Sweet ride! Ok, I've been absent from the forums for awhile but this build is so similar to mine!
You've gone above and beyond mine for sure, and it seems most of the pics in my thread are dead, but I've done a ton of the same mods including:
— BFI engine and trans mounts
— 034 insert
— ECS cable bushings
— OEM short shift bracket
— Similar lowering setup (I'm on VWR)
— had the aFe Pro Dry S for a long while
— OEM auto dimming mirror
— power folding mirrors
— clutch pedal spring delete
— many of the same OB11 tweaks and more
I've even wanted to mod the OEM golf ball shift knob for more weight but couldn't figure out how. Good for you for figuring that out!
Oh did I mention I'm another CSG with CO's?
And so many other things I've wanted to do, the 8" screen, been curious about the red Powerflex bushing since I think my 034 is trashed, AGAIN. Have been curious about the roc euro bar as when I get some lurching at low speeds there is also a mechanical "thunk" that goes with it and I don't know where it's coming from, but scared to try it for the reasons you mentioned.
I messed with a Dinan power unit for a bit but got sent into limp mode a few times and took it off and have been stock since. Interesting you had clutch slip with the JB1. I've been dying to tune mine but don't want to shell out for the clutch.
Anyways, fun to see similar vision for the car on here in a world where it seems like most are Stage 15 600hp big turbo haha.