mk4 max power for 2k budget

[elcono]

afternoon fellas

I have been looking around for quite a while now on various mods and for the most part, it looks as though buying it from the UK when its on special seems to be the best option

So my question is, if looks aren't a issue, and only cost/performance ratio is of concern, what DIY mods would you recommend that are great value for money

i.e S2000 mod

There looks to be some cracking DIY mods around so im looking if anyone else knows of any decent DIY mods that could help me give my motor a bit more poke!

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Might help to post up which car you have.

[JustCruisn]

If you have a 1.6 then the 2k might best be spent on a GTI upgrade.
If you have a GTI then a tune and exhaust would give most bang for buck.

[Sirocco20348]

Save your money, invest it or do whatever besides spending it on the mk4.

[GeeMatt]

Save your money, invest it or do whatever besides spending it on the mk4.

Awww. Where's the fun in that

[SLAJ]

Intake, tune and exhaust

[Sirocco20348]

Haha OK if you really want to spend the money.

Firstly I would make sure your engine is tiptop. Have it checked for boost leaks etc.

-Creation Motorsport silicon breather pipe ($50)
-Tune ($600-700)
-Downpipe ($200 eBay special)
-AudiTT diverter 710n ($70)
-brk7e plugs gapped to .28 ($16)
-Change oil every 5k

Honestly I would stop there and evaluate what your going to do with your car. Everyday road car or track. Thrash your car for a while, see what breaks. Fix it.

[elcono]

cheers for the advice mate, exactly what I was after! car is a 2003 mk4 gti

[GeeMatt]

Haha OK if you really want to spend the money.

Firstly I would make sure your engine is tiptop. Have it checked for boost leaks etc.

-Creation Motorsport silicon breather pipe ($50)
-Tune ($600-700)
-Downpipe ($200 eBay special)
-AudiTT diverter 710n ($70)
-brk7e plugs gapped to .28 ($16)
-Change oil every 5k

Honestly I would stop there and evaluate what your going to do with your car. Everyday road car or track. Thrash your car for a while, see what breaks. Fix it.

That seems a good list. Pretty much my plans aside from breather pipe (Assume this is for pcv)
Haven't done the tune yet or the plugs (I'll do them together) but other items ticked off.
Of primary importance IMHO is the Engine check. Then you know you are in good shape.

[Feeine]

Save your money, invest it or do whatever besides spending it on the mk4.

And what, buy a mk6 like everyone else. Just because it's not new doesn't mean you shouldn't modify it. Escpecially satisfying when people in mk5-mk7s can't get away from my mk4

[Sirocco20348]

And what, buy a mk6 like everyone else. Just because it's not new doesn't mean you shouldn't modify it. Escpecially satisfying when people in mk5-mk7s can't get away from my mk4

Trust me, I've had fun modifying my mk4. But mods and repairs never end due to the age of the car. Also when you add more power, it just highlights other parts on the car that are not up to the task. I would love to add an LSD and have the gear box rebuilt, but you just have to stop at some point as you just know it's money badly spent.

[Feeine]

Yes some people would agree. But what's there to really go wrong on a mildly modified mk4. Vac hoses and heater hoses. I've replaced all them myself for about $200 lol. It's more about preventative maintenence then anything. Buying a car with 100km+ will have problems if you just wack a tune on it without bothering to do anything else. And personally new cars are boring.

[Water Boy]

As mentioned above

Downpipe
Intake
DV
Get in Touch with Gavn @ Custom Code for a tune.

Put some $$ aside for brakes, suspension and wheels/tyres.

[YellowDieselGolf]

But what's there to really go wrong on a mildly modified mk4.

Door locks, window regulators, door locks, thermostats, door locks, 10-15 year old sensors, door locks, 10-15 year old rubber hoses and ****ing door locks.

[Sirocco20348]

Yes some people would agree. But what's there to really go wrong on a mildly modified mk4. Vac hoses and heater hoses. I've replaced all them myself for about $200 lol. It's more about preventative maintenence then anything. Buying a car with 100km+ will have problems if you just wack a tune on it without bothering to do anything else. And personally new cars are boring.

How long have you owned your mk4?

I've owned mine for close to 5 years from 145,000 to 195,000km. I have replaced so much stuff.

The problem with owning a mk4 golf gti is that most people are never satisfied with just a stage 1 tune.

The car is retarded from birth with its stupid front suspension geometry, sloppy suspension, small turbo, weak gearbox and differential.

The upgrade path starts and its hard to get off. And it gets expensive when parts start failing!

I should do a build thread of what I've done with costs.