I’m sort of an odd one when it comes to car modifications, while most people change their suspension and wheels as one of their first mods, I tend to leave these to the last. I’ve been modding my car steadily since I got it almost 3 years ago and I finally got around to changing the suspension on this thing yesterday. So what took me so long? Well, if you really want to know…
So lately I haven’t been keeping up with my postings due to many factors, mainly due to taking care of the baby. But I’ve also been keeping up with other hobbies, such as the continual modification of my GTI, collection of anime figures and Macross Valks. Resources ($) is unfortunately running low so it’s getting harder and harder to concentrate on what to purchase. Best bet is to not purchase anything at all, but then what would be the fun in that?
A little bit late on this, but I guess it’s better late than never! Haven’t updated the blog section much now that I’ve been working on the reviews section more and more. But it’s time to get back to the roots and update this thing!
We’ve been planning on the GO Dubn’ meet for a few months now, and many of us eagerly awaited for the May date to arrive. The local weather has been going up and down quite a bit lately so it was “anything goes”. A couple weeks ago it was 20+ degrees Celsius while the past week it’s been in the the low 10′s (and lower). A little odd for May, but most of us were already prepped, cars were washed and waxed and ready to roll!
Spent a couple hours yesterday morning to install the BSH PCV Stage 2+ PCV fix with Catch Can. It replaces the OEM PCV system and adds a catch can to collect the waste, oil, vapours, etc. No more worrying about the typical PCV leak anymore, although I can’t say I’ve ever had a problem with it (yet). I’ll just have to keep an eye on the Diverter Valve now and make sure it’s not leaking boost.
The install was rather simple, although there were points where you say, “grrrrr”. Actually, there was just one point where I had to say “grrrr”. That was removing the driver side hose from the stock PCV system. I was afraid of damaging the clips that was holding the hose in place, you have to be really careful and patient when removing the clip. It was noted in BSH’s instructions as well. It may be easier if there was a second person to help, one person can work the clip while the other gently pull on the hose to separate it from the nozzle.
Anyway, after a few “grrrrrr’s”, I got the kit installed. The angle block from the catch can seems to sit pretty close to the belt, it just didn’t feel comfortable having something so close to the belt. I spent some time on adjusting the can to a position where angle block would sit farther away from the belt. I think I found a suitable position, albeit a bit unconventional, as seen in the pic. Guess time will tell how much gunk the can will catch!
Just attended Vagkraft for the first time last weekend. For those of you who don’t know what Vagkraft is, it is a local Volkswagen and Audi car show / gathering that started two years ago here in Toronto. I was on the fence on whether to go or not until a friend asked if my car could fill in for hers as the display car for the EuroSport Tuning booth. Sounded like fun even though my car was no display car status, so I ended up going. Spent the day walking around and taking pictures, came home sun-burnt all over. lol
I’ve processed a couple photos, since I haven’t had time lately to work on the photos (had a few wedding and engagement photo requests).
The photos can be found here.