Another new Polo GTI owner....

[jasn78]

Hey guys I have a s/s exhaust ftted and honestly i dont think between that and the software upgrade i am making anywhere near that sorta power so cant c how just a cold air intake could help that much, afterall we arent talking a jap car that has been restricted to th nth degree.

[Timbo]

However Additional the costing of the package that Volkspower (Melb) offered = APR s/w (brings you to 152kW by itslef = $2k) + APR stainless exhaust ($2K) + Carbonio Cool air intake ($699) = total of $4699 (which I was quoted by "stonerdude" from Volkspower over the phone) supposedly would get the car to 200 kW and would "kick almost anyone's ride on the road dude - think about power to weight ratio dude!"

So wondering if anyone had gone down these specific road(s) yet and could comment? Worth it?

My advice for this car -- or any car, really -- is to spend a bit of time with it stock, so you get an idea of the areas you want to improve. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but IMHO the last thing this car needs as the first mod from stock is 200Kw power, however managed (or even if achieved ). It'll be like a terrier on the lino, and it *may* not stop or turn corners at the speeds you are making

Just my 2psi

[SidGTi]

If the lil pogo was to start pulling about 200kw you'd need to start thinking about upgrading other parts of the car to handle the increased power as well. Brakes obviously a must!!!

[Guy_H]

K04 turbo, high flow manifold, AOR front mount intercooler, big bore inlet pipe, 2.5" stainless exhaust with high flow cat AND a 104 octane specific program will bump you to around the 200kw mark

Weakest link is the clutch at this level, but we would seriously advise on brake / suspension upgrades

[gtigrl]

Welcome to the forum...

Being a "girlie" (little condecending don't you think ) that owns a polo gti with just the APR upgrade I get 152kw out of the car and 204bhp BUT after having driven it for a while (and I reckon rob and guy will agree) the little car needs suspension and brake upgrades to be able to deal with the increased power.
Don't think I am going to bother with an exhaust, my money is going towards probably coil overs and better wheels ... if and when I can be bothered because to be honest I blow most cars its size away anyway and apart from torque steer I love my car the way it is

[theStainRemover]

Many thanks for all the friendly and helpful info all!

Yes I think I'll sit on the car a little before going ahead with any mods.

And after a bit trial just the software upgrade in the near future and then see where I'm at.

10 business days and counting....

[Glide_GTI]

Another new owner! arrhh there everywhere now

check out www.vwvortex.com - the regional and then australia forums.. bit bigger then here, lots of gtg's happening most of the time

[theStainRemover]

Another new owner! arrhh there everywhere now

check out www.vwvortex.com - the regional and then australia forums.. bit bigger then here, lots of gtg's happening most of the time

Hey thanks for the extra link and info but as far as I could tell there was very very much less happening on that forum than here - ie 11 posts for Polo GTIs as compared to like 40 on this forum - not to mention it was not just a VW forum but other makes as well.

Maybe if I was looking for topics like "Lexus LS 460s modded"......um I have a VW polo not a lexus??!?!?!

or "Will the polo GTI ever come to America?" hahahahaha like I care what the seppos don't get..........

Guessing you are a mod of that forum or something.

Hey thanks heaps for the contribution anyway!

[Glide_GTI]

im not a mod, yes maybe a few less polo posts, but it looked more active to me... *shrug*

[theStainRemover]

im not a mod, yes maybe a few less polo posts, but it looked more active to me... *shrug*

You a seppo?