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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: lookoutsmudger on 25 April 2009, 11:51
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Chaps,
I was originally going to upgrade my std 17's to 18's but have had second thoughts. I'm now thinking a Re-map, exhaust upgrade and filter should come first. TBH i have no real problem with the 17s but would like to change them sooner rather than later but saying that I would also like some 'extra' power as well !!
I have a reasonable budget to spend so what would you do first? Any recomendations on remaps, exhausts etc etc
Cheers, Smudge
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Remap...
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Remap...
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Remap :wink:
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Remapppppp
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Remap :cool:
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Remap : :evil: 17's are plenty big anyway :tongue:
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Another for the remap!! :evil:
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Remap, end of discussion.
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er...so that will be a remap then!! :laugh: I think deep down i knew that was the right way to go first. Thanks for all those who have replied so far. I shall be heading off to the 'remap' section to do some research. :smiley:
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There are several remap companies, I got mine done by R-Tech and am very chuffed although not many other MK5s have used them (only me and cookiemonster that I can think of off the top of my head). Most people use Revo or Bluefin (custom code).
R-Tech are very competitively priced (I got mine in a group buy with some the MK4 boys and got it at a steal) and are top fellas.
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Let me know how you get on with your research - I will be looking to remap my GTI soonish
A friend of mine got his 118d done at AMDessex - he recommends them highly as a starting point
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Cheers Alan,
I've been reading some comments about these R-Tech guys, all are positive and the price does look competitive compared to Revo etc. I've almost made my mind up about using them, just the exhaust to sort out now. :smiley:
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im in same situation as you mate remap or 18s but after alot of thought my 17s are in mint condition and so are tyres so foolish to do that first plus they look ok for now anyway, i mean they dont exactly let the car down imo so bluefin for me bud :grin:
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Let me know how you get on with your research - I will be looking to remap my GTI soonish
A friend of mine got his 118d done at AMDessex - he recommends them highly as a starting point
Will do. I'll update the forum once the 'mods' have been done :smiley: :cool:
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And just to add to that - just looked up about Revo (I am a complete noob with remaps), and it seems AMDessex provide the Revo remap
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im in same situation as you mate remap or 18s but after alot of thought my 17s are in mint condition and so are tyres so foolish to do that first plus they look ok for now anyway, i mean they dont exactly let the car down imo so bluefin for me bud :grin:
Let me know how you get on with the Bluefin if your having it done soonish. I'll do the same etc. Cheers mate :smiley:
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ummmm...... one for the wheels??.........
Im more of the kind of guy who likes to make the car look the best before playing with anything under the bonnet.....
So.......ummm...........one vote here for the wheels first.........
*runs away and hides*
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I'd go for the remap, the wheels, suspension, exhaust, intercooler ....etc etc etc etc. :laugh:
Once you start you can't stop :shocked: :grin:
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ummmm...... one for the wheels??.........
Im more of the kind of guy who likes to make the car look the best before playing with anything under the bonnet.....
So.......ummm...........one vote here for the wheels first.........
*runs away and hides*
........thats 2 of us then mate. :smiley: :wink:
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I went for a Revo Stage 1 a few days ago and just had it dyno'd, I have attached the graph.
Only other engine mods are Neuspeed P-Flo and OEM 'D' diverter valve.
(http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43079&stc=1&d=1240585804)
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what was the bhp and torque at the flywheel? (ahh couldnt scroll across on my iphone for some reason)
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remap and exhaust ;-)