Gunkata
Drag Race Newbie
Past Ride: 2011 GTI http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13169&highlight=gunkata+gti+build
2011 S-Line, S-Tronic (DSG) - Purchased used with 9500 miles on 5/30/2012. Traded in my 2011 GTI Autobahn 6MT for it.
Mod list:
APR K04 - installed 6/14/12
S3 FMIC - installed 6/30/12, later swapped out for Godspeed V2.
BB Downpipe catted and resonated - installed 7/16/12
HPA SHS Coilovers (KW V1's made to HPA's Specs) - installed 7/16/12
Carbonio Intake, Stage 1 - Dec 2012
VDO Boost Gauge, mounted on steering column - installed 7/16/12
Stoptech ST40 328mm BBK (black, slotted rotors) from the GTI - SOLD
Milltek Resonated Catback Exhaust - Oct 2012
H&R 24mm FSB / 26mm RSB, both set to soft - Oct 2012
R8 Coilpacks / NGK Plugs from HS Tuning - Nov 11, 2012, installed by SkullV.
S2T Paddle Shifters – true replacements, 11/17/12
Euro spec OEM LED outer tail lights (gets rid of side light and replaces red turn signal with amber ones) 11/21/12
BFI Stage 1 Torque insert
Haldex Race Controller 4/6/13 - sold 7/26/13
Neuspeed K04-specific TOP 4/6/13 - sold 7/21/13
Later using AWE S3 TOP - May 2014
Dyno'd on a Mustang Dyno on a very hot day in August, 2012 - ran 252whp, 267wtq. For reference, a stock 2013 S4 put down 264hp / 270tq, and an RS4 did 290whp/300wtq.
Grille and fog surrounds vinyl wrapped in gloss black.
Tint - 30% rear, 50% fronts - Done 6/6/12
To be done:
APR DSG Tune
APR v3.1 K04 update
Wheels / Tires:
18x8.5 VMR V708 Silver RS4 Reps – daily winter setup w/ Hankook V2 all seasons for winter.
Summer/Track: Neuspeed RSE 12’s 18x8 +45 in Gunmetal - w/ Sumitomo HTRZ III’s << sold.
Current track/autox setup: Sparco Tarmacs 17x8 gunmetal, with BFG Rivals 225/45/17
Stock pics:
First morning at home 5/31/12, sorry for some of the blurry photos - didn't realize my wife put on a different lens, a/k/a I am also not a good photographer.
6/7/2012
Got pics tonight with the tinted windows, headlight reflectors, and third brake light, along with VMR's mounted.
^ 4x4 mode in full effect.
6/14/2012 K04 video and feedback
^ pretty much sums it up (the spot on my head is a birthmark, btw). I was able to punch it later in 3rd gear around 3-4k rpms and HOLY SHIT was it just super fast and pulls VERY hard. It reminds me of a smoother Stage 2 STI, if not also faster of course (most likely). Car is still pretty quiet, yet the turbo is louder and does make "monster" sounds here and there.. low noises, etc, haha. Having the S-Tronic really puts the icing on the cake for speed here and keeping the revs up.
Overall, this was definitely worth it. And I also feel fine leaving the stock dp, and adding the S3 FMIC. Today it was almost 90 degrees out and fairly humid, did some more pulls after this and it all seemed good. There is some slight lag below 3k now, but once it hits, it pulls like a freight train and keeps on going. Instant power on tap. When I shift, the needle barely falls, so power just keeps on going from about 3500rpms (a sweet spot) and the thing just rips.
I wasn't sure if this mod would truly be worth it - but it most definitely is
My wife has no idea, and I think she's wondering why I'm in such a good mood :lol:
6/16/12 - Gloss Black Grille Wrap done
7/16/12 Installs - Pics of the coils, debadged the rear, Audi centercaps put on the VMR's:
VDO boost gauge with New South ( I think) column pod mount, bought from ECS. Need to see what it looks like at night, but kinda not impressed at the moment. But hey, anything to save my vents:
big pic:
The ECU will need to learn for a bit before I can fully report back on if the dp and different file/tune really make that big of a difference. One of the only cons of living 5mins away from your tuner.
Coils - so far, VERY impressed, they were actually softer than stock with the 18"s on the way home, so I will do a full review probably tomorrow morning with a new thread on these, but damn I'm extremely surprised and impressed with them. As you can see, I did not go that low at all, about the height as DG springs on the GTI, plus they will still settle some more and we will get it back in the shop in about 2 weeks for alignment and any adjustments on the coils as needed.
BB DP - with the resonator and cat its QUIET. You can barely tell its there, but it gets a tad raspy when stepping on it, nothing horrible at all - also very happy with this piece here as well and hopefully the power comes into play more tomorrow with the ECU learning.
