GTI Update 1

"kouryuuk" (thefoldback) 08/29/2013 at 11:17 • Filed to: kouryuuksGTI

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I have done a few modifications to my GTI but over the next few weeks I will be doing more extensive modifications.

Modifications already done:

Euro Headlight switch

Dash Cubby

Yellow fog lights

Modifications to do:

Rear LED taillights (Purchased and should arrive today)
Stage 1&2 Intake (Purchased and should arrive next week)

New set of wheels (Purchase and picking up today)

Revo tune (SOON)

Forge Twincooler (Before Summer 2014)

UNIbrace RB & UB (Eventually)

I'll update when I add the new goodies to the car.

AndTheyCalledHimGearhead > kouryuuk 08/29/2013 at 14:11

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I demand pictures!

kouryuuk > AndTheyCalledHimGearhead 08/29/2013 at 14:13

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I will be posting an update for each modification I make and they will include pictures.

liquid_popcorn > kouryuuk 08/30/2013 at 13:57

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So, I just got a GTI, and don't know the advantages of half of the things you listed. What is the point of each item, if you don't mind my asking?

kouryuuk > liquid_popcorn 08/30/2013 at 14:54

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Auto headlight switch is a cheap and easy mod that will give you the capability to do auto on/off headlights, you just need the sensor, they are usually sold as a pair.

Dash Cubby just adds a little storage compartment under the light switch, I got mine for 50 bucks and store a few things in there, it brings the car more online with its European counterpart.

The fog lights are for looks and visibility, I live in an area that can get super foggy.

LED tail lights are mainly for the more aggressive look.

Revo Tune boosts the standard horsepower and torque by a considerable ammount 2.0L Tsi +35-45 bhp gain +80-90 lbft torque gain. I highly recommend this.

The UNIbraces are for chassis stiffening.

And the Forge Twincooler adds and extra inter cooler and lowers engine temps by 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Which is nice since summer in my area is 100 degrees plus.

Intake stage 1&2 adds a cold air intake and a larger intake tube all the way back to the turbo, this gives more turbo noise and more air flow so more power. I recommend this if you are going to do a tune, there are several tunes out there so choose the best one for you.

liquid_popcorn > kouryuuk 08/30/2013 at 16:05

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Awesome, thanks!

How does the Revo Tune compare to other options, like APR? I know nothing about tuning, but am hoping to study up and maybe start making some changes to my GTI next summer.

Thanks again for the tips! I appreciate any help, haha.

kouryuuk > liquid_popcorn 08/30/2013 at 16:59

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I have driven both a Revo tuned car and an APR car prior to making my decision, it all boiled down to responsiveness for me, both make the same amount of power gains, although Revo advertises higher numbers and some dyno runs seem to back that up. I preferred the Revo tune because it feels more torque below 2k, the top end also feels more powerful than stock but even with APR's tune.

Revo tune also comes with all the octane level tunes for one price, the only downside is that you have to buy a 160$ module to choose between them.

With APR you need to buy those octane tunes and have them flashed into the software, switching through them however can be done with the cruise control stalk.

I don't like APR's implementation and although it's cheaper if I only go for one or 2 programs, If I ever want to run 100 octane at the track I would have to take it in and get it flashed again (octane tune price+labor), where as the Revo tune I just plug in the module.

liquid_popcorn > kouryuuk 08/31/2013 at 10:14

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Hmm, good to know; thanks for the explanation.