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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: simon44 on 22 December 2009, 11:45

Title: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: simon44 on 22 December 2009, 11:45

Sorry guys, I know there are posts which cover this but could I summarise my performance mods to see what you think. I'm not looking for the fastest Golf, or something to take on track just yet, so I am considering:

1. Decent oil from the guys at Opie
2. K&N panel filter
3. Consider air flow options into airbox as posted on this site

Is there anything else to consider?

Many thanks,


Simon

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: Horney on 22 December 2009, 11:46

Going on a diet. Weight is a huge factor.

All 3 above are unlikely to give you any real performance increase but will improve your fuel consumption and throttle response.

Nick

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: simon44 on 22 December 2009, 12:30

Thanks Horney. Are there any easy wins on the weight front after the spare tyre removal? It would be good to keep the rear seats in and actually they seem pretty light anyway.

Cheers,


Simon

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 22 December 2009, 12:52

Also get yourself an exhaust system, i would suggest Jetex!!

But as said you won't really get much performance increase.

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: tweed on 22 December 2009, 13:11

Aint really many light mods.
Good set of tyres, brakes and suspension, should be your next things on list.

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: hyland770 on 22 December 2009, 15:39

port the throttle body? again no real power increase though....

Title: Re: Advice: MK3 GTI light performance mods
Post by: tweed on 22 December 2009, 15:47

de-cat?