Mk4 GTI model changes 1999-05

**HOLEIN1** · 12-03-2008, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by HitmanR32

you would have to do the whole thing.

including gear box.

on the gearbox side of things, what needs to be changed? just the linkages?

**fuzion** · 12-03-2008, 05:26 PM

1999/2001;-

Genuine Recaro's
Full Size Alloy Spare
Sunroof was standard
VR6 Style Linkages on Gearbox / Shifter linkages as mentioned
No Trip Computer (Half MFD)

2002 & mid 2002 onwards;-
Aero Wipers
Chrome Boot Struts / Chrome Engine Strut
Sunroof [optional even 95% of them had it]
Steelie Spare
Generic Recaro's (not as up bolstered as much; changed due to cost / complaints)
Suspension a tad softer as well
Half MFD (trip computer etc)

Thats about all i can remember that i found between the black gti and my red one (black being late 2000) and mine being 2002.

Theres other things but i forget.. lol

**SoVeReIgN** · 13-03-2008, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by csimpson

Are these the leather Recaros? They look gorgeous :p

Edit: Hmm, maybe they're not.

These are though, as far as I'm aware (though they haven't really been looked after).

P.S Is there a rule about image-hosting here?

These are the leather buckets in the A3, and without a doubt they'll be the same ones that were optional on the GTi.

csimpson · 13-03-2008, 03:14 PM

What's max stock boost on the GTI, and boost after, say, a GIAC chip?

PSI or BAR, either is OK.

**DUB 20V** · 13-03-2008, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by fuzion

1999/2001;-

Genuine Recaro's
Full Size Alloy Spare
Sunroof was standard
VR6 Style Linkages on Gearbox / Shifter linkages as mentioned
No Trip Computer (Half MFD)

2002 & mid 2002 onwards;-
Aero Wipers
Chrome Boot Struts / Chrome Engine Strut
Sunroof [optional even 95% of them had it]
Steelie Spare
Generic Recaro's (not as up bolstered as much; changed due to cost / complaints)
Suspension a tad softer as well
Half MFD (trip computer etc)

Thats about all i can remember that i found between the black gti and my red one (black being late 2000) and mine being 2002.

Theres other things but i forget.. lol

my 2004 gti never came with silver bonnet struts or boot struts, i had to buy it all as after market, lol cost me a packet and never came with areo wipers either also had to buy them,

**SoVeReIgN** · 13-03-2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by csimpson

What's max stock boost on the GTI, and boost after, say, a GIAC chip?

PSI or BAR, either is OK.

Stock is anywhere between 5 and 10 pounds afaik - A GIAC chip will bump that up to about 17psi (max), few more little mods and you can bump it up above the 20s but the turbo starts to get out of its efficiency range.