Aries Pope
Ready to race!
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Here she is, still stock this morning with 2050 miles:
That said, I decided to call this project "Rinzler" after the reincarnation of Tron in the Legacy movie. Not that I loved the movie, I just like the character --- stealthy, dressed in black with subtle red lines, powerful but hiding it. Rinzler captures the essence of the car I want to build. Don't worry, there will be no neon.
Mod Lists
[ ] Something planned in future, but not ordered yet.
[-] Purchased but not installed.
[X] Installed currently.
[o] Installed, but removed.
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( ) Something I am not sure of and I am debating/researching/cajoling my wife to let me buy
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Engine & Drivetrain
[o] APR ECU Stage 1
[o] APR ECU Stage 2
[X] APR K04 Turbo Kit
[o] Modshack VTDA Intake
[X] APR Carbonio Intake
[X] APR Intercooler
[X] Ultimate Racing Downpipe with metal cat and resonator
[X] NGK Laser Platinum Spark plugs @ .028" gap
[X] Audi R8 Red Coilpacks
[X] APR DSG Tune
[X] 034 engine and transmission mounts, street density
[X] VWR subframe mount
( ) Catback
Diagnostics
[X] Ross-Tech VCDS (VAGCOM): Hex-Can
[o] PLX Devices: Kiwi Bluetooth OBD2 Transmitter
[o] Torque App for Android (using Kiwi)
[X] APR Boost Tap
[X] AWE Vent-mount Boost Gauge
[X] APR Mobile
Brakes
[X] StopTech street performance Pads (front)
[X] StopTech street performance Pads (back)
[X] TyrolSport Bronze Caliper Bushings
[X] USP Motorsports Stainless Steel Brake Lines
[X] Motul RBF600 racing brake fluid
[X] StopTech Slotted Rotors
Suspension & Chassis Stiffening
[X] Unibrace UB
[X] Unibrace XB
[X] Unibrace RB
[X] DG Springs
[X] H&R Anti Roll Bar 26mm F / 22mm R
[X] Whiteline AntiLift Kit (WALK)
[X] Whiteline poly bushings W0503 and W0504
[X] TyrolSport Deadset Rigid Collar subframe Kit
[X] Bilstein Sport Dampers (B8)
[X] 034 Density Struct Mounts
[X] 034 Sway Bar Endlinks F&R
Wheels & Tires
[o] Michelin Pilot Super Sports
[o] Enkei Raijin Hyper Silver lightweight wheels
[X] Enkei Racing PF01 17x8 Wheels
[X] Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A 245/40R-17
Cosmetic & Comfort
[X] Interior LED conversion to Natural White [SuperBrightLeds]
[X] Red LED footwells [SuperBrightLeds]
[X] Yellow fog lights [PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow H8]
[X] Smoked side markers
[X] ECS Hatch pop kit
[X] OEM Euroswitch with Auto setting
[X] BoldSport Auto Light Sensor
[X] Extra trunk LED lighting (LED strip recessed)
[-] Bumper Protector
[X] S2T Paddle Shifters
[X] Smoked Golf R20 LED Tails (with Rear Fog)
[X] Door warning / puddle light kit
[ ] HomeLink DIY
[ ] Lamin X Clear for Headlights, Yellow or Clear on Fogs (protection).
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( ) Tint -- probably 3M Crystal.
( ) Blue tinted aspherical mirrors
Driver Training
[X] HPDE 1: Thunderhill & Laguna Seca.
[ ] HPDE 2
[X] Season of autocross with BMW CCA in X class
[X] Evolution Performance Driving School: SCCA Phase 1 (autocross)
[X] Evolution Performance Driving School: SCCA Phase 2 (autocross)
[X] ECS Headrest Camera Mount
[X] GoPro Hero 3 & 4
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Welcome to my GTI Journey and please post any thoughts!
Cheers,
Aries Pope
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