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Title: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: George on March 20, 2010, 08:45:48 pm

Hi all,

Joined a while ago when I owned a Steel Grey MK5 R32. Didn't post much just browsed.

I sold the R32 back in November and currently driving a MK4 GTI 180... but I'm yearning for BHP again...

I was thinking about a Candy White ED30, my plans would be to make it a mild street racer project... semi stripped inside with Recaro buckets, KW coilovers, lighter wheels and tuning the engine. I believe 300bhp (or near enough) is achievable with just a REVO Stage 1... but how hard is 350bhp to achieve? And how much?

Appreciate the advice

Thanks

George

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: snapey on March 20, 2010, 08:47:48 pm

Welcome, seem's as though you've got the same intentions as what Jonnyc had. I'd recommend having a read through his epic build thread for ideas.

Luke.

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 20, 2010, 08:48:09 pm

Welcome to the forum  :happy2:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: ollie288 on March 20, 2010, 08:49:10 pm

Welcome  :smiley:

Revo stage 2 + is 345 according to Revos website.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: George on March 20, 2010, 08:52:50 pm

I've read his thread several times for both the ED30 and the S3, it amazes me.

I won't be looking to go as serious as him. I should have put my question across better, what is achievable with the standard K04 turbo and keeping reliability and ease of use near to standard. I don't want to be having to use 99 octane and water meth for example.

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: George on March 20, 2010, 09:00:19 pm

Just read about the Stage 2+ and that looks the ticket.

I've been driving my bosses automatic Volvo XC90 recently:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fliveimages.redbook.com.au%2Fredbook%2Fcar%2Fspec%2FVOLV0910.jpg&hash=85f53035181d525998dc9751d5d592951a868827)

and can't help to think I'd like my next car to be automatic, preferably DSG...

How would the ED30 cope with this? I know REVO do DSG software. I just like the idea of the easy relaxed driving when commuting, and then the fast gear changes when having fun.

Any cars on here running Stage 2+ with uprated HPFP?

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: ollie288 on March 20, 2010, 09:03:57 pm

Jonny's was DSG I think so I wouldn't of thought you will get to many problems. :happy2:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: Ifti on March 21, 2010, 08:52:48 pm

Looking for an ED30 you say?  :wink:  lol

Cant go wrong with an ED30 if you really want to tune it. Good choice!
The DSG is an awesome bit of kit - you wont regret it!

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: JPC on March 22, 2010, 10:05:22 am

welcome along george!

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: NB07 on March 22, 2010, 10:10:25 am

Welcome George  :drinking:

theres quiet a few of us on here running Revo Stage 2+ with no problems at all. I love it  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: T88OMM on March 23, 2010, 10:25:24 am

Welcome along matey  :pomppomp: :happy2:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: mo on March 24, 2010, 11:32:45 pm

Welcome.You wont regret buying an ed 30.Had mine a few weeks now and loving it.

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: bindinbear on March 25, 2010, 06:01:49 pm

 :happy2: Welcome!

Do it, buy an ED30, you'll love it!

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2010, 08:42:28 pm

Quote from: Ifti on March 21, 2010, 08:52:48 pm

Looking for an ED30 you say?  :wink:  lol

Cant go wrong with an ED30 if you really want to tune it. Good choice!
The DSG is an awesome bit of kit - you wont regret it!

 :laugh:

Hey George!  :drinking:

I'm running 360+ as a daily, using V-Power and achieve around 35mpg on the commute!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: MR02LOW on March 27, 2010, 08:34:03 am

 :happy2: welcome george

Title: Re: Thinking about an Edition 30?
Post by: S2 Ant on March 30, 2010, 05:51:53 pm

Welcome