HoyaDub
Ready to race!
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Car(s)
- 2017 VW GTI Autobahn
So this is my first car I have owned that has been worth modifying, and I am obsessed with it so far. I was originally looking at a Mustang GT, but decided to give the VW a shot as a much more practical daily driver. Once I drove the car I was in love. It didn't have the sound of the GT or the raw power, but it handled incredibly well, was plenty quick, the interior quality was infinitely nicer, and the car was less expensive.
I went home for the day to deliberate, and by the time I went to bed I had made up my mind that this car would be mine. The dealer had it at a pretty ridiculous markdown, and on October 18, 2017 I brought her home. I have loved every minute with it.
This build is not going to be a record setter, and will be tame compared to a lot I have seen, but nevertheless I am excited for it and wanted a thread to look back on when it is done. My intent is to end up with a car that I can use as my DD, that my wife can get in and feel comfortable driving by herself or with future kids, and that I can take to a track day or blast around mountain roads here and there and have maximum amounts of fun. My hopes are that this build will accomplish these goals, and will strike the perfect balance between them. These mods are listed in the order I foresee them happening.
Engine Mods
APR Carbon Fiber Intake - May 14, 2020
APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe - May 14, 2020
CTS Turbo Inlet Pipe - May 14, 2020
Unitronics Intercooler - June 6, 2020
AWE Touring Cat-back exhaust - July 13, 2020
Brisk RF12S Spark Plugs - June 19, 2020
APR Coolant Hose Reroute - July 20, 2020
Velt Coilpacks - August 19, 2020
APR Downpipe - August 29, 2020
APR Stage 2 ECU Tune - August 29,2020
APR TCU Tune - August 29, 2020
Wheels/Tires
Summer - Neuspeed RSE11r Wheels, Hyper Silver, 18x8.5 - June 4, 2020
Summer - Michelin PS4S 245/40/18 tires - June 4, 2020
Winter - Random Moda 17" wheels
Winter - Bridgestone Blizzak ws80 235/45/17
Suspension
Eibach Pro Kit (Euro) lowering springs - June 5, 2020
Neuspeed 25mm RSB - June 19, 2020
SuperPro Rear End Links - June 19, 2020
Eurocode Rear Chassis Brace - July 28, 2020
Eurocode Front Strut Tower Brace - Need to install
Brakes
Endless MX72 Brake Pads (Front) - June 29, 2020
OEM Brake Pads (Rear)
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid - June 29, 2020
RS3 Brake Ducts - Need to install
Other
Suntek Ceramic Window Tint - October 20, 2017
OBDEleven - Not really an install, but deactivated Soundaktor, and activated keyfob windows
Upcoming Vehicle Mods
Dogbone Insert
Golf Clubsport S Brake Rotors - TBD
Rennline Fire Extinguisher mount - TBD
Upcoming Driver Mods
High Performance Driving Classes
October 18, 2017 - The day she came home
May 14, 2020 - CAI Install day
I went home for the day to deliberate, and by the time I went to bed I had made up my mind that this car would be mine. The dealer had it at a pretty ridiculous markdown, and on October 18, 2017 I brought her home. I have loved every minute with it.
This build is not going to be a record setter, and will be tame compared to a lot I have seen, but nevertheless I am excited for it and wanted a thread to look back on when it is done. My intent is to end up with a car that I can use as my DD, that my wife can get in and feel comfortable driving by herself or with future kids, and that I can take to a track day or blast around mountain roads here and there and have maximum amounts of fun. My hopes are that this build will accomplish these goals, and will strike the perfect balance between them. These mods are listed in the order I foresee them happening.
Engine Mods
APR Carbon Fiber Intake - May 14, 2020
APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe - May 14, 2020
CTS Turbo Inlet Pipe - May 14, 2020
Unitronics Intercooler - June 6, 2020
AWE Touring Cat-back exhaust - July 13, 2020
Brisk RF12S Spark Plugs - June 19, 2020
APR Coolant Hose Reroute - July 20, 2020
Velt Coilpacks - August 19, 2020
APR Downpipe - August 29, 2020
APR Stage 2 ECU Tune - August 29,2020
APR TCU Tune - August 29, 2020
Wheels/Tires
Summer - Neuspeed RSE11r Wheels, Hyper Silver, 18x8.5 - June 4, 2020
Summer - Michelin PS4S 245/40/18 tires - June 4, 2020
Winter - Random Moda 17" wheels
Winter - Bridgestone Blizzak ws80 235/45/17
Suspension
Eibach Pro Kit (Euro) lowering springs - June 5, 2020
Neuspeed 25mm RSB - June 19, 2020
SuperPro Rear End Links - June 19, 2020
Eurocode Rear Chassis Brace - July 28, 2020
Eurocode Front Strut Tower Brace - Need to install
Brakes
Endless MX72 Brake Pads (Front) - June 29, 2020
OEM Brake Pads (Rear)
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid - June 29, 2020
RS3 Brake Ducts - Need to install
Other
Suntek Ceramic Window Tint - October 20, 2017
OBDEleven - Not really an install, but deactivated Soundaktor, and activated keyfob windows
Upcoming Vehicle Mods
Dogbone Insert
Golf Clubsport S Brake Rotors - TBD
Rennline Fire Extinguisher mount - TBD
Upcoming Driver Mods
High Performance Driving Classes
October 18, 2017 - The day she came home
May 14, 2020 - CAI Install day
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