any advice on 6R 77tsi power upgrades?

[666R]

Hello, I currently have a 13.5 6R with the 1.2 77kw 6 speed Manual (sport pack, comfort pack).
While obviously it's never gonna be fast fast, it's just much to slow as it is. It's just not worth trading it for a GTI, as it's only required as a daily.

I'd like advice please on what sort of mods are currently available for this model. I'm in south east Queensland... Not touching the internals but would consider a bigger turbo.
I have priced and was considering ABT's range, but a dime off $2200 for a chip? Surely I can get better value for money elsewhere. Budget engine wise, $3K, but that's not a ceiling figure.
Brakes,Suspension will come later.

Please also understand that I'm from the raw power old school club, no injection, no ecu, no boost (also no pistons lol). So I don't understand what's involved, and what is meant by stage 1/2/3 tuning, so a noob crash course would be much appreciated.

Lil pocket rocket is so fun to drive tho, and Im now a life VWphile.

Thanks in advance.

[Transporter]

I can do stage2 on your Polo for $880, though I'm in SA.

[666R]

Thanks Transporter, I've no problems going for a drive.
Umm, forgive my lack of knowledge, but what would a Stage 2 tune be?
Is it just a re-mapping of ecu?
What sort of power/torque increases could I expect?
Would still be reliable for the drive back to Qld?
I should have mentioned in my OP that fuel economy is of no concern, as with driveablitly...to a degree.

[Mysticality]

Stage 1 is: Stock everything, remapped to give more boost, fuel, different ignition timing etc (all model dependant ofc)
Stage 2 is: Stock turbo, internals, etc. Aftermarket downpipe (off turbo) with 100 cel cat for petrols and DPF delete for diesels, intake.
Stage 3 is: Big turbo and associated extras (fuel pumps, emissions deletes etc)

I'd give Gavin from Custom Code a buzz, see what he can do!

[brad]

DNA Tuning as well.

Stage 2 should be a remap and a high flow downpipe / cat. $880 is a good price if that is what Transporter is offering.

[666R]

Thanks Mysticality, appreciate run down. I wasn't to sure if it was a varying ecu tune or general engine.
I don't know how much more boost you can get out of these tiny turbos, but any thing will help, even a couple pound extra.
Cheers

[666R]

Yeah Brad, I'll be checking John's figures out also, be you are right Transporter has a very competitive price.

[Lucas_R]

DNA's prices are about the same as Transporters.

[h100vw]

Never done one and I'd be reluctant to take anyone's money for tuning the 1.2. VFM/BFB factor would be too low for me to be comfortable with.

Was always going to be cheaper to buy the faster car to start with, unfortunately.

Gavin

[brad]

Your best "power" upgrade might be to pension off the standard doughy dampers & fit Koni Sport. I did that to a mate's 77tsi and the increase in corner speed that you could carry was fantastic.