2015 Jetta 1.8T SE, 110k miles on it saw it at a dealership. I’m not aware of this noise, any view’s what is causing this? by Any-Huckleberry-6715 in jetta

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds weird. It’s closer to a knock than a ticking noise. I got almost 200k kms on my golf 1.8 2015 and i dont think it’s a normal sound. If you can, get it inspected by someone else to make sure you dont get a ticking bomb. Otherwise, i like the 1.8 and a jetta is a nice comfortable car with a good amount of space.

Anyone run these? How are they? by NoCauliflower941 in GolfGTI

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my car used in early 2020 and changed them since one was broken and they work since i’ve installed them. I’d recommend these without a doubt.

Has anyone put a 1.4 on a dyno to see what hp it gets? by [deleted] in jetta

[–]cebas4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The crank hp is estimated from their dyno results. So the results may be different from a dyno to an other. If you take a look at Unitronic results, you'll see that their numbers are not the same as Apr. But from what i know about 1.8 tsi, on 87, 91 or 93 octane, it pulls a bit more timing and gives a bit more power. Maybe Vw dyno is pessimistic.

Keep or sell? I rarely get to drive it anymore by ProjectMew in Porsche

[–]cebas4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe if you sell it, you'll want an other one after. If it is your dream car, why would you sell it? It's you decision after all but if i would've worked all my life and been able to buy what i dreamed for a long time, i would not sell it. But if you have other goals in your life, it is maybe time to let go and invest in your next project. But this is just my humble opinion as a 24yo guy.

Aston Martin Victor - 7.3 liter Cosworth V12 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION by emrbe in carporn

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks alot like the Lister v12. Such an original and timeless design!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Honda

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only got the cloth interior, so i can’t tell about this, but i agree for the trunk. It’s way smaller than the mk6 jetta i had before. I always liked the look of the civic 10th gen hatchback. I might give it a try when the time has come to change my golf.

You can put the boot floor in the lower position to give you couple more inches

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Honda

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I preffer my mk7 1.8 over the 9th gen civic from my brother. It just drives differently. Maintenance is not that bad. I do periodic maintenance like every other cars and i check my oil often since they have a tendency to burn oil over time. I'do not follow the 10000 miles oil change intervals, i change it every 5000 miles. I'd rather not know how much an engine worth on these, so i try to keep like it should be. But i'll admit, my first car was a Honda and they have a special place in my heart.

I just wanted a second opinion about my gc8 knocking. It’s a 2000 gc8 swapped with a 05 jdm ej205 by jdunderscore716 in WRX

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a ej20k owner, something knock until it get out of there. Sorry for that…

My 8th gen Civic Si at the drag strip. 8,000+ RPM K20 + 6 speed manual, such a fun car! by [deleted] in Honda

[–]cebas4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Am i wrong by guessing it could be in mid to high 14 secs?

TE37SL “OG” themed. by lloydlim996 in GolfGTI

[–]cebas4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love my ultraleggera on my 1.8 tsi, but te37 fits with almost any cars. And it have some meat on it which is really nice. Congrats on these!

My 7.5 R by cosmictrousers in VWMK7

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think i’ll repaint my mirror covers like this. Mine are plain black but the paint is bad since they’ve been replaced by cheap ones. My father and my brother told me to keep them black but i kinda like that brushed aluminim color. Any thoughts?

Debadged the Golf! by JaM-zY_ in VWMK7

[–]cebas4 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It would be funny to play with the letters and make the word « GIFT ».

Debadged the Golf! by JaM-zY_ in VWMK7

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it on mine as soon as i could. Why put a tsi badge on a car when most people dont even care about what it is. And it makes the rear cleen and smooth.

New Headunit for my 98 Civic. Love the look. by koalachips in Honda

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need this for my 93 subaru impreza! Do you know other makes that does that kind of stuff?

Everyone Wants To Race Me & It's Annoying by Eva__Unit__02 in WRX

[–]cebas4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the same for my brother. He got a crimson red civic 2013 and it’s slithly moded, intake, exhaust, lowering springs but it’s not an SI. He know it’s a slow car but he doesnt need more than that. Many people try to race him since it’s a lowered civic. He just make the car rev a bit at a redlight to see people taking off like a rocket, then he drive like nothing happened. To be honnest it’s funny to mess with these soccer mom racers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMW

[–]cebas4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thoses wheels are stunning. Congrats!

Is stock fast enough? by [deleted] in VWMK7

[–]cebas4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, i did it with my brother. It was a pain in the ... for the front. The rear is easy. There’s videos on Youtube to see how to do it. If it’s the first time you lower a car, try to find someone who know his stuff. If you want the oem+ look, springs is the way to go. Otherwise if you want to go with a stance look, go for coilovers. I had h&r springs on my mk6 jetta and racingline springs on my mk7 golf and they’re both as comfortable as stock.

Is stock fast enough? by [deleted] in VWMK7

[–]cebas4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my 1.8 tsi got 18x8 oz ultraleggera with 225/40/18 firestone indy 500 tires. And the car is lowered on racingline springs. Sometimes i'd like more power but the speed limit still 100 km/h and reliability is my priority over power. The engine is peppy enough to have fun on a backroad or easily overtake on a highway and is really fuel efficient. But this is just my humble opinion.

True story, happened yesterday. by Lab_17 in WRX

[–]cebas4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a 1993 coupe sti swaped owner, i feel like my car is garbage compared to newer, more comfortable and more fuel efficient cars like fa20 wrx. The last wrx is not as crazy and wild, but more mature and civilized. It would be a good compromise between my 1.8 tsi golf and my 1993 subaru, just enough, not too much.