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Offline edd666999

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Few questions!
« on: September 10, 2009, 03:43:27 pm »
i want to eventually get a few things for my gti i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?


Cruise control - is it difficult and expensive to get a oem vw cruise control stalk and fit it? anyone know where i can get it done?

Go from k03 --> k04? Far too expensive? better way to get the power?

If i was to get a the ITG Induction kit (thats still in development) is it recommended to get a remap? I have read that even the standard air intake is enough for a map? So im better getting a better fuel pump and a map? what sort of cost am i looking at for a better fuel pump?

these are long term plans im thinking of but id like to know where im going to start with  :happy2:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 04:45:50 pm »
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I think Awesome (Manchester) can do a cruise control conversion. If you went there it would be worth considering an APR remap because it can be switched by the stalk AFAIK.

Revo is also a very well established and highly rated tuner. Ideally you want a tuner who is very experienced with the 2.0T FSI engines and can look after you longer term.

K03->K04? You're looking at about £3,500 to do it properly with everything thing you need.

It's only advisable to get an aftermarket fuel pump if you have a combination of high flow performance exhaust, high flow tubular intake (such as ITG), and a Stage2 remap rather than a Stage1. The more expensive HPFP (fuel pump) is a new APR but it's considered more durable longer term than the cheaper Autotech/KMD which only upgrades the internals. I don't have direct experience of this but this is what some independent experts say - Others may not agree.

The reason for the HPFP with those mods is that you risk fuel cuts on the stock pump - It's not a guaranteed problem but a definite risk.

But power is useless without traction so there's a whole raft of suspension and handling mods to add to the never ending list - Modding is a very slippery slope!

HTH :happy2:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 04:52:44 pm »
FYI when getting quotes for the OEM cruise control, it's worth remembering that your local VW should charge about £120 fitted, various aftermarket companies do offer OEM however sometimes the price is alot higher than your dealership for some reason.

it can be that it's combined with a switchable map, but if its not electronically related then you can get it fitted wherever  :innocent:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 05:19:11 pm »
that sounds interesting, cruise control with a switchable map. Does anyone know what sort of price they charge for that? or anyone had it done? i heard someone on here does it for a number of pennys?
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 05:27:11 pm »
i had the switchable APR map on my ED30, very good :happy2:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 05:34:20 pm »
that all well and good but i dont have a ed30 do i!  :P

im going to try a few maps before i buy coz im driving a dsg and i have heard weird things happen haha
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 05:38:35 pm »
ahhh, but I had the APR map on my mk5 GTI before that :laugh:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 05:42:38 pm »
now your talking!  :happy2:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 07:40:20 pm »
Maybe try a trial of the APR and Revo maps, around your area you have a few good tuners  :happy2:
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 07:48:51 pm »
i'll be doing that, 1st i think im going to enjoy the car then i can enjoy more power.
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 08:03:06 pm »
Awesome did have an offer on the Cruise control, cant remember the price now, was back in May when I was quoted so may well have finished.

On the K04 question you cant map it as high as the ED30's anyway so I would just aim for Stage 2+ on the K03...should give you some good numbers anyway.

Also consider blueflame exhaust...think a few people have switched from Milltek to that on this forum. Mat_ed30 has and I think Top Cat has. Ask them seen as they have tried and tested both.
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 08:08:18 pm »
it was the noise of the miltek i wanted over performance.....but i aint heard a blueflame.
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2009, 08:16:31 pm »
Yes check out blueflame, but also the APR RSC exhaust system too - comes down to personal preferences at the end of the day.
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2009, 08:26:13 pm »
Quote from: edd666999 on September 10, 2009, 08:08:18 pm

it was the noise of the miltek i wanted over performance.....but i aint heard a blueflame.


....You'll find that the Milltek, Blueflame, APR, exhausts will all sound slightly different on your engine than on the 2.0T FSI.

As Dom says, it's very much down to personal preferences. I would describe them as follows : -

Milltek - Smooth and deep, audible throughout the rev range.

APR SC - Quiet at lower revs but harder and more metallic at higher revs.

Blueflame - Harsher and 'sportier' throughout.

None of them sound boy-racer or chavvy.
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Re: Few questions!
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2009, 08:30:34 pm »
Best get yourself to a meet and hope 1 of each turns up...see which you like yourself, best way if your spending some dollar on one anyway and not to be dissapointed.
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