I took my car in for a service yesterday and asked for the rain shield (water ingress kit) to be installed under warranty. However when I came to pick the car up it had not been done I asked why and they said it was not needed on my car. My question is, do all VXTs need the mod or not?
Rain Shield?
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, Oct 21 2005 08:47 AM
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 09:03 AM
No, I have an early car, out in the rain now. Never had any problem
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 11:08 AM
I have a 01 N/A
It’s been out in the rain a few times at work. Is it worth getting those 'getbadass' covers?
http://www.getbadass.com/vx220.htm
I don’t want to experience the dreaded Engine Management light scenario, on a cold December morning!
It’s been out in the rain a few times at work. Is it worth getting those 'getbadass' covers?
http://www.getbadass.com/vx220.htm
I don’t want to experience the dreaded Engine Management light scenario, on a cold December morning!
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 11:26 AM
there is a separate issue with turbos due to the ecu location and the design of the cam cover.I have a 01 N/A
It’s been out in the rain a few times at work. Is it worth getting those 'getbadass' covers?
http://www.getbadass.com/vx220.htm
I don’t want to experience the dreaded Engine Management light scenario, on a cold December morning!
i have the badass cover as i have had my na fcuk up. money well spent
to my knowledge, it is a warranty issue, get vxl to do it NOW.
any turbot owners care to add further comment?
i've had SO many problems with water ingress on my vx i will be BUYING a turbo rain cover and having it fitted a well as the badass cover, just to be sure.
on properly designed cars, the problem is avoided with bonnet!
I asked why and they said it was not needed on my car
to be read as; "we forgot/ couldn't be bothered" ?
Edited by AntB, 21 October 2005 - 11:39 AM.
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 12:51 PM
Turbo rain cover won't fit on an NAi've had SO many problems with water ingress on my vx i will be BUYING a turbo rain cover and having it fitted a well as the badass cover, just to be sure.
My dealership tried (i asked them not too) and i have the drill holes and scruffs to prove it won't fit
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:11 PM
julie notedTurbo rain cover won't fit on an NAi've had SO many problems with water ingress on my vx i will be BUYING a turbo rain cover and having it fitted a well as the badass cover, just to be sure.
My dealership tried (i asked them not too) and i have the drill holes and scruffs to prove it won't fit
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:17 PM
I have a turbot. What do these things look like and what bit do they cover as I'm pretty sure I haven't got one 
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:19 PM
it's on the bonnet isn't it? A black cover thing under the grille
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:21 PM
that doesn't sound like anything I've got under the bonnet. I think a phone call to the dealers is due if this is a warranty job.
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:22 PM
yes thats the bad boy - and its not the same on the NA as the parts affected are in a different place and not so exposedit's on the bonnet isn't it? A black cover thing under the grille
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 01:27 PM
Im trying to post the actual rework document up on here but the file size is huge. Anyone who wants it drop me an email to paul.wilson@propagandasnowboards.com
just remember, you dont know where you got it from 
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:13 PM
Sorry to be an idiot but should I be worrying about having something similar fitted for my na? Or is it only the turbots that have the problem?
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:14 PM
Can i be stupid and ask what good the badass cover does ?
My cars problem was caused by water getting into the coil pack, which is still unprotected even if you get both badass covers.
My cars problem was caused by water getting into the coil pack, which is still unprotected even if you get both badass covers.
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:18 PM
The Turbo's have a black rain shield on the bonnet cover, the NA doesn't have one and it can't be fitted on the NA apparently.Sorry to be an idiot but should I be worrying about having something similar fitted for my na? Or is it only the turbots that have the problem?
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The Badass cover covers the electrics at the head and prevent water getting in there.
Don't know about the coil pack, which could also be badly affected by water ingress. Not all NA's suffer problems caused by water ingress so it's not neccessary, but a lot have, so it may be worth getting
HTH
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:21 PM
....All turbos can be affected..........!
....All turbos can have the FREE installation.......!
....It also helps to stop the engine cover rattling as it does weight a bit more.....!
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:45 PM
So there is an official 'bit' for the N/A's that stops water ingress then?yes thats the bad boy - and its not the same on the NA as the parts affected are in a different place and not so exposedit's on the bonnet isn't it? A black cover thing under the grille
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:48 PM
Can i be stupid and ask what good the badass cover does ?
My cars problem was caused by water getting into the coil pack, which is still unprotected even if you get both badass covers.
it protects the loom and ecu and throttle bodies etc
when i get 5 minutes i'll take a pic of mine. because ever since i got it i can sleep soundly at night when it's raining
unfortunately my company is trying to kill me with work at the moment so i haven't got time
aimed not at LD btw
Edited by AntB, 21 October 2005 - 02:49 PM.
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 02:50 PM
no, it's aftermarketSo there is an official 'bit' for the N/A's that stops water ingress then?
yes thats the bad boy - and its not the same on the NA as the parts affected are in a different place and not so exposedit's on the bonnet isn't it? A black cover thing under the grille
talk about can open worms everywhere
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 03:58 PM
Water deflector VX part no. 93183005
thats the part for the VXT rework
thats the part for the VXT rework
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