LEON FR '08 DSG Basics

[Alfredog4]

Hi all, I'm proud owner of the First LEON FR, in the Dominican Republic, if you come by, when you see a Candy White FR, it's my baby.

Now, to the question, what do you recommend for some basic tune ups?

I mean air filters, blowoff valves, etc.

since it's 08 and DSG, I came to you guys so I can have a more expert advice, so, thanks in advance.

 

[cuprascott]

Congrats mate to having the first on the island!

Speak to Star performance they may be able to post you a module containing a remap that should give you 260 - 280bhp

You wont get a blow off valve to work with your enign unless its a recirulating one and there isnt really any benefit from changing it from the standard valve!

 

[Alfredog4]

How does this re-map work? does it void warranty?

 

[amnesia]

Yep. Voids warranty, but they can't tell unless they drive it.

 

[Alfredog4]

Oh I get it... nice =P,in this site I only see my engine in the Altea, how come?

 

[cuprascott]

How it works is it re-writes the ECU code to modify variouos engine parameters to increase performance. If you have the module you can return the code to standard if need be.

 

[DanGB]

Apperently this company does Revo remapping in your country

http://www.tuningtechnology.com/new_site/main.html

 

[Alfredog4]

Yeah, I've heard of couple people who supposedly do this in my li'l country, I should get on to the matter soon, how about a filter? which one can fit without removing the engine cover?

 

[cuprascott]

All of them - The airbox should be next to the engine not under the engine cover!

 

[DanGB]

All of them - The airbox should be next to the engine not under the engine cover!

erm, he's talknig about TFSI not a disel.

So only panel filter can be fitted wirhout getting rid or modding the engine cover.

so pipercross or K&N ones, possibly green filter as well.

 

[Alfredog4]

Nice, how abour that Carbonio Intake everyone talks about?

 

[DanGB]

I dnt like it personally, its basically a K&N panel filter, with a new intake funnel, which i dont really think does alot. And its expensive too.

 

[Alfredog4]

Nice, so then what Intake Kit do you recommend? I don´t want to remove the Engine Cover, so I really don't know. The carbonio really is expensive, but if there is something better, less expensive, and that doesn't need removal of the cover, Count me in.

 

[DanGB]

Only option is a panel filter really.

 

[Alfredog4]

So, you think only the filter is a nice option? or should I finally go with the Carbonio? If the filter alone does a good job, it can be an option.

What about Neuspeed Hi-Flow Turbo Discharge Conversion Kit? Is it worth it?