MK7.5 modification choices....

[mcmaddy]

Also what tyres and alloys are you running? If you're still on the factory Bridgestones (18s) or Pirellis (19s), ditch them get some Goodyear or Michelin rubber on first you'll need it for the power regardless.

Did this myself and got Goodyear F1 AS5's all round. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes and really reduces wheelspin

standard Bridgestone S001s on my TCR and have never experienced wheelspin or grip issues. If you don't drive like an arse and also wait until they are warm then they are perfectly fine. Now I'm not saying I'd buy them again as other tyres from Goodyear, Michelin and even Bridgestone themselves will be better but used properly they aren't a bad tyre.

I personally never liked the Bridgestones ditched them as soon as I could they ride hard, wear fast and never thought they felt anything special either.

But considering their price point is above the Goodyear ASY5's they're a very disappointing tyre for everyday, performance and value. (S001 £84 vs ASY5 £80 on Oponeo 225/40R18)

I wouldn't even say I drove like an arse either just coming out of corners and easing the power on they didn't seem to like it, but that could be the roads as well.

don't know how you got yours to wear fast 😂. They are a hard tyre but when warmed up are decent for grip. The new Bridgestone Sport tyre appears to be the same. From what I've watched and read it's apparently a better tyre than the PS4 but only when warmed up. I hated the PS4, found them way too soft in the sidewalls and something Jonathan Benson commented on on his Tyrereviews channel.

[VWTrevor]

Stick with me on this one, make a cuppa, might be a long one.

Had my 2019 mk7.5 GTi PP with GPF (manual) for 3/4months now and I'm now running through the options for modifications, more performance oriented than looks. The looks side of things is sorted by cleaning the car myself every 2/3 weeks and spending about 4 hours each time doing that. My plans for the car are to keep it for as long as it runs or petrol is outlawed  . My daily driving is a 12 mile round trip to work, and every few weeks a 300mile round trip up the motorway, works out at a bit under 1000 miles a month.

I have already had the APR short shifter kit fitted as this just makes the every day driving just a bit more fun and snappy. This is just the start of what I want to do to the car and I think a power increase is whats next. My insurance will allow a 25% increase over the 245hp stock figures (the increase would put me to 306.25hp). I'd rather not change my insurance as they are the only company that doesn't massively increase my premiums with my partner on the policy. Theres a few options regarding the performance increase as listed below.

1. APR stage 1. The figures from APR on my car would take me from 245hp to around 280hp. Not a massive increase but they put this down to the GPF filter causing the lack of gains compared to non GPF cars. However this still gives me 25hp before my insurance becomes void, allowing for things such as a new air intake and other small modifications that may or may not add small power gains here and there. £650ish

2. Revo Stage 1. The figures quoted by Revo say anywhere between 291-313hp, which could very well put me over the insurance limit. Can see the insurance company just seeing that the power might be over what I'm allowed and instantly making my insurance void. There is extra protection with the revo map such as the cold start protection, which appeals to me but I do keep an eye on the oil temp and keep the revs under 3000rpm untill its at least 70c. £720

3. Racechip GTS black. This would give a 49hp increase in power putting me at 294hp. Slightly more than the APR tune but still under the limit on the insurance. The nice thing about the racechip set up compared to the other two tunes is the app control. Allowing me to change between 3 different modes from eco up to race, saying this i'll probably be put in race mode and never changed. Also there are 7 different tunes to be picked from, MPG increase, a 2 year warranty on the engine (my warranty on the car runs out in 6months). There is also the racechip XLR which allows you to adjust the throttle response. GTS black with app £550, XLR with app £219. So £770 in total.


A big part of me is swaying towards the racechip set up due to the app connectivity giving small changes to suit my personal preference. However I see a lot of people on the internet saying go for a 'proper' tune (revo or APR) over racechip.

Now for some extra thoughts. The APR closed carbon intake is quoted to add 13hp on their test A3. Believe it or not, the insurance company will take that at face value. This on the racechip box would put me just over the limit, but with the APR tune keeps me well within the numbers I need to be. Do I go for more power by changing less hardware, or have less power from a tune (which in turn puts less stress on the engine) and add the intake to give some extra power. Yes the tune and intake will cost more to make less power, but its roughly 10bp different so could change a few other bits eventually to make up the difference.

Going round in circles with what to do here...

Thanks in advance to anyone who helps me empty the bank account 

I have a MK7.5 GTI Performance, Manual, DCC.. I put some Michelin PS4’s on last week and got an APR stage 1 map yesterday. You can feel the difference in power for sure, there’s a slight bit of wheel spin in 1st/2nd depending on the road condition. I’ve kept the standard clutch for now and I’ll just hope for the best, when the time comes to upgrade it I’ll have to do it (hoping that isn’t too soon). Power is around 300-310 now. There is 10% discount on APR maps for august btw.

Nice to here! Only difference is I don't have DCC but oh well.

Does your car have the GPF on it?

No I don't believe so, 2018 model.

[willni]

I personally never liked the Bridgestones ditched them as soon as I could they ride hard, wear fast and never thought they felt anything special either.

But considering their price point is above the Goodyear ASY5's they're a very disappointing tyre for everyday, performance and value. (S001 £84 vs ASY5 £80 on Oponeo 225/40R18)

I wouldn't even say I drove like an arse either just coming out of corners and easing the power on they didn't seem to like it, but that could be the roads as well.

don't know how you got yours to wear fast 😂. They are a hard tyre but when warmed up are decent for grip. The new Bridgestone Sport tyre appears to be the same. From what I've watched and read it's apparently a better tyre than the PS4 but only when warmed up. I hated the PS4, found them way too soft in the sidewalls and something Jonathan Benson commented on on his Tyrereviews channel.

I'd like to know as well, they were nearly half worn when I got them on my GTD at 3k miles. I'm assuming this was just a dealer being cheap and swapping tyres/alloys about but they lasted another 8k or so before I removed for winter tyres.

Yes they get a lot of hate for that hence why I went Goodyear on 18s and the Michelin PS4S' on my 19s.

[VWTrevor]

Stick with me on this one, make a cuppa, might be a long one.

Had my 2019 mk7.5 GTi PP with GPF (manual) for 3/4months now and I'm now running through the options for modifications, more performance oriented than looks. The looks side of things is sorted by cleaning the car myself every 2/3 weeks and spending about 4 hours each time doing that. My plans for the car are to keep it for as long as it runs or petrol is outlawed  . My daily driving is a 12 mile round trip to work, and every few weeks a 300mile round trip up the motorway, works out at a bit under 1000 miles a month.

I have already had the APR short shifter kit fitted as this just makes the every day driving just a bit more fun and snappy. This is just the start of what I want to do to the car and I think a power increase is whats next. My insurance will allow a 25% increase over the 245hp stock figures (the increase would put me to 306.25hp). I'd rather not change my insurance as they are the only company that doesn't massively increase my premiums with my partner on the policy. Theres a few options regarding the performance increase as listed below.

1. APR stage 1. The figures from APR on my car would take me from 245hp to around 280hp. Not a massive increase but they put this down to the GPF filter causing the lack of gains compared to non GPF cars. However this still gives me 25hp before my insurance becomes void, allowing for things such as a new air intake and other small modifications that may or may not add small power gains here and there. £650ish

2. Revo Stage 1. The figures quoted by Revo say anywhere between 291-313hp, which could very well put me over the insurance limit. Can see the insurance company just seeing that the power might be over what I'm allowed and instantly making my insurance void. There is extra protection with the revo map such as the cold start protection, which appeals to me but I do keep an eye on the oil temp and keep the revs under 3000rpm untill its at least 70c. £720

3. Racechip GTS black. This would give a 49hp increase in power putting me at 294hp. Slightly more than the APR tune but still under the limit on the insurance. The nice thing about the racechip set up compared to the other two tunes is the app control. Allowing me to change between 3 different modes from eco up to race, saying this i'll probably be put in race mode and never changed. Also there are 7 different tunes to be picked from, MPG increase, a 2 year warranty on the engine (my warranty on the car runs out in 6months). There is also the racechip XLR which allows you to adjust the throttle response. GTS black with app £550, XLR with app £219. So £770 in total.


A big part of me is swaying towards the racechip set up due to the app connectivity giving small changes to suit my personal preference. However I see a lot of people on the internet saying go for a 'proper' tune (revo or APR) over racechip.

Now for some extra thoughts. The APR closed carbon intake is quoted to add 13hp on their test A3. Believe it or not, the insurance company will take that at face value. This on the racechip box would put me just over the limit, but with the APR tune keeps me well within the numbers I need to be. Do I go for more power by changing less hardware, or have less power from a tune (which in turn puts less stress on the engine) and add the intake to give some extra power. Yes the tune and intake will cost more to make less power, but its roughly 10bp different so could change a few other bits eventually to make up the difference.

Going round in circles with what to do here...

