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Originally Posted by lecchilo
I really don't want to sound like some BMW elitist but where are you getting the "ton more reliable power and far superior handling" from? Yes you can chip it but what's with the superior handling haha...
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I didn't state a
ton more reliable, I stated a
ton more (reliable) power; which, means
a ton more power, that is still reliable. Meaning it is a mild upgrade that will not make the engine any less reliable.
Every BMW I've driven - other than an E46 M3 - handled like crap stock. This isn't to say that it handle like crap compared to other vehicles, but compared to how it could
possibly handle. Even RWD Bimmers are set up to handle for the majority of society - they have mushy damping, bad turn in, and far from neutral handling.
The point was that a set of coilovers, rear anti-sway, and some bushing/bearings would make the GTI have far superior damping and neutral handling. Of course, you can set it up to have oversteer/understeer if you want it to. A little bit of on-demand, controllable oversteer is nice
Yup, Accumulator, that's why I asked him what
he wants, which Hey, Moe! has never really stated. I also don't think people that aren't out driving 9/10ths need to be afraid of mild modifications. I think anyone technically inclined and fairly discriminating (read: someone who is into detailing!) would be an ideal candidate for some simple bolt-ons.
Futhermore, in regards to warranty, many dealers are okay with mild mod's as long as the owners are responsible about it.