Thought i should start a thread of my car. It's a MY11.5 Golf R with the following factory options:
- Manual gearbox (no DSG for me thanks)
- 19 inch wheel option & blacked out headlights
- Sunroof
- Leather interior
- MDI and Bluetooth
The aim of my car is to essentially create a sleeper OEM+ type of look - a car that looks stock but in fact isn't. A subtle lowering job, a quiet exhaust, no aftermarket body kits or crazy wheels etc. I don't want it to attract attention basically. Lots of optional genuine parts and subtle aftermarket accessories.
Current power output:
DNA Tuning stage 3 tune (208.4kw / 380.1nm tested on Mainline AWD Dyno, February 2013).
Also tested on Dyno Dynamics AWD dyno in November 2013, 211.7kw.
Previously tested power outputs:
- Stock….166kw and 292nm
- Bluefin stage 1….186kw and 318nm
- DNA Tuning stage 1….204kw and 354nm (plus downpipe)
DIY’s I’ve done along the way:
Autotech HPFP install: Autotech HPFP Upgrade full DIY guide with pics
Cleaning VWR intake filter: VW Racing Intake (VWR) foam air filter cleaning DIY
Changing brake pads: DIY - changing/upgrading the brake pads on Golf R (Remsa pads)
Intercooler install: THS Copy Intercooler review and installation pictorial semi-DIY
Modifications:
- DNA Tuning Stage 3 tune
- AmD TFSI Intake with honeycomb MAF screen and carbon fibre airbox (custom one-off hybrid intake)
- SPM 3" Downpipe with custom resonator
- THS style upgraded intercooler
- Autotech HPFP upgrade
- RS4 fuel rail valve
- GFB DV+ diverter valve upgrade
- NeuSpeed turbo discharge pipe
- BSH intake charge pipe
- Spulen 75a torque arm insert
- 42DD solid gear shifter bushings
- Verdict Motorsports solid shifter mount bushes
- P3 Gauge for OBD-II (boost / water temp / intake temp / 0-100kph etc)
- Remsa aftermarket brake pads (low dust & rated to 650 degrees)
- R8 ignition coil packs
- ECS Tuning billet alloy oil filter canister
Aesthetics:
Interior:
- Focal plug and play front speaker upgrade
- Mk7 Climatronic unit upgrade
- Custom made floor mats with R logo
- OEM Underseat drawer
- OEM alloy glovebox handle
- Carstyle4you garage opener button and R button in centre console
- OEM "R" front seat grab handle covers
- OSIR rest pedal cover
- P3 gauge
Exterior:
- H&R 20mm lowering springs
- Superpro alloy lower control arms and anti lift kit
- Gloss black front and rear VW badges
- Lakin replacement piano black front numberplate bracket
- Lakin numberplate covers
- Custom made R wheel centre caps
- 4 inch stainless steel exhaust tips
- Dark window tint + sunroof tint
- Racing Dash LED numberplate lights
- Front parker lights (LED) wired in and activated
- Dual reverse lights (removal of fog light with OEM replacement taillight from Europe)
- Carbon fibre front lip
- Tinted rear reflectors
- Tarmac/Frazza front mud flaps (altered to sit further in than normal)
Engine Bay:
- Audi TTS engine cover
- Audi R8 oil cap
- Red coil pack wiring harness cover
- Red ignition coils (Audi R
- OEM black radiator bottle cap and washer cap
I ordered the car in December 2010, and the car was manufactured at the end of Jan 2011 and delivered in April 2011.
DNA Tuning hand controller and dyno sheet
A couple of recent shots - taken Nov 2014:
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