Golf GTi mkiv

[persabi2]

Hi all

Introducing myself and the car.

I've had the 2003 Golf 1.8T for 7 years and it only has 85K on the clock. Kept her stock all this time. Just can't beat the level of comfort and reliability you get out of these cars. Maybe I've been lucky.

Have thought about upgrading her at times, but I always come back to a few simple reason to keep her - the mkiv is so simple to work on, parts are a plenty and there is lots of information available about them - and they still are a comfortable drive.

She's a great daily drive, but is really lacking grunt on the track days. So, the plan is to install a stage 1 (or 2) clutch kit, turbo back 3" system, hi-flow airs, custom code tune, intercooler, suspension refresh (bushes and coilovers).

I'm no mechanic, but with the haynes manual and the forum I hope to do most of the work. I'll have to rely on a good mobile mechanic where needed.

Thanks

[dubster99]

Hey mate welcome to the forum! Theres plenty of threads and builds on this forums including my own and also others around the world. Im no expert but have learnt quite alot with working on mine mate. Theres plenty of people who can give advice too if your stuck. Custom code tune is the way to go! Gavin is such a good bloke!

[elcono]

Welcome mate!

I have made a million mistakes when trying to fix things which people on here have helped me out with

Its definitely worth it in the end once you sort a issue out, its a great sense of achievement!