APR Stage 1 Done.... So what next?????

[technopato]

Greetings One and All,

Okay so currently my ride is running APR Stage 1 ECU Tune.
She is a Mk V GTi DSG.

I am kinda torn at the moment as to what to do next. Have my heart set on the APR Quad Tip Full Exhaust system from the turbo back including downpipe.

$3100 fitted by Europeanautotech with Derek. Is this the best mod to do now? Ie. Performance worthwhile?

I love the look of the Quad Exhaust!!

I would definately also be looking at some form of induction system, maybe the Forge TwinTake? I think Rennenhaus has them for like $700?

I look forward to some of you Gurus out there for some guidance and recs....

Muchas Gracias!

[Cam]

Twin take + APR TBE

Then upgraded HPFP and APR Stage 2


I'm trying to find some dyno figures of the APR TBE apart, from the hugely awesome styling of the quad tips you will get a pretty decent performance boost as well.
Just can't remember the figures off the top of my head.

[Jacquesvdub]

For performance you have pretty much the right idea. Turbo back will give you a little extra, same goes for forge twintake(throttle response good )

Do you still have the stock d/v? Might give due to the extra boost.

I like that quad tip as well, just too pricey for me :S

[stephen8512]

Upgrade the DV to a revision D piston
Upgrade the PCV valve to revision F (not strictly necessary but good this is prone to failure on tuned cars)
Forge TWINtake
APR Torque Arm Insert
APR Downpipe
APR High Pressure Fuel Pump (change the cam follower as well IMO) and get it with Stage 2 remap
With the exhaust, i knwo ur smitten about the looks, but check out some out some youtube clips of some other exhausts other pple have. Only reason why I say this is because 3100 is a lot of coin....

then once you're done with the power side of things, you might want to look at sway bars and coilovers

straight after the APR tune, i got an intake. I personally replaced the OEM parts which were prone to fail to better/stronger ones (e.g the piston DV upgrade) and did the suspension first. THEN i considered getting full Turbo back.

[technopato]

@Cam, that was basically my road map so to speak.

@Jacques & Stephen, my Mk V is the last of the mohicans in that shape MY09, so would VeeDub have updated the DV or this something totally aftermarket anyway??

Also excuse my ignorance but what is the PCV Valve? I googled and got as far as figuring out it has something to do with allowing the turbo to breathe better? Am i on the right track here????

Also found this thread for the PCV Valve replacement, is it something i can do myself?

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....lacement/page2

Thanks guys. As i expected the info and feedback is what i am after... Keep it coming!!

[78AGU]

Id go for a simpler intake like the evoms, bsh or awe one.. Id also shop around on exhausts 3100 is crazy

[bwen]

To get quad tipped exhaust you will need to modify your rear bar so that's a bit of extra money you should be accommodating for, exhaust and tune is a Stage 2 in the 'APR' ranking system which I think is pretty decent amount of power through the front wheels. I would be getting solid brushes (anti lift kit), sways and possibly better tires and/or suspension

[G-rig]

Id go for a simpler intake like the evoms, bsh or awe one.. Id also shop around on exhausts 3100 is crazy

Agree, I'd get a normal intake and they would be cheaper too.

How much Is a full milltek TBE, woulnt be that much cheaper ?

[technopato]

Keep in mind guys that the APR Full exhaust is Turbo Back and does include the Downpipe in that price anyway...

I guess when you think about it though it is pretty pricy but APR is proven quality after all right?? So wouldnt that piece of mind entertain that fact of spending that few extra $$$$ on it?

@Bwen, yeah I know but then its a good excuse for me to get the OSIR DTM Rear Valance, thats also part of the reason for wanting that exhaust system!

[78AGU]

Keep in mind guys that the APR Full exhaust is Turbo Back and does include the Downpipe in that price anyway...

I guess when you think about it though it is pretty pricy but APR is proven quality after all right?? So wouldnt that piece of mind entertain that fact of spending that few extra $$$$ on it?

@Bwen, yeah I know but then its a good excuse for me to get the OSIR DTM Rear Valance, thats also part of the reason for wanting that exhaust system!

Dont get caught up with all the APR hype mate, itll save you a lot of pennies if you dont. Theres plenty of good quality exhausts out there that wont break the bank to that extent.

I'm not sure bout the Milltek rig isnt Ian doing a group buy atm? Might be worth a look.. One thing for sure tho the milltek tips look a lot better than the apr ones.. I guess if you want quads there arent many other options?