9.89 second Golf R in Puerto Rico

[Rick R]

Hi, I'm the owner of a 2017 VW Golf R and would like to share my 1/4 mile experience with my R


went last Wednesday (3/28/19) for the local track (Salinas Speedway) for a private track rental (JOMO Rental) after 2 months of inactivity, prior to install new IMS780.
I only did 3 passes.

Best one 9.89sec at 134.76 mph @ 1/4 mile








when we achieved 9.94sec



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GOLF R the V8 Killer

local promoter did a video from my Golf R(is on spanish, hope you enjoy it)




If you want to read more about my Golf R build:


VWVortex.com - 9.94 second Golf R in Puerto Rico


9.94 second Golf R in Puerto Rico - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum


Thanks,


Ricardo

[BenT]

Congrats Ricardo. Did you do anything to reduce weight?


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

[Rick R]

Congrats Ricardo. Did you do anything to reduce weight?


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

well, yes. Removed rear seats/belts, rear wiper mechanism, rear plastic cover, center console(has to be removed to be able to get in the roll bar), rear mats, wiper canister.

remember for every 100lbs you can reduce appx. 0.1 sec in the 1/4 mile!

[tigger73]

Nice work Ricardo!

[Rick R]

Nice work Ricardo!

Thanks!

[miicah]

remember for every 100lbs you can reduce appx. 0.1 sec in the 1/4 mile!

Hmm I better lay off the hamburgers then!

This car is a beast, 10s is crazy quick.

[Rick R]

Hmm I better lay off the hamburgers then!

This car is a beast, 10s is crazy quick.

Golf R does really have a LOT'S of potential!

[bkpr]

Is there a rule, written or unwritten, where the driver needs to drive the car to certify official times? If not, you could find a lightweight guy/girl to pull the time for you could potentially save 100lbs there (no offence) and shave another 0.1sec off.

But of course you wouldn't get the thrill of doing it yourself…

[BenT]

This is Veyron quick! Amazing!


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

[Rick R]

New upgrades

front mount intercooler was finally installed together with IMS 780. Will remove the CTS intercooler to save some weight.
also new fuel injector for more CC's will be installed.





I will be participating at American vs European Battle Fest on May 5, 2019.
my shop EuroHouse will support 3-4 additional cars( Audi TTRS, RS3 ) all of them with turbo upgrades





will keep you posted!