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Offline MurphDog

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Hi newbie from bradford
« on: April 14, 2013, 05:25:20 am »
ive got got a golf mk5 tdi 1.9 and all its had done its the winows and the gti wheels.
so just want a few pointers asim new to putting things on cars:

1.whats the first thing most people do/change?
suspention
induction kit

plus i will be sorting my profile out in the next couple of days so ill have the car on there
thanks guys
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Re: Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 09:56:33 am »
Welcome mate.

Its really up to you what you would like from your car.

Heres what ive done to my interior.

Satnav upgrade
Highline cluster
Door warning led lights
Interior bulb changes


As you got a tdi you could remap it to around 140-150 bhp.

Suspension and wheels is the main things which will transform the look and feel of your car.

The list is endless with what you can do.

Thanks
Raz

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Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 10:06:07 am »
Welcome.

If you were only to ever do a single mod to a 1.9 tdi, then it should be a good remap. They're painfully gutless otherwise. We have a BXE and as well as the torque gains, there's been a 3-5MPG increase on my wifes commute, and that's over winter.

Induction kit is pointless on a diesel really.
Used to have Edition 30 - number 009 and a GT TDI 140.
Now have an S4 B8 Avant (stage 2)

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Re: Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2013, 10:11:31 am »
Agree with skard on the induction kit too.

I prefer oem filters on a tdi.

On my polo tdi it just made it so noisy and annoying.  Took it off after 2 weeks and with an oem filter the engine felt more responsive.

Angel tuning will take your car to 150bhp but personally I think thats too much pressure on the turbo and gearbox and clutch.
On my polo they took it from 75 to 111bhp. It finished my new clutch in 15k miles

Rtech who are a reputable tuner will take your car to 130 which I think is just about right .

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Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2013, 10:23:55 am »
welcome to the forum..an induction kit Is a waste of time on a diesel  best staying with the oem set up.As up grades the list is endless

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Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 01:37:04 pm »
thanks guys and been looking at a set of these coilovers below. are these good ones :

http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/jom-blueline-coilover-vw-golf-v-1-9tdi-dsg

and just want to know if any one lives close to bradford that is will in help fit them as im a total newbie i will supply the coffee's and sandwich plus a crate of beer for the helper :)


whats best place for a remap ?
and VW55RAZ where did you get the satnav upgrade from the dealers ?

thanks in advance guys
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Re: Hi newbie from bradford
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2013, 01:42:25 pm »
The most common satnav is the RNS-510.

They are an OEM satnav with dvd player and a hard drive and SD card reader. Does all I want it to do.

theres loads of different versions, Ive got the LCD one (Version A and B). Its cheaper around £350 park.

Theres an LED version too which is the C version and above. Theres one for sale at the moment on here which is a bargain:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64163.0.html


As mentioned earlier, In regards to remap, Rtech. They've been getting really good reviews on here.