So, I got a GTI...

mikeleemk6

Go Kart Champion

• Feb 1, 2015

• #46

czirrfb said:

Besides clutch and R8 coils....

What else should I budget for breaking after stage 1?

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I would imagine a carbon cleaning and find out if your DSG service has been done already.

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #47

Tkulhanc134 said:

other than clutch and coil packs, thats really all you need to be worry about.

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Thank god.

#peaceofmind

 

ralphykid67

Ready to race!

• Feb 1, 2015

• #48

You'd be wise to get an aftermarket intake if you're going to tune. Not gonna say it's required, but it is recommended by the majority.

Something that hasn't been mentioned- the stock tires on these cars are pretty bad. To fully enjoy the handling and put down power most efficiently, most will recommend upgraded tires.

Can of worms...welcome to the forum!

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #49

The dealer told me the car is still under factory warranty for either 2yrs or another 4,800 miles

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #50

ralphykid67 said:

You'd be wise to get an aftermarket intake if you're going to tune. Not gonna say it's required, but it is recommended by the majority.

Something that hasn't been mentioned- the stock tires on these cars are pretty bad. To fully enjoy the handling and put down power most efficiently, most will recommend upgraded tires.

Can of worms...welcome to the forum!

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I'll go grab a pic of the tires on it now. Tell me if they are ok.

 

mikeleemk6

Go Kart Champion

• Feb 1, 2015

• #51

czirrfb said:

The dealer told me the car is still under factory warranty for either 2yrs or another 4,800 miles

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DSG service or the carbon cleaning should not be covered under your warranty.

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #52

The tires on them now.

 

mikeleemk6

Go Kart Champion

• Feb 1, 2015

• #53

Hes got DW contacts. Id say those are fine.

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #54

mikeleemk6 said:

I would imagine a carbon cleaning and find out if your DSG service has been done already.

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I don't have an auto though, so does "DSG" apply to me?

 

Tk_mkv1

Go Kart Champion

• Feb 1, 2015

• #55

czirrfb said:

I don't have an auto though, so does "DSG" apply to me?

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nope not at all.

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #56

So then.

-APR Stage 1
-Clutch upgrade
-R8 coils
-Carbon cleaning
-Keep up on oil changes

And I should be good for another 50k miles?

 

zrickety

The Fixer

• Feb 1, 2015

• #57

That's a good list. Add air and fuel filters and you should be set.

 

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czirrfb

Banned

• Feb 1, 2015

• #58

I will for sure be getting the carbon fiber APR intake at some point. They look great.

 

mikeleemk6

Go Kart Champion

• Feb 1, 2015

• #59

czirrfb said:

I don't have an auto though, so does "DSG" apply to me?

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Misread. You are good on the dsg service then. Can't service something you don't have. ?

 

CMGTI

Ready to race!

• Feb 1, 2015

• #60

Glad you're safe. I just got my GTI about a month ago. Time flies lol.

Coming from other forums (SVTPerformance,LRodder) search always helps. There's a stupid questions thread though haha. Great group of guys here from the month I have been here.