[spooks]

Hi guys,

Just got a 52 plate totally stock mkIV V6 4Motion Golf, I have around 1k-2k max to spend on engine mods, suspension, brakes etc. I am looking for a decent increase in bhp, better handling etc. Seens as you guys are in the know and i'm a self confessed noob I thought I would pose the question. What would you do in my situation?

Thanks,

spooks.

 

[hornetrider]

my opinion

leave engine as stock (not much to be gained from a NA engine remap)

coilovers

18s

some other subtle stuff styling wise according to your taste

 

[4motion]

Personally, in order of priority...

(1) sort handling by uprating suspension est ?700-800

(2) AMD remap approx ?400-450

(3) 18" alloys...upto ?1k (second hand, maybe?)

But perhaps I'm a little biased...

 

[spooks]

Are the BBS RC wheels the ones that are on the 25th anniversary edition golf?

 

[reido]

My priority would be.

1. handling

2. exhaust

3. wheels

4. short shift

 

[klauster]

def remap, def suspension, def alloys, after that see what you've got left, or start saving again!

 

[spooks]

Yeh, will get amd stage 1, BBS RC 18" alloys. What suspension do you recommend, will it be a suspension kit? I am a noob so you'll have to explain.

 

[Shaq]

Quote: posted by klauster on 07/04/2005 16:26:25

def remap, def suspension, def alloys, after that see what you've got left, or start saving again!

 

[klauster]

Quote: posted by Shaq on 07/04/2005 16:58:44

Quote: posted by klauster on 07/04/2005 16:26:25

def remap, def suspension, def alloys, after that see what you've got left, or start saving again!

I like your style m8 [8D]

 

[zekegti]

Quote: posted by spooks on 07/04/2005 16:43:29

Yeh, will get amd stage 1, BBS RC 18" alloys. What suspension do you recommend, will it be a suspension kit? I am a noob so you'll have to explain.

If your quick Halfrauds are doing a 20% discount on BBS alloys

 

[Gareth_1.8T]

Some form of coilover suspension to kick things off.

Then the re-map, exhaust and filter.

Finally (if funds still allow) pick up some 18" rims.

 

[andymac]

konigsport coilovers ?500

r32 arbs ?150

mtm replica 18,s ?750

r32 ali trim and knob?230

color code valances ?250

amd remap ?350

thats what i would/have done

 

[EddyH]

As no one else has mentioned them a bargain handling mod for the V64M is R32 ARB's.

I personally don't think you'll get much benefit from engine tuning.

If you want performance over looks go for matched springs and dampers, ARB's, Brembos and light weight 18" alloy wheels such as OZ Superlegeras.

 

[andymac]

cough re-read my post r32 bars

 

[EddyH]

Quote: posted by andymac on 07/04/2005 21:14:46

cough re-read my post r32 bars

Sorry, you posted while I was typing.

 

[spooks]

So... basically I should be getting some konigsport coilovers, amd stage 1 and some 18" wheels of my choice (probably BBS RC's). You guys got any recommendations on the best air induction kits available?

 

[andymac]

standard air box with the insides smoothed out , then use a green cotton filter and replace the stard air input with an 8cm hose

 

[klauster]

The remap made a big difference in power delivery when I had my V6 4mo, only a gain of 20-30bhp but a much smoother power delivery, worth every penny in my opinion...

 

[craigGSI]

Quote: posted by klauster on 08/04/2005 11:55:56

The remap made a big difference in power delivery when I had my V6 4mo, only a gain of 20-30bhp but a much smoother power delivery, worth every penny in my opinion...

only? i would say thats a very good gain from a N/A engine

 

[mark4]

Eibach/H&R springs, R32ARB's - realignment

New brakepads (discs should be fine on a 52 plate)

lightweight 17s with goodyear F1s (18s will prob blow the budget - and are obviously heavier!)

Milltek cat-back exhaust

remap -AmD

That's all you will ever need IMHO.