Best order of modifications 2011 vRS

[clarj17]

Without bargain hunting I could do my list for $11k without labour. They are all DIY / home mechanic level jobs.

It's a lot to dump into a car but many of those bits could be removed andonsold and have the original parts refitted when you're ready to move to the next project. You might only get a few thousand back but it's a start.

I'm happy to wait a while for parts atthe right price but so far:

Bluefin = $666
Modified DP = free
used 312mm front brake upgrade inc braided lines = $50
used GTI rear sway bar = $10
used #1 dogbone (half) insert = free
#2 dogbone insert = $20
used 25% upgraded IC = $120
GFB DV+ = $120
Koni Adjustables = $750(ish)
IC charge / discharge pipes = $200
Eibach Springs = $200
R8 Coil packs x4 = $140
HIDs = $200
used Forge Catch can = $200

<$3k all up. That's cheap fun over 120,000km (first mod done at 30,000km; now at 150,000km)

I've also had 3 sets of wheels / tyres at $400/set. 1 set was light, the rest have been big fat porkers. It's like having a new car every time the tyres wear out.

Brad, I'm in the market for Bluefin myself, where did you find $666?

[brad]

Brad, I'm in the market for Bluefin myself, where did you find $666?

JKM Performance in Portsmouth, UK in late 2009. The AUD was stronger back then (GBP1=AUD1.5???). Surprisingly the price still works out at AUD650 plus postage despite the forex being almost 1=2.

I'm not siure if they are still allowed to sell to Australia.

I'd suggest you look on the forums or Gumtree for a 2nd hand controller & offer them $50 for it (that's all they're worth) and get it reset - it costs $499 last time I looked. Parso rex on this forum is a Bluefin dealer - he should be able to sort you out.

If it's under 12m old the reset is free (which obviously make s the controller worth more).

A new unit from the dealer is $739 I believe. When I bought from the UK they were up near $1k locally.

[woofy]

Someone had one that had been reset recently. I thought about it but never bothered in the end as the Skoda eventually became my wifes car. Will see what the next one is like.

[Aztech]

Brad, I'm in the market for Bluefin myself, where did you find $666?

I'm not sure if he makes it down to SA often but it would be worth checking with Gavin from Optimum Code - Serial Port Chip Technology - Home he flashed my tiguan with the same 2.0T and we did a few test runs and it was putting out 190kw, works out price wise not much more than a bluefin but performance wise is as good if not better than others like APR that are charging close to double the price.

Will definitely be taking my VRS there once I can justify it to my partner

Worth a look anyway.