MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 19, 2011, 09:35:02 pm
I am going to stage two tomorrow whilst having my itg intake fitted. Should make for an interesting drive home given it'll be on my ed30 which is already on stage one with a bcs tbe fitted
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: maxload on October 19, 2011, 09:43:57 pm
Let us know how she drives home...  :happy2:
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 19, 2011, 09:47:56 pm
Sure thing mate, am expecting good things
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: berg on October 19, 2011, 11:01:05 pm
the itg should make it a lot more aggressive but you wont notice as much difference as when you went to stage one as you already have tbe fitted too. stg 2+ though is more  :driver:
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: AlanEdition30 on October 20, 2011, 04:19:05 pm
Im looking forward to hearing what stage 2 is like compared to stage one, as im looking to go stage 2 in the future, let me what its like Chris S  :happy2:

Im currently revo stage one and ITG intake, with a TBE fitted and revo software i shall be there.  :party:


Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: baldwined30 on October 20, 2011, 06:30:36 pm
I hate to piss on peoples parade but the best jump is always stage 0-1!!
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: vRS_Pagey on October 20, 2011, 07:01:14 pm
I hate to piss on peoples parade but the best jump is always stage 0-1!!

So I've heard, but the difference in mid range is huge between 1 and 2......

@ OP, who is doing the map?
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 20, 2011, 08:24:29 pm
Well got the itg and stage two fitted today and the noise will be an acquired taste when driving normally, but when on the gas it sounds the business. As for the revo stage two, there is a noticeable improvement, and whilst logging the car we were up to twice the motor way speed impressively quickly. However on the way home the roads were damp and it was hard to get the power down. That said the difference versus stage one isn't the same as 0-1 but its only £60 instead of £600 so i would say its better value overall. Will keep this post updated as i get out in it more
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: baldwined30 on October 20, 2011, 08:36:09 pm
Did you have an exhaust fitted?
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 20, 2011, 08:45:14 pm
Not today, had the exhaust fitted about 6 weeks ago
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 20, 2011, 08:47:27 pm
Well got the itg and stage two fitted today and the noise will be an acquired taste when driving normally, but when on the gas it sounds the business. As for the revo stage two, there is a noticeable improvement, and whilst logging the car we were up to twice the motor way speed impressively quickly. However on the way home the roads were damp and it was hard to get the power down. That said the difference versus stage one isn't the same as 0-1 but its only £60 instead of £600 so i would say its better value overall. Will keep this post updated as i get out in it more

Your not including the £1100 for the  turbo back exhaust or £350 ITG itake ontop of that £50 upgrade, so its not as good value as you make out
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 21, 2011, 09:33:18 pm
Fair point but my tbe only cost 795 but get what you mean, although the software was bought as a separate mod so did only cost 60.
Anyway its has definitely made an improvement to my car so don't regret it. Currently thinking i may drop my boost back to 7 as 9  seems to lose pull at about 5000rpm
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: ktlstar on October 21, 2011, 10:08:50 pm
what hp jump is there from stage 1 to stage 2 ?
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: chris s on October 21, 2011, 10:14:50 pm
Not been recorded yet but i would hope i will be some where around 310ish and on stage mod with no other mods it will have been 275ish
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: ktlstar on October 21, 2011, 10:25:47 pm
thats cool - As i think im gonna jump into stage 2, just brought my ITG filter, now looking at full system/downpipe etc.

Do you recommend Revo and worth the £600 ?
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 21, 2011, 10:31:21 pm
Revo are most expensive, but make very good figures.  Good adjust ability as well, but im not a fanof their tuning ethos

Id be looking at APR, Shark Performance or P Torque myself.  R Tec and Jabba Sport appear worthy of a mention as well
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: berg on October 21, 2011, 10:35:47 pm
Revo are most expensive, but make very good figures.  Good adjust ability as well, but im not a fanof their tuning ethos

Id be looking at APR, Shark Performance or P Torque myself.  R Tec and Jabba Sport appear worthy of a mention as well


whats wrong with their tuning ethos Sy?

Also, are Celtic tuning any good?
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 21, 2011, 10:45:26 pm
I think they make the maps to aggressive low down for that 'wow' factor effect of pinning you to your seat and also always wander if they push things to far to ensure they are the top performers.  id rather a smoother more progressive delivery which is alot better on the clutch and more tractable especially in the wet.

Also their default answer to a fault is either ' its not the software ' or 'boost leak

That and the fact im rebelling against the big names who over charge compared to equal/comparable  products.  Don't do revo, miltek or forge( apart from my intake, but that's second hand) :rolleye:

Don't recall reading of any guys on here with celtic tuning
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: berg on October 21, 2011, 10:50:05 pm
I think they make the maps to aggressive low down for that 'wow' factor effect of pinning you to your seat and also always wander if they push things to far to ensure they are the top performers.  id rather a smoother more progressive delivery which is alot better on the clutch and more tractable especially in the wet.

Also their default answer to a fault is either ' its not the software ' or 'boost leak

That and the fact im rebelling against the big names who over charge compared to equal/comparable  products.  Don't do revo, miltek or forge( apart from my intake, but that's second hand) :rolleye:

Don't recall reading of any guys on here with celtic tuning


i too have heard bad things about miltek (and some forge products) but as i have no experience personally of those products it is pure hearsay but i would not put a miltek on my car
Title: Re: Going Stage 2
Post by: bacillus on October 21, 2011, 10:51:38 pm
Joesgti had a celtic tuning map on his old gti.