CHASSIS MODS ON MY MK5 GTI !!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2022
  • In this video I tackle the chassis mods on my Mk5 GTI.
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  • @christiancanavan3102
    @christiancanavan3102 2 года назад +2

    Coming along nicely mate, sooooo happy to see DT content back with a bang 👌

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      Cheers mate, only doing it to use up the pile of parts I've had lying around for a while ..🤣😉

  • @rjoliver3935
    @rjoliver3935 Год назад +1

    Recently came across this channel and now have went through all your vids. Really enjoy it. Waiting on some new vids. Keep them coming.

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      Cheers dude. I will get back on it 👍

  • @SpeedingTube
    @SpeedingTube 2 года назад +1

    Nice one bud, adjustable camber bushes look smart and the brakes spot on, your Golf is such a decent mota! Give me a shout soon re next month 😎👍

  • @NorthCoastWorkshop
    @NorthCoastWorkshop 2 года назад +2

    I've just fitted a fresh B12 suspension kit to mine (Bilstein struts/Eibach springs combo). Not a massive drop but handles superb 👌🏻 Glad to see it's not just my car that had a 'little' corrosion on the hubs. My backing plates were like Swiss cheese!! 😂
    Seeing ur susp arm upgrades is giving me ideas!
    Brilliant content as always 🔥👍🏻

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Thanks pal, B12s are immense too and I initially wanted them, but in the end got a deal on the B14s so thought feck it... Most TFSI cars are a little corroded these days 🤣🙈

  • @sidbobby3233
    @sidbobby3233 2 года назад +1

    Genuinely seeing this done, another wicked video looking forward to seeing the mapping done. Sid 👌🖒😎

  • @dannyholt2171
    @dannyholt2171 2 года назад +1

    Love it mate! Literally doing what I'm planning ahead on my leon 😂 handy to watch

  • @ashleybarratt5292
    @ashleybarratt5292 Год назад +1

    Just watched all old videos they were awesome hoping you start making more content soon looking forward to it

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Cheers pal,
      I'm busy recording stuff atm, so defo stuff coming.

  • @rickydub6950
    @rickydub6950 2 года назад +1

    Man what a refresh of the running gear there 👏😎 hate the shit guards, but love swapping them out for fresh ones when the time comes 👌 gonna be the ideal mk5 GTi once you're done, look forward to next episode as always 👍

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I'm confident it'll be pretty darn class. Cheers

  • @vrsmartin2981
    @vrsmartin2981 2 года назад +1

    Again. Amazing Nic.
    Videos get better and better mate

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      Appreciate the feedback pal thankyou. It does get easier when I can find time to get in a groove.

  • @DTKB
    @DTKB 2 года назад +1

    DUDE!! so fukin stoked i stumbled upon your channel... Keep the mk5 gti vids coming.. your carbon cleaning video is what brought me here.. thumbs up. FYI i binged watched all the mk5 videos spectacular videos mate keep up the fantastic work.
    im a mk4 kid since 2000 and just bought a 08 mk5 gti fsi dsg in December 2021
    lots of info im learning from you thanks and cheers
    all the way from newfoundland

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      DUDE!! Thanks for watching! More videos enroute, just been a bit busy lately... resume in a week 🤙🤙

  • @dantemagz6672
    @dantemagz6672 2 года назад +2

    I’m running b14s in my gti mk5 2 door. Best money I’ve ever spent, 4 years later still mint

  • @chrisrusted7292
    @chrisrusted7292 Год назад +1

    Loving the videos I'm in the middle of doing modifications & maintenance on my mk5 gti hoping to get it to you once it's all done for the walnut blasting & viz balance shaft pulley 👍

  • @petermillington8185
    @petermillington8185 2 года назад +2

    Cracking job the handling will b unreal

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      Yeah I think so as soon as the wheels are all pointing in the right direction 🤣

  • @voytopuesto
    @voytopuesto 29 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing! I am bit short of wheel clearance, do you think that adding the ALK and the camber bushes will push the wheel even further out? I already got them but not sure if it is wise to install them.

  • @richardstubbings6962
    @richardstubbings6962 2 года назад +1

    Love the honesty when things do go wrong. 🤣

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      It's the bits I laugh at... so got to keep them in the vid mate

  • @customvapez1275
    @customvapez1275 2 года назад +1

    I like the idea of them camber bushes, that would have saved a lot of hastle on my mk5

  • @dirkdingle7926
    @dirkdingle7926 Год назад +1

    Sweet mate looks good I’ve powerflex black bushes on my wishbones there rock solid,any part that comes of my motor gets wire brushed then painted does me head in putting rusty bits back on 🤣

  • @largeraj1845
    @largeraj1845 Год назад +1

    Great video buddy 👍🏿 love the S3 brake upgrade..

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Cheers dude. They are good stoppers 👍👍

    • @largeraj1845
      @largeraj1845 Год назад

      May try get hold of some for my mk1 tt

  • @MattStrike
    @MattStrike 3 месяца назад +1

    How did the billstein setup go when you had it? (Assuming you’ve sold the car) looking at them for a mk6

  • @colinscott8313
    @colinscott8313 Год назад +1

    Hi there I’m loving your mk5 golf gti project amazing build. I have a mk6 golf gti and I’m fitting the bilstein b8 dampers with H&r sports springs. And I would like if the standard front drop links would be ok to use. Or would I need the adjustable super pro links. And the springs have a 25mm drop many thanks

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Hi dude,
      Cheers 👍👍
      I use stock droplinks, so you'll be able to aswell 👍

  • @GIXXERUKX
    @GIXXERUKX 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant 🤩 or ‘friggin epic’ 😂 series this .. love it, cheers Nick

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Haha I'm nothing if not predictable...🤣👍 cheers

    • @GIXXERUKX
      @GIXXERUKX 2 года назад +1

      @@DecimalTenths honestly totally enjoyed every episode and has give me some ideas 👍

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      @@GIXXERUKX Good stuff mate cheers

  • @robertnaisbitt8503
    @robertnaisbitt8503 Год назад

    Hi mate, any chance you can do a video on valve stem seal replacements. There’s nothing on the net for replacing them for the mk5 Gti engines :D

  • @paulfeatherstone7095
    @paulfeatherstone7095 2 года назад +1

    Hello its nearly there it's going to be mint ! 👌

  • @chrishall4558
    @chrishall4558 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoying the progression of this car, it’s shaping up to be great.
    Is the cap missing off the bottom of the oil filter housing for a reason? 😁

  • @feonics8917
    @feonics8917 Год назад +1

    "I've just been an absolute pikey!" - 🤣🤣

  • @tcjnr82
    @tcjnr82 Год назад +1

    I love this channel…❤
    You should make some Stroka Mota t-shirts 😂

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Cheers!! We're in the middle of sorting some t shirts out again 👍

  • @THIRKLE1985
    @THIRKLE1985 2 года назад +1

    Great video mate. Would love too take a trip to your garage in my mk3 octavia when I've finished building it👍👍

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Cheers mate, do it !! 😁

    • @THIRKLE1985
      @THIRKLE1985 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths cool I'm still abit from finishing but will be a monster when it's done lol.😅👍

  • @Denis.S96
    @Denis.S96 Год назад +3

    New video please!!!!!!!!

  • @kevinmallon8692
    @kevinmallon8692 Год назад +1

    How about a 25mm rear sway bar? What made you replace the front drop links? Loving the vids 👌

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      I nearly put roll bars on the car, but decided as it's a road car to not go too wild with it. The suspension will do 👍.
      The front drop links were rotten so got replaced as a needs must.

