Recent content by CMARNOLD78

Last summer my 2018 GTI with only 12,000 miles on the clock AC system pretty much stopped working. Due to Covid I had hardly used it so only took it in for a service today. Initially it would go for a little bit, and I was generally only going very short distances over the last year. Last...

Quite a good new review from Matt Farrah just posted.

Yeah, she is really good. She was a diesel mechanic I think in the Air Force.

Yep, me too. Pirrellis would wheel spin when you put the foot down. That is pretty much down to zero now with the A/S3+. Made it feel like a completely different car. Only thing is with no snow in DC this year I still haven't got to test their snow performance....

Its a bit more than that... It basically has the Golf R engine but is a GTI i.e. front wheel drive and a lot lighter. AND a flashy decal....

Thanks, was there a difference over regular GTI in your opinion? Also how does the rear splitter look in person (and rest of TCR kit) I got excited because the spitter is only a couple of hundred dollars to buy. I then realised I would have to get the front splitter and side skirts which cost...

Thanks! Definitely a bit more raspy/throaty.

Thanks. This is exactly what I am after! Just an extra inch of noise!

Perfect! That is awesome. Sounds like you installed it yourself. Looks like these cost around $500 or so. Overall do you think it was worth the money? Does it put an extra smile on your face when driving?

Never noticed anything in my new one when I got it... I wonder if there is a difference as to how long since it actually came off the line, vs one that has been sitting on a lot/shipping yard for a few months? Mine was built probably 4 - 5 months probably prior to buying it new.

I just found this one on YouTube which is pretty detailed on it. Unlike the previous video posted, he doesn't have a downpipe (although has stage 1 tune which theoretically doesn't effect it). He has it on a manual transmission. Sounds like it is pretty quiet when not driving aggressively but...

I have seen that these are beginning to be available as an available part. I am one of those people that prefer their car to be "stock" Is there a bit more additional noise and pops and crackles in these? Is it worth the change? NB: Just to update this, am looking for feedback from those...

Awesome! Pity no snow for a while in the DMV to test out the FWD in the R!

Just went and got my GTI serviced at my local dealer. Saw they had 5 Rs on display (usually only have one) then saw they actually have 16 in stock. Saw the other local dealer has about 18 in stock. Has a shipload of Rs arrived recently? They were priced from 37 - 39,000 are these good deals...

Nice! The best two mods you can make are getting some good aftermarket paddles. It will make you actually use the shifters which make for a better driving experience. Also not sure which tires they come with in the UK but if you put some good performance tires on e.g. Pilot Sport 3+ AS it...