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    Well, it's a quarter to 8 and everyone at work is giving me odd looks.

    - Why are you so happy Neil?
    - Someone got out of bed on the right side today huh?

    These are just two of the comments I've had this morning within the last 5 minutes after walking into the office! I couldn't wait to get out of bed this morning so I could drive to work! Sorry for all the exclamation marks but I'm just sooooooo happy!!!!

    The deed is now done, and I'm the happy owner for an APR tuned GTI!!! God, what an amazing difference, the car is completely transformed!

    I rocked up at around 3.30 yesterday arvo to volkspower out at Burwood and there was my little 'smurfet' just sitting there. Little did I realise at this point what to expect. I went inside but Dean was out of the office but would be back shortly, so I chatted away with the staff - all of who were realy friendly. We chatted the usual junk, fast cars and lost licenses whilst we waited for the boss to get back!

    Dean arrived back and gave me a reassuring grin that it was all done and handed me the keys and said go for a spin. I thought I'd best behave and let it warm up as I usually do so I took it easy for a bit but I could already notice the difference. For your every day driving, the car feels so much more responsive and the torque delivery down low makes it perfect for an urban warrior. The ease of zipping in and out of traffic feels so much more of a pleasure. The temperature gauge is up now and I'm first at the set of lights. Let the fun begin....

    1st gear and the light goes green, I took of reasonably quick - a fairly light launch and the throttle opens up quicker than Paris Hiltons legs on a home made movie. As the revs climb, so does my grin as the wheels chirp to life and are really being pushed to maintain grip. Grin factor - +5. What used to be a rather dull 1st gear now instils fear into all of those other drivers around you as you quickly race away.

    I snatch for 2nd gear and I think my wheels are beginning to spin the world the opposite way. I could be wrong but I think my speedo was climbing even faster than my tacho?!? I hit the speed limit in the blink of an eye and I ease back off as there are more speed cameras around the area where I am than there are Christmas lights in the north pole. Grin factor is no +20 and I don't think I could grin any more, even my double chin has vanished from sight and is now sitting somewhere around my ears!

    Guy Harding and the crew from hp - thankyou for bringing such a great product to us, and Dean and the rest of the crew from volkspower, I'm sure you'll be seeing plenty more fo me. I'd have no problems in giving you guys a reference for any potential customers, and I look forward to alot of future business between us. It's even worth a trip to just go out and see these guys as there is always an amazing assortment of cars in their garage.

    If anyone around Melbourne is thinking of doing it, drop me a PM and I'll be only to happy to take you for a spin. Unfortunately I didn't get time to do a dyno before and after - but I don't need a bit of paper. Bang for your buck, IMO it is by far the best modification I have ever done.
    Originally posted by Whubbsie
    There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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    Thats great to hear 99!! I am happy for you mate.
    Volkspower must have some good neighbours in the area. Last November we had a GTI thing there one saturday arvo and cars were being driven hard around the area for a few hours.
    Thats the best news though, knowing you are happy with your investment!
    Cheers, and enjoy your weekend, Andrew
    Par 6 Golf GTI. Coilovers, BBS CH Wheels, APR'd
    Caddy van 05/07 (colourcoded) (BRIGHT! orange!) coilovers, Konis 18in. wheels, Oettinger tuned

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    • #3
      Congrats Neil, good to see your happy with this mod. Now you just have to get some rims and lower the smurf.

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      • #4
        Happy??? Try ecstatic!!! Bring on the bay cruise!!!!

        Andrew, you going to jump on the ship and head up for the cruise. It should be one of the more memorable cruises for Vic I believe...
        Originally posted by Whubbsie
        There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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        • #5
          Hey Neil,

          good stuff! Enjoy
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          • #6
            Hey Neil, I would love to be able to make it over there this year but its slim pickings at the moment. Th e run would be fantastic and I love the Great Ocean Road. I did it a few years ago in my old Kombi, Yuk!!!
            I can organise stickers for you if you want.
            Cheers, and enjoy that Gti mate. I wish they had had Jazz blue in the Mk5s!!
            Andrew
            Par 6 Golf GTI. Coilovers, BBS CH Wheels, APR'd
            Caddy van 05/07 (colourcoded) (BRIGHT! orange!) coilovers, Konis 18in. wheels, Oettinger tuned

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            • #7
              congratualtions man!!!! thats the best feeling!! see you on the cruise!

              MK4 GTI|REVO|4BAR ADJ FPR|APR FMIC|APR R1 DV|TURBO INLET PIPE|KONI|WHITELINE|CUSTOM CAI + K&N|2.5" TB + HI FLOW CAT| ECS DOGBONE

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              • #8
                wooohooooo---------- congrats mate!!! start watchn that fuel needle now! hehehee

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                • #9
                  Great news, Neil ... it surely makes a difference.

                  Dave

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                  • #10
                    ok, so what exactly is an "APR Tune"? What was done? and any dyno sheets? Sounds smashing either way! Congrats! . . .man i'm getting left behind, save save save save save. . . . . . . .

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                    • #11
                      APR tune is in short a chip. No dyno sheets unfortunetly, but suffice to say - massive difference!
                      Originally posted by Whubbsie
                      There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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                      • #12
                        Lol. Congrats! I remember when I first got it done, couldn't wipe the smile off my face for days.

                        Although now you're rooted.

                        In a few weeks it'll feel normal and you'll be looking for more mods to make it quicker. Its like crack. And probably more expensive.

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                        • #13
                          I already have more in the pipe line, but mods of the asthetical kind. The smurf is due for a bit of a dress up.... I'm just waiting for my wallet to replenesh...
                          Originally posted by Whubbsie
                          There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by SoVeReIgN View Post
                            Lol. Congrats! I remember when I first got it done, couldn't wipe the smile off my face for days.

                            Although now you're rooted.

                            In a few weeks it'll feel normal and you'll be looking for more mods to make it quicker. Its like crack. And probably more expensive.
                            mannn i do exactly what you are talking about... the more you get the more you want...

                            i always said ill stop at the chip... now look im trying to hook up a bigger turbo!
                            Last edited by NGOLF.U; 22-09-2007, 12:07 PM. Reason: cant spell

                            MK4 GTI|REVO|4BAR ADJ FPR|APR FMIC|APR R1 DV|TURBO INLET PIPE|KONI|WHITELINE|CUSTOM CAI + K&N|2.5" TB + HI FLOW CAT| ECS DOGBONE

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