What did you do to your MKVI today?

[98DUB]

ohhhh, gotcha.

idiot

[Squirrel Nuts]

idiot

whoa, check yo'self before you wreck yo'self, Kellen.

[Squirrel Nuts]

wheels are coming off. one front is going back to CCW and I need a new tire for a rear. swear sometimes I just wanna get rid of this POS car.

[dubb34r]

wheels are coming off. one front is going back to CCW and I need a new tire for a rear. swear sometimes I just wanna get rid of this POS car.

sounds like you've got POS wheels & tires, not car.

[Aonarch]

wheels are coming off. one front is going back to CCW and I need a new tire for a rear. swear sometimes I just wanna get rid of this POS car.

And I thought CCW was the best?





OMG REPS HOW WILL I SEE AT NIGHT???ZZZ!!!

They work perfect and I used Morimoto parts.

[absoluteczech]

wheels are coming off. one front is going back to CCW and I need a new tire for a rear. swear sometimes I just wanna get rid of this POS car.

Do it. I did, except I got a bigger pos

[Aonarch]

Do it. I did, except I got a bigger pos

I warned you?

[SoCalMK6GTI]

I warned you?

Every time I think about buying a mustang I think of you, hell....every time I think about buying half the cars I see....I think of you, you've owned almost all makes and models.

Honestly I guess that gives some perspective on how loyal Volkswagen owners are since you always come back.

[ph03n1x]

Brought it to the stealership cause it was leaking coolant.

They decided to do my 20k service too. Apparently it's taking into tomorrow so I got a sh*t brown Jetta for a loaner. 2.5SEL though. Not too bad.

[tmiw]

Brought it to the stealership cause it was leaking coolant.

They decided to do my 20k service too. Apparently it's taking into tomorrow so I got a sh*t brown Jetta for a loaner. 2.5SEL though. Not too bad.

Bringing my GTI to the dealership tomorrow too. Burning smell from the front right part of the car. Will probably have them look at the dribbling rear windshield while I'm at it.

[ph03n1x]

Bringing my GTI to the dealership tomorrow too. Burning smell from the front right part of the car. Will probably have them look at the dribbling rear windshield while I'm at it.

Damn, I forgot about the rear wiper.

[Turbo_Joe]

And I thought CCW was the best?





OMG REPS HOW WILL I SEE AT NIGHT???ZZZ!!!

They work perfect and I used Morimoto parts.

Which reps are these? More pics?

[Dilutedx]

Hit 18k the other day

[MK6GTI]

Is Stage 3 worth it over K04...? Honest opinions needed.

[SoCalMK6GTI]

Is Stage 3 worth it over K04...? Honest opinions needed.

Too many factors for such a question

- Your wallet size

- your use for the car

- current mods

- money for supporting mods for the Stage III

- how long do you plan on keeping the car

[MK6GTI]

Too many factors for such a question

- Your wallet size

- your use for the car

- current mods

- money for supporting mods for the Stage III

- how long do you plan on keeping the car

- Willing to spend money on both.. just trying to find better performance/dollar deal. H.S Tuning offers $2700 installed for K04 and they are only a couple hours away from me. I can make a day out of it and come back with a K04.

- Come next year, the GTI will not be my daily driver.

- Stage 2 with intake and turboback exhaust. K04 can use all of the mods that I have.

- Stage 3 will require an intercooler and different downpipe/midpipe while I can use the stock intercooler with K04.

- I plan on keeping it for a while and I'll have another daily driver to put the miles on so the GTI won't be racking up 20-25K miles per year.

The K04 puts up some very stout numbers and with Stage 3 I will only be getting about 40 more peak horsepower at the price of ~ $4,000 more if you factor in intercooler and installation. Quite a bit of money if you ask me. To sum it up, does the Stage 3 kit offer a $4,000 increase in performance over the K04... probably not.

[afrost]

- Willing to spend money on both.. just trying to find better performance/dollar deal. H.S Tuning offers $2700 installed for K04 and they are only a couple hours away from me. I can make a day out of it and come back with a K04.

- Come next year, the GTI will not be my daily driver.

- Stage 2 with intake and turboback exhaust. K04 can use all of the mods that I have.

- Stage 3 will require an intercooler and different downpipe/midpipe while I can use the stock intercooler with K04.

- I plan on keeping it for a while and I'll have another daily driver to put the miles on so the GTI won't be racking up 20-25K miles per year.

The K04 puts up some very stout numbers and with Stage 3 I will only be getting about 40 more peak horsepower at the price of ~ $4,000 more if you factor in intercooler and installation. Quite a bit of money if you ask me. To sum it up, does the Stage 3 kit offer a $4,000 increase in performance over the K04... probably not.

I would get an intercooler with the k04.....this last summer was brutal.

[anonymous911]

Too many factors for such a question

- Your wallet size

- your use for the car

- current mods

- money for supporting mods for the Stage III

- how long do you plan on keeping the car

And Save money if you want to do the timing chain replacement with the kit from ECS Tuning to avoid the engine failure.

[prospal]

- Willing to spend money on both.. just trying to find better performance/dollar deal. H.S Tuning offers $2700 installed for K04 and they are only a couple hours away from me. I can make a day out of it and come back with a K04.

- Come next year, the GTI will not be my daily driver.

- Stage 2 with intake and turboback exhaust. K04 can use all of the mods that I have.

- Stage 3 will require an intercooler and different downpipe/midpipe while I can use the stock intercooler with K04.

