by ClassicAU » October 22nd, 2014, 11:44 am
Got the XR8 back from my mechanic, drives heaps smother now! New clutch and harmonic balancer installed, as well as new gearbox mounts. Everything else checked out sweet. According to my mechanic, the issue related to excessive engine bay heat is being caused by the cats and exhaust. The cats that are on there are too small and of the wrong type, and have been welded directly to the headers, with the flanges removed. So they are sitting too far forward towards the motor. Also the rest of the system is a shitty small single. So I have booked it in with my exhaust place mid next month for new cats and a custom twin 2.25” system. Hanging to get it done, but that’s the earliest they can fit me in.
Other than that, still deciding what I want to do with the diff. There are a couple of other things I would like also, like a quick shifter for the T5, coils and leads, and a new suspension setup. No liking the kings, ride sucks on anything other than smooth road. Oh and an XCal box so I can get it tuned!
3C Volkswagen Passat 130TDi Highline Special Model - Candy White, 17's, DSG, Bi-Xenon lights, Euro lux!
*laughs maniacally* “I can do burnouts every day for the rest of my life and I'd never get sick of it! They're always awesome!” - Mike Musto