TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 had my plenium spacer fitted yesterday, is it normal for an after smell? (burning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 emmmmmmm Can't remember but think I would have...... I'd have a check oil isn't dripping somewhere hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 doesnt smell like oil, bit plasticly??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well I'd be out under the bonnet looking for signs of scalded plastic then. Could be the engine cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 how?? wouldnt this just be in the same place? got me worried now, going looking will be bk in 10 and let you know if i can see anything obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 ok, all looks fine BUT I can see what looks like glue near the spacer, I did notice some glue before it was fitted. I think it holds the gasket of the spacer to the metal of the spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I fitted my own at the weekend, and there is no smell of any burning, also never came across any glue during the install. Only thing I would think that it could be is the ISO Thermal gasket, it has to be soaked in engine oil before install, it will be the one that gets hot, and maybe if there was alot of oil put on the gasket it may burn off. Only a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 it does seem to be getting weaker, maybe that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well as along as you don't see flames shooting out of the side off the car then should be fine. Also you find much difference with the spacer fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Gunna get in trouble for this BUT here goes...........NO do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Ha Brilliant! Me neither, do hear a change in the note of the exhaust though for the better. I suppose it only apparently gives you between 11 -15 WHP and considering that as a % of overall BHP then it would be hard to notice the difference. Bit like sheep, people say it's the only mod that has an effect and everybody runs out and gets one, but sure something extra to put in our signatures:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 yeha I notice a slight sound change and I mean slight and thats IT! waiting for my nismo cold air intake to arrive from the good old usa, I know these really change the sound as I fitted a K&N on my audi tt and it sounded amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Weird, I got the V+ plenum but would have thought it's 'feel' the same. I noticed better mid range response. The power stated is not peak power though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well I only installed it on sunday, and am working in London for the next 2 months so really haven't had a chance to have a long run in it, but so far not a massive difference, better 'racier' sound to the exhaust though. Would love to stick a cold air induction system and NISMO exhaust in but really don't want to hear how much the insurance company would like for the privilage, at least the motordyne is stealthy to the common eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Convert Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 insurance inspectors are not the common eye :P I havent even told mine yet, think ill do it tomorow, ill let u all know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Burning smell is not good, but if its dissapearing then I guess theres not a lot you can do! Definately didnt get it when mine was fitted at Phils last year. Also, you might miss the difference the plenum spacer makes if you are used to driving more spiritedly. I do a lot of m-way miles and notice the difference quite considerable. M-way cruising you can put your foot down and get a noticably bigger punt in mid range. If I drove it like I stole it everywhere though, I dont think I'd notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 TT, You contact your insurance yet about telling them about the spacer? If so what was the bad news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 ive certianly noticed an increase in mid range pull since having mine fitted. especially in 2nd - 3rd gear changes at about 3.5k rpm upwards, the misses also commented on the difference, I will be at santapod on the 16th August to prove it one way or another with an after mod run, so hoping to beat 14 seconds (pre mod run), if i dont then ill be blaming the amount of pies consumed between going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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