Installed the Boomba shift plate and knob today. The plate made a huge difference I almost left the knob in the box, but its 'pretty good too. Didn't drop it down as low as it can go because that seemed too low for me.
So now that all the work is done (tires, wheels, rotors/pads, br fluid...
Almost went to the stock setup but couldn't get myself to drill new holes in the bumper. The plate is taking a beating hanging out there. Have heard some talk about this state doing away with front plates to save $. Cant wait.
Wanted a centercap that says "VW" instead of "S" so ordered this NOS decal set. They are not ideal and if anyone knows of anything in the proper 49MM dia plz LMK. Could not find anything closer than this.
What was involved with installing the splitter? Did it just use existing holes?
First, you attach the end pieces to the middle piece with 4 screws. Then you line up the assembled piece to the bottom part of the car at the arrowed points and then drive 10 screws in from underneath. There are...
Added a couple of body parts
ECS extension. The fit is pretty good, though its a little tricky to install because of all the double-sided tape that grabs early before its into position.
Something about this cheap ($65) splitter on ebay caught my eye. Fit is great and it's super easy to...
The triangular piece is the resonator. Its a big, heavy mama
The exhaust is a Beluga and it fits well. The added hanger they supply is a nice touch, and adds one more than the stock setup. The tubes/welds seem to be of good quality but the clamps are a bit lacking though.
The stock exhaust...
New cat-back installed today
Corrosion on the clamp in between the downpipe and resonator made normal removal impossible so out came the sawzall.
Cut the rest too, no turning back now
Just before tightening all the clamps
Finished up late so will start it up tomorrow. I hope there...
Finished the rears up this morning. Used a Harbor Freight piston retractor and it worked great. Also flushed all the lines.
The Graphite Silver Assetta's arrived much lighter than as shown on Tire Rack and also had a bluish hue that was IMO clashing with Carbon Steel so dipped them...