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Advice on modifications
mackit:
Hi Guys,
My insurance is up for renewal next month and i am thinking about modifying my car in sync with my insurance renewal. My indicative increased premium cost seems quite reasonable so that should not be a problem.
Based on the advice and help i have had from JKM and Superchips i have decided that i will use them for any modifications.
What i'm thinking of doing is as follows:
1) JKM K04 Stage 1.1 which includes:
i) Superchips remap stage 1
ii) Milltek cat back
iii) Panel filter upgrade
2) Audi S3 Intercooler
I am pretty happy with the suspension on my ED30 so would like to see how the car manages the extra power moving forward. I acknowledge that the standard brakes may not be up to the task of the increased performance but i would like to see how the car copes with standard brakes. I would describe my use of the car as majority fast road use rather than track use. Thus, there are certain mods i do not feel are necessary.
Does anyone have any views on these mods? Would anyone recommend anything extra or perhaps omit something?
There is mention of changing the diverter valve due to increased boost but i am unsure if this is necessary for a stage 1 increase. There is also the mention of the upgraded fuel pump but again i think this may be for cars pushing out high BHP figures? Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Hope you guys can help. :jumpmove:
scotta:
Budget for a clutch upgrade as well....... :confused:
See here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14230.0.html
Janner_Sy:
i say fit the Anti roll bars as well if you are keeping your suspension standard. they will make a hge improvment in cornering grip whilst not affecting the ride comfort.. other than that id say your list os spot on for what you want
Hurdy:
The diverter valve is worth changing to a revision D OEM piston version from the diaphragm version. The diaphragm version is prone to splitting even on stock cars. I've even seen them go on the 1.4TSi cars. :surprised:
i) Superchips remap - are you wanting the flexibility of being able to return the car to stock via the Bluefin module or just going for the map? A superchips map wouldn't be my first or second choice, but if you aren't seeking ultimate performance and you are simply wanting a decent smooth map then it will be fine. :happy2:
ii) Milltek Catback - will not see you get much of a power increase, it is more for looks. The real power comes from the downpipe and sports cat section.
iii) Panel filter - something like an ITG or Pipercross panel filter will give you a moderate power increase, but the main power would come from intakes such as ITG, EVOM's or Forge Twintake.
2) S3 intercooler - this is another decent upgrade for the money, but for a better return you could go for either a THS or Forge Twintercooler version.
Many people overlook the important upgrades like brakes and suspension, but you will realise that with the extra power you'll need extra stopping power and a tighter suspension to cope with it all. The modifying path can be as long or as short as you want it to be, but generally speaking whenever you increase the capability of one element of a car, you will invariably find a weak link further along the chain that needs upgrading. :happy2:
HTH.
mackit:
--- Quote from: scotta on May 05, 2010, 10:56:21 pm ---Budget for a clutch upgrade as well....... :confused:
See here
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14230.0.html
--- End quote ---
Sorry to hear this. Surely if the clutch is on the way out due to the increased load from the remap then Superchips would cover this under their warranty scheme??? Or is your car now out of manufacturer warranty and thus not covered by Superchips?
Also, i have not heard of any others going so is this as 1 in 10 or a 1 in 100 issue? :confused:
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