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Patricia Shadowfax 2017 Reflex Silver GTI S

uberdot

uberdot

Autocross Champion
Location
Ten Forward
Car(s)
Silver 2017 6MT
My MK4 VR6 GTI was getting a little too packed once I became a dad several years back. I had a little money saved and the MK7 body style was really growing on me so I decided to start looking around for a new VW. Prerequisite was reflex sliver.

Preferred to have an Autobahn version with PP but a really untouched 2017 S showed up with only 8K miles on it at a nice price. I figured I’m gonna mod it anyway so I can configure the brakes and LSD how I want them eventually. Also less electronics to get in the way.

Here’s a photo of her the night I was waiting on the VW stealership to finish their nefarious paperwork. (Not sure why it’s sideways I’ll fix it later.) I’ve done a relatively modest amount of mods over the past 2 years, nothing too crazy but it sure has become a lot more fun. This is my first experience with real modding and it’s been a great experience and a fun ride. This GTI is a daily driver and I intend to keep it as I fell in love. Just thought it was a good time to start logging stuff better than I have been.

Current Build

Engine
  • Powerflex Dogbone hybrid insert
  • Stage 2 EQT 93 Octane file w/ Cobb TC
  • Ruthenium plugs / RS3 coils
  • Baun Performance IC
  • Cp-e 70d engine mounts
Transmission
  • ACT Street Clutch w/ SMFW
  • Delay valve delete + speedbleeder <3
  • DIY clutch stop (currently removed)
  • Clutch assist spring delete
  • Raceseng Spherology shift knob
  • Torque Solutions shifter bushings
Suspension
  • Bilstein B8s
  • H&R Sport Springs
  • H&R 24mm Rear Sway Bar
  • Audi TT rear spring perch
Wheels / Tires
  • OZ Racing Ultralegerras 18”
  • Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Summers
  • 42DD 8mm spacers front
  • ECS Tuning 15mm spacers rear
Brakes
  • Audi A4 Quattro retrofit
  • Technafit
Exhaust
  • Baun Performance downpipe
Intake
  • VWR Drop in filter
  • Snow grate removal
Exterior
  • Helix MK7 headlights
  • Euro eGolf grille
  • BEC black LED tails
  • RennWagen spoiler extension
Other
  • 3D printed Gas pedal spacer
To Do List (near future)
  1. Dieselgeek superpin
  2. Exhaust sound upgrades
Parts to install:
  • Caliper speedbleeders
 
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imthanick_a

imthanick_a

Autocross Champion
Location
Ohio
Great job! I would agree that the next thing to check is injectors. Hope you can track down your issue
 
imthanick_a

imthanick_a

Autocross Champion
Location
Ohio
imthanick_a

imthanick_a

Autocross Champion
Location
Ohio
Diggs24 said:
I think the driveway disagrees.
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Hey man, driveways aren't cheap. Mine looks pretty similar. Still has twenty years left on it lol
 
jimlloyd40

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
uberdot said:
Decided on trying a new tune out before I commit to a protune for the Cobb platform. The local tuner shop here uses Eurodyne and I think rather than coughing up the 1K for an ED protune I’d be more interested in learning to self-tune and get a different option for the protune; and I like variation.

Ordered this with an OTS EQT Stage 2 93 octane file and so far it feels pretty good. It’s a bit more tame and refined than the 93 ots Eurodyne tune but what Eurodyne makes up for a really powerful 2nd gear and a sluggish 1st, this tune seems to have an intense 1st gear and more conservative 2nd but definitely not sluggish.

I will give it some more miles for the ECU to adapt, or just do a battery reset and let it do a from scratch reset to adapt before giving more impressions. So far so good, it’s been fun and I got a “pops and bangs” in Normal mode for kicks 😂
Since I always drive in Sport, I thought it’d be fun for Friday night grocery runs when Subies and Hondas rev at me.


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Isn't the EQT protune about $500 since you already have the AP?
 
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