www.podi.ca currently produces and sells gauges and pods for the MK4 Golf/Jetta (available at www.podi.ca) and MK5 owners are in for a real treat this November as Podi announced the release of their MK5 specific gauge pod solution, sure to stir up some interest in the performance VW community.

It’s one thing to install the OEM fit steering column pod in a matter of minutes, it’s becomes an entirely different ball game when you are situated in front of a Podi gauge, illuminated by the unmatched, lucent VW blue. Podi gauge packages cover every interest imaginable. From stepper motor boost gauges that are remote controlled, to enticing digital displays that will monitor your engine essentials; they’ve created a setup for everyone.

Don’t be fooled by other gauge solutions that fall short, only Podi replaces your steering column cover and leaves you with the sensation that you’ve done something right for your car today. So what are you waiting for? To find more information on the new MK5 Podi and their full Volkswagen lineup visit www.podi.ca.

About Podi
Formed in British Columbia by Audi enthusiasts, Podi manufactures high quality, OEM replacement gauge pod solutions for Audi and Volkswagen enthusiasts worldwide. Learn more at: www.podi.ca.

Simple in execution, yet offering the desirable atmospheric blow-off valve sound, this product has been designed to be fully compatible with the Bosch engine management systems employed.

This is not only a replacement for vehicles fitted with the OEM solenoid valve part number 06F 145 710 D, but will fit earlier applications of the 2.0 FSiT. This part fits the MK5 GTI TSI, MK5 Jetta TSI and MK6 GTI. For the twin charged 1.4 engine (Turbo and Supercharger) there is also a specific adaptor.

You can buy this part from Part4Euro.com

42 Draft Design’s Mk5 specific MAP sensor flanges are available in two configurations. Each configuration is designed to used on different base material. The aluminum flange has been machined to sit perfectly flush on 2.5" aluminum piping. The thread-on flange is designed to be used on steel and stainless steel piping. A 304 stainless steel threaded nipple allows attachment of the MAP sensor flange at any rotation. This 2-part combination of materials has proven to be a very cost effective alternative to a 100% 304 stainless steel flange.

• Aluminum version includes 6061 aluminum flange & 2 stainless steel button-head screws
• Stainless steel version includes 6061 aluminum flange, 304 stainless steel pipe nipple, & 2 stainless steel button-head screws
• Fits Mk5 2.0T FSI/TSI MAP sensor flanges
• Will also fit Mk4 "small" MAP sensor flange

The Euro Sport intercooler kit is a great upgrade for any Mk IV 1.8T and is especially beneficial on cars with enhanced ECU programming or other upgrades. Intercooler is capable of +300hp. For more info please contact 1-800-252-0415 or visit the Euro Sport website www.eurosportacc.com

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The blade clutch is the only OEM replacement Carbon clutch on the market along with the added benefit of being the cheapest carbon clutch available today. The price of clutch maybe entry level in the Carbonetic range, but the performance exceeds many higher priced clutches on the market today.

The Blade clutch is designed as a direct OEM replacement, so it will fit on to a standard flywheel or to the new Carbonetic lightweight flywheel. The power rating is 450 + BHP and torque figure of 450 + ft lb. (depending on pressure plate)

In recent tests with a Group N rally car has proved the clutch can take well over 500 ft lb of torque and still shows no signs of slipping.

The clutch will come with the cover plate and release bearing with the added option of a light weight flywheel.

Prices starting from £360 exc VAT.

So what are the benefits of the Carbon Blade clutch?

strongBenefits of the Carbon blade clutch/strong:

strong1. Quick Shifting!/strong

The specific gravity of the Carbon is 1/3 of iron. By attaching our special carbon material on the outer edges of the clutch disc, an ultra low inertia is released which cannot be accomplished by conventional metal sintered and OEM clutches, The low inertia makes quick shifting very easy and at the same time it minimizes the damages to the scynrco gears.

strong2. Excellent Friction characteristics /strong

A standard clutch disc usually fades at high temperature and the torque capacity declines substantially. However, the carbon disc has much higher resistance to fade and maintains normal operation. When the carbon is cooled down, the friction coefficient is relatively low and consequently it provides softer and judder less engagement. When it is warmed up, with an increase of friction coefficient, the clutch transfers a much higher torque value. This is a high performance clutch which is very easy to use for daily driving.

strong3. Damper Spring/strong
The new carbon clutch has spring centre dampers in order to achieve an easy operation and to reduce the impact to the transmission at the engagement.

strong4. Stable Clutch Operation/strong
The conventional metal clutches susceptible to the engagement point changes depending on the degree of thermal expansion. The carbon disc has extremely low thermal coefficient of expansion (1/10 of he iron) and the clutch operation is not affected by the heat.

More information: a href=http://www.carbonetic.co.uk/www.carbonetic.co.uk/a

strongAvailable clutches from March/strong
The clutch will come in two forms, a 3 puck design which is for the NA and smaller turbo charged cars, like the Honda Integra, Civic, Toyota Celica, Starlet etc.

The other is 4 puck design this will be for turbo charge cars. For example Evo/Impreza, Skyline GTS’s, etc.

