Solo dyno runs today at AU Tuning. BK Motorsports Tuning Box dyno testing

This morning I got ready and took my sons with me to get the R dyno tested at AU Tuning.

I had 3 runs done:

baseline using the Tuning Box relay
medium settings (yellow light over P) no red or green lights at + and -
max settings (red light over P) max red lights over + light

this video explains the modes:

Dyno sheet from today's BK Motorsports Tuning Box runs. stock baseline is 260whp 271tq and with the box set to 'max' it put down 294whp 304tq. The only bolt on is Apr intake. I used pump 91 octane So Cal gas. It was 59 degrees this morning.

Graph shows both baseline, "mid settings" , and "max settings"

max run video below 

BK Tuning Box piggy back install - round 2

I had an wiring harness issue that caused a CEL. BK sent me a harness right away but I was busy with other mods, cars, family etc.

It was a nice summer like day in So Cal today that allowed me to spend some time to get it installed. I'm happy to say no check engine lights.

I'm going to have the R dynoed at the same place where I had the JB1 tested. This time I should be easily able to get a baseline due to just swapping that little interface instead in the car.

Stay "tuned" all for Saturday, February 13th!!!

Not hella flush but just plain ole flush with wheel spacers - watch lug bolt length!!!!

I added some 10mm spacers to my rear wheels today. I didn't like the inward look especially since my fronts were closer to flush.

I had tried my 15mm spacers from my oem flush set up but it was just a tad too much. The 10mm is perfect.

One thing I learned is OZ wheels use ball lug bolts like oem unlike cone which are generally used in the aftermarket industry. Another thing that was REALLY important to know is that the hub for OZ are thicker than oem. I had maybe 2mm of threading using extended bolts (pic below).

The bolt on the left is already extended but I had to be even longer ones to be safe!

Another tip is to always torque them down then in about a week retorque them.

Also check out my youtube channel with details about this set up.

extended bolt but still too short

much better and safer!!!

much better!!!!!

SuperPro rear sway bar installed!!!!!! Kill that understeer

I received a SuperPro rear sway bar from a group buy for $225 shipped. It came all the way from Down Under.

RSB is installed. I haven't tested it out yet but i'm sure it'll be a nice difference.

below are some comparative pics vs stock.

You'll need triple square bits which I got from Amazon.  I didn't drop the exhaust as another member did. It just took me a few minutes to get the rsb out and the new one back in.

video had a short summary of what to do.

BK Motorsports TuningBox installation and comparo to Burger Tuning JB1

After a couple weeks of myself and my family getting sick and also just getting plain lazy from the Thanksgiving holiday I'm back baby!!!!

I just removed the Burger Tuning JB1 so I could start testing out BK Motorsports TuningBox. Others have stated and I agree that it's manufactured by someone else and getting labeled under BK. I can't tell you yet if the tuning map itself is the same or not. I'll check with BK on that.

Here's some videos of the wiring comparison, where the TuningBox connects to and how you make your adjustments.

Stay "tuned" for my butt dyno opinions versus JB1.

Dyno tests have been completed!!! Tuning Box put of 30whp. JB1 substantially more.

I'm a tune tester!!!!

I'm going to be testing a piggy back tuner called TuningBox on my R soon. It'll be dynoed on the same dyno as the JB1 I have. I'm curious on my butt dyno results and overall driveability. Stay "tuned" pun intended.

So far it appears that the TuningBox is a multi-platform type of item meaning it can fit several cars depending on the configuration. 

There are 3 specific plugs for the piggyback which reminds me of the Neuspeed product.

check out the unboxing video for details:

more general info here: http://bk-tuningbox.com/

They'll be more videos, dyno charts, etc.

Again..stay tuned.

How did fingerprints get in my headlight housing?!!? AND IT'S POINTING WEIRD!!! UPDATED WITH VIDEO

So as you know I'm the original owner of my Golf R.

I wanted to change the cornering lights from the yellow shade to white to match the HIDs from the headlights. Well I bought a cheap pair (under $2 on ebay) and one was bad. I looked how it lit up and then I discovered the fingerprints! I wore rubber gloves but in order to put your paws in that reflector there are only 2 ways:

When assembling the housing or if for some reason you decide to stick a finger in the bulb opening for whatever nonsensical reason.

I wore gloves by the way so even if I had some weird thought to "finger" my headlight it wouldn't do that.

Well crap! I thought it as my imagination that it was also pointing too high until I tested it tonight in a dark business park! Horrible QA on the lights. If it wasn't the manufacturer who did this then why would the dealership do it? Makes no sense but at the same time explains how the fingerprints got there like they tried to do something with that corner light. I know that the headlight points a little higher on the left as well. 

Check out my video showing the light difference!

Pics of DYNO day and rolling shots GTI

Dyno Day for GTI's and little ole me....

This morning we did a meet up /dyno day where 6 out of 7 MK7s were GTIs and myself the lonely R. As you may know I'm using the Burger Tuning JB1 "stage 1" piggy back and an APR intake. No other power mods.

The rest of the crew were all stage 2 versions of Revo, Eurodyne, Apr and Giac.

I did a respectable 309hp and 339 lbs tq at the front wheels. It was run like this because unless you have a roller type of dyno and the right settings, it won't run right. I think I like 2 wheel drive mode only since it's a head to head with the little brother GTI. 

All in all for $400 and getting 45hp, it's not a bad mod. I'm planning on tweaking it with Map 6 to get better boosting.

Gotz me some new shoes

I picked up some 18x8 OZ Ultraleggera in 18x8 +45 wheels the other day. It was used set and the I got them for a really good price. Buying wheel can be risky. You really have to check for bends and cracks. If they have them they will be a safety issue or cannot ever be balanced right having shakes and shimmies while driving.

There was some curbage but I sanded them down and used an old can of gunmetal spraypaint. it wasn't perfect but you wouldn't be able to tell unless you really look at it.

curbed

more curbage

tire was replaced so i didn't care to mask it

much better!

Without further ado...

Pedal Box your way to full throttle!

Picked up a PedalBox throttle booster and installed it.

It wasn't too hard disconnecting the harness and connecting the unit but I cheated and read someone's post with pics. If you don't install it securely you'll get Christmas lights in your dash and it'll run like crap.

It looks exactly like the Remus Responder down to the shape and lights. I'm going to say one is a relabel.

I think overall the pro is if you don't want an ecu tune and no warranty hassles this is a nice feature.

Don't put it in sport plus in bumper to bumper traffic. You will probably plow into another car or wall like you see on TV.

And don't leave it on for anybody borrowing your car. Seriously here.

My video review below