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Re: The "usual" mods
« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2016, 11:24:06 pm »
how much did it set you back @Lewo if you don't mind me asking

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Re: The "usual" mods
« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2016, 09:42:52 am »

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.

Sweet.  He's not too far from me so will get a booking sorted!


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Re: The "usual" mods
« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2016, 10:53:59 am »
how much did it set you back @Lewo if you don't mind me asking

You're probably best off asking Alex. I had a lot of work done at the same time but think it was around £320 with new injector seals.