59 plate GTI questions. please help

[chuck43]

hi all, recently purchased at 59 plate mk6 gti. it has a stage 2 remap and a K&N panel filter.

Im planning on adding a induction kit rather than the filter as it would be better for the stage 2 remap. It currently has a issue when Im full throttle, as it sometimes seems to surge on and off power. very frustrating.

I also had the turbo v-band clamp brake off after a couple days of owning it. After i finally managed to get hold of one (which wasnt the easiest task) its now on, but seems to be leaking still a little when off the throttle & on over run.

I dont fully trust the garage that did the work as it was a new garage to me, but its booked into my local garage later this week to have a look to see if its fitted correctly and to change a wheel bearing somewhere.

I was wondering if the panel filter is enough for the stage 2 map (i guess not) so I'm looking into fitting a Ramair JFK-123 filter. Anyone used one of these before? Any good?

So far not had much luck with this car but it seems after looking over it, all ok other than these issues which im sure we can sort! fingers crossed.

any help or tips much appreciated as what to look for for the power issues.

Regards

Chuck

[Crasher]

Sounds like it has an aftermarket front pipe which is not aligned or made properly.... we see this all the time.