Originally Posted by KompMan420
So I guess first question would be, is there anything else that I should look into replacing/upgrading at this point? Also, I got the VAG-COM from Ross-Tech, but I still don't know exactly what I should be looking for or logging. Any ideas there?
Depending on your build date and mileage you may want to replace some other things. Timing belt for starters. Every 60k for a timing belt is recommended. Also, a good prevention for boost leaks is to upgrade some hoses. The two main hoses you want to look at upgrading are the F hose and the Throttle body boot. Or you can get the full samco hose kit which includes replacements for all hoses under some sort of pressure. Oh, and check your plugs. Use your vag com to log misfires and boost(unit 115) There are in deapth instructions on how to use the Vagcom to get the most out of it on Audiworld.com. You can search the archives there for that.
Originally Posted by KompMan420
I'm pretty sure that my first performance upgrade is going to be exhaust. Not sure if I want to try and do a custom job or if I want to shell out $$$$$$ for a prefab one. What are your thoughts here? Do you know of any competant shops in the Tampa area?
Exhust is a good and safe first upgrade. Most people do chip. But it really doesnt matter. If you do exhaust before chip you wont feel the butt hp increase as much as you would if you did chip then exhaust. Mainly because of airflow restrictions. Any exhaust would work. The branded ones online are expensive but a custom exhaust would do the job just as good. Madhatters Mufflers on Waters Ave does custom work. They have worked on my car a few times. Great guys.
Originally Posted by KompMan420
Lastly, after the exhaust I'll be doing a chip. So far I'm thinking the APR with stock and 93 oct programs. Thinking of going this route simply because it seems simplest to change between programs, but I've read mixed reviews for APR, GIAC, etc. I see that you have the APR. Where did you get it done?
AH!!.. where did you see i have APR? i did, And i didnt like it. Most companys are doing the switchable stuff nowadays. If i were to do it again at this time ii would get GIAC. They're stuff has gotten much better and faster over the years. Just Welty is local and he does GIAC.
Originally Posted by KompMan420
OK, that's it for now. I've got a TON more questions, but I don't want to over load you...yet.
PS - Tell Rich that Jason from Geographic Solutions said hi.
Thanks!
Sorry I didnt notice your response till late. I'm happy to answer questions so keep asking!.. I'll tell him you say hey.