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Offline mk4Martin

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New MK3 owner
« on: 13 August 2009, 20:51 »
Thats right I have crossed to the unknown. Picked up a nice 8v mk3 last night from manchester and first impressions are that i like it. Now, I have promised the mrs & myself that I wouldn't modify it as it's standard, and I did go a little crazy modding my old mk4 1.8t. just out of interest whats the first & best mod to do to get the most power increase?  :tongue:

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2009, 20:58 »
Buy a 16v! :rolleyes:
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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2009, 21:07 »
turbo

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2009, 21:14 »
does anybody bother getting them remapped?

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #4 on: 13 August 2009, 21:19 »

Down Hill From Here.

Offline Wayne

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #5 on: 13 August 2009, 21:33 »
Buy a 16v! :rolleyes:

And what not gain much torque  :rolleyes:

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #6 on: 13 August 2009, 21:36 »
Are any of you helping? No! Lol.

Get a good panel filter/induction kit (your choice)

give it a good service and throttle body cleaned out.

Then onto things like exhaust.... Supercharger. Lol

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #7 on: 13 August 2009, 21:42 »
Are any of you helping? No! Lol.

No? Sorry Mr Mikester
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Get a fast road cam in there

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #8 on: 13 August 2009, 22:10 »
Are any of you helping? No! Lol.

Get a good panel filter/induction kit (your choice)

give it a good service and throttle body cleaned out.

Then onto things like exhaust.... Supercharger. Lol

what he said  :smiley:
Wouldn't be fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?

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Re: New MK3 owner
« Reply #9 on: 13 August 2009, 22:16 »
Thats right I have crossed to the unknown. Picked up a nice 8v mk3 last night from manchester and first impressions are that i like it. Now, I have promised the mrs & myself that I wouldn't modify it as it's standard, and I did go a little crazy modding my old mk4 1.8t. just out of interest whats the first & best mod to do to get the most power increase?  :tongue:
You gonna change your name to mk3martin  :laugh: