MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 04, 2016, 12:40:07 pm
Just for a bit of a laugh, picture this... Take your car as it was when it left the factory, completely stock. You're only allowed to modify 3 things on it, no more and remaps are not allowed. What would you choose? Start by stating the car you have.

I have a 2012 Golf R. Personally, I'd opt for anti roll bars, a high pressure fuel pump and a Haldex controller. Get the engine running as best it can and then make sure the chassis can use all the power all of the time. :happy2:

What about you?

EDIT: Added no remaps into the title...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: AJP on May 04, 2016, 12:44:10 pm
2007 GTI.

Coilovers
Full exhaust
TTRS engine

Is that cheating?!
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Andy on May 04, 2016, 12:46:03 pm
Golf gttdi
1.coil overs
2.bbs 19" alloys
3.forge brakes
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Adam0604 on May 04, 2016, 01:48:10 pm
Hmmm ....

Air ride
Full TBE system
Anti-roll bars

Tooooo many mods to choose from lol
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Paradox1 on May 04, 2016, 01:50:35 pm
20T TSI
1-Downpipe
2-30mm lowering springs
3-Front & rear roll bars
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dan930 on May 04, 2016, 02:15:05 pm
 2011 mk6 golfR dsg
1.bilstein pss10
2.f&r H&R arbs
3.TTRS calipers with 362mm vagbremtechnic discs
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Shoduchi on May 04, 2016, 02:36:54 pm
An Edition 30 needs a remap. For only 3 mods I'd have to buy another car better prep'd from factory... :laugh:

I could think of the Golf mk7 GTI Clubsport S Edition 40. :drool:

1-Öhlins Road & Track coilovers
2-AP 6-pot (CP7068-1000R2.CG12) with 355 mm floating 2-piece discs
3-TBE with Powervalve system

 :grin:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Talidan on May 04, 2016, 03:24:19 pm
With my mk5 gti personally

Ripspeed seat covers
Blue led sidelights
Bttc wing for the back

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Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 03:38:00 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
4WD
Lowered

Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Shoduchi on May 04, 2016, 03:39:15 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
HPFP
Remap
Re-read the rules. :P
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Paradox1 on May 04, 2016, 03:53:37 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
HPFP
Remap

Instead of the remap, you cant go wrong with Neon lights!! booom!
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 04:00:00 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
4WD
Lowered
Re-read the rules. :P
:doh:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 04:00:34 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
HPFP
Remap

Instead of the remap, you cant go wrong with Neon lights!! booom!
How about and RS5  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: Shoduchi on May 04, 2016, 04:17:40 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
HPFP
Remap

Instead of the remap, you cant go wrong with Neon lights!! booom!
How about and RS5  :signLOL:
Now I like your thinking. :grin:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 04:29:41 pm
Tfsi
full stainless exhaust system
HPFP
Remap

Instead of the remap, you cant go wrong with Neon lights!! booom!
How about and RS5  :signLOL:
Now I like your thinking. :grin:
:drinking:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 04, 2016, 08:56:51 pm
It's interesting to read the responses so far, seems there's a real split between handling and power when choosing just three modifications...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 04, 2016, 09:29:02 pm
Since you can't remap I don't see the point in doing any engine mods except maybe intake and or exhaust since you have the noise factor.

MK5 GTI
KW V1's
Forge 6 pots
MK7 GTI steering wheel
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: MC71 on May 04, 2016, 09:34:32 pm
1. Fully forged 2.5TFSI Engine inc BT and everything needed to fit it into a Golf (it's a single job.....(best not to argue with me on this point)

2. Full Lamborghini front and rear BBK (in Lamborghini Yellow) with Ceramic Discs and full single nut hub convention with OZ Race Wheels........(once again a single job for thst lot I believe)

3. Oh and if it's not too much Id like a California scent in Coronado Cherry.






3.1 Quick trip to see Niki for a custom Stage 3 map while you're all still busy fitting ARBS and lows to your cars!  :innocent:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 09:50:46 pm
^^^ Talk about being a greedy git  :slap: three and the rest :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 04, 2016, 09:58:51 pm
3.1 Quick trip to see Niki for a custom Stage 3 map while you're all still busy fitting ARBS and lows to your cars!  :innocent:

Remaps not allowed. This would also mean your forged engine with BT wouldn't run properly as that requires a remap too.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 10:02:05 pm
3.1 Quick trip to see Niki for a custom Stage 3 map while you're all still busy fitting ARBS and lows to your cars!  :innocent:

Remaps not allowed. This would also mean your forged engine with BT wouldn't run properly as that requires a remap too.
That's a good one  :congrats:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 04, 2016, 10:04:49 pm
1. Fully forged 2.5TFSI Engine inc BT and everything needed to fit it into a Golf (it's a single job.....(best not to argue with me on this point)

