Call me crazy but I traded my 6.2L 8 for a 2.0T 4

[Elliott18t]

Originally Posted by Bubba Ho-Tep

What don't you like about APR? I'm trying to research Tuning options. So far I found APR, APT, and StASIS.

mainly from a mk4 standpoint, there where better options i guess I should say. This isn't really the case with mk5+ AFAIK

[mcperson2k]

i like it.

[ein]

Originally Posted by FocusDude

Why not check out AWE in Willow Grove?

AWE/GIAC is the way to go IMO they've been doing it the longest and they do their own work (not copying others stuff). Keep it kinda stock and it'll be a great car. Stay away from Willow Grove Audi for service though, they're total crooks.

[abrok99]

nice car. but why did you go for the auto?

[blewby u]

wow what year was your vette then, 08 or newer obv, but that is crazy. i kind of see where you're coming from though, because you do have to want to be in the mood to drive it, with it bottoming out everywhere. my fiance has an 08, and he wanted to make it a little faster; 13k later its supercharged and meth injected. it is ridiculous money to keep up with. he called the other day to race proven to ask how much it'd be for an automatic, since he tracks it a lot, they told him 25k. mike was like, uh, how much for the cheap one? and they were like 15k. crazy money. i'm actually looking for a second car, and keeping the evo as a daily. i've got about 26.1k to spend, and i'm not into the finance thing, that's just how much i have to spend, and i'm torn between a c6 and ~07 lotus elise - kinda polar opposites just like your situation, but i can definatley relate. i like different things about each. that's awesome that you're happy with your decision though, i hope you have good luck with it! also, white is the best color, hands down.

[Diablo2424]

Sad to see such a powerhouse of a vette go, but that TT is a nice car, good choice!

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by abrok99

nice car. but why did you go for the auto?

It's not even offered in Manual. The DSG is pretty sweet, first time owning one.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by blewby u

wow what year was your vette then, 08 or newer obv, but that is crazy. i kind of see where you're coming from though, because you do have to want to be in the mood to drive it, with it bottoming out everywhere. my fiance has an 08, and he wanted to make it a little faster; 13k later its supercharged and meth injected. it is ridiculous money to keep up with. he called the other day to race proven to ask how much it'd be for an automatic, since he tracks it a lot, they told him 25k. mike was like, uh, how much for the cheap one? and they were like 15k. crazy money. i'm actually looking for a second car, and keeping the evo as a daily. i've got about 26.1k to spend, and i'm not into the finance thing, that's just how much i have to spend, and i'm torn between a c6 and ~07 lotus elise - kinda polar opposites just like your situation, but i can definatley relate. i like different things about each. that's awesome that you're happy with your decision though, i hope you have good luck with it! also, white is the best color, hands down.

The Vette was an 09. Yeah I was close to pulling the trigger on an ECS Supercharger Kit (paxton Novi 600 head) w/ meth. If I did I certainly wouldn't have traded it simply because of all of the money lost. It was bad enough giving it away with the tune, intake, and headers. I pulled all the other goodies off:
- carbon fiber door handles
- led tails
- shift knob
- ds vettes padded leather consol lid

So....if your fiancee is looking for any goodies send him here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...-for-sale.html

PS When you guys get married keep me in mind. ;) www.GmElliottVideo.com

[blewby u]

Originally Posted by Bubba Ho-Tep

The Vette was an 09. Yeah I was close to pulling the trigger on an ECS Supercharger Kit (paxton Novi 600 head) w/ meth. If I did I certainly wouldn't have traded it simply because of all of the money lost. It was bad enough giving it away with the tune, intake, and headers. I pulled all the other goodies off:
- carbon fiber door handles
- led tails
- shift knob
- ds vettes padded leather consol lid

So....if your fiancee is looking for any goodies send him here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...-for-sale.html

PS When you guys get married keep me in mind. ;) www.GmElliottVideo.com

lol alright i will definatley keep that in mind. i'm pretty sure he'll be into the led tails - i'll be sure to get back to you if he wants anything!

[The01Cav]

Nice pickup, my friend that has a GTI said he wishes he would have held out on tuning and went with unitronic over his giac x+ tune. He had his car chipped at awe.

[jesse096]

Now my pants fit funny...

Car looks amazing! Question, why did you opt for the S-tronic trans instead of a full blown manual?

-Jesse

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by jesse096

Now my pants fit funny...

Car looks amazing! Question, why did you opt for the S-tronic trans instead of a full blown manual?

-Jesse

Manual is not an option on the TT. However if it were I'd probably still opt for the DSG/S-Tronic.

[jesse096]

Manual not a option? WHAAAAAAAT!?!?!

Still a sick car, and I would deff buy one with that S-tronic regardless. Is it a paddle shift or is it just one of those rally style bump shifters?

-Jesse

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by jesse096

Manual not a option? WHAAAAAAAT!?!?!

Still a sick car, and I would deff buy one with that S-tronic regardless. Is it a paddle shift or is it just one of those rally style bump shifters?

-Jesse

Not quite sure the difference. It's got paddles on the steering wheel and utilized a true dual-clutch tranny. Shifts way faster than a human can.

[clubken]

VW/Audi DSG is an amazing trans and can handle a good amount of power before needing any upgrades. I personally thing APR parts are completely overpriced (pricing on tunes are OK). I'd go to AWE for a GIAC tune and look around for different turbo back systems to see what fits your taste best

[jesus_ralliart]

You are crazy.

However, since you're a reasonable guy who can actually put together a decent thread. I understand.... not that you need my approval.

[jesse096]

Originally Posted by Bubba Ho-Tep

Not quite sure the difference. It's got paddles on the steering wheel and utilized a true dual-clutch tranny. Shifts way faster than a human can.

Now I gotta find a buddy who can get me in one for a test drive

Good luck with the car man!

-Jesse

[masiegi]

DSG is the way to go. It may feel jittery at first but you will get used to it. Nice car.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by jesse096

Now I gotta find a buddy who can get me in one for a test drive

Good luck with the car man!

-Jesse

Thanks. Looking forward to finishing the break-in to try out the launch control. ...Then getting it tuned.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Originally Posted by masiegi

DSG is the way to go. It may feel jittery at first but you will get used to it. Nice car.

To be honest I haven't used the manual mode much yet. Break-in procedure says to keep the rpms and speed down. Keeping in it in regular "D" seems to do the trick. Shifting on my own I'd be taking it to redline a bit too often.

PS Does the GTi have "S" mode on the shifter selector? It definitely seems to linger in lower gears in that mode.