jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
It's worth it's weight in gold. The brace completely improves the pedal feel.
Skip the stiffening kit, waste of money. I had that before I put a bbk on and noticed absolutely no difference.
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The Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread
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torga
Autocross Champion
I've had the kit for a little over a year, bought it for only $40. May as well put it on.
smanierre
Autocross Champion
You got a part number for it? I can't seem to find one for it.
Well I guess i'll be getting the brace along with a bigger MC
torga
Autocross Champion
I never got a P/N for it, it was a bit of a gamble to order because there was a nonzero chance it'd be a 23mm MC (base TT is same size as GTI). When I got it in, I was relieved to see a 25 stamped on the cylinder.
The wrecking yard did give me a VIN, though. Working backwards from that VIN, that confirmed that I did indeed order a MC off a Mk2 TT-S -- 2009, to be exact. Plugged that into Audi parts, and I'm getting 8J1611021EREP for a P/N.
I didn't ultimately keep it -- I bundled it with my TT-RS calipers when I flipped them. Since I went back to my R32 brakes plan, I figured the 23mm + a Tyrol MC brace would be enough, since both the Mk5 R32 and Mk6R came with 23mm MCs.
Phur
Autocross Champion
You forgot calipers.
torga
Autocross Champion
Yes.... yes I also got bigger clampsYou forgot calipers.
spacewitch
New member
Hi Folks anyone know what might be the issue here? I just replaced radiator, air condensor, intercooler. topped up coolant and turn on the ignition for the first time after the car had accident. the engine light is on and cant rev past 4k. ESP light was on before the ignition but went away after. the engine had weird/concerning sound seems like it was not getting enough power and shaking. but that went away too afterwards. the video can be found in the link below
uglybastard
Autocross Champion
Have you scanned your CEL with a Vagcom or something like it? Could be boost leak or a failing intake manifold. . But video doesn't do much without knowing what codes you're throwing.
spacewitch
New member
No I did not. will look into that. wondering if a obd scanner gonna do the job?
uglybastard
Autocross Champion
Obd will give you generic readings. VAGCOM will allow you more in depth diagnostic.
You did do a ton of disconnections on your front end. It would be worth looking at everything past the turbo to see if something is not seated correctly.
smanierre
Autocross Champion
Anyone know if theres a cheaper place to get this part? I really don't wanna pay $400 for a pulley https://www.vwpartsvortex.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-serpentine-idler-pulley-06j145172
smanierre
Autocross Champion
Thats the belt tensioner, I need a dummy pulley to replace the ac condenser I ripped out.