2. Full Lamborghini front and rear BBK (in Lamborghini Yellow) with Ceramic Discs and full single nut hub convention with OZ Race Wheels........(once again a single job for thst lot I believe)

3. Oh and if it's not too much Id like a California scent in Coronado Cherry.






3.1 Quick trip to see Niki for a custom Stage 3 map while you're all still busy fitting ARBS and lows to your cars!  :innocent:

You've cheated and threatened us, that's very unsporting of you  :laugh: :booty:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: MC71 on May 05, 2016, 06:50:15 am
Look....I win. No one plays by the rules these days.  :partywave:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 05, 2016, 08:00:21 am
OK here's my three mods then

1. Sell my car
2. Rob a bank
3. Buy a Lamborghini Aventador SV
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: rich83 on May 05, 2016, 10:56:16 am
Just for a bit of a laugh, picture this... Take your car as it was when it left the factory, completely stock. You're only allowed to modify 3 things on it, no more and remaps are not allowed. What would you choose? Start by stating the car you have.

I have a 2012 Golf R. Personally, I'd opt for anti roll bars, a high pressure fuel pump and a Haldex controller. Get the engine running as best it can and then make sure the chassis can use all the power all of the time. :happy2:

What about you?

No point in HPFP on stock map.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 05, 2016, 11:00:31 am
- TTRS brakes with the Project MU pads but with 2 piece 362mm discs
- Front/Rear anti roll bars (that only counts as one right?)
- H&R Coilovers.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 05, 2016, 04:25:31 pm
Just for a bit of a laugh, picture this... Take your car as it was when it left the factory, completely stock. You're only allowed to modify 3 things on it, no more and remaps are not allowed. What would you choose? Start by stating the car you have.

I have a 2012 Golf R. Personally, I'd opt for anti roll bars, a high pressure fuel pump and a Haldex controller. Get the engine running as best it can and then make sure the chassis can use all the power all of the time. :happy2:

What about you?

No point in HPFP on stock map.

I disagree, I ran a HPFP on my stock map and noticed much smoother power delivery. Granted, it's not going to give you good gains like using an air filter instead, but my focus was on smoother, more reliable power that than number chasing.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: rich83 on May 05, 2016, 05:09:00 pm
Placebo I imagine.

If the ECU is requesting 100bar for example and the OEM pump makes 100bar (i.e. meets requested) then putting on a upgraded HPFP will still result in 100bar (as requested by the ECU) of fuel pressure regardless of its headroom. There is no reason why the OEM pump on an OEM block and ECU will fail to maintain requested.

Where you run into issues is when the OEM pump cannot keep up with requested. My stage 2 would benefit from a Loba HPFP because the OEM pump struggles to maintain requested rail pressure throughout the entire RPM range.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 05, 2016, 07:26:15 pm
Placebo I imagine.



You only came into this thread for an argument!!
Plus I saw you on Pistonheads, you are a big meanie!!
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 05, 2016, 07:48:29 pm
^^^ someone stirring again  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dan930 on May 05, 2016, 08:00:11 pm
 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: dansmith180 on May 05, 2016, 08:15:54 pm
Rich is just jealous that he hasn't got one  :chicken: :P
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 05, 2016, 08:25:17 pm
Being on stage 2 aswell  :surprised:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 05, 2016, 09:52:06 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14350.0.html

That's my evidence to suggest I wasn't making it up once I fitted a HPFP to a stock engine/ECU and felt smoother power delivery, especially at the top end. I'm not suggesting it increases engine performance, only smooths it out.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 05, 2016, 10:01:36 pm
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/df/73/7a/df737a3e751dbe010fda77f9e427c896.jpg)

(@ Rich).
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 05, 2016, 10:17:56 pm
Right, lets all stop it and just play nicely. This is a bit of fun about what YOU would do, not what you THINK should be done. It's just a little thought experiment to see whether people preference power, handling or a bit of a mix. Or in the case of @MC71 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4913) then just plan lunacy. And a distinct lack of respect for the rules.

I got time for tearing up the rule book, but not in my post. :P
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: stealthwolf on May 05, 2016, 10:18:32 pm
If no remaps, then power mods are useless.

1. Coilovers
2. ARBs
3. Polybush

Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 05, 2016, 10:19:15 pm
Play by the rules people  :fighting2:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 05, 2016, 10:26:37 pm
Just put "in my opinion" before any statement and it's all good. It's like being extremely harsh to someone, then going "it's just banter, lol" afterwards. Technically, it's alright then...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 05, 2016, 10:29:03 pm
Did you know  :signLOL:

That anti lift kits and lowering coilovers etc help the power output of a car automatically when fitte?.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: AJG09 on May 05, 2016, 10:31:30 pm
Mk5 gti
Bcs tbe system
Coilovers
Big brake kit  :thinking:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 05, 2016, 10:38:33 pm
Did you know  :signLOL:

That anti lift kits and lowering coilovers etc help the power output of a car automatically when fitte?.

