t0m's LCR AmD Stage 2 - Turini's, Wavetrac LSD, Recaro's..

[t0m]

Not a GT30, but it is a long term plan and more useable 350 region

Do elaborate please buddy?

I'm off round europe with 2 mates for 4 months, we're going to get a van in the next 2 months so need cashish! Then plenty of beer tickets.

I find I'm falling in and out of love with the car on a weekly basis, lol. Must be how you feel too. Sometimes you look at them and think 'spot on', then other times they look miles away from where you want them.

You've got a good plan of attack especially the diff, just don't think about how much the car owes you at the end of it lol.

Nice mate! Enjoy

I think lowering made me fall for the car more than ever. I went out in DK's this morning (pics in his thread I took) and it's transformed his car and he can't stop grinning now!

These are cars which will p*** you off with the small annoying stuff, but which will reward you for very well for the effort put in..

Cheers bud, diff will be a long way off yet but I think ideally I'd like one on there before it hits Brands' early next year.

Diff, rods which you don't need atm, but do them anyway then GT28 or GT30 it

Diff will be done, all in good time.. Money biggest factor really as I'm finishing this and saving for a house at the same time. I can't throw all my pay at the car each month as much as it would be nice to. Rods not going to bother with for the short term.

Won't be going big turbo Brad, far too much time and money. Near 300bhp is enough through the front wheels on these in my opinion. More than enough fun.

Next big power upgrade will be when I buy another car.

I am due to Forge on the 16th so fingers crossed that comes through. If it doesnt I have other options

They are also going to develop turbo intake pipe also so not just intercooler.

Nice one I'll keep an eye on your thread then matey. Hope it goes well.

Good to see they're developing more than just the cooler for the TDI. They shouldn't forget you guys!

Hi Tom,

I'm glad that you have seen the light and have a nice plan for the coming year. I'm with you at the moment what with the problems I've had with my car, I've just discovered three boost leaks to add onto the overboost problem. I really regret sticking all these mods on my car gradually rather than just saving up and doing it in one hit, then take for mapping. My ECU must be spazzing out big time, it can't control what is going on (all the extra power potential) with its current map. So, it's been a few weeks now that I haven't been able to drive it properly, she's become an' about town car' for the time being .

Still on the up side I have just secured myself a Forge Big Race Cooler kit, Forge turbo outlet pipe, Forge DV relocation kit, Forge TIP & Forge Split-R bundle for an amazing price which should all be here next week . The hoses are all in red which upsets my stealth engine bay theme so expect to see all but the outlet pipe & cooler on ebay lol.

Hi Jay,

Sorry to hear the car still isn't running right.. I'm in the same boat really but due to a couple of fault codes which need sorting. Lambda 1 and Knock Sensor 2 faults don't seem to be going away after clearing each time they come back pretty soonish.

Where did you get all that kit from?! Nice purchase. I was going to say you don't need some of it like the TIP etc. Is it all new? Looking forward to seeing the big race cooler on the car. Where abouts are your boost leaks?

I think once the fmic is on, boost leaks fixed and apply a stage 2 code you'll be running alot sweeter then!

 

[t0m]

Minor update...

I might be over AmD tomorrow depending on a couple of things, but if I do I might get the map tweaked to see if they can sort the lambda sensor 1 code out. This causes overfuelling correct? Hence why it feels like it's not running 100% I think.

But also I scanned the car again after DK left mine earlier and this code below just won't go away, any ideas people:

1 Fault Found:
16716 - Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Signal too Low
P0332 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

I'm going to post it in the vagcom section.. but if anyone has any experience of a knock sensor fault please comment on any info you have and where abouts it is located. I can't seem to find the fault on ross-tech unless I'm completly blind... I did get in at half 5 this morning and still a bit of beer in the system so that might be contributing.

I was about to order this...
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=32887

..but if I can get it tweaked and mapped out I won't bother if the code goes away for good and IF the car runs like normal again.

It's not like it's running like a dog but I can tell it's not 100% with the fault codes currently up.

