Query - 2017 Passat 206 TSI R - Tuning

[tigger73]

some sound advice from all. I have recently bought a 206 passat tsi and am keen to add a few things. Im not going to do much until teh warrranty is up, as another poster mentioned.....could I afford a new engine.

Now here's where the logic of not modifying until warranty is over doesn't make a lot of sense. If you modify the car before warranty expires and you break it then you may be able to get it fixed under warranty. If you modify the car after warranty expires and you break it the you will have to fix it out of pocket. So by that logic you're actually better off modifying under warranty.

[Goublin]

I think you're right tigger. I've been researching and spoke to the racing line guys in Brisbane. Very helpful and knowledgeable, as well as local support. Im pretty much going to get a stage 2 over the next few months.

[tigger73]

Some people will think that they've paid for the 3 year warranty so they'll get all 3 years use out of it. The other way to think about it is that it's 3 years driving around a car that doesn't put a smile on your face each time you put your foot down.

I'm not trying to convince people to modify thier cars but if you're going to tune it anyway just do it and enjoy it.

[Kachingg]

Yeah i agree why wait if your going to tune just wait the 1st 10,000k to see if any warranty issues develop but after that go large

[Goublin]

Yeah i agree why wait if your going to tune just wait the 1st 10,000k to see if any warranty issues develop but after that go large

Just had the 10k service done and all good. So defo look at the stage 2 soon.

[Goublin]

Question, I've looked on the web but picking seem slim for a new exhaust system for the r-line passat. I even emailed ABT but they said that they didn't have anything yet for the model. Ive only found one web site that looks like a match -https://www.supersprint.com/ww-en/sport-exhaust-supersprint-for-vw-passat-b8-4-motion-20-tsi-280-hp-14.aspx

any one know any more?

cheers

[Hole46]

Question, I've looked on the web but picking seem slim for a new exhaust system for the r-line passat. I even emailed ABT but they said that they didn't have anything yet for the model. Ive only found one web site that looks like a match -https://www.supersprint.com/ww-en/sport-exhaust-supersprint-for-vw-passat-b8-4-motion-20-tsi-280-hp-14.aspx

any one know any more?

cheers

Try a good exhaust shop to see if they can make a custom built one, might be a lot cheaper too.


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[Goublin]

Ok, so took your advice. I spoke to an exhaust specialist in brisbane and he can do exactly what I want. The thing is, he got me thinking about the down pipe, he said that I would be better off getting and divorced down pipe, but he would have to check what he has in (he thinks the golf r down pipe fit) or can make one fit my passat, instead of getting the miltek racing line come with. So I was thinking of getting a divorced down pipe and exhaust system from him, then the tune up and other stuff from racing line.

after some extensive research has on google I'm trying to work out which turbo charger th 206 tsi has to see if a split downpipe is compatible, as it doesn't look so with the k03.

so option 1
racing line stage 2
plus exhaust system

option 2

racingline stage 1 (no Downpipe)
split downpipe and exhaust system

i prefer the latter as my research would indicate best gains.

If I can split my down pipe, I'll go for it, trying figure out if it can be done

any thoughts welcomed.

[Hole46]

Ok, so took your advice. I spoke to an exhaust specialist in brisbane and he can do exactly what I want. The thing is, he got me thinking about the down pipe, he said that I would be better off getting and divorced down pipe, but he would have to check what he has in (he thinks the golf r down pipe fit) or can make one fit my passat, instead of getting the miltek racing line come with. So I was thinking of getting a divorced down pipe and exhaust system from him, then the tune up and other stuff from racing line.

after some extensive research has on google I'm trying to work out which turbo charger th 206 tsi has to see if a split downpipe is compatible, as it doesn't look so with the k03.

so option 1
racing line stage 2
plus exhaust system

option 2

racingline stage 1 (no Downpipe)
split downpipe and exhaust system

i prefer the latter as my research would indicate best gains.

If I can split my down pipe, I'll go for it, trying figure out if it can be done

any thoughts welcomed.

Try Rob Bliss Exhaust in Brisbane, they can supply or custom build downpipes & catback exhausts.


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[Goublin]

Thanks mate, I'm up that way next week so I'll drop in