I heard stickers add more BHP than coilovers...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 05, 2016, 10:43:34 pm
Did you know  :signLOL:

That anti lift kits and lowering coilovers etc help the power output of a car automatically when fitted?.

I heard stickers add more BHP than coilovers...
Haha I hate coilovers anyway  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2016, 02:35:13 am
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/df/73/7a/df737a3e751dbe010fda77f9e427c896.jpg)

(@ Rich).

Shush up gay boy.  :love:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2016, 02:37:41 am
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14350.0.html

That's my evidence to suggest I wasn't making it up once I fitted a HPFP to a stock engine/ECU and felt smoother power delivery, especially at the top end. I'm not suggesting it increases engine performance, only smooths it out.

He mentions stage 1 in the first sentence........ Just saying.  :wink:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: MC71 on May 06, 2016, 09:19:40 am
Right, lets all stop it and just play nicely. This is a bit of fun about what YOU would do, not what you THINK should be done. It's just a little thought experiment to see whether people preference power, handling or a bit of a mix. Or in the case of @MC71 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4913) then just plan lunacy. And a distinct lack of respect for the rules.

I got time for tearing up the rule book, but not in my post. :P

Respect your rules? Whateves

If you don't want banter be it witty, pointless, contrary or (heaven forfend) arguments breaking out mid thread then you're in the wrong place.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 07, 2016, 09:48:01 am
@rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) @MC71 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4913)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvv235%2Fmikemaher205%2F124v4d_zpso9t5rzue.jpg&hash=6dd7a567f1aa6b3007762323fc5c6cc9786f4cc5)

But seriously, there's been some good answers so far. Strictly speaking Martin, your idea of running a larger engine could work, if you can run a stock one with good power. Anyone else looked at the 3.0TFSI V6 engine and wondered how to make it fit into a Mk5/6 engine bay?
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: DanGB on May 15, 2016, 08:06:43 am
Back on track..
2.0TSI Scirocco:

1. Remap
2. ARB's
3. Intake
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 15, 2016, 10:00:51 am
Back on track..
2.0TSI Scirocco:

1. Remap
2. ARB's
3. Intake

Remaps are not allowed...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 15, 2016, 10:46:59 am
Off track again lol NO REMAPS should be in the heading as we're not reading the post correctly  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: AlexK1 on May 21, 2016, 12:05:56 pm
I think for me would have to be coilovers, brakes and an exhaust

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Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: sub39h on May 21, 2016, 04:06:48 pm
2006 Audi A3 2.0T

1. Remap
2. Brakes
3. Bilstein coils
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications: What Would You Choose?
Post by: 4ndy on May 21, 2016, 05:43:24 pm
DAB. have
remap. have
brakes.have
<img src="https://www.imageupload.co.uk/images/2016/05/21/WP_20160420_10_22_04_Pro07b8d.jpg" border="0"> (https://www.imageupload.co.uk/image/czlr)   I wish  :drool:
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Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 22, 2016, 10:50:26 pm
No remaps guys, sorry! Them the rules...
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 22, 2016, 10:51:25 pm
IN BOLD NO REMAPS IN THE HEADER  :doh:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: sm17hy on May 27, 2016, 12:42:05 pm
1. Bagged
2. Deep Dish Rim's
3. Naughty girl on bonnet waiting for some sexy time
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: r5gtt on May 27, 2016, 11:22:01 pm
3. Naughty girl on bonnet waiting for some sexy time
:happy2: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: th3_f15t on May 31, 2016, 07:03:55 pm
3. Naughty girl on bonnet waiting for some sexy time

Modifying the girl doesn't quite count but I like your thinking. :wink:
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: berg on June 02, 2016, 01:14:40 pm
Polar Fis - best non performance mod there is as long as you have highline
BBK
ohlins suspension

after all surely the key(s) to performance motoring are decent brakes and suspension?
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: Reesy23 on June 04, 2016, 06:51:24 am
I'd search around for an anti roll bar / coilover package deal (so I could have both)
Brake upgrade
TBE

One of those would be sacrificed for a VCDS cable if I didn't already have one.
Title: Re: Just 3 Modifications (No Remaps): What Would You Choose?
Post by: phas3r on June 05, 2016, 04:50:27 pm
1) Rear ARB
2) RCD510
3) Color code bumpers