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Question to Stage 1 K04 owners

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AJP:
So, those of you with either a mapped ed30, or a k04 converted GTI...

Can you get the power down? Is it usable power?

My k03 car has a Stage 1 R-Tech map, and sometimes spins up in 2nd (Michelin Super Sports). I'm considering a k04 conversion sometime in the future, but I'd only do it if I could really benefit from the extra power. Kind of pointless if I could only use 300hp+ after tempering the throttle in lower gears.

Half of me thinks I'd be better hanging on and going for an S3 or R in a few years... the other half of me thinks it'd be a good idea and turn my already quick car into an animal. And lots of fun.

Anyone fitted an LSD? Do the anti-lift kits do much to help?

Oh, and how are your clutches?!

Cheers!

Dave(tm):
I've got a standard k03 (r-tech trip soon!) And struggle to get power down. Mate of mine (and forum member) till me out in his stg2+ ed30 and the difference was massive. Definitely sold on SALK. Seemed to make a great difference - he said it's the best mod he has done.

Dave

th3_f15t:
Agreed, a SuperPro anti lift kit will help matters a lot, but so will a decent of anti roll bars and springs. Ultimate improvement would be the addition of a limited slip differential but that's a bold move and only worth considering if you plan on keeping the car for a long time.

GTI-Pirelli:
I don't have the Stage 1 Pirelli anymore - have moved on to a Cupra 280.

Yes. The power is useable and infectious.

Obviously if you plant your right foot in 1st Gear then you'll wreck the front tyres, in exactly the same way as you'd light up the rears on an RWD car.
It takes a little finess to feed the power in for a good start, but you'll get used to the delivery. Nail it in 3rd and you'll be grinning like a cheshire cat!  :driver:

AJP:
Good info - cheers for the replies.

I never floor it in 1st; that would undoubtedly light the tyres up. Don't really do any 0-60 style driving, although 30-'70ish' is a different matter.

I've no issues with traction in 3rd and up - just occasionally lose grip going from 30/40 in 2nd at WOT.

I suppose the k03 delivery is quite punchy anyway so it's to be expected, with nearly 300lb/ft at low revs.

The Super Sports do a decent job, I think I'd be spinning up a lot more on the Kumho Ecstas I had on the previous wheels.

Already on H&R 30mm springs, so I'll definitely look at the Superpro kit soon, and probably front and rear ARBs.

I'm pretty much sold on the K04 conversion itself, I've heard nothing but good things. And from what I gather, the slightly longer spool over a K03 is negligable - it's still a relatively 'small' turbo.

Just need to stop spending my money on Peroni and sort some TTRS stoppers first...

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