Is stage 2 worth it!?

[2.06thgen]

Is stage 2 worth it and I'm only asking because I raced my friend mk5 gti that's stage 2 and beat him three time and I'm stage 1. Also with the larger downpipe would the turbo need a little more time to spool

 

[grambles423]

Does a bear shit in the woods? Of course!!!!

 

[2.06thgen]

Does a bear shit in the woods? Of course!!!!

:lol: just asking cause I didn't think I beat a stage 2 gti...now does the turbo need now time to spool with the larger downpipe

 

[Uberryan]

Keep in mind, Stage 1 has a torque-y lowend, so if you were doing runs to 40mph or 50mph, it's not gonna do much. Also, the TSI has a superior fueling system to that of the FSI.


Don't worry about the turbo, it's too small to produce too much lag. In fact I saw better spool time with the stage 2 tune over stock.

 

[plac]

tough to say...

 

[2.06thgen]

Oh ok thanks for the feedback so now I'm going to buy a downpipe before he buys a fuel pump and want a rematch

 

[corrado917]

Oh ok thanks for the feedback so now I'm going to buy a downpipe before he buys a fuel pump and want a rematch

? agree.

 

[Gunkata]

what happens when he buys a K04?! lol...

 

[plac]

many ways to address the question.

from a money/financial standpoint? no. why? because going stage 2 costs you about the same price as stage 1, but you don't get double the gains. (a top quality downpipe is ~$500)

from a fun standpoint? yes. if money doesnt matter, it does make the car more fun. do you lose a little something off the line? in my opinion, yes.

 

[Red2011GTI]

Simple answer is yes!

 

[2.06thgen]

what happens when he buys a K04?! lol...

Then I'm SOL lol unless someone on here sell a kit for 1200-1500 but I just got my coilovers in catback will be here next week and I'm looking for a down pipe

 

[DJEuphoria]

the only reason i would go stage 2 is if i wanted a nice exhaust (which admittedly, i kind of do) otherwise i'd prefer to have more low end torque since thats what you feel the most during daily driving.

 

[xGaspy]

the low end torque of stage 2 is ample enough for me, along with a nice exhaust note and better airflow.

 

[Bender1]

I disagree with this "loosing something off the line" theory. My car is just as fast off the line now as it was when it was stage one, basically exactly the same till 2000 RPMs. Then hands down, stage two.

yes it is absolutely worth it.

 

[grambles423]

The low end torque issue has been resolved throughout all companies. This shouldnt be a concern anymore. :thumbsup: