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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: Jamesroberts3016rm on 07 July 2016, 00:09

Title: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Jamesroberts3016rm on 07 July 2016, 00:09
What upgrades have people done on their GTD's? I've fitted a Milltek exhaust and am currently thinking about a J1 Automotive air induction kit.

Any ideas what's worth doing?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Medic1281 on 07 July 2016, 10:17
A carbonchip tuning remap is worth every penny!
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: ffrank on 15 July 2016, 15:05
A remap or tuning box will bring out the best in the engine  :evil:

I've done 20,000 miles with the DTUK CRD2+, which is taking the car to 230-240bhp and 500nm torgue. DTUK now sell the CRD3+ which is a similar affair but supposedly smoother, although no complaints from mine.

Also, adding 50ml Millers ecomax to every tank makes the car run smoother.

A lot of folk recommend a DTUK pedalbox too, as it improves the feel of the car.

How are you finding the Milltek exhaust? Sound good? Let us know if you fit an induction kit, although I'm not sure it will give any improvement without a remap?

Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Tory on 17 July 2016, 19:30
Remap remap remap. Don't have a filter which has the foam insert, I think there's a few on the market which are like that.
I've never really thought of an exhaust system on a diesel, always thought diesels sounded like tractors at the best of times.... Does it sound good?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: GTD22 on 03 November 2016, 09:54
Is it possible to get a remap without VW finding out when they plug their system?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 November 2016, 12:32
No. If they go looking they will find it, even the dtuk box is traceable no matter what anyone says.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: wakey1512 on 06 November 2016, 07:53
No. If they go looking they will find it, even the dtuk box is traceable no matter what anyone says.

Regarding the box, surely only if there are DTCs stored or if the wiring loom has been left insecure and caused chafe marks that the dealer will be able to tell?

Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 10 November 2016, 16:18
No. If they go looking they will find it, even the dtuk box is traceable no matter what anyone says.

a dtuk box isnt traceable, as weve had our skoda and GTD and latest Audi S3 310PS back into the dealers for full warranty scan, and nothing was shown..

Unless you have some info that were unaware of?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 10 November 2016, 16:19
No. If they go looking they will find it, even the dtuk box is traceable no matter what anyone says.

Regarding the box, surely only if there are DTCs stored or if the wiring loom has been left insecure and caused chafe marks that the dealer will be able to tell?

as below weve ran 2 Skoda TDI 184s over the last 3 years, and recently a 16 plate gtd.. infact we have another 66 plate gtd landing later this month that will be tuned and sent back to VW after 3 months..
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 November 2016, 16:50
Nothing is untraceable if you know where to look.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 16 November 2016, 12:45
Nothing is untraceable if you know where to look.
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well if a VW tech ant find anything, then thats all the majority of customers are interested in :) - facts rather than forum fiction
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: golfhappy on 16 November 2016, 13:50
No. If they go looking they will find it, even the dtuk box is traceable no matter what anyone says.

a dtuk box isnt traceable, as weve had our skoda and GTD and latest Audi S3 310PS back into the dealers for full warranty scan, and nothing was shown..

Unless you have some info that were unaware of?

Mine has a bluefin it was removed and went on the dealers diagnostic tool for warranty work about 2 weeks ago. No mention of a flag? i may still have the car mid January when it gets it last service before i pick up my audi s1 i'll ask
Title: Re: Golf GTD Performance upgrades
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 November 2016, 15:15
Nothing is untraceable if you know where to look.
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well if a VW tech ant find anything, then thats all the majority of customers are interested in :) - facts rather than forum fiction
Not forum fiction at all. Majority of people will be ok but not 100% all of the time.