The following will be available:

Mitsubishi Evo 4-10
Subaru Impreza GC8 and GDB
Honda Integra Type R DC2/DC5
Honda Civic Type R EP3/EK9/FN2
Honda S2000
Shortly followed by:
Nissan Skyline GTS 32/33/34 S13/14/15
Toyota MR2 Turbo, Celica GT4, Starlet/Glaza turbo
Audi/VW TDI 1.9TDI/2.0TDI and 1.8T 2.0T engines
Ford Focus New RS/ST
BMW M3
Porsche 911 RS

As a complement to the already hugely popular .5 Polyurethane Motor Mount Kits, BFI has developed a more street friendly application for those seeking to retain factory-like levels of comfort in their 4 cylinder applications. Whereas before vibrations were slightly more noticeable as compared to 6 cylinder applications these Stealth Series Polyurethane Mounts are specifically designed to give increased performance without compromise in 2.0l ABA applications. These mounts will also perform much better than stock in VR6 applications for those seeking maximum comfort. Constructed from solid gravity cast polyurethane and NOT made from rubber like the factory pieces ensures an extremely long product life that will not break down over time.

In an effort to keep up with Volkswagen’s constant production changes BFI has just released a revised version of the already successful Torque Arm Insert for the MK5/Passat/A3/Tiguan. Due to revisions in the mount design for the recently released TSI Motors BFI was forced to completely redesign the Torque Arm Insert to ensure proper fitment and performance. The result is an exacting fit engineered to provide noticeable increases in performance designed specifically for you motor.

Contact:
www.blackforestindustries.com
sales@blackforestindustries.com

The DSG gearbox is an amazing bundle of technologies with over 50 patents protecting it. The mechanical and software details of this technology are on lockdown from even the dealerships who are not allowed to perform any service other than the basic maintenance.

Not to let this dissuade us, in 2004 HPA began a study to understand the overall mechanical limits of the DSG gearbox and compare it to those of the known manual gearbox. These efforts, along with our 15 year reputation in the field, gained us the attention of Volkswagen and earned us the right to exclusively build the three RGT project cars (Jetta, Passat, and Toaureg) for the debut at the 2005 SEMA show. All powered by a twin turbo and the Jetta and Passat outfitted with the DSG
HPA team met with the head software and mechanical developers for the DQ250, DQ350, and DQ500 DSG Gearboxes, and participated in ride and drives with the Audi A3 calibration team.

After more than three years of multiple overlapping and compounding durability evaluations together with our global partners (including the 24 hours at Nurenburgring, and numerous FT565 vehicle builds), our group has developed the software expertise necessary to ensure safe functionality of the DSG in extreme applications.

Unlike simple engine tuning which involves the use of one of many readily available programming interfaces to manipulate the spark and fuel of the engine map, tuning the DSG involves many more parameters and a secure understanding of how these react to various vehicle inputs.

Reading and writing software to an ECU is one thing, but without the experience and first hand knowledge of cause and effect generated by manipulating the blind variables of the DSG software, it is a potentially dangerous situation.

With over two dozen different DSG gearboxes in North America (and several more globally), no tuner is better versed and more prepared than HPA is to overcome these variables to ensure a perfect result that won’t prematurely wear out clutch packs or threaten the sensitive gearbox.

In early 2008, many tuners began offering big power upgrades for DSG equipped cars without consideration of augmenting this critical piece of hardware. HPA has worked since 2004 with an evolving understanding of the DSG system to develop cohesive power packages that deliver proven, durable, results. It was not until late 2008 that a feasible avenue to offer this DSG performance software to the general public was realized. At that time, HPA kicked off an aggressive initiative to clearly showcase the benefits and needs of DSG modification. Throughout our first two trips around the continent we further studied the idiosyncrasies of the various OEM DSG files and finalized our official offerings.

With an HPA tune, each file is created specifically for the car which it is being written to. This ensures that sensitive emissions and hardware interfaces are not jeopardized by an attempted one file fits all strategy.

Stage 2: $899

DSG performance involves a synergetic relationship between shift call outs, engine load, driver demand, and mechanical execution. Within these relationships, a harmonic balance must be maintained to ensure the various integrated systems work together and do not overpower their basic limitations.

HPA's Stage 2 DSG Program has the following features:

Progressive Shift Response:

One of the keys to our success in tuning the DSG software comes from our command of the clutch pressures. We are the only company to offer a progressive shift response upgrade which, through a scaling effect, optimizes the DSG’s durability, and retains known comforts and mileage. Under tip throttle and highway usage, shift response is improved by approximately 1/3 faster than factory. Between 50% engine load and WOT, our software is scaled to shorten the shift response up to two thirds quicker than factory. This feature is in effect in D, S and M modes. Our scaling effect synchronizes the hand off between inner and outer clutch packs depending on the load and acceleration demand applied. This eliminates unnecessary clutch slippage under full load accelerations, which reduces clutch wear.

Note: any non progressive software will prematurely damage clutch packs as different engagement response windows are required in order to manage the variables of different situation and allow the mechanics within the gearbox to conclude their transitions.

