SELA_MK6GTI
Go Kart Champion
Good call, same for me. Better to be able to put the power down rather than adding more uncontrollable power I'd say.
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What next after stage 2?
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Good call, same for me. Better to be able to put the power down rather than adding more uncontrollable power I'd say.
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SnailPower
Autocross Newbie
I've had those tires on my old car and they were rated for like 55xxx miles. That's pretty confident in tire life I think.
I'm also hoping by switching to strictly summer tires this Spring I will find more power out of Stg2. I'm rocking my stock Dunlops that are pretty darn worn at this point since I bought the car end of 2013 and I'm at 32k miles.
I did read though that Stg2 isn't as torqey or that strong of a pull as Stg1 because the power is more linear and I believe that. I don't get that quick kick in your butt power Stg1 felt when you hit it, but then that fell flat on it's face quick. Where Stg2 definitely feels like it carries further out to red line.
Nineeightgolf
Ready to race!
When I upgraded to Michelin as3 from these tires, I was blown away by the improvement. Traction, initial turn in, and ride quality was so much better. Never realized how much I hated the continentals until I replaced them.
carrquik77
Passed Driver's Ed
LSD, stage three clutch if manual. And, keep your dual mass fly wheel/baring. Makes engaging much smoother. Get the "road" polymer plug for tranny wish bone mount. It's mild but VERY easy to install and does enough. If bigger plans in the future, LSD!
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carrquik77
Passed Driver's Ed
HYDE161
Go Kart Champion
This. K04 felt fast but felt like the car was on crack when driving around the block.
That's odd to me, my car is a better daily then when I was stage 2 and 2 version 2. The ko4 really doesn't kick in until 3,000-3,500rpm. Now if you like to mash the petal then 1st and 2nd gear are useless. However in stop and go traffic the ko4 1,000 times better. Modulation is the trick.
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lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
Aint no body got time fo dat.
lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
Thats just like your opinion man.
lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
love you jlove
Unfortunately the car is an FWD (which isnt entirely bad but bad in this aspect). In my opinion front drive cars have a lower limit to what you can do to it. Once you hit a power point there just isn't much reason to add more power whereas RWD or AWDs would prolly allow more power upgrades while remaining worthwhile. You can always drift a high power RWD or gymkhana an AWD or launch the f out of them or do burnouts..but with an FWD all you get is wheelspin and understeer...i doubt many find those much fun nor front drive burnouts.
My GTI is still stock tuned with an intake and coilovers and I already find the car well powered for decent performance. Once I hit stage 1 and eventually stage 2 i'm pretty sure i'll be satisfied for the rest of the life of the car and maybe you should too. Cause after that my opinion would tell me to say that changing your car for one in a higher performance tier would yield you better results and enjoyment for the money and time you spend on it.
Just my .02.
My GTI is still stock tuned with an intake and coilovers and I already find the car well powered for decent performance. Once I hit stage 1 and eventually stage 2 i'm pretty sure i'll be satisfied for the rest of the life of the car and maybe you should too. Cause after that my opinion would tell me to say that changing your car for one in a higher performance tier would yield you better results and enjoyment for the money and time you spend on it.
Just my .02.