Well the man said open it up. Then open it up
So it's a US model 1.8 TSI manual imported to Europe. The thread was about addressing any potential issues arising from using heavier parts in the front (IC, skid tray, oil pan etc.), which GTI Jake says it's not a problem and Melted Solid says it might even be beneficial to the car's overall handling. Although I thought making it nose heavier would increase understeer (and rear heavy would increase oversteer) ? I'd like a clarification on that if possible.
Since this is going toward a mod thread, I am interested in that too. I have changed the title accordingly. The car was bought damaged and has now almost been repaired. I have put in the larger IC, ordered IC discharge and turbo inlet pipes, will also try a 63mm catless exhaust with free flowing mufflers if it's not too loud. May use a Powerflex insert and GTI rear sway bar depending on how it drives. It has the larger 312 vented discs, 16" 7.5 wheels with 225 tyres. I won't change suspension or go larger than 16" because I want a soft ride. I would have stayed at 15" but tyre options were way worse and all the mechanics got sad
Tune from APR will follow, which one depends on whether I keep the larger DP or the stock catted exhaust.
I am still thinking about which belly pan to order, steel is safer with all the shit I find on the roads, but probably noisier than oem or aftermarket plastic. I'm not sure which one of those would be safer to sustain the car's weight, which can happen in winter on ice/snow, or with some high curbs etc. The steel pan is fastened to the metal frame, not plastic elements.
Lightweight forged wheels big LOL
, I got a set of nice alloy wheels, used in good shape for about 115 EUR. Any other ideas feel free to express yourselves