Picking up a 2008 Mk2 2.0t VRS estate tonight, anything worth doing to improve it?

[broona]

As per the title, the car looks to be in very good condition and only needs a pair of front tyres, so I'll be ordering a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's over the weekend from Camskill who have them in for £175 delivered, unless anyone's seen them cheaper?

 

Is there anything that can be done to improve the car without spending ridiculous money, always worth asking when getting a different car? Cheers.

 

EDIT: Also, what's the easiest way to enable MP3 playback from a USB pen? Will I need an aftermarket stereo?

Edited 18 September, 2014 by broona

[myheartbeatsfortwo]

Get a RARB, white line or H&R... Well worth the money

[myheartbeatsfortwo]

Just buy a Bolero stereo off here for around £150 and use the SD card slot. Or buy a Columbus if you want nav...

[broona]

Thanks for the replies, I was tempted by a remap until I drove it home, it feels much more 'instant' than the 1.8t, and it seems faster too, so I think I'll just leave it be!

 

Bolero sounds like a plan, will go have a look for one now...

[Guest]

Try lovetyres for a competitive price.

As for improvements, just close your eyes and pretend it's an RS6 :-)

[broona]

PS, it's got xenon headlights too, that wasn't mentioned in the description, were they a standard factory fit or optional extra?

[rob_e]

option.

[vonbeck]

Just buy a Bolero stereo off here for around £150 and use the SD card slot. Or buy a Columbus if you want nav...

i happen to have one for sale  with all the surrounds check out my ad in the classified section  :sun:

[blueR36]

Forge short shifter transforms the gearchange if you don't want to go down remap route or spend much

[broona]

Just found out I've got an AUX in port under the centre arm rest, I'll just dig out my old Sansa Clip+ and connect that up for now!

[nickguzzi]

+1 on the RARB. 

 

Checkout the tyre wear, its likely an alignment will improve things steering/handling wise. 

I have it done every tyre change, and get much improved milage which pays for it. 

That's both tyre and fuel btw.

[old newbie2]

Thanks for the replies, I was tempted by a remap until I drove it home, it feels much more 'instant' than the 1.8t, and it seems faster too, so I think I'll just leave it be!

 

Bolero sounds like a plan, will go have a look for one now...

IMVHO, a good remap might be an investment, (!), it can improve fuel consumption as well as performance.

 

 

DC  

[nickguzzi]

Yup, I found that too.  Really transforms the car's performance.

But a "good" remap isn't so cheap, and may highlight the need for a new clutch/flywheel.

[sessions]

would you guys suggest a rarb for a hatch too??

[brad1.8T]

Sure!

You can tighten up the existing unit about 10% for free if you're handy with tools / drill. It's not much when you consider that +2mm = 50% stiffness increase but it's better than nothing.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/309101-diy-a-tiny-bit-more-stiffness-from-the-stock-rear-arb/