Hi peoples

Names Alex and have been on and off here the past 2 years with a host of T5's but now managed to land myself a manual fwd p1 R with upgraded stereo, winter pack, FSH and black leather/alacantra...finally no wood!!






Its going to be a fast road project....so no changes to the exterior apart from exhaust will look different and the front grille changed for the mesh one.

I need all the advice I can get with regards to mods...

List so far is:

Rear ARB
Front strut brace
Coilovers - recommendations which wont break the bank!
Upgraded front brakes
A remap
Decat downpipe and exhaust - 2.5" or bigger - again suggestions?
ME7 exhaust manifold
Boost gauge - where is best to house it? a pillar?
Removing towbar


Whats the best setup to run with regards to the recirc dump valve? Block off completely? Run an aftermarket recirc or run a vent to atmosphere bov....?

Alex