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    04-28-2012 07:33 PM #1
    I just bought a candy white MKVI GTI. I have about 6k to spend. What do you guys suggest my first mods be?

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    04-28-2012 08:51 PM #2
    Coilovers and a nice set of wheels.

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    04-28-2012 09:01 PM #3
    My girlfriend has Raceland Ultimo on her 20th. Do you suggest the same for MKVI?

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    04-28-2012 09:16 PM #4
    I mean if you have 6k to spend get some quality coils like h&r, b&g, or fk's they all go low and ride well.

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    04-28-2012 10:33 PM #6
    Wow.... Must be nice to get a brand new car like a GTI and have 6k to throw at it. Good for you! I know this will get some people angry at me, but I personally dont understand why people would bag a GTI or get coilovers unless you are doing it purely for wow factor in terms of stance and style. The car's factory suspension is brilliant. If I had the extra money, I would likely get a set of springs that minimally lowered the car enough to close some wheel gap while maintaining the original ride. I would want to beef up braking with upgraded rotors and pads then I would uncork the engine. S3 Intercooler, revised turbo outlet pipe from Awe tuning, some sort of intake, a catback exhaust and revised software from APR probably. You may want a stronger clutch. This is just my opinion, but I think its a great way to start. Now have fun in the cosmetics dept.

  7. 04-28-2012 10:59 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by ADeRousselle View Post
    I just bought a candy white MKVI GTI. I have about 6k to spend. What do you guys suggest my first mods be?
    Quote Originally Posted by brownchicken/browncow View Post
    A little bit more and you could of gotten a Golf R and not have to do mods!
    oh yes, back to dealership trade in for R

    or intake and stage 1 and keep rest of money in your pocket

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    04-28-2012 11:08 PM #8
    Well, you have a very valid point. I plan on having a vw family. So perhaps that will be my next choice

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    04-28-2012 11:09 PM #9
    Sounds damn good to me. Thanks for the input.

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    04-28-2012 11:12 PM #10
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  11. 04-29-2012 12:29 AM #11
    Tires that aren't ****.
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    04-29-2012 10:18 AM #12
    I'm in a similar situation with about the same amount to spend. I guess it really depends on whats inportant to you. I am waiting on my exhaust then I will install it along with the K04 & a intercooler, saving the rest for a clutch. Once that is finished, I will begin to do the suspension, sway bar & wheels. This is the opposite of my last build but performance is more important to me than looks, this time around. I'm aware there are several small ticket items needed as well such as a boost gauge, short shift etc. It can get expensive but it's also a great deal of fun. GL which ever route you take.
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  13. 04-29-2012 11:02 AM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by ina04gli1.8t View Post
    I'm in a similar situation with about the same amount to spend. I guess it really depends on whats inportant to you. I am waiting on my exhaust then I will install it along with the K04 & a intercooler, saving the rest for a clutch. Once that is finished, I will begin to do the suspension, sway bar & wheels. This is the opposite of my last build but performance is more important to me than looks, this time around. I'm aware there are several small ticket items needed as well such as a boost gauge, short shift etc. It can get expensive but it's also a great deal of fun. GL which ever route you take.
    You didn't list tires your mod list. Those should be the FIRST thing you get, before you add more power that you won't be able to put down.
    Quote Originally Posted by TechEd View Post
    Long-story-short: Outie5000 is right on all accounts.

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    04-29-2012 04:47 PM #14
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