2 weeks to new k04 owner!

[Coolrunning39]

So I decided 2 days ago instead of getting a new hot tub I'm going to go k04. The hot tub price kept rising and rising with every add on so I decided I wanted to go faster(although I'm the worlds slowest driver). I'm picking up a less than 3k used AWE turbo kit for $1300, a new CTS intercooler and new gaskets, oil, coolant and that jazz.
My mods are below me of course, for you current K04 people, am I missing anything currently that will make the K04 more smooth?

I cannot wait to feel the difference from my current stage 2. I will be using APR, any current reliability issues anyone has come across. 16,500 miles and not a hiccup with my car yet

 

[papaskot]

well...start saving for clutch. seems like stock will definitely go at some point. I went k04 at 40k miles and stock clutch immediately slipped.

 

[Coolrunning39]

I'm DSG, so I'm all good there. Curious if I need the K04 Neuspeed TOP now tho?

 

[D Griff]

A better intercooler would be a good idea.

 

[Coolrunning39]

better than the CTS intercooler I'm buying?

 

[D Griff]

better than the CTS intercooler I'm buying?

I missed you were buying one somehow... Saw you didn't have one mentioned in your mods list. I meant "better than stock"

 

[FLtrooper]

I would rather have a Hot Tub! lol

 

[Coolrunning39]

I would rather have a Hot Tub! lol

Dude I know! But the price for increasing my house amperage to 150-200amp service instead of my current 100 will bring my price well over 6k I just bought this house so next time ill go for the hot tub

 

[Gunkata]

I would rather have a Hot Tub! lol

I'd smack you in the balls for that comment.

 

[Noize]

LOL GK, sig!!!!!

 

[GTmyI]

Parent's have a hot tub when we build their house 8 years ago, and I was like 15-16 at that time... Anyway, we live in edmonton, so we only have like so many months to use it anyway, and as I believe we stop using it after 3 years in total and oh my dad now use it as a "Cold tub" for the dog to swim and shower... WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!!! K04 all the way

 

[kern417]

LOL GK, sig!!!!!

:bellyroll:

 

[Gunkata]

LOL GK, sig!!!!!

:bellyroll:

 

[ina12K04gti]

I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I did my K04 & all supporting mods at 5K miles. The only issues I've had is one bad coil pack & the hfpf both replaced under warranty. Dsg is great but if I had one & went K04 or bigger I would definitely be flashing the transmission.