The father of them all is:-
http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/1 ... n-r32.html A pocket rocket!! - we don't have race tracks for that here in T&T....lol, much-less 4 the streets. Not any and any one can drive those beast. Mature Drivers Only!

[Rallypeong]

Yeah I have had a close up look at them in Miami and New orleans, and I saw one run, fastastic cars

[thegtiman]

Yeah - they should b here shortly - it's the cost I'm awaiting to see - (if they come under the Ford ST should be ok.) In the UK one can cop them used, actually but if you get them out of the firm its about £17,645.00 on the road. with taxes for a year. You get them used for about £11,000 and up with about 15,000 miles to the engine which is fantastic. (Seems they come in RED/BLACK AND WHITE COLS - HOT STUFF. Saw them up close in Martinique and Guadeloupe.

The father of them all is:-
http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/1 ... n-r32.html A pocket rocket!! - we don't have race tracks for that here in T&T....lol, much-less 4 the streets. Not any and any one can drive those beast. Mature Drivers Only!

1K R32 is not a GTi more of a motorway cruiser and is aimed at a different market such as the AlfaGTA and BMW 130i. Its a tad bit quicker than the GTi but not around corners at 1600 or so kg.
The C3XX platform Focus with its Volvo 221bhp I5 is much less expensive than a Golf. Also has less appeal here in the UK.
The cost for a GTi starts at £17645 but can go to 20K for a really spec'd up one. It unfortunate that trini is now bringing the 1K Mk5 GTi as a Mk6 is just around the corner.

[GOLF GTI MK5]

Thegtiman I wonder y it has less appeal?...lol. Focus C3XX are good cars but again over here, the local company let down alot of ford former owners - with aftersale service in the past. They have alot of damage control to get done.

The R32 would be the fastest on our roadway, even though it's a motor cruiser.

Yes, I saw the prototype Golf MK6 and I was wondering if it made any sense training technicians here in T&T on a car which will be outdated next 2 yrs or so. Seems like a waste of time/investment to me. Especially as the GTI's MK5 will be coming on orders.

The big players (local distributers) doesn't see it that way and as usual monopoly kills the brand here, or makes it. (BMW/Audi/VW/) Hence we have a lot of small (parts/accessories outlets popping up these dayz) not much but it's a start to curb the VW drivers.

The Tiguan yes, probably train staff for it and then by that time the Golf Mk6 would be out. Then again we would have to wait another 4yrs or so for it to come on our scene. Life in the Caribbean

[thegtiman]

Thegtiman I wonder y it has less appeal?...lol. Focus C3XX are good cars but again over here, the local company let down alot of ford former owners - with aftersale service in the past. They have alot of damage control to get done.

The R32 would be the fastest on our roadway, even though it's a motor cruiser.

Yes, I saw the prototype Golf MK6 and I was wondering if it made any sense training technicians here in T&T on a car which will be outdated next 2 yrs or so. Seems like a waste of time/investment to me. Especially as the GTI's MK5 will be coming on orders.

The big players (local distributers) doesn't see it that way and as usual monopoly kills the brand here, or makes it. (BMW/Audi/VW/) Hence we have a lot of small (parts/accessories outlets popping up these dayz) not much but it's a start to curb the VW drivers.

The Tiguan yes, probably train staff for it and then by that time the Golf Mk6 would be out. Then again we would have to wait another 4yrs or so for it to come on our scene. Life in the Caribbean

Less appeal because its expensive to insure, not that fast on a track, pig to work on and thirsty. The gearing in the R32 is very long as well which sort of kills the Grand Touring Injection sprit of the original Mk1. VAG has done a great job to capture this sprit and bring it back in the MK5 GTi with all the current legistration. But they took too long as the Civic Type R is the king, even though the VW has more presence on the road. Furthermore I can have the GTi reflashed to 261bhp by APR, Revo or Custom code for just few hundred quid which make it a R32 basher with the better handling.
The 155mph or 147mph top speed for R32 or GTi does not matter in trini.
I would have more fun heading to Cumana Toco or Maracus Beach in a Manual Mk5 GTi than I would in a fat heavy and thirsty R32.
The R32's interior (seats similar to a RS4) has a wow factor to it but the driving experience is boring.
Aftersales in Trini has always been a problem and VWs have aslo suffered at the BA dealers. Bora and Passat transmission problems come to mind.

The Focus ST has its loyal Ford customers who may have upgraded from the past 170bhp ST or even RS. But you will hardly find a loyal VW GTi owner going to a Ford or dare I say a reskined Volvo V50.
But in the real world world of vehicle sales brand loyalty does not matter as its fleet sales that that make the bulk of OEM profits, so the decision to have VWs as fleet cars or Fords is based on deals. You would find as Ford deals are great so the fleets tend to use them.