CHASSIS MODS ON MY MK5 GTI !!

[@grizzlydean5361]

Great video, nice to see mk5 video's still! Ive got bilstein b14s on my ed30, along with superpro alk, subframe locking collers and full Vibra-Technics engine mounts. Make such a difference

[@DarthKydo]

Recently came across this channel and now have went through all your vids. Really enjoy it. Waiting on some new vids. Keep them coming.

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers dude. I will get back on it 👍

[@christiancanavan3102]

Coming along nicely mate, sooooo happy to see DT content back with a bang 👌

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers mate, only doing it to use up the pile of parts I've had lying around for a while ..🤣😉

[@petermillington8185]

Cracking job the handling will b unreal

[@DecimalTenths]

Yeah I think so as soon as the wheels are all pointing in the right direction 🤣

[@ashleybarratt5292]

Just watched all old videos they were awesome hoping you start making more content soon looking forward to it

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers pal, I'm busy recording stuff atm, so defo stuff coming.

[@DTKB]

DUDE!! so fukin stoked i stumbled upon your channel... Keep the mk5 gti vids coming.. your carbon cleaning video is what brought me here.. thumbs up. FYI i binged watched all the mk5 videos spectacular videos mate keep up the fantastic work. im a mk4 kid since 2000 and just bought a 08 mk5 gti fsi dsg in December 2021 lots of info im learning from you thanks and cheers all the way from newfoundland

[@DecimalTenths]

DUDE!! Thanks for watching! More videos enroute, just been a bit busy lately... resume in a week 🤙🤙

[@SpeedingTube]

Nice one bud, adjustable camber bushes look smart and the brakes spot on, your Golf is such a decent mota! Give me a shout soon re next month 😎👍

[@dantemagz6672]

I’m running b14s in my gti mk5 2 door. Best money I’ve ever spent, 4 years later still mint

[@DecimalTenths]

Awesome to hear 🤣😁👍👍

[@vrsmartin2981]

Again. Amazing Nic. Videos get better and better mate

[@DecimalTenths]

Appreciate the feedback pal thankyou. It does get easier when I can find time to get in a groove.

[@RKK369]

Great video buddy 👍🏿 love the S3 brake upgrade..

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers dude. They are good stoppers 👍👍

[@RKK369]

May try get hold of some for my mk1 tt

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I've just fitted a fresh B12 suspension kit to mine (Bilstein struts/Eibach springs combo). Not a massive drop but handles superb 👌🏻 Glad to see it's not just my car that had a 'little' corrosion on the hubs. My backing plates were like Swiss cheese!! 😂 Seeing ur susp arm upgrades is giving me ideas! Brilliant content as always 🔥👍🏻

[@DecimalTenths]

Thanks pal, B12s are immense too and I initially wanted them, but in the end got a deal on the B14s so thought feck it... Most TFSI cars are a little corroded these days 🤣🙈

[@dannyholt2171]

Love it mate! Literally doing what I'm planning ahead on my leon 😂 handy to watch

[@DecimalTenths]

Good stuff mate

[@Stevenrogers274]

Coming along really well Are you thinking of doing lsd install on this

[@DecimalTenths]

Hmm... not at the minute to be honest. Never say never though.

[@Stevenrogers274]

@@DecimalTenths …. So there is a possibility Thats enough for me :D

[@DecimalTenths]

@@Stevenrogers274 I'm just hoping the clutch doesn't shit itself on the first pull

[@sidbobby3233]

Genuinely seeing this done, another wicked video looking forward to seeing the mapping done. Sid 👌🖒😎

[@DecimalTenths]

It's coming... cheers mate

[@rickydub6950]

Man what a refresh of the running gear there 👏😎 hate the shit guards, but love swapping them out for fresh ones when the time comes 👌 gonna be the ideal mk5 GTi once you're done, look forward to next episode as always 👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Yeah I'm confident it'll be pretty darn class. Cheers

[@GIXXERUKX]

Brilliant 🤩 or ‘friggin epic’ 😂 series this .. love it, cheers Nick

[@DecimalTenths]

Haha I'm nothing if not predictable...🤣👍 cheers

[@GIXXERUKX]

@@DecimalTenths honestly totally enjoyed every episode and has give me some ideas 👍

[@DecimalTenths]

@@GIXXERUKX Good stuff mate cheers

[@chrisrusted7292]

Loving the videos I'm in the middle of doing modifications & maintenance on my mk5 gti hoping to get it to you once it's all done for the walnut blasting & viz balance shaft pulley 👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers more to come. 👍

[@cuprak1lad543]

Did you manage to get the rear wishbone Bush bolts out without ripping the thread out of the subframe? Have heard this is common when removing the bolts

[@DecimalTenths]

No mate. Sadly not. One side came out fine, whilst the other didn't. I was going to fix it but instead just replaced it as we had a car in as spares at the time.

[@cuprak1lad543]

@@DecimalTenths makes me worried to do mine lol

[@richardstubbings6962]

Love the honesty when things do go wrong. 🤣

[@DecimalTenths]

It's the bits I laugh at... so got to keep them in the vid mate

[@jamessheridan2802]

Awesome to watch. When’s the next episode??

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers! Very soon

[@jamessheridan2802]

@@DecimalTenths when 😩🤷‍♂️😂😃

[@Denis.S96]

New video please!!!!!!!!

[@overlandmk4]

Yes!

[@Scoobydcs]

b14s better than kwv3? i had v3 on my mk4 r34 back in the day and they were mega!

[@DecimalTenths]

I wouldnt say they were better than v3s. They awesome though.

[@kevinmallon8692]

How about a 25mm rear sway bar? What made you replace the front drop links? Loving the vids 👌

[@DecimalTenths]

I nearly put roll bars on the car, but decided as it's a road car to not go too wild with it. The suspension will do 👍. The front drop links were rotten so got replaced as a needs must.

[@conor_kelly]

Next video must be due soon??

[@davidkane8660]

Nice nick this is gonna be a mint built car buddy....... 1144s or yellows tuff inbound bud..... I found out the brembo road pads were not sufficient

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers mate, yeah I know they'll need upgrading for sure. Little does anyone know this is budget mk5 build atm 🤣

[@davidkane8660]

@@DecimalTenths dude nothings ever a budget build just you don't spend as much as you could

[@thatcraftybrew]

I like the idea of them camber bushes, that would have saved a lot of hastle on my mk5

[@colinscott8313]

Hi there I’m loving your mk5 golf gti project amazing build. I have a mk6 golf gti and I’m fitting the bilstein b8 dampers with H&r sports springs. And I would like if the standard front drop links would be ok to use. Or would I need the adjustable super pro links. And the springs have a 25mm drop many thanks

[@DecimalTenths]

Hi dude, Cheers 👍👍 I use stock droplinks, so you'll be able to aswell 👍

[@THIRKLE1985]

Great video mate. Would love too take a trip to your garage in my mk3 octavia when I've finished building it👍👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers mate, do it !! 😁

[@THIRKLE1985]

@@DecimalTenths cool I'm still abit from finishing but will be a monster when it's done lol.😅👍

[@tcjnr82]

I love this channel…❤ You should make some Stroka Mota t-shirts 😂

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers!! We're in the middle of sorting some t shirts out again 👍

[@RKK369]

Nice job geez.. don't u sposed to tight the wishbone on the floor under the cars weight ?

[@DecimalTenths]

For a stock press in Bush then yes without a doubt it has to be tightened under the cars weight as it doesn't turn in the arm. The powerflex bushes do turn in the arm and its only the centre bit that gets tightened so you can tighten these whilst they are raised 👍

[@RKK369]

Oh nice one. Wasn't trying pick faults dude. Love your channel man and all your vids 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jasonbarry8104]

Hi it's looking great brake calipers are super. I no I always ask you questions sorry but I know you no much more than me. I fans come on at the right temperature but they just switch off immediately I been trying to get them right but I just can't. I will appreciate your input thanks

[@DecimalTenths]

Fans on what kiddo? Radiator fans? What car? Air con?

[@jasonbarry8104]

@@DecimalTenths Hi vw caddy bsf 1.6 i. But it has 1.8t 20v now . It has a Audi 1.8t 20v 8e0909518bc ecu in it. It's has the caddy original fans in it. Do you think it's the caddy fan control module that is not compatible with the Audi ecu. The fans work perfectly with the old ecu. I really appreciate you responding to me.

[@stevensmith3069]

Great vid mate having nightmare with my Leon Bwa with when you lift off at motorway speeds it hesitates when in vacuum and oil on intake 🤬 You make everything look a doddle mate 👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers 👍 You most probably have PCV issues pal. Stripping the old stuff off was a mare, but its always easy bokting stuff togethwr when it's new stuff 😁

[@stevensmith3069]

@@DecimalTenths Done pcv latest revision rear breather to suit turbo new, did the rocker cover with new genuine still issue 👍

[@DecimalTenths]

@@stevensmith3069 Smoke leak test of all the pipework then next pal. Common for the pipe to the vacuum pump to split, rocker to crankcase breather corrugated pipe also.

