SpiderMacK Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi Folks hope your all ticketeeboo and I would be interested in your thoughts - My Gti MK 5 200 DSG - is just about 2 and a half years old - 23K on the clock - I't's been bluefined and I am now considering some other changes - I see VW Racing upgrades are avail - I spoke to a gent at VWRacing today who was very helpful. The 3 upgrades I am thinking about are 1) Stage 2 power upgrade - essentially a new full exhaust system - this I understand is a is a MILLTEK exhaust excusively made for VW - different to other Millteks + discounted blue fin reprog - this will increase my power from arround 240 to 268 Golf Mk5 Exhaust System 2) A "fast track / road suspension kit " Golf Mk5 Suspension Fast Road/Track 3) A "Limited slip differential fast road " Golf Mk5 LSD Road The car will be used on roads - daily commute + Scottish B roads + some motorways. When I got the car it was "fully loaded" and I figure that with these upgrades I would have a "new" Gti better than the new MK 6 Gti in many ways. It would also cost alot less than a new Gti. Insurance is a consideration I already pay arround £100 extra a year on my insurance premium for my "+25%" chip/power upgrade. These upgrades I guess will increase my premium again Any thoughts of other Tyresmokers would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Drop a PM to RedRobin. He's got the VWR Quaife LSD and I'm pretty sure he's got the VWR suspension package too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Where abouts are you in Scotland? Will keep an eye out if you're central Scotland based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Hi Spider! 1) - Yes, Milltek are one of the VW Race Cup sponsors and produce an exhaust specifically for VWR. I have a pre-production Milly on mine currently and can recommend their new ceramic black satin tips for easy maintenance. Superchips are also a sponsor - Hence the Bluefin. 2) - I have VWR's KW-V3's. VWR have a technical partnership with KW Germany and are able to order what they want. A professionally set up and corner weighted suspension makes all the difference. 3) - Well, those who have the Quaife tend to say it's the best mod of all! I've got the Fast Road version and together with the suspension, it transforms the GTI's handling and gives great confidence. I would describe it as feeling hard but not harsh. The trouble is that it's a slippery slope and you'll then be thinking about extra braking power. Then there's *cough* engine mounts *cough* and on it goes! The overall result of such mods is that the GTI becomes a much more tactile and taut car to drive - More fun! You'll never get your money back but you get such enjoyment. Here's a recent pic of my car at the Nurburgring to show its stance - I was very glad of the diff on several occasions and especially when it started raining! : - Edited August 10, 2009 by RedRobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Blimey, say his name and he appears! Howdy RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Blimey, say his name and he appears! Howdy RR ....Howdy, fella! You still in lurve? Thanks to you, Spider sent me a PM . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMacK Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi there Abdn ;-) Cheers 4 teh hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMacK Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi cheers Robin thats great info - I just got to weigh up cost etc ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi cheers Robin thats great info - I just got to weigh up cost etc ;-) ....None of it is cheap! As Dolly Parton (I think) says: "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 ....Howdy, fella! You still in lurve?Thanks to you, Spider sent me a PM . Oh aye, still loving the R32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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