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    Hey all, I'm Dave from Adelaide's Southern suburbs, have had my mk6 golf GTI for almost a year now, still debating whether or not to start tinkering, although I'm a bit reluctant to do so before new car warranty expires...



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    Welcome to the forum.
    What have you planed?

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    • #3
      Welcome! Depends what you call tinkering. Surely some minor cosmetic mods would be ok....

      Understand that maintaining warranty is a concern for a lot of people. Especially for the major mechanical components.

      If you do mod it's a risk/reward judgement that you have to take.

      But be warned though the mod bug bites hard

      Either way you're welcome to come along to our drive days and coffee nights.

      2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

      2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
      2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
      2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
      - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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      • #4
        Thanks for the warm welcome! Was thinking about at first an ecu reflash...but then I just get all wide eyed when I start to look at new downpipes, better intakes and beyond.

        As for cosmetic mods I'd like some LED drls at the very least. I don't want to end up with a real JDM tuner look. That's why I decided to go with the GTI over anything else, I love the subtlety and refinement.

        Definitely keen for a drive or coffee night

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        • #5
          There's a heap of great info here and you can learn from others successes and failures.

          Anyway my suggestion is to work out a budget, then prioritise the mods to fit into your budget. Have a target or end game that you're looking to achieve in terms of looks and performance. Otherwise it just keeps on growing...

          The other option is to take all your pay and buy mods and then live on baked beans and pasta until next pay.

          Oh yes and cruise day is Sunday: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ead-84510.html

          2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

          2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
          2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
          2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
          - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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          • #6
            Tigger those laser vws look awesome! I want

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            • #7
              Originally posted by 23dmac23 View Post
              Tigger those laser vws look awesome! I want
              Ah you've found the links to my build thread

              2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

              2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
              2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
              2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
              - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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              • #8
                Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                The other option is to take all your pay and buy mods and then live on baked beans and pasta until next pay.
                ^ This. It works..

                Welcome, good to have another local on board, I'm not far from you and chose the GTI for those reasons as well.

                --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                • #9
                  Welcome Dave! As Tigger has said, come out to our Sunday meet/cruise and say hello, have a chat to some of the guys who've modded and see what you think.



                  Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
                  The other option is to take all your pay and buy mods and then live on baked beans and pasta until next pay.
                  Whaddaya mean other option?
                  2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
                  2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
                  Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
                  Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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