VW "Newbie" - Some help please

[J2theIZZO]

Mods I was thinking about:

Jabbasport Induction Kit
Jabbasport Remap or Revo?
High Flow Cat
SS Manifold (4-2-1?) and Cat back exhaust (Unsure of these German type exhaust systems)
Uprated FPR

I haven't really given it much thought, there may be better options.

This will be my first turbo car, i'm used to ITB's, Cams, Springs, Retainers, Pulleys, 380cc injectors etc etc etc

Compared with NA engines, FI is very cheap 

[richy]

I've got a 1.8 20v NA, so haven't done much of this stuff myself (as there's not much point for the sake of only 20 ponies or so),  but judging by this forum, the most popular options seems to be a revo remap and a miltek exhaust (possibly with a high-flow cat).  This should really get you moving. 

Not so sure about an induction kit, as the mk4 MAF sensors are very sensitive, and the oil from the K&N style kits sometimes tends to fook up the MAF sensor.  I must add, however that this is not from experience, only hear-say.

First thing I'd do is sort out the suspension, as the stock Mk4s, despite having loads of mechanical grip, can be a bit wallowy.  Some koni coilovers should sort you out.  There's always the added bonus of it looking better lower too!

[J2theIZZO]

Of course!, I wouldn't do all this engine work without upgrading the suspension/wheels/tyres/brakes.

I've seen some pretty good coilovers around, will have to be pretty stiff.

Other than that, I will be making fairly minimal changes to the bodywork, Anni lips/skirts, black VW rear badge, 20vT badge, Slight eyebrows, Dedaged gill or another black VW badge.

  Going to set off to go see the car in an hour. 

[richy]

What did you think of it, matey?