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Offline Syrag64

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Advice required
« on: September 16, 2011, 10:44:38 pm »
I've got a standard 2007 GTI (non ed30), I have (to be fitted) WALK, whiteline ARBs, Twintake & SS exhaust, I'm looking to go to stage 1 possibly 2, what would be my best option? I want reliabilty more than anything else, whats the best performance upgrade to go for? I live in Swindon so really want to go somewhere fairly local.  help appreciated!
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Black 2007 GTI Manual, Stage 3 K04, R32 Bumper/Exhaust, WALK, adj rear ARB, KW1's, Twintercooler, Twintake, 18's (winters), 19's (summer) modified dectane LED rear lights, NQSBBK, Forge dump valve, Xenon look headlights with 5000k HID, 3" downpipe with sports cat, TT wishbones, uprated HPFP, Sach Uprated Clutch, Quaife LSD, VT & THS Engine Mounts.
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Re: Advice required
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2011, 10:54:39 pm »
Your question is slightly vague?? but for stage 2 you need a down pipe of some description. Any of the big name engine tuners, maps will ( should be reliable ) as long as your car is healthy beforehand you should not get any problem at all adding power, apart from the fact you will just want more.   :happy2:
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Re: Advice required
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 12:13:55 pm »
Cheers TC, I was a bit the worse for wear when i asked the question, shouldn't mix internet & drinking  :signLOL:
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Black 2007 GTI Manual, Stage 3 K04, R32 Bumper/Exhaust, WALK, adj rear ARB, KW1's, Twintercooler, Twintake, 18's (winters), 19's (summer) modified dectane LED rear lights, NQSBBK, Forge dump valve, Xenon look headlights with 5000k HID, 3" downpipe with sports cat, TT wishbones, uprated HPFP, Sach Uprated Clutch, Quaife LSD, VT & THS Engine Mounts.
To be fitted: Reverse Camera & uprated headunit.
 
Future plans: De-dent & Detail

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Re: Advice required
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2011, 01:47:53 pm »
Not sure how responsive the stock GTi is regarding stage 2 but with a TBE like Miltek and Revo stage 2 map you will be shocked how good it is. I have tried a twintercooler and more aggressive settings but really like the car stage 2 with just TBE. The chassis requires an LSD and a lot more work to use more power IMO.

I had a little run against a 997 C4 targa on the M4 and needless to say when I did pull over after putting a small but notable distance between me and him (when finally the guy in front moved over and the Porsche driver had no more reason to tailgate suggesting I was holding him up) he had a bemused look on his face ;-)

I actually think it would take speeds nearer 120/130 plus before he would have proved any point.

The Porsche has similar weight, a few more hp abd a little less torque ( and better chassis aero !) He needed to have a GT2/3 if he wanted to make any point on the motorway !
« Last Edit: September 17, 2011, 01:51:03 pm by Carrera2RS »
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