Thanks in advance to anyone who helps me empty the bank account 

I have a MK7.5 GTI Performance, Manual, DCC.. I put some Michelin PS4’s on last week and got an APR stage 1 map yesterday. You can feel the difference in power for sure, there’s a slight bit of wheel spin in 1st/2nd depending on the road condition. I’ve kept the standard clutch for now and I’ll just hope for the best, when the time comes to upgrade it I’ll have to do it (hoping that isn’t too soon). Power is around 300-310 now. There is 10% discount on APR maps for august btw.

Nice to here! Only difference is I don't have DCC but oh well.

Does your car have the GPF on it?

Hi again, turns out my car does have GPF.

I got my car on the dyno at VRSNorthampton recently and it's pushing 325bhp and 350 ft.lbs torque, I believe this is the low torque option. No slip on the clutch yet (fingers crossed).

I'm having a VAGSport resonator fitted today too.

[Ben7.5GTI]

Stick with me on this one, make a cuppa, might be a long one.

Had my 2019 mk7.5 GTi PP with GPF (manual) for 3/4months now and I'm now running through the options for modifications, more performance oriented than looks. The looks side of things is sorted by cleaning the car myself every 2/3 weeks and spending about 4 hours each time doing that. My plans for the car are to keep it for as long as it runs or petrol is outlawed  . My daily driving is a 12 mile round trip to work, and every few weeks a 300mile round trip up the motorway, works out at a bit under 1000 miles a month.

I have already had the APR short shifter kit fitted as this just makes the every day driving just a bit more fun and snappy. This is just the start of what I want to do to the car and I think a power increase is whats next. My insurance will allow a 25% increase over the 245hp stock figures (the increase would put me to 306.25hp). I'd rather not change my insurance as they are the only company that doesn't massively increase my premiums with my partner on the policy. Theres a few options regarding the performance increase as listed below.

1. APR stage 1. The figures from APR on my car would take me from 245hp to around 280hp. Not a massive increase but they put this down to the GPF filter causing the lack of gains compared to non GPF cars. However this still gives me 25hp before my insurance becomes void, allowing for things such as a new air intake and other small modifications that may or may not add small power gains here and there. £650ish

2. Revo Stage 1. The figures quoted by Revo say anywhere between 291-313hp, which could very well put me over the insurance limit. Can see the insurance company just seeing that the power might be over what I'm allowed and instantly making my insurance void. There is extra protection with the revo map such as the cold start protection, which appeals to me but I do keep an eye on the oil temp and keep the revs under 3000rpm untill its at least 70c. £720

3. Racechip GTS black. This would give a 49hp increase in power putting me at 294hp. Slightly more than the APR tune but still under the limit on the insurance. The nice thing about the racechip set up compared to the other two tunes is the app control. Allowing me to change between 3 different modes from eco up to race, saying this i'll probably be put in race mode and never changed. Also there are 7 different tunes to be picked from, MPG increase, a 2 year warranty on the engine (my warranty on the car runs out in 6months). There is also the racechip XLR which allows you to adjust the throttle response. GTS black with app £550, XLR with app £219. So £770 in total.


A big part of me is swaying towards the racechip set up due to the app connectivity giving small changes to suit my personal preference. However I see a lot of people on the internet saying go for a 'proper' tune (revo or APR) over racechip.

Now for some extra thoughts. The APR closed carbon intake is quoted to add 13hp on their test A3. Believe it or not, the insurance company will take that at face value. This on the racechip box would put me just over the limit, but with the APR tune keeps me well within the numbers I need to be. Do I go for more power by changing less hardware, or have less power from a tune (which in turn puts less stress on the engine) and add the intake to give some extra power. Yes the tune and intake will cost more to make less power, but its roughly 10bp different so could change a few other bits eventually to make up the difference.

Going round in circles with what to do here...

Thanks in advance to anyone who helps me empty the bank account 

I have a MK7.5 GTI Performance, Manual, DCC.. I put some Michelin PS4’s on last week and got an APR stage 1 map yesterday. You can feel the difference in power for sure, there’s a slight bit of wheel spin in 1st/2nd depending on the road condition. I’ve kept the standard clutch for now and I’ll just hope for the best, when the time comes to upgrade it I’ll have to do it (hoping that isn’t too soon). Power is around 300-310 now. There is 10% discount on APR maps for august btw.

Nice to here! Only difference is I don't have DCC but oh well.

Does your car have the GPF on it?

Hi again, turns out my car does have GPF.

I got my car on the dyno at VRSNorthampton recently and it's pushing 325bhp and 350 ft.lbs torque, I believe this is the low torque option. No slip on the clutch yet (fingers crossed).

I'm having a VAGSport resonator fitted today too.

Mine ended up producing the same. Quite pleased with it!

Question regarding oil temps, mine has gone from 105ish down to 86ish on normal cruising speeds... Has yours done something similar?