MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: CaulkheadVW on October 06, 2016, 11:36:20 pm

Title: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: CaulkheadVW on October 06, 2016, 11:36:20 pm
Hi, Chris from the Isle of Wight. Just bought 2007 Mk5 Gti Dsg, standard tune with runflats. Anyone out there swapped for non runflats? Also, does a stage 1 remap require brake/suspension upgrades? Thanks guys!
Title: Re: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: croak2012 on October 07, 2016, 12:14:27 am
some pics please ! thanks
Title: Re: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: rashg60 on October 07, 2016, 09:24:08 am
Welcome!

A stage 1 map does not require any hardware upgrades at all. Although, there are a few standard bits to update if you are going stage 1, which help:

Diverter Valve
PCV
Cam follower

Parts readily available from TPS or VW at relatively low prices (approx. £30-£40 each) and you can change yourself as they are relatively easy with tutorials/help from this forum (where I learnt to do mine).

Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: Tanuie on October 07, 2016, 09:39:45 am
Quote from: CaulkheadVW on October 06, 2016, 11:36:20 pm
Hi, Chris from the Isle of Wight. Just bought 2007 Mk5 Gti Dsg, standard tune with runflats. Anyone out there swapped for non runflats? Also, does a stage 1 remap require brake/suspension upgrades? Thanks guys!

Hi just had mine re-mapped to stage 1 and i was told no other bits required, it does make hell of a difference.
Sorry can't help with the tyres.
Title: Re: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: bonelorry on October 07, 2016, 10:06:40 am
Never heard of any of the MK5's that where fitted with Run-Flat Tyres? Can you confirm what the Sidewall actually says? I.E Brand, Type?

Every MK5 GTI or Edition 30 I have seen has always had Non Run-Flat type Tyres  :thinking:
Title: Re: New member from Isle of Wight
Post by: CaulkheadVW on October 08, 2016, 05:43:11 pm
Sorry for delay. Tyres are Pirelli p6000s  225/45  R17 91 Y9 (back) and Briway BFU 69 225/45Z R1794w (front). I have never had runflats and presumed tyre pressure indicator plus harsh ride indicated that they were runflats. As you can tell my knowledge of the vehicle is limited as yet so thanks for your help. Can anyone suggest  best tyres for performance/decent ride quality? I live on an island with crap road surfaces, cheers!