[Hunta518]

I have had my GTI for about 2 weeks now, and I would really like to add some mods to it. Does anybody have any suggestion of what to do to modify my 06 GTI with a budget of around $1000? In terms of preformance


Thanks guys

 

[10bv01]

APR Chip, I think that it's the best performance upgrade for under $1000.

here's the site for you.

http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/ecu_upgrade_mkvgti.html

 

[GTI MKV]

APR chip is pretty weak comapred to the other chips

 

[Hunta518]

what do i do wen I bring it in for the 5k tune up, i know it voids the warranty, neway to hide it?

 

[Gunny]

You need to spend some time reading the chip forum. make sure to keep the stock program, and get a remote. Before wheeling into the dealer, change back to stock.

 

[blackgti06]

As long as you get the 2 programs your in the clear. You really dont need to worry about it

 

[GTI MKV]

honestly i brought mine to the dealership to get the 5k service and they didnt ask me anything about a chip. i actually talked to a dealer inside later and he said that sometimes they will ask you to sign a paper asking if they can re-flash yer ECU but if you have a chip you are allowed to say no... so really yer warranty is voided if they suspect a chip or they are pretty sure you have one. the only way it will void it is if something breaks because of it (like the turbo).

 

[dsgti]

...and if the turbo (or anything else) breaks, couldn't you just set the ECU back to stock and then they'll never know? (i'm also thinking about a chip in the near future.)