Background: A quirk of the Mk7 community is a persistent belief held by some owners that a diverter valve (DV) spacer causes boost pressure leaks. Despite lacking any design feature that could cause this problem, owners claim the part routinely causes problems. I was part of a recent exchange where a pair of owners reiterated […]
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Background: Black Forest Industries (BFI) has been selling MQB engine and transmission mounts for several years, at least since 2018. These mounts have been routinely recommended by consumers and benefit from widespread brand recognition in the Mk7 community. The mounts feature a layered rubber-and-aluminum insert design and distinctive billet aluminum bracket geometry. Competitive Landscape: The
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Background: I saw this comment a little while ago in the responses to a post from an owner who was wondering about using a bicooler with a hybrid turbocharger. When I discussed Bicoolers versus Aftermarket Stock mounts in a May 2021 post, I mentioned that conditions could factor into the results. At that time, my
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