GTI 6 APR Carbonio air intake + downpipe..is it worth it??

[Brandon89]

yeah totally never thought of the test driver issue! sounds funny but i recon that is bound to happen. So when you took your Mk5 for servicing they didnt hassle you at all about the remap? im not sure if stock mode will switch the light on but ill just check with my local APR man. He said only a few mk6 gti's get the indication after installing the pipe on the upgraded software, so i recon it will come on and send the mechanics at VW into a panic

[Corey_R]

It's easy enough to test for yourself.... just switch it back to stock one day this week on your way to work or something...

My MKV had the Oettinger body kit and type RE wheels with the APR Quad exhaust and was very well presented. The Oettinger bodykit was more akin to what the BMW M3 is to the 3 series, than the skyline/wrx/lancer kits that come to mind when someone says "bodykit", so whilst it was still a "sleeper" to the cops and average public, to anyone that was familiar with Golfs, it was a damn magnet! So there was no point even attempting to disguise the work which had been done. I only had a single service done (the 15k) but the service dept were more of the "wow, that looks awesomel" than a "ooh, you're going to have warranty issues".

[Brandon89]

yeha ill give it a test sometime. Ill have to have a look for that body kit, havent ever seen a mk5 with a bodykit. Thanks for that

[572]

Off topic I know, but is there anyone in Brisbane with Stage 1 or Stage 2 that wouldn't mind taking me for a spin? Very very curious to feel the difference after driving both a MK6 GTI & MK5 GTI Pirelli back to back.

[Corey_R]

You can have the APR Stage 1 ECU flashed onto your own car for a "trial period" (several hours) so you can test it yourself (for free). Since you're in QLD, the local APR dealer is actually the main distributor - Harding Performance.

If you don't have the money to get it done, I'd advise you not to test it though... I can't see how anyone could possibly try it out and not want it! lol

[Banzai]

To answer the original question; Yes.

Traction however, is a problem, especially with the stock tyres.

[572]

You can have the APR Stage 1 ECU flashed onto your own car for a "trial period" (several hours) so you can test it yourself (for free). Since you're in QLD, the local APR dealer is actually the main distributor - Harding Performance.

Completely aware of this, as my last car was APR tuned. I'm more so interested in how much it 'wakes up' the MK6 (esp Stage 2), as I don't currently have 'mine' to test it on

[MurphyTheElf]

You can have the APR Stage 1 ECU flashed onto your own car for a "trial period" (several hours) so you can test it yourself (for free). Since you're in QLD, the local APR dealer is actually the main distributor - Harding Performance.

If you don't have the money to get it done, I'd advise you not to test it though... I can't see how anyone could possibly try it out and not want it! lol

My Stage 1 trial wasn't free. I was asked to pay $45 up-front, which would be reimbursed if I went ahead with the upgrade. Do all other APR dealers do the same?

I didn't continue with the upgrade due to the wastegate rattle noise coming on much sooner in the rev range. Perhaps the Carbonio intake would disguise the noise further. Pity that can't be trialled. Speaking of which, is the Carbonio intake sold in the US the same as the one sold in Australia? If so, there looks to be a $200 saving to be had, even after including shipping.

[Corey_R]

To quote from the MK6 GTI Stage 1 page:

Demonstration Software

Most APR ECU Upgrades installed via Directport Programming are eligible for a 6 hour free trial. This means you can experience the performance of the APR ECU Upgrade for your vehicle at no cost to you for 6 hours of driving time! To receive a free trial, please inquire with your APR Dealer of choice.

So it should be free. But maybe the WA dealer has had too many people stuff them around or something...

[ddre78]

Is anyone able to advise which Carbonio intake I need for a CCZB engine code. It doesnt seem to be one of the options listed, only CCTA and CBFA are referenced on the APR and other websites.