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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: baderlfc on 25 October 2011, 16:15

Title: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: baderlfc on 25 October 2011, 16:15
In the market for a GTi or Ed30.. wondering whether the Ed30 is really worth the extra £2-2.5k they seem to carry pricewise?

I've heard (correct me if I'm wrong) the Ed30's have the K04 turbo and larger injectors essentially meaning they have bigger tuning potential?

I would also imagine an Ed30 would hold it's value better than a standard GTi?

Really I'm thinking is it better to keep the £2k plus to mod a standard GTi? I mean are they really worlds apart in terms of performance anyway?
Title: Re: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 25 October 2011, 16:21
I'm no Mk5 expert, i don't really know anything at all. This has some specification for you to compare : http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volkswagen/golf/gti-2005/

I personally would go for the Ed30 :cool:
Title: Re: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: baderlfc on 25 October 2011, 16:39
Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 25 October 2011, 16:21
I'm no Mk5 expert, i don't really know anything at all. This has some specification for you to compare : http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volkswagen/golf/gti-2005/

I personally would go for the Ed30 :cool:

Thanks mate, useful info!
Title: Re: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: Rhyso on 25 October 2011, 16:43
I'd go for the ED30

The ED30 drives like the MK5 GTI does when remapped.  A mapped ED30 is a whole different ball game  :cool:  Plus its the better looking of the two with the body coloured bumpers and a few other bits and bobs
Title: Re: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: AlanD on 26 October 2011, 12:38
If you have the money go for the ED30, its a no brainer.
Title: Re: MK GTi vs Ed30 - performance potential differences.
Post by: Hurdy on 30 October 2011, 11:04
ED30....simples!  :smiley: