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Just went Stage 1, now what??
- Thread starter milfdoer
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This is my daily, so my goal is just something more fun to drive overall. Not going to be on the track or anything of that sort.
I already have summer tires which I got about 2 years ago. But after this tune I'm spinning even on 3rd gear, that torque is unbelievable. I just got my maintenance done about 2k miles ago, and got new spark plugs at that time as well.
Suspension is definitely on my list and is probably what I'm leaning towards more but just wanted some input from the community is all.
Thanks btw
I already have summer tires which I got about 2 years ago. But after this tune I'm spinning even on 3rd gear, that torque is unbelievable. I just got my maintenance done about 2k miles ago, and got new spark plugs at that time as well.
Suspension is definitely on my list and is probably what I'm leaning towards more but just wanted some input from the community is all.
Thanks btw
JayJayTheJetPlane
Ready to race!
since you decided to go stage 1 first and not skip to 2/2+ I would suggest you enjoy the hell out of it first, cause if you just upgrade immediately to stage 2 it was kind of a waste of money going stage 1....I'd suggest r8 coils/upgraded spark plugs, dsg stage 1 tune(if you're automatic), catback for a nice sound, look into suspension with springs or coilovers(maybe you're into bags?), and brakes (very helpful especially after the increase in power I feel people overlook this at first)
Whenever you're thinking of going stage 2, just be aware you'll need upgraded plugs, a cold air intake, and a downpipe
Whenever you're thinking of going stage 2, just be aware you'll need upgraded plugs, a cold air intake, and a downpipe
BudgetPhoenix
Autocross Champion
Intake for noise + bigger rear sway bar made a big difference. Look into doing tensioner as well if you haven't.
As for as getting a downpipe and stage 2. If you live in California you need to consider the biannual smogs when you install a downpipe. You'll have to switch back to stock and run the stage 1 or stage 2 file to pass every 2 years. Not a big deal. Switching intake is easy as well.
As for as getting a downpipe and stage 2. If you live in California you need to consider the biannual smogs when you install a downpipe. You'll have to switch back to stock and run the stage 1 or stage 2 file to pass every 2 years. Not a big deal. Switching intake is easy as well.
realcyberbob
Go Kart Champion
Next is big turbo.
Driving this weekend with that extra power, I can definitely agree on better brakes.
What are some good brakes people are running?
Yea that does sound like a hassle but I'll worry about that later on if I do decide to go stage 2.
What do you mean by tensioner btw?
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SnailPower
Autocross Newbie
Stay at Stage1! lol.
Stage 2 was the real money pit of this car for me. You don't technically need intake with Stage1. Stage 2 you need it plus downpipe. Depending on your clutch wear, you'll need to upgrade that also. Then if the unfortunately happens like mine and you end up blowing your turbo with only 38k miles on the car, you have to decide to replace with OEM or go K04. I went K04, yay! MAS MONEY!
Does it feel worth it? No, it doesn't really.
GTI's best probably at Stage1 which it should of shipped as. Anything higher your spending a lot of $$$ and the returns aren't as high. K04 is pretty expensive with tune costs and hardware and Stage 1 MK7s are practically on par with it. Not sure it's worth it.
Stage 2 was the real money pit of this car for me. You don't technically need intake with Stage1. Stage 2 you need it plus downpipe. Depending on your clutch wear, you'll need to upgrade that also. Then if the unfortunately happens like mine and you end up blowing your turbo with only 38k miles on the car, you have to decide to replace with OEM or go K04. I went K04, yay! MAS MONEY!
Does it feel worth it? No, it doesn't really.
GTI's best probably at Stage1 which it should of shipped as. Anything higher your spending a lot of $$$ and the returns aren't as high. K04 is pretty expensive with tune costs and hardware and Stage 1 MK7s are practically on par with it. Not sure it's worth it.
Crazy to think that’s true. Not saying I disagree with it, I haven’t even researched it, but it takes roughly $8000 to make the Mark 6 in the same level as its predecessor. Nuts.