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ECNMY R

Drag Race Newbie
Location
California
Car(s)
R, RS3, GTS 4.0
Things got out of hand. I could write a book about how much I love these cars, but I'll try to let the parts list do the talking.

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Engine:
EQT Vortex XL turbo
Euro intake manifold, PR MPI w/925cc injectors
EQT Brushless LPFP
5 bar TMAP/PUT sensors
NGK R7437-9 spark plugs
R600 intake, MST pipe/inlet
do88 intercooler
EQT 2.75" piping
Unitronic catted downpipe, Remus non-resonated cat-back
Custom EQT 91 and E75 tunes (34psi on E)
Motul 8100 Power 5w40

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Transmission:
Wavetrac LSD
Ringer Racing Stage 4 clutch w/23lb single-mass flywheel
ECS stainless steel clutch line, bleeder block
ECS shifter bushings

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Chassis/Suspension:
KW DDC coilovers
Aluminum front subframe
GTI Clubsport S steering knuckles
BFI lower control arms w/RS3-style solid rubber bushings
BFI Stage 1 engine/trans mounts
Unitronic Street dogbone
Tyrol front deadset kit
H&R front sway bar, Eibach rear

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Brakes:
Neuspeed 2-piece front rotors, stock rear
iSweep IS1500 pads f/r

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Wheels/Tires:
BBS LM 19x8.5 ET48, 5mm rear spacer
235/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

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Here's how it sits today at just over 6 years old with 45,000 miles. It was my daily for 5 years and 40,000 miles, from Unitronic Stage 1 at 4,500 miles to full bolt-ons EQT Stage 2 at 30k. Now it's just a super usable hot rod.

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Never vibed with the Mk8, think the Mk7 is a future classic, so I upgraded it like VW did the Mk8:
-aluminum subframe
-new dampers
-new turbo
-more fueling
-fancy diff

Now it's fast as fuck, handles incredibly, and rides beautifully. For me it starts and ends with the KW dampers, they totally transformed the car and inspired adding power. It's perfect and I love it. Big huge crazy thanks to Avery Jennings at Over Engineered Garage in Fresno. Without his expertise and professionalism none of this would have been possible. And a big thanks to the whole Mk7 community, all the contributed knowledge and experience is invaluable.
 
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manu97

Autocross Champion
Location
Chicago
Car(s)
MK7 R
Looks great, and sounds like a perfect balance of fast and comfortable!
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
Well you already know I love your car. Would you please share which KW's you got? Been looking at KW Part# 3528080N
 

ECNMY R

Drag Race Newbie
Location
California
Car(s)
R, RS3, GTS 4.0
Beautiful car.

Why did you go with the 23lb flywheel instead of the 18lb?

I have a Stage 4 Ringer w/DMF that is slipping now so may go stage 5 with single and was curious what difference the flywheels make.

Because I wanted to keep it daily drivable, and it still is. It's still more responsive than the stock DMF.

Well you already know I love your car. Would you please share which KW's you got? Been looking at KW Part# 3528080N

Thanks dude. That part # is the V3 Clubsports, I'm running the DDC #39080055, which are just V3s with KW-developed presets that work with the factory drive modes. I can't say enough about how the coilovers improved the car for road/canyon driving.
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
Because I wanted to keep it daily drivable, and it still is. It's still more responsive than the stock DMF.



Thanks dude. That part # is the V3 Clubsports, I'm running the DDC #39080055, which are just V3s with KW-developed presets that work with the factory drive modes. I can't say enough about how the coilovers improved the car for road/canyon driving.
Yes they are clubsports and the ones I could find that have upper mount plates.
 
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