VW GTI just pulled on me
02-03-2006, 06:44 AM
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VW GTI just pulled on me
GTI with ricer exhaust just walked on me from 30-80... I have '05 1.8L s/c with K&N. Any thoughts on next steps to add power? Headders/pully/chip... anyone have real benefit (dyno results whould be awesome) or experience with these mods? Please help.
02-03-2006, 06:49 AM
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Best option: Trade up to the '06 C350. There are no mods that will significantly improve the performance of the 1.8L. Some have claimed to be working on pulleys, chips, etc. Have yet to see firm numbers.
Otherwise, come to accept that the C230K is a great car, but not well suited for the stoplight drags.
On the positive side, my Benz hasn't been to the stealership 1/4 as many times as the wife's Passat. Rest assured you'll be passing by the GTI while it's on the lift in the near future . . .
Otherwise, come to accept that the C230K is a great car, but not well suited for the stoplight drags.
On the positive side, my Benz hasn't been to the stealership 1/4 as many times as the wife's Passat. Rest assured you'll be passing by the GTI while it's on the lift in the near future . . .
02-03-2006, 08:27 AM
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2005 C230K
I stayed dead even with a Ford Focus zx4....from 20 to about 120......he had a body kit and exhaust and that was all i could see...........He couldnt take me and I couldnt take him.
02-03-2006, 11:18 AM
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You guys are right, there is no replacement for displacement!
I was a lil disappointed with the VW pulling on me, understanding I would NEVER drop my benzo to get one of those lunchboxes. I don't really drag race, but lately everyone keeps stepping to me with their rice-mobiles around town. I think they are sweating the benzo and want to talk crap.
Thanks for the feedback; I am still very interested to see dyno numbers for anyone that has done headers/pulley/chip mods on the 1.8L.... until I get another $10G's to get the 350 sport.
I was a lil disappointed with the VW pulling on me, understanding I would NEVER drop my benzo to get one of those lunchboxes. I don't really drag race, but lately everyone keeps stepping to me with their rice-mobiles around town. I think they are sweating the benzo and want to talk crap.
Thanks for the feedback; I am still very interested to see dyno numbers for anyone that has done headers/pulley/chip mods on the 1.8L.... until I get another $10G's to get the 350 sport.
02-03-2006, 11:33 AM
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'05 C230SS 6MT, 1966 Triumph TR4a IRS, Shelby Cobra 427 Supercharged
If its the 1.8T GTI, you can very easily and cheaply get it to over 200HP. I have a friend who got his to ~280, but outside it looks stock unless you happent to notice the bigger IC.
SLKfan had custom headers made up and he got it dyno'd. He went from 154 RWHP to 172RWHP about a 20HP gain. Would it be safe to assume that Kleemann did some testing that a custom shop does not have access to. In which case maybe their 25 HP claims are true?
SLKfan had custom headers made up and he got it dyno'd. He went from 154 RWHP to 172RWHP about a 20HP gain. Would it be safe to assume that Kleemann did some testing that a custom shop does not have access to. In which case maybe their 25 HP claims are true?
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hahaha ah thats great that a dub pulled on ya. But why are we callin it a rice mobile?..I had a gti and with all my engine mods, it could easily pull on others. So dont be mad that a cheaper, easier to build-up car beat the tank that we drive. And just for reference- heres my old gti. BTW the body kit was all imported from Germany for those of you who are gonna jump the gun on the body kit.
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friends 02 gti cant even touch my coupe
The C230 sportcoupe with the supercharged I4 would have a harder time.
02-03-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by C-Dub
GTI with ricer exhaust just walked on me from 30-80... I have '05 1.8L s/c with K&N. Any thoughts on next steps to add power? Headders/pully/chip... anyone have real benefit (dyno results whould be awesome) or experience with these mods? Please help.
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thats why im Dub 4 life
02-03-2006, 12:48 PM
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[QUOTE=C-Dub]GTI with ricer exhaust just walked on me from 30-80... I have '05 1.8L s/c with K&N. Any thoughts on next steps to add power?[QUOTE]
Ever hear of downshifting ?
Ever hear of downshifting ?
02-03-2006, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jkw
Dude,
How much weight can you really shed?
I bet not enough to make a difference.
Jkw
How much weight can you really shed?
I bet not enough to make a difference.
Jkw
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I'm currently undergoing a few weight reductions? I wonder how I'd do .
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05' C230 Kompressor SS Mars Red 6speed--1990 300D 5speed
yeah my brothers 2003 GTI 1.8T totally rapes me whenever we race 
but he also has nuespeed- chip, intake, exhaust which adds up to around 220-235hp but whatever my car looks sexxier haha
but he also has nuespeed- chip, intake, exhaust which adds up to around 220-235hp but whatever my car looks sexxier haha
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What are YOU having done? A gastric bypass surgery? If I wire your jaw shut you will definitely lose at least 25-50lbs in a couple months on a liquid diet. J/K :p
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dammit pshek: start a thread for us about your C32 project and developments!
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02-03-2006, 04:23 PM
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C230 WZ - Six Speed
Uhmmm where to start... I have a 6-speed, so yeah I know how to downshift. 
I am rowing my gearbox daily, beeeoootch
Capt Nemo o2 stated the GTI is 1.8L too... so I have power envy, not displacement envy...
Although, a W203 with a bigger powerplant...
AdamVax, I think you hit it right where I am on this...
It just doesn't feel right for a GTI to hang with my benzo like that...
I am rowing my gearbox daily, beeeoootch Capt Nemo o2 stated the GTI is 1.8L too... so I have power envy, not displacement envy...
Although, a W203 with a bigger powerplant...
AdamVax, I think you hit it right where I am on this...
It just doesn't feel right for a GTI to hang with my benzo like that...
02-03-2006, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
hahaha ah thats great that a dub pulled on ya. But why are we callin it a rice mobile?..I had a gti and with all my engine mods, it could easily pull on others. So dont be mad that a cheaper, easier to build-up car beat the tank that we drive. And just for reference- heres my old gti. BTW the body kit was all imported from Germany for those of you who are gonna jump the gun on the body kit.
02-03-2006, 07:59 PM
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2005 Obsidian Black C230 Komp Sports Sedan, 2006 Iridium Silver ML350 SUV
my friends 02 GTI is pretty fast dood
1.8T w/ intake, downpipe, exhaust manifold, eurocode chip
VW and Audi is a mod-friendly car.
1.8T w/ intake, downpipe, exhaust manifold, eurocode chip
VW and Audi is a mod-friendly car.
02-03-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
hahaha ah thats great that a dub pulled on ya. But why are we callin it a rice mobile?..I had a gti and with all my engine mods, it could easily pull on others. So dont be mad that a cheaper, easier to build-up car beat the tank that we drive. And just for reference- heres my old gti. BTW the body kit was all imported from Germany for those of you who are gonna jump the gun on the body kit.
The roll bars inside look nice. You must have spent a good fortune on it.
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Originally Posted by AdamVax
yeah my brothers 2003 GTI 1.8T totally rapes me whenever we race but he also has nuespeed- chip, intake, exhaust which adds up to around 220-235hp but whatever my car looks sexxier haha
but he also has nuespeed- chip, intake, exhaust which adds up to around 220-235hp but whatever my car looks sexxier haha