 

[brad1]

I bet its a fault code due to the map, get Revo like RS6 has

 

[tom0311]

I've had that code as well Tom but cleared it, need to check if it comes back like yours. Be good to find out what it is.

 

[t0m]

I bet its a fault code due to the map, get Revo like RS6 has

I doubt it's got anything to do with the map, if you check the vagcom section and lookup the code it seems to relate to wiring of some sort....

I've had that code as well Tom but cleared it, need to check if it comes back like yours. Be good to find out what it is.

Hopefully someone who's had it and sorted it can post up and give us both some info bud.

 

[t0m]

Just found this with a Google.. source from check-engine-light.com

"Question: How do I fix "KNOCK SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW input bank 2"? My check engine light is staying on. I have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe. - Onnie, September 2008

Answer: Hi Onnie. Your code is a P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2). With a code like a P0332 you're likely to find the problem lies with the knock sensor on bank 2 (that's the side of the engine that doesn't have cylinder #1), or with the associated wiring & connections. Start by inspecting the wiring and connectors, repair as required. If everything is fine, check the sensor using a DVOM (digital volt ohm meter). Replace if necessary. You can find the proper resistance values using a repair manual or comparing the sensor reading on bank 2 to that of bank 1. Good luck with your knock sensor issue!"

 

[tom0311]

Nothing to do with the map for me either, had it before I got the amd stage 1. Doesn't sound like anything too horrific.

 

[t0m]

Yeah it shouldn't be too much of a problem mate, but while there's a code there it's not perfect, lol.

 

[JamJay]

Hi Jay,

Sorry to hear the car still isn't running right.. I'm in the same boat really but due to a couple of fault codes which need sorting. Lambda 1 and Knock Sensor 2 faults don't seem to be going away after clearing each time they come back pretty soonish.

Where did you get all that kit from?! Nice purchase. I was going to say you don't need some of it like the TIP etc. Is it all new? Looking forward to seeing the big race cooler on the car. Where abouts are your boost leaks?

I think once the fmic is on, boost leaks fixed and apply a stage 2 code you'll be running alot sweeter then!

It's just really disheartening to have something that you put so much time and money into not reward you but that's the nature or tuning I guess.

I have the kit from a private seller, I've trawled through many internet sites and came across this little bundle. It's not all new but sub 1k on the car apparently.

The leaks on the car are all in the PCV system under the inlet manifold. I think they've been there a while so it's a relief in some way to finally find them and know that I can fix it.

Stage 2 here I come, May I hope

 

[t0m]

Yeah that's tuning for you unfortunately..

That sounds like a right steal you got hold of there! Post up pics of it all when you get it

Forge sell the pcv hoses don't they? Might be worth doing bud.

When you book in stage 2 let me know and I'll try pop down on the day to check it out. Maybe a few of us can pop down.

 

[Ronin225]

Cant elaborate too much on how i plan to do it but will probably take a year to get to it
Will keep you informed on its progress but have more supporting things like FMIC to do first

 

[RS6]

t0m get AMD to check over the map something needs adjusting on it thats all i would say until they look at you won't get anywhere i wouldn't spend a penny on it until they have checked the map

 

[RS6]

I bet its a fault code due to the map, get Revo like RS6 has

Both my fault codes have gone switching from AMD map to Revo map and my EML light is not flashing up like it did before (so far)

car was checked twice at JKM no faults found on the engine or with the setup no boost leaks etc so was software at the end of the day

it gets to a point where if you have changed the faulty sensor and related items like MAF, temp sensor, lambda sensors etc and it still comes up can only be the map

 

[James23Parkin]

Sorry to hear of recent niggling woes Tom, but hopefully like you say, it'll be fairly simple to resolve... once the route of the problem is found 100%. It will be interesting to see what the cause was in the end.

Otherwise, how's the car holding up Tom? Is the map something that you might consider changing, or are you still happy with the overall driveability and performance?

I look forward to hearing that it's back to its best mate

James.

