eBay Direct Fit Intercooler for Mk7 GTI/R

eBay DF Flow Test

Continuing the evaluation of eBay sourced intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI a direct fit intercooler is flow tested. As with previous flow tests the intercooler was connected to the flow bench using a silicone connector hose.  The inlet side of the intercooler had a ‘velocity stack’ attached to a silicone connector in order to provide […]

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eBay Seller 1st-racinguk IC Fail

I picked up this intercooler from eBay seller1st-racinguk as part of one of the routine sales that take place on eBay.  At $270 shipped it seemed like a can’t lose proposition. I did not have plans to install the intercooler immediately, and it wasn’t until four months after purchase that I set about installing the intercooler

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Apex ARC-8 Wheel

MQB Apex ARC-8 Wheel Poll

Apex Race Parts is gauging consumer interest in wheels designed by Apex for the MQB platform. The initial product offered would be to the following specifications: Apex ARC – 8 17 x 8.5 ET45 5 x 112 Weight: +/- 17.2 lbs Designed to work with some Big Brake Kits Price expected to be in line with

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