Golf 2 Superb..... a few q's

GT TDI · 28-01-2005, 16:20

Have had an offer from someone to buy my car … it came a little out of the blue as not actively selling car but hey I’m not one to turn down an opportunity, so for now I’m going with it and thinking about what I could get next.. As some of you know I have derv running through my veins so I do want to stick to a TDI and while a Furby would be a very good choice I think it is that smidgen too small for me. Soo I’m rather liking the idea of a 2.5 V6 TDI Superb at the mo. Just a few q’s about it though… does anyone know …

What size wheel hub is on the Superb ?? – Thinking about after market alloys and don’t believe that it is the same at the octy/golf….

What tuning potential is there for the 2.5 TDI ?? – Jabba provided me with some awesome result with the GT TDI and it would be nice to have similar blistering performance from the Superb..

Suspension anyone know how to improve the handling?? The standard setup is amazing on the motorway and A-roads but not so sure about country lane potential. I spend quiet a lot of my week on country lanes - yes I agree that it’s not a country lane car but that could be changing soon… too…

Cheers,

**robmawer** · 28-01-2005, 16:34

The wheels are same size as Passat ones - 112x5 PCD, I believe...

No idea on the other Qs.

Rob.

Gwilo · 28-01-2005, 16:37

or 5x112.........

No idea about tuning.
On the suspension front, as a bigger car than the passat, the specifics might be differnent, but it was suggested to me that I look at the KW Variant 2's or even the Variant 3's for the Passat.
if I had the money, I'd get the Variant 2's tomorrow.........and some nice 17"s.......

**robmawer** · 28-01-2005, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javaman

or 5x112.........

That's the one...damn this back-to-fronty brain.
Would be quite amusing to have 112x5...World's Worst Car to Get A Puncture In...

Rob.

morgan · 28-01-2005, 16:41

Good choice,
- I think the wheels are 112 pcd but the ones I have lloked at have been doubled drilled - see the 18"s in for sale.
-I think the figures are more than adequate for a Jabba remap , cant remember exactly but 500 lb/ft seems to ring a bell
-KWV3 is the way to go have a read of the Lowering thread lower down the page.

Go for the elegance if you can, the extra's over the comfort are worth it -money well spent for xenons etc

Sounds like you could end up with the ulitimate "Q" car

morgan

lozgti · 28-01-2005, 16:42

Don't think the economy is the best on the 2.5tdi.If so have you thought about the 2.8 V6 ? Don't know which is the better one to tweak?

WrightyRS · 28-01-2005, 17:44

on the tuning front am sure i've read somewhere that the 2.5 V6 TDi isn't a "PD" unit so the power figures that can be acheived aren't as impressive as the "PD" engines.

i stand corrected if i'm wrong thought everyone!!!

Dr Zoidberg · 28-01-2005, 17:52

I've seen it posted here that a remapped PD130 will produce very similar results to a tuned 2.5TDI so I'd be inclined to go for the lighter more economical engine.

SkodiRS · 28-01-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT TDI

Have had an offer from someone to buy my car … it came a little out of the blue as not actively selling car but hey I’m not one to turn down an opportunity, so for now I’m going with it and thinking about what I could get next.. As some of you know I have derv running through my veins so I do want to stick to a TDI and while a Furby would be a very good choice I think it is that smidgen too small for me. Soo I’m rather liking the idea of a 2.5 V6 TDI Superb at the mo. Just a few q’s about it though… does anyone know …

What size wheel hub is on the Superb ?? – Thinking about after market alloys and don’t believe that it is the same at the octy/golf….

What tuning potential is there for the 2.5 TDI ?? – Jabba provided me with some awesome result with the GT TDI and it would be nice to have similar blistering performance from the Superb..

Suspension anyone know how to improve the handling?? The standard setup is amazing on the motorway and A-roads but not so sure about country lane potential. I spend quiet a lot of my week on country lanes - yes I agree that it’s not a country lane car but that could be changing soon… too…

Cheers,

Wouldn't happen to have your beady eye on one near where you work would you Seb?

Xav will slap you.....but someone how I think it will fit you better.

GT TDI · 31-01-2005, 09:26

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your replies just a few more thoughts below

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmawer

The wheels are same size as Passat ones - 112x5 PCD, I believe...Rob.

Cheers, Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgan

Good choice,
- I think the wheels are 112 pcd but the ones I have lloked at have been doubled drilled - see the 18"s in for sale.
-I think the figures are more than adequate for a Jabba remap , cant remember exactly but 500 lb/ft seems to ring a bell
-KWV3 is the way to go have a read of the Lowering thread lower down the page.

