190kw/400nm mk5 gti for $1690 more

[brackie]

Does anyone know if this is possible so that it operates via the general stereo controls.

You've joined our growing cohort of Mk5 owners. I believe the ipod mod. is now available. Not sure if it plugs directly into the stereo.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...highlight=ipod

(All users.. if you're looking for something specific use the "Search" function. It's on the blue bar above. Type in the key word, I typed in "ipod" and found the thread )

[gtimk5]

Gooday Doggie. Welcome to the forum. I am out to find out about the ipod. Have heard it is available very shortly if not already. Good to have another Mk5 GTI owner on the forum. Great car, are you happy with yours so far?

[Jettinabout]

I read on the weekend that the ipod modification is due out this week. Not sure of the info though.

[Doggie]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Feel a bit guilty actually as I only had it a week and have already had a APR Stage 1 change loaded. Cost me $1,800 but absolutely worth the money as she pulls like a train now!
Called Barloworld yesterday to ask about iPOD and they confirmed that the part and fitting is available. Will call them back shortly and let you guys know.
I love this car - I had an E46 M3 for 2 years and have to say the GTi is as much fun, possibly more and at a third the price!
Cheers

[gtimk5]

Hey Doggy, are you going to the GTI thing at Sandown next month. See you there if you are! About 50 GTIs going I think. Will be a top day and the biggest gathering of Mk5 GTIs and Polos in Anstralia so far. Cheers, and enjoy that reflash!

[Doggie]

Hi gtimk5 - maybe I haven't driven the car enough yet but when I first had the APR mod done, it immediately felt like a better car but I have to say I feel doubtful about the 188kw and even more about the 411nm of torque. I thought it'd feel much more grunty and in the words of the APR dealer (say this with an Irish accent) "pull loike a train".
I've reverted to the original a few times, driven it then loaded 98 Octane program and have to be honest and say I feel a bit underwhelmed. Maybe I should call the APR dealer and ask him to check it out as you sound like you're blown away by the increased performance you've got with your baby.
Cheers

[gtimk5]

I'm coming over next month. Have to catch up and take you for a run in mine. That way, if somethings not right with your car you can go back to your dealer and get it checked.
I will be over in Melbourne on the 19/20 August for the GTI thing at Sandown

[Doggie]

Hi gtimk5, could I ask which order did you get the APR work done and could you describe the differences with each ie Tuning, Air intake and Exhaust? I'm going to see
the APR dealer this week as I'm just not feeling the tuning is that different from the stock standard - it doesn't feel like I have 188kw and over 400 nm of torque!! Sounds weird I know.

[gtimk5]

Hi Doggie. On my car and the other GTIs I have flashed, I have put the stock program in 1 position, ie. 1 flash per second of the engine check light
2 flashes per second for the 95 octane program as we don,t have 98 down here yet. On my car I have the 98 octane program in the 3 flash per second mode.
To set the programs switch the cruise swith to on. Press and hold the set button in, then switch on the ignition. After a few seconds the check lite will flash once per second 5 times, then a slight pause, then start flashing 2 times p.s. I would be fairly confident that stock on your car would be 1 flash p.s.
When it starts flashing twice p.second release the cruise set button and turn the ignition off. Wait for ten seconds, then turn ignitioon and the check light will flash for a very short time. Once it stops flashing the program is set.
Take it for a run and let me know, I am eager to know how it is.
If that doesn't work start the procedure again except with the 1 flash per second.
With the Ipod, our dealer still doesn't have them so I cannot tell you anything about them yet. I will keep trying..... Cheers, Andrew

[gtimk5]

Oh, by the way, I fitted the exhaust and intake at the same time so I can't say how much diffference each made but with the pair of them it makes a huge difference again with the flashing. I run the 98 octane program with octane boost added at the moment. We should be getting BP Ultimate this week I think. You should have two programs in your vehicle, the 3rd costs an extra $299. Let me know how you get on