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emanor08
12-03-2010, 02:49 AM
Okay, so I'm new to the car scene and I just got an 03 gti but I want to add things to it to make it better (faster, nicer looking etc...) I just need some suggestions on what sorts of things I can add to this car. where can I look online to find accessories? what could I add on? Thanks again
-car noobie

dc4_wHORE
12-03-2010, 05:26 AM
All depends on what direction you want to go with it. What are your final plans for the car (track, show, etc)?

Cynical 1
12-03-2010, 07:37 AM
www.vwvortex.com is a good place to start.

i personally have used and recommend APR chip, K&N drop in air filter, a Techtonics Tuning downpipe and exhaust.

suspension wise go H&R or Koni...

emanor08
12-05-2010, 04:47 PM
Dc4, I'm planning to chip it, but this my dd so I'm not trying to make it race or anything but i do want it to look clean
cynical, thanks for the website, that place has everything

Mr Egg Rollllll
12-20-2010, 11:03 PM
www.vwvortex.com is a good place to start.

i personally have used and recommend APR chip, K&N drop in air filter, a Techtonics Tuning downpipe and exhaust.

suspension wise go H&R or Koni...

I would stray away from the APR chip as they have a problem burning up frying ECU's. There are 20-30 people suing APR currently. Since it a readily available in the ATL area, REVO is what I'm going with.

KutThroat
12-23-2010, 07:53 AM
APR and REVO are both good chips.. the difference is really only turbo powerband.

sim0nvr6
01-10-2011, 10:44 PM
Vortex will just tell you to put RS' on it and lower it. Look at me :/:P but in all honestly, suspension will be a dramatic change for the vehicle; looks and performance wise.

1.8turbin75
01-28-2011, 08:26 PM
I would stray away from the APR chip as they have a problem burning up frying ECU's. There are 20-30 people suing APR currently. Since it a readily available in the ATL area, REVO is what I'm going with.

I have my car chipped with APR and love it. I have not had any issues other then a coil go bad and diverter go bad.

1.8turbin75
01-28-2011, 08:27 PM
If you want some good ideas try eurotunner.com

br_337
12-02-2012, 08:47 PM
get a Unitronic tune , TURBO XS diverter valve, any 3 " downpipe from Ebay and make yourself short ram intake.
it's a great start !

br_337
12-02-2012, 08:48 PM
stay away from APR and revo crap

roxie911
12-12-2012, 03:02 PM
Meep.