[@stevensmith3069]

@@DecimalTenths Checked mate comp test 201psi cyl 1 204psi cyl 203psi cyl 3 206psi cyl 4 93000 pulls hard new turbo I put borescope in iat sensor hole and valve have oil drops sat on intake just smokes every now and then under vacuum only quite a tidy engine but got me baffled 😕 👍

[@martinultimatevw3779]

Isnt that stainless camber adjuster locked? Can think it would rotate over time and f#ck up the adjustment 🤔🤔

[@DecimalTenths]

Yes you set your camber and then tighten up the front arm bolt, and it will be locked tight then.

[@martinultimatevw3779]

@@DecimalTenths mmm, u think it is. Better keep an eye on it, or pin it like the 1.8t pulley lol. Ive seen porsche camber adjusters that have the same style inner part, but have a outer locking part u put over it. Anyway, it will be fine i guess

[@christopherbundyjr7188]

Just wanna say thank you for making these, just got the mkv FSI as my first car and I’m excited to get into it

[@DecimalTenths]

Very welcome pal, sharings caring 🤙

[@chrishall4558]

Really enjoying the progression of this car, it’s shaping up to be great. Is the cap missing off the bottom of the oil filter housing for a reason? 😁

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers, I just need to replace it

[@chrisrutherford3862]

Hi Nick? Built a 1.8 AGU Stroker motor going to fit it in my Corrado G60, Yep bolting the G60 Super Charger to the AGU Forged Stroker motor. The question is when you turn the motor by hand the cam chain tensioner bumps up and down is this normal? Keep the videos coming mate

[@DecimalTenths]

Hi pal, yep perfectly normal 👌. Cheers. Sounds an interesting build, think maybes the G will be a big small for a Stroker though? What's your power goals?

[@chrisrutherford3862]

@@DecimalTenths Thanks Nick 250hp to 300hp at the most with the G60 Charger at 15psi old PG motor had about 200hp Thanks again mate

[@chrisrutherford3862]

Hi Nick Got the motor started Sounds fu-king angry, All you can hear is the injectors smooth as, blip the throttle and it a vary angry PG motor sound with the g60 howl. Re.doing the exhaust redoing it in 3' oval, coming over the gearbox side more space as the propshft and steering are in the path of the round pipe. Mint man Look forward to the next Video gota have a bit of DT!!

[@eoin730]

When you change the front callipers all you do is hook up the pressure bleeder and crack all four corners at once? do you need to do anything else like bleed the abs pump?

[@DecimalTenths]

I hook up the pressure bleeder and do them all one by one. If they struggle to bleed or if the pedal doesn't come, then I would consider activating the ABS pump with vcds to bleed them further.

[@paulfeatherstone7095]

Hello its nearly there it's going to be mint ! 👌

[@DecimalTenths]

Hoping so pal 👍

[@bamdragon25]

Wait so instead of camber plates after lowering (with b12 kit) i could just get those bushings and possibly fix it that way?

[@DecimalTenths]

It worked for me 😁

[@andrewlloyd2404]

I’m planning a full suspension refresh/upgrade so this couldn’t have been timed any better! 🙌

[@DecimalTenths]

Mine desperately needed it mate. 🙈🤣

[@typeg23]

Got question. Will fuel consumption go up if do a hpfp upgrade🤔?

[@DecimalTenths]

No, not if driving style and use stay the same. The pump is an "on demand" system so if the demand doesn't change, then neither does usage

[@typeg23]

Where can I chat with you lads apart form you tube comments🤣 i got fuel pressure problem.

[@DecimalTenths]

@@typeg23 We've got pages on FB Insta and [e-mail]

[@manx1641]

Other than having them to hand, is there any reason you wouldn’t use the Passat aluminium knuckles?

[@DecimalTenths]

No mate good upgrade. I've actually got some for our track car, but not for this one. 👍

[@robertnaisbitt8503]

Hi mate, any chance you can do a video on valve stem seal replacements. There’s nothing on the net for replacing them for the mk5 Gti engines :D

[@AutomotiveFans]

Ware you buy the powerfelex ?

