Your MK4 and Mods...

**fuzion** · 04-05-2007, 08:05 PM

maybe a pic or 2 and the mods youve done comestically inside/outside and mechanically?

BLKMJC · 05-05-2007, 12:58 AM

VW MY2002 MK4 GTi
>> GIAC KO4 Program
>> KKK KO4 Turbo
>> TT MAF & Airbox
>> 4Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
>> Large Injectors
>> Zero Cold Sparks
>> GFB Plumback Diverter Valve (100%)
>> N75J Wastegate Controller
>> Custom Full 2.5" Exhaust, 2.5" metal cat downpipe (high flow)
>> Neuspeed Strutbrace
>> Whiteline Racing Swabar, Blade Adjustable
>> Weitec Adjustable Coilover Suspension
>> Zender VWA Tuner RAD 17x7.5" Wheels
>> INPro Black LED Indicators
>> Mattig Carbon Eyebrows
>> Stubby Antenna
>> Offset ColumnPodT for Boost Gauge
>> VDO Vision Boost Gauge - 30 In.Hg - 25 PSI
>> JVC SHX-705 Head Unit
>> MTX Monobloack Amp (Roadthunder)
>> Responce Precision 12" Carbon Fibre Sub
>> Stinger Fuses!
>> Darkest Legal Tint

**DIDZ** · 05-05-2007, 12:20 PM

**fuzion** · 08-05-2007, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by DIDZ

bought as is i presume

**DIDZ** · 08-05-2007, 06:50 PM

Pretty much.

I'm not ashamed - it's saved me the hassle of having to buy everything. I know how much money has been thrown into the car, and what has been done to it. The car had and has no major issues (i.e chip, fault codes) apart from poor fuel (but that's my right foot doing the talking!).

Problem is, I don't know what else to do with it with all the mods it has, short of going standalone engine management because ALL these chips certaintly aren't going to give you big figures because only maps that are uploaded are pre configured for certain mod levels.

I've got a few goodies coming from the US thanks to the FOREX being great at the moment, and some custom built hardware coming within the next 28 days.

The hardest thing for me to decide is who can service it and not try to talk bull**** and make up crap about something that is allegedly wrong with the car to see $$$ in their back pocket.

Anyway, back to normality.

Originally Posted by fuzion

bought as is i presume

**fuzion** · 08-05-2007, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by DIDZ

Pretty much.

I'm not ashamed - it's saved me the hassle of having to buy everything. I know how much money has been thrown into the car, and what has been done to it. The car had and has no major issues (i.e chip, fault codes) apart from poor fuel (but that's my right foot doing the talking!).

Problem is, I don't know what else to do with it with all the mods it has, short of going standalone engine management because ALL these chips certaintly aren't going to give you big figures because only maps that are uploaded are pre configured for certain mod levels.

I've got a few goodies coming from the US thanks to the FOREX being great at the moment, and some custom built hardware coming within the next 28 days.

The hardest thing for me to decide is who can service it and not try to talk bull**** and make up crap about something that is allegedly wrong with the car to see $$$ in their back pocket.

Anyway, back to normality.

fair call, imo i prefer doin it myself so im aware of any issues and know what could and would go wrong if anything would be ..

mechanically wise who knows tuning more on these cars i would say Seb from Euro Automotive who im sure your aware has some deal phenomenal cars with some big numbers who are all daily drivers too .. but there are also other good mechs around too but my preference would be him.

you could alternatively get a standalone but as you noticed on the dyno day the standalones pull quite low numbers for some reason .. so its much of a muchness.. dyno it and see what you get and go from there if your worried about anythin

**shaneth** · 08-05-2007, 07:20 PM

Yeah nothing wrong the car as is. Perosnally i bought my last worked corolla as is because i knew i wouldnt have the time to spare to do what the guy had done myself so it was far easier and cheaper to by it as is. ust my 2 cents worth. Sorry if im off topic.

**fuzion** · 08-05-2007, 07:27 PM

not off topic at all dude.. all relevant..

each to their own ways of what theyd prefer of course!

gpk_gti · 08-05-2007, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by fuzion

fair call, imo i prefer doin it myself so im aware of any issues and know what could and would go wrong if anything would be ..

mechanically wise who knows tuning more on these cars i would say Seb from Euro Automotive who im sure your aware has some deal phenomenal cars with some big numbers who are all daily drivers too .. but there are also other good mechs around too but my preference would be him.

you could alternatively get a standalone but as you noticed on the dyno day the standalones pull quite low numbers for some reason .. so its much of a muchness.. dyno it and see what you get and go from there if your worried about anythin

funny that fuzion,,,seems there are a few mk4s who have had xyz chips lately that had very low number on the dyno,then got a stand alone and found the real potential of the 1.8t.
seb also runs a standalone on his a3 doesnt he???

for someone that has no knowledge of tuning and is a mechanical noob,chips are the best,whatever brand.but if you want to realize the real power,stand alone is the only way.