Tjasko's Golf R Build

I've finally convinced myself to start a build thread... mainly because things are starting to get serious and I can barely fit all my mods in my signature anymore. :bellyroll:

I'm not new to these cars; I've had a stage 2 MK6 GTI as well, however I sadly had to part ways with it and a Golf R was my obvious next car. I found the R, went to the used car dealer, test drove it, gave the car a thorough mechanical inspection, and bought it same day back in May 2015. Fun fact: I never even test drove my GTI before buying it brand new, I knew it was exactly what I wanted.

My Golf R is built to be a daily-driven, track-ready car that can have the throttle hammered and be able to take a comfortable, leisurely cruise all at the same time.

Thanks to for everyone below getting things done on the car.
- Auto Union Tuning (shoutout to Raz & Dave)
- Blair Automotive/BMP Tuning (shoutout to Ryan, Blake, & Patrick)
- Robz Auto
- Rotaryknight


HORSEPOWER & TORQUE @ WHEELS:
393awhp • 374lbft on the IE450T kit with a Mustang dyno (current, but without the built head)
317whp • 361lbft on APR stage 2+ with a Dynapack dyno (past setup)

BOUGHT & PENDING INSTALL:
Nothing at the moment.

WISH LIST:
Black roof wrap
Radiator upgrade
TyrolSport Stage 2 Hatch Brace

ENGINE:
42DD Catch Can w/ AN Fittings & Boost Tap @ 56,497 miles
APR Intercooler @ 57,086 miles
Audi R8 Coil Packs @ 52,960 miles
Autotech High Volume Fuel Pump Upgrade Kit @ 55,608 miles
ECS Engine Oil Dipstick @ 59,928 miles
ECS Street Shield Skid Plate @ 59,928 miles
Fluidampr Engine Damper @ 59,928 miles
iABED HPFP Cam Follower to Roller Conversion Kit @ 65,013 miles
iABED Billet Aluminum Rear Main Seal @ 73,829 miles
Integrated Engineering IE450T 93 Octane w/ Intake Manifold Tune @ 71,162 miles
Integrated Engineering IE450T Big Turbo Kit (BorgWarner EFR 6758) @ 71,162 miles
Integrated Engineering IE450T Cold Air Intake @ 71,162 miles
Integrated Engineering IE450T High-Flow Catted Midpipe @ 71,162 miles
Integrated Engineering Intake Manifold @ 71,162 miles
Integrated Engineering Sport Series Performance Cylinder Head @ 74,653 miles
Milltek Catback Exhaust @ 55,608 miles
Neuspeed Turbo Charge Pipe @ 53,627 miles
Neuspeed Turbo Discharge Pipe @ 53,711 miles
NGK BKR7EIX Spark Plugs @ 71,162 miles
Soundaktor Delete @ unknown (was already unplugged)
Turbosmart IWG75 Internal Wastegate Actuator @ 71,162 miles
Turbosmart Kompact EM BOV Plumb Back VR1 @ 72,830 miles

DRIVETRAIN:
42DD Shifter Cable Support Bracket @ 72,231 miles
BSH Speedshop Mounts (engine, transmission, pendulum w/ torque mount insert) @ 55,983 miles
DieselGeek Short-throw Shifter @ 55,983 miles
South Bend Stage 3 Drag Clutch @ 78,643 miles
ECS Tuning Clutch Bleeder Block @ 71,162 miles
ECS Tuning Stainless Steel Clutch Line @ 71,162 miles
HPA Haldex Competition Controller @ 56,497 miles

BRAKES, TIRES & WHEELS:
KYO-EI 3mm spacers all around @ 63,756 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Tires (225/35/19) @ 59,928 miles
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid @ 55,983 miles
StopTech 310mm Slotted Rear Rotors @ 63,756 miles
StopTech Brake Pads Rear @ 55,983 miles
StopTech ST40 Trophy 355x32 Big Brake Kit @ 63,756 miles
Tyrolsport Master Bracket @ 68,549 miles
USP Motorsports Rear Stainless Steel Brake Lines @ 55,983 miles
Volk Racing G25 Dark Silver Prism Wheels (19x8 +48, 18lbs) @ 63,470 miles
Volk Racing ZE40 Custom Mag Blue (18x8.5 +44, 17lbs) - Track Wheels

SUSPENSION:
Bilstein B16 PSS-10 Coilover Kit @ 57,054 miles
Neuspeed Front Sway Bar @ 59,008 miles
Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar @ 53,627 miles
Neuspeed Rear Sway End Links @ 53,627 miles
SuperPro Front Sway Bar End Links @ 59,008 miles
SuperPro Lower Control Arms @ 59,008 miles
SuperPro Roll Control Ball Joints @ 59,008 miles

INTERIOR:
A119 Dash Cam Hard-wired @ 68,795 miles
Black Forest Industries SCHWARZ Air Leather Shift Knob @
Escort Max 360 Radar hard-wired with Blendmount @ 57,409 miles
Klii Motorwerkes Steering Wheel Badge Inlay @ 52,270 miles
P3cars Vent Digital Interface w/ analog boost sensor @ 53,517 miles installed
ProClip Phone Holder @ 52,270 miles
R Seat Lever Inserts @ 52,270 miles

