[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by Ryebread

thx man.
I haven't heard great things about giac for this tune.
I had revo on my A3 and it was great, again though - not for this car.
UM > everything else right now.
although APR is ok and apparently the dealers are ok with APR tunes (warranty).

I will check out your g2g asap! thx!

I have a GTI and am thinking GIAC since the local dealer/distributor is awesome.
We do have a loval APR dealer in Dallas, however, I am not sure how good they are. When I had my BMW, I always dealt with the guys that install GIAC (Stage 1 is of interest to me)

[Ryebread]

APR is killing it, having tuned over half of the Golf R's in the USA. Their summer sale is coming up.

I have a friend at REVO.

I do like the local giac guys, awe.

But I hear good things about APtuning, also in PA. They have APR and UM. And they only charge $55 hr for labor, so I can get a ton of other stuff done, while I'm there. VWR springs, boost gauge vent, carbotech 1521s F AND R (brake dust is a bitch on this car), stage one flash, MOAR.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Loved my APR tune, my dealer even sold APR lol. My local shop says the R becomes a monster with a tune and bolt ons let alone stage 3.

[Ryebread]

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Loved my APR tune, my dealer even sold APR lol. My local shop says the R becomes a monster with a tune and bolt ons let alone stage 3.

Thx man, yes I made the mistake of driving my neighbors stage 1 golf r, when I was selling my jeep. That solidified my decision.

APR being available at dealers is huge. Apparently dealers are becoming ok with APR flashes and not crewing customers for having a tune. Also, you can turn off the tune with the cruise control stalk.

[DFW_M]

I have talked to people that had different tunes and for stage 1, they are all similar, and the price is close. Comes down to the local dealer preference. No Dallas VW Dealer offers APR.
APR goes with more boost than GIAC, so, their numbers may be a little bit bette...

[Ryebread]

True. I don't care about who has 3 more hp. I want the power to be linear. Local tuner, like you mentioned. And egts in control.

[Ryebread]

-Dogbone Mount Insert Kit
-Brakes f+r:
Carbotech 1521 pads
ECS slotted geomet rotors
ECS exact-fit SS brake lines
-VWR springs
-APR Stage1
-Boost Gauge. Once tuned, I think it's important to keep an eye on it
-35% tint
-color matched side markers

Tires and wheels next
Car is insane now, and makes my 335 like a boat, albeit powerful.


Got Boost? YES by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


Mk6 Golf R Turbo VentPod For 2012+ Golf R, includes Mk6 VentPod™, VW White R 30 In.Hg - 30 PSI boost gauge, 6 ft nylon tubing kit, FSI NoBuzz t-fitting, electrical wiring and connectors. by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2273 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2274 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2275 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2277 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2280 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2283 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2284 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2285 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


SLYF2288 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr

[Ryebread]

major update to my VW
the mods!

basic bolt on and a tune....
338 ft-lbs of torque and 335 HP has transformed the Golf-R into an AWD super car.

- Car is born June 2012

- 5/26/13 Purchase date

- 5/30/13 Sun-Tek 35% window film added to all side & rear glass
Sunsational in Bridgeport, PA
$250.00

- 6/14/13

List of mods done at APtuning:

* ECS Dogbone Mount Insert Kit $39.95
edit, swapping for HPA

* Brakes f+r:
Carbotech 1521 pads $295.00
ECS slotted geomet rotors $249.95 F & $178.95 R
ECS exact-fit SS brake lines $99.95 (F+R set)
Installation $165.00
Total price for brakes - worth it.
I would do it again in a heartbeat

New rotors, pads, and ss lines

* Suspension - VWR springs $299.00 & Installation $275.00
* ECS 8mm front spacers & hardware $69.95
* ECS 12.5mm rear & hardware $99.95
(will use spacers for OEM wheels only)

VWR & spacers

* ECU Flash
APR Stage1 $599.00
from 256 to 306hp

* New South Performance 30in/hg-30 PSI Boost Gauge (once tuned, I think it's important to keep an eye on it $95.00

Got Boost? YES

- 6/19/13 Wheels, Tires, & SWEET DIY fill those bumper holes!
* Rubber: Continental ExtremeContact DW Summer 225/40ZR18
* Wheels: OZ Superturismo LM 18x8 et48

2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers

- 6/22/13 License Plate and Frame Upgrade
* New license plate update, finally got rid of the old GREEN plate (from my Jeep)
* License plate frame, Altec Turismo 2001-B
LINK

new plate

- 6/26/13 Wheel Locks $49.99
For the OZ wheels, I'm running et 48, no spacers
Super high quality, I've used these before.
RAD Wheel Lock Bolt 14mmx1.5, 32mm Shank, R12 Ball Seat
http://otisincla.com/index.php?route...roduct_id=1110

- 6/29/13 Added V1 Savvy and also a mute switch
Link : http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...lentine-One-V1

velcro mounted savvy splitter jack & also the device (for when not in use). clean!

trim piece and mute switch installed

- 7/9/13 OEM Euro LED Tails installed

Euro OEM LED Tails

- 7/15/13 Valentine One LE (bluetooth to iPhone) display module !

zoomed in on regular display screen
LINK / dedicated thread on this discussion

- 7/23/13 H&R Rear Sway Bar
Eliminate body roll, what little there is. Stabilize on highway, lane changes.
Reduce understeer.
Why this brand? Zero maintenance. Good reputation and price.
Amazing results, everyone should replace the oem rsb.

- 7/23/13 Haldex Controller from HPA (selectable)
Incredible. The rsb helped a lot! But this mod straight up makes the can a blast to drive.
Sure, I expected cornering and steering to feel better. But acceleration! Wow!

- 7/23/13 HPA Red Hockey Puck c/o Linden
Must better feel than ECS version, which should be expected, it's a LOT more $.

- 7/24/13 APR Intercooler

- 7/24/13 APR High Pressure Fuel Pump

- 7/24/13 APR Flash from s1 to s1.5 (3.1)

- 7/24/13 APR Carbonio Intake (will run while the car stays 1+)


Current look:


IMGL2934 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


et48 no spacers

2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers

2013 VW Golf R on VWR springs, 18x8 OZ Superturismo LM et48, no spacers

'13 Golf R on VWR Springs, 18x8" OZ Superturismo LM et 48, no spacers

[Greenkirby21]

i love the OEM LED tails, they are one of my favorite things about the Golf R

[positiveions]

This car is so much win. Looks clean buddy

[Ryebread]

Originally Posted by positiveions

This car is so much win. Looks clean buddy

Thx brother.

[TSM330i]

LOVE your car and what you've done to it!

Looks nice and clean and all the functional upgrades are working.

[Ryebread]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

LOVE your car and what you've done to it!

Looks nice and clean and all the functional upgrades are working.

very nice compliment, that's exactly what I was going for.
functional upgrades, mainly GO-mods.
appreciate it!
cheers

[mtla4]

Nice R I want to go the opposite way my GTI was my daily and since I bought an other daily and wanted to replace the GTI by a 4 door Wrangler(mild lift+some goodies) but I got turned off by the rust(I live in Montreal, tons of salt in the winter) did you had any issues with your Jeep?

[Ryebread]

Originally Posted by mtla4

Nice R I want to go the opposite way my GTI was my daily and since I bought an other daily and wanted to replace the GTI by a 4 door Wrangler(mild lift+some goodies) but I got turned off by the rust(I live in Montreal, tons of salt in the winter) did you had any issues with your Jeep?

If you get. 2007+, skip the lift, just get a Sahara or rubicon. They come with 32"s and have a mild lift. Sahara will have fender flares that match the body color, which I prefer. Find one with factory 4:10 gearing, or it will be a dog. Tough to find, worth the hunt! test the ac out during test drives.

[Ryebread]

I've been driving the 335D exclusively lately.

The veedub has been neglected. Today was a beautifully sunny day in the Philly burbs, with amazing skies! So I went out for a spirited cruise. I had the car running for 2 hours straight, including two moments when I jumped out to snap a few pictures. I was testing the APR IC.

On the way out, I used mostly fun back roads. I ended up in Valley Forge Park. Before I turned back for home I made a point to find a clear on-ramp to the main highway. I got on the car hard. It felt great. Granted it wasn't 100 degrees today, but I could tell the IC was an upgrade for sure. I really noticed the improved mid-range from the HPFP upgrade as well. It's quite a push back into the seat now. The car sounds OEM and clean, but after the carbonio intake upgrade, I feel that it has a little more of an attitude, like a resonated milltek exh with cat. Nothing crazy, but it sounds better.

I was very happy with the way the tires, h+r rsb, and haldex controller have all come together to make the car turn & stick the way I want it to. I'm in love with this car.


2Y8C3552 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


2Y8C3546 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr


2Y8C3544 by Ryan Philly, on Flickr

[Ryebread]

Selling my OZ and Conti Summers.

New setup is on:

I'm on HRE and PSS now:


HRE FLOW FORM FF01 fog color - 19X8.5". MICHELIN PSS 225/35/19. SQUARE. GOLF R RISING BLUE. by RyebreadPics, on Flickr


HRE FLOW FORM FF01 fog color - 19X8.5". MICHELIN PSS 225/35/19. SQUARE. GOLF R RISING BLUE. by RyebreadPics, on Flickr


HRE FLOW FORM FF01 fog color - 19X8.5". MICHELIN PSS 225/35/19. SQUARE. GOLF R RISING BLUE. by RyebreadPics, on Flickr


HRE FLOW FORM FF01 fog color - 19X8.5". MICHELIN PSS 225/35/19. SQUARE. GOLF R RISING BLUE. by RyebreadPics, on Flickr


HRE FLOW FORM FF01 fog color - 19X8.5". MICHELIN PSS 225/35/19. SQUARE. GOLF R RISING BLUE. by RyebreadPics, on Flickr

[TSM330i]

[KingOfJericho]

That's a lot of money for wheels to not have lock nuts!

Car looks awesome!

I am looking for my next DD and am thinking either a Golf R or a JKU Rubicon X (called the "Hard Rock" for 2015). I know they are opposite ends of the spectrum but I've always wanted both. My 2008.5 GTI was probably the best all around car I've ever had and the R will improve the parts I felt were lacking (FWD, slow). The Rubi would be fun as hell to mod and I've always wanted a zombie apocalypse vehicle. I'm torn, man! Any insight?

[Red Bread]

King, I'm currently considering both too. I have an R on order, but was really hoping the US Mk7 would have had MPI dual injection, which it looks like we won't be getting.

[KingOfJericho]

VW is so far behind in updating the website. They haven't even launched the configurator, meanwhile the cars are showing up on dealer lots. I haven't seen jack squat about the next R. With a 1yo daughter, small cars just arent working for us anymore. Even my S4 is too cramped with the rear facing seat in the back, which is why I am leaning 4dr Rubi X (I also get crazy good pricing through work).

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

VW is so far behind in updating the website. They haven't even launched the configurator, meanwhile the cars are showing up on dealer lots. I haven't seen jack squat about the next R. With a 1yo daughter, small cars just arent working for us anymore. Even my S4 is too cramped with the rear facing seat in the back, which is why I am leaning 4dr Rubi X (I also get crazy good pricing through work).

Funny, we're expecting and I'm now eying a Mini F55 instead of the R. I know kid seats will be tight, but I just don't like large cars.