MK6Golf2.5's 2012 VW "R-Line" Build Thread

Hi Everyone,

Picked up a 2012 VW Golf 2.5L in United Grey with Heated Seats as a primary practical car next to my (future) sports car. I am really impressed with this car and the power in the 2.5L for this class level is unbelievable.

This is my build thread- my goal is to make this a very nicely modified "R-Line" edition (not Golf R), more like a stylized/sport-tuned version of the 2.5L. I'll mainly be focusing on cosmetics with the exception of a cold air intake and cat-back exhaust.

18x8.5 Akita Ak-6 Black with Chrome Lip Wheels on 225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta SPT High-Performance Summer Tires

Love the wheels on this ride, and it handles so much better, especially in the rain.

APR Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intake

All I cay is WOW, from the dry carbon fiber molding to the sound and power this is one modification you must have! It has an incredibly deep roar above 3k RPM, completely transformed the sound of the car and the power is nice too!
http://www.goapr.com/products/intake_carbonio_mk6_25l.html

30% FormulaOne Pinnacle Series Tint
In my opinion, the best tint option on the market. The 30% is the perfect amount of tint, as its dark enough not to be visible from the outside but from the inside there is no problem seeing at night. The ceramic tint blocks over 99% of UV rays and significantly reduces heat.

R-Line Door Sills & Seat Inserts

I wanted to spruce up the interior bit and decided I was going to do a matching R-line theme across the entire interior. The stainless steel is a good finish and adds a very nice touch when you open the door. The seat inserts didn't fit the seat (don't know why, prob cause its from china) so I put them across the dash for a little nice finish.

*Crystal Clear* Side Markers

Another quick and easy mod was to get rid of those ugly orange side markers and replace them with these crystal clear side markers. I personally don't like smoked side markers as it draws too much attention and these look very clean and match both the winter wheels and the summer wheels with chrome lip.

First Mod- Depo's "Black Cherry" Golf R LED Tail lights + debadged

First and definitely the best mod! Usually I debadge first but I decided to wait for the lights to come in to really make it stand out. The LED taillights are excellent quality and the lights are super bright. They also have the perfect amount of smoke to them. Overall I'm very satisfied and glad It was my first mod done to the car.

Bone-stock from the dealership:











Modifications List

Exterior
-Debadged Rear Hatch
-Depo "Black Cherry" Golf R LED Taillights
-FormulaOne Pinnacle Series 30% Tint All Around
-*Crystal Clear* Side Markers

Interior
-OEM VW Golf Monster Mats
-R-Line Door Inserts
-R-Line Door Sills
-R-Line Pedals
-R-Line Logo for Dash
-3pc Chrome Steering Wheel Inserts

Performance
-APR Carbonio Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake Kit
-Eurojet Catback Exhaust- Spring '13
-18x8.5 Akita AK-6 Wheels with Black Spokes and Chrome Lip, on Kumho Ecsta SPT 220/40/18s (Summer Set-u0)

nice!

Thanks more to come!

Needs moar low :thumbsup:

How much more HP you're getting out of those R line badges? Lol I had to...

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I have the same color car and 4d but TDI and doing the same, badging thing, but a few tdi power extras.

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Haha I want to lower it but I don't want to touch the suspension as its gonna be the wifeys main car when I get my mustang soon.

Oh, and the badges add like 10-15hp they claim...no dyno results tho

I wanted a tdi but i got a smoking deal on this car couldn't pass it up

Well mine just got faster, Rline badge on grille installed. It actually looks very cool, cause it breaks the straight lines.

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For looks, I think it looks great, is flush to the grille and attached by two bolts. I had to do some drilling of the rear plastic in the grille to make it flush.

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How's mine looking now.


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Gotta get the r-line rims


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R-Line Wagon Blake

Haven't posted in a while- mainly because I finally picked up a 2011 Mustang 3.7V6 and I've been modding that to hell (pushing 350hp right now)!

I ordered a double din touchscreen for the Golf since its our long trip driver- Eonon D5153 with a back-up camera. Was too good of a deal to pass up! I'll post pics/thoughts once I get it installed.

Here's some recent pics of the Golf with R badges, Steering Wheel Accents and Sport Pedals:











Here's some pics of the stock stang when I picked her up, a lot more mods to come in the summer!




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Magnaflow Catback Exhaust Vid

Installed the EONON D5153 Head Unit. For $300 this is the best bang for the buck touchscreen EVER. Feature loaded to the tits. Love this thing!

Still need to install back up camera but waiting for warmer weather for that.

Unboxing:



Almost finished install:



All done, looks factory:

Wait you are putting Golf R stuff on a 2.5? I though you were just doing Rline stuff... Here in merica they are two different lines Golf R and only Jette Rline and a TDI RLine ( mine). Now comes the real question, why ?