So I finally found one.

**flat6** · 01-08-2011, 05:33 PM

From all that i read, the exhaust mod does nothing more than add sound, the stock setup is actually fairly good

What benefits do you guys see from the APR R1 dv? worth the upgrade?

**Chuck** · 01-08-2011, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by blitDz

Ok so i got a fair bit to think about in terms of mods. Most people seem to be getting chip before anything else. I would have thought that exhaust/tune would have been done together. The Polo has Potenza RE001 tyres on the front and some continentals on the back. Just to let you all know though ETA is one hour! Leaving work early to go pick it up.

i have quite a few of the mods you might want on mine...lemme know if you wanna catch up

**Smead** · 01-08-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by flat6

From all that i read, the exhaust mod does nothing more than add sound, the stock setup is actually fairly good

What benefits do you guys see from the APR R1 dv? worth the upgrade?

I concur about the exhaust. Apparently the stock exhaust is pretty good (Except the dump pipe)

**T Go** · 01-08-2011, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Smead

I concur about the exhaust. Apparently the stock exhaust is pretty good (Except the dump pipe)

I might be wrong, but from what I remember, the MY2008s had a different exhaust with only 1 resonator?
before that, there were 2?
It's been awhile since I have read about the pog though.

**noone** · 01-08-2011, 08:48 PM

I think the dump pipe is limited in its benefits, but they are certainly there. A little more power, a throatier burble when the exhaust it warm, but not WRX'y... The cat is holding it back but they're not cheap to swap out, if you know someone with the tools / ability, a used one in good cond could be a cheap option.

As for the intake, I still remember the clear difference with the boost coming on in 1st gear, if you are not considering other intake options, its worth the spend in combination with a tune and decent diverter.

Many options, difficult to know where to spend it. I stated doing a writeup, trying to explain how it all came together on my car, you may find it helpful.

Enjoy (I think you might be doing that as I type)...

**flat6** · 01-08-2011, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by seangti

I'm running standard air intake at present and yet to be convinced I need to upgrade that.

Have you tried replacing the stock tube with a pd160 or something larger?

The difference is night and day with the chip, even without you get a lot less jerk when dropping down and its more responsive.

**MissVuks** · 01-08-2011, 11:02 PM

You could also choose a GFB dv instead of the apr or forge. I preferred it over the forge dv

Made a massive improvement on the polos drivability!

**seangti** · 02-08-2011, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by flat6

Have you tried replacing the stock tube with a pd160 or something larger?

The difference is night and day with the chip, even without you get a lot less jerk when dropping down and its more responsive.

Thanks, that gives me food for thought as I have found the jerky-ness when shifting, just as the clutch is engaged.

MissVuks - can you advise of the difference in feel/performance between the two?

**blitDz** · 02-08-2011, 11:22 AM

So i got it. First time in a while i actually drove to work. First time i have ever enjoyed it too. I got heaps of reading to do as well when i comes to the mods everyones suggesting. What about weight of car? Anyone done any simple weight reduction? Surely a new full exhaust would weigh less than the original.

Thanks Chuck ill keep in mind when i start to look at the upgrades. Will be nice to see the difference.

Noone - ill check out the writeup.

Thanks everyone again.