MK5 Golf GTI

General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: WILLGTI on March 12, 2012, 12:05:53 pm

Title: New to GTI scene
Post by: WILLGTI on March 12, 2012, 12:05:53 pm: Hi guys just thought id say hello, im new to the scene and thought id join the club. I have just bought a 2007 3dr GTI MK5 2.0 T, unfortunatly its standard at the moment :sad1:
I was previously a 350Z owner so moving away from jap is scary. im looking to start tuning my gti but dont really know where to start and what aftermarket products are best. exciting stuff starting a new project on a new car! :smiley: any suggestions advice would be great.
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: andrewparker on March 12, 2012, 12:10:31 pm: Just keep on reading dude, this site is packed with information and advice on how to get the best from your car.

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome :happy2:
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: s3kel on March 12, 2012, 05:49:13 pm: Welcome to forum :happy2:
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: JackG on March 13, 2012, 04:54:38 pm: Welcome along buddy :happy2:
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: Weston on March 15, 2012, 10:38:19 am: Welcome :smiley: how does the 350Z compare?
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: Mk5 GTian on March 16, 2012, 05:18:02 am: Welcome, great choice of car. Mine is also a 2.0T, standard at the moment, but booked in for a Stage 1 PDT remap on 2nd April. Can't wait!

I'm also planning a Whiteline Anti-lift kit (WALK) which reduces wheelspin, an issue with front-wheel drive, especially from launch. I guess that's one of the biggest changes for you, from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive? I really struggled from launch, as I'd come from 4wd, but the guys on here taught me the technique required to get away efficiently and quickly.

As a newbie, I was also told to search NQSBBK (Not quite so big brake kit!) and for tuning/remaps I've generally been steered towards JKM, R-Tech, PDT, Shark performance, and REVO of course!

Enjoy your driving! :happy2:
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: JagGTi on April 02, 2012, 03:10:22 am: im also taking the jump from jap to german. Civic type r to Gti, still waiting for the perfect one!
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: RedRobin on April 02, 2012, 09:44:29 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FGTI_ForumWelcome.jpg&hash=9c4a07c4aad8628e9712d4417c5f4fdac2b64ec9)

Ideally you'll want to balance and exploit any performance mods with handling mods.... Including brakes. It can quickly become expensive!
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: Mannystk on April 02, 2012, 12:50:02 pm: Welcome!
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: VC on April 02, 2012, 06:30:00 pm: welcome on board :happy2:
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Post by: mk5craig on April 02, 2012, 08:10:11 pm: Welcome along
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: AndyED30 on April 03, 2012, 09:44:13 pm: You find an answer to pretty much every question you've got on here!

Welcome.
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: mvb12 on April 07, 2012, 10:38:25 pm: welcome :happy2:
Title: Re: New to GTI scene
Post by: Aweful_Truth on April 10, 2012, 11:38:05 am: Quote from: WILLGTI on March 12, 2012, 12:05:53 pm
Hi guys just thought id say hello, im new to the scene and thought id join the club. I have just bought a 2007 3dr GTI MK5 2.0 T, unfortunatly its standard at the moment :sad1:
I was previously a 350Z owner so moving away from jap is scary. im looking to start tuning my gti but dont really know where to start and what aftermarket products are best. exciting stuff starting a new project on a new car! :smiley: any suggestions advice would be great.

hi and welcome! I'm also a relatively new owner had it about a year an a half now, the car remained standard for a good 11months and then thought bugger it and went for a really simple DIY mod of fitting a cold air intake that i bought from TT on here, it sounds great and ever since its snow balled haha hope you enjoy the car mate they're amazing fun an much better than jap and everyone one here is very helpful! :happy2: