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If you're looking for performance, I have never seen actual data indicating that any of these help. Flow bench data does not tell the full story for intakes.

Did a haldex fluid change and checked the pump filter mesh at 110k miles. I hadn't removed the pump in 60k miles and the mesh was was spotless with no debris. I think there's a reason that the VW service manual never mentions cleaning it...

I've never seen had nor heard of that issue. Was a DSG fluid service recently performed? Maybe it was overfilled.

Confirmed fitment of my Ti shims. Here's the file if anyone wants to have some made. A pair ran me $60 from sendcutsend, cheaper than I've seen retailers sell them for. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZgmqbBrcgcDNH0lYz53bQbFoq9uL50rg/view?usp=drive_link

Ohlins are nice, but require more frequent service intervals than the simpler options.

Did they shorten their bump stops or something? I've bottomed out my car plenty of times with 235 RT660s and never rubbed anything

Having brakes that can withstand track heat is more important than having perfect balance. I run RSL29 front pads, which are a medium friction endurance pad If your front pads start to fade, it will shift the bias rearwards, making the car looser than desired.

235/40/R18 will fit easy. Plenty of 255/35/R18 will also, but may be tight on the rear of a GTI.

Speaking of which, I just got my shims in the mail. Visually, the fitment looks good, I'll post the dxf file once I put them on my car and verify that they don't suck.

I’m planning on taking my car to a SCCA Time Trial or two, and would like to stay in the S3 class, so no major upgrades for me. I’ve ordered a set of Ti shims, hopefully those at least help with the fluid heat. Brembos is will be sick, the car needs more brakes. The best solution to any VW...

I just designed and ordered a set of Ti shims from SCS. If there is interest I could set up a group buy to bring the cost down.

Front pads had their backing plates very warped. Single piston brakes don’t really make sense in a car of this size…

Surprised that those pads don't have the metal springs on the ears. Were they rattly?

Acceleras suck, don’t waste your time or money. v730 are wonderful.

Tracked the VW for the first time since installing the APR springs. It’s a Christmas miracle - my tires surivived and still have some fake Khumo tread left. The springs have now paid for themselves twice over. Managed a few 1:01s at Lime Rock. I’m sure it could get down to a minute flat, but...

Good point! I totally forgot about that

Oof, that sucks Looks like your plates offer 0.6 degrees more negative camber than mine, so I got lucky. Unfortunate there isn't a stiffer spring option that fits on proper camber plates.

Correct, I have the new ones (SUS00014), which are stiffer, dual rate and don't have a fitment issue. What was the problem you had?

That's interesting that you had an issue with APR springs and your camber mounts. They have been fine on my car with the Eurosport camber inserts.

Both are fine and neither will rub on 235. You could also run 17s, which should be slightly cheaper and more comfortable.