Ford fan popping over for advice

[Stevenebm]

Alright chaps names.steven.28 from Ayrshire Scotland.looking at getting a mk5 golf for my daily car.big ford fan for many years.got a big spec mk1 focus rs.question is I've seen a 1.9tdi I like but I think they are only 105bhp?what are these like for tuning?or should I be looking at getting a tdi sport but obviously gona cost more.

[s3dubbin]

Awrite Steven, where about are you, cumnock? Quite sure the golf will be a good daily for you, shld map fine to 140bhp if power is what you are moddin. Get it bought and concentrate on the rs. Do you know Alan Fulton from kilmarnock ford mk1 rs? Stevie (Ayrshire). 

[Stevenebm]

Alright mate.I'm from Irvine.Fulton bought my old wheels from me.(6 spoke compomotives)small world ain't it:)

[PDT]

Hi Steven,

Dont be put off by the low stock figure of 105hp and 200ft/lb, we consistently achieve high gains with no reliability issues with our stg2 map:

http://www.dyno-tuning.co.uk/gallery/audiA3-19.htm

and stage 1 isn't too shabby either:

http://www.dyno-tuning.co.uk/gallery/vwGolfMk5TDI.htm

and with a stronger clutch (or fit entire 6spd box and clutch from a pd 130) and decat downpipe the stock engine will see 165+hp and 300 ft/lb with a custom map.

[Stevenebm]

That's very impressive.didn't expect gains like that.not looking for crazy horse power but just some extra punch for over taking etc.

[the bruce]

If I'd buy a used Golf TDI and I want more power I would definitely go for a 2.0 TDI and leave it stock.
Imho it's absultely stupid to buy a 1.9 with it's small turbo. It will never reach more than 125 bhp with
the stock turbo and the small clutch won't last for long.

just my 2 Cents

[s3dubbin]

Alright mate.I'm from Irvine.Fulton bought my old wheels from me.(6 spoke compomotives)small world ain't it:)

Stevie Smith!!!????????? Are you not in Springside?  Love those rims on fultons car, glad he never destroyed them and went white!

[Stevenebm]

Yip that's me. :happy2:Didn't think you would know springside so said Irvine.

[s3dubbin]

Forget concentratin on the rs a hear its pritty mint. Cant believe you have found your way onto the mk5 forum. Do you know who this is??? SFR 111, Rockware Glass, went to scotwest/college with you?

[Stevenebm]

Yeh mate it's pretty mint.il add in a quick pic of it.haven't drove it in over a year.just sits in my garage.what's your name mate.I remember a few that went to rockware.

[s3dubbin]

Stevie Robson (wee ginger dude), from back in the good auld days when you had your 1.9gti pug (that never ran right). Get the rs out there show it off, fast ford will be at crail soon. Is your rs running big turbo? Stevie.

[Stevenebm]

Why the hell did you not say it was you mate.how the hell are you.were you in springside yesterday at the car wash.a thought a saw you.yeh mate the cars running a johnfrs turbo who is the man for turbos for them.he worked at garrett for 15 years.got print out for over 300bhp so it is pretty decent.i just saw Kennedy in morrisons five minutes ago.miss the good auld days of down the shore.should pop down see me sometime.

[s3dubbin]

Was leavin you hangin a little! Am good. Yeah was in there, how the hell did you see me in there, f*ckin hell that was an experience was looking for two tyres for my daily corsa! Pass through springside every day mate would like a tour of the rs at some point. 

[Stevenebm]

A thought it was you.a was in front of you in my daily runabout red Clio as you pulled out.aye mate anytime.just give me some notice so a can get the cover off it and give it a clean and blow the cobwebs off it

[s3dubbin]

Cant beat the daily drivers, had mine 4months and saving an absolute fortune! You in on the right just before you leave springside? Drop me your number. 07727687350. Stevie.