hey wuts up? i just bought an 02 gti 1.8t and dont know where to start. i know how to work on cars and such but i know nothing about tuning a car. from asking around from freinds and wutnot i heard this is pretty much the best site around hear to ask for help soo... if anyine has any advice or even would tell me where to start in tuning my car just send me a message on my email or on here... my email is surnsk807@hotmail.com
thanx
bean

 

First you need to map out a budget and decide your goals for the car...then come back and ask where to start.

 

Exactly, you need to decide what you want out of your car.

Do you want a nice daily driveable street car?
A show car?
A drag car?
An autocross car?

Once you've determined what you want to do with your car it will be much easier for you to map out your plans for future modifications.

edit: also, because this is your first post - Welcome to dragVA!

 

the guys above have the right idea. you need to figure out what you want from the car.

1st and foremost to always remember is TUNING is key. You can have all the best stuff in the world and w/out proper tuning the car will be an unreliable turd.

 

HAHA you work at mcdonalds!!!oh shit so do i

 

from all the vw enthusiasts i know say that the 1.8t has alot less potential for tuning than the vr6, but this was before the 2.0t, they all started by just getting a new cone air filter, so i guess this is where a good place to start?