- I plan on keeping it for a while and I'll have another daily driver to put the miles on so the GTI won't be racking up 20-25K miles per year.

The K04 puts up some very stout numbers and with Stage 3 I will only be getting about 40 more peak horsepower at the price of ~ $4,000 more if you factor in intercooler and installation. Quite a bit of money if you ask me. To sum it up, does the Stage 3 kit offer a $4,000 increase in performance over the K04... probably not.

I think you've sorta answered your own question buddy!

K04 or Stg 3+. Those should be your only options.

[MK6GTI]

I would get an intercooler with the k04.....this last summer was brutal.

Would an S3 intercooler be sufficient or find something a little bit larger?

And Save money if you want to do the timing chain replacement with the kit from ECS Tuning to avoid the engine failure.

Car has about 43K on it right now. Also has extended warranty. Zimmy's thread kinda scares me though.

I think you've sorta answered your own question buddy!

K04 or Stg 3+. Those should be your only options.

Don't talk smack. PM sent.
I realized that after I posted it. 3+ is going to cost big $$ though.

[anonymous911]

Car has about 43K on it right now. Also has extended warranty. Zimmy's thread kinda scares me though.

Yea, I have 42,700 miles as of right now.. I am very concerned about it. I am thinking that I may have the old style tensioner on the right. On the left is the new revised. http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=77

[tmiw]

Dropped the car off at the dealer to have the dribbling windshield fixed and to look into the burning smell. Turns out the latter was a grocery bag that got under my car.

[hussdog426]

Bought one

[SoCalMK6GTI]

Would an S3 intercooler be sufficient or find something a little bit larger?


.

S3 is sufficient but most likely you'll want more power, and then you'll want the APR IC. It's only $999 when on sale, whereas the S3 is $299 shipped. I'd rather put in an IC once and spend the money once then do it all twice. If you're looking at Stage III then you obviously have a slightly obese wallet, I'd just get an APR IC and call it a day. It's best to just get all the little stuff out of the way before deciding on a K04 or a BT setup.


Bud has the S3 IC's for $299 shipped to your doorstep in case anyone was curious




Also, how exactly do TSB's work? If VW puts one out then isn't your dealership obligated to apply that TSB to your car? Or do problems/issues have to arise first? If you can just have the TSB applied, then get the TSB number from Zimmy and have your dealer do the timing chain tensioner TSB and you're good to go.
(again, not sure how that works though)

[prospal]

S3 is sufficient but most likely you'll want more power, and then you'll want the APR IC. It's only $999 when on sale, whereas the S3 is $299 shipped. I'd rather put in an IC once and spend the money once then do it all twice. If you're looking at Stage III then you obviously have a slightly obese wallet, I'd just get an APR IC and call it a day. It's best to just get all the little stuff out of the way before deciding on a K04 or a BT setup.


Bud has the S3 IC's for $299 shipped to your doorstep in case anyone was curious




Also, how exactly do TSB's work? If VW puts one out then isn't your dealership obligated to apply that TSB to your car? Or do problems/issues have to arise first? If you can just have the TSB applied, then get the TSB number from Zimmy and have your dealer do the timing chain tensioner TSB and you're good to go.
(again, not sure how that works though)

If you plan to stick with the K04 though, will you notice any difference between the APR and S3 IC? It gets to maybe 100ºF here in NY/NJ during the summer months.

I totally agree with you, do it once, do it right, but if the APR is overkill for the K04 application, I have no problem saving the $700.

[prospal]

Bought one

You got the TDI? What made you trade in?

[hussdog426]

You got the TDI? What made you trade in?

Yep, got the tdi. Gas was killing me in the gti so, I decided I need something better

[Squirrel Nuts]

Yep, got the tdi. Gas was killing me in the gti so, I decided I need something better

bagging the TDI too?

[hussdog426]

bagging the TDI too?

Eventually I will, but for now just taillights

[choey]

Yep, got the tdi. Gas was killing me in the gti so, I decided I need something better

How far is your commute to work?


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[MK6GTI]

S3 is sufficient but most likely you'll want more power, and then you'll want the APR IC. It's only $999 when on sale, whereas the S3 is $299 shipped. I'd rather put in an IC once and spend the money once then do it all twice. If you're looking at Stage III then you obviously have a slightly obese wallet, I'd just get an APR IC and call it a day. It's best to just get all the little stuff out of the way before deciding on a K04 or a BT setup.

Bud has the S3 IC's for $299 shipped to your doorstep in case anyone was curious

If you plan to stick with the K04 though, will you notice any difference between the APR and S3 IC? It gets to maybe 100ºF here in NY/NJ during the summer months.

I totally agree with you, do it once, do it right, but if the APR is overkill for the K04 application, I have no problem saving the $700.

Thanks guys.

S3 intercooler is probably more than sufficient for the K04 and how I drive. (I don't track the car and it doesn't get crazy hot here in MI)

[hussdog426]

How far is your commute to work?


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Not far 13 miles each way, but I do day trips and burn to much gas. Needed something better

[choey]

Not far 13 miles each way, but I do day trips and burn to much gas. Needed something better

Damn I do 45 each way and a lot of weekend trips I average about 30. When I had my mkv tdi I was only getting like 35-38 mpg all highway


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[hussdog426]

Damn I do 45 each way and a lot of weekend trips I average about 30. When I had my mkv tdi I was only getting like 35-38 mpg all highway


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Really, well I can't keep spending over $4 a gallon for premium

[prospal]

Really, well I can't keep spending over $4 a gallon for premium

diesel isn't much cheaper LOL