Just got my GLi any recommendations?!

[BAMFGTi]

Just got my GLi a few months ago i'm looking to keep it mostly stock
Unfortunatly the previous owner didnt treat it well so im trying to bring this GLi where its suppose to be Hopefully You guys can help and recomend some things thanks
Things i have done already
-Timing belt/water pump
-Roof Racks
-Nuespeed short shifter
-HIDS lights
-Injen Intake
Things i want to do to it
1. Get the front lip valance
2. Drilled rotors
3. Blowoff valve
4. Passenger side mirror in Blue Lagoon
5. Sway bars
6. Aristos rims (Keeping the RCs just switch them around every once in a while)
7. Im still thinking about another exhaust or just keeping the OEM
so those are about it, if you have any of those things let me know or any suggestions or recommendations just me know what you think thanks

[Dnuge720]

welcome. no coilovers or air ride?

[Zach!]

Fix everything wrong with it, then mod it

[BAMFGTi]

welcome. no coilovers or air ride?

thanks yeah i was thinking about coilovers but not sure which ones either not looking to slam it but drop it down an inch or two

Fix everything wrong with it, then mod it

yeah i fixed i few things before i started the mods the engine and tran is perfect now,(timing belt/water pump and o2 sensor) no mechanical problem any more but my first priority is getting that front lip lol

[Nextion]

Welcome

I'd get: front valance, coilovers, and spacers.
Instead of a blow off valve, buy a diverter valve since our engines are made to use DV instead of BOV.

[LGDUBR]

Welcome

I'd get: front valance, coilovers, and spacers.
Instead of a blow off valve, buy a diverter valve since our engines are made to use DV instead of BOV.

lol you beat me to the punch!! Yes, absolutely get a DV and not a BOV. If you buy some sort of cold-air intake, your DV will honestly sound just like a BOV anyway so you don't need one. My Hyperboost HX DV is as loud as any BOV I've ever heard.

[VWMK4GLl]

lol you beat me to the punch!! Yes, absolutely get a DV and not a BOV. If you buy some sort of cold-air intake, your DV will honestly sound just like a BOV anyway so you don't need one. My Hyperboost HX DV is as loud as any BOV I've ever heard.

Are you using your stock TIP with your DV? I used to be able to hear my R1 DV but after i upgraded to the APR TIP Im not able to hear it anymore. Maybe cuz of the silicone which is thicker makes it impossible for any chirps to come out....

[GLI_pg]

Welcome

I'd get: front valance, coilovers, and spacers.
Instead of a blow off valve, buy a diverter valve since our engines are made to use DV instead of BOV.

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[SB_GLI]

timing belt asap so you enjoy all of your mods for miles to come.

[VeeAr6NJ]

Drop it on coils or bags

[BAMFGTi]

Welcome

I'd get: front valance, coilovers, and spacers.
Instead of a blow off valve, buy a diverter valve since our engines are made to use DV instead of BOV.

yeah the front valance is my first priority the gli just doesnt look like a gli without it lol
which coilovers do you suggest i dont want to slam it just want to lower it an inch or two
thnks

lol you beat me to the punch!! Yes, absolutely get a DV and not a BOV. If you buy some sort of cold-air intake, your DV will honestly sound just like a BOV anyway so you don't need one. My Hyperboost HX DV is as loud as any BOV I've ever heard.

lol alright now im diffenitly getting the DV instead of BOW
thanks guys

[BAMFGTi]

timing belt asap so you enjoy all of your mods for miles to come.

Yup the timing Belt was the first thing i did when i got the car along with the water pump
thanks

Drop it on coils or bags

which coils do you suggest if just want to drop it an inch or maybe two?
thnks

[dubbin_24-7]

^^ i have B&G RS2s on my 20th and love them!! high recommend

[Markg813]

I'd recommend going with a diverter valve rather than a blow-off valve.

[BAMFGTi]

^^ i have B&G RS2s on my 20th and love them!! high recommend

do you have pics of it i would love to check it out

[dubbin_24-7]

do you have pics of it i would love to check it out

will post a picture tomorrow.

[ECS Tuning]

Congrats on your new GLI!

Check out our MKIV GLI page -

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[dubbin_24-7]

do you have pics of it i would love to check it out

can go a lot lower! still have about 1.5in- 2in of threads left. on i think setting 14 (not sure). rides awesome! money well spent.

[BAMFGTi]

Congrats on your new GLI!

Check out our MKIV GLI page -

Click Here

Thanks ill check it out

can go a lot lower! still have about 1.5in- 2in of threads left. on i think setting 14 (not sure). rides awesome! money well spent.

WOW Nice gti by the way and yup thats exactly how low i want mine thanks big help

[GEAngulo09]

Did u do the timing belt yourself? Also, what problems was it giving you, why did u change the o2 sensor?

[jreed1337]

nice GLI!

start with the front valance, it makes all the difference in the world, takes it from a regular old jetta to a GLI. lol

I have this BOV.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...BOV/ES1832064/

it is a hybrid, it recirculates as well as releases to the atmosphere. it sounds badass and does the job a DV does so you wont trip CELs.

good luck with the build process! =)

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks ill check it out

Let me know if you have any questions!

Andy

[xrichNJ]

Fix everything wrong with it, then mod it

this is how you achieve ultimate ballerness^

and unless have big turbo plans, stick to a diverter valve. these engines are designed with them, so stick to it, or else youll run lean in vacuum, and get CEL's.

[ina04gli1.8t]

Please lower it

[BAMFGTi]

Did u do the timing belt yourself? Also, what problems was it giving you, why did u change the o2 sensor?

yeah i did the timing belt myself and it had a code so i changed the sensor

[BAMFGTi]

nice GLI!

start with the front valance, it makes all the difference in the world, takes it from a regular old jetta to a GLI. lol

I have this BOV.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...BOV/ES1832064/

it is a hybrid, it recirculates as well as releases to the atmosphere. it sounds badass and does the job a DV does so you wont trip CELs.

good luck with the build process! =)

I have the front valance now i just need to paint it now and install it no more regular jetta look lol
thanks

[BAMFGTi]

this is how you achieve ultimate ballerness^

and unless have big turbo plans, stick to a diverter valve. these engines are designed with them, so stick to it, or else youll run lean in vacuum, and get CEL's.

alright thanks big help thanks

Please lower it

yup im planning to
lowering about 2 inches

[GEAngulo09]

yeah i did the timing belt myself and it had a code so i changed the sensor

but were you getting unsteady rpm or jumpy rpms at red light, stop or just idle??
How hard, or was it difficult the timing belt?

[rybacs]

Forget the neuspeed Ss
When your ready get a Forge front/back & side/side short shift kit.
It's the best, the best ...

[20thGTIMAN]

GL

[rybacs]

ECStuning timing belt kit is a must.
Lightweight pulleys on top of what ur gonna be changing anyway.
I felt a undeniable gain

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...lt_Kit/ES5139/

[mapleleaf979]

can go a lot lower! still have about 1.5in- 2in of threads left. on i think setting 14 (not sure). rides awesome! money well spent.

sweet looking JB With the setting that low does it still absorb bumps better than OEM suspension? Thanks

[GEAngulo09]

yeah i did the timing belt myself and it had a code so i changed the sensor

any good diy out there for the timing belt, i bought the kit for the "ultimate lightweight pulley kit" so i need to change the pulleys, any good diy out there?

[GEAngulo09]

ECStuning timing belt kit is a must.
Lightweight pulleys on top of what ur gonna be changing anyway.
I felt a undeniable gain

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...lt_Kit/ES5139/

thats the one i got, but i wanna do it myself but if not someone i can take it to? any recommendations in so cal?

[3Dachs]

any good diy out there for the timing belt, i bought the kit for the "ultimate lightweight pulley kit" so i need to change the pulleys, any good diy out there?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2840728

I just replaced my water pump and TB this weekend using this DIY.