Still in a holding pattern for the engine project but I am finding the longer I wait, the more I am adding to the parts list to add while it's in there. The waiting and excitement/frustration is turning into money spent to make it better and better. I am beginning to wonder if I'll ever financially recover from this.
I saw a set of
https://www.recaro-automotive.com/us/dynamic/recaro-sportster-cs on a 7.5R the other day and strongly considering getting a set for the R while it's in for the engine project. Seems the general consensus is that they're about as comfortable as OEM but much much better bolstering and fit.
So let's do a recap of what's on deck for the next visit to HPA because why not. I think a lot has been added but not noted here yet.
- Ultra top secret engine swap + all the trimmings (fuel system redo, transmission update, etc etc etc)
- Upgraded DSG clutchpack (for 630ft-lbs holding power)
- Wavetrac front and rear LSD (assuming availability lines up)
- Verus rear diffuser
- Verus front canards
- Aerofabb front splitter and side skirts
- Ethanol + oil pressure sensors added and configured to display in my VAD Pro
- Superspeed PF03RR forged wheels (18x8.5 et 42) + Hankook RS-4 245/40/R18
- Ferodo DS1.11 pads (DS Uno not available locally)
- Recaro Clubsport CS seats (???)
Running down the list I feel like I'll be saying goodbye to the car for at least a month while it all happens lol.