MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Stage1 vs stage2
Post by: craig_t on April 17, 2011, 05:25:56 pm

After having a stage 1 remap for a while iv been thinking of upgrading to stage to. I know you need some hardware to be able to have stg 2 ie TBE but I want to know if it's worth doing.

Can anyone explain the main differences between 1 and 2.

Does the car feel much quicker.

Title: Re: Stage1 vs stage2
Post by: johnboy07 on April 17, 2011, 05:40:26 pm

i wouldnt say at stage 2 that the car feels that much faster but it is alot smoother and easier to put the power down. i found the jump from stage 2 to stage 2+ a bigger increase in performance. i Would recommend going to stage 2 though as it is a little faster and more enjoyable to drive.

Title: Re: Stage1 vs stage2
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on April 17, 2011, 06:17:40 pm

It does feel quite a bit quicker IMO, but that's mainly down to the quicker spool up from the turbo due to the DP..  Definately worth doing..  :happy2:

Title: Re: Stage1 vs stage2
Post by: craig_t on April 17, 2011, 06:32:23 pm

Cheers for the reply. I already have a 3" down pipe to fit to my stock cat back.

It defo sounds like stage 2 is on the cards

Title: Re: Stage1 vs stage2
Post by: Janner_Sy on April 17, 2011, 07:21:00 pm

Quote from: craig_t on April 17, 2011, 06:32:23 pm

Cheers for the reply. I already have a 3" down pipe to fit to my stock cat back.

It defo sounds like stage 2 is on the cards

you dont need any extra hardware for stage 2.  the ONLY required bit of kit is the downpipe. 

The intake will give gains on top but  can be fitted with no map tweaks, and the cat back will only give you noise