In this section you will find links to articles about new products and modifications I have started to make on my VW Mk7.5 Golf GTI.

MODE Concepts - Turbo Inlet Pipe

The efficacy vs cost has always left me uncertain as to the actual performance benefit of cold air intakes. Indeed many seem of questionable quality, more likely to induce heat soak, and at best expensive reproductions of OEM components. Long story short, I opted to replace the OEM turbo inlet pipe instead of / before the air intake.

The main reason I opted for changing the turbo inlet pipe is firstly specs. The OEM item is 47mm wide at the turbo side and 62mm at the air intake side. This coupled with a significant intrusion from the PCV connection, the stock item does visibly bottleneck. Secondly . . .

www.theburntclutch.com/home/modifications/turbo-inlet-pipe 

Benvinsee Rear Strut Chassis Brace

The Benvinsee rear strut chassis brace is installed in the hatch of the VW GTI, the largest open space within the car. The aim is to provide structural rigidity by connecting the left and right hand sides of the car (see pic below) under torsion and thereby provide improved handling.

www.theburntclutch.com/home/modifications/benvinsee-rear-chasis-brace