Best first mods??

[ED30Girl]

I've finally decided after having my Ed30 for a few months now and managing to save up some money i'm going to treat myself! 

Obviously faster would would be better but as i'm only 21 i think i've got a pretty fast car for my age anyway! But shes just WAYYY too quiet in my opinion.

Rather than stressing myself over what to start with i thought i might aswell ask everyone else's advise and im hoping you'll help me , i'm already thinking of ordering a powervalve turbo back decat system ( maybe with smaller silencer ) and maybe an induction kit (can't decide which one ) and was thinking of leaving it as that and going for a stage 1 map at Rtech. I would LOVE more power but i really haven't got the money at the mo to be replacing/upgrading everything like fuel pump/brakes/clutch. But i obviously would if i needed to because i wouldn't want to cause any damage. All i'm after is a better sound and abit more power without going over the top and costing me how much! Please let me know if there's anything i should really think about doing aswell if i'm thinking of doing the above?

Thanks Guys 

[Pesky jones]

in terms of remap you'll be fine at stage 1 with your existing hardware. Is it DSG?

[Shoduchi]

The exhaust (downpipe) is the best mod you can do to these engines (the rest of the exhaust will make you want to boost the engine everywhere). An induction will make more noise (not needed for a stage 1), so try getting one in second hand and in good condition (Revo, EVOMS).

Good luck!

[Pesky jones]

Don’t mean to hijack the thread (although the info may benefit ED30 girl anyway)  but if you were to get the remap stage 1 first, can you then fit an induction kit after?

[Shoduchi]

Don’t mean to hijack the thread (although the info may benefit ED30 girl anyway)  but if you were to get the remap stage 1 first, can you then fit an induction kit after?

I don't see any problem with that. The OEM airbox can do 330-340 HP with no problems. If you fit an induction kit later you'll just need a map tweak at the worst case scenario.

[Adam0604]

As stated above, BCS full turbo back exhaust system plus EVOMS or my favourite, RAMAIR induction kit.
If you haven't already lowered, look at getting Eibach springs or some Coilovers if funds allow. Every car looks better lowered imo, not to mention will improve handling

[r5gtt]

Anti lift kit help power delivery and a new set of engine/dog mount 

[Andy]

dont for get if you go stage1 them your insurance will go up slighlty but the best mod you can do

[RBS]

And we're off !
Make a list of what you would like to do with your ride.
Then when funds and time are reached continue that step further.
What I like most about the forum is the mods section! And of course the help of fellow enthousiasts over here!
But in the end you're the one who decides what mods you'll like to change or begin with!
Hope to have helped you out a bit.

[Dave(tm)]

dont for get if you go stage1 them your insurance will go up slighlty but the best mod you can do

I changed my insurance over yesterday ahead of my remap. Costs me about £9 a month more - hopefully a bargain

[Johnsy]

A better sound and a bit more power u say.

An induction kit- will give you a louder induction note(you could remove sound proofing from underneath the bonnet and remove the parcel shelf both free, and will make it louder)

And a stage one remap will give you the extra power your after .

You could probably do both of those for the cost of the bcs exhaust system. I'd personally throw the rest of your cash into a big brake kit,

[ED30Girl]

Thanks Guys! 

No its a Manual and i think ill start off with the Exhaust, induction kit and stage 1 map then if i haven't got to worry about brakes and clutch at this point.
Also got her Serviced at VW last month and she desperately needs the suspension bushes doing but i don't know anything about the suspension side of the car and mods, what do people recommend that will be a better purchase than just buying the standard rubber bushes? Am i right to think the Anti Lift Kit would also replace the bushes? 

Also will definitely at some point be lowering the car and also getting some decent brakes but obviously when funds allow.
Fingers crossed the insurance won't be too high, im going to have a search around the best insurance companies for modified cars later and see if i can get a rough price, hoping that being a girl and having 2 years no claim is going to help 

[Shoduchi]

Getting the bushes sorted and an anti-lift kit is a must have to improve the handling.

If you want the car to feel really tight you'll like polyurethane bushes (I think SuperPro makes the best but Powerflex is good too and a bit cheaper). You'll lose comfort if you fit polyurethane bushes, so keep that in mind as well.

The ALK will only replace one of the front suspension control arm bushes, but it's the most important and the ride comfort isn't that much affected.

When you want to lower the car, you'll be better off with a Bilstein B12 kit or Bilstein B8 with H&R -30 mm springs, if you want to keep it simple and easy. If your mechanic knows how to adjust Koni Sports dampers, I have them with H&R springs and they're great.

[ED30Girl]

Getting the bushes sorted and an anti-lift kit is a must have to improve the handling.

If you want the car to feel really tight you'll like polyurethane bushes (I think SuperPro makes the best but Powerflex is good too and a bit cheaper). You'll lose comfort if you fit polyurethane bushes, so keep that in mind as well.

The ALK will only replace one of the front suspension control arm bushes, but it's the most important and the ride comfort isn't that much affected.

When you want to lower the car, you'll be better off with a Bilstein B12 kit or Bilstein B8 with H&R -30 mm springs, if you want to keep it simple and easy. If your mechanic knows how to adjust Koni Sports dampers, I have them with H&R springs and they're great.

Are these the right things i'm looking for? and which one?
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/superpro-anti-lift-kit-mk5-mk6-golf-jetta-a3-s3-8p-leon-mk2-octavia-mk2

http://www.awesomegti.com/whiteline-anti-lift-kit-golf-mk5-mk6-kca316-walk

[Shoduchi]

Yes, those are ALK. I'd choose the one from SuperPro. I have it in both my Golfs. The online feedback is that the SuperPro is more resistant to damage over time. There are a few cases of broken bushes from Whiteline especially from people who track their cars.