Performance mods planned for my Volkswagen Polo GT TSI

I am moving from Stage1-to Stage2 in the next couple of months.

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Hey all!

Been scrolling Team BHP for two years but this is my first post.

I am moving from Stage1->Stage2 in the next couple of months. Some of your inputs could be valuable, so thanks ahead of time! I'll describe in detail my plans, but first..

Sharing a few pics of my Polo GT:

Yes, I am aware the GT Sport logo is totally lame. However, my kiddo likes it so it stays:

This is specifically the 2018 version (6R). I've only logged 17k kms on it (mostly due to the pandemic!)

Plato loves this spot:

So to the point:

Current Mods:

• Superchips Stage1 remap.
• Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust.
• Pipercross OEM replacement filter.
• Euro-Spec air intake.
• 16" Momo rims / Michellin Pilot Sport 2s.Arm rest, rear camera.

Upcoming Mods:

• Superchips Stage1->Stage2 remap.
• TVS stage 2+ DSG remap.
• K&N 57s-9505 airbox / filter.
• GTI versions of intake air duct.
• Magnaflow Race Cat + downpipe.
• DBA T2 rotors and SP Pads.

Most of my confusion was with the air intake. I've read reviews on here on the K&N 57s airbox, thanks especially to Suhaas307 and a couple others, can't seem to locate those threads right now. But I did have to convince my friends at N1 racing that this could be the way to go. They were recommending the Pipercross carbon fiber intake, which I wasn't really too kicked about (mostly cause it creates a mess in the hood) However after some discussion, N1 came onboard.

And thanks to this thread, I am now going further and getting the GTI versions of the air duct and "deflector" .

I am hoping the above, Euro-spec air intake -> GTI versions of the duct / connector -> K&N 57s-9505 Airbox -> K&N filter is not only sufficient to move to Stage2 but possibly even the best way to go.

What do you think? Is there anything I am missing?

Thanks very much for the help.

Sagar

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