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New R owner! 2017 oryx white....
- Thread starter vwauug
- Start date
TorontoDUBBER
Ready to race!
- Location
- Canada
:jelly:
I want a set!
Those are the smoked, Euro R right?
stillwellm10
Ready to race!
- Location
- Chicago, IL
They look great man! That's my next upgrade after the Chicago winter is done! 
They look great man! That's my next upgrade after the Chicago winter is done!
Thanks. Go cubs! [emoji481]
Next up is my winter setup. Just heard about frost next week in Chicago! [emoji51]
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stillwellm10
Ready to race!
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Haha I'm not originally from here, so I'm not Cubs fan. I'll still be rooting for them though!
Very nice! I just run my stock setup for the winter which are 17' Madrids.
cW6mT mKviGTi
Ready to race!
- Location
- Massapequa, NY
I found the GTi a bit more fun to drive than my wife's Audi S3 with MAG ride, specifically in the turns under w.o.t.. IMO it's just my opinion versus everyone else's but i found the GTi's approx. 500 lb. lighter curb weight difference so much more rewarding in the turns than having the haldex AWD drivetrain and that IS38 acceleration. She has a CTS 3.5"dp with a high flow cat (stock tune) vs. my catless 3" Circuit Werks TBE that tapers to a 2.25" axle-back with stock tune.
No doubt her car is quicker in the straights, however, my GTi feels quicker in the turns versus her car. To also clarify my opinions versus her car is that she runs firehawks indy 500s versus and my car runs dws06. IMO her indy 500s should provide more grip (when warm) versus the DWS06 tires. Then again, it's only my opinion versus other people's experiences and thoughts.
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No doubt her car is quicker in the straights, however, my GTi feels quicker in the turns versus her car. To also clarify my opinions versus her car is that she runs firehawks indy 500s versus and my car runs dws06. IMO her indy 500s should provide more grip (when warm) versus the DWS06 tires. Then again, it's only my opinion versus other people's experiences and thoughts.
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dannyi2yu1
New member
- Location
- Chino Hills CA
Those tails.....:thumbsup:
cW6mT mKviGTi
Ready to race!
- Location
- Massapequa, NY
At the end of the day its all about if the car makes you smile and it seems you made the right choice. I also came from a 2012 DSG S4, it was a stage 2+ car with only straight line acceleration. It felt like a boat in the corners.
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ECS Tuning
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Wadsworth, OH
vwauug
Congratulations on buying the Golf R they are truly a great car. I bought a Limestone Gray Metallic back in March of 2015. Drove it home 700 miles from Charleston, SC to NE Ohio. It now has around 6,500 miles on it. I do not drive it much, it goes to the drag strip and Car Shows mostly.
My question is your R going to be a daily driver or a car you drive once in awhile ? There are so many mods that you can do to your car but the first thing I would recommend no matter what is install a skid plate to protect your plastic oil pan from the road or debris: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...m-street-shield-skid-plate-kit/011768ecs01kt/?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
After that I would install a catch can as the new motors with the direct fuel injection systems have increased the power levels, there is a drawback. With no fuel vapors to clean the intake valves, the oil particles that are drawn into the intake from the PCV system will deposit themselves onto the valves and intake ports. Over time this will result in an excessive carbon buildup, resulting in lost power and poor fuel economy and rough idle.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-tuning-baffled-oil-catch-can-system/016901ecs01-01kt/
?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
You will also need to install the cold weather bypass hose as you live in Chicago: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-cold-weather-bypass-hose/021834ecs0102kt/
?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
This hose allows the remaining ECS components to remain installed and requires no further maintenance as the PCV system is reverted back to "operating" like OEM without worry of freezing hoses.
Let me know if this helps
Chuck
Congratulations on buying the Golf R they are truly a great car. I bought a Limestone Gray Metallic back in March of 2015. Drove it home 700 miles from Charleston, SC to NE Ohio. It now has around 6,500 miles on it. I do not drive it much, it goes to the drag strip and Car Shows mostly.
My question is your R going to be a daily driver or a car you drive once in awhile ? There are so many mods that you can do to your car but the first thing I would recommend no matter what is install a skid plate to protect your plastic oil pan from the road or debris: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...m-street-shield-skid-plate-kit/011768ecs01kt/?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
After that I would install a catch can as the new motors with the direct fuel injection systems have increased the power levels, there is a drawback. With no fuel vapors to clean the intake valves, the oil particles that are drawn into the intake from the PCV system will deposit themselves onto the valves and intake ports. Over time this will result in an excessive carbon buildup, resulting in lost power and poor fuel economy and rough idle.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-tuning-baffled-oil-catch-can-system/016901ecs01-01kt/
?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
You will also need to install the cold weather bypass hose as you live in Chicago: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-cold-weather-bypass-hose/021834ecs0102kt/
?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_16_2017
This hose allows the remaining ECS components to remain installed and requires no further maintenance as the PCV system is reverted back to "operating" like OEM without worry of freezing hoses.
Let me know if this helps
Chuck
KevinC
Autocross Champion
- Car(s)
- '19 Golf R, '21 M2c
^^
Interesting that you have that Bluetooth symbol next to the battery symbol. I've seen pics of a few MIB2's that do this but most don't (mine included, s/w 255, MY 2016, doesn't either). Must be some subtle software difference.
Interesting that you have that Bluetooth symbol next to the battery symbol. I've seen pics of a few MIB2's that do this but most don't (mine included, s/w 255, MY 2016, doesn't either). Must be some subtle software difference.
