DTUK box on a Mk7 GTI GTD results

[Johnc41]

Probably would've been cheaper buying an Audi TTRS or Porsche Cayman than taking initial depreciation hits on all those MK5 and 6 Golfs

Exactly what I was thinking as I was reading through, why have the hassle of buying something (or 7 of something) then having five remaps etc.

Surely the lesson is if you want something quick, to buy something that is quick in the first place??


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Why would I want to buy a Porsche cayman or an Audi TTrs can stand any of the 2 of them. I lost more on my mercedes cls than I did on 5 golfs. I paid £20000 for my ed30 brand new and sold it a year and a half later for £18000 so I think you will find that you lose very little on any gti's by keeping them a short time. I paid £26000 for my my mk6 and traded it in 5 months later and got £25000. And ed35 £25800 sold it year later for £23500 so I think you will find that there is not many cars that will beat the golf for resale value. Also r32 paid £22000 nearly a year and got £20000. You will take a bigger hit with more expensive cars as there is a fortune in vat and then resale value.

I would take a TTRS or cayman over a GTI anytime. Sorry, residuals may be slightly better on the Golf but both the Audi and Cayman would leave the golf for dead even with a remap

Of course it would but I don't buy the golf for it to be the fastest car in the world. As an everyday car it is unbeatable and Audi and caymans look like sh!t in my opinion.

[CraigW]

Fair enough and it's your opinion of course but I'd be surprised if many people agree with you. Clearly your a golf addict with the number you have had in the past so I'm guessing your slightly biased

[Johnc41]

Fair enough and it's your opinion of course but I'd be surprised if many people agree with you. Clearly your a golf addict with the number you have had in the past so I'm guessing your slightly biased

I not really that fussed mate if people agree or not. I don't like audi or Porsche. Never have. We'll I have tried most other cars from Mercs to bmw and for the money non of them have driven better than gti. So for the extra money I would rather put it in my pocket and have a gti. Unless it was a Ferrari or Aston Martin lol.

[matchboy]

I agree with Craig. Having driven both a Cayman and a TTRS I'm sorry they're in a different league to the GTI (even with a high end remap). One's a reasonably fast family hatchback, the others are sports cars. As great as the new GTI is, it has a long way to go to match the other two for handling etc.

Personally, I'd rather save up and buy a better car than bother with a remap but that's just me. If I'd wanted a sub 6 second car I wouldn't have bought a GTI.

[Johnc41]

I agree with Craig. Having driven both a Cayman and a TTRS I'm sorry they're in a different league to the GTI (even with a high end remap). One's a reasonably fast family hatchback, the others are sports cars. As great as the new GTI is, it has a long way to go to match the other two for handling etc.

Personally, I'd rather save up and buy a better car than bother with a remap but that's just me. If I'd wanted a sub 6 second car I wouldn't have bought a GTI.

I am not disagreeing with that. But I have no interest in them. As a day to day car the gti does everything you will every need on a public road. On a track different matter.

[Johnc41]

Anybody else interested in a group buy for tmc tuning box let me know. I have 3 at the moment. Need another 2.

[matchboy]

I agree with Craig. Having driven both a Cayman and a TTRS I'm sorry they're in a different league to the GTI (even with a high end remap). One's a reasonably fast family hatchback, the others are sports cars. As great as the new GTI is, it has a long way to go to match the other two for handling etc.

Personally, I'd rather save up and buy a better car than bother with a remap but that's just me. If I'd wanted a sub 6 second car I wouldn't have bought a GTI.

I am not disagreeing with that. But I have no interest in them. As a day to day car the gti does everything you will every need on a public road. On a track different matter.

I 100% agree, on a day to day basis the other two aren't practical at all.  But the GTI is quick enough on public roads without adding anything to it. Saying that, I'd be very interested to see what kind of output you get with a tuning box 

[Johnc41]

I agree with Craig. Having driven both a Cayman and a TTRS I'm sorry they're in a different league to the GTI (even with a high end remap). One's a reasonably fast family hatchback, the others are sports cars. As great as the new GTI is, it has a long way to go to match the other two for handling etc.

Personally, I'd rather save up and buy a better car than bother with a remap but that's just me. If I'd wanted a sub 6 second car I wouldn't have bought a GTI.

I am not disagreeing with that. But I have no interest in them. As a day to day car the gti does everything you will every need on a public road. On a track different matter.

I 100% agree, on a day to day basis the other two aren't practical at all.  But the GTI is quick enough on public roads without adding anything to it. Saying that, I'd be very interested to see what kind of output you get with a tuning box 

Yes we'll I am going to try and take it to my mate who can put it on the rolling road I hope before his boss comes back from holiday. Trying to get it done so let you know. But I have to say the car is far better than it was in standard form, torque is night and day around midrange really gives you a good thump will little effort on your foot.

[GTI7me]

Anybody else interested in a group buy for tmc tuning box let me know. I have 3 at the moment. Need another 2.

Potentially interested in this John. Pending rolling road results and also to see how the bank balance is looking.

J

[Johnc41]

Anybody else interested in a group buy for tmc tuning box let me know. I have 3 at the moment. Need another 2.

Potentially interested in this John. Pending rolling road results and also to see how the bank balance is looking.

J

Ok no worrys mate will let you knowing can get it done