Mild Upgrade for new MK5 R32

[DGen]

Hi all,

This is my first post here, i have been coming to this forum quite regularly while i was sizing up which VW to purchase.

That decision has now been made but i am looking for an increase in power over the factory standard.

The MK5 R32 is being delivered in about a week, but i dont know any decent tuners in Adelaide, but a bigger problem i have is sorting what level of upgrade i should go for???

It will be a daily driver for me, and i dont want to void the warranty yet so turbo upgrades will have to wait.

Any advice on either upgrade direction or tuning houses in Adelaide would be great.

Many thanks,
Domenico

[Manaz]

Chip reflashes won't change your world on the R32 - the effect is mild but effective (particularly at smoothing out the power/torque curves).

I think APR allow you a 6 hour obligation-free trial before you buy, that'd be worth a go if they have a local dealer (check www.goapr.com.au for their dealer list).

As you're in Adelaide, Custom Code may well be an option for you (Gavin who does the CC install is Adelaide based, send a PM to h100vw).

I don't know the availability of GIAC or any other tunes (MTM maybe?) in Adelaide, other locals may be of assistance there.

[DGen]

Many thanks for the info, some good leads there to assess the options. Will keep you posted on the research and would value your opinion before i make a decision on the mods.

[brad]

The MK5 R32 is being delivered in about a week, but i dont know any decent tuners in Adelaide, but a bigger problem i have is sorting what level of upgrade i should go for???

It will be a daily driver for me, and i dont want to void the warranty yet so turbo upgrades will have to wait.

look in the Passat area - there's an Adelaide tuner there that has done some R36.

Turbo upgrades? Please explain?

[DGen]

Thanks Brad, will have a look.

Yes turbo upgrades, HPA have a performance pack which looks enticing but i think it is too early to do this, i need to get to know my golf first.

D

[Shteifen]

turbo and supercharger upgrades MAY not void all warranty.

that being said, if you blow your gearbox up after pushin another few pounds of air in there, they wont cover it unless that particular dealership are nice enough to work with you in avoiding letting VW Warranty know about the charger.

might want to have a real good talk with your local dealer, or maybe a nicer one a little further away, about what modifications you can make that they are willing to keep your warranty valid.

if your even thinkin about goin turbo at any point, then this is the least you can do

-Steve

[aprr32]

The best upgrade for a non tuneable vr6 is an S3.

[Manaz]

The best upgrade for a non tuneable vr6 is an S3.

Now there's a comment that requires further explaination...

[qsilverza]

I reckon the best upgrade is an HGP twin turbo kit than you will leave S3's all-day every day And probably everything else.. And probably still end up cheaper

The best upgrade for a non tuneable vr6 is an S3.

[GoLfMan]

big SINGLE turbo should make this thing fly

but yes, minor mods would be CAI and chip