New to car modifications - Help

[NYGTI]

I'm very new to car mods and this is my first new car. I'm excited to see what I can do with my new GTI so this is a request for information as to things I should look into and what I should read up on. I don't want to be one of those guys that throws a fat exhaust pipe on and thinks he's awesome. I want to be knowledgeable and converse with others to gain information. Thanks in advance!

 

[Vivid]

My advise would be to read the different sections of this forum... I you want to know about ECU chips, exhausts and other performance mods check this section

for suspension, wheels and tires check this section

and audio/ video check this section

hope this helps... right now there are only a few tuners that make stuff for our cars and it will not take to long looking in the forums to find out about them

 

[Plyngntrffc]

Most common Performance mods- Chipped ECU(big gains, little price tag) Full Exhaust(not just a muffler), some kind of Intake to increase Flow(not Cold air since we have a turbo)

Exterior mods alot of people do, color matched side markers, debadging the GTI's off the front and the rear, i am working on painting my VW badges flat black as im typing this

wheels, springs are things to think of as well, but for me, right now im staying w/ my 17"s till i can find some helios

 

[Deezz_Nuttz]

I'd say, enjoy the stockness while it lasts... coz modding is like pringles, once you pop you can't stop

 

[NYGTI]

Thank you all for being so helpful, I'm off today so I'll be reading all day haha.

 

[Bad hare]

^^ bump - great point!

i want to take a class bad, just don't have the time

 

[NYGTI]

Dude, that's awesome! I will go get education and my birthday is coming up, what better present could I ask for?

 

[MKVboi]

Most common Performance mods- Chipped ECU(big gains, little price tag) Full Exhaust(not just a muffler), some kind of Intake to increase Flow(not Cold air since we have a turbo)

Why not CAI with turbo?

 

[NYGTI]

I'm curious as to why no cold air intake with a turbo as well; I know the gains are minimal, but there is some difference right?