MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: motogp46 on July 07, 2014, 09:22:40 pm

Title: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: motogp46 on July 07, 2014, 09:22:40 pm

Hi

Apologies for the newbie query but I'm after clarification on next steps after Revo stage 1 on an '08 GTi. Aside from a brake upgrade, I've read about other 'should do tweaks' such as a pre-cat removal but would moving to stage 2 (with a BCS powervalve system) do this too or is it something to do when fitting the new system?

Other mods such as roll bars, suspension are also in the pipeline, along with a R32 style rear end, but just wanted to understand the requirement on exhausts.

If I've missed any other upgrades, feel free to further reduce my dwindling bank balance. Thanks

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: xjay1337 on July 07, 2014, 09:43:26 pm

Stage 2 is decat and intake.

There is no requirement for other performance parts such as brake kits or roll bars but it's a good idea to try and make sure your brakes and handling match the power.

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: MC71 on July 07, 2014, 09:44:42 pm

Stage 2 is a Cold Air Intake and a sports cat or decat.

At stage 2 I had a BCS Powervalve TBE with 200 Cell Cat and a REVO CAI. After having the zorst fitted you may get the exhaust emission warning light pop but when you get the stage 2 map done that will be mapped out.

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: MC71 on July 07, 2014, 09:46:05 pm

Too slow!..............I usually come second!  :grin:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: motogp46 on July 07, 2014, 09:47:00 pm

Ok thanks. Looks like a 3hr drive 'up norf' then for me to see BCS.

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: xjay1337 on July 07, 2014, 09:49:16 pm

Quote from: MC71 on July 07, 2014, 09:46:05 pm

Too slow!..............I usually come second!  :grin:

 :signLOL: :signLOL:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: motogp46 on July 07, 2014, 09:50:42 pm

Thanks MC71, by the way it's your build that is costing me shed loads of cash! Nice work.  :happy2: Still trying to convince the other half that 1.2s in black are the way to go!

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: MC71 on July 07, 2014, 09:55:16 pm

^^^^ Thanks, if I've helping spend your money my job here is done.  :drinking:

You won't regret getting a BCS TBE, best system I've ever owned. Build quality is without equal and the sound on WOT of the Powervalve is awesome.

(Buy your good lady a nice expensive gift..................just before telling her of your new wheels, works every time!!  :evilgrin:)

Happy modding!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: th3_f15t on July 07, 2014, 10:01:15 pm

I wish I could find the cash for a BCS Power Valve exhaust... :sad1:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: th3_f15t on July 07, 2014, 10:11:08 pm

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,84978.0.html - Lots of braking advice in here if you need any more reasons to spend money. :happy2:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: motogp46 on July 07, 2014, 10:33:33 pm

Ooh shiney  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Beyond Stage 1 Help
Post by: th3_f15t on July 07, 2014, 10:39:39 pm

Lots of shiny bits, but bare in mind the most popular choices seem to be upgraded discs and pads, or R32/S3/Cupra brakes. Don't get too tempted by the shiny, £1000+ brakes.

*takes off sensible hat*

4 piston calipers, J-hooked discs and nice pads will be amazing. :party: