Nice side skirts, are these the same as the r line ones?
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Can anyone tell me which DSG box is in the Blue GT? Is it the DQ200?
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Think so mate, its the s**t box of the lot, well not s**t but not as strong as the others out of the 2.0l lol!
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They had recalls on all of them because of the lubricants they used effected the electrics within the box, also it used to overheat in hot weather when stopping and starting due to cooling, so I've read. Apparently they've fixed all the issues now.PoloBlueGT wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:11 pm Can anyone tell me which DSG box is in the Blue GT? Is it the DQ200?
Any help would be appreciated.
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That’s interesting as I’ve had mine since new and no one has ever told me of a recall and this includes when it has been in for work? I mean I’m now nearly 53k down the line and touch wood the box has been amazing and I don’t drive like miss daisy. Should I of been contacted?
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2.3 Million cars were effected, a lot were the 1.2l, I'm sure if yours was one of them you would of had a recall. What year is yours mate?PoloBlueGT wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:01 pm That’s interesting as I’ve had mine since new and no one has ever told me of a recall and this includes when it has been in for work? I mean I’m now nearly 53k down the line and touch wood the box has been amazing and I don’t drive like miss daisy. Should I of been contacted?
I'm glad you've had no issues, the mrs drives like miss daisy but I like to sometimes get it up to operating temp hahah!
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Mine is 14 plate, I might ask them about it when it goes in for an air con regas.
There is a company that will tune the DQ200 box for quicker gear changes, harder launches etc
There is a company that will tune the DQ200 box for quicker gear changes, harder launches etc
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Great choice of car!
(I pick mine up tomorrow...)
(I pick mine up tomorrow...)
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I am also happy with the standard power of my Blue GT. However, what I would like is more instantaneous throttle response. Stepping on the gas, there always seems to be a delay on 'modern' cars of maybe a second or so before the power comes in. I found this delay on the Fabia Mk2, tsi and vrs models. But my old 2.0i Fabia Mk1 had instant response. Any recommendations?
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Keep the revs up so the turbo's always spooled...
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The delay I refer to is while the engine is at the same revs. That is, there is no change of speed for a second or so - neither engine speed nor road speed - and then it kicks in. I know that I could rev the engine and dump the clutch in, but it would be nice to be smoother and quieter.
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A remap would improve driveability such as throttle response, smoother RPMS and better economy, it also wouldn’t need to change gear as much due to having more torque.Mike Austin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:25 pmThe delay I refer to is while the engine is at the same revs. That is, there is no change of speed for a second or so - neither engine speed nor road speed - and then it kicks in. I know that I could rev the engine and dump the clutch in, but it would be nice to be smoother and quieter.
Gearbox remaps are good and do make a difference however this comes at a price, stage 1 REVO is £450 and I would imagine it would be the same price for a gearbox software tune, as I said before they don’t actually do any engine mods for these engines sadly so a stage 1 remap is the best you are going to get, if your not bothered with legalities 2.5 inch decat down pipe exhaust system would let the engine rev a bit easier, however the way to go about that is paying for a custom system which I looked into and it’s around a good £600+ for a decent system.
I’m looking at getting a GTI 6C miltek cat back and fitting that, any changes it may need to get it fitted nicely the exhaust place can cater for.
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I actually looked into a custom exhaust from Pipewerx who have nothing but glowing reviews and they have quoted me £450ish fitted with a lifetime guarantee (stainless steel)
A remap from Celtic tuning for the DQ200 is £195.00
A remap from Celtic tuning for the DQ200 is £195.00
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I think so, someone else mentioned it on another post. I'd have to find out for definite.
Yea, I get that too.Mike Austin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:02 pm I am also happy with the standard power of my Blue GT. However, what I would like is more instantaneous throttle response. Stepping on the gas, there always seems to be a delay on 'modern' cars of maybe a second or so before the power comes in. I found this delay on the Fabia Mk2, tsi and vrs models. But my old 2.0i Fabia Mk1 had instant response. Any recommendations?
I'm not too bothered by it if I'm honest. I just put it down to having too much of a heavy right foot and it's taking a second to keep up with me
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Try this: https://www.racechip.de/gaspedal-tuning/xlr.htmlMike Austin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:02 pmI am also happy with the standard power of my Blue GT. However, what I would like is more instantaneous throttle response. Stepping on the gas, there always seems to be a delay on 'modern' cars of maybe a second or so before the power comes in. I found this delay on the Fabia Mk2, tsi and vrs models. But my old 2.0i Fabia Mk1 had instant response. Any recommendations?
You won't be disappointed - I have it in my Blue GT - BIG difference.