graveshb
Go Kart Champion
So I got an email from the dealership this morning (Feb 22nd) congratulating me on having bought
my car a year ago today. I figured in tribute, even though I don't really think I have much of a build,
I would make a build thread. I have spent years and years on this forum even though I wasn't
active until I bought my car, I have come across a lot of great information. I will do my best to
link mods to posts on them to help others find the same information on the subject that I have.
All links are bold.
First car tornado red dsg mkv RIP
Got into an 07 RX8 after selling the wrangler my dad made me get.
Melted two cats in 13 months in the RX8, so sold it and got back into a GTI.
my car a year ago today. I figured in tribute, even though I don't really think I have much of a build,
I would make a build thread. I have spent years and years on this forum even though I wasn't
active until I bought my car, I have come across a lot of great information. I will do my best to
link mods to posts on them to help others find the same information on the subject that I have.
All links are bold.
First car tornado red dsg mkv RIP
Got into an 07 RX8 after selling the wrangler my dad made me get.
Melted two cats in 13 months in the RX8, so sold it and got back into a GTI.
Current mods:
Power/drivetrain-
APR Carbonio stage 1 intake
APR stage 2 tune (catless file)
Blu-Pearl ported and polished exhaust manifold
(waiting to find time to install)
BFI stage 1 dogbone mount insert
SPM catless downpipe
Akrapovic catback with linkpipe :thumbup:
Dieselgeek short shifter
Cut down shifter shaft
VCDS: steering angle sensor set to inactive
(stability defeat :thumbup (when reactivating the sensor, you must drive 1-2km
before it will turn stability back on and the light off.)
VCDS: Brake Assist value set to 0
Stoptech street performance pads (front and rear)
(Scrub speed fairly well, but still want something with less fade)
Modshack low profile engine bay trim
Lightweight battery relocated to trