Should I replace TIP for Revo re-map?

[lyceum]

Hey all.
Tried searching for TIP but got so many random threads!!

Looking to get Revo software done on my otherwise standard LC soonish. Will get them to fit a 007P DV at the same time and understand I may have to do the coil packs shortly there after. However, is it fairly essential I get them to fit a silicone TIP at the same time?

If so, would this be the one... http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0017&product=FMGOLFIND ?

Reason I ask is that money is a bit tight so don't want to over spend if I don't have to.

Cheers all,
Tom

 

[gezmeister]

It's a good upgrade as the oem pipe is prone to collapsing. Saying that, there are several people on here with remaps still using the standard one. I'd personally upgrade it before, then you know its done and won't have too much worry about it failing

 

[gazR]

i thought it was the LCR pipe that was prone to collapsing, or is it all mapped?

 

[gezmeister]

i thought it was the LCR pipe that was prone to collapsing, or is it all mapped?

Think you'll find its the LC and LCR that fail, after all, its the same pipe with different locations for the connections and a slightly different shape

 

[gazR]

Think you'll find its the LC and LCR that fail, after all, its the same pipe with different locations for the connections and a slightly different shape

oh right thought it was just the LCR. ive seen the video of the S3 collapsing and didnt mention anthing on the forge website about the LC TIP collapsing, learnt something new id change it anyways

 

[lyceum]

Nice, cheers for the input guys. Looks like I may as well get it done at the same time

 

[Cupra-cal]

is it easy to fit one of these yourself or is it better left to a pro??

 

[m0rk]

Easy to fit, just get a bendy tool for the bottom jubilee clip

 

[gazR]

Easy to fit, just get a bendy tool for the bottom jubilee clip

not absolutely necessary i changed mine without one, but would make it slightly easier

 

[greck999]

Not so sure that its essential to have it done... I havnt bothered yet and mine didnt collapse on full chat on P-Torques RR. Maybe its only when theres a standard airbox in situ and its struggling to get enough air. An open cone or something similar might solve the collapsing issue. Its a mod that can wait if funds r tight....

 

[xr2turbo]

mine is mapped on a std item (i think) no issues but changing it when i hear what 1 fits and is reasonably priced

 

[m0rk]

not absolutely necessary i changed mine without one, but would make it slightly easier

You're right, you don't need one for the LCR, that's easy!

LC - much lower mounted, and more awkward

 

[t0m]

Ordering my TIP end of the month for peace of mind before she gets mapped

 

[Hamzilla]

Easy to fit, just get a bendy tool for the bottom jubilee clip

What exactly is a bendy tool?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

A flexible 1/4" driver with a socket on the end is what I used.

 

[adamstreeter]

would be interested to see the results of fitting this and may be interested...

 

[traumapat]

Think you'll find its the LC and LCR that fail, after all, its the same pipe with different locations for the connections and a slightly different shape

Same pipe but connected to smaller turbo producing less power. Ive never worried about TIP collapse when stage 2 mapped. Id only replace if it actually failed.