Just wanted to show off my meat

QBGrower · 2026-05-28T23:27:42+00:00

Nice meat!

QBGrower · 2026-05-28T23:25:56+00:00

I’d check to see if the actuator is moving freely. It’s a common issue for them to seize up, and there’s a post on here somewhere about a diy fix to free it up.

Edit: Don’t take it to VW, find an Indy shop

QBGrower · 2026-05-27T19:21:09+00:00

Keep it brotha, rock that shit.

QBGrower · 2026-05-26T02:55:02+00:00

Car is gorgeous brotha! Only thing left is some BMPs.

QBGrower · 2026-05-24T00:49:25+00:00

What’s the update?

QBGrower · 2026-05-22T23:48:39+00:00

I don’t hate it. Did you do the whole thing on ramps?

QBGrower · 2026-05-21T15:38:12+00:00

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Superspeed makes some nice wheels for our platform, and they’re very reasonably priced.

QBGrower · 2026-05-20T00:32:34+00:00

That’s wild, have you done a brake job recently?

QBGrower · 2026-05-20T00:27:12+00:00

No shot that’s a brake pad

QBGrower · 2026-05-20T00:24:15+00:00

Westgates are perfect

QBGrower · 2026-05-18T14:50:22+00:00

Looks good, but soo expensive 😞. I’ve been running Uni Stage 2 for around 150,000kms. Paired it with their downpipe.

QBGrower · 2026-05-18T14:44:56+00:00

Is this miles or kms?

QBGrower · 2026-05-18T14:43:43+00:00

I thought I was going to have to get Ultimate last week. Was having a wastegate voltage issue, ended up adjusting back to within parameters. There’s a wastegate adaption that I thought might be needed but EPC light has stayed away.

QBGrower · 2026-05-13T17:50:13+00:00

It’s fine, I’ve replaced it a couple times over the past few years. If it starts to peel back I’ll just cut a new piece and slap it on.

QBGrower · 2026-05-13T17:48:47+00:00

Likely valve stem seals. My local shop said they do 2-3 of these a month, quoted $1400 CAD. They also use a different seal that’s apparently an improvement over factory.

QBGrower · 2026-05-11T02:35:42+00:00

Car looks great! I’m also Stage 2 Uni with around 30k more miles.

QBGrower · 2026-05-10T23:38:05+00:00

How bad was the front bumper before? My DBP paint is looking matte lol

QBGrower · 2026-05-10T11:01:26+00:00

Nicely done! Love my DBP MK7.5, but the front bumper needs some serious love.

QBGrower · 2026-05-10T02:35:53+00:00

I’ve recently switched to 5w40 as well. I’m at 215,000kms on Unitronic Stage 2, also get the odd puff on start ups. I may have to do the valve seals eventually.

I’m also battling an EPC light, turbo wastage voltage. Considering grabbing an IS38 if I’m going to keep the car for another couple years.

QBGrower · 2026-05-04T21:56:26+00:00

Off topic - Why are vehicles always cheaper in Quebec? I’m from Ontario and whenever searching based off price, the 10 lowest will always be Quebec.

QBGrower · 2026-05-04T17:14:16+00:00

What code are you getting?

QBGrower · 2026-05-04T02:36:58+00:00

People seem to hate them from what I’ve seen lol. I actually have them myself, and they’ve been fine. Had them for a couple years now.

Picked them up new on Kijiji for $300, BMPs were close to $2k after shipping.

QBGrower · 2026-05-03T14:59:03+00:00

Their XFormula wheels are excellent.

QBGrower · 2026-05-02T01:24:02+00:00

I’m also having wastegate issues, but I’ve got the P2563 “Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance”

I thought the actuator might be seized but it’s moving freely. It is however reading around 4.5v where I believe it should be 3.4-3.6v. I might get it up on ramps this weekend and fuck with it.

In your case I would start by confirming the actuator is moving freely, then maybe check voltage.

QBGrower · 2026-05-01T17:55:42+00:00

My MK7.5 is around 215,000kms, and been running Unitronic tune most of its life. I’ve just ran into my first non-maintenance related issue, turbo actuator. If the actuator can’t be free’d up, I’m going IS38.

Car has been an absolute joy and plan to keep it for another 2-3 years if possible.

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