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Derushi

Go Kart Champion
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CAR IS TOTALED!! - It's been a good run.


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Hello hello,

I decided to make my own thread to document the progress on my build. The car is a 5dr Carbon Steel Grey GTI with Performance and Lighting Package. I'd like to keep the build somewhat simple using OEM upgrades and quality aftermarket pieces. OEM+ / Clubsport

Future:
  • Euro lower engine cover
  • Bilstein B8 // Koni Yellows??
  • Superspeed RF03RR wheels (18x8.5" ET45 Titanium) OR WedsSport SA10R wheels (18x8.5" ET45 Gunmetal)
  • EQT Turbo... in the future? ;)
  • Turbosmart?
To be installed/Waiting

  • None

Engine
  • Cobb Accessport (Stratified Protune)
  • APR Intercooler + Hoses
  • Integrated Engineering Cold Air Intake w/ SAI
  • Brisk ER12S Spark Plugs
  • MAPerformance Catted/Resonated Downpipe
  • Exhaust
    • APR Front Muffler (replacing stock resonator)
    • Clubsport S Muffler
Suspension/Brakes
  • Stock Performance Package Brakes
  • Stoptech Posi-quiet Ceramic pads
  • Emmanuele Design Lowering springs
  • 24mm H&R Rear Sway Bar
Wheels/Tires
OEM WHEELS GANG
  • VW Pretoria 19x8" ET50 w/ Stock Pirelli PZERO Summer Tires 235/35/R19
  • VW Durban 18x7.5" ET51 w/ Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 225/40/R18
  • VW Austin 18x7.5" ET49 (with matching curb rashes :D) w/ Stock A/S 225/40/R18
  • 10mm H&R Spacers Front // 12mm Rear
Drivetrain
  • DKM Stage 2 MB Clutch Kit (SMFW)
  • Fluidampr Crank Pulley
  • iAbed Rear Main Seal
  • ECS Stainless Steel Clutch Line (Swirl Valve delete)
  • HPA MQB Dogbone Mount
  • 034 Engine and Transmission mount
  • Cluth bleeder delay + Clutch spring + Clutch Stop
  • APR Solid Shifter Cable Bracket
  • Dieselgeek Sigma 6 Short Shifter
  • Raceseng Shift knob
Interior/Exterior
  • Power folding mirrors w/ Puddle lights (lock/unlock)
  • Auto-headlight switch with aftermarket light sensor
  • Facelift MK7.5 LED Tail lights (BEC Replica w/ Harness)
  • Dynamic Mirror turn signal (3-pin- working puddle lights)
  • Leyo Billet Aluminum Radio/Climate Control knobs
  • Tints - 45 front / 35 all around (sunvisor strip)
  • Matte black front and rear VW badge
  • Various DeAutoKey upgrades
  • Various coding changes: "direct controlled over" steering assist, starting vibration, XDS, etc.
 
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Derushi

Go Kart Champion
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Thanks Sandman and CLOUT!

Pretoria's are currently stored. It's in stock summer P-Zero's (only 200-300 miles on it when I bought the set) and unfortunately the temperature here dips down to -1C/30F in the morning/late at night... It'll have to wait until mid March or April :(

 

Sandman GTI

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Tennessee USA
Grey stock-ish build

Thanks CLOUT! Loving them so far, and the stock summer tires are definitely a game changer compared to the stock A/S.



(I really need to get my windows tinted...)




Yes on window.
How about a light tint on orange markers or entire headlight? LaminX sells precut film in clear and light or dark tints. They also protect head light.

Those wheels. [emoji41]


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Derushi

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Yes on window.
How about a light tint on orange markers or entire headlight? LaminX sells precut film in clear and light or dark tints. They also protect head light.

Those wheels. [emoji41]


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I'll have to check that out. A light tint on the headlight and dark on the reflector is what I'm thinking.

I'll probably check with the guys doing my tint soon as they carry lamin-x films. I also don't want to darken the red LP stripe by using a full pre-cut film.
 

Sandman GTI

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Tennessee USA
I'll have to check that out. A light tint on the headlight and dark on the reflector is what I'm thinking.

I'll probably check with the guys doing my tint soon as they carry lamin-x films. I also don't want to darken the red LP stripe by using a full pre-cut film.



Check out Forum member JC Emberton's build thread. He has same color and has worked to remove or cover all chrome and red. He also works in tint film.


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