AERO
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- SE of Denver
Has anyone actually had fcp euro replace their is38 thru the warranty program?
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Where's the sweet spot?
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Escape Hatch
Autocross Champion
- Location
- USA
- Car(s)
- Mk7 GTI
I have had EQT replace through their warranty service for what it's worth.
If they ever release a canned E30 tune for the IS38 gti, then I will be sorely tempted and likely give in. Until then, I'm in a holding pattern of no more mods or upgrades. I stopped at all the good logical ones. There's nothing left to do that would seem worth it.
Yes. Dude I met at Hardey’s here in Colorado.
it was seem less. But the whole thing took 5 weeks. More than likely shortages or something covid related?
other than that. Dude was happy
anotero
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Hither and thither
- Car(s)
- Mk7 GTI
Good to know.
Visceral
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Northbrook, IL
I know you're looking for the answer to your horsepower question but have you put enough into the rest of the car? I run a stock turbo with the Uni 1+ tune and am happy but it does let off the steam higher in the rpm range which I don't like at all. That said, I have always felt like if I didn't have the suspension/brakes to handle what I have now I would not enjoy the power that I have nearly as much. FWIW, I have 70k on a stock clutch with the tune for about the last 50k. No issues. Like you, this is my daily and I track it about 3-4 times a season, more if I could.
That feeling you’re describing, an intercooler will allow the car to advance a bit more boost in the middle and top rpm’s.
stock brake system is actually solid. Just needs better pads and fluid imo
Visceral
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Northbrook, IL
Thanks! I had always wondered about that... so many say to do the IC before a DP. Started saving for an IC today.
AERO
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- SE of Denver
As for supporting mods, the GLI does have the PP brakes. I have upgraded brake pads, RBF600 fluid and I will have the RS3 brake cooling ducts before my next track day. I also have an ST rear swaybar. I also have run sticky tires. Otherwise its basically stock
Are the cooling ducts worth it?
JerseyDrew77
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Virginia & NC
- Car(s)
- 2016 TR GTI S 6MT
Only if you regularly track the car. For daily driving, no.
AERO
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- SE of Denver
I've been told the brake ducts make a noticeable difference on the track.
I beat on my brakes hard enough that I'm willing to spend $100 on them. Certainly wouldn't do it if I didn't track my car. My local track has a multiple turns that really give the brakes a workout
I beat on my brakes hard enough that I'm willing to spend $100 on them. Certainly wouldn't do it if I didn't track my car. My local track has a multiple turns that really give the brakes a workout
billbadass
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- your moms house
for $100 I'd do the brake ducts for sure, I also like the titanium shims which are also cheap insurance.
anotero
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Hither and thither
- Car(s)
- Mk7 GTI
What do the shims do? Any point in using them with the PP brakes?
billbadass
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- your moms house
the titanium shims help keep heat out of the brake pads and out of the fluid. They don't make a massive improvement but they are cheap and easy so i recommend them, especially if your brakes are not quite large enough for power level. I have stoptech st40 brakes 328mm two piece rotor setup with 450whp+ setup on a car that will maybe see 1 track day a year and I run them. You can find them for PP brakes online I think on ebay too