Stage 1 Tuning my CHEAP VW Mk5 GTI! (And it BROKE!)

I CANNOT CATCH A BREAK!!! In today's episode of the CHEAP Mk5 GTI Build, I'm getting the guys at Prestige Auto Works to fit a cold air intake and flash an APR stage 1 tune on my CHEAP MkV Golf GTI! And of course, with my luck, it breaks... again! :')
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CHEAP VW Mk5 GTI Build! (Stock - to - STAGE 3!): • Playlist
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[@CarSauce]

You guys enjoying the series? Despite the pain, I'm having a lot of fun releasing these!

[@ben130i8]

yes!

[@danielk2834]

100% mate keep it up, loving it 👍

[@bamakos]

Loving it…

[@semyon74]

Bring back memories, keep it going.

[@TRHitz]

is there a video of you upgrading the infotainment ??

[@ben130i8]

Reverse light is not broken. I thought the same about mine. It's just that only 1 of them is a reverse light and the other is a fog light.

[@CarSauce]

Haha yes I've since worked that out, took me a while to convince Jacob 😅

[@timcollins380]

Love your videos Matt. Such a fresh perspective on car reviews. Keep going!

[@Klutch_V2]

"There's something wrong with my beautiful piece of shit" That hit home for me in the first 10 seconds lmao

[@paulskaraiev5405]

Enjoying the series Matt, I’ve got a 2010 Octavia RS stage 1, loving it. Personally I’d love to see you review 10-15 year old cars like you do new cars, just for a laugh. Might help first car buyers too.

[@aminzarrin2226]

New viewer of your videos. Very refreshing to get some locally made content. Keep it up 🙌

[@CarSauce]

Hello and welcome! Thank you :)

[@kelvinwong829]

Please stop doing that with the camera, I can’t stop laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[@CarSauce]

I thought you guys might like it 😏

[@kelvinwong829]

@@CarSauce You owe me a stomach, it cramped so hard from laughing I think it bursted

[@der_niggo]

mmmmm it was the diverter valve for me ;) This part is very very common to break. I just upgraded it to an gfb valve and the car is pushing again!! I hope i can help someone in the comments.

[@NerdyLadZ]

Keen to see the full build dude

[@claudiadavies5110]

Ooooh I feel your pain😭😭😭 please keep going though, I know you'll get there !

[@CarSauce]

I hope so!

[@claudiadavies5110]

@@CarSauce may you have a good easy run from now on with your exciting project!!!

[@AllFunAndJames]

Bro I can't with that 360 camera, hahaha. Good luck with the car man, I know its costing you $$ but it makes for great content!

[@frasermate4729]

Can’t wait for stage 2

[@FroStylll]

I'm gonna need a whole car review episode filmed from the the GoPro perspective thanks.

[@wesstuart266]

I've owned one man..Never again,spent heaps of money on it and ended up have a busted piston.If the pistons no good that would effect the power.Have you done a compression test?

[@ahmedsaleh8659]

Bro the camera 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 best perspective ever

[@thomaskim8969]

Do you plan on doing any visual mods at all in the future? Loving this new series 😌

[@CarSauce]

Glad you're enjoying it! I'd like too, but they will come after performance mods :D

[@TrapStation]

Probably Diverter Valve. Stock revision can't handle anything higher than stock boost and normally leaks. Mine gave out after a week stage 1

[@corbanlee8157]

Holy moly that's expensive i own a mk5 golf GTI love it do most of my own service and repair only got my cambelt water pump thermostat and dsg gearbox service cost about 2k

[@lolking1019]

How often do u have to get it serviced?

[@multidezzle]

man that are insane prices, 900 quid for a waterpump, 600quid for intake, woww cant believe it

[@multidezzle]

what do i read it good? pcv valve unit price 318 pound? thats insane

[@michaeljames_]

Nice Video, I took my Manual MK5 GTI 08 to Prestige Auto Works also about 3 years ago got the same APR Tune and CTS Turbo Intake and I'm really happy with it!

[@CarSauce]

Twins! I hope your clutch is holding up okay :D

[@michaeljames_]

@@CarSauce Yes the clutch is still holding up fine! Did you end up getting the power loss issue fixed and figure out what the issue was?

[@lordbutler482]

Boost leak ??

[@coreyrogan2567]

Mk5 gti stage 2 GAIC, performance clutch, Melbourne bound, always keen for a hoon!

[@CarSauce]

Haha well I think I'll be needing that clutch soon!

[@coreyrogan2567]

@@CarSauce I went with sachs performance clutch, and it’s going hard, apr down pipe on stock exhaust, definitely recommend mate, and do a carbon clean!!!!

[@thegunnerz4]

Keep up the great work Matt. Sorry about the car 😭

[@CarSauce]

Thank you for your condolences :D

[@jashugg]

I can’t recall, did you test the 0-100 time before the tune? Based on your and Jacob’s subjective impression when you first took it out after the tune, there was an improvement.

[@CarSauce]

I didn't! But there was an improvement, though mostly to sound and throttle response... I don't even want to know what the 0-100 was before the tune :(

[@jashugg]

@@CarSauce shame though, it would be interesting to know if the tune delivered a measurable improvement.

