Figuringitout
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Hi Everyone. First post. I am picking up a GTI 16 Autobahn w/PP and DSG/w35k miles next week and was doing a little research before I get it. Looking at some other threads it seems that EQT and stratified are quite the tunes to be using for stage 1 and more? I previously had an MK6 I had to get rid of, I was on a unitronic Stage 2 before I parted ways. COBB was new on the scene then just a couple years ago.
Correct me if I am wrong, but these tunes from stratified and/or EQT are files you can load to the AP after purchase? It looks like the COBB AP is a good foundation to start with if you are starting fresh? Comparing the numbers of the OTS Cobb maps, they don't really compare to the numbers that are seen on stratified's pages or even EQT's. Lets say I went with one or the other's tunes, do you think its worth doing the ECU tune and the DSG right out of the gate? Or should I feel the car out with its stock DSG map for a bit so I can even tell what the difference might be? What are you recommendations in regards to a first tune for a fresh GTI?
This might be the wrong place for this, but my goals soon after purchase are a tune, a reduction of the stock ride height, and some lighter rims with some stickier tires. After searching around the forums, I kept seeing the MSS street kit as a good options for lowering? Any suggestions with that kit or alternatives (just springs)? Obviously with the DCC suspension, I would like to retain the stock feel, just about an inch lower or more. What tires and rims (lighter) would you recommend or using now that you are pleased with?
-Thanks.
Correct me if I am wrong, but these tunes from stratified and/or EQT are files you can load to the AP after purchase? It looks like the COBB AP is a good foundation to start with if you are starting fresh? Comparing the numbers of the OTS Cobb maps, they don't really compare to the numbers that are seen on stratified's pages or even EQT's. Lets say I went with one or the other's tunes, do you think its worth doing the ECU tune and the DSG right out of the gate? Or should I feel the car out with its stock DSG map for a bit so I can even tell what the difference might be? What are you recommendations in regards to a first tune for a fresh GTI?
This might be the wrong place for this, but my goals soon after purchase are a tune, a reduction of the stock ride height, and some lighter rims with some stickier tires. After searching around the forums, I kept seeing the MSS street kit as a good options for lowering? Any suggestions with that kit or alternatives (just springs)? Obviously with the DCC suspension, I would like to retain the stock feel, just about an inch lower or more. What tires and rims (lighter) would you recommend or using now that you are pleased with?
-Thanks.
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