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Daz_RT_04's Steel Grey Mk5 GTI.

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Martk19871:
Good read, loving the breaks. Are you based in the South West then? Also did you hit 210bhp with just the Revo intake? I've not long fittetd one.

shoaybmakda:
Did you find it to be a massive change after you fitted the ECS dogbone mount insert? I'm thinking of getting one myself @daz_rt_04

Martk19871:

--- Quote from: Martk19871 on August 06, 2016, 11:34:16 am ---Good read, loving the breaks. Are you based in the South West then? Also did you hit 210bhp with just the Revo intake? I've not long fittetd one.

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I just realised you did the decat, probably to do with that   :grin:

daz_rt_04:

--- Quote from: AJP on August 05, 2016, 09:00:17 pm ---I guess I was in your boat at one time; happy with Stage 1 and happy with the refinement noise-wise. Then inevitably the tuning bug bit (I honestly swore I'd keep this one close to stock when I bought it).

I ended up getting a full Powervalve system, based on two things: big power gains, proven. And the fact that the valved version was quiet and tasteful off boost, but a real howling animal on full beans. It was a bit of a punt - I'd watched the videos, read reviews on here - but I knew that one man's 'quiet and reserved' could be another man's 'drony and loud'. But anyway, I got a group buy going and took the plunge. Long story short, it works. It's quiet when you want it to be, and sounds incredible when you want to make progress. I don't feel self-conscious rolling round a town centre because it's really just a deeper note with a few burbles and crackles on the over run when you're off boost. I'm running 345lb/ft now, with the R-Tech Stage 2 map, which is almost 50lb/ft up on the 290 odd I got with Stage 1 R-Tech before the Powervalve.

As you mention the clutch... well mine started slipping as soon as the Powervalve was fitted, still on the Stage 1 map. Which was a pain in the arse, but proof of the power gains if nothing else. I've got an uprated Helix clutch now, good for 400lb/ft.

It really boils down to how far you want to take it. I'm kind of resigned to the fact that I'm going for big power, so I'm glad the clutch is out of the way.

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I've just taken a look at the Powervalve costings..  :sad1: I may look a downpipe that is suitable for the standard system.. and take a leap of faith  :signLOL:

Do you have a progress thread on the go?


I to had the best intentions of keeping this neigh on stock when I bought it  :scared:

Oh and the Revo Mounts as you asked @AJP , I like them!
You do get some vibrations on idle and driving along feels a bit buzzy at low speeds, you also find youself hearing more general engine noises yet I would suggest the Pro's outweigh the cons;
- Improved gearchanges
- Less kangaroo/rocking motions
- Improved engine note when pressing on (I didn't imagine this happening)
- Power feels like its delivered better

AJP:
Haha, we all say "I'm keeping this one standard"!

I don't have a build thread, never bothered. But if you've got any questions, fire away. Got a few pics knocking about somewhere too...

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