Hi all,
This is my first post here, so please forgive me if I'm asking oft-repeated questions...
I have a 2017 Alltrack, and although it's a fine little wagon, I had a chance to drive a GTI for a couple of days, and I got quickly addicted to that adrenaline rush from rapidly increasing G-forces during accelerations on the highway.
Yes, I do drive relatively "spirited" as they say, and I find that my Alltrack leaves me wanting.
I'm considering spending money to have my car "tuned" as they say, and possibly upgrade my turbo to the IS38. From what I understand, (which isn't much) that will give me the adrenaline rush I like, and more.
I've decided to number these questions so that folks can respond to particular questions more easily...
1.
I'm guessing that there are so many other considerations, tires, struts, brakes, exhaust, etc. that one needs to consider for "Spirited Driving"?
I don't intend to ever get on a track and drive it like a race car, I really just want to be able to quickly get around those idiots who drive slowly in the left lane... and be on my way,
and perhaps open it up on some nice quiet stretch of highway for an adrenaline fix.
2.
What tuning software is out there that is reliable for my car and its transmission? I know about APR, Unitronic, and Turner. I'm sure there must be more.
Can someone spell out the advantages/disadvantages of different brands like APR, Unitronic, Turner, etc.?
3.
Turbochargers - Is an IS38 just an IS38? I see ads for IS38's, upgraded IS38's, and kits for prices all over the map.
IF I decide to get an IS38, besides software, what else needs to be upgraded/replaced? Are other engine components stressed from higher rpm's and torque?
I'm probably not as picky as some folks would be about torque curves and such, but I also don't want to destroy my engine in the process of creating fun.
Please, if you have some time, school me on the considerations of creating a higher hp car, and what else I should be looking at that I'm probably unaware of.
Thanks for your time, and your advice.
Don
This is my first post here, so please forgive me if I'm asking oft-repeated questions...
I have a 2017 Alltrack, and although it's a fine little wagon, I had a chance to drive a GTI for a couple of days, and I got quickly addicted to that adrenaline rush from rapidly increasing G-forces during accelerations on the highway.
Yes, I do drive relatively "spirited" as they say, and I find that my Alltrack leaves me wanting.
I'm considering spending money to have my car "tuned" as they say, and possibly upgrade my turbo to the IS38. From what I understand, (which isn't much) that will give me the adrenaline rush I like, and more.
I've decided to number these questions so that folks can respond to particular questions more easily...
1.
I'm guessing that there are so many other considerations, tires, struts, brakes, exhaust, etc. that one needs to consider for "Spirited Driving"?
I don't intend to ever get on a track and drive it like a race car, I really just want to be able to quickly get around those idiots who drive slowly in the left lane... and be on my way,
and perhaps open it up on some nice quiet stretch of highway for an adrenaline fix.
2.
What tuning software is out there that is reliable for my car and its transmission? I know about APR, Unitronic, and Turner. I'm sure there must be more.
Can someone spell out the advantages/disadvantages of different brands like APR, Unitronic, Turner, etc.?
3.
Turbochargers - Is an IS38 just an IS38? I see ads for IS38's, upgraded IS38's, and kits for prices all over the map.
IF I decide to get an IS38, besides software, what else needs to be upgraded/replaced? Are other engine components stressed from higher rpm's and torque?
I'm probably not as picky as some folks would be about torque curves and such, but I also don't want to destroy my engine in the process of creating fun.
Please, if you have some time, school me on the considerations of creating a higher hp car, and what else I should be looking at that I'm probably unaware of.
Thanks for your time, and your advice.
Don