Performance stage 1 - 1.8T

Performance optimizing by reprogramming engine control system (e.c.u)

Gains vary depending on engine but typically we see an increase between 40 - 50 bhp and the same with torque.

We recommend upgrading the air filter and the dump valve when performing a stage 1 tune.

Performance stage 2 - 1.8T

With stage 2 we build on what was installed in stage 1. Adding a sports exhaust system will not only give a pleasant soundtrack but also enable the engine to breath more easily adding to it's efficiency and producing more power and torque.

With the addition of hi flow sports cats coupled with a sports exhaust system we can carry out a stage 2 performance program to further increase bhp and torque.

Additional components

To further enhance the tuning potential of your car you may consider the following upgrades.

We recommend upgrading the intake system to the turbocharger, the Forge turbo intake pipe (TIP) offers a good increase in intake size as well as being less restrictive, adding to the overall efficiency of the engine offering an increase in bhp and torque

Upgrade the intake system further by adding a cold air intake system like the Carbonio.

Adding a front mounted intercooler can reduce intake temperatures and is a must if you plan to upgrade the turbo latter on.

1.8T Transmission upgrades

Short Throw Gear Shifter

Reduces gear level travel by approximately 40%

Sachs Clutch Kit

Sachs upgraded pressure plate and friction disk with higher holding pressure than stock allows for greater engine output and harder driving style. Keeps original flywheel suitable for road and track use.
 

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1.8T Suspension upgrades

Stage 1

Sport spring kit working with standard damping. Reducing ride height by approximately 15mm on the front and 30mm on the rear. Fitting includes four wheel laser alignment using our VAG main dealer spec system.

Every Eibach Pro-Kit is designed and tested by our suspension engineers and performance driving professionals, to deliver aggressive good looks and high performance handling, without ever compromising safety or ride quality.

By using our proprietary, progressive spring design, Pro-Kit provides the ultimate balance to take your passion for driving to a whole new level.

Stage 2

Coilover suspension kit replacing standard springs and dampers. Allowing damping and rebound adjustment. Also allowing height adjustment. Fitting includes four wheel laser alignment using our VAG main dealer spec system.

Suspension Bush upgrade

Front lower arm suspension bush upgrade, replaces standard bushes giving better steering feel and response.

Anti Roll Bar Kit

Larger diameter front and rear anti roll bars. Replaces front and rear bars giving reduced body roll and sharper steering response

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1.8T Brake Upgrades

Stage 1

Brake upgrade consists of  EBC Yellow stuff pads

Although a full race material and capable of high temperature use with very good wear life, this new formulation sets a new trend in race type brake pad compounds. The “bite” from cold is superb which is uncommon with race materials (normally requiring warm-up) and makes this a pad which can be safely used on the road as well as on the race track. This new formulation was used by numerous championship race and rally drivers in 2004 and is truly a milestone in brake pad material development.

 High efficiency performance and race brakes for track & street use, fast to bed-in, great for street vehicle brake upgrade.

Not only a high friction pad but very resistant to heat and loads of heavy braking means that yellowstuff has been used with great success in race cars and on high speed Police Vehicle brakes alike.

EBC Yellowstuff pads are used on the UK Silverstone Race Track Drivers experience cars because of their high performance and longevity. Yellowstuff also claimed a win in the Targa rally and for two years running in the Brazil Mitsubishi off Road Team Desert Challenge

Because of its huge heat range , the applications where EBC Yellowstuff will deliver benefits range from fastest street use on higher horsepower cars to Trackday and Race use on most street based cars.

Stage 2

Brake upgrade consists of stage 1 with the adition of a better disks, in some cases a large disk can be fitted.

Every time you step on the brake pedal, your brake pads make contact with the brake rotor to slow your car down. The byproduct of that contact is heat, dust, and gas. NEUSPEED's cross-drilled rotors help dissipate this heat, dust and gas to reduce brake fade and cool down the rotor faster. NEUSPEED cross-drilled rotors are mill-balanced and each hole is ball chamfered to prevent cracking. All NEUSPEED rotors are cast to the original O.E. thickness for durability, and coated with a black-cadium finish to prevent internal corrosion.

Stage 3

Removes original front brakes and replaces them with Brembo GT Kit. This kit may require wheel spacers to be fitted.

The Gran Turismo System’s level of technology and performance is unrivalled by any other product on the market. By utilizing larger calipers and discs, thermal capacity and brake torque is increased. This potent combination offers the extreme in Brembo’s leading edge technology for high performance road and/or trackday applications.

The Gran Turismo kits comprise the following:

* Brembo 2,4,6 or 8 piston calipers (depending on application) with sequentially sized pistons. Includes colour choices of red, yellow, black or silver calipers. All Brembo calipers are designed to match the original brake master cylinder fitted to the car.
* Brembo drilled or slotted one or two piece discs up to 411mm
* Stainless steel braided brake hoses: DOT/TÜV approved
* Brembo High Performance brake pads
* Brembo billet aluminium caliper mounting brackets
* Comprehensive installation instructions
* Most Gran Turismo applications come with TÜV Certification and Homologation

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 Brake fluid upgrade

ATE Super Blue Affordable high performance brake fluids that have both a high dry boiling point (280 deg C) and a high wet boiling point (198 deg C), but without being excessively hygroscopic. What this really means is that these fluids do not readily absorb moisture like most high performance fluids. Moisture in your braking system can be costly requiring a complete braking system overhaul! A must for any car equipped with modern high friction brake pads.

If you're thinking of replacing your brake lines, pads or just want to get better performance out of your stock brake system, this is a great product to make bleeding your brakes worth your time. Don't replace your brake fluid with stock fluid if you have the opportunity to go to a performance brake fluid like the ATE Fluid.

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1.8T Servicing

Regular maintenance of your 1.8T is important, particularly if you are a fast road or track day user.  Services available include:-

• Pre and post track day inspection and checks
• Servicing to and above manufacturer standards
• Upgraded oil service using hi performance engine oil.
• Brake fluid change or upgrade
• Gearbox oil change
• Diagnostics and fault finding

Please contact us for a quote.