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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 10:46

Title: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 10:46

Ive been considering a number of mods for a while now as have become slightly bored with the power from my 1.8T 150..

From what i have gathered a forge 007p is highly recommended, is it worth it? Is it easy to install by yourself?

Also I'm confused on what exhaust system to go for; whats the price difference between a full system and just the back end?

Also i'm thinking about getting a milltek, but want an exhaust system thats subtle in noise terms (but you can still hear that deep noise), any reccomendations?

And finally... if someones eve bought non-genuine front + rear valances from ebay, is it worth it? or best to go for genuine?

Lots of questions i know, would appreciate some help though! :grin:

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Wayne on 19 June 2012, 10:49

I would not fit the exhaust yet, go for a remap and a forge d/v then do the exhaust at a later stage.

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 10:51

ah okay, do you know the kind of price id be looking at for a stage 1?  :smiley:

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Wayne on 19 June 2012, 10:52

Remap wise your l;ooking at £200 to £250 but well worth it.

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 10:59

ok sweet :)

I live in hampshire region do you know of any good places to go?

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: cullygti on 19 June 2012, 11:01

with the valance your better off getting gen ones but they are getting harder to come by unless you pay ££££££ the rep ones are pretty good as long as they are abs plastic but the decision is yours

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 11:06

cheers cully yeah its just daunting paying big ££££ for reps from abroad and them not fitting!

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: AD1.8T on 19 June 2012, 11:08

Mate i live in southampton and i wouldnt go near half the tuning places in hampshire il deffinitly be going up to r tech ...... Avoid regal motorsport at all costs lol

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 11:16

cheers AD just looked at r-tech and they look sound might go there! mission from portsmouth though  :shocked:

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: cullygti on 19 June 2012, 11:22

check the thread of the week full of use-full-less info on modding  :wink:  :grin:

Title: Re: Looking for advice on mods!
Post by: Bandit127 on 19 June 2012, 18:02

Quote from: Jlid on 19 June 2012, 11:16

cheers AD just looked at r-tech and they look sound might go there! mission from portsmouth though  :shocked:

Straight up the A34 & M40. 136 miles from Soton.

The journey back will fly by (literally)  :grin:. Make sure you fill up before you leave...