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MQB_7.5R Build Thread

MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
November 19, 2022 - 36,532 miles (WHITE)

Installed Racingline Carbon Fiber Rear Chassis Brace and COBB ABS Module Heatshield.

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
i so wish racing line made that in aluminum as well.

$500+ new for a carbon brace that would do the same as one made of alu or steel for a 1/4 of the price is insane.
Totally agree. I had a Eurosport Rear X Brace on my previous GTI, but I wasn’t a fan of cutting the carpet and drilling into the interior.
 

MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
November 20, 2022 - 36,541 miles (WHITE)

Installed Powerflex Dogbone Insert (PWF-PFF85830P) and Neuspeed Power Module.

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
November 23, 2022 - 36,602 miles (WHITE)

Full paint correction complete! (11 hours in total)
Steps:
1.) Clean exterior of vehicle thoroughly (2 Bucket Method).
2.) Apply Iron Remover and rinse off
3.) Clay Bar each panel
4.) X-TRA CUT Compound paired with a medium-heavy cutting foam pad
5.) SONAX Perfect Finish paired with a light-medium polishing foam pad
6.) Apply Surface Prep to remove all compound/polish residue
7.) Apply Adam's Advanced Graphene Ceramic Coating in 3'x3' sections
8.) Let Product cure for 24 hours
9.) Apply Adam's Polishes Graphene Booster

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
December 22, 2022 - 36,638 miles (WHITE)

Slowly stocking up some parts for the right time...
  • APR Charge Pipes (Turbo Outlet and Throttle Body Pipe) (MS100196)
  • APR Intercooler Hoses (MS100114)
  • IE Downpipe (IEEXCI1)
    • Vibrant Straight 02 Spacer (11621)
  • APR Intercooler (IC100019)
  • P3 Analog Boost Gauge (LAP3VGR7+V)
    • Precision Raceworks Boost Tap (601-0043)
  • COBB Accessport with EQT Stage 2 Tune
 
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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
Merry Christmas!
Got some goodies for the Golf R.
  • Racingline Stud Conversion Kit (70mm Ball Seat Lugs)
  • Indoor Car Cover
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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
January 8, 2023 - 36,641 miles (WHITE)

Removed the Silica Bag located in the coolant reservoir tank. If this bag tears, the silica inside can damage the heater core and the coolant system. To remove the bag, I just used needle nose pliers.

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Audi RS3 Brake Ducts arrived!

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
Why do they put the silca pouch in?
The silica pouch was pre-installed in the coolant reservoir from VW for a couple of years, and then it was revised back to a reservoir without the pouch. The silica was supposed to extend the life of the coolant and prevent corrosion in the coolant system, but it will do more harm than good if the pouch tears. If your coolant tank says "mit silikat" next to the level indicator, you have the silica pouch in your reservoir.
 
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19birel

Drag Racing Champion
Location
Pittsburgh
Car(s)
MK7.5 - MK4 - B8.5
Since my car was the final model year I assume I don't have this, but now I'm checking when I get home from work!
 

MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
January 14, 2023 - 36,668 miles (WHITE)
Installed EMD Auto Flush Spacer Kit.
Front: 10mm Spacers
Rear: 17.5mm Spacers

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
February 12, 2023 - 36,671 miles (WHITE)
Received some goodies recently for the Golf R... mostly for the Porsche Macan Brake Swap

Neuspeed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  • Front-Macan : SKU H.VW.2F.PM7.CBN
  • Rear-Golf R : SKU H.VW.2R.438.CBN

HAWK Talon Rotors
  • Front-Macan (345mm same as mk6 Golf R) : HTC4847
  • Rear-Golf R (310mm) : HTC4539
PowerStop Z26 Carbon Ceramic Brake Pads
  • Front-Macan : Z26-1001
  • Rear-Golf R : Z26-1761
Genuine Oettinger Spoiler painted VW L041 (Black)
-This is just a mockup of it on the car. Once the weather warms up, I will do the full installation.

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MQB_7.5R

Go Kart Champion
Location
Ohio
Car(s)
2018 Mk7.5 Golf R(s)
March 17, 2023 - 36,700 miles (WHITE)

Not much of an update as I have been away at college without the car. The car got its first wash since Thanksgiving and the Adams Advanced Graphene Coating is working perfectly. My stockpile of parts is still accumulating...

Picked up some used 034 Rear Subframe Inserts for cheap and finally unboxed the HAWK Talon Rotors.

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While cleaning my wheels, I noticed a bulge in my passenger front tire. These DSW06+ tires were installed before I purchased the car, so the warranty won't transfer to me. They only have 4k miles on them, so I just decided to purchase one replacement tire.

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