2017 VW Alltrack - Nimble9's first Euro Car aka the DadWagon

I use BG InForce. Get some. Use it.

 

If BG products weren't such a pain to get, I'd have many. I've tried to get induction kits a dozen times and it's always a production.

 

in my cart but my neighbor might have one he was an Audi mechanic for years.

def needed

yeah that’s true, maybe I’ll wait for a warm day lol

 

I have so much BG... because parts.

 

Don't wait for a warm day. Just get it done fast so you don't get as cold!

 

Some quick mods from x mas:

Euro Switch



Fog lights with running lights without headlights

(One of the running lights was out of sync with the frame rate of my camera)


Bumperdillo installed - this is a must with how much I use the rear for cargo



also covered these

 

Most importantly, does the rear fog work now?

 

I have no idea if that's a real thing or a joke lol

 

A little of both. The switch has a position for a rear fog. There's probably coding and/or wiring involved to get it to work. Maybe even a bulb replacement. Or worse, taillight assembly replacement. I know you can screw with the rear lighting schema through coding, but that's all I know.

 

Oh looky...

Volkswagen Alltrack 1.8T Gen3 Rear Fog Light Parts - ECS Tuning

ECS' website doesn't really work at work, so I have no idea what's in that kit.

 

ECS is where I know the switch came from, I'll look into it.

I know I'll likely have to get into VCDS since I got a hatch pop kit as well https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-hatch-pop-kit/008595ecs01akt/

 

One of my favorite things in the VAG world is being able to easily add features through VCDS.

 

did you get something like this?

https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchn_10/

 

Nah. GTI had mostly bolt-on Euro-spec stuff. I did do the LED tail lights from the Golf R and then got the rear fog working. That required VCDS. Rest of it was playing with the seatbelt chime, lightning schemes and a few other things like fob control of the windows and sunroof. The Passat was too old for much coding.

 

Decided to just buy the Carista module and pair to my phone since it’s the most cost effective option vs Rosstech unlimited for $650 and OBD11

going to enable:

• hatch pop
• Sweeping dials on startup
• Lock car with fob while engine running
• A bunch more

also, today while it was still mild out I installed my 3rd car related Xmas gift which is a Turbo Muffle delete.


Zip tie on the charge pipe was clutch


Comparison


overall improvement I noticed was more turbo noise and I swear it feels like it pulls a smidge harder. It’s cold out so that’s likely what it is.

Fairly easy install, just tedious with large hands in a small space, and my turbo outlet gasket not wanting to stay in place initially either lol

honestly worth it

 

Forgot to add that I did this earlier this week:

Hatch pop kit installed

 

I did one of those on a car. S3 maybe. I can't remember. Lots of choice words were said.

 

my hands are bruised all over from how tight the work area is. I’m just happy I didn’t drop a bolt lol

 

Not sure when this was done last so it's on my list

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyQz8JYt1CU

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-haldex-differential-service-kit-kit-g060175a2kt5

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-haldex-magnetic-plug-racingline-vwr180002#fitment

 

Unitronic vs APR tune debate currently going down

gonna get my haldex serviced and carbon buildup removed from AP tuning here locally.

might be the last work done to the car before the dad wagon becomes a REAL dad wagon