When Covid was in full swing I bought in July 2020 my 07/2018 7.5R with just 7.000 miles. The previous owner just added some H&R springs and a Maxton front lip and spoiler.
The little modification, low millage and in my opinion best/necessary equipment made the purchase easy --> 3-door, no sunroof, no OPF, leather interior, digital dash and the performance package. The color was not as important but I hate black now. The car is always dirty
The next modifications were a KW Clubsport V4, a HGP 480Hp Stage 3 build with TÜV (very important in Germany!), a Wagner intercooler and Cup2s.
Fast forward I'm in the process of getting my engine build started.
As I have access to arguably the best rod and piston engineers around, I started to engineer my own engine internals.
Engine disassembly (bought the engine with just 500 miles):
As the stock Golf MK7R pistons do not show a real recess for the oil squirters I designed the first piston without one and got them 3D printed to check the clearance.
This was a little bit too tight for comfort....
So, I revised the design, got them printed again and everything was fine.
The final version with the rod looks like this:
The other parts for the engine build arrived in the meantime and I'm waiting to get my parts done to start machining and the assembly
Also on the way is a BBK with AP Racing 5000R calipers, Carbopad brake discs, some Verkline stuff and other smaller parts. I need also new wheels to fit the BBK
For end of the year the plan is to lose some weight and get a Carbon hood, wider fenders and tailgate made (for the MK8 a Carbon hood, roof and tailgate are already available btw ).
The little modification, low millage and in my opinion best/necessary equipment made the purchase easy --> 3-door, no sunroof, no OPF, leather interior, digital dash and the performance package. The color was not as important but I hate black now. The car is always dirty
The next modifications were a KW Clubsport V4, a HGP 480Hp Stage 3 build with TÜV (very important in Germany!), a Wagner intercooler and Cup2s.
Fast forward I'm in the process of getting my engine build started.
As I have access to arguably the best rod and piston engineers around, I started to engineer my own engine internals.
Engine disassembly (bought the engine with just 500 miles):
As the stock Golf MK7R pistons do not show a real recess for the oil squirters I designed the first piston without one and got them 3D printed to check the clearance.
This was a little bit too tight for comfort....
So, I revised the design, got them printed again and everything was fine.
The final version with the rod looks like this:
The other parts for the engine build arrived in the meantime and I'm waiting to get my parts done to start machining and the assembly
Also on the way is a BBK with AP Racing 5000R calipers, Carbopad brake discs, some Verkline stuff and other smaller parts. I need also new wheels to fit the BBK
For end of the year the plan is to lose some weight and get a Carbon hood, wider fenders and tailgate made (for the MK8 a Carbon hood, roof and tailgate are already available btw
).
