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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 17:13

Title: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 17:13
I've got a 98 mk4 golf 1.4e and its just so slow and was thinking of tuning it. any ideas of the best ways to get the best performance etc? i was thinking of putting a k and n indunction kit on it good idea? Also was wondering if i could put a cherry bomb on it? Thanks
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 17:15
Also wanted to know what the benefits of oil and fuel filters are?
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 17:16
no point in tuning a 1.4 mate.. unless you stick nos in it  :evil: but i doubt even the gearbox would handle it.
by the way, are you serious?.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: navmk4gti on 16 June 2013, 17:17
Sell it gt a 1.8t
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 17:29
i'm serious because im only 18 so cant afford a gti or anything
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 17:30
i'm serious because im only 18 so cant afford a gti or anything
to be honset, your not going to get any results from tuning the 1.4. just wait till you can afford a 1.8t.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: budgie on 16 June 2013, 17:34
would forget the cherry bomb and just use a bomb under it. :laugh:

What jamie16v said!!  wait and get the 1.8T
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 17:34
really? ok well how about the cherry bomb would that fit my golf?
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 17:37
as said, don`t bother with the cherry bomb, they are so 1990`s and sound chavvy and sh!t.
go with an aftermarket backbox by all means if thats your thing, youre better off buying a direct fit one by the way.
but youre not really going to benefit performance wise, also any mod needs to be declared.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: navmk4gti on 16 June 2013, 17:49
Save up for a 1.8t turbo then instead. You are gonna get no worthwhile gains from a 1.4!

Just do bodywork mods an when you can afford a 1.8t then just swap the parts over
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Liamj on 16 June 2013, 18:06
anyone got any idea how much a front bumper would cost to be painted?
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 18:27
what bumper is it?..
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 June 2013, 18:34
depends where you go. anywere between 70 and 170 £
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: dom on 16 June 2013, 19:15
Also wanted to know what the benefits of oil and fuel filters are?

Is that a serious question?

Believe it or not they filter the oil and fuel :grin:

i'm serious because im only 18 so cant afford a gti or anything

My advice, don't waste your money on a 1.4 either on the engine or otherwise. You'll see no noticeable gains without spending a huge amount of money.

In terms of styling mods only do them if you are prepared to pay in the increase in insurance. Not declaring them to your insurance company will invalidate your insurance.

anyone got any idea how much a front bumper would cost to be painted?

Depends entirely on where you go, with paint you get what you pay for so generally go with the most you can afford. I've been quoted £150 to have mine resprayed by someone that I know is good.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: james2 on 16 June 2013, 19:39
I've got a 98 mk4 golf 1.4e and its just so slow and was thinking of tuning it. any ideas of the best ways to get the best performance etc? i was thinking of putting a k and n indunction kit on it good idea? Also was wondering if i could put a cherry bomb on it? Thanks
Its up to you we have all been there lol. I had a 1.1 ford fiesta 4 speed. Mods done : home made american style airfilter, GMAX shocks and springs (lowered) ,alloys ,cosworth whaletail spoler, xr2 body kit, alloys, weber carb,split fire platimun spark plugs ,full system big bore 2 exhaust ,recaro seats and sripped and cleaned engine. 110 mph was its top speed in 4th gear ,wish it had a 5th.  :evil:  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 19:57
  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
make sure it`s the red "I" gti badge though, thats sure to add another 30bhp! trust me, i know my stuff!
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: james2 on 16 June 2013, 20:02
  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
make sure it`s the red "I" gti badge though, thats sure to add another 30bhp! trust me, i know my stuff!
lol i need to do that to my golf before i sell it.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 16 June 2013, 20:07
  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
make sure it`s the red "I" gti badge though, thats sure to add another 30bhp! trust me, i know my stuff!
lol i need to do that to my golf before i sell it.  :whistle:
why not do it now, and take advantage of the extra power?.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: james2 on 16 June 2013, 20:38
  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
make sure it`s the red "I" gti badge though, thats sure to add another 30bhp! trust me, i know my stuff!
lol i need to do that to my golf before i sell it.  :whistle:
why not do it now, and take advantage of the extra power?.
lol my cousons TT has 5v on the rocker cover and mine has 20v TURBO ,he said whats that mean i only have 5 valves YEAH.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: GTi_James on 17 June 2013, 15:58
  I would say get 18inch wheels a gti badge for the back a induction kit and a upgraded back box exhaust. Up to you.
make sure it`s the red "I" gti badge though, thats sure to add another 30bhp! trust me, i know my stuff!

 :lipsrsealed:  :whistle:
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 17 June 2013, 22:06
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: xxChrisxx on 17 June 2013, 22:19
I've got a 98 mk4 golf 1.4e and its just so slow and was thinking of tuning it. any ideas of the best ways to get the best performance etc?

Throw out the spare wheel, all the seats and forego eating any burgers.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: xxChrisxx on 17 June 2013, 22:21
Double post
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 17 June 2013, 22:23
I've got a 98 mk4 golf 1.4e and its just so slow and was thinking of tuning it. any ideas of the best ways to get the best performance etc?

Throw out the spare wheel, all the seats and forego eating any burgers.
best tuning advice youre gonna get.  and you may see some gains from it too!
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Rhyso on 17 June 2013, 22:37
Push it off a cliff
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: jamie16v on 17 June 2013, 23:22
now that`s just nasty  :grin:
typical of a merthyr boy! :whistle:
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: Pez on 17 June 2013, 23:28
Push it off a cliff
lol.
Title: Re: Need advice for tuning
Post by: GTi_James on 18 June 2013, 10:27
or turn it into a mk4 1.4 turbo  :laugh: could be interesting other than that the only quickness you'll get out of it is drowing it petrol and clicking a match into it.

save your pennies, enjoy the fuel economy, live in the slow lane and once you have the dosh and the age get a 1.8t  :evil: