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Hey Newf, where'd you buy your steelies?

I'd like to see some install pics too if anyone has them.

Was the car totally stock? No increased boost etc.?

So, we've had the car for a week. Here's what I think, good and bad. Turbo spools a bit late, but power delivery is quite linear. Steering is excellent, as is general handling. Engine noise is a little too noisy, way too much vibration coming through the shifter. Cooling fan is crazy loud...

Heheh that's funny. I find most people who hate 1.8T's thrashed the crap put of them and therefore they failed. They also tend to be people who ignore maintainance, never allow their turbos to cool etc. Not saying about anyone specific, just my observations. As mentioned, drive your car like...

Some atmo's throw codes, some not. Depends on the BOV, engine code etc. What valve are you using?

The main reason you have a drop is due to heatsoak, the intercooler is too small, turn up the boost and watch it get worse. The only solution is a FMIC. As for the hesitation, that looks pretty nasty! By adding a TB exhaust, pullies and a CAI the dip for me got smaller and moved 1000RPM up...

That is very nice # wise. I'm sure the MSP shows a similar effect to the 1.8T with heatsoak due to such a small intercooler. Go for FMIC for consistent power. You will suffer a slight pressure loss with FMIC which will show up in low RMP torque. My 1.8T drops 5-10WHP after each run from...

I dunno about the TT, Vette thing. I am putting down over 200 wheel and I am no where close to them in a straight line. As for Unorthodox, I have the full SS series pulleys on my car, I can say 100% they dyno no more than 5-10whp if that. They do cause the motor to rev faster, a little...

Reading responses. I am the 1.8T guy refered to in previous posts. The DV valve stock was a Bosch unit, I would not reccomend it for applications other than stock MSP boost. If you raise boost the diaphram will rupture and cause a turkey, or more accurately "Canada Goose" sound, and you will...

I have a Forge Motorsports DV on my GTi and with a CAI it sounds almost exactly like a BOV. It's loud enough that people on the street look over everytime. Anyone try a Forge? They are really well made, they alsomake atmo venting valves. http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/

Wow, you guys are pretty hardcore on the warranty thing heheheh. I'm just concerned if I slap on an MBC and other gear the dealer will freak out. From what I've seent our dealer is not performance oriented in the least, too bad. I'm also talking about a brand new car, so it's hard to say.

Just getting a feel for how you and your MSP's are treated at the dealer. I am getting a MSP this week and it won't be long before I start modding it. I have had to be carefull with my 1.8T GTi but it is easy to swap a chipped ECU in and out for service. Besides that they haven't bitched...

Yeah but not every tech is an idiot. Besides if they are like VW techs they are all over these forums skulking in the background and usually know all the tips/tricks. I'll have to see what they (my dealer) seem like for mods. Anyone have any pics of a stealthy MBC install?

Yeah but not every tech is an idiot. Besides if they are like VW techs they are all over these forums skulking in the background and usually know all the tips/tricks. I'll have to see what they (my dealer) seem like for mods.

Oops, double posted

One question as a noob here. Does this automatically void your engine warranty? Any way to switch back to stock for dealer visits? I guess I am so used to ECU swapping on my GTI, pretty convenient. I was thinking of pulling the MBC out and just using a splice for dealer visits, maybe you...

Crap, looks like I'll have to some shopping soon! Good post all...

We went (GF and I) to go see a MSP in Toronto, they wouldn't let us near the car. So I went to the manager and explained why I thought this was total BS. I've test driven more expensive and faster cars no problem, I really felt they were over-hyping the MSP. The salesman kept saying "people...

I'm seriously considering this, but I will need a test car here in Toronto. My GF is still one the fence regarding getting a MSP, and I don't intend to get rid of my GTi. I am going to check some contacts regarding fabbing the tubes, if I can get that going I can make up a kit. It would be a...