I posted in August a list of modifications and information about my car. Some of those modifications were cancelled and others morphed into something completely different. I’ll make sure to do another update to this post in August as I finalize the car’s build.
Below, the Mod name is clickable and takes you to a page to buy it and the Timeline / Status links are to posts about the modification that was performed. Below this are some modifications that I’m considering this year that aren’t yet integrated into the table since they’re things I want to do but I’m not sure exactly what parts I’ll be getting to make it work…deciding on brake-rotors is proving quite challenging.
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Car:
- 2016 MKVII Volkswagen Golf R
- Lapiz Blue
- DSG (Dual Clutch Automatic Gearbox)
- DCC / Nav
- 19″ Cadiz Wheels
Dealer: Noyes Volkswagen, Keen, NH. Salesman, Leo Barrell. Sales Manager, Spencer Noyes
Deal: Paid $38,550 (Invoice), $5,730 down. Financed $32,830 for 63 Months. It was nice to get 25,000 USD for my 2013 Volkswagen Golf R (Onyx White)
Thoughts on Dealer Experience: Superb! This dealership has moved 8 total Golf Rs (2015+2016) this year and they are no hassle, no fuss and exceptionally easy to work with. Deal was completed over email. Test drive performed the day I picked up the R. I had Mods shipped to the dealership that were installed before I picked it up. Getting the car for invoice was remarkable considering the demand.
Mod (Performance) | Timeline / Status |
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Volkswagen Racingline R600 2.0T TSI Intake System | Installed @ Dealer – 8-11-2015 |
ECS StanceEnhance Kit (VWR Springs + Spacers) ES#: 2951394 | Installed – 8-27-2015 |
SPULEN MK7/A3/S3 Throttle Pipe | Installed, October 4th |
SPULEN MK7/A3/S3 Turbo Outlet Pipe | Installed, October 4th |
034 Billet Aluminum MQB Dogbone Mount Insert | Installed, October 8th |
GFB DV+ T9359 | Removed, Issues with Stg II |
Bull-X Volkswagen MK7 Golf R Cast Outlet Downpipe (w/ Cat) | Installed, October 4th & Install Guide |
United Motorsport ECU + TCU Tune – $1299 | Part 1 Completed October 12th, Part 2 Completed Mid-December |
Winter – Advanti HY Hybris Black Painted Wheels + Blizzak LM-32 Tires (225/45R-17) | Installed, 11-21-2015 |
Unitronic Intercooler Upgrade – (UH009-ICA) | Planed – Q2, 2016 |
Front Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines | Planed – Q2, 2016 |
Front Slotted Brake Rotors – Pair (340×30) | Planed – Q2, 2016 |
For 2016, here are some of my mods that are listed below in no particular order. They’ll all be done throughout the year but most will be completed before car-shows season in July:
- APR Intercooler
- Pilot Super Sport Tires
- New wheels but if no one buys my Cadiz, I’ll just put them on the 19″ Cadiz
- ECS Billet aluminum engine bay flair (dipstick, reservoir caps, stuff like CTWalter has)
- Radar Detector made possible by a Blend-Mount
- ECS Hatch Pop Kit
- Eurocode front & rear strut / chassis brace
- Hatch guard
- Sill guards
- Metal Oil Pan OR ECS Skid-Plate
- Emmanuele Design 340x30mm 2-Piece Performance Lightweight Front Brake Rotors
- Emmanuele Design 310x22mm 2-Piece Performance Lightweight Rear Brake Rotors
- DeAutoKey Reverse LEDs
- Folding Side-Mirrors
- Lower Engine Cover Retrofit Kit
- SuperPro 24mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
- Dead last because of price and possibly looking like a d-bag, Silicone Coolant Hose Kit – Blue from Forge Motorsport