 

[t0m]

Cant elaborate too much on how i plan to do it but will probably take a year to get to it
Will keep you informed on its progress but have more supporting things like FMIC to do first

Cool, look forward to your updates as ever mate.

Both my fault codes have gone switching from AMD map to Revo map and my EML light is not flashing up like it did before (so far)

car was checked twice at JKM no faults found on the engine or with the setup no boost leaks etc so was software at the end of the day

it gets to a point where if you have changed the faulty sensor and related items like MAF, temp sensor, lambda sensors etc and it still comes up can only be the map

I'm glad it's fixed your car James.

I can't see the Knock Sensor being related to the map myself having read into a bit more. Also the lambda fault is a common one when a full turbo back exhaust is fitted.

I may switch to REVO by the time the year is out, but my reason to do it would be for the select switch controller so I can adjust the settings and experiment with the way the car delivers the power.

I haven't had an EML light or boost leak code up for ages so my map has been near enough spot on for me. I could not believe how quick it felt last night on the way home from my mates house. I keep putting all the windows down to hear the exhaust that bit more under full boost it just sounds so sweet.

Sorry to hear of recent niggling woes Tom, but hopefully like you say, it'll be fairly simple to resolve... once the route of the problem is found 100%. It will be interesting to see what the cause was in the end.

Otherwise, how's the car holding up Tom? Is the map something that you might consider changing, or are you still happy with the overall driveability and performance?

I look forward to hearing that it's back to its best mate

James.

Cheers James.

Your right though, these will be simple to resolve I think so shouldn't cost too much. The car is driving near enough perfect other than slight overfuelling when the lambda code is up.

Car is holding up well otherwise mate.. As in my above reply to RS6 (James) I may consider a REVO stage 2 code later in the year and get the select switch to play with the settings on it. Who knows. For now the map isn't a problem for me, it's there everytime I start the car and feels very quick, but more importantly smooth! Very happy with the driveability in terms of power. It's just the handling I need to work on now and that will start with replacing ALL bushes for the Superpro polybushing kit hopefully around June.

Tom.

 

[t0m]

Ok so I've scanned the car today, remember I cleared both of the above codes, and both are still there...

2 Faults Found:
16517 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Response too Slow
P0133 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16716 - Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Signal too Low
P0332 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent


I'm off work this Friday coming to get to AmD 1st thing in the morning. Whatever I can afford to get done on the car I am going to be doing so watch this space.

Polished mani, boost/oil temp stepper gauges and fault codes all being covered if all goes to plan.

I decided not to oder the 02 sensor from Awesome GTI to fix the lambda sensor B1 code, as I've asked AmD to map it out. If after mapping out I still have problems I will get the sensor.

Will also be mentioning the IAT value on the map to see if anything can be done. Quite keen on a REVO code as I've been reading up on other threads about the SPS controller's to play with the settings. However, I won't be changing map anytime yet. Plenty of other things to get done 1st.

 

[LCR 225]

Nice, Friday sounds like it will be a good day off for you. Hope you get those faults sorted and the mani and gauges are going to look mint

 

[t0m]

Cheers Nick
Hopefully it will all go to plan and I'll be fault free after this! Gave the car a blast home tonight from a meal out and it's never felt so fast. Really pulling hard. Can't wait to have the gauges on and see what she's doing!

 

[tyrer]

Looking forward to seeing your bay take shape mate, with 300 you need to show it off mani will be nice addition.

I'm looking at gauges but not sure if it's worth it on mine really but a few are fitting recently and getting tempted, so I'm sure you will tip the scale once I see pics!!

Good luck with the mapping out, fingers crossed it's all sorted. I have been looking into the sps switch... If I had waited a month for my revo I could of got the switch for the same price I paid for just the map with the £100 off offer

 

[8bit]

Tom, B1 S1 is the pre-cat lambda, I'm not sure that one can be mapped out... it's usually the post-cat one that gets mapped out as it's just there to check correct cat converter operation. The pre-cat one is what works out if the fuelling is accurate? Unless they have another way of monitoring fuelling in the map then you'd be as well to have that sensor replaced.