SOUND SYSTEM:
iDatalink ACC-NAV2 @ 73,705 miles
iDatalink HRN-ANT-SAT1 @ 73,705 miles
iDatalink HRN-RR-VW1 @ 73,705 miles
iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR @ 73,705 miles
JL Audio DRC-205 Digital Remote Control @ 73,902 miles
JL Audio VX1000/5i Amp @ 73,705 miles
Pioneer AVIC-W8400NEX Navigation Receiver @ 73,705 miles
Polk Audio DB+ 10" DB1042DVC Sub @ 73,705 miles
Polk Audio DB+ DB6502 6-1/2" Component System (front) @ 73,705 miles
Polk Audio MM 652 6-1/2" Speakers (rear) @ 73,705 miles
SiriusXM SXV300V1 Satellite Radio Tuner @ 73,705 miles

EXTERIOR:
APR Hood Decal (EuroCode Tuning threw on some decals for Fastivus 2015) @ 53,760 miles
DeAutoKey LED license plate lights @ 52,270 miles
Klii Motorwerkes Rear Badge Inlay @ 52,270 miles (discovered while doing this rear badge was plastidipped before)
OEM Dark Cherry LED Tails @ 52,270 miles
R Wheel Valve Stem Caps @ 52,493 miles
US Mill Works License Plate Bracket @ 52,864 miles

REMOVED PARTS:
A118-C Dash Cam Hard-wired @ 59,048 miles installed & 68,795 miles removed
APR Boost Tap @ 53,532 miles installed & 56,497 miles removed
APR Stage 1 tune (just transferred the warranty) @ unknown (came with car) & 55,608 miles removed
APR Stage 2+ Tune @ 55,608 miles installed & 71,162 miles removed
Continental DWS Tires @ unknown (came with car) & 59,928 miles removed
Deutsche Auto Parts HPFP Stud Kit @ 59,008 miles & 65,013 miles removed
DKM Stage 3 Twin Disk Clutch (rated for ~660ftlb) @ 71,162 miles & 78,643 miles removed
Eurotek 19” 02 Wheels @ unknown (came with car) & 63,470 miles removed
EZ Lip Pro @ 57,211 miles installed & 59,392 miles removed
GoFastBits DV+ @ 54,172 miles installed & 72,830 miles removed
Milltek Downpipe @ 55,608 miles installed & 71,162 miles removed
Neuspeed Intake @ 53,627 miles & 71,162 miles removed
Neuspeed Race Springs @ unknown (came with car) & 57,054 miles removed
NGK PFR7B Spark Plugs @ 64,220 miles & 71,162 miles removed
South Bend Stage 2 Daily Clutch @ 54,275 miles & 71,162 miles removed
StopTech Performance Brake Pads Front @ 55,983 miles installed & 63,756 miles removed

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Definitely a beautiful ride! Lemme know how you like the APR IC when you get it on. I'm debating between that and the Neuspeed!

I bought my GTI in May of 2015 as well. I was like you in a way, I test drove a CW autobahn and liked it but didn't want the leather so I did a full mechanical inspection of the one right next to it, a base model, and bought it.

Thanks man! Absolutely love this car.

I've had the APR intercooler on my GTI & loved it. Which is why I'm installing it again. However Neuspeed makes a great intercooler too. Both keep the temps down nicely when compared to stock, so you can't go wrong with either; matter of preference really.

sub'd!

robeeeerob said:

sub'd!

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how long have you been 2+? definitely on my list, and i've been eyeing that autotech upgrade the closest as well. clean car, i've always liked those style wheels too.

Tjasko's Stage 2+ Golf R Build

vizzlebizzle said:

how long have you been 2+? definitely on my list, and i've been eyeing that autotech upgrade the closest as well. clean car, i've always liked those style wheels too.

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Thanks! My car definitely screams my personality lol. Ohh yeah, I love the look of the wheels, they're just a big pain to clean.

I've been 2+ for about three months or so. I'd highly recommend it; it will chew up more gas when you give it, but boy does it change the dynamics of the car. My R boosts significantly higher as well, at a 30.5psi in the most perfect conditions.

I have no regrets with the Autotech upgrade and I'm glad I didn't spend a fortune for APR's HPFP. And it plays perfectly with the tune, only thing is it's recommended to change your can follower every other oil change (for me that's 10k).

I spotted myself in your thread! Great build! Keep it up!

MK6 Shizz said:

I spotted myself in your thread! Great build! Keep it up!

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Hehe, yeah, after I did some touchups to that image in Photoshop I had to use it because it was too good.

PSS-10s will be going on Saturday the 13th. :happyanim:

You gonna come to the meet to show off the coilovers?

MK6 Shizz said:

You gonna come to the meet to show off the coilovers?

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I'm coming to the Monday meet, but Raz had to move the install to this weekend as he was too busy (like expected, they didn't want to set up an appointment until they actually received them, which was on Thursday). This weekend is a set date, so I'll have 'em Saturday afternoon.

So I'll at least have them for Last Sunday. Hopefully they receive my intercooler soon as it's supposedly on back order from APR... so I can have both in time for Last Sunday. [emoji51]

My APR intercooler is installed. Initial impressions are way better than I was expecting. The performance of the car is easily ~20hp more and the car hauls some serious butt. I had no idea it was that much of an airflow restriction.

Bilstein PSS-10s going on tomorrow. [emoji106]

Bilstein PSS-10 coilovers installed. Two words: holy shit. It rides significantly better than my previous setup (just Neuspeed race springs) and handling has been significantly improved. Totally worth the money... and the car is at the perfect height now as it's not scraping on my driveway! [emoji106]

I'm very excited to feel how it performs up in the canyons and on the track.

Good stuff taylor!! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji16][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]


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robeeeerob said:

Good stuff taylor!! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji16][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

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I know, right?!?!? I friggen love my car even more now.

The funny thing is I was speaking with Raz on some good other mods to do, and we had no idea other than like big brakes and such. Feels a little weird really...