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My Black GTI on the slippery slope...
Pablos007:
Nice to see you here as well. Interesting name change!! :wink:
I've run VAG cars most of my driving career with occasional visits to other manufacturers. The M3 was my first BMW and although it was a fine motor I never really gelled with it, plus I prefer hatchback sized cars. Apart from 911's, I haven't yet found another make/model outside of VAG that I really 'get', plus some of my best mates over the years are as a result of this Veedub obsession!! Long may it continue..... :happy2:
Msportman:
So what's the plans with the motor?
APR Stage 3+ !!
or a stage 1 or 2.
Is there much gain from stage 1 to 2....I assume you need the full DP CAT and zorst plus pump and mapping...quite alot of expense.
I must admit that I fancy another MK5 but I'd like to try a well fettled S3. Dis they ever a larger DP for it in conjunction with stage 2 mapping?? I saw in Evo that Autograph now fit a larger DP for the 225 TT with uprated injectors claiming 300 bhp !!
I'm a bit sceptical on a K04 TBH.
gobbleplease:
--- Quote from: Pablos007 on March 08, 2010, 10:06:30 pm ---Nice to see you here as well. Interesting name change!! :wink:
I've run VAG cars most of my driving career with occasional visits to other manufacturers. The M3 was my first BMW and although it was a fine motor I never really gelled with it, plus I prefer hatchback sized cars. Apart from 911's, I haven't yet found another make/model outside of VAG that I really 'get', plus some of my best mates over the years are as a result of this Veedub obsession!! Long may it continue..... :happy2:
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:smiley: Same here mate, im a VW guy myself, i loved my m3 though and got on really well with it, like yourself though ive always had my golfs, first car was mk2 gti, and wee while ago it was mk4 1.8T which i loved and owned for 4 years, no looking back now, MK5 all the way. :happy2:
Pablos007:
--- Quote from: Msportman on March 09, 2010, 12:00:28 am ---So what's the plans with the motor?
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I'm doing stage 1 for now, though will go to stage 2 fairly soon once I've got myself an R32 rear bumper and had an exhaust made at Pipewerx. The eventual aim is to end up with a K04 stage 2 (ED30 spec) as that's the best all round package for these engines IMHO. I probably should've held out and bought an ED30 but where's the fun in that!! :wink:
Stage 2 is worth it for me as the motor always feels sharper and more eager when it can breath better, plus with the uprated fuel pump the mid-range is so much stronger. You drive it more on the torque rather than wringing it's neck!!
No idea on the DP as not been around the APR crew for over 12 months, probably best to catch up with Jim or email Keith at their HQ. Not a clue about the Autograph figures TBH as I haven't seen Andy & Nick since last year.
Pablos007:
Been a little busy since the last update so I haven't got round to any modding business for a while. To sort this out I headed over to Awesome a few weeks ago to add some power!! They fitted a Carbonio intake and APR RSC exhaust, plus remapped the GTI with APR Stage II software. I've driven GTIs with this spec before and always been impressed, so I knew it would be good. It is a really nice package with plenty of torque and a smooth power delivery that has transformed how the the motor goes and sounds!!! :happy2:
What next? I'd like to do the K04 conversion and possibly R32 rear end, so I best head off and write my note to Santa!!!
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