  • @eoghanhennessy443
    @eoghanhennessy443 Год назад +1

    A tool box falling over my god rage sets in quickly 😂

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Camera went off at that moment...😬😖

  • @eoin730
    @eoin730 2 года назад +1

    When you change the front callipers all you do is hook up the pressure bleeder and crack all four corners at once? do you need to do anything else like bleed the abs pump?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      I hook up the pressure bleeder and do them all one by one. If they struggle to bleed or if the pedal doesn't come, then I would consider activating the ABS pump with vcds to bleed them further.

  • @bamdragon25
    @bamdragon25 4 месяца назад +1

    Wait so instead of camber plates after lowering (with b12 kit) i could just get those bushings and possibly fix it that way?

  • @christopherbundyjr7188
    @christopherbundyjr7188 Год назад +2

    Just wanna say thank you for making these, just got the mkv FSI as my first car and I’m excited to get into it

  • @AJC762
    @AJC762 5 месяцев назад +1

    i’m looking at fitting s3 8p calipers in my mk5 gti, can i use the standard gti backing plates? and stand GTI brake hoses?

  • @davidkane8660
    @davidkane8660 2 года назад +1

    Nice nick this is gonna be a mint built car buddy....... 1144s or yellows tuff inbound bud..... I found out the brembo road pads were not sufficient

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Cheers mate, yeah I know they'll need upgrading for sure. Little does anyone know this is budget mk5 build atm 🤣

    • @davidkane8660
      @davidkane8660 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths dude nothings ever a budget build just you don't spend as much as you could

  • @jamessheridan2802
    @jamessheridan2802 Год назад +1

    Awesome to watch. When’s the next episode??

  • @jasonbarry8104
    @jasonbarry8104 2 года назад +1

    Hi it's looking great brake calipers are super. I no I always ask you questions sorry but I know you no much more than me. I fans come on at the right temperature but they just switch off immediately I been trying to get them right but I just can't. I will appreciate your input thanks

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Fans on what kiddo? Radiator fans? What car? Air con?

    • @jasonbarry8104
      @jasonbarry8104 Год назад

      @@DecimalTenths
      Hi vw caddy bsf 1.6 i. But it has 1.8t 20v now . It has a Audi 1.8t 20v 8e0909518bc ecu in it. It's has the caddy original fans in it. Do you think it's the caddy fan control module that is not compatible with the Audi ecu. The fans work perfectly with the old ecu. I really appreciate you responding to me.

  • @boroboro8278
    @boroboro8278 Год назад +1

    Helloo, you will upgrade the pistons and connecting rods for the tune (350hp) ? Or the stock one can handle the power?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      The stock BWA ones will cope with K04 power 👍

  • @conor_kelly
    @conor_kelly Год назад +1

    Next video must be due soon??

  • @manx1641
    @manx1641 2 года назад +1

    Other than having them to hand, is there any reason you wouldn’t use the Passat aluminium knuckles?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      No mate good upgrade. I've actually got some for our track car, but not for this one. 👍

  • @chrisrutherford3862
    @chrisrutherford3862 2 года назад +1

    Hi Nick? Built a 1.8 AGU Stroker motor going to fit it in my Corrado G60, Yep bolting the G60 Super Charger to the AGU Forged Stroker motor. The question is when you turn the motor by hand the cam chain tensioner bumps up and down is this normal? Keep the videos coming mate

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Hi pal, yep perfectly normal 👌. Cheers. Sounds an interesting build, think maybes the G will be a big small for a Stroker though? What's your power goals?

    • @chrisrutherford3862
      @chrisrutherford3862 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths Thanks Nick 250hp to 300hp at the most with the G60 Charger at 15psi old PG motor had about 200hp Thanks again mate

    • @chrisrutherford3862
      @chrisrutherford3862 Год назад

      Hi Nick Got the motor started Sounds fu-king angry, All you can hear is the injectors smooth as, blip the throttle and it a vary angry PG motor sound with the g60 howl.
      Re.doing the exhaust redoing it in 3' oval, coming over the gearbox side more space as the propshft and steering are in the path of the round pipe. Mint man Look forward to the next Video gota have a bit of DT!!

  • @cuprak1lad543
    @cuprak1lad543 2 года назад +2

    Did you manage to get the rear wishbone Bush bolts out without ripping the thread out of the subframe? Have heard this is common when removing the bolts

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      No mate. Sadly not. One side came out fine, whilst the other didn't. I was going to fix it but instead just replaced it as we had a car in as spares at the time.

    • @cuprak1lad543
      @cuprak1lad543 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths makes me worried to do mine lol

  • @Stevenrogers274
    @Stevenrogers274 2 года назад +3

    Coming along really well
    Are you thinking of doing lsd install on this

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Hmm... not at the minute to be honest. Never say never though.

    • @Stevenrogers274
      @Stevenrogers274 2 года назад +1

      @@DecimalTenths …. So there is a possibility
      Thats enough for me :D

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      @@Stevenrogers274 I'm just hoping the clutch doesn't shit itself on the first pull

  • @stevensmith3069
    @stevensmith3069 Год назад +1

    Hi nick quick question I have bought king race bearings for my bwa engine con rods the thing is there’s a hole in bottom cap which one bearings don’t have hole in shell so blocks it off but king race bearings have hole in each shell so would that cause oil pressure problems any help would be great

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      You saying the stock rod doesn't have rifle drilling but the bearings have a hole for the oiling? If so then using the bearings with a hole won't affect it at all.

    • @stevensmith3069
      @stevensmith3069 Год назад

      The lower cap has hole which is covered up by stock bearing but king race bearings have a hole the to so hole for rifle drilling and hole in lower shell which opens up the hole in con rod cap

  • @arronlowley5659
    @arronlowley5659 Год назад +1

    hey up nick pal, ive got bilstein b8 on my cupra R with h&r springs and still find the ride quite bumpy and not very pleasant. could this just be down to the h&r springs and if so what springs would you recommend yourself.

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Reet pal.
      Only other worthwhile option are eibachs. I like Eibach/bilstein for shock/spring combo.
      Your shocks in good condition?

    • @arronlowley5659
      @arronlowley5659 Год назад +1

      @@DecimalTenths shocks are basically brand new mate, done maybe 1k miles at most

  • @eatthisvr6
    @eatthisvr6 Год назад +2

    b14s better than kwv3? i had v3 on my mk4 r34 back in the day and they were mega!

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      I wouldnt say they were better than v3s. They awesome though.

  • @stevensmith3069
    @stevensmith3069 2 года назад +1

    Great vid mate having nightmare with my Leon Bwa with when you lift off at motorway speeds it hesitates when in vacuum and oil on intake 🤬
    You make everything look a doddle mate 👍

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Cheers 👍
      You most probably have PCV issues pal.
      Stripping the old stuff off was a mare, but its always easy bokting stuff togethwr when it's new stuff 😁

    • @stevensmith3069
      @stevensmith3069 2 года назад +1

      @@DecimalTenths
      Done pcv latest revision rear breather to suit
      turbo new, did the rocker cover with new genuine still issue 👍

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      @@stevensmith3069 Smoke leak test of all the pipework then next pal. Common for the pipe to the vacuum pump to split, rocker to crankcase breather corrugated pipe also.

    • @stevensmith3069
      @stevensmith3069 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths
      Checked mate comp test 201psi cyl 1
      204psi cyl 203psi cyl 3 206psi cyl 4
      93000 pulls hard new turbo I put borescope in iat sensor hole and valve have oil drops sat on intake just smokes every now and then under vacuum only quite a tidy engine but got me baffled 😕 👍

  • @andrewlloyd2404
    @andrewlloyd2404 2 года назад +4

    I’m planning a full suspension refresh/upgrade so this couldn’t have been timed any better! 🙌

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Mine desperately needed it mate. 🙈🤣

  • @largeraj1845
    @largeraj1845 2 года назад +1

    Nice job geez.. don't u sposed to tight the wishbone on the floor under the cars weight ?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      For a stock press in Bush then yes without a doubt it has to be tightened under the cars weight as it doesn't turn in the arm. The powerflex bushes do turn in the arm and its only the centre bit that gets tightened so you can tighten these whilst they are raised 👍

    • @largeraj1845
      @largeraj1845 2 года назад

      Oh nice one. Wasn't trying pick faults dude. Love your channel man and all your vids 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @martinultimatevw3779
    @martinultimatevw3779 2 года назад +1

    Isnt that stainless camber adjuster locked? Can think it would rotate over time and f#ck up the adjustment 🤔🤔

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      Yes you set your camber and then tighten up the front arm bolt, and it will be locked tight then.

    • @martinultimatevw3779
      @martinultimatevw3779 2 года назад

      @@DecimalTenths mmm, u think it is. Better keep an eye on it, or pin it like the 1.8t pulley lol. Ive seen porsche camber adjusters that have the same style inner part, but have a outer locking part u put over it. Anyway, it will be fine i guess

  • @joshlismore
    @joshlismore 2 года назад +1

    Do you have to bleed the brakes through vcds at all?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад

      Not in this instance. If they don't bleed well, or give ABS issues then yeah we would then bleed with the vcds procedure

  • @18616
    @18616 11 месяцев назад +1

    If someone wants to get this done by a garage how much would it cost?

  • @typeg23
    @typeg23 Год назад +1

    Got question. Will fuel consumption go up if do a hpfp upgrade🤔?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      No, not if driving style and use stay the same. The pump is an "on demand" system so if the demand doesn't change, then neither does usage

    • @typeg23
      @typeg23 Год назад +1

      Where can I chat with you lads apart form you tube comments🤣 i got fuel pressure problem.

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      @@typeg23 We've got pages on FB Insta and enquiries@decimaltenths.co.uk

  • @eatthisvr6
    @eatthisvr6 Год назад +1

    what does the anitlift kit do?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад +1

      It stops the inherent wheel hop that is common on these chassis's

  • @kevinmchale6637
    @kevinmchale6637 2 года назад +1

    Bet you cant wait to get stuck into some b roads now! Hows the white one coming on? Bilsteins are worth every penny! My s3 has been in the garage weeks now having suspension polly bushed etc and brakes done. Rear lines corroded obv snapped when the trailing arm dropped. But glad they are getting attention now. 💸

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +1

      Chomping at the bit mate...🤣. Cant wait. Its always nice to get power, but chassis and brake mods make a car much more enjoyable 👌

  • @AutomotiveFans
    @AutomotiveFans 9 месяцев назад +2

    Ware you buy the powerfelex ?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  9 месяцев назад +1

      We are powerflex dealers, so we supply them 😉😁

    • @AutomotiveFans
      @AutomotiveFans 9 месяцев назад

      @@DecimalTenths i live in the Nederlands you have a website how mutch is the kit ?€

  • @Benko_DieseL
    @Benko_DieseL Год назад +1

    Is the suspension the same on the mk5 gti and the tdi?

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  Год назад

      Different springs. Same design though

    • @Benko_DieseL
      @Benko_DieseL Год назад

      @@DecimalTenths So just stiffer springs and that's it?

  • @notorioz810
    @notorioz810 2 года назад +1

    We like thoight things 👀

  • @Denis.S96
    @Denis.S96 Год назад +1

    Still waiting for the new video!!!

  • @pelleg60
    @pelleg60 Год назад +1

    Ohh that's a gooood pedal hahahah

  • @jjones6308
    @jjones6308 2 года назад +1

    👍

  • @steverotherham5672
    @steverotherham5672 2 года назад +1

    👍👍👍

  • @eatthisvr6
    @eatthisvr6 Год назад +1

    god i wish i had a ramp lol

  • @TonysTechAndCars
    @TonysTechAndCars 2 года назад +1

    There is no way thats better than KW's

    • @DecimalTenths
      @DecimalTenths  2 года назад +2

      Well done you have an opinion 👍

  • @NolTee2
    @NolTee2 2 года назад +1

    First! BOOM!