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bitten by the modding bug
« on: March 20, 2010, 08:37:36 am »
hello chaps, im new to the forum, but have been reading your posts for a while now getting tips on how to make my Ed30 all the more sweet.  

Two years ago, after much debate as to whether i should go for a R32( love the exhaust note, and the 4wd) or a GTI Ed30, I opted for the lighter, more nimble but equally as quick GTI Ed30 DSG in Diamond Black.... plus id noticed from the forums that the ED30 had a hell of a lot of tuning potential....

The 12 week wait from VW was unbearable, but seeing the car in the showroom car park was a sight to behold. I hadnt test drove before i bought it, but the first drive didnt disappoint, and i new things would only get better.

The three year warranty was always on my mind, and i said to myself i would wait til it expired before starting the mods. but i just cant help myself. so last year i started with the Carbonio Air Intake, which did seem to make a small difference in terms of power.

Next came the WALKit - this transforms the car. Understeer, wheel hop and torque steer practically gone. Top mod- would highly recommend it, though it does make for a firmer ride.  

I got the Bluefin Stage 1 two days after the WALKit. Had a few issues with Superchips, who sent me the map for a Manual car, which didnt work well on my DSG, then the Superchips server wouldnt work properly with my Bluefin when they tried to send my new remap. But they were very helpfully and emailed it instead. The kick in the back power was unreal, with wheel spin up into third gear! I kept thinking my Bridgestones werent going to like it very much. On a dry day on open roads its a totally different car. A bit of torque steer if you mash your foot down, but i think the WALKit controls it well.

Got married last year too, so mods stopped while my finances recovered.... but now im ready for more.
Ive ordered a Brembo GT brake kit, and KWV3 coilovers from Awesome, and they should be here next week. I find the standard brakes fade really easily, and with the extra power i just dont trust them to stop the car as quickly as it should. As for the coilovers, i think the car would look a lot meaner with a lower stance, and would benefit from more control on the bumps and corners. the V3s allow for more adjustment to suit my needs.
Anyone got any tips on how much to lower by? i dont want to take front valance off on speed bumps!


Im building up for the next stage, which of course is MORE POWER!
I cant decide between Milltek Resonated TBE or APR RSC - i dont want too much drone. Ive heard a few sound clips from the forum, but its hard to judge between them.
Would then opt for Bluefin Stage 2.
Also on the wishlist is Quaife ATB LSD, probably with the guys in VWR who seem to have the most experience with the DSG box.
May go for a HPFP, and push for Bluefin Stage 2+.
Most likely get all this done at same time to avoid playing aound with the engine too often.

And to finish off i would like a set of 19" Black edition BBS CHs, modded with a red lip.... but now im just getting carried away....
Though if anyone has the 19* 8.5" and do they find much rubbing?
 
Il get some picks up soon enough. Im off now to do some homework on halogen light upgrades - Osram Nightbreakers or Phillips Xtreme?
My wife got a new BMW with xenons and difference in the light quality with halogens is night and day! I need something to bring mine nearly up to power
« Last Edit: March 20, 2010, 08:41:34 am by chopper »

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2010, 09:03:35 am »
welcome to the forum..that us some list of modding.. I think Tc has kwv3  on his ed30 who will advise you best on them or have a look through the members build threads
I put ths osram bulbs in mine because i got them  cheap from work :rolleye:but they make a hell of a difference-not tryed the philips bulbs..
get some pics posted up of your car

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2010, 09:08:12 am »
cheers mate. just ordered the osram night breakers off Regal Auto Bulb. Good price on their website.
Il see if TC mentions the ride height on any of his threads

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2010, 09:16:54 am »
The KW V3 is by no means a bad set up, i have it myself, it's one of the two sets in top of the class.

I'm pretty low with Pescaras on 225/40-18, and only in roundabouts pushing hard do i get a bit of rubbing, i believe it can be solved by removing the top screw inside the fender.

The best way IMO is  to buy the Seibon front fenders, they are 10mm wider than stock in the top of the wheel arches.  :love:

As a friend of mine has Milltek and i have APR, i can only say if you don't like drone get APR as it has no drone at all, APR FTW  :notworthy:


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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2010, 09:21:27 am »
do you know what size the tips are on the APR? i know Milltek have done an 80mm tip for the ED30.
Is your mates Res or Non Res?
How much have you dropped on the V3s?
im thinking of going conservative on 20-25mm, roads can be bad around my neck of the woods, and speed bumps are sprouting up everywhere
« Last Edit: March 20, 2010, 09:23:29 am by chopper »

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2010, 10:41:54 am »
It's a non res, and the car is by recollection app. 30mm down.
The tips are 3" each  :happy2:






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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2010, 11:07:14 am »
Welcome chopper :happy2:

A decent sized mod list there. There are a couple of other mods you may like to do whilst the suspension is going on and they are the front and rear anti-roll bars. I put these on initially as a standalone mod and could tell the difference immediately. Not cheap but definitely a good mod. Also consider the lower engine swing arm mount with the dogbone insert, these will help keep your exhaust in one piece as it will reduce the amount of movement in the engine and will help with wheel hop..