Go for the elegance if you can, the extra's over the comfort are worth it -money well spent for xenons etc

Sounds like you could end up with the ulitimate "Q" car

morgan

hmmm 18’s

Yeah I think Jabba would be my first port (no pub intended

) of call

Cheers will have a read about lowering.

True the extra equipment in the Elegance is v.nice – but not many around …..

I say bring on the gadgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

I've seen it posted here that a remapped PD130 will produce very similar results to a tuned 2.5TDI so I'd be inclined to go for the lighter more economical engine.

Interesting – drove the 2.5 V6 other day and it is much smoother than the 4 pot 1.9 engine I’m cruising around in now …..

Can anyone tell me if the 2.5 Tdi is intercooled?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Wouldn't happen to have your beady eye on one near where you work would you Seb?

Xav will slap you.....but someone how I think it will fit you better.

LOL – that very well could be the one

….. shhh don’t tell anyone or they’ll all rush down there

Thanks again,

Seb

Kentish · 31-01-2005, 14:20

The 2.5TDI is intercooled, and a cracking lump.

28-01-2005, 16:20	#1
GT TDI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Basingstoke, Coventry Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Golf 2 Superb..... a few q's Have had an offer from someone to buy my car … it came a little out of the blue as not actively selling car but hey I’m not one to turn down an opportunity, so for now I’m going with it and thinking about what I could get next.. As some of you know I have derv running through my veins so I do want to stick to a TDI and while a Furby would be a very good choice I think it is that smidgen too small for me. Soo I’m rather liking the idea of a 2.5 V6 TDI Superb at the mo. Just a few q’s about it though… does anyone know … What size wheel hub is on the Superb ?? – Thinking about after market alloys and don’t believe that it is the same at the octy/golf…. What tuning potential is there for the 2.5 TDI ?? – Jabba provided me with some awesome result with the GT TDI and it would be nice to have similar blistering performance from the Superb.. Suspension anyone know how to improve the handling?? The standard setup is amazing on the motorway and A-roads but not so sure about country lane potential. I spend quiet a lot of my week on country lanes - yes I agree that it’s not a country lane car but that could be changing soon… too… Cheers,

28-01-2005, 16:34	#2
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,345 Thanks: 2 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts	The wheels are same size as Passat ones - 112x5 PCD, I believe... No idea on the other Qs. Rob. __________________

28-01-2005, 16:37	#3
Gwilo Undercover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,625 Thanks: 17 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	or 5x112......... No idea about tuning. On the suspension front, as a bigger car than the passat, the specifics might be differnent, but it was suggested to me that I look at the KW Variant 2's or even the Variant 3's for the Passat. if I had the money, I'd get the Variant 2's tomorrow.........and some nice 17"s....... __________________

28-01-2005, 16:41	#5
morgan Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: motorsport valley Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good choice, - I think the wheels are 112 pcd but the ones I have lloked at have been doubled drilled - see the 18"s in for sale. -I think the figures are more than adequate for a Jabba remap , cant remember exactly but 500 lb/ft seems to ring a bell -KWV3 is the way to go have a read of the Lowering thread lower down the page. Go for the elegance if you can, the extra's over the comfort are worth it -money well spent for xenons etc Sounds like you could end up with the ulitimate "Q" car morgan __________________ Superb Elegance 1.9TDi Full Leather, Sat-Nav, Xenons, Yes it does do 50mpg, no it doesn't go round corners, yes it's got more leg room than a Maybach.

28-01-2005, 17:44	#7
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	on the tuning front am sure i've read somewhere that the 2.5 V6 TDi isn't a "PD" unit so the power figures that can be acheived aren't as impressive as the "PD" engines. i stand corrected if i'm wrong thought everyone!!! __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

28-01-2005, 16:42	#6
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,593 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Don't think the economy is the best on the 2.5tdi.If so have you thought about the 2.8 V6 ? Don't know which is the better one to tweak?

28-01-2005, 17:52	#8
Dr Zoidberg Decapodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,313 Thanks: 19 Thanked 165 Times in 124 Posts	I've seen it posted here that a remapped PD130 will produce very similar results to a tuned 2.5TDI so I'd be inclined to go for the lighter more economical engine. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

31-01-2005, 14:20	#11
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The 2.5TDI is intercooled, and a cracking lump. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

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