Stage IV vs modded 337

[WRC_Obsessed]

I was driving to work today and saw this very nice 337 come on to the highway. He immediately snuck behind me. There was a bunch on morning traffic so we went at it in spurts. There was one point that we got up to 115 or so.

He was able to hang with me for the most part. I was very surprised because my buddy has a 337 with I think just a CAI and I was able to lose him in no time with a Stage II.

This 337 must have had a nice turbo upgrade.

I am a big fan of these cars.

[VA_WRX]

He might have had a K04 turbo upgrade but I don't think a K04 could keep up with a stage IV WRX.

If he had an APR stg. III the he would have pulled from you on the highway.

I don't think there is much in the way of tuning between these 2 options.

As far as I know the 1.8t mod plan is as follows:

1) BPU's
2) K04 turbo upgrade good for 240hp
3) APR stage III

There might be some middle ground with different turbos but I don't think so.

I think a Blue 20th Anniversary Edition with an APR Stg. III would make an excellent car.

[WRC_Obsessed]

we weren't going WOT because of the morning traffic. so i don't know how much i would be able to pull on him without both of us going WOT. what ever it had it was a big diference from stock.

i posted on vwvortex to see if he is on there. we'll see.

[Ike]

Ok.... why can't I figure out what a 337 is...

[racerWRX]

ike its a special vw w/ a nice performance package.....i think its a gti...only 1500 or so made it to the states

[racerWRX]

ahhh here is the info....knew i had it somewhere



Roadfly Test Data:
Curb Weight - 2887lbs
0-60mph - 5.9 seconds
1/4 mile - 14.74s @ 94.2mph
70-0mph - 156ft
Observed Fuel Economy - 26mpg overall
Price as optioned: $22,775
Modifications: APR 93 octane chip, Forge Diverter valve, AutoTech 28mm rear sway bar


- 180hp 1.8L 20-valve intercooled and turbocharged 4-cylinder motor
- Six speed MQ350 manual transmission with upgraded clutch and pressure plate
- 315mm (12.4") vented front and 256mm (10") vented rear brakes with red powder coated calipers and 4-wheel ABS
- Improved suspension, lowered approximately 1" at each corner
- Recaro front seats, wrapped in "LeMans" black cloth with red stitching and accents
- Votex body kit with front valence, side skirts, rear valence and hatch wing
- Red accent stitching and leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
- Aluminum pedals
- Monsoon Sound

[VA_WRX]

If you weren't going all out then he most likely had a chip and maybe and exhaust. When I had my Jetta 1.8t with a chip and turboback exhaust I ran with a WRX wagon with an MBC from 60-110 or so and only lost by 1 or 2 cars.

[Sick Boy]

If you're wondering what the 337 looks like, just visit VW's website and check out their 20th Anniversay GTI. Pretty much the same thing. 1.8T, 6spd, etc.

Speaking of GTIs, they're bringing over the R32. AWD, 240hp V6 with that DSG. Suppose to be similar to BMW's SMG only faster. Actually, it's suppose to be faster than a manual transmission. Crazy.

[WRC_Obsessed]

Originally posted by VA_WRX
If you weren't going all out then he most likely had a chip and maybe and exhaust. When I had my Jetta 1.8t with a chip and turboback exhaust I ran with a WRX wagon with an MBC from 60-110 or so and only lost by 1 or 2 cars.

you are right about the chip and exhaust...

i have a thread going on in vwvortex about my experience

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=866795