Tuning / performance update

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springs

Any of you guys that have fitted up H&R springs noticed any drop in height after a few months? I'm guessing that the progressive rate design of these springs will result in some additional settling after a while.

[sama13]

Hi Clip,

I installed the H&R ones and didn't notice a difference after some months after, I never took measures to be honest if there was a chance of some mm's after using them.

[Pullstarter]

I did measures was about a further 5mm drop after 3 months. As it stands now its 35mm lower at the front and 39mm at the rear.

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I did measures

Of course you did - thanks, I thought they might.

[Pullstarter]

Have yours arrived yet John?

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Have yours arrived yet John?

yeh mate, fitted up last week. Very happy Surprised at how well it rides, better than the stocks over the short bumps. Certainly flattened out the cornering and is more flickable to boot.

Now if I could just find someone to make me up a CAI, I'd be a happy boy

[Pullstarter]

Certainly improves the ride, I noticed the steering was a lot sharper too I think a big fat Nuespeed rear swaybar may be in order though

[Sharkie]

yeh mate, fitted up last week. Very happy Surprised at how well it rides, better than the stocks over the short bumps. Certainly flattened out the cornering and is more flickable to boot.

Now if I could just find someone to make me up a CAI, I'd be a happy boy

Where did you get it fitted John?

And on the intake, I'll show you mine (went in this weekend) and costs very little. Sounds good. I'll be testing it to see how it stacks up, as I like the Carbonio and have that in mind as an alternative option .....

BTW .... APR sales usually on in December, so keep an eye out and save a few $$$ on it ....

[Pullstarter]

The Carbonio is a very nice piece of kit but I just can't justify that kind of money.

Have also been thinking about an exhaust but worried about getting a drony, loud POS so I'll have to think about it.

[Sharkie]

The Carbonio is a very nice piece of kit but I just can't justify that kind of money.

Yep, it is a bit pricey, I'm also tossing up between a few other things so it can wait until I know for sure I want it or am happy with what I've got now.

Have also been thinking about an exhaust but worried about getting a drony, loud POS so I'll have to think about it.

Had a good look underneath when mine was @ APR for the gbox insert. Biggest improvement will be had from a down-pipe. Rest of the exhaust actually not too bad. APR waiting to see what the demand is like before committing to any exhaust products.

Currently about 20 APR chipped TSIs in Oz and about 10 Oettinger chipped TDIs ....... so the market potential is small ......

I have a nice exhaust on the RAV4 and have to admit that the drone (even though its not too loud) can get to you on long distances .....

For that very reason will I only do a downpipe on the Tig if and when it becomes available.

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hmmm, I'd really love to do a Stage 3 set up. I'm thinking I'll probably play with this car for a few years so would be worth it. But seems it might not even be available here

[team_v]

I thought Guy said they were working on a Stage 3 kit for the tig.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=353504&highlight=stage#post353504

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Where did you get it fitted John?

And on the intake, I'll show you mine (went in this weekend) and costs very little. Sounds good. I'll be testing it to see how it stacks up, as I like the Carbonio and have that in mind as an alternative option .....

Got them fitted at Maroochy Car Care. A mate of mine reminded me that John, the owner, was one of the best on the coast (don't know why I didn't think of him before - he's a very smart guy and particularly good at diagnostics).

sharkie - be interested in what you think about your intake.

Simon, what do reckon about yours now you've had it in for a while?

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I thought Guy said they were working on a Stage 3 kit for the tig.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=353504&highlight=stage#post353504

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I can only live in hope team v! But I understand if there's little or no demand, then doesn't make sense.

[team_v]

I can only live in hope team v! But I understand if there's little or no demand, then doesn't make sense.

I guess there wouldn't be that many people wanting to upgrade their tig as it isn't really a performance vehicle, a GTI is more suitable.

The only extra problem would be the expenses to upgrade the rest of the car for the huge power increases.
You would need an intake, fuel pump, brakes, engine mounts, clutch and exhaust etc to be upgraded.