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nimbus1

New member
Location
Scotland
Just thought I would say hello to everyone and introduce myself. Bought a 2015 Golf R yesterday and this forum has been great in my learning curve thus far. I grew up with my mate always having the golf anniversary edition, r32's so always wnated the same one day. So glad i took the plunge - cant stop smiling every time i get in th car. :):)
 
Wild Hare

Wild Hare

.: MR. BIG STUFF :.
Location
Nortvest
Car(s)
2015 Golf R (TUNED)
Hello!
 
Firstboost

Firstboost

Go Kart Champion
Location
East Bay Area
Congrats! Enjoy and welcome to the forum.
 
virpacalis

virpacalis

Go Kart Newbie
Location
near Philly
Car(s)
'17 R DSG
IMO the R offers a great deal of stealthy economy, speed, fun, comfort, and utility for the money. Welcome and enjoy!
 
ECS Tuning

ECS Tuning

Go Kart Champion
Location
Wadsworth, OH
nimbus1 said:
Just thought I would say hello to everyone and introduce myself. Bought a 2015 Golf R yesterday and this forum has been great in my learning curve thus far. I grew up with my mate always having the golf anniversary edition, r32's so always wnated the same one day. So glad i took the plunge - cant stop smiling every time i get in th car. :):)
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First and foremost, welcome to the Forum.
How many kilometers are on your R when you bought it ?
Is this R going to be your daily driver ?
Are there any mods on the car ?

If your car has the stock front plastic under belly cover, replace that asap with an Aluminum Street Shield. The stock belly cover is made of plastic and so is the oil pan. So if you hit something in the road you can crack open your oil pan.

Here is a link to the Street Shield that we sell at ECS Tuning; https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...m-street-shield-skid-plate-kit/011768ecs01kt/?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_20_2017


The next mod you should think about is installing an Oil Catch Can. The reason I say this is that our engines will build up carbon deposits on the valves and the intake runners. This will cause poor acceleration and loss of power.
Here is the link to the one we sell at ECS Tuning: 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_20_2017


If you drive your R in cold weather you will also to install this Cold Weather Bypass Hose: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-cold-weather-bypass-hose/021834ecs0102kt/?utm_source=golfmk7&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=chuck_10_20_2017
You need this in cold weather driving because the moisture can freeze in the lines, and that will increase the crankcase pressure.

Look forward to hearing from you

Chuck
 
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