'04 A4 1.8t CVT

**collins123420** · 12-19-2008 05:29 AM

I'm thinking about planning to go atleast stage1, most likely stage1+, I know everyone says don't try to mod the CVT tooooo much, and I agree, I DO NOT want expensive problems in the future, so, smalllllll mods.

I'm posting this to ask all CVT members about their experience (positive or negative!)

I really need to be informed about my vehicle!

THANKS!!! all c/c welcome!

**KareemA4** · 12-19-2008 08:42 AM

I have a CVT.
Mods are suspension, Revo Stage 1 and a test pipe.
the power is nice.
And FWD is so much fun, I know everyone here is crazy about Quattro but I live in miami so I don't really need it.
And I destroyed an MkV GTI yesterday on the highway so the power is good, plus i can always go stage 2

**forevraudi** · 12-19-2008 12:17 PM

i have the same car as you collins.i just installed a boost gauge and i push 10psi max on stock, i wonder if getting chipped would increase max psi off stock turbo...?

Anyways, im considering doing the same thing as you but don't want to blow up trans or anything else

**GermanAudi** · 12-19-2008 05:43 PM

Planning on getting chipped as soon as my 710N DV and "R" coilpacks come in.

**phantom b6** · 12-19-2008 06:17 PM

I've got lots of mods to my CVT.. it's pretty quick and haven't had any problems other than the TCU failing, but that wasn't due to mods.

**Frey7190** · 12-19-2008 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by GermanAudi

Planning on getting chipped as soon as my 710N DV and "R" coilpacks come in.

"R Coilpacks?" do they even exist?

**GermanAudi** · 12-19-2008 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Frey7190

"R Coilpacks?" do they even exist?

i'm talking about the revision R coilpacks.

**Frey7190** · 12-19-2008 08:49 PM

whats the difference

**GermanAudi** · 12-20-2008 04:00 PM

I believe the revision Rs are more robust than the stock ones.

**onceover** · 12-20-2008 04:02 PM

sure are. just grab a couple as spares, no need to go out and replace them right away.

or look into STI coilpacks, thats what i have and have no problems

**forevraudi** · 12-20-2008 04:56 PM

when do the stock coil packs need to be replaced? i hear alot of people complain about them

**Bergo** · 12-20-2008 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by forevraudi

when do the stock coil packs need to be replaced? i hear alot of people complain about them

I replace them when they die, not sure if they should be replaced after a certain period of time or anything, don't think so.

I've got the same car, 2004 1.8T CVT FWD, haven't chipped it yet, but when I do I'm planning on doing a stage 1+ and replace the injectors.