how to flapper mod r32 golf v - R32OC

marcus o · 5th September 2008, 09:40 PM

hey guys, just got my black 07 r32, live in cape town South africa. What a machine, i own an e46 m3 smg and the golf is just great in such a different way. anyhow want to do the flapper mod. Any ideas i have seen 2 ways to do it which is best? Also running GIAC software on it (its dsg only in SA) which gave it around 5kw's, not much but 15nm of torque which feels nice.

i plan on getting the haldex control unit II is that worth it?
thanks all

EdHoskins · 5th September 2008, 10:09 PM

I will tell you now it's not worth doing the 'flapper mod' on the MKv. It's a waste of time imo. I put it back within 30 mins of doing it. I found it took away the raspiness of the exhaust and left a more droany sound.

Instructions of how to do it can be found here:

VWvortex Forums: How do you Flapper Mod. Our New R32

marcus o · 5th September 2008, 10:17 PM

thanks for this, probably the first person to say no to it? haldex unit? what else is easy to get power? schrick cams?

EdHoskins · 5th September 2008, 10:28 PM

I think the Americans are the ones who were big into the flapper mod on the MkIV, then continued the idea on the MkV when it came to them - I'd say mainly because of the lack of aftermarket exhausts at the time.

I would say the flapper mod was never big in the UK, or anywhere other than America to be honest.

No harm in trying though. It literally takes 3 or 4 minutes to do.

As for the haldex unit, it's upposed to be a great bit of kit. I'm sure someone who has one will be a long to help.

As for power -

Remap
Panel Filter/CAI Kit
Exhaust
Cams

Then you can obviously go the forced induction route.

marcus o · 5th September 2008, 10:48 PM

got the giac, and the k&n flat pan filter, cai could be nice but i cant find a hot looking one in SA, what exhaust is nice, looking for more metallic rasp and loudness at higher rpm under full bore, but not boomy at low revs, it has a baby seat mainly cos its my wifes

but that dont stop me from burning it! can FI this car cos i would loose the maintenance plan, which is servicing and warranty for 100 000kms and 5 years. they cover everything except tires and oil

imster · 6th September 2008, 12:54 AM

most people opt for Milltek exhausts you can also have a look into Neuspeed and Supersprint as they also do mkv exhausts.

celica · 6th May 2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdHoskins

I will tell you now it's not worth doing the 'flapper mod' on the MKv. It's a waste of time imo. I put it back within 30 mins of doing it. I found it took away the raspiness of the exhaust and left a more droany sound.

Instructions of how to do it can be found here:

VWvortex Forums: How do you Flapper Mod. Our New R32

an interest read on flapper mod

RobbyR32 · 6th May 2009, 11:16 PM

I flapper modded mine the other day and thought it was ace. So much so im not sure if im putting my res milltek on now. Its so quick to do you should try it and see for yourself. If you dont like it, put it back!

threepoint2 · 6th May 2009, 11:25 PM

i like mine just the way it sounds... stock!

jonathonturner · 7th May 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbyR32

I flapper modded mine the other day and thought it was ace. So much so im not sure if im putting my res milltek on now. Its so quick to do you should try it and see for yourself. If you dont like it, put it back!

excellent...

can you do mine for me, seeing as you know what your doing?

i'll probably pull off a brake pipe

Lol

RobbyR32 · 7th May 2009, 06:23 PM

Yep, was gonna offer to do it for u when i saw ya! Still no luck with them speakers. I've got others on the job now mate. Big day for ur car 2mo eh. God help the fitter. Check ur car before they get their hands on it!

jonathonturner · 7th May 2009, 06:31 PM

all done mate...ripped the lot out and installed all brand new.

see you tomorrow for flapper update!