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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: jon007 on 20 May 2004, 15:52

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Post by: jon007 on 20 May 2004, 15:52

I've got a 2.0 16v but it's unresponsive until the revs kick in. What can I change - I'm on a (girlfriend imposed) budget? Currently thinking splitfire plugs, K&N and boost valve. Also need to sharpen up the handling - Will stiffer springs do the job or do I need to replace dampers etc? ???

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Post by: Overseer on 20 May 2004, 16:04

um..

1.. use optimax.. lol

2.. clean the thottle body


would prob avoid the boost valve.. been hearing mixed reviews on those.

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Post by: mrwotto on 20 May 2004, 20:14

optmix is definately worth using makes my mk3 run a hel of a lot bettter.

As for lowering spring i would go for spring and dampers personally, and i can tell u that u will notice one hell of a difference :)

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Post by: Overseer on 20 May 2004, 20:20

^ what suspension did u put on yours, and how much did it set you back?

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Post by: mrwotto on 20 May 2004, 20:39

i put a set of g&n sprigns and dampers on mine which they had on offer at the lincoln branch of german and sweedish set me back about 250 quid, and has dropped the car by 40mm and makes it go round corners much better

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Post by: Overseer on 20 May 2004, 22:50

fitted yourself?

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Post by: golfvr6 on 20 May 2004, 23:46

If the car is unresponsive then it is worth checking the static ignition timing.

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Post by: Burnsy on 04 June 2004, 19:53

Then again you could just go and buy a VR6 ;)
Wooot by 100 th post had to say something to get it

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Post by: marcus123 on 07 June 2004, 09:06

k&n should give you a much sharper throttle response, definately get one as they will make it sound real nice as well.

not to sure abouit power boost valves, arent they a bit of a chav mod?

do they actually work? ???

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Post by: Overseer on 07 June 2004, 09:18

^ i dont think they do.. i posted about them a while back, read through.

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Post by: LostBok on 07 June 2004, 12:44

^ was that the EcoTek valve post?