8/25/12 Here's updated pics of the HPA SHS (KW V1) coils, rears slightly raised, and the Stoptech BBK on:
A few pics from Grattan 9/9/12
10/1/12 Autobahn Country Club - Pro pics, very happy with them:
2011 S-Line, S-Tronic (DSG) - Purchased used with 9500 miles on 5/30/2012. Traded in my 2011 GTI Autobahn 6MT for it.
Mod list:
APR K04 - installed 6/14/12
S3 FMIC - installed 6/30/12, later swapped out for Godspeed V2.
BB Downpipe catted and resonated - installed 7/16/12
HPA SHS Coilovers (KW V1's made to HPA's Specs) - installed 7/16/12
Carbonio Intake, Stage 1 - Dec 2012
VDO Boost Gauge, mounted on steering column - installed 7/16/12
Stoptech ST40 328mm BBK (black, slotted rotors) from the GTI - SOLD
Milltek Resonated Catback Exhaust - Oct 2012
H&R 24mm FSB / 26mm RSB, both set to soft - Oct 2012
R8 Coilpacks / NGK Plugs from HS Tuning - Nov 11, 2012, installed by SkullV.
S2T Paddle Shifters – true replacements, 11/17/12
Euro spec OEM LED outer tail lights (gets rid of side light and replaces red turn signal with amber ones) 11/21/12
BFI Stage 1 Torque insert
Haldex Race Controller 4/6/13 - sold 7/26/13
Neuspeed K04-specific TOP 4/6/13 - sold 7/21/13
Later using AWE S3 TOP - May 2014
Dyno'd on a Mustang Dyno on a very hot day in August, 2012 - ran 252whp, 267wtq. For reference, a stock 2013 S4 put down 264hp / 270tq, and an RS4 did 290whp/300wtq.
Grille and fog surrounds vinyl wrapped in gloss black.
Tint - 30% rear, 50% fronts - Done 6/6/12
To be done:
APR DSG Tune
APR v3.1 K04 update
Wheels / Tires:
18x8.5 VMR V708 Silver RS4 Reps – daily winter setup w/ Hankook V2 all seasons for winter.
Summer/Track: Neuspeed RSE 12’s 18x8 +45 in Gunmetal - w/ Sumitomo HTRZ III’s << sold.
Current track/autox setup: Sparco Tarmacs 17x8 gunmetal, with BFG Rivals 225/45/17
Stock pics:
First morning at home 5/31/12, sorry for some of the blurry photos - didn't realize my wife put on a different lens, a/k/a I am also not a good photographer.
6/7/2012
Got pics tonight with the tinted windows, headlight reflectors, and third brake light, along with VMR's mounted.
^ 4x4 mode in full effect.
6/14/2012 K04 video and feedback
^ pretty much sums it up (the spot on my head is a birthmark, btw). I was able to punch it later in 3rd gear around 3-4k rpms and HOLY SHIT was it just super fast and pulls VERY hard. It reminds me of a smoother Stage 2 STI, if not also faster of course (most likely). Car is still pretty quiet, yet the turbo is louder and does make "monster" sounds here and there.. low noises, etc, haha. Having the S-Tronic really puts the icing on the cake for speed here and keeping the revs up.
Overall, this was definitely worth it. And I also feel fine leaving the stock dp, and adding the S3 FMIC. Today it was almost 90 degrees out and fairly humid, did some more pulls after this and it all seemed good. There is some slight lag below 3k now, but once it hits, it pulls like a freight train and keeps on going. Instant power on tap. When I shift, the needle barely falls, so power just keeps on going from about 3500rpms (a sweet spot) and the thing just rips.
I wasn't sure if this mod would truly be worth it - but it most definitely is
My wife has no idea, and I think she's wondering why I'm in such a good mood :lol:6/16/12 - Gloss Black Grille Wrap done
7/16/12 Installs - Pics of the coils, debadged the rear, Audi centercaps put on the VMR's:
VDO boost gauge with New South ( I think) column pod mount, bought from ECS. Need to see what it looks like at night, but kinda not impressed at the moment. But hey, anything to save my vents:
big pic:
The ECU will need to learn for a bit before I can fully report back on if the dp and different file/tune really make that big of a difference. One of the only cons of living 5mins away from your tuner.
Coils - so far, VERY impressed, they were actually softer than stock with the 18"s on the way home, so I will do a full review probably tomorrow morning with a new thread on these, but damn I'm extremely surprised and impressed with them. As you can see, I did not go that low at all, about the height as DG springs on the GTI, plus they will still settle some more and we will get it back in the shop in about 2 weeks for alignment and any adjustments on the coils as needed.
BB DP - with the resonator and cat its QUIET. You can barely tell its there, but it gets a tad raspy when stepping on it, nothing horrible at all - also very happy with this piece here as well and hopefully the power comes into play more tomorrow with the ECU learning.
8/25/12 Here's updated pics of the HPA SHS (KW V1) coils, rears slightly raised, and the Stoptech BBK on:
A few pics from Grattan 9/9/12
10/1/12 Autobahn Country Club - Pro pics, very happy with them:
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