muzdub's sleeper 2017 GTi Sport

Muzdub · Sep 16, 2016

The goal behind this build is to end up with a road legal usable car that can hang with a 997 GT3 around a road course, and costs a 3rd of the money.
Project started mid-Sept-16, and working with Achtuning.com, and Kelly Campbell this beastly little GTI is already not far off.

Car
2017 GTI Sport - [Eric@ Pignataro VW]
DSG
PP VAQ Differential

Engine
IS38 turbo
APR IS38 ECU software [93oct]
BMS JB4 Water/Methanol Injection Controller [+3psi][George@ BMS]
APR Downpipe
APR Carbon fiber intake
APR Carbonio secondary air breather
APR Intercooler
APR Intercooler hoses
APR Throttle body hose
APR Turbo outlet hose
Denso iridium power IKH24 spark plugs
VWR R600 High flow turbo inlet
Neuspeed Hi-Flo turbo discharge conversion w/muffler delete
CoolingMist Water Meth Pump
CoolingMist Water Meth failsafe
CoolingMist CM5 nozzle
Spulen Throttle pipe w/ Water Meth bung
Modified Washer + Water Meth reservoir [50:50 W:M]
AWE Touring 3" Exhaust w/diamond black tips
Modified grille intake vent
GFB DV+ [removed]
Revo engine mount [ready to install]

Transmission
APR DSG TCU software
HPA interlocking dog bone puck mount [Jay@ Fastuning]
034 dog bone [removed]
Revo transmission mount [ready to install]

Suspension
KW Clubsport Coilovers w/external reservoir
KW Clubsport Camber plates [-2.6 front, -2.0 rear] [Brendan@ Achtuning]
KW Clubsport Front sway bar end links
Superpro rear sway bar end links
Superpro lower front control arm bushings
Superpro lower rear control arm bushings
H&R Front sway bar 28mm adjustable [soft setting]
H&R Rear sway bar 26mm adjustable [stiff setting]
Vogtland coilover kit [For sale pm me]
White Line front sway bar end links [For sale on me]

Brakes
Stoptech ST-60 red 6 piston calipers
Stoptech Powerslot 355mm front slotted rotors
Stoptech Powerslot rear slotted rotors
Stoptech Stainless steel braided lines
Stoptech STR600 brake fluid

Wheels
Konig Rennform 18x8 5x112 Grey ET45mm (18.40lbs)
Aluminum 57.10x66.56 hub centric rings
3mm H&R front spacers
5mm H&R rear spacers
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 235/40ZR18 (95Y)

Non-Performance
BMS JB4 Bluetooth dongle
OBDeleven Pro
ESC Off mode
20% Tint all round
OEM Mud/Splash guards
Front Black and Red VW badges
Rear Black and Red VW badges
Maxton front lip
Obdlink2 LX
Harry's laptimer
Ram mount

Track Videos (old w/ESC problems, pre-meth,clubsports,mounts)
New videos coming soon.
GTI IS38 vs M4
-->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHHz8kn8vNw
GTI IS38 vs WRX STI
--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRweFUrg3C4
GTI IS38 vs 997.2 911
--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JwM1FBigjQ

Pictures (lots more buried throughout the thread)

GTI Jake · Sep 16, 2016

Nice! Soooo you wanna sell the stock front brakes?

Diesel5000 · Sep 16, 2016

Wow you have some big things in store for your car. I guess you said screw the warranty eh? I'm also thinking is38 in the future for my ride. I'm eager to see how yours turns out.

Hulk1 · Sep 16, 2016

Damn that's some serious modding all at once. Must have a lot of money to play with.

Muzdub · Sep 16, 2016

Gti jake said:
Nice! Soooo you wanna sell the stock front brakes?

Yes I probably will actually, shoot me a pm in a week and a half.

enkil · Sep 16, 2016

Congrats! I did probably less than that in my 3 years ownership

Enjoy man.. Go for 235/40/18 PSS instead. You are gonna need the extra traction

paulkromz · Sep 17, 2016

wow i would never guess it's a GTI.

real sleeper there

IDriveaGTI · Sep 17, 2016

2 questions

Why not just start with a r?
Why no Coilovers?

Muzdub · Sep 17, 2016

IDriveaGTI said:
Why not just start with a r?

Good question, the R is the superior model as a daily, but for my use case the value for money didn't seem to make sense.
Originally wanted an R, but getting one with DSG is really difficult, and getting one with DSG and paying MSRP or less is near impossible. I love track days so with the exception of the IS38 turbo swap the R would need every other modification being made to the GTI. The AWD traction is great, for sure, but I paid $27k-ish for this GTI and that $13k+ extra goes to work in other areas. At some point race seats will go in, replacing base gti cloth seats seems more acceptable than fancy leather R seats.
Its a stretch to find compelling justification outside of value, but the GTI is 200-300lbs lighter which likely results in a small advantage outside of a dig? And in specific conditions Borg Warner claim the VAQ / FDX pp diff out performs AWD haldex (Watch their VAQ tech presentation, it's long but informative https://vimeo.com/102644851) which I guess is evident in the record holding GTI Clubsport.

IDriveaGTI said:
Why no Coilovers?

Drawing the line somewhere for the first set of mods

Coilovers, exhaust, comfortable race seats, tints, and light weight wheels are next.

Muzdub · Sep 17, 2016

enkil said:
Congrats! I did probably less than that in my 3 years ownership

Enjoy man.. Go for 235/40/18 PSS instead. You are gonna need the extra traction

Thanks.
I looked at 235's but didn't know if 235's on a stock 7.5" wheel would rub.... going to get wider wheels and tires, just need to work out how wide I can go without rub. Stock is 225/40 = height 25.1"

edit
Went with 235/40/18 PSS on an 18x8 wheel

NickC · Sep 18, 2016

Subbed, look forward to seeing the progress. Will you be posting video of track days?

Muzdub · Sep 19, 2016

NickC said:
Subbed, look forward to seeing the progress. Will you be posting video of track days?

Can do, I record with harry's laptimer anyway, be interesting to see if I get around The Ridge Motorsport parkway quicker than I did in my S4... It better had

AR11 · Sep 20, 2016

Sweet build. I was in the same situation earlier this month and opted for the R (paid $9k more for the R - felt like a better "deal" than the sport). Part of the reason is that I decided that the engine on the R would be enough for me as-is and so by going that route I could keep warranty intact. Also this will be my only car so having 4wd means I can take the car to tahoe (can't put chains on a GTI). I'm sure this will be a more interesting outcome though.

boba_feta · Sep 20, 2016

Man what a build list already! I just picked up my '17 Sport on Saturday, no plans quite like this but I love it already! Can't wait to see what yours becomes!

hi_centered · Sep 20, 2016

Kelly must have sweet talked you hard

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

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