[@DecimalTenths]

We are powerflex dealers, so we supply them 😉😁

[@AutomotiveFans]

@@DecimalTenths i live in the Nederlands you have a website how mutch is the kit ?€

[@voytopuesto]

Thanks for sharing! I am bit short of wheel clearance, do you think that adding the ALK and the camber bushes will push the wheel even further out? I already got them but not sure if it is wise to install them.

[@boroboro8278]

Helloo, you will upgrade the pistons and connecting rods for the tune (350hp) ? Or the stock one can handle the power?

[@DecimalTenths]

The stock BWA ones will cope with K04 power 👍

[@AJC762]

i’m looking at fitting s3 8p calipers in my mk5 gti, can i use the standard gti backing plates? and stand GTI brake hoses?

[@DecimalTenths]

Nope, S3 items needed.

[@18616]

If someone wants to get this done by a garage how much would it cost?

[@DecimalTenths]

You would spend £4k easy

[@Benko_DieseL]

Is the suspension the same on the mk5 gti and the tdi?

[@DecimalTenths]

Different springs. Same design though

[@Benko_DieseL]

@@DecimalTenths So just stiffer springs and that's it?

[@MattStrike]

How did the billstein setup go when you had it? (Assuming you’ve sold the car) looking at them for a mk6

[@grizzlydean5361]

They are great, got them on my ed30.

[@Denis.S96]

Still waiting for the new video!!!

[@DecimalTenths]

Some say its happening this week...

[@stevensmith3069]

Hi nick quick question I have bought king race bearings for my bwa engine con rods the thing is there’s a hole in bottom cap which one bearings don’t have hole in shell so blocks it off but king race bearings have hole in each shell so would that cause oil pressure problems any help would be great

[@DecimalTenths]

You saying the stock rod doesn't have rifle drilling but the bearings have a hole for the oiling? If so then using the bearings with a hole won't affect it at all.

[@stevensmith3069]

The lower cap has hole which is covered up by stock bearing but king race bearings have a hole the to so hole for rifle drilling and hole in lower shell which opens up the hole in con rod cap

[@Scoobydcs]

what does the anitlift kit do?

[@DecimalTenths]

It stops the inherent wheel hop that is common on these chassis's

[@eoghanhennessy443]

A tool box falling over my god rage sets in quickly 😂

[@DecimalTenths]

Camera went off at that moment...😬😖

[@kevinmchale6637]

Bet you cant wait to get stuck into some b roads now! Hows the white one coming on? Bilsteins are worth every penny! My s3 has been in the garage weeks now having suspension polly bushed etc and brakes done. Rear lines corroded obv snapped when the trailing arm dropped. But glad they are getting attention now. 💸

[@DecimalTenths]

Chomping at the bit mate...🤣. Cant wait. Its always nice to get power, but chassis and brake mods make a car much more enjoyable 👌

[@arronlowley5659]

hey up nick pal, ive got bilstein b8 on my cupra R with h&r springs and still find the ride quite bumpy and not very pleasant. could this just be down to the h&r springs and if so what springs would you recommend yourself.

[@DecimalTenths]

Reet pal. Only other worthwhile option are eibachs. I like Eibach/bilstein for shock/spring combo. Your shocks in good condition?

[@arronlowley5659]

@@DecimalTenths shocks are basically brand new mate, done maybe 1k miles at most

[@joshlismore]

Do you have to bleed the brakes through vcds at all?

[@DecimalTenths]

Not in this instance. If they don't bleed well, or give ABS issues then yeah we would then bleed with the vcds procedure

[@dirkdingle7926]

Sweet mate looks good I’ve powerflex black bushes on my wishbones there rock solid,any part that comes of my motor gets wire brushed then painted does me head in putting rusty bits back on 🤣

[@DecimalTenths]

One thing I wished I'd done now...🙈

[@feonics8917]

"I've just been an absolute pikey!" - 🤣🤣

[@DecimalTenths]

🤙🤙🤣

[@steverotherham5672]

👍👍👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers

[@jjones6308]

👍

[@notorioz810]

We like thoight things 👀

[@DecimalTenths]

We do 👍

[@TonysTechAndCars]

There is no way thats better than KW's

[@DecimalTenths]

Well done you have an opinion 👍

[@pelleg60]

Ohh that's a gooood pedal hahahah

[@DecimalTenths]

Love a good pedal 🤙🤣

[@Scoobydcs]

god i wish i had a ramp lol

[@DecimalTenths]

Game changer!!

[@NolTee2]

First! BOOM!

[@DecimalTenths]

BOOM indeed!!