Project Golf kart

[jessemk2]

Factory head unit only had am/fm cd.

All my music is pretty much on my phone so added a 9"android auto head unit with a pioneer under seat sub and reverse camera.

Need to download a better screen disply

then took it for a evening hoon around some b roads

[jessemk2]

Got the steering wheel controls to work with the head unit

And the sub fits perfectly between the seat rails

 

 

[jessemk2]

Couple of vw logos I've noticed since owning it

Low beam headlights

bottle opener in the cup holder

 

[Alfashark]

Impressive that the bottle opener is still present!  They were frequently pinched while cars were on the dealer's yards, much like the umbrellas tucked into the rear doors on Mk2 Superbs.

[jessemk2]

Cup holder wouldnt hold cups without the bottle opener lol,I seen them online doing my mk5 searches for about 30 bucks if your a vw head and want to open your beer with one

[jessemk2]

I've been using someone else's scan tool,wouldnt mine having my own.

Is there a decent one I can get local for around $200-$250?

Purchased a vw/audi scanner on trademe after waiting a week they said they don't have any:(

 

 

[subverse]

I used to have a VAG-COM, it was an older model, it cost $300NZ 10 years ago and was good. I lent it to a guy at work and he apparently sold the car with it in the boot "sorry bro" The new ones look to be locked down to a certain number of cars, but probably still good: https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchv2_ent/

[Alfashark]

Yeah for full functionality, Rosstec is the only way.  OBDeleven is actually legit too with many functions already mapped out - Select the change from the drop down list, select and DO IT.

[jessemk2]

I don't have a laptop for the VAG COM

Think I get one like one I borrow does all I want 

 

 

 

[Alfashark]

OBDeleven - it's a phone based app.  If you've got your phone, you're able to scan/diagnose/change shit.

[jessemk2]

Watched a few yt vids on the OBDeleven has some good features think I get one,can just pair with headunit 

[jakesae101]

I have an autel vw scanner i used alot on my mk4 gti if it will work for you? Happy to sell or trade for a conventional ob2 unit.

[kicker]

I've got an XTool VAG401 from aliexpress, was about $75, has all the functionality of VAGCOM with none of the ease of use
Once you figure out the menus and values you want its good but a snappy phone interface looks way better

[jessemk2]

Took it for a good b road drive last night burnt through $90 of 98 in about 1.5hrs.

$90 doesn't get you alot of 98 nowadays thou

Got it booked in for tints to help keep interior temps down which might help  the interior from falling apart and it should look a bit cooler too.

[jessemk2]

Not to fussed on using genuine service parts specially when it's $170 cheaper on sale at supercheap,it all meets vw standard so should be ok

Dsg not due for service for another 12000kms but just going to do it anyway

Nice cruisy job for the weekend.

I did ordered a genuine vw thermostat/housing thou wasn't much more than a knockoff

The cooling fan has recently decided to stay on all the time,did a scan and #2 temp sensor is coming up so will order that and replace when I do the cooling system service.

 

[Alfashark]

Keep an eye on the oil level with that Castrol - It's good when it's in liquid form, but it tends to flash off as vapour a bit easier than the Penrite or Liquimoly equivalent. My wagon had a bit of an appetite for oil on Castrol and after asking a few questions on an Oz based forum, others had found the same. Did a service each with LM and Penrite and the level was much more stable.

[Alfashark]

Also, has the HP fuel pump been done yet? The cam follower is a consumable, so for the sake of a little extra work every so often, it's worth changing.

[tortron]

10 minutes ago, Alfashark said:

Keep an eye on the oil level with that Castrol - It's good when it's in liquid form, but it tends to flash off as vapour a bit easier than the Penrite or Liquimoly equivalent. My wagon had a bit of an appetite for oil on Castrol and after asking a few questions on an Oz based forum, others had found the same. Did a service each with LM and Penrite and the level was much more stable.

Oh no way, golf was using a full dipstick between services on that, I assumed just cos real thin and burns up 

[jessemk2]

Hp fuel pump follow was done at last service 9000ks ago,was thinking its should be ok till next service.

Not sure what oil was used previous service 9k ago but was reading just above low when I checked when first went over car,took about 650ml to get to fill

So will keep a eye on it

[jessemk2]

My mates s3 uses a bit of oil between services aswell (motul)

He told me it's not uncommon on these engines