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IS20 & IS38 Turbo Upgrade Octavia 5E 2018 1.8 TSi DQ200

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Hi,

 

So I recently bought a 2018 Skoda Octavia, the facelift version, the 1.8 TSI with the infamous DSG7 box. I bought this car specifically for modifying it into a speed rocket in the very near future. Just running the car in to make sure everything works as one would expect. (The VRS is very expensive in my country, not worth the difference in price)

 

I need some advice on what upgrades to do on the car looking at the limitations of the gearbox. I have to upgrade the brakes, the turbo, the suspension, the rims and tyres, exhaust, intake and so on. I will be doing it in parts to experience the benefit of each upgrade to really understand the dynamics of this car as well as cars in general.Now, I can get my hands on an IS38 turbo that has done only 3k miles with a CTS downpipes for a fairly good price locally. But upon reading the limitations of the DSG7 I have to reconsider. 

 

I wanted to address the gearbox issues first so as to not incur further more expensive damage to other parts. Now going buying 400NM of torque is not advisable on the dry clutches and therein lies my problem. Should I attempt to upgrade the clutch? Will the other components of the DSG take the strain of >450NM of torque or is it just the clutch that needs my attention. I see many people doing similar mods to the car but limiting the torque to 400 for this box. Locally, there is an APR authorised shop in my area and most works will be carried out by them. 

 

Any suggestions are welcome :)

 

Thanks guys. Cheers!

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