major update to my VW
the mods!
basic bolt on and a tune....
338 ft-lbs of torque and 335 HP has transformed the Golf-R into an AWD super car.
- Car is born June 2012
- 5/26/13 Purchase date
- 5/30/13 Sun-Tek 35% window film added to all side & rear glass
Sunsational in Bridgeport, PA
$250.00
- 6/14/13
List of mods done at APtuning:
* ECS Dogbone Mount Insert Kit $39.95
edit, swapping for HPA
* Brakes f+r:
Carbotech 1521 pads $295.00
ECS slotted geomet rotors $249.95 F & $178.95 R
ECS exact-fit SS brake lines $99.95 (F+R set)
Installation $165.00
Total price for brakes - worth it.
I would do it again in a heartbeat
New rotors, pads, and ss lines
* Suspension - VWR springs $299.00 & Installation $275.00
* ECS 8mm front spacers & hardware $69.95
* ECS 12.5mm rear & hardware $99.95
(will use spacers for OEM wheels only)
VWR & spacers
* ECU Flash
APR Stage1 $599.00
from 256 to 306hp
* New South Performance 30in/hg-30 PSI Boost Gauge (once tuned, I think it's important to keep an eye on it
$95.00
Got Boost? YES
- 6/19/13 Wheels, Tires, & SWEET DIY fill those bumper holes!
* Rubber: Continental ExtremeContact DW Summer 225/40ZR18
* Wheels: OZ Superturismo LM 18x8 et48
2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers
- 6/22/13 License Plate and Frame Upgrade
* New license plate update, finally got rid of the old GREEN plate (from my Jeep)
* License plate frame, Altec Turismo 2001-B
LINK
new plate
- 6/26/13 Wheel Locks $49.99
For the OZ wheels, I'm running et 48, no spacers
Super high quality, I've used these before.
RAD Wheel Lock Bolt 14mmx1.5, 32mm Shank, R12 Ball Seat
http://otisincla.com/index.php?route...roduct_id=1110
- 6/29/13 Added V1 Savvy and also a mute switch
Link :
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...lentine-One-V1
velcro mounted savvy splitter jack & also the device (for when not in use). clean!
trim piece and mute switch installed
- 7/9/13 OEM Euro LED Tails installed
Euro OEM LED Tails
- 7/15/13 Valentine One LE (bluetooth to iPhone) display module !
zoomed in on regular display screen
LINK / dedicated thread on this discussion
- 7/23/13 H&R Rear Sway Bar
Eliminate body roll, what little there is. Stabilize on highway, lane changes.
Reduce understeer.
Why this brand? Zero maintenance. Good reputation and price.
Amazing results, everyone should replace the oem rsb.
- 7/23/13 Haldex Controller from HPA (selectable)
Incredible. The rsb helped a lot! But this mod straight up makes the can a blast to drive.
Sure, I expected cornering and steering to feel better. But acceleration! Wow!
- 7/23/13 HPA Red Hockey Puck c/o Linden
Must better feel than ECS version, which should be expected, it's a LOT more $.
- 7/24/13 APR Intercooler
- 7/24/13 APR High Pressure Fuel Pump
- 7/24/13 APR Flash from s1 to s1.5 (3.1)
- 7/24/13 APR Carbonio Intake (will run while the car stays 1+)
Current look:
IMGL2934 by
Ryan Philly, on Flickr
et48 no spacers
2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers
2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers
'13 Golf R on VWR Springs, 18x8" OZ Superturismo LM et 48, no spacers