My Mk5 GTI Edition 30 - mods so far...

[RussZS]

I've had my Edition 30 for just under 6 months now, and have recently got the bug to start modifying it!

Here she is standard back in May after a quick clean:


P1030970 by RussZS, on Flickr

Mods certainly started small with a GTI Richbrook Tax Disc Holder from eBay:


P1050258 by RussZS, on Flickr

I also added a P-Torque Stage 1 remap taking the car from 230BHP up to 314BHP!! 

Next, it was lowered slightly on Eibach Sportline springs, which helped firm up the handling a fair bit, and gave a slightly better stance (note that they hadn't yet settled in this pic!)


P1050015 by RussZS, on Flickr

I left the car like this for 4 months or so, but regained the modding bug again a few weeks ago, so decided to splash out on some new mods and upgrade the tyres, so I added:

Philips XtremeVision Bulbs:


DSC00060 by RussZS, on Flickr

4 Michelin Pilot Sport 3's:


DSC00058 by RussZS, on Flickr

Koni FSD dampers to my existing Sportline setup and full wheel alignment:


DSC00057 by RussZS, on Flickr

RCD510 to replace the existing RCD300, which really was naff!


DSC00083 by RussZS, on Flickr

Then finally today I managed to source a set of Audi S3 front callipers, discs and pads, which are being fitted tomorrow:


DSC00268 by RussZS, on Flickr

The car really also needs a proper correction detail, which I'll do early next year, but I've been dabbling with a lot of products to get the best finish looks wise, and have found something I'm happy with now. 

So, the car as it stands this week, excluding the brakes, which are going on tomorrow:


DSC00191 by RussZS, on Flickr


DSC00238 by RussZS, on Flickr


DSC00254 by RussZS, on Flickr


DSC00073 by RussZS, on Flickr


DSC00075 by RussZS, on Flickr

and my have shot...


DSC00078 by RussZS, on Flickr

So, still to do...

- Full correction detail and protection from GTechniq
- ITG Cold Air Intake
- Possible RNS510 upgrade
- Refurb on the Pescara's
- TBE, possibly VWR
- F&R ARB's

I don't think I'll go much further power wise now tbh as I'm happy in that respect.  I want to firm up the handling a touch further, then when the brakes are on, I think I'll be happy with it

Any suggestions or comments welcomed.

Thanks,

Russ.

[Rhyso]

Not enough doors but a verty sweet looking motor 

Stage 1 @ 314bhp though? 

[RussZS]

Not enough doors but a verty sweet looking motor 

Stage 1 @ 314bhp though? 

Cheers

I thought that was about standard for the Cupra/S3/TTS/Golf R lump?  It's been running it for 6 months without issue and I had it RR'd elsewhere at 311, so seems pretty consistent. 

When it was mapped, the 'before' was 241, but apparently most of them make this power, the 2"30" was because it was an Edition "30", similar to how the new Ed35 is 235BHP?

I've no reason to believe it's a dodgy figure... I can pull on most 200-230BHP hot hatches with ease.  What would you expect St1 to be?  I know the Bluefin is a conservative 285 or so?

[Rhyso]

I've seen a few sit at about the 290 - 300 mark 

So yours is an excellent result 

[robby]

Are you still on the standard clutch? any issues since remap?

i'm wanting mine mapping but not sure where to go in West Yorkshire?

also - is the RCD510 a stright swap with the standard stereo?

Thanks

[Hurdy]

Lovely pics and looks well cared for too. 

[blinkers]

Looking sweet...needs 2 more doors though. 

[Harris GT TDi]

Sweet motor matey!

[welikeaps]

Very subtle mods. Just like the Pirelli above this Edition 30 just oozes class. Very OEM+ looking.

[markymark]

Nice Eddy you have there Russ and in the fastest colour too!