MK6 GTI - looking to get a stage 1 tune!

[kungpowpanda]

Hi all,

I'm Tim, new to the forums. I've had my MK6 DSG GTI for 3 years now and it's just come off the manufacturers warranty - so I'm considering getting a stage 1 tune.

I have no zero experience with car modifications - so I was wondering if anyone could get any advise regarding reliability, what kinda increase I can expect, costs and whereabouts I can get it done in Sydney?

Thanks!
Tim

[tigger73]

Welcome Tim!

There's a few options in Sydney in terms of different tuners - suggest checking out the tuner section of the forum. Also I'd suggest working out where you want to go with the car (end point) and then decide which tuner is best to get you there.

Some tuners charge additional fees for each time you get a tune so if you're going to go stage 2 (DP/exhaust) sometimes it's better to go straight there than pay for the car to be tuned twice.

The biggest problem with the GTI going any further than stage 2 is maintaining traction. Even in stock form it's relatively easy to lose traction on the front wheels if you're too heavy on the accelerator.