The "usual" mods

[Malcolmgt]

Hi all, after searching for a while I have bought a 2005, grey, 5 door GTI. Love it.

Going in for Cambelt, tensioners and water pump Friday as it is due.

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

Xenons weren't on the car, can they be swapped over?

Not sure what else :)

[Lewo]

Rtec stage 1 

[Malcolmgt]

Rtec stage 1 

Whats that?

[Gary]

Rtec stage 1 

Whats that?

An engine remap.

[bbfb10]

R-Tech are remappers, widely regarded as the best in the business, based in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

[Malcolmgt]

Just did a search and read some threads.
Impressive stuff, my car feels pokey as it is, how would you know of it has had a remap already?

[bbfb10]

Rolling Road is your best bet.

These cars deliver around 200bhp stock, so anything around 240-250bhp will indicate a Stage 1 map

[coldcuppatea]

Going in for Cambelt, tensioners and water pump Friday as it is due.

How much are you paying for that lot, if you don't mind saying?

[Malcolmgt]

Going in for Cambelt, tensioners and water pump Friday as it is due.

How much are you paying for that lot, if you don't mind saying?

£479 though VW. Fixed price which is supported by a bit of research.

It was last done 40,000 miles and at 88,000 now so doing for peace of mind.

[coldcuppatea]

Thanks. I've been tempted to fork out for VW to do mine. You'd like to think that they'd do it without screwing it up.


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[FJ1000]

Thanks. I've been tempted to fork out for VW to do mine. You'd like to think that they'd do it without screwing it up.


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I'd trust a good independent over a dealer. Where in the country are you? I'm sure someone on here can recommend a garage. I know a couple of good ones in Surrey.

[coldcuppatea]

I'm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, if anyone can recommend somewhere!


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[coldcuppatea]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

[schmidt_vr6]

I'm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, if anyone can recommend somewhere!


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If you were in west Yorkshire. I'd recommend a garage who I always use. He's done timing belts on Audi S3, Audi TT, Leon FR TFSI and Golf GTI MK5.

Labour charge is around £120-£140 and parts were £115 I think.

[Lewo]

Wandering what people do for the "usual" mods. I was thinking maybe a cat back only exhaust just for a little more noise. Any "normal" exhausts that people go for? Do people keep the dual exit or go single, I think I would prefer a single exit.

As for other mods, I've only had my GTI for a couple of weeks and have already got it booked in with R-Tech. From having a good read on this forum it seems like a no-brainer!

I'm also going to try and remove the pre-cat and put a panel filter in before my appointment with them on 11th May.

I got the pre cat done and pipercross panel filter fitted beforehand too.
Had inlet valves cleaned, new plugs, PCV, DV and millers 5/40 oil & flilter
Was 213 brake on Rtec rolling road before stage 1 and 249 after. Drives so much better, picks up really quickly.