Finally found a job and hoping to start work on my GTi 16v soon.
First thing will be silicone pipes for coolant and air (and possibly the new samco fuel grade stuff) because I am losing coolant every 3 4 months.
In terms of performance, I am looking to gain 50bhp, preferably with low rev grunt improved - I hate having to gun it to get the lump moving all the time. Have been pointed toward full exhaust, panel filter, port&polished head, bigger valves and gas flowed throttle body, and port matching the inlet manifold.
Also been recommended a revo remap - but they don't seem to do anything for my car.
Can anyone recommend any other decent gains to be had. Don't think the above will produce 50bhp.
Secondly, the car wallows a bit, but it's stock so no real wonder. Want to drop it on coilovers.
Q1. so many companies - all similar prices - some must be better than others. Any informed recommendations?
Q2. What is the lowest I should go bearing in mind it is a daily, and I want to fit 18" or 19" on it?
also - i don't like my brakes. can anyone recommend sizes and companies? I don't want to turn stop start traffic into a nightmare, but want some serious stop.
Lastly - will strut bracing or fitting anti-roll bar/s make much of a difference to handling?
Thanks for reading guys.
First thing will be silicone pipes for coolant and air (and possibly the new samco fuel grade stuff) because I am losing coolant every 3 4 months.
In terms of performance, I am looking to gain 50bhp, preferably with low rev grunt improved - I hate having to gun it to get the lump moving all the time. Have been pointed toward full exhaust, panel filter, port&polished head, bigger valves and gas flowed throttle body, and port matching the inlet manifold.
Also been recommended a revo remap - but they don't seem to do anything for my car.
Can anyone recommend any other decent gains to be had. Don't think the above will produce 50bhp.
Secondly, the car wallows a bit, but it's stock so no real wonder. Want to drop it on coilovers.
Q1. so many companies - all similar prices - some must be better than others. Any informed recommendations?
Q2. What is the lowest I should go bearing in mind it is a daily, and I want to fit 18" or 19" on it?
also - i don't like my brakes. can anyone recommend sizes and companies? I don't want to turn stop start traffic into a nightmare, but want some serious stop.
Lastly - will strut bracing or fitting anti-roll bar/s make much of a difference to handling?
Thanks for reading guys.