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SEMA Bound: Keeping Tabs on Boost

As we progress towards SEMA, a steady stream of parts has begun to arrive at MOMO’s American Headquarters, allowing their techs to finally get things underway.  And like many of the builds appearing at SEMA, this one is going to go down to the wire.

Still waiting on certain pieces of the puzzle to arrive, the team has decided that their time would best be spent working on certain interior bits.  For this project, MOMO has partnered with P3 Cars to utilize their VIDI Vent Integrated Digital Interface, allowing whomever happens to be at the wheel of this GLI to keep tabs of nearly everything going on underhood thanks in part to an OBD2 Interface.  With the kit installed, temperature readings for exhaust gas, intake air and coolant, in addition to the more traditional  boost and vacuum readings are all easily accessible and displayed within the driver’s line of sight.

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As for the piece’s physical installation, it’s pretty straightforward.  Dash comes apart, a few wires are attached, and everything comes back together just as it came.  That’s not to say that it’s an easy exercise, though, as the plastic clip-laden instrument cluster surround proves difficult and tedious to remove.  Nothing out of the ordinary for seasoned Volkswagen enthusiasts, but still no cakewalk.

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With the kit fully installed, MOMO has nothing but positive things to say about the fit, finish and operation of the P3 Cars piece.  And while the aforementioned functionality is important, the function that has been especially helpful is the built-in code reading feature, which will do wonders as the team looks into larger turbocharger options, and the development process which accompanies such ventures.

As we move closer to SEMA, the team will tackle suspension, brakes, wheels and more interior work.  Stay tuned to follow along, and keep an eye out for the final product in Las Vegas this November.

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