I'm glad to hear I won't be bending rods , that was the main draw back the lcr's, even at stage 2 I would feel like I'm on borrowed time, it seems both cars with mapping end up about the same but the lcr has to run lower torque due to the weaker rods! So I think it's decided time to start looking for a mk5 :)
On another note one thing I've heard about the mk5 is the inlet gets really clogged up with carbon, I know you can get them walnut blasted but how often should have it done and how much does it cost?
Thanks