Are you jumping right to stage 2 or a progression? For stage 1 manual you'll want a clutch and maybe intercooler. Stage 2 is when you really should get an intercooler, downpipe, plugs, and just general maintenance things. Intake isn't really needed on this platform, it's more for show but helps a smidge but has a very high cost to performance ratio.
And another question pops up, is it safe to go straight to 2? And if I do would I need to do all the upgrades at the same time? In general, is it better to progressively go to stage 2 vs going straight to stage 2? Thanks for the info! What does your mod list look like?
I just jumped right to stage two. Right now for performance I did a catted downpipe, eqt ots tune, spark plugs, drop in filter and the basic mods to the stock air intake. When it starts to get warmer/have a job I'll be looking for some sorta intercooler. You can try to space some things out like the clutch but it's not gonna last long at all.
Nice looking R! I live in Dearborn.
I work at the Ford New Model pilot plant off Oakwood. We should arrange an area VW meet up!
I know before Covid and everything someone in cork town i think it is would host a car show for the area vw and anyone else that wanted to show. pasteiner's cars and coffee is every Saturday btw if you wanna see some nice cars around, m1 is also good whenever they open up again
Can confirm
That would be cool!
I went out earlier, there were tons of people out and about