MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 11:10:24 am

Title: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 11:10:24 am

I've had a bit of a hot run in the casino recently and have a spare £500 which I am trying to work out what to spend it on... I'm toying with the idea of a DSG remap, which after talking to Revo would best be the stage 2 map.  This comes in at £399 + VAT. My concern with this is that  I'm not 100% sure my box is in top condition as I sometimes almost stall a couple of times when pulling off my sloping drive when cold. Also I cannot resell the software when I change the car in the future.

My other thoughts are to be boring and keep it for tyres and/or insurance. Or go for some handling mods like springs and better anti roll bars, both of which are stock at the moment.

What're people's thoughts?

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: monte on May 18, 2013, 11:19:50 am

Is that your complete mod list in your sig Chris?

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 11:31:02 am

Indeed it is mate

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: monte on May 18, 2013, 11:45:05 am

I've got the same then but I've also got the DSG software, IC plus other bits.

Have you upgraded the rear brakes?

What wheels and tyres are you running?

I'd def consider an Intercooler, lowering springs, Arbs, and possibly tyre or brake upgrades before the dsg map.  :wink:

Springs will make a huge difference in both handling and looks. An upgraded Intercooler will just keep your car running cooler and healthier.

Tyres make a HUGE difference.

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 11:49:48 am

Ah yeah my sig is missing the S3 IC I've got, I'm edging towards the arb and springs

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: monte on May 18, 2013, 11:52:25 am

Yes mate....good decision!!!

I presume you have got an RNS510?

If not, Buy one....today!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 12:04:28 pm

I have got the RNS510, I've got most of the options I think

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: monte on May 18, 2013, 12:11:37 pm

Springs, Arbs are great choice then.

What about decent tyres? R32 rear brakes?

Sounds like you have lots of the boxes ticked  :wink:

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: MC71 on May 18, 2013, 12:13:26 pm

As mentioned.....

ARB's (the rear one if not both)
Springs
Poly Bushes
Engine Mounts
S3 Rear brakes


Oh and any tips or how to fleece a Casino as I always take £100 cash (no cards  :laugh:) and always leave with SFA!!  :sad1:

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 12:21:46 pm

If I knew I'd write a book but after 3 visits I'm about £8k up!!!

Arbs and tyres might be where I go next

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: SRC on May 18, 2013, 03:57:00 pm

Petrol.


And go somewhere with great roads.

Stelvio?

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: chris s on May 18, 2013, 04:02:50 pm

Ha ha the best idea yet!!

Title: Re: How to spend £500
Post by: berg on May 18, 2013, 04:47:15 pm

tyres get some Michelin pilot super sports and notice the grip! or better still but just out of budget get the blistein b12 kit awesome handling