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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: acegolfgti20v on 31 January 2012, 15:03

Title: golf fmic best one
Post by: acegolfgti20v on 31 January 2012, 15:03

hi all
which is the best one to go for and where can i buy them from at a descent price
thanks

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: turbokid23 on 31 January 2012, 15:21

Every 1 is sayin forge or THS

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: vwfiend on 31 January 2012, 17:27

I have the Forge one. IMO dont bother full stop, no real world benefits in England, especially if you have a OEM turbo.........

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: Darksider1.8T on 31 January 2012, 18:09

Quote from: vwfiend on 31 January 2012, 17:27

I have the Forge one. IMO dont bother full stop, no real world benefits in England, especially if you have a OEM turbo.........

why no benefits?

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: Darksider1.8T on 31 January 2012, 18:10

what engine code mate? have you got or planning a remap?

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: vwfiend on 31 January 2012, 18:46

What were you expecting!? lol. It makes the air a bit cooler. I put mine on because I was getting heat issues at <210 bhp. I bought the Forge, took it back to Rtec and got 236 bhp. Really isnt worth the coin for that little power. Some say it is but their tryin to justify their 'investment'   I might be going back to the old map and OEM intercooler so feel free to make an offer for mine........... Id only bother with one if you go for a big turbo but then the pipes would be wrong.........

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: Darksider1.8T on 31 January 2012, 18:52

ive got a forge on mine but then i do need it i use a hybrid ko3 turbo 277bhp 263lbft,

heat issues at 210bhp, so really you do need one at stage 2

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: vwfiend on 31 January 2012, 20:02

May have just been my 12 year old intercooler.......... Who knows? Is ya Golf hideous with 277bhp or have you upgraded the diff?

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: Darksider1.8T on 31 January 2012, 20:18

wavetrac lsd fitted but really only makes a difference when going round corners lots more grip.

Title: Re: golf fmic best one
Post by: vwfiend on 31 January 2012, 20:29

Thats what I meant.......... I couldnt see the point in doing all that to mine when Golfs are so wooly at corners........ Would you describe it as good or 'could still do with improvement?'