Is the GTD coming to OZ ?

[dencar]

Get a GTI you tree hugging hippy

I owned a 4.2l turbo diesel Landcruiser for 4 years in the early '90s and its the only vehicle I regret parting with ( seachange, no longer practical). Hardly a hill forced a gearchange and 11.1 l/100km for a vehicle over 2 tonnes. I have ordered the GTD for grunt, fuel economy and GTI styling without the go-fast red trimmings. I won't reveal my age, but if I did you'd understand why I'm more concerned about the delivery date of my GTD than the increment of performance in the GTI.

[Greg Roles]

I reckon the GT Sport 125kw TDI would have been a sweet acquisition. Seems to be in a class by itself, other than cosmetics and a lower price, any performance diff between that and the new GTD?

Sure was!

The new GTD will have a lot of upside engine wise being common rail. Quieter, smoother power delivery, and much more sophisticated control over the injection. I'd expect the power band to be wider and it to be better off boost than the PD GT. Gale Banks the major diesel guru from the USA reckons a PD diesel can be hopped up 25-30% whereas common rail allows for towards 60% power increase. The downside is even more emission controls, there's now a fuel and oil vapour canister that dumps these back into the inlet at suitable operating parameters on top of the MKV GT exhaust particulate filter. Greener at the tailpipe than the GT for sure, but on the flipside even more crud going back into the inlet.

If I wasn't happy as Larry ( sorry Larry ) in my GT TDI, I'd be ordering a GTD in a heartbeat.

[dencar]

Hi there,

Yes the Golf GTD is due in May 2010

please pm or email me if you have any further questions

Kind Regards

David Crofton

Hi Dave8878,
My dealer said VWA are now quoting 3rd quarter 2010 for the GTD, price and specs TBA. Any further info from your sources? Thanks.

[chopsticle]

I wanted the 125KW TDI engine for my Golf but no option for it back in July as there were no GT's around..

Perhaps I can get an Upsolute chip or something.. boost it up to 130KW
I'm guessing this might void a warranty or something...

[Brendan_A]

I wanted the 125KW TDI engine for my Golf but no option for it back in July as there were no GT's around..

Perhaps I can get an Upsolute chip or something.. boost it up to 130KW
I'm guessing this might void a warranty or something...

I highly recommend getting it flashed!! It makes the car so much more fun to drive.

[Corey_R]

I wanted the 125KW TDI engine for my Golf but no option for it back in July as there were no GT's around..

Perhaps I can get an Upsolute chip or something.. boost it up to 130KW
I'm guessing this might void a warranty or something...

Oettinger have an ECU update for the TDIs which is covered as far as warranty is concerned. Contact Guy at Harding Performance if you have any questions, and I'm sure he can refer you to who in your area can perform the flash for you.

Edit: Hehe - TDiJetta09 just posted as I was writing this and I notice he has the Oettinger tune too!

[chopsticle]

Oettinger... cost - roughly?

[Brendan_A]

Oettinger... cost - roughly?

$1695 with 1 year warranty. You'll love it!!

[Corey_R]

The Oettinger Warranty Policy is here

You can have it cover a 'new car' for up to 3 years.

[chopsticle]

I just got quoted $2500 for the upgrade from Harding.. Bugger that.

[motk]

I've checked out chipping for the 103kw engine, and the costs will never pass the wife-test. Also have some reservations viz durability etc.

What I'd really like to see is the 125kw TDI in the Tiguan though!

[Corey_R]

I just got quoted $2500 for the upgrade from Harding.. Bugger that.

And what warranty or options did that come with?

I mean, just a few posts above, another person had it done for $1695 with 1 year warranty....

[chopsticle]

that's with 1 yr warranty - without warranty is -$200

[Brendan_A]

Man!! Your getting ripped! Is it for petrol or diesel?

[chopsticle]

Diesel... James @ Harding Performance emailed me back and said Volkspower in Burwood, VIC can do it and that's the price he gave me. $2495.

He said it's a MKV (EDC16) vs MKVI (EDC17) thing and the new one costs a bit more to make, etc etc, blah blah...

TDIJetta09 - Is yours a 125TDI Highline (EDC17) or a previous model diesel?