Stage 2

[LeonJamie]

Hi all,
Recently I bought a mk1 20vt 180 1.8t. I had a few problems with it when I bought it but now there all fixed.
I'm thinking of going stage 2, but I am unsure what I would need. I have an induction kit (pipecross viper) and a dump valve (baileys) however these where on the car when I bought it.

Could anyone suggest a list of what I'd need and a idea what power id be running?


Cheers guys.

 

[Bobbymk1]

Need a FMIC as well , and u could also get down pipe and cat back system or delete the cat as well, bin the baileys DV and get Forge DV

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I though the baileys were rated up untill 1 bar boost (Ive read that somewhere)?

I would advise:
-fresh n75
-fresh oil
-fresh sparks (ngk)
-FMIC
-3" downpipe decat/sportcat
-2.5" catback
-SFS/Forge Turbo Intake Pipe (TIP)
-Forge/APR DV
-Check for vacuum/boost leaks

 

[aviii]

Thumbs up for the APR R1 DV from me. Been using it for weeks now and it's gooood!

 

[LeonJamie]

Brilliant guys.. Thank you all for your help.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Also dont forget to step up your braking, more power = higher speeds = need for more stopping power

 

[LeonJamie]

I've been looking at cupra R brembo's, but I've been told fitting is a nightmare, spacers are needed etc.. I believe it's easier just to get some updated grooved, drilled brake discs , correct me if I'm wrong?

 

[chrispcupre]

There is a upgrade to 312 mm discs cupra/fr discs I think some earlier cars were 288 mm ,using the same caliper but you will need the carrier bracket also ebc discs and pads are good I have standard oe spec ebc discs and they haven't warped at all and I warped my old APEC discs !


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[chads77]

Hi pal.
stage 2 would require a decent cai. A turbo back exhaust system inc sports cat. And a stage 2 remap.!
Smic is still ok for this power output but a fmic would aid temperatures and give a few extra bhp..!
after this to get more power youd be into serious money ie defo need a fmic as its turbo upgrage time etc.!!! then fuelling etc etc....! Endless list if money isnt an issues...! Get it done.....!!

 

[j976rna]

If your going to start upgrading brakes aswell.have a look at what all that little lot will cost ,map £350, front mount £200, down pipe £100, tip £80, exhaust £300, secondhand brembos £400, you may aswell buy a cupra r, i made the same mistake with my lc180

 

[Ryanisadipper]

Yeah I think I made the mistake of getting a lc and thinking I could make it like a LCR hmmm my plan hasn't gone too well aha


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[LeonJamie]

I looked, but between mine and a cupra R there's £1000 difference on insurance. That's why I got a 1.8t instead.

 

[Bouncerbeater]

I looked, but between mine and a cupra R there's £1000 difference on insurance. That's why I got a 1.8t instead.

But once you declare all the modifications to your insurance company it will go up anyway

 

[jaf2212]

But once you declare all the modifications to your insurance company it will go up anyway

Or find a good insurance company which doesnt put the cost up

 

[Bouncerbeater]

A "good" insurance company ?
Is there such a thing or is it just an urban myth ?


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