Mk5 Golf GTI *APR Stage 2* First Drive

[@HimiJ]

One of the few drive videos on the channel, smash thumbs up and let me know if you want to see more! Comment any cars you want to see on the channel. Subscribe and let's hit 2k!

[@Demha0201]

What did you change to get it to stage 2?

[@HimiJ]

RamAir intake, Milltek Sports cat + de-res cat back. For stage 2 only need an intake and decat or sports cat. With HPFP upgrade you can go to 2+ and get a load more torque. I've got videos on the Hardware and tuning linked in the description.

[@reydenortiz2804]

bro what is needed for stage 1?

[@reydenortiz2804]

Intake cat back and that it?

[@mikechurch2194]

Nice Video Himi.I too have a Mk5,fully modded except a slippy diff. I love your enthuiasm for this peach of a car. Gotta get the ferry over from Ireland and experience the glory of Scotlands' roads. Respect.

[@jstarkush8035]

I have around 260 ish hp on my stage 1 with catback and intake , you are so right I mostly only use 40 percent of the power most of the time

[@HimiJ]

Yeah it's an unusual one, I forgot how powerful they are just from daily driving 😂. Really fun on the back roads when you can open them up

[@Cboiyee]

Are you able to change functions of the tune through the cruise control stalk?

[@juliancarter2595]

Can I go straight to stage 2 + new intake from stock ? I already have upgraded my exhaust but nothing else yet. You’re my go to guy for the MKV videos man!

[@HimiJ]

Yeah can go straight to stage 2 👌🏼 👊🏼

[@jstarkush8035]

Mines manual i find you have to hold the clutch in a little longer to avoid rev hang in daily driving , 6 months later still getting used to it

[@HimiJ]

Not noticed anything like that myself 🤔

[@MikelDog]

Sounds like pcv issue, easily fixed

[@adonashcroft5766]

Great video man! Did you find out about the dv or was it just the intake? I have the same intake and it whistles a little when suctioning air on acceleration

[@HimiJ]

I've not looked into it yet, but pretty sure it's the intake as there was no noise before fitting it.

[@ab-ilewis8467]

It's 100% the diverter valve had the exact same sound when I put my intake on and changed my diverter valve to the gfb plus

[@AUSomeOpossum]

Quick question, my car makes the same "whistling sound" when accelerating decently. Do you know what that is coming from? (intake I assume) and do you know if it's anything to worry about? Thanks!

[@HimiJ]

Yeah it's definitely from the intake, only noticed it after installing the intake. Honestly not sure if it's something to worry about, I was planning to look into it further myself. Will post back here if I get any more info.

[@chayanesanabria5104]

Hey guys just in case you're wondering that whistle noise on hard acceleration is definitely the diverter valve.. I'm not sure if you have a revised version or not but even if you do they are known to leak when you get to Stage 2.. I have the same car with basically the same mods ( bolt ons ) i also had a brand new revision D diverter valve and was told to upgrade to a go-fast bits diverter valve as they are a complete different system then the stock diverter valve.. an upgraded intake system will make audible flutters and suction noises but it should not whistle like that.. I guarantee you guys is a diverter valve issue

[@AUSomeOpossum]

@@chayanesanabria5104 Thanks for the heads up, I have the stock DV currently and will be swapping that out next week to confirm

[@AUSomeOpossum]

@@HimiJ Right on, thanks!

[@kkelv]

@@AUSomeOpossum +1 on the whistling noise being the Diverter valve. Replaced mine and it fixed immediately

[@GIXXERUKX]

My GTI is almost identical to yours, even the r32 rear bumper, central twin pipes, ram air etc r-tech tuned 5 maps in total but mine is dsg .. love it 👍👍 Bilstein and h&R lowering springs Good vid 😎👍

[@HimiJ]

Thanks for the comment, R-Tech tune must be sick! They know how to get the most out of these, APR tune holds the car back a bit. I'm interested to try the DSG, only heard good things..

[@GIXXERUKX]

Himi always swore by manual until I had this .. would def have another now 👍

[@GTIGage]

Just a question It looks like you have a manual, did you need a new clutch/flywheel before going stage 2?

[@HimiJ]

Yeah manual, didn't need a new clutch since the torque is capped at 290 ft lbs (you can push more on stage 1). It's a bit of a guessing game as well, I've heard some cars managed to run 360 ft lbs on the stock clutch with no problems while others start slipping around 300 ft lbs.

[@DnctLion]

Great video Himi ! I'm also thinking about going stage 2 from stage 1 mainly because I noticed that 3rd and 4th gear starts to die after 4500rpm for me. How does that feel with stage 2 tune at higher rpms? Did you also have a feeling like the top end is losing power with stg 1 ? I mean.. the torque curve is very noticable how it goes down while accelerating

[@HimiJ]

The difference between stage 1 and 2 is minimal, I'm liking stage 2 as turbo lag low down seems to be less, second gear especially seems more responsive. In terms of top end it's similar to stage 1 it still drops off - I'd say it's characteristic of the k03 turbo, might need to go to k04 for that strong top end that keeps on pulling

[@HimiJ]

I don't have the upgraded HPFP which let's you go to stage 2+ my tuner was saying it does make a big difference torque wise across the map. But can't comment as never driven a stage 2+ car

[@DnctLion]

@@HimiJ you might be right, k03 could be small to hold up at higher revs, it makes sense. Thanks for replying, I was really curious about this

[@aamirb4414]

Whats the GTI like on fuel bro ?

[@HimiJ]

It's not bad. Can get 30 mpg fairly easy, but it can also drop to low 20s with city driving. I've had 40 mpg before on a run. Depends on what kind of driving you do.

[@ucefkh]

the mk5 gti engine is EA113 and this video has 113 likes :D

[@HimiJ]

What did I say in the video 🤔

[@andremuldery9077]

Sounds like u have a dv leak bud

[@HimiJ]

You think 🤔. Is it the whistling noise ? Think that's from the intake - car was dyno'd a few months back and on the money but I've also noticed the whistling noise

[@markbarker2173]

Great content, thinking of going straight to stage 2 would a downpipe and res delete with induction kit be enough? Did you upgrade the clutch? Keep the videos coming👍👍

[@HimiJ]

Yeah, all you need is a downpipe and induction kit, upgraded HPFP internals is optional and let's you go to stage 2+ which gives more torque throughout the map. I've not upgraded my clutch, APR maps are generally conservative (I'm at 290 ft lbs of torque). I know a lot tuners will push this - best to talk to your tuner to see whether the clutch needs done but they should be able to limit it if you don't want to upgrade.

[@markbarker2173]

@@HimiJ thanks for the reply that sounds good. For me 270 bhp would be more than enough in a fwd car not having to replace clutch would be an added bonus😁

[@ranis1110]

I have stage 2 APR 284HP AND 450 TORQUOE

[@HimiJ]

💪🏽

[@ranis1110]

@@HimiJ how much it's your brother

[@ranis1110]

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[@HimiJ]

270hp and 400 nm, running a sports cat and intake

[@lifeonedge1250]

I'm the first ❤️

[@HimiJ]

My guy 👊🏼