The "usual" mods

[AJP]

I'm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, if anyone can recommend somewhere!


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Statller Power Developments. They've had a part in some legendary cars, including Hurdy's 500bhp+ mk6 R. You can tell they're a serious outfit when you see the cars outside.

I don't think you'll find anywhere even close to their expertise around Sheffield.

I've used them a few times, will continue to use them for as long as I own my GTI or any other VAG motor, and will never look elsewhere as long as they're running.

Trust me.

[AJP]

They're up on Attercliffe rd by the way. And they're not expensive at all.

Bear in mind they will have a little waiting list to get in.

[Ruggy]

I'm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, if anyone can recommend somewhere!


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If you were in west Yorkshire. I'd recommend a garage who I always use. He's done timing belts on Audi S3, Audi TT, Leon FR TFSI and Golf GTI MK5.

Labour charge is around £120-£140 and parts were £115 I think.

@schmidt_vr6 which garage is this?

[coldcuppatea]

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

What was the torque figure?

[coldcuppatea]

They're up on Attercliffe rd by the way. And they're not expensive at all.

Bear in mind they will have a little waiting list to get in.

Thanks for the tip. Didn't think places like that would do something as boring as a cam belt change.

[AJP]

They're up on Attercliffe rd by the way. And they're not expensive at all.

Bear in mind they will have a little waiting list to get in.

Thanks for the tip. Didn't think places like that would do something as boring as a cam belt change.

They did my dv, pcv and cam follower last year, and fitted a new clutch and flywheel a few weeks ago. No reason for them not to do the less exciting stuff. I just like to think they do it in their stride!
The big plus is that they know these engines inside out, and they've got loads of experience in them, so I know when I take mine in for some work it'll be done without issues and to a high standard.

Some other places that are ok at bread and butter jobs across a wide range of cars might find that certain jobs on the TFSI are new to them. Whereas it's all second nature to a proper specialist.

[dan930]

They're up on Attercliffe rd by the way. And they're not expensive at all.

Bear in mind they will have a little waiting list to get in.

Thanks for the tip. Didn't think places like that would do something as boring as a cam belt change.

+2...a very very good garage
Aks tuning down in Bedford is another very good garage too

[Lewo]

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

What was the torque figure?

234 when the car arrived and 310 after.

[schmidt_vr6]

I'm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, if anyone can recommend somewhere!


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If you were in west Yorkshire. I'd recommend a garage who I always use. He's done timing belts on Audi S3, Audi TT, Leon FR TFSI and Golf GTI MK5.

Labour charge is around £120-£140 and parts were £115 I think.

@schmidt_vr6 which garage is this?

Its a back street garage, but my mate owns it. so looks after me. Based in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire.

[dom069]

www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk <- based in Doncaster, wouldn't trust anyone else with my car.

[AJP]

www.onlychargeddubs.co.uk <- based in Doncaster, wouldn't trust anyone else with my car.

Heard good things about these. Never used them myself but it's good to have options as well as Statller etc.

[shoaybmakda]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

where did you get the inlet valves cleaned @Lewo ? been wanting to get this done to mine

[Lewo]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

where did you get the inlet valves cleaned @Lewo ? been wanting to get this done to mine

AKS, wish I'd taken before and after pics. They were pretty bad!
Alex replaced the injector seals as well.

[pudding]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

where did you get the inlet valves cleaned @Lewo ? been wanting to get this done to mine

AKS, wish I'd taken before and after pics. They were pretty bad!
Alex replaced the injector seals as well.

Does he use walnut shell blasting or good old fashioned elbow grease?  I need to get that done as well.

[Lewo]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.

where did you get the inlet valves cleaned @Lewo ? been wanting to get this done to mine

AKS, wish I'd taken before and after pics. They were pretty bad!
Alex replaced the injector seals as well.

Does he use walnut shell blasting or good old fashioned elbow grease?  I need to get that done as well.

Was elbow grease for mine but Alex said he has ordered a walnut gizmo tho.