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  • Whats your favourite Mod?

    I understand mods are subjective and question like whats the best mod isnt appropriate as everyone wants different things be it comfort, performance, handeling, acceleration etc

    But if you have modded or are going to mod what has been your favourite addition to 'your' car and why?

    Or what are you most looking forward to doing?

    Personally having planned to do an APR Stage 1 im most looking forward to that for the added kick in low range and just to put a smile on my face.

    If you cant pick one feel free to list a few of your favourites.

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  • #2
    What's been done and what's to follow I'm sure everyone has a list to share, great topic mate
    airfilter for noise
    Stage 2 tune for kicks
    charge and discharge pipe for smoothness
    HR springs for looks and handling a little
    Remus exhaust for the excessive Vroooom
    and they all work great together --- a happy family plus more to come


    worst mod - osir Carbon insert around gear stick
    Volkswagen Mk7 Golf GTI 40Y Clubsport
    Tuned by Tarmac Engineering / Spectune
    @ Bayside Performance Services Cleveland Brisbane

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Mdanrex View Post
      What's been done and what's to follow I'm sure everyone has a list to share, great topic mate
      airfilter for noise
      Stage 2 tune for kicks
      charge and discharge pipe for smoothness
      HR springs for looks and handling a little
      Remus exhaust for the excessive Vroooom
      and they all work great together --- a happy family plus more to come


      worst mod - osir Carbon insert around gear stick
      Recommend HR Springs?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Hallyone View Post
        Recommend HR Springs?

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        Very mate. Apart from being German made, they are German made lol they belong on the car. There are some costly options around however if you look around you can find a real bargain.... Yay
        Volkswagen Mk7 Golf GTI 40Y Clubsport
        Tuned by Tarmac Engineering / Spectune
        @ Bayside Performance Services Cleveland Brisbane

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        • #5
          I was always a lot more 'in love' with my Mk6 than I was my Mk7.

          It was pretty much a stock ride until warranty passed at which point I made the decision to have a play - mods as per the sig, and to be honest it's hard to pick a favourite.. ok so the coils are arguably a bit of a tug although there is enough anecdotal evidence at the time that it minimised any issues that may have arisen from going tuned.

          I will say the one with the most mixed emotions were the springs - it was just the right ride height drop for the look I like and set off the OZs perfectly - but for something that supposedly offered 'stock levels of ride comfort' they did not, and for day to day stuff that grated a little.

          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
            I was always a lot more 'in love' with my Mk6 than I was my Mk7.

            It was pretty much a stock ride until warranty passed at which point I made the decision to have a play - mods as per the sig, and to be honest it's hard to pick a favourite.. ok so the coils are arguably a bit of a tug although there is enough anecdotal evidence at the time that it minimised any issues that may have arisen from going tuned.

            I will say the one with the most mixed emotions were the springs - it was just the right ride height drop for the look I like and set off the OZs perfectly - but for something that supposedly offered 'stock levels of ride comfort' they did not, and for day to day stuff that grated a little.
            Why do you think more fond of the mk6 over mk7?

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            • #7
              As the question was what was your favourite mod I would have to say with both my Polo GTI and my Golf R, bang for buck or continuous smile inducing, it was the stage one tunes provided by Gavin.
              2001 Bora 4 Motion Sport now used by number two son
              2011 Skoda Octavia Scout now with Underground Performance tune
              2010 Jetta 125 tdi dsg for the misses - Impressed
              2006 Polo GTI - Enhanced by some of Gav's magic - Absolutely loving it

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              • #8
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Hallyone View Post
                  Why do you think more fond of the mk6 over mk7?

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                  I've spent a few years mulling over that one and don't have a conclusive answer.

                  Maybe it was just more special back then as the wait list was out 6-9 months depending on what you wanted (in July 2010 you could count on your hands the amount of dealer stock that was in the country and for sale); maybe because it was my first Golf; maybe because I went a lot further in personalising it than I did the Mk7. It just felt like a special place to sit in every time.

                  There is no doubt the Mk7 was a better car. I just never loved it like I did my Mk6.

                  --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                  2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                  2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                  2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                  • #10
                    just tuning for extra power is a must!
                    Current - 2015 Tiguan 155 R-Line.
                    Previous - Jetta MkV 147 Turbo, Viezu Raceday mapped, Carbonio CAI, Quad Exhaust System, R8 Coil pack, Whiteline Swaybar, GTi Steering wheel with paddles, Alloy pedals, RNS510 & Leather.

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                    • #11
                      For my mk6 gti, going K04 was the icing on the cake. To get all that performance from a stock engine is unreal. Does highlight the need for better suspension, better brakes and grippier tyres lol. Also, a decent exhaust is a must so it doesn't sound like a Camry

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                      • #12
                        Stupid question whats K04?

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                        • #13
                          A step up from a K03.

                          The turbo.

                          I found the changed downpipe gave a slight increase in growl which was good for me - and the changed tips made the rear look more aggressive. But I get why some want the full exhaust sound.

                          I grew up on a diet of V8s so a louder Golf was never going to do it for me.

                          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                          • #14
                            Ha ha Diet of V8's

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                            • #15
                              Stage 1 is a cheap upgrade for power and is awesome and all...

                              But for me I'm going to say the Diesel Geek Short Shifter. If I was to replace my car tomorrow I would have already ordered a new one. They really are that good, if you have a manual transmission, buy one.... buy one now. thank me later.

                              An honorable mention also has to go to the sill protectors and little trim insert bit that goes onto the seat height lever thingy (which I don't seem to have photos of). These are usually eBay specials, simple stick on parts, but they really do just finish the car off and make me smile when I see them.

                              In my case the hard part was that the Cabriolet is a two door car, but for a long time the only two door versions of the sill protectors were for the GTI or R... eventually there was one released that just said "Golf".

                              I'll grab a photo later.

                              If it has an engine or heartbeat it's going to cost you.

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