Making the jump from GTI to Edition 30

[AJP]

1st and often 2nd are no chance for me even on a dry road, and that's on Supersports! Think the k03 just comes in so hard that you've lost grip before you even get to the kind of rpm where a k04 shines.

Anti-lift kit is on the list...

Really? I'm easily flat in second on Goodyear F1s.

Mapped?

[Nasir]

1st and often 2nd are no chance for me even on a dry road, and that's on Supersports! Think the k03 just comes in so hard that you've lost grip before you even get to the kind of rpm where a k04 shines.

Anti-lift kit is on the list...

Really? I'm easily flat in second on Goodyear F1s.

Mapped?

Oops, no. Is yours mapped?

I've been surprised by the traction the tyres get.

[Mitch H]

1st and often 2nd are no chance for me even on a dry road, and that's on Supersports! Think the k03 just comes in so hard that you've lost grip before you even get to the kind of rpm where a k04 shines.

Anti-lift kit is on the list...

Alk is a great mod.
I've got Salk and superpro torque bush insert and it helps get the power down a lot. I'm flat in 2nd in the dry.

[dansmith180]

1st and often 2nd are no chance for me even on a dry road, and that's on Supersports! Think the k03 just comes in so hard that you've lost grip before you even get to the kind of rpm where a k04 shines.

Anti-lift kit is on the list...

Alk is a great mod.
I've got Salk and superpro torque bush insert and it helps get the power down a lot. I'm flat in 2nd in the dry.

Does it really make a lot of difference? Ive already got a vibra technics lower gearbox mount and polybushed front wishbones but have been looking at ALK's, need help getting the new ponies down.

[AJP]

1st and often 2nd are no chance for me even on a dry road, and that's on Supersports! Think the k03 just comes in so hard that you've lost grip before you even get to the kind of rpm where a k04 shines.

Anti-lift kit is on the list...

Really? I'm easily flat in second on Goodyear F1s.

Mapped?

Oops, no. Is yours mapped?

I've been surprised by the traction the tyres get.

Yes, R-Tech Stage 1. Makes a hell of a difference, I gained about 70lb/ft if I remember correctly!

[GrayMK5GTI]

I made the move. Very different power delivery, and also the K04 engines have a deeper exhaust note too

[pudding]

Lots of good points made here.

@Pudding Have a look at Dan's build here, he's fitted a k03 hybrid turbo with good results. Well north of 300bhp, safely, and minimising lag:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=88732.msg1002464.msg#1002464

Interesting! I hadn't considered dropping down to the K03.  Great numbers too!

[AJP]

If I'd read the thread properly I'd have realised you've got a k04..!

In which case just stick with it. I don't think you can have k04 top end with k03 response. The hybrid sounds good, but ultimately it'd be a step down in (peak) power for you.

[DANBOY66]

my beech buggy anti surge turbo makes boost early and holds 380 bhp to the redline 

[pudding]

Yeah K04.  Don't get me wrong, I love the midrange and top end but it's a pretty laggy beast below 3000rpm.  Then again, that's probably not such a bad thing given the traction issues with these cars!

[Mitch H]

Yeah K04.  Don't get me wrong, I love the midrange and top end but it's a pretty laggy beast below 3000rpm.  Then again, that's probably not such a bad thing given the traction issues with these cars!

Who uses below 3000rpm ;)

[gokgti]

I think power aside, the edition 30's are an awesome choice. Look miles fresher cosmetically! wheels suit the car to a T.

Just like a mk4 anniversary all they need in reality is a 30mm drop some spacers and keeping split mint, resale value is brilliant and always has been apart from the initial drop. Future classic! even on a stage 1 tune i think they are one of the most underestimated cars on the road!

Extra funds allowing id happily have an edition 30 over my stage 2 GTi just on looks alone, especially red or grey.

[Mitch H]

I think power aside, the edition 30's are an awesome choice. Look miles fresher cosmetically! wheels suit the car to a T.

Just like a mk4 anniversary all they need in reality is a 30mm drop some spacers and keeping split mint, resale value is brilliant and always has been apart from the initial drop. Future classic! even on a stage 1 tune i think they are one of the most underestimated cars on the road!

Extra funds allowing id happily have an edition 30 over my stage 2 GTi just on looks alone, especially red or grey.

Or black ;) Probs fav thing about my ed30 is people think it's 'just a golf' in there words.
Then you tell them it's 340bhp  and your aiming for more in the summer :D
My brothers just bought one too now :) brilliant car and will hold there money as well as virtually anything else you could buy

[pudding]

I have to use <3000rpm on a daily basis unfortunately!

Yeah a mapped ED30 just isn't what people expect from a humble Golf!  MK7 Rs are no bother.... in a straight line at least.....and once rolling, lol

[Greenman]

I think power aside, the edition 30's are an awesome choice. Look miles fresher cosmetically! wheels suit the car to a T.

Just like a mk4 anniversary all they need in reality is a 30mm drop some spacers and keeping split mint, resale value is brilliant and always has been apart from the initial drop. Future classic! even on a stage 1 tune i think they are one of the most underestimated cars on the road!

Extra funds allowing id happily have an edition 30 over my stage 2 GTi just on looks alone, especially red or grey.

Or black ;) Probs fav thing about my ed30 is people think it's 'just a golf' in there words.
Then you tell them it's 340bhp  and your aiming for more in the summer :D
My brothers just bought one too now :) brilliant car and will hold there money as well as virtually anything else you could buy

A mate in his BMW 330CI said "it's just a golf" to me on the weekend.  Once i had stopped to wait for him to catch up i asked him if he still thinks "it's just a golf"...;)