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Offline Argyle

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150 or 180??
« on: 12 April 2009, 11:52 »
ive been saving and searching for a mk 4 for a while now, and after a few insurance quotes on the internet, i feel that i could afford to run and insure a 180 bhp gti, so i was just wondering if that would be the better option, as i plan to do quite a few mods anyway, (r-tech remap, fmic, forge recirc etc) so is the extra power worth it?? and are there any common problems with the 180s?
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Offline AlanD

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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2009, 11:55 »
The 180s are the same thing, just have a different map from the factory to give more power.
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Offline richw911

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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2009, 12:22 »
Quote from: AlanD on 12 April 2009, 11:55
The 180s are the same thing, just have a different map from the factory to give more power.

With a six speed box  :wink:
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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2009, 12:29 »
Buy 150 AUM IMO.

It will map the same as a 180 AUQ 210 - 220 bhp  :wink:
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Offline Argyle

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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2009, 12:50 »
Quote from: richw911 on 12 April 2009, 12:29
Buy 150 AUM IMO.

It will map the same as a 180 AUQ 210 - 220 bhp  :wink:


would i be able to use the liquid gauge with all its functions with the AUM??
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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2009, 13:02 »
Quote from: Argyle on 12 April 2009, 12:50
Quote from: richw911 on 12 April 2009, 12:29
Buy 150 AUM IMO.

It will map the same as a 180 AUQ 210 - 220 bhp  :wink:


would i be able to use the liquid gauge with all its functions with the AUM??

Yep  :wink:
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Offline Grand Master Patch

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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2009, 13:10 »
Their is a lot more to think about than 150 or 180bhp when buying a car.The AUM came in 150,but will map to the same power as the AUQ,the AUQ came with bigger front breaks and a 6 speed gearbox but no Recaro seats(unless you buy an anni).
Personally id want Recaro seats(vw sport seats are crap),but you could allways buy a set and put them in the AUQ.

How's that helped in making your mind up :grin:

Budget also comes into play.....
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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2009, 13:17 »
Front brakes are easy to upgrade should you want to. just need carriers and discs.

Didnt vw stop using recaro seats from 2000> patch?

Loads of engine info here : http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89491.0

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Offline dubcruiser

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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2009, 17:02 »
Quote from: Patch on 12 April 2009, 13:10
Their is a lot more to think about than 150 or 180bhp when buying a car.The AUM came in 150,but will map to the same power as the AUQ,the AUQ came with bigger front breaks and a 6 speed gearbox but no Recaro seats(unless you buy an anni).
Personally id want Recaro seats(vw sport seats are crap),but you could allways buy a set and put them in the AUQ.

How's that helped in making your mind up :grin:

Budget also comes into play.....

The 180bhp comes with 6 speed box as said above, plus the 312mm from brakes and vented rears.

As for Recaro seats, don't quite know how that comes into play?? They stopped the recaros as standard in post 2000 cars. The spec of the 150bhp and 180bhp is the same apart from the above.

The 180bhp Anniversay is a unique spec, but same running gear.

If you can afford a 180bhp and indeed if you can find one, then go for it however they all map to the same anyway.... :smiley:
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Re: 150 or 180??
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2009, 17:40 »
Also however nice a 6 speed box is , it will be lots more $$$ if need replacing

Something else to think about  :undecided:
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