$4k to upgrade a gti

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A widetrack using mk 3 gear in combo with a big break upgrade & disc rear end would be a top idea I reckon.

Widetrack? I think it already has rear discs, but yea was thinking some nice big brakes up front.

If you want handling, I'd recommend a cupkit over hottunings. Since you've got a bit of dosh, look at getting some weitec coilovers or koni, there's a few options out there [I don't know them all]

Ok, I'll look them up.

Wide track + big brakes + decent susp + swap bars = great handling from an already very good chassis.

Does a widetrack involve cutting up the chassis? I probably don't want to go all hardcore just to get that little bit extra out.. My friend said rsb was good, and fsb doesn't improve it all that much?

Keep a bit aside for repairs etc too

Yea I'll leave a bit there all the time.

Where do I start for finding prices on suspension or brakes or sway bars and the like? Head down to supercheap or something? I read in another section someone saying they were upgrading their brakes, front drilled discs $130 and greenstuff pads $140 or so, is that the same sort of stuff I'd be after, is it all universal for brake rotors/pads? Is suspension universal as well, or does it have to say mk2 somewhere in the description..