Samuusha's Big Red - First timer!

TKE Mario said:

here's a response to your list of plans in bold:

•Neuspeed P Flo intake - oiled filter save your money, more significant upgrades first, intakes are pretty much useless on stock tune

•GFB DV+ (not sure which DV version I have currently, plan to find out later)
save your money, more significant upgrades first if its not the shitty diaphragm one

•Neuspeed turbo outlet pipe save your money, more significant upgrades first

•Rear wiper plug for the looks whatever floats your boat

My though process was to just get more airflow for the car so I can begin bigger upgrades right away, maybe make the car a bit more fun to drive.

My plans for the future are:

•Boost Guage definitely recommended, useful

•Lowering springs or coilovers (unsure of brand, type, etc.) for looks or performance? if performance go with rear sway bar first

•Downpipe (unsure of brand) if you only plan on going stage 1, save your money and just get catback exhaust

•Intercooler setup? save your money unless your pushing the car in hot temps and if you're sticking with stage 1 or 2 just upgrade to S3 intercooler

•APR Stage 1 tune best bang for buck power upgrade

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Boscogn said:

From my similar thread. Same feedback.

On stock the intake will only add sound no real performance until you get stage 1.

Since you live in IL, IC would only help in summer while stock. I'd wait till you're tuned. If stage 2 S3 intercooler I've heard might not be enough. Its a great budget option for stage 1.

If going with sways rear first then plan to upgrade the front as well with subframe collar kit and dogbone mount from my research it really changes the handling for the better.

As for springs or coilovers you might benefit from coils more because you could adjust them for winter vs summer tires and snow as I've seen here on the forums. Where as for me in CA spring and strut combo is all I need as I don't get snow.

Another cool mod I'd thought id mention is the trunk pop kit. So when you push the trunk button on your fob the trunk pops open.

Also cheap mod LED upgrade to the interior lights I thought was a good value for the cost.

Last but not least remember if your going to increase the power you'll want to be able to stop faster when needed so don't skimp on your brakes pads and the brake stiff kit is a great sub $200 mod to get better brake performance.

Also make sure you equip the right tires for the occasion and check their pressure occasionally.

Have a look at the "So you want to mod your GTI" sticky by Grambles for some great ideas and brand names.





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