MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: paulmni on January 20, 2015, 04:59:02 pm

Title: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: paulmni on January 20, 2015, 04:59:02 pm

Hi Folks,

Unsure what to do next (so many options).

I have a Stage 1 Map, VWR CAI, Golf R (Rev D) DV Valve, New Coil pack (replaced under recall). And that's about it.

What is the next logical step.  Hi pressure fuel pump, DE-Cat Downpipe or what?  Any advice (preferably from Norn Ironers who can point locations out) greatly appreciated.

Sounds great, air intake must make the exhaust gruntier, lol.

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: dansmith180 on January 20, 2015, 07:15:17 pm

Exhaust
Intercooler
HPFP
Anti lift kit
Wheels
Coilovers
Brakes

And the list goes on  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: RichardFellows on January 20, 2015, 08:24:27 pm

I'm planning on a stage 1 in a few months. Done a bit of prep though already:

Cam follower
Pre-cat removal (possibly should have done before your stage 1, really opens up the flow.)
Revision G DV
Pipercross panel filter
Major service
Planning on a cat back for a bit of noise

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: rich83 on January 20, 2015, 08:40:46 pm

Give me your car...and a cheque for 5000quid and ill do the rest!

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: Jeffchiz on January 20, 2015, 09:59:25 pm

Think about what you want before spending money,  hpfp and decat logically would've been done before spending money on a stage one map. ... personally I've done all the preventative maintenance on my car. .. Now I'm going ring in a few months so now prepping for that with motul rbf 600 brake fluid,  s3 wishbones,  Michelin pilot sport 3 tyres then if funds allow eibach lowering springs then lastly a stage one map I just want a daily run around which puts a smile on my face

The list really is endless think carefully and research what you buy to make sure you don't waste money

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: paulmni on January 21, 2015, 01:57:10 pm

Jees, wasn't expecting any replies.  Awesome guys.

It puts a smile on my face, that VWR intake screams  (in a good way) when I sink the boot and it doesn't hang around.  Not too sure of figures but it sniffs at the ar$e of the older Boxsters lol, to the point he moved into the slow lane to let me past :D.  I want more now!.

I don't understand the best route just.  I was thinking Decat downpipe and Uprate the HPFP but sounds stupid in my head.  Any performance gains from doing those 2 bits?

Arrg, no close VDUB buddies so no real examples to compare too. (Insert Sad Face)

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: dansmith180 on January 21, 2015, 02:54:15 pm

Intercooler
Downpipe with decat/ sports cat
Upgrade HPFP

This will give you the pretty much the Max you can get with standard turbo. However with the huge torque increase a new (uprated) clutch  will be needed to cope with it.

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: paulmni on January 21, 2015, 03:11:10 pm

Huge torque increase eh.  Which part does that?  Don't mind the upgrades, love my GTI, best car,,, ever!  :driver:

Title: Re: Stage 1 Complete, What Next
Post by: dansmith180 on January 21, 2015, 03:43:16 pm

The fuel pump Gives the real mid range torque boost