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Considering buying low km GTI MK5 - MELBOURNE - need some advice !

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  • Considering buying low km GTI MK5 - MELBOURNE - need some advice !

    Hey fellow petrol heads

    Considering buying a GTI MK5 (with less than 100k km) just as a fun little car and doing a few basic mods, need advice on:

    SERVICING:

    Who know these cars best in Melbourne and charges reasonably, including DSG service?
    Can basic service like spark plugs, oil change, other filters be fairly easily done yourself if you know a bit about cars or does it need a pro?
    What's the timing belt change worth?

    MODS:

    Is there a reasonably cheap way of getting a stage 1/2 tune with launch control down in Melbourne? Can't really justify paying $1500 + for the APR software upgrade. Perhaps there's a DIY method ?

    I am planning basic mods, like FMIC, turbo back exhaust, higher boost, bigger fuel pump (if need be)

    any advice would be much appreciated

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    Welcome to the forums mate

    If your in the south east suburbs of Melbourne, Simon at Peerless Automotive is ace!

    He did my R and his knowledge and service was amazing. ive recommended him to all my VAG mates.
    15 Golf R MK7
    Manual
    APR Tuned


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      Originally posted by Mid_Nite_Gti View Post

      MODS:

      Is there a reasonably cheap way of getting a stage 1/2 tune with launch control down in Melbourne? Can't really justify paying $1500 + for the APR software upgrade. Perhaps there's a DIY method ?
      Plenty of other options - have a look in the tuning sub-forum. DNA tuning is a good starting point
      carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
      I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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