Golf Tea Mod sort of?

jcw2006aus · 06-07-2008, 09:44 AM

Well I did the Golf tea mod today, but with a difference I used the IKEA bag sealing clip... seems to work well and very easy to remove! and also very CHEAP $5 pack of 30.....:biggrin:

d3syd · 06-07-2008, 10:02 AM

Great idea! I've got heaps of these at home.

Zuzu · 06-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Hope it doesnt sound like a Saab now....

jcw2006aus · 06-07-2008, 06:23 PM

At least the 135 didnt come like this!

jcw2006aus · 06-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Sorry you also need ONE of these....:biggrin:

Alext · 06-07-2008, 06:41 PM

Yes I have used one of these clippers on one of my cars which had an exhaust bypass valve on the r.h exhaust (twin exhaust system) before. It works well to start, but the heat generated from exhaust seems to affect the clipper, thereby weakening its grip. From memory it hardened up and bowed. I eventually got an aftermarket exhaust.

Zuzu · 06-07-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jcw2006aus

At least the 135 didnt come like this!

Thank god we only had to push the start button..:thumbup:

slipkmaggot · 06-07-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jcw2006aus

At least the 135 didnt come like this!

IT WASN'T !?!?!

Swift135 · 06-07-2008, 07:05 PM

I tried the mod for 1 day! just kinked the tube midway and put a zip tie on it. Seemed to drone too much at cruising speed for my liking, it did sound better at idle though. Just clipped the zip tie off with some side cutters, took 10 seconds and tubing was left perfect.

Zuzu · 06-07-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift135

I tried the mod for 1 day! just kinked the tube midway and put a zip tie on it. Seemed to drone too much at cruising speed for my liking, it did sound better at idle though. Just clipped the zip tie off with some side cutters, took 10 seconds and tubing was left perfect.

I golfed teed my vert this morning..
Funny thing was it didnt make any difference at idle or low RPM..:iono:

Yet it did make a difference on Kris's coupe..

Reversed it back to original..

Alext · 06-07-2008, 11:23 PM

I think your hearing might be damaged zuzu haha!

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

I think your hearing might be damaged zuzu haha!

LOOK...Just because I am a 47 yr od Grand Dad doesnt mean I'm deaf....hahahaa

..
Na... honestly ..tried it twice..

Once when it was stone cold, then took it for a 15 min cruise, came back, tried it again....

Naaa...no difference..:iono:

Alext · 06-08-2008, 01:35 AM

Hehehe my hearing isnt the best either these days. I think the sound of the engine will be more than sufficient...esp with the convertible top down!

Kris · 06-08-2008, 01:46 AM

Joe, when I did mine perm yesterday, it also didn't make a difference! Dunno whats going on! In any case, I left the golf tee in place

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 01:53 AM

couldnt work it out..tried it first thing this morning..no difference..what the?

Kris · 06-08-2008, 01:59 AM

Hmm strange huh? Maybe the flap is open now after the original change?! god knows. Will fiddle tomorrow

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Hehehe my hearing isnt the best either these days. I think the sound of the engine will be more than sufficient...esp with the convertible top down!

And what a difference to the exhaust note when the roof is down.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Swift135 · 06-08-2008, 05:01 AM

Make sure you're doing the correct tube!! You know if the mod is working because when you look up the passenger side pipe the flap will stay open at idle. I shoved a stick up there and pushed it shut and does sounds quieter with the flap closed. (as per stock) but it was the droning sound at 2000rpm the did my head in.

Zuzu · 06-08-2008, 05:49 AM

Thanks Swift..Never checked to see if the flap was open..
maybe its a good yhing then that I dont do it..
Hate the drone...
Especially with the roof down will drive me nuts..

Kris · 06-08-2008, 06:47 AM

Well I checked up my exhaust pipe and I can see the flap is open.. it looks semi open. Here is a photograph

Seems I've done the mod correctly.. I've had the car like this for a day now and we drove down south, 110km/hr no drone what so ever..

Swift135 · 06-08-2008, 06:49 AM

Was that photo taken with the engine running?

Kris · 06-08-2008, 06:51 AM

No, with the engine off.

06-07-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
jcw2006aus Private First Class 6 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Golf Tea Mod sort of? Well I did the Golf tea mod today, but with a difference I used the IKEA bag sealing clip... seems to work well and very easy to remove! and also very CHEAP $5 pack of 30.....:biggrin: Attached Images
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Great idea! I've got heaps of these at home. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Yes I have used one of these clippers on one of my cars which had an exhaust bypass valve on the r.h exhaust (twin exhaust system) before. It works well to start, but the heat generated from exhaust seems to affect the clipper, thereby weakening its grip. From memory it hardened up and bowed. I eventually got an aftermarket exhaust.
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I tried the mod for 1 day! just kinked the tube midway and put a zip tie on it. Seemed to drone too much at cruising speed for my liking, it did sound better at idle though. Just clipped the zip tie off with some side cutters, took 10 seconds and tubing was left perfect. __________________
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I think your hearing might be damaged zuzu haha!
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Hehehe my hearing isnt the best either these days. I think the sound of the engine will be more than sufficient...esp with the convertible top down!
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Joe, when I did mine perm yesterday, it also didn't make a difference! Dunno whats going on! In any case, I left the golf tee in place
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	couldnt work it out..tried it first thing this morning..no difference..what the?
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06-08-2008, 01:59 AM	#16
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Hmm strange huh? Maybe the flap is open now after the original change?! god knows. Will fiddle tomorrow
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06-08-2008, 05:01 AM	#18
Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Make sure you're doing the correct tube!! You know if the mod is working because when you look up the passenger side pipe the flap will stay open at idle. I shoved a stick up there and pushed it shut and does sounds quieter with the flap closed. (as per stock) but it was the droning sound at 2000rpm the did my head in. __________________
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06-08-2008, 05:49 AM	#19
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Swift..Never checked to see if the flap was open.. maybe its a good yhing then that I dont do it.. Hate the drone... Especially with the roof down will drive me nuts..
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06-08-2008, 06:47 AM	#20
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Well I checked up my exhaust pipe and I can see the flap is open.. it looks semi open. Here is a photograph Seems I've done the mod correctly.. I've had the car like this for a day now and we drove down south, 110km/hr no drone what so ever..
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Was that photo taken with the engine running? __________________
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06-08-2008, 06:51 AM	#22
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	No, with the engine off.
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