Kickoff: Fact Checking

Purpose: This post describes the motivation for and goals of adding a discussion category labeled “Fact Check”. The topic of these “fact check” posts refers to vendor marketing or enthusiast discussions where a goal of the vendor / enthusiast is to coax other enthusiasts to accept an argument, usually on a topic directly or indirectly […]

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ARM Downpipe

ARM Downpipe

ARM Motorsport downpipe for the Mk7 GTI is one of the lower cost option downpipes available. To evaluate if different aftermarket downpipes produce a measurable difference on vehicle performance a sample of the ARM product was obtained. Before installing onto the GTI the downpipe will be flow tested.

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FMIC vs SMIC Outlet Temperature Over Ambient

FMIC vs SMIC | AC On

Background: As part of identifying a good performing Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) to pair with an aftermarket Stock Mount Intercooler (SMIC) in a bicooler configuration there have been a few candidate FMICs installed on my GTI to collect data. Note: Image above is not of the products used in this test. With summer temperatures prompting

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