thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
^Yeah... that would be me:lol:
Thanks for an explanation that makes a hell of a lot of sense!
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^Yeah... that would be me:lol:
Thanks for an explanation that makes a hell of a lot of sense!
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
I saw it at Waterfest for $799. I'm 99.73% sure that I wouldn't have the patience to wait till next year for that price. $101 dollars more for a holiday sale makes sense... unless a certain member here comes through with the "pay-it-forward" initiative!
copizza
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Waterfest would be fun, however its not an option from Colorado. But if you are just going to try and save $100.00, wouldnt it cost more in Jersey Turnpike tolls and gas just to get there?
You can install the HPFP as well. It's easy!
I started the pay it forward initiative! Wish more people would step up!
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
This Ice Coast skier is jealous of your location!Waterfest would be fun, however its not an option from Colorado. But if you are just going to try and save $100.00, wouldnt it cost more in Jersey Turnpike tolls and gas just to get there?
You can install the HPFP as well. It's easy!
I started the pay it forward initiative! Wish more people would step up!
Yeah, true that the trip to WF eats up the savings but if you are going anyway it works:thumbsup:
miikez.
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thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Today I have taken a major step that altered my path to stage 2+.
I dumped unitronic altogether and went APR Stage 1+ with the hpfp rebuild and Carbonio intake. So far I feel like I did the right thing because power delivery is much smoother.
Up next is the DP/TBE with FMIC. I haven't decided exactly which setup but the timing will be this coming spring.
I'll report back after a few more days of driving!
Beers!
I dumped unitronic altogether and went APR Stage 1+ with the hpfp rebuild and Carbonio intake. So far I feel like I did the right thing because power delivery is much smoother.
Up next is the DP/TBE with FMIC. I haven't decided exactly which setup but the timing will be this coming spring.
I'll report back after a few more days of driving!
Beers!
MKV727
Go Kart Champion
:thumbsup:
You're basically rock solid now, the Carbonio retains stock MAF housing/straightener, the APR HPFP is foolproof and the tune was designed to run both of those components.
Enjoy it!
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
It feels soooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood! The throttle response has me humping office furniture at work......
I see you are running the VWR! How goes it? I think the guys in the shop wanted me to go that route.
They also offered me an APR catback at cost and I had to say no. I thought about it for a second, but I am probably going to just do the DP for stage 2+...
They said the offer stands until someone else scoops it up so if someone here can persuade me otherwise, I'll probably just wait.
MKV727
Go Kart Champion
For a deal like that I'd do it, buy the downpipe later.
VWR intake is awesome, performance is on par with what you'd expect. I'd hold on to the Carbonio til spring though.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
I called them back to see if the deal was still around and it turns out he quoted me the wrong price because they actually had the Black Diamond tips. So the price was $100 higher and with install it would be $1,200.
I could go with just a DP for under a grand with install. The combo of spending less while gaining more power is where I'm at.
Candy Coated Comet VW
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I like looking at my boost gauge now that I'm stage 2 plus. Hitting 25 now is just amazing.
thedude4bides
Go Kart Champion
Things are getting very interesting...
HPA and AWE just recently came out with some pretty rad TBE's. APR's is still hot on my radar. I am also tempted to just go with the UR catted/resonated DP for the R. Maybe just the APR DP. Seems like I can't go wrong with any option, right?
I mean, stage 2+ is inevitable. I just have to make a damn call... if worst comes to worst I will wait untill Waterfest to take advantage of the deals and free installs. Damn that's a long ways away...
HPA and AWE just recently came out with some pretty rad TBE's. APR's is still hot on my radar. I am also tempted to just go with the UR catted/resonated DP for the R. Maybe just the APR DP. Seems like I can't go wrong with any option, right?
I mean, stage 2+ is inevitable. I just have to make a damn call... if worst comes to worst I will wait untill Waterfest to take advantage of the deals and free installs. Damn that's a long ways away...
MKV727
Go Kart Champion
APR TBE, my friend has it and its really tame and clean/euro sounding. Its an absolute beast at WOT though as it has no chambers and gives a real raw sound that resembles what the engine actually sounds like in all of its glory.
Milltek TBE, its deeper and bassier if you go catless and non resonated its the ideal sound but louder under normal conditions than the APR TBE. Look up ToeBall's build thread on vwvortex and you'll find the best sounding exhaust on an R.