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Hi, rocking site.
About to become a VW owner (silver golf 2.0 TDI DSG) for the first time in a few weeks -and while I've never had kids, I reckon the anticipation could be similar.
Is it going to be o.k, are there any genetic flaws, how long will the bugger live before dying, what sort of stuff can I buy to spoil it, will my family and friends think its good looking...
So I've been searching away on this site and others... and here are my leftover questions and some comments:
1) Tinting - Wondering what options to short-list .... The top line ICT film the dealer is offering looks O.K (was able to source the shop the dealership uses - to do it direct would cost 1/3 what the dealer is asking) After talking with those fellas today, they were encouraging me to a 20% tint, saying that's what most of the VW employees/family members get when they get a new car. Only hiccup is that it isnt' legal on the front two windows, yet they'll still do it
In short, I noticed you guys had a lot of pics of your cars, and was curious if you had any suggestions for tint that would go well with the silver color, and what made you happy? Realize beauty is relative, but any suggestions to consider would help me narrow this down.
2) Fog Lights - The car doesn't have them, at the time of my order I didn't enter that in my criteria. In hindsight I want them, so rolled into the dealer to ask them to add them on as an option. They informed me its a factory build, not a dealer modification.
So is there any 3rd party shop in Melbourne that would be able to integrate a pair of foglights for a reasonable splash of cash?
3) Performance Modifications - I've seen a lot referencing these sites:
In short it looks like a software change to this ECU would bring it up to 124 kw and 380'ish on torque. Sounds appealing, few questions..
A) At what point in the break-in process would this be recomended? (after x-amout kilos following a regimented break-in, etc.)
B) Any reasons -not- to do it besides cost or potential warranty issues? -- IE, any bad experiences...
C) If this is just a software modification, and no physical components are trading hands, why the heck have I seen prices for almost $2,000? Is there a guy in his garage at home who will do it for less?
I think that covers my nagging questions right now!
appreciate whatever time or input you can lend on any of the above
cheers,
Lunar1
About to become a VW owner (silver golf 2.0 TDI DSG) for the first time in a few weeks -and while I've never had kids, I reckon the anticipation could be similar.
Is it going to be o.k, are there any genetic flaws, how long will the bugger live before dying, what sort of stuff can I buy to spoil it, will my family and friends think its good looking...
So I've been searching away on this site and others... and here are my leftover questions and some comments:
1) Tinting - Wondering what options to short-list .... The top line ICT film the dealer is offering looks O.K (was able to source the shop the dealership uses - to do it direct would cost 1/3 what the dealer is asking) After talking with those fellas today, they were encouraging me to a 20% tint, saying that's what most of the VW employees/family members get when they get a new car. Only hiccup is that it isnt' legal on the front two windows, yet they'll still do it
In short, I noticed you guys had a lot of pics of your cars, and was curious if you had any suggestions for tint that would go well with the silver color, and what made you happy? Realize beauty is relative, but any suggestions to consider would help me narrow this down.
2) Fog Lights - The car doesn't have them, at the time of my order I didn't enter that in my criteria. In hindsight I want them, so rolled into the dealer to ask them to add them on as an option. They informed me its a factory build, not a dealer modification.
So is there any 3rd party shop in Melbourne that would be able to integrate a pair of foglights for a reasonable splash of cash?
3) Performance Modifications - I've seen a lot referencing these sites:
In short it looks like a software change to this ECU would bring it up to 124 kw and 380'ish on torque. Sounds appealing, few questions..
A) At what point in the break-in process would this be recomended? (after x-amout kilos following a regimented break-in, etc.)
B) Any reasons -not- to do it besides cost or potential warranty issues? -- IE, any bad experiences...
C) If this is just a software modification, and no physical components are trading hands, why the heck have I seen prices for almost $2,000? Is there a guy in his garage at home who will do it for less?
I think that covers my nagging questions right now!
appreciate whatever time or input you can lend on any of the above
cheers,
Lunar1
i know 2 people that have had turbo units replaced under warranty with ECU tuned cars. Yeah there is a risk but with the amount of people doing it these days, its a calculated risk...do it! 
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