Buying Performance parts for Gti polo

[GoLfMan]

Hi Midnightmods

ever thought of doing aftermarket intercooler kits/turbo plumbing kits for the TDI range?

You'd be a first to do that, not even the major overseas competitors have stage 2 kits or any other 'bolt on' style mods for the diesel boys.

just a though

[Kai]

Hi Midnightmods

ever thought of doing aftermarket intercooler kits/turbo plumbing kits for the TDI range?

You'd be a first to do that, not even the major overseas competitors have stage 2 kits or any other 'bolt on' style mods for the diesel boys.

just a though

I bet you'd be one of the only people to ever want one aswell.

Probably why no one makes them.

[Blitzen]

I bet you'd be one of the only people to ever want one aswell.

Probably why no one makes them.

Maybe in Australia, but the modified Diesel scene is getting bigger all the time, especially in Europe, and he may want to expand and export overseas at some stage.

[SoVeReIgN]

I'd skip the 1.8t and go straight for the 2L TFSI in the Golf GTI.

The 20V 1.8t has been around for years and years and years (Audi A4 1994 iirc) and the polo will probably be the last car to use it.

The Golf engine will continue (with minor tweaks) well into the MK6 model range (And associated Audis/Seats/Skodas) ie - Any part development you do will potentially have a larger and expanding market.

And Golfs are just coming out of warranty and being modded, most cars the 1.8t use aren't worth the $$ to spend serious mod money.

But then again - I personally welcome cheaper Aussie made mods for the 1.8t rather than rediculously expensive-for-no-reason imported brands.

[gregozedobe]

re Golf 2.0 TFSI (also badged as TSI) engines - the old motor (timing belt) is very likely to be replaced by a new version with cam chains and other changes (IIRC the engine code is CCTA and the 1.8 version is EA888 ). These new 2.0 motors are already being supplied in Golf GTIs in the US (and possibly other markets as well). Here is a link to the vortex forum for the new motor:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=1081

There are a lot of the old version of the motor around (the GTI was a very popular Golf model), but it might be prudent to consider the migration strategy for the new motor too.

[Midnightmods]

Thanks for the replies guys

Yes I looked at the TDI (was going to get one myself) but as said tiny market if any would be keen on something like this. So its not worth me buying the car, BUT if someone was in Melbourne Aus, I would be able to put together a kit and make a small amount of them.


I was looking at the golf GTI, Im new to the euro market so my knowage is very low in whats good and what not.