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Yeah, that is a shame. I've been through a few maps, some by G-Werks when they did have access to a mapper, and some by Stealth (Vince can map these). Yes, a custom map is not cheap, and as I say, check with Stealth and see what they can do. With a piper 285 you should be similar, if not slightly more peak power than my current setup, but slightly less torque. I had a 285 on mine before my current Shrick one.

Darren has done a load of street based maps for the the 1.9l conversions with different setups (with and with 4 branch, with and without FMIC etc) so should have something off the shelf that will be 95% of the way there. He does have access to a rollling road these days, but am not sure how much he uses it for digifant mapping. These engine are nothing without the right map - I would say conservatively you should be getting 240-250bhp at the flywheel with that when setup (depends a bit on your cam). Mine runs about 249bhp on a 65mm pulley with a similar spec to yours, however that has had a few maps to get to that stage. Basically on the plugs - black too rich, white too lean. Mid grey is about right. There should be plenty of sites online with pictures of spark plugs under different conditions.

Yeah the D series were a pain to get - had to have them imported. Also they only made them for a short period of time so it took me ages to track down an EGT gauge. If I were to do it again, I'd do more Autometer Sport comp ones as they are very high quality. I think you'll struggle to get Brembos under 15" rims. You might be able to get some of the Girling S2 callipers which are an uprade to the G60 ones, or alternatively some Wilwood ones. With regards to the chip, is that a stage 5 chip for the normal 1.8 engine and for the same size injectors you have now? If so then while it wont be optimal you 'should' and I use the word should carefully there, be fine. It just wont be the best setup. If it's for different injectors or different fule pressure (maybe you've added a 3.5bar fpr, don't know) then you will be way out, and you run the risk of being way off on fuelling when on WOT. Off WOT you'll be fine as the lambda will correct the fuelling. Oil cooler wont affect the map, however the intercooler will. Have you ever read your plugs to see what they look like? That should give you an idication of whether you are running rich or lean. Personally in terms of priority, I would say a) map (even if it's for one with your new conversion and an FMIC, just to make sure it's safe for your 1.9l setup), b) save and fit the intercooler, c) oil cooler.

Already sorted, paid this morning Kev. Come on every one, cough up :lol:

What map are you running then? Have you changed the injectors as part of ther rebuild? If you are running a 1.9 conversion without a remap you run the risk of potentially running very lean on full boost and causing a load of damage. G-Werks have a load of maps for their 1.9 conversions and should be able to provide you with an off the shelf generic map for your setup which will atleast be close to the mark. As for gauges, I like the autometer Sport comp ones, or Defi (but the ones I have are Defi Dseries made for the US market so have imperial thread fittings - not good on a German car). Get and electronic not mechnaical oil pressure one, and a mechnaical boost one and tap intot he boost pipe going to the back of the clocks. Neither are hard jobs. ARB's good idea, polybushes can be harsh especially on a daily runner (I haven't bothered). Half decent coilies are a must really. Not got a short shift, so not sure. Brakes, 4 pot brembos or Porka ones are good, but you need decent sized wheels to fit them under.

Black's quite a good one of these - my MO's are black. When you scuff them you can just use Halfords Satin Black spray paint to touch them up (this was Compomotives recommendation when I talked to them after scuffing mine :lol: ).

If you're not running an FMIC then that should be the 1st thing on your list really. Even with the 1.8l setup, it's a benficial thing to have. Depending on what else you have, get an oil cooler, an oil pressure gauge and boost gauge, all of which to be honest are necessary on a tweaked engine. I run mine with a standard air box (although it is cut to get more air from under the wing) and standard air filter - saw no benefit (RR tested) from a K&N panel filter. I flowed my throttle, but to be honest it was more for something to do than anything else.

10W40 was what I was recommended by Darren after the 1.9l rebuild mate. Too think an oil and you can have problems with the charger seals exspecially when the oil is cold. I had a similar talk with Darren funnily enough, thinking there was a problem with mine. I was recommended to keep an eye on the oil level, and that to be honest forged pistons can be a bit clattery so not to worry.

Here you go, should answer the questions about service intervals and mpg... http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=60964&hilit=charger+service+interval

Check the oil level - with a 1.9 I presume you have forged pistons, they tend to rattle a bit especially a) when cold and b) if the oil level is low (mine does that).

Just had 4 x KU31's fitted, glad I didn't delay. Shame they've been phased out, so far they have been excellent on mine, especially given the cost.

Tuningwerkes are a UK supplier for Cult Society products.

12v 3mm needed for these, and yes they are all in parallel.

Thank you to StueyB for quick delivery of a boot popper. Cheers mate :D

From memory it's the whole of the plastic stop (the threaded section as well as the washer) that unscrews if that helps.

That plastic stop beneath the pedal should just unscrew.

Think yourself lucky Kev - I'm buying a house at the mo :lol:

Bit surprised not more of the VR turbo and supercharger boys are not jumping at this. Fingers crossed though.

If you want 5 spokes, then here's another vote for the Compomotives in the current group buy. I have the 16" version and have had plenty of comments as to how they suit the car (looking slightly like the original speedlines). Classic wheels. And yes I am slightly older too - 37.

Just found this as well. 4 wheel drifts, mmmmm.

Haven't found my magazine article yet, but here's a link to page about the subaru / Mk1 Golf hybrid. http://www.vwrxgolf.com/index.htm

I remember reading an article on someone who had fitted subaru running gear and engine to a golf Simon. If you want I can try and dig it out - will be in my reading pile somewhere?

Kev, have a word with Bill Brockbank of Badger5 as well. He was running 330mm brakes on 16" MO's. From memory he only needed a 5mm spacer to do it.

OK Phil, cheers for trying.

Yeah that 17x8 group buy offer looks good. As you say they are very very tough wheels. The KU31's were £56 each fitted :shock: through Blackcircles, which I thought was really good.