Hi Big_Dave,
Have you done any exhaust mods yet?
Well, visited Guy and James at Harding performance here in Brizvegas yesterday to get my first Mods.
Carbonio CAI, High Pressure FP, and a stage 2 Tune (version 2.3) updated only last week by APR.
Also had Guy do some VCDS coding adjustments while they had the car plugged in (gratis of course, thanks Guy)
Result?
Really good!
Big differences seem to be A) down low in D, i noticed it pulling up hills in 6 when before it would have changed down a gear. (this obviously due to the torque increase)
B) Greater surge of power between 3,500-5,500 RPM (very noticeable)
c) Off the mark, markedly quicker
Had some young fellas pull up next to me in their Nissan GTS Turbo rice burner last night. Within 60 feet I was two body lengths ahead.
Loved it!
I'll post some pics of the CAI asap, looks good.
Golf R MY 11.5 United Gray, 3 door, DSG, ACC, Free MDI, Bluetooth
Mods - APR Downpipe, VW Racing AI, HPFP, APR Tune Stage 2+- lovin it!
Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, White .Arrived 11 July.
Hi Big_Dave,
Have you done any exhaust mods yet?
| Golf R MY11 | DSG | 3 Doors | RB | Recaro | 19" Talladegas | ACC | Sunroof | BT | APR S1 | APR Carbonio | MillteK Sport CBE |
He'd have to if he's got a Stage 2+ tune on there.. otherwise he'd have a Stage 1+ tune on it (ECU + HPFP)
Well,
I could be wrong and if Guy sees this post I hope he confirms,
However James said it was a stage 2 (maybe I missheard and he said second stage meaning stage 1 Plus) due to the HPFP.
Next mod would be a downpipe and then a Intercooler. but I don't think I will go any further as I am happy with the performance.
I might get the haldex upgrade as Guy reckons it is the best handling mod. ( better results than sway bars etc as it changes the dynamics of the drive train)
As Guy stated to me yesterday, the R is a front wheel drive and it doesn't send power to rear untill it feels front wheels slipping.
The Haldex upgrade allows more power to rear all the time to give a better dynamic and reduce understeer, which we all know this beast has a fair bit of.
Golf R MY 11.5 United Gray, 3 door, DSG, ACC, Free MDI, Bluetooth
Mods - APR Downpipe, VW Racing AI, HPFP, APR Tune Stage 2+- lovin it!
Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, White .Arrived 11 July.
been adding a few bits and pieces, last addition was APR downpipe + 42DD O2 spacer, fitted last Saturday.
mated with Akrapovic downpipe.
getting Bluefin Stage 2 done tonight
what do you guys think of this?
OEM Cargo Dividers ES#474148
Those velcro wall things? How much?
Received 16th July 2011 >> Golf GTI MY11.5 | Candy White | DSG | Dark Tints | Bluetooth | 18' Detroits | Xenons W New DRL | R Tails | Sunroof | Sat Nav | Dynaudio | MDI | RVC | ACC | Carbon Fibre B Pillar & Boot Trim | Roof Racks | Rubber Boot Line | Metallic Silver on Black Plates
Revo or Giac, revo or giac.
Decisions decisions. Clocked over my self imposed 5000km period (not bad, less than 2 months in) so it's time to have some fun
Audi S3. Sold
Golf R. Sold
Citroen DS3 Dsport. Sold
2016 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon.
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