APR Stage 1 mods

[bullsta]

Thoughts on CAI, TIP and aftermarket DV for a Stage 1 6C GTI.
Car currently APR Stage 1 with manual clutch upgrade only.
Daily driver.
Thanks.

[Sharkie]

CAI and TIP, absolutely recommended. DV is dependent on the tuner, currently have Ecotune Stg 2 on ours and DV was not recommended by the tuner. Stg 2 is mental ....

[The_Hawk]

I'm runing aPR Stage 1 on mine and while not the same motor, but my experience is that a CAI tends to let you hear the spool more while allowing better flow... but having it on or off my car doesn't make a difference I can feel, but definitely hear.
DV doesn't sound different or feel different to me... but it's installed


What is TIP?

[bullsta]

Turbo Inlet Pipe

[bullsta]

Appreciate any advice on best place to buy CAI, TIP and DV.
I used to buy all my MK4 GTI stuff off ECS back in the day.
Prices seem to vary immensely particularly with CAI.
I am after sound definitely so am looking at the open pod system if that is legal in NSW.
DV looking at GFB T9351 DV+ which uses stock solenoid?
Integrated Engineering CAI looks neat too.
Racing Line stuff seems overpriced.
ANY advice really appreciated from any of the VW community.
Thanks

[Sharkie]

Be aware that the TIP from a 2.0TSI EA888.3 does not work with the 1.8TSI EA888.3 in the 6C GTI ....

TIPs for the 2.0 is widely available (including quite good knock-offs of brand names), only a few (and all brand names) are out there for the 1.8 in the 6C. Do not believe any add that claims it fits both 1,8/20TSIs

In the end I had to buy a brand name version.