Mk6 GTI or Mk5 GTI Pirelli

[kryten2001]

I have never bothered to look up the standard parts as when we rebuild, we name the CR & buy aftermarket parts to suit.

My guess would be different pistons!

yeah pistons would be the most obvious conclusion for a big ratio difference, but you can get small steps with a different head gasket and/or valving can't you? What is the difference? Significant?

Just doesn't make sense with what I've read... I guess there's a bloke called werner or gunter somewhere in Germany who knows....

[Corey_R]

The combination of KW V3s and that excellent rubber is a killer combination. Your eyeballs will pop out the side of your head before your car will let go. Unless your car literally lives on the track, the upgrade to R specs is pointless - it's all in the suspension setup.

Sorry for me being an ignoramous - but what is a KW V3?
Also, what tyres are you running/think is 'excellent rubber' ?

Cheers.

[kryten2001]

Sorry for me being an ignoramous - but what is a KW V3?
Also, what tyres are you running/think is 'excellent rubber' ?

Cheers.

KW Coilovers, variant 3. Suspension.

http://www.kw-suspension.co.uk/variant-3.htm

Rubber is Pirelli P Zeros.

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/other-...i-new-zero.htm

Not as good traction as say, an advan R spec, but with suspension that's set up correctly it's all academic on the road. Like I said I've pushed them about as far as I can personally handle before I puke. The problem with the standard suspension is that it doesn't let the tyre do it's work properly - so on OEM/poor suspension you'll never realise just how good these tyres (and most performance tyres, for that matter) are.

edit: I'm sure there are plenty of other good combinations out there, as there's quite a few very good coilover manufacturers and tyre manufacturers....

[kryten2001]

My guess would be different pistons!

Not that I'm interested... well.. much.. but what options are available for the Mk5 in the piston/conrod/bearings department?

Is it as simple as good forged pistons, or is there a titanium option too?... less resistance = faster revving and a quicker/steeper power curve for any given amount of time......

That's exactly what they do in the m/cycle world anyway... I'm presuming this translates to high performance/high revving turbo car engines too...

[Corey_R]

Thanks kryten2001

[Guy_H]

yeah pistons would be the most obvious conclusion for a big ratio difference, but you can get small steps with a different head gasket and/or valving can't you? What is the difference? Significant?

Just doesn't make sense with what I've read... I guess there's a bloke called werner or gunter somewhere in Germany who knows....

Early GTI's (AXX) 10.5:1
Later BWA's 10.3:1
BYD Pirelli - cant remember but somewhere in between here
BHZ S3 9.5:1

on an FSI motor a little compression change goes a long way

[gareth_oau]

The yellow isn't my problem, the tyre tread is.

Exterior color is great IMO.

just get the seats retrimmed, only cost $1-2k

[kryten2001]

just get the seats retrimmed, only cost $1-2k

Or get reccaros. Even better.

[tinto]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111634

apr stage 4 teaser

[paolob]

this thread got hijacked a few pages ago hahah
anyway my opinion is to go with the pirelli because of the stated reasons:
- colour-coded
- body-kit makes it look meaner
- different wheels
- k04 (especially if youre into modding!)
- etc...
BUT! if i were to do it again, id choose the golf r32 or r36 and put a crazy exhaust on it (capristo or kreissig). Im two ways between the new r thou. On one hand the awd, LED lights, better interior is an improvement i really like, but to me it still looks like a standard mk6 from the front and they say the mk6 is too refined so wont give the rawness of the mk5.
but yeah i also couldnt afford any of these other options either hahah i will most likely keep this car for awhilleee and my next car would probably be an m3 once i hit it big then r8 yo

[Corey_R]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111634

apr stage 4 teaser

HOLY CRAP!

The APR Stage III GTI has ~300KW and 515NM - so that must have way more.
300kph+ in a FWD GTI must be hilarious

[kryten2001]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111634

apr stage 4 teaser

Oh sweet mother....

Check engine light, check engine light!......

OK Guy come on, what's this all about.

[Corey_R]

The 'Check engine light' is only a temporary thing which they say will be fixed in the final product.

[Guy_H]

I'll let you know when I'm over there driving it next month

[Corey_R]

Heh, lucky you!

Also, I take it from that video that APR have a DSG flash or something coming soon.