have standard GTI Ed30 thinking of mods?

[zerolag]

Defo.  The remap is going to be the best bang for buck mod on a turbo motor. period.  
By upping the power with a remap, quite considerably with the K04 Ed.30 (from ~230 to ~ 300) you'll definitely have some more noises to enjoy without TBE / IK etc.

Enjoy the progression, rather than whacking everything on at once.  Each to their own though hey, enjoy :)

[RedRobin]

For another £300 you could get an anti lift kit and lower engine mount, that's where my next few pounds would go - if you decide to go further.

....If you talking about a full lower engine mounts and not just a poly insert, then I would advise having the other two engine mounts changed as well but this would cost you more. The reason I say this is so that all 3 engine mounts are more evenly balanced and the forces will be distributed more evenly. That's what I was advised.

Perhaps it's best just to start off with a remap and then see what you feel your car needs to suit your style of driving.

[Kiwi]

As already said go re-map first for engine, biggest bang for buck.

If you have DSG that should be your next mod in terms of a stage 1 map ( makes it amazing to drive )

[Sunglasses Ron]

Remap - No brainer..

[Joff Gas]

I had revo stage 1 map and DSG st 2 last week on my ED30.
It changes what was a quick car into a very fast car  

Do it u wont regret it  

[GTI-Ross]

I had revo stage 1 map and DSG st 2 last week on my ED30.
It changes what was a quick car into a very fast car  

Do it u wont regret it  

What the DSG like, didnt know the DSG  maps had stages....

[RedRobin]

What the DSG like, didnt know the DSG  maps had stages....

....Revo call their K03 DSG remap Stage 1 and their K04 DSG remap is called Stage 2, AFAIK.

[E30Dom]

Stage 1 remap(I'd go Revo!), r32 front brakes, lower engine mounts, s3 console bushes/WALK/SALK, and suspension mods such as coilovers and arb's and you'd have one sorted car...

Don't go stage2/2+ unless you want to pay out on new clutch on a manual...

[the bruce]

I have a totally standard Ed30, 31k mileage and excellent condition.
Im thinking of doing some minor mods in terms of performance but dont want to go over board.   What can i do?

Keep enjoying the stock car or do the complete program:

- remap
- downpipe + exhaust
- clutch if you don't have DSG
- LSD
- uprated engine mounts

Not to mention uprated brakes, tyres and suspension.

No, there is NO half way other than just a stage 1 remap from my (long term) experience on the forums.
If you want more than, say, 280 BHP and 380 Nm, you WILL need a new clutch + engine + mounts + DP . . .

The truth is it's not that easy it looks on the first view.

[eddy_30]

Hi,

Having been in exactly the same positions s you.. With a nice shiny ed30 ready to be ruined/made awesome..

Agree with getting everything checked out first, made sure its as good under the hood as you think it is before you start..

Then..
I did a revo stage 1 remap first, accompanied with a new forge DV.
Great mod, just opens the car up, not crazy quick, but pretty quick.. You still get sound changes from the exhaust note, Nd a great downshift blip from the dsg.

Then save up while you're enjoying the ride, cos in about 3 months you'll be wanting a full turbo back exhaust, intake, and an updated fuel pump and a stage 2+, then you'll have an itch about brakes...

Good luck with what you decide to do..

[Andy]

remap and change the front brakes to the r32set up for now

[RedRobin]

I have a totally standard Ed30, 31k mileage and excellent condition.
Im thinking of doing some minor mods in terms of performance but dont want to go over board.   What can i do?

Keep enjoying the stock car or do the complete program:

- remap
- downpipe + exhaust
- clutch if you don't have DSG
- LSD
- uprated engine mounts

Not to mention uprated brakes, tyres and suspension.

No, there is NO half way other than just a stage 1 remap from my (long term) experience on the forums.
If you want more than, say, 280 BHP and 380 Nm, you WILL need a new clutch + engine + mounts + DP . . .

The truth is it's not that easy it looks on the first view.

....Bruce speaks the truth.

Understood that you don't want to remortgage your home to fund your car mods, but it is a good idea to sit back and decide just how you want your car to be in the long term and how you want to use your car - Occasional trackdays for example?

Obviously how long you intend to keep your car is a factor.

The beauty of doing your program of mods gradually is that you experience what each mod does and also, if you have any problems, it's easier to diagnose by the process of elimination. It's easier on your cashflow too. It's taken me 7 years to get my ride to where she is now - Very driveable, handles extremely well, and balanced power without over stressing and now at 105,000 miles.

It's a great journey and there's so many helpful folks on this forum with specialist knowledge and skills. 

[xjscx]

Another vote for r32 brake upgrade here. Standard brakes are pants

[RedRobin]

Another vote for r32 brake upgrade here. Standard brakes are pants

....Better if you also put R32/S3 (they are the same) on the rear. It balances up the braking better - At least it does with AP Racing's brakes on the front - Keeps the car very even under hard braking.

Modding is a slippery slope!

[maxload]

I don't buy into the argument about brake upgrades. I have a revo stage1 eddy with an ITG intake pushing around 300 bhp with standard brakes which is perfect for road use. I honestly think that unless you intend to take your car on a track then the standard brakes are fine.


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