The Wifey-Mobile: The GTi She Didn't Want...

[Shoduchi]

Thanks guys!

True - I didn't actually talk about the brake setup! In a word: epic.

They just feel so strong, with amazing bite. They inspire a lot of confidence, whereas the OEM brakes did the opposite! I'd have to say they actually feel more powerful than the brakes on my RS4 - although they obviously are trying to stop a much heavier car, and the pads take some time to warm up.

If I compare to the RS- the new GTi setup does take a little getting used to; the RS4 brakes are more progressive and the first couple of times I apply the brakes in the GTi, I find myself stopping a lot quicker than I meant to!

All in all though, it really pulls together the whole driving experience of the GTi, and was the one area that was really lacking before. It's a hoot to drive now.


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Great to know that the setup pleases you too.

I never felt that lack of progressiveness since the other big brakes that I know are the R32 front brakes that bite with even  less pedal pressure.

Went for a drive yesterday with some friends to the mountains. Awesome fun! 

[FJ1000]

Time to upgrade the audio!

I already had a pioneer SPH-DA120 headunit installed, but everything else OEM.

On a recent trip to NY for work, I picked up a JL XD500 amp for the GTi, and a JL TW series sub for my RS4...which means I could pinch the JL 10" W0 sub from the RS4. I already had a custom sub box sat in the garage which I bought off eBay.

All got installed yesterday by David at SafeNsound (who I used last time). Can't recommend him enough. He's fully mobile now, so came to me to do the work.

So setup now is

- Pioneer SPH-DA120
- JL XD500 3 channel under the passenger seat, powering OEM front speakers and the sub
- Dynamat in the front doors
- Rear speakers disconnected
- JL 10" W0 sub in a custom box, to keep the boot space

Needs a vacuum!



It sounds so much better!! By retaining the OEM speakers (which are good but just need better amplification) and fitting the dynamat, keeps away any annoying rattles. I still need to tweak settings to my taste, but a worthwhile upgrade


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[DaveyBoyWonder]

Just had a read through the entire thread and this is exactly where I want to go with mine. Looked epic with the CHs on it. Lovely car!

[Optimistictim]

Just had a read through the entire thread and this is exactly where I want to go with mine. Looked epic with the CHs on it. Lovely car!

Ditto! Great thread and now have a shopping list, which includes an RS4.

Keep up the good work!

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[Trow81]

How have I only just seen this thread ! Great read and some awesome progress/mods so far. Watching with interest


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[FJ1000]

Just had a read through the entire thread and this is exactly where I want to go with mine. Looked epic with the CHs on it. Lovely car!

Ditto! Great thread and now have a shopping list, which includes an RS4.

Keep up the good work!

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Thanks guys!

Oh yes definitely get an RS4. Manual, Quattro and V8 is not a combination you can buy new anymore. Got to enjoy it while it lasts!

Then there's the noise!

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[NickGTi]

Love that sub  would like to do that to mine.

[Barberjetta]

Nice audio install

[Raj2212]

Chr's just look awesome. Nice build thread.    Deffos need to get myself one of them DA polishers now seeing yours so shiney