[@CarSauce]

@@jashugg don't worry, in a few videos you'll see the improvement 😀

[@classymotiv2097]

Turbo's going out

[@justincace5517]

the CAI caused a long term fuel trim to go nuts and cause misfires. It's the worst thing to do to an FSI.

[@jimp5024]

We enjoy the adrenaline from our self inflicted tuner pain.

[@CarSauce]

It's a strange pain for sure :D

[@dingoeatswolf3663]

I’ve got a mk5 sitting idle out front. The wife updated to a mk7.5 but I can’t bare to part with the Mk5 so I’m using it as the runaround. Thought about doing some mods…but now I think probably best to just leave it stock and enjoy it for what it is. They can end up being money pits…German cars! I’m enjoying watching your adventure with the golf and can’t wait to see where it ends up…car and cost. As nice as the newer model is, I just love the older car for being what a car should be without all the fluff and extras. Good luck with the project and hopefully those pockets are deep 😁👍

[@CarSauce]

Pockets are not deep I can confirm 😪 I will say it's been a few weeks now with a few developments, and despite the costs, I'm very happy 😊

[@dingoeatswolf3663]

@@einfelder8262 agree. The mk5 feels nimble and quick whereas the mk7.5 feels muted. The 7.5 is the quicker car but I enjoy the feedback from the older car...although it does rattle a bit now. I’ll have to get the mechanic to put it up on the hoist and check all the bushes next time it’s in for a service.

[@robertceroli3512]

Should have used cash always a reduced rate for💸💰

[@RykerFive5]

Have you considered a PCV Delete and getting a GFB diverter valve? Both issues I had with my car, and after doing them it pulled a lot better. Also relatively inexpensive and possible to fit yourself!

[@CarSauce]

I'll look into it!

[@RykerFive5]

@@CarSauce a few choice mods too - wing mirror indicator upgrade (makes the mk5 look more modern and inexpensive), head unit (just got an RCD330 from Aliexpress with apple CarPlay and it’s brilliant), and changing the front fog light surrounds for those with air intakes rather than solid. Love the videos, keep up the good work, looking forward to see how it comes along :)

[@MikelDog]

Pcv delete is the worst thing you can do, it'll burn oil like its going out of fashion

[@prestonhebb1380]

@@MikelDog This. Just switched back to the stock PCV system after running a PCV delete and catch can for a while, burned/leaked oil like nothing else until I restored it to stock!

[@ACIDGameReviews]

You're so stupid you're killing your own car 🤣🤣🤣

[@chillian1985]

where is this prestige auto mechanic located?

[@CarSauce]

Prestige auto works are in Airport West!

[@juliuscesar9864]

Ahhhh Matt 😂😂😂😂 it's all a learning curve, we have to learn somehow. I can't think of another car guy/youtuber to learn from who shares everything and is passionate about what he does. Keep up the amazing work and enjoy your 'beautiful' peice of shit 😂😂😂

[@monstermasher666]

my guess is diverter valvue gone so you're not making boost

[@CarSauce]

All will be revealed next week!

[@monstermasher666]

u owe me a coke if im right

[@finnishfatman]

1:38 Whatever you're smoking, I want it too! Ok, that joke might've been a bit too obvious one, my apologies... 😅

[@johnforce44]

Probably just a split boost pipe.

[@civicturbo4790]

5610?'?????? OMG what a steal

[@CarSauce]

Wait until you see the total cost :'(

[@multidezzle]

hahah now i know why no labor costs

[@nezihkaya2309]

Bro I have the same exact car in melbourne and I’m trying to sell it for what you have just spent

[@cihans4923]

Diverter Valve…

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

Why does it feels (from the video) so slow???

[@kazsiddique1]

Should got a scirocco ;) haha nah man awesome stuff! PAW are class!

[@CarSauce]

Maybe one day! They're expensive as all hell right now!

[@RossReviewsau]

should of bought a BARRA! lol

[@CarSauce]

THEY'RE TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE NOW!

[@letsseeif]

Was 'lockdown' another impediment to your aspirations for your GTI?

[@CarSauce]

It doesn't help haha! But luckily I can write myself out a workers permit, and every time I've had it tuned its also had major repairs done at the same time LOL

[@danielsmith6007]

Mate you brought a lemon

[@CarSauce]

Yep.

[@Nicko_1]

Wow only $1000 for a water pump…. Bargain!! 😂

[@CarSauce]

To clarify it is the whole timing belt kit :D

[@Nicko_1]

@@CarSauce oh that’s not too bad then. Loving the channel and I’m feeling your pain!!

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Bummer. Thats what happens when a VW isnt maintained, period. Good luck bro. Prestige is FKN expensive!!!! $900 for a waterpump?

[@HuSoYoutube]

How could you pay so much for this car 😢

[@letsavittvbirminghamuk9688]

Probably the way he revved it up 🙄

[@oldcodger5730]

There is only one thing wrong with the GTI. It's a Volkswagon.

[@CarSauce]

🥲

[@dfidge]

Just don't tell your girlfriend how much it cost!!

[@CarSauce]

Unfortunately this will be public information in a few weeks when that video comes out haha

[@EricEidenberger]

you spent 5 grand on a turd box?