are there any free mod's i can do, immmm soooo bored1!!

**no1tosh** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:15

as im title says im bored out of my mind, i want to do something to my car, i wanted to fit a mbc but no wheres open, so is there any free mods i can do?
please help the missus is trying to find me chores

**theflyingbrick** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:35

there is but dont know if you fancy it?? pedro has props for this...........you can drill holes in the selector arm (the upright one) and this shortens the left to right travel on the gearstick,ideally you should do this when fitting a short shift plate,but asked for a freebie and i gave you one lol

**no1tosh** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:43

ohhhh ow theres a thought, if i could get hold of my dads drill.
i keep toying with the idea of shortening to wastegate rod by a turn or two, not sure though

**Nealevo** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:44

If you still have a standard airbox drill some holes in the lower section for a bit more noise to appreciate

**T5frankie** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:50

Originally Posted by no1tosh

ohhhh ow theres a thought, if i could get hold of my dads drill.
i keep toying with the idea of shortening to wastegate rod by a turn or two, not sure though

what aint you sure about? just do it, i must have done this on 15 cars and never had a problem, its the one where everyone kisses there teeth and says its dangerous lol, a few turns is fine

**LiamT4** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:51

You could tighten up the actuator, but don't go over the top if you don't have a boost gauge.

also, if its loose then its probably time for a new one.

**no1tosh** · Monday 1st April 2013, 12:53

thing s i tryed it a week or so ago and the 10mm ut is very seized and starting to round off so im just tryig to think of a way to undo it or more like find a tool which i can fit down there hahah.
the air box idea, i forgot all about that i did it to my vr6 passat and ohhhh the sweetttt noise it made

**Santa** · Monday 1st April 2013, 13:14

Over inflate the tyres.............handling will suck but it should reduce rolling friction.

**craigoodwood** · Monday 1st April 2013, 13:42

remove the sound deadening from the bonnet

**theflyingbrick** · Monday 1st April 2013, 13:56

Originally Posted by craigoodwood

remove the sound deadening from the bonnet

coupled with a holy air box should make a lovely noise

btw im off out to turn my actautor in a couple of turns 15 psi just aint enough

**smithy** · Monday 1st April 2013, 14:03

Get some wd40 on the actuator rod and a wire brush and turn the bitch up

**no1tosh** · Monday 1st April 2013, 14:12

got it undone, it seemed a little tight when trying to make it sit over the wastegate rod, so i loosened it until it slipped over nicley, then wound it in 2 full turns.
so it looks like someone has already been there and had a go hahah.

so is my thought right, standard it should slip on and off the wastegate rod without catching, so 2 full turns from there?

cheers

**danny-R** · Monday 1st April 2013, 16:50

Originally Posted by Santa

Over inflate the tyres.............handling will suck but it should reduce rolling friction.

Cost me 50p for fresh air from our fuel station so can't be classed as a FREE mod. Unless you have an old fashion ed foot pump lol

**Kingsford G** · Monday 1st April 2013, 17:27

Originally Posted by smithy

Get some wd40 on the actuator rod and a wire brush and turn the bitch up

pmsl

**T5frankie** · Monday 1st April 2013, 17:27

Originally Posted by no1tosh

got it undone, it seemed a little tight when trying to make it sit over the wastegate rod, so i loosened it until it slipped over nicley, then wound it in 2 full turns.
so it looks like someone has already been there and had a go hahah.

so is my thought right, standard it should slip on and off the wastegate rod without catching, so 2 full turns from there?

cheers

you should have to pull it over the hole with a little force

**Rudeyboy18** · Monday 1st April 2013, 18:09

Originally Posted by T5frankie

you should have to pull it over the hole with a little force

What are the effects of adjusting this rod?? Is it dangerous?

**T5frankie** · Monday 1st April 2013, 18:10

Originally Posted by Rudeyboy18

What are the effects of adjusting this rod?? Is it dangerous?

lol

**Santa** · Monday 1st April 2013, 18:19

Originally Posted by danny-R

Cost me 50p for fresh air from our fuel station so can't be classed as a FREE mod. Unless you have an old fashion ed foot pump lol

Free at Sainsbury's

**Kingsford G** · Monday 1st April 2013, 18:42

Originally Posted by Rudeyboy18

What are the effects of adjusting this rod?? Is it dangerous?

Yes,there is a chance u can poke yr finger

**no1tosh** · Monday 1st April 2013, 19:24

hahah yep we have to pay up here at shell, ill class 50p as free though so ive done that and done one turn from it slipping over, seems alright for now might give it one more tommoz after work.

i cant have been the only one scrounging around for little jobs on the car today, what we been up to?