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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: mac456 on 09 August 2012, 13:47

Title: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: mac456 on 09 August 2012, 13:47: As title really, tempted to swap it for the V6 :evil:

which is quicker standard? I have no plans to map my 1.8t so its not a option.

Whats the best it can do on fuel?

cheers
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: Wayne on 09 August 2012, 13:52: Remap the 1.8t and it will still be better on fuel.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: dom on 09 August 2012, 13:55: The V6 is faster than the 1.8t and will make a nicer noise, however if it were me I'd just map the 1.8t.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: mac456 on 09 August 2012, 13:59: Quote from: Wayne on 09 August 2012, 13:52
Remap the 1.8t and it will still be better on fuel.

I would but the car has done 130k and so far (touch wood) has been reliable and knowing my luck it will start to give up once I have mapped it.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: shaft69 on 09 August 2012, 14:09: Get 4motion and slap supercharger on it won't be sorry then.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: barrym381 on 09 August 2012, 14:11: had both 1.8t an v6 4mo an i miss my 4mo :smiley:
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: Wayne on 09 August 2012, 15:07: Quote from: mac456 on 09 August 2012, 13:59
Quote from: Wayne on 09 August 2012, 13:52
Remap the 1.8t and it will still be better on fuel.

I would but the car has done 130k and so far (touch wood) has been reliable and knowing my luck it will start to give up once I have mapped it.

A remap is not going to kill it, mine was on 120k and remapped fine.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: sveed1.8T on 09 August 2012, 21:54: I like the idea of having a 4mo, but i'd forever wish that I had gone the full hog n bought an R32! :undecided: When you tell people that you drive a Golf GTI, everybody knows what you are talking about; when you say that you drive a Golf V6 4motion, most people are like ...:huh:

R32 or GTI... No compromise :wink:
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: Lewy on 09 August 2012, 21:56: Quote from: Wayne on 09 August 2012, 13:52
Remap the 1.8t and it will still be better on fuel.

Mine does 32mpg all day long, and my Anni did the same.
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: dan2252 on 09 August 2012, 23:06: im on 170k plus and got a remap dont worry about it! aslong as its done right youve nothing to worry about
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: daz veedub on 10 August 2012, 08:17: mine was mapped at about 120k was fine :smiley: a 100k + well looked after vw are still babys :wink:
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: AaronGS on 10 August 2012, 09:34: No need to miss either the 1.8T nor the 4mo' :wink:
Buy this:
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Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: Yohan on 10 August 2012, 09:48: Quote from: AaronGS on 10 August 2012, 09:34
No need to miss either the 1.8T nor the 4mo' :wink:
Buy this:
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I can't offer you commission but I'll buy you a pint for a successful sale :grin:
Title: Re: Will I regret swapping my mk4 gti 1.8t for a 4motion
Post by: AaronGS on 10 August 2012, 19:44: Quote from: Yohan on 10 August 2012, 09:48
Quote from: AaronGS on 10 August 2012, 09:34
No need to miss either the 1.8T nor the 4mo' :wink:
Buy this:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/488108.aspx (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/488108.aspx)

I can't offer you commission but I'll buy you a pint for a successful sale :grin:

hehe. Or you might hate me!
I have come up with the answer for replacement btw. Its an RS6. Space and power. Thats what I will get if mine ever sells (but means the passat will have to go too!)