$800 for mods. suggestions?

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hjohns

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an APR chip is a must. that's $500. Now, with the remaining 300, should I:
1. save an extra 50 and go with the Adrenalin BOV
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2. go with a forge/bailey DV (which is better?) and then have some $ left for say a TIP (neuspeed or abt?)
3. something else (fill in the space!)
I was favoring 2. myself. Just one question-is a TIP a tough install? i've done the evoms CAI, the adrenalin BOV (on a friend's car) and short shifter in the past as well as removing my entire front bumper so I am fairly competent mechanically. Is a TIP out of my league?
Your suggestions/help is greatly appreciated

[Modified by hjohns, 7:30 AM 4-12-2002]

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

Buy an Upsolute for $325 and throw the rest into a 2.5" exhaust.

If APR is a must-have, then see if you can swing a 2.5" or 3" downpipe and high-flow cat. I really don't know how much they go for though. Otherwise go for the TIP or new DV. Don't bother with a BOV. If you really need the sound, get a new DV and then buy a CAI later. It'll sound just as good.

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

APR, Neuspeed TIP, Forge DV
When more money comes in, DP/exhaust.

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (Jman5000)

GIAC, Bailey and TIP

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

The DV on the 02 is fine. I have been chipped for over 10k and NO problems with my DV whatsoever. Save the Bailey for later. Get an exhaust. Or better yet get a suspension to handle all that new found power

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

Go for the APR and a Neuspeed TIP, man. Jasonhouse1.8t recently did a GB on the TIP, and if memory serves me right, there was this guy who called this week (the GB is over like 2 weeks ago) and Anthony from GreedSpeed was still willing to let him buy the TIP at the GB price (US$151 shipped, compared to US$199 regular) if you tell him you're from VW Vortex. I mean, you have nothing to loose to give him a buzz.
Here is a link to a TIP installation guide:
http://www.18turbo.com/bmc-cda-tip.html
Check it out and see if this is something you think you can handle.
-Rick

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (Traum)

I'm all about show, so I say go with APR or UP chip can't loose with either, then get the BOV...the sound is sooo sweet
btw do you get some hp gain with the tip?

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (Jman5000)

quote:[HR][/HR]APR, Neuspeed TIP, Forge DV
When more money comes in, DP/exhaust.[HR][/HR]​

That would be my recommendation as well if APR is your choice.
Unless you're getting a deal, your APR will end up being more than $500 when you include install and any extra programs for EMCS.

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

Biased answer-
If I had a stock golf and $800 to spend:
$325 UP chip
$325 UP 3" SS DP/HF cat combo
$140 Forge DV
$10 Pizza hut large one topping
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$800

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (jim wilson)

yea you have to think about food right. Hey your going to need a nice refreshing 3 liter of Mountain Dew also. So thats like 2 more dollars, maybe we can go with a medium pizza so that we can afford the drink.

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (jim wilson)

quote:[HR][/HR]Biased answer-
If I had a stock golf and $800 to spend:
$325 UP chip
$325 UP 3" SS DP/HF cat combo
$140 Forge DV
$10 Pizza hut large one topping
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$800 [HR][/HR]​

hey jim, which topping?

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (01silverGTI)

Biased answer-
If I had a stock golf and $800 to spend:
$325 UP chip
$325 UP 3" SS DP/HF cat combo
$140 Forge DV
$10 Pizza hut large one topping
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$800
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The Upsolute 3" Downpipe is 325 with the high flow cat?
That's pretty cheap!
Any fitment, rubbing, quality issues?
Thanks!

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

What kind of suspension setup do you have?? maybe $300 would be well spent on some springs....or maybe you could get the TIP at group buy price..then by some springs off ebay or from a fellow vortexer for $150...maybe http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

see

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=261212 H & R sport springs $150

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (hjohns)

149 for the stock chip option with APR.
That is 648. So with rest of money you can get Forge DV.

 

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Re: $800 for mods. suggestions? (SlvrBllt)

Quote:
GIAC, Bailey and TIP
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How do you figure all that for $800? The GIAC alone after tax, and with a OEM module (which everyone should do) is @640, then your TIP is at least 160 if youre lucky enough to get in the GB. There's $800 right there. Id say you could get GIAC and one or the other...I like Bailey BTW.