Torque Limit Increase:

Working in conjunction with our progressive shift configuration, we have increased the DSG Gearbox’s ability to transmit torque from 350nm up to 500nm while still ensuring the stability and capability of all the mechanical moving hardware within the DSG gearbox. With an HPA performance program, The DSG computer will no longer initiate steps to shed engine torque when the factory 350nm limit is reached which unleashes the true benefits of any engine modifications.

Launch Control:

With HPA's Stage 2 DSG Software, launch control is activated on any vehicle (ie Audi A3, Jetta/GLI) that did not come equipped with factory launch control.

A perfect launch out of the hole accompanied with a great 0-60 acceleration is one of the best ways to show off your performance mods. HPA’s DSG software upgrade enables the Launch Control feature on any car that did not come equipped with it from the factory. Furthermore, improving on the uneventful factory launch, we elevate the launch RPM to 4750; putting you in the sweet spot of your power band for a spectacular launch while maintaining a safe range of pressure that can be applied to the factory clutches to provide maximum grip without slip.

Increased Red Line:

Putting you back in command of your engine’s power at the upper RPM range, we have raised the DSG transmission’s rev limit to 7150 RPM as this optimizes the FSI engine’s compressor map and maintains the safe operating range of the V6’s valve springs. Note: the DSG rev limiter will be overridden by your engine’s rev limiter, so this feature may not be utilized with factory (or some aftermarket) chips.

Eliminated Automatic Shifting:

When commuting in traffic and looking for fuel economy, the brain behind the DSG is a mastermind at selecting which gear to be in. When it comes to spirited driving, the factory Sport mode can be quite aggressive, but many complain at how it overrules the driver’s input in situations like cornering.

With HPA’s performance programming, we have put the driver back in complete control.

In M mode; automatic up-shifting at wide open throttle has been deactivated, as has kick-down; allowing you to bounce of the newly redefined rev limiter and maintain your gear at will.

When you opt to take over the paddles in S mode, only at Wide Open Throttle will the software automatically shift at the newly defined red line. Up to 95% load, you will have the benefit of the removed up-shifting and kick-down to take control over your gear changes. This ensures less experienced drivers still get an automatic gear change under WOT demand.

In D mode, the factory up-shift and kick-down settings are maintained.

IN-DASH GEAR DISPLAY
When in D or S mode, the active gear is now displayed in the instrument cluster to the right of the PNRDS icons where it wasn’t previously (R32 etc)

Stage 3R: Extreme Performance: $1995
Stage 3 software is a must for all 400+ HP applications and those drivers who demand the most out of their chassis in D, S, or M mode. In addition to the upgrades offered in the Stage 2 package, Stage 3 includes the following benefits:

Stage 3 is a complete departure from the factory software, every gear interchange throughout every mode (D, S, and M) at every driving condition (tip, partial, or wide open throttle) is recalibrated to accommodate torque in excess of 600 ft lbs of torque.

Our programming revamps the clutch engagement curve and allows you to take advantage of the increased grip from performance clutches by scaling out the pressure calibration field. With more pressure on tap to clamp down the clutches, the additional TQ applied through High HP applications won’t strain your clutch packs.

The D mode up-shift program has been tailored to avoid sub 30 MPH 6 gear selections which, when combined with high HP and torque, will overload the sensitive input shafts of the gearbox.

Additionally, a manual override feature enables the driver to retain manual callout in D or S mode instead of reverting back to automatic after 8 seconds.
NOTE://OEM clutches have a durability threshold of 400 crank HP. With stage 3, we have been able to hold 500HP but the reliability of these packs can not be quantified.

For more details, please visit www.hpamotorsport.com/dsg.htm

The liquid is a multifunction gauge & diagnostics tool which can display many types of information related to your car's performance. Displaying data in either a traditional gauge format as well as a scrolling graph allowing data history to be seen visually. As the liquid uses an LCD screen to present the data to the user it creates the ability for multiple parameters to be presented on a single screen, thus removeing the necessary to have multiple gauges.

Although designed for the MK1 TT, Race Diagnostics have expanded its capabilities to work with other 1.8T cars such as the Audi A3/S3, Seat Ibiza/Leon and Golf MK4 GTI. It will also work with other non turbo versions of the Golf Mk4, many Seats, Skodas and other Audis using the pre “CAN” diagnostic bus. The diesel version will also be available soon.

The liquid GOLF for instance is available as a kit or as a complete insert replacing the flaps in the air vent. We also offer a service to modify your own vent to hold a liquidGolf kit as an alternative to the insert. It is also available for Passat and Bora.

The unit can be set up to display either imperial or metric units, or a mix of both as well as supporting the following languages: English, German, French, and Finnish. The Liquid can display data from the following engine variables: Engine power, Torque, Boost pressure, Cmd pressure, Mass Air Flow, Air Fuel Ratio, Air intake temp, Exhaust temp, Coolant temp, N75 position, Oil temp. Acceleration timings and faults and error codes can also be displayed.

Prices can be found at their store. We invite you to visit Race Diagnostics’ website because it is very informative and you can also watch some videos of the liquid in action.