My Golf GT Sport 2.0 TDI DPF 170 - Now Shark'd and loving it!

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Hey Guys

Here's some pics of my new golf picked up last Friday, 07 57, 28k - have a very modified MK1 Audi TT that I've owned since new, just turned 9 years old/125k miles this month, so wanted a workhorse to run alongside to do bulk of mileage.

Originally thinking Revo map route but seems not an option on 170 DPF, now thinking more towards PDT or Shark Performance with or without DPF removal pipe and stage 2 DPF off tuning, Neuspeed Power Pulleys either Neuspeed or K & N Induction Kit.

Aesthetics wise, plans - colour coded rear bottom bumper GTI/Edition 30, GT Stainless Kick/Sill Protectors, Arm Rest and maybe some genuine R32 18" alloys when I've worn these tyres out if any are about at the right money.

[dodds-gttdi]

Nice car. Welcome to the forum. I'm also a new entrant. Just picked up my GT TDI at the beginning of May there. Altho it's not as half as nice as yours. Any interior extras with it? Do you have any other plans for mods?

[kilner]

nice its just like mine did you get it remaped ? if so who did you get to do it and what power was quoted and did u get it on the dyno ?


thx again

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Update, so 7 weeks into ownership and have so far been really pleased with car.

1st mod I purchased was an armrest (although not fitted yet)

2nd mod, really think the MK5 arse is let down with bland rear lower bumper and after looking how much a new Ed30 lower bumper/spoiler cost plus painting, was considering a third party offering I'd seen on ebay. However, l managed to bag myself a complete Ed30 bumper (upper & lower) in Met Black for £160  the upper section did have a couple of scrapes on left side but lower was mint just the towing eye missing (bought that from the stealers), so that's going into paint shop next week to get painted and then fitted.

Here's pic of the bumper



3rd mod, weighing up all the tuning options, I deceided to go down the Shark Performance Map + STS (Self Tuning System) route http://www.sharkperformance.co.uk/sts.asp) , reading this tipped it for me http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/202993-pd170-stutter-issue-fixed-for-good/

Will do a before and after R/R and post results - just pondering whether to just pop a K & N Filter on or go for more adventurous induction kit - thoughts anyone?

[Andy]

welcome to the forum--liking the mods so far :happy2:good to see another sooty owner

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Look what's arrived in the post this morning  

[holland15h]

whats the cost of the sts, would not mind it for my 170

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whats the cost of the sts, would not mind it for my 170

The STS's are £150, although I managed to get one Free as part of a GB on another Forum when someone dropped out last minute and I took their place

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Ed30 lower bumper/spoiler on



Bit of a comparison - so much better :-)

[Andy]

looks excellent--needs debadgeing now

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Look what's arrived in the post this morning  


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So, it's was 22nd May when the STS arrived and with Ben under the cosh with the GB & GTI International at the weekend it was last Tues when I was away that the map came through.

Arrived home late last night so it wasn't until tonight I managed to upload the map and take it for a drive.........and to sum it up



Big difference, great smooth torque'y power delivery throughout the rev range - big to Ben & Shark Team

Anyone thinking of getting their DPF 170 mapped I would definately recommend

Will get R/R at some point in the near future, so will update you with results and also with feedback on fuel economy

[GLIDN]

Look what's arrived in the post this morning  

In regards to this upgrade,

Do they load the map on that. You then plug the unit in and load the MAP up?
or did they put it on your car. and this unit allows you to adjust or just go to stock or remap?

Thanks

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In regards to this upgrade,

Do they load the map on that. You then plug the unit in and load the MAP up?
or did they put it on your car. and this unit allows you to adjust or just go to stock or remap?

Thanks

You have a couple of options,

1. Go and visit Shark and they will map your car at their HQ.

2. Purchase one of their STS units + Map

Once you receive your STS unit, you download your original map, send that to Shark - they then send you a performance map & an immobiliser map

You then use the STS to upload and download the different maps as you wish, benefit being you don't have to travel to Shark, if your cars still under warranty you can revert back to stock map before going to dealer etc.

The unit doesn't allow you to adjust the map settings just upload and download, however it has a neat little feature that allows you to read and clear fault codes on your ECU too.

[big al]

looks excellent--needs debadgeing now

Was going to say exactly the same thing.
Far too many badges on the back there. 

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Thanks for the reply.

Being in New Zealand getting a my TDI there would be hard. lol

Hence I asked, So that is a super nice feature. Might have to pay them a visit.