I've had the 19" CH alloys on my car and they looked superb. I got very slight rubbing under maximum compression with a medium drop in ride height on Eibach coilovers and that was WITH the arch screw delete. For me the ride height is more about driveability on track than looks, but if you go for looks, then go for a "1 finger gap" between the arch and the wheel. For driving double the gap. :smiley:

I have a Milltek resonated system on my car and it is loud when you press the "loud" pedal and quiet when you are town or motorway driving. I get more noise from the intake!!

A REVO DSG stage 2 map would also work great on the car alongside the ATB Quaife (again I have both!)

Modding becomes addictive and you'll get sucked in here if you are susceptable :grin:
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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2010, 02:18:55 pm »
welcome,

after hearing ruben's APR RSC zorst at tuning werkes this morning - and having owned a Milltek Resonated TBE for past 18months

it would have to be the APR it sounds amazing - alot more meaningful than than the milltek - tips look nicer too

also if your considering a dsg map you will discover the bluefin map does not work too well with the increased shift points as they don't remove the soft limiter  - faster shifts, improved launch control and disabled kick down all work fine though  :happy2:

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2010, 02:35:17 pm »
Ahh good to hear that you've been down to Tuningwerkes James! Reuben is a top guy isn't he!

I'd echo what's been said above and go for the APR (I did). The whole point of the RSC (reflective sound cancellation) is that there is zero drone. It is quieter than the stock system when you're holding a constant speed! But when you open the taps all hell breaks loose! Try to get a ride in cars fitted with either exhaust and then decide for yourself. If your based near Berkshire/Surrey/Hampshire and are free this week then I'll let you have a listen to mine.

Welcome to the forum, I'm afraid that this place is going to make you spend a lot more money! Be prepared!  :happy2:
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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2010, 06:19:59 pm »
welcome chopper sounds like your well on you way down the slippery slope!  :laugh:

i have the osram night breakers, they are an improvement over stock but not as good as xenons.

ive not really heard the APR system, when i passed whiteGTI a few months ago it did sound quiet though. i have a blueflame TBE and it is loud when you press much much more than milltek but cruising on a motorway its pretty quiet if your careful with the pedal.  :happy2:
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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2010, 08:26:18 pm »
welcome chopper sounds like your well on you way down the slippery slope!  :laugh:

i have the osram night breakers, they are an improvement over stock but not as good as xenons.

ive not really heard the APR system, when i passed whiteGTI a few months ago it did sound quiet though. i have a blueflame TBE and it is loud when you press much much more than milltek but cruising on a motorway its pretty quiet if your careful with the pedal.  :happy2:


That was at the Superchips RR day wasn't it? You must have heard it on the rollers!
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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2010, 09:47:57 pm »
oh that was it, yeh i cant remember hearing it though, i turned up late and i think i may have missed your chris  :ashamed:

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2010, 10:27:02 am »
thanks guys for all the tips. i'll have to take them all on board. I think Hurdy you are trying to bankrupt me! :signLOL:
im sure ive heard an audio clip of your exhaust on here somewhere hurdy so i'll check it out again, and im sure someone had the APR RSC soundclip too... as i recall they did have slightly different sounds. it may boil down to price, but im swaying towards the APR.
im based in Northern Ireland, but thanks WhiteGTI for the offer anyway...
as for ride height, i think for driveability a 2 finger gap might be best, and thats goin to be somewhere below 30mm drop.
the DSG remap sounds very enticing, but as you say GTIJames it wont get all the benefits with the Bluefin. 

i've been picking up some great tips from the detailing section, and bought some nie gear from autoperfection - great service from taryn and jim. the snow foam attachment is class, and the foam really helps shift the dirt. got a bit lazy over the winter and took the easy option of a going to a local hand car wash. big regrets now. washed the car myself yesterday and noticed there are scratches and swirls all over the whole car. and even the rear driver side window is scratched. im going to have to spend today polishing for all my worth.
so no pics tell i have it looking the way it used to.

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2010, 10:05:03 am »
welcome along there matey! ;)

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Re: bitten by the modding bug
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2010, 10:24:21 am »
Welcome along matey  :pomppomp: :happy2:
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