Team_v's Tig

[MrVW]

Being new to the Forum, I am spending a bit of time checking out members' VWs. Yours stands out as one of the nice ones. What a slick and elegant looking car... especially in that blue!

How are you finding the APR components, Stage 2 is said to deliver a pretty substantial power lift, definitely one of the best VW mods out there!

[team_v]

Being new to the Forum, I am spending a bit of time checking out members' VWs. Yours stands out as one of the nice ones. What a slick and elegant looking car... especially in that blue!

How are you finding the APR components, Stage 2 is said to deliver a pretty substantial power lift, definitely one of the best VW mods out there!

Thanks for the kind words.
The blue is great, doesn't look too dirty like the black does but also stands out.

Stage 2 is great for power, fuel economy takes a bit of a hit but the smile it puts on my face is definitely worth the extra consumption.

[jimbomort]

Stage 2 is great for power, fuel economy takes a bit of a hit but the smile it puts on my face is definitely worth the extra consumption.

team V is it true fuel economy takes a hit if you still drive for economy? Sounds like one of the noticeable improvements is even more grunt and responsiveness right from 1000rpm, which would be awesome as one of the things like most about the stage 1 upgrade is just how much f...ing torque there is in this 2 litre motor right from down low, night and day difference from the 2.0 litre turbs of old.

I think the extra low down grunt is part of the reason the stage 1 helps improve fuel economy, because it means you can run high gears at low revs more easily, which really helps with economy. So wondering then - if stage 2 has helped with grunt and responsiveness from 1000rpm, whether it need effect economy, if driven for? Of course I m appreciate that with the extra responsiveness, it gets even harder to drive for economy!

Also read a few pages back you removed the engine mount? Still out? Considering same ourselves, I like the roughness in a way, gives the Tig a bit more animal and large engine feel, but you do loose low down smoothness and I really liked that.

[team_v]

team V is it true fuel economy takes a hit if you still drive for economy? Sounds like one of the noticeable improvements is even more grunt and responsiveness right from 1000rpm, which would be awesome as one of the things like most about the stage 1 upgrade is just how much f...ing torque there is in this 2 litre motor right from down low, night and day difference from the 2.0 litre turbs of old.

I think the extra low down grunt is part of the reason the stage 1 helps improve fuel economy, because it means you can run high gears at low revs more easily, which really helps with economy. So wondering then - if stage 2 has helped with grunt and responsiveness from 1000rpm, whether it need effect economy, if driven for? Of course I m appreciate that with the extra responsiveness, it gets even harder to drive for economy!

Also read a few pages back you removed the engine mount? Still out? Considering same ourselves, I like the roughness in a way, gives the Tig a bit more animal and large engine feel, but you do loose low down smoothness and I really liked that.

Fuel economy with Stage 2 sits around mid 8's for city driving when driven frugally.
Highway it will sit on high 6's to low 7's unless you go over 110km/h.
The difference over Stage 1 is certainly noticeable, power from around 1750RPM right through to 5500-6000.
Still get's between 10-11l/100km when driven for fun

For fuel economy Stage 1 is the way to go, Stage 2 trades some of that fuel economy for added power.

Engine mount is still out.
Couldn't live with the vibrations at idle with the air con running.
The smooth gear changes will be sorely missed but the smoothness of general driving and vibration free ride is worth it in my opinion.
The Polo 9n3 guys have noticed the same as well.

[jimbomort]

Thanks, the extra bite from 1750 sounds great, but not so the loss in fuel economy, so probably not for me...hmmmmm then again! If you were to do just one part of the stage 2 upgrade what would it be - the carbono air intake?

Yeah think the days of our engine insert are numbered, Mrs has never really warmed to it and like you, the low end vibration is quite noticeable. You take it out yourself and if so easy?

cheers

[team_v]

Thanks, the extra bite from 1750 sounds great, but not so the loss in fuel economy, so probably not for me...hmmmmm then again! If you were to do just one part of the stage 2 upgrade what would it be - the carbono air intake?

Yeah think the days of our engine insert are numbered, Mrs has never really warmed to it and like you, the low end vibration is quite noticeable. You take it out yourself and if so easy?

cheers

I find Stage 1 will be enough for day to day driving.
Stage 2 is awesome but not really necessary for daily use.
I would say the air intake is a good upgrade to do as it is cheaper and easier and sounds great under throttle.

I got APR to remove the mount, they did it free of charge.
Took about 5 minutes with the right tools.

Also Jimbo, your inbox is full so i can't reply to your messages.





On another note.
Drive home today, bit of traffic light gp and bit of sedate driving netted 8.2l/100km
I am sure with light weight wheels and higher tyre pressures you could net high 7's for Stage 2 on a regular basis.

Got some Christmas car products as well.
A wheel brush, some microfibre washing brushes, a synthetic chamoise and a giftcard for supercheap auto

[jimbomort]

Also Jimbo, your inbox is full so i can't reply to your messages.

cheers, will fix

[team_v]

Had a fun experience on the weekend.
Some annoying flying creature decided to expell waste all over the car.
Had a strip from the to pof the bonnet all teh way to the front and down the front of the car to the lip.

Only realised it after a sleep in so it was hot day and it dried on.
Wonderful nanolex sealant makes it easy as pie to take care of though.
Just gave it a spray with the hose and wiped it off, good as new.


Might look at a Border ranges cruise, will probably be in March for Tig's (could invite the other SEQLD VW guys too)

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...Some annoying flying creature decided to expell waste all over the car.

I had similar on my previous car from a pelican, only left it on for the weekend (I was over at Straddie). When I washed off, it had attacked the clear coat and made a real mess. Bloody pelican poo!

[Tony_Mitchell_1983]

I had similar on my previous car from a pelican, only left it on for the weekend (I was over at Straddie). When I washed off, it had attacked the clear coat and made a real mess. Bloody pelican poo!

I think you'll find it was probably a peplican...

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