devilc

My MTM-chipped GTI (claimed 245 hp) is very evenly matched with my mate's R32... when I have three people in the car and he's alone in his. When we're both alone in the cars, mine's a bit faster.

So, is it installed yet?

CMC, while your workaround might work, I'd prefer to do things properly. Second set of wheels is a good idea (BTDT with my other car, a supercharged MX-5), but it still won't solve the problem of front tyres being destroyed twice as quickly as they need be, since the whole tread is not being used. Mine's DSG, and I find it excellent on the track, although sometimes I wish it wouldn't change up automatically at the limiter. Another annoyance is it's tendency to kick down to second when I'm not careful with the throttle while accelerating out in third gear from slow corners (with MTM chip and no LSD, I find it quicker to keep it in third and surf the torque band, rather than induce frantic wheelspin in second).

Running the tyres softer (I assume you mean with less pressure) would only exaggerate the problem where only the outer edge and, what's worse, sidewall on front tyres is being used in cornering. When the car rolls in corners and suspension compresses, the camber of front tyres goes positive, hence the need for more static camber. See the picture below for illustration - compare rear (OK) and front (not OK) wheels. What I'd need is something like the link below, but they are for Golf IV. http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/INT999024.htm

Any ideas?

Are there any camber kits available for Mk V GTI that allow adjusting front camber? It appears to be not adjustable from the factory. Mine's quite even at slightly less than -1 degrees both sides, but this is clearly too little for trackdays as can been seen from the wear pattern on front tyres. The rears, set to -2.5, appear to be great, with even tread wear on the track. I would like to set the fronts to -1.75 to -2 degrees (yes, I'm aware that this can cause uneven tread wear on the street, but in my case it would be best compromise between road and track). So, does anybody have any ideas how to do it?

Warranty stays intact in Estonia as well, but I'm not sure how official it is.

Mine has MTM Stage 1. 245 hp, 355 Nm (261 lbft). Fitted by the dealer, works fine.

[ QUOTE ] Modding is a slippery slope! [/ QUOTE ] Oh yes. My other car is a 270 bhp supercharged MX-5 with probably no OEM parts left... Hoping to keep the GTI more standard than that!

Thanks for the welcome Robin and Jono. (And sorry for OT! The wait is killing me, so I've already been planning upgrades to the car. Mmm, Milltek... )

[ QUOTE ] Luckily the latter option (remap) is available in NZ, but I'm not aware of anywhere else that this applies. [/ QUOTE ] Estonia, too. They (the dealer) offered the MTM stage 1 remap with the car. Warranty stays intact, apparently. Oh, and hello everyone! My first post, but been lurking here for quite a few months already. My Tornado Red GTI (company car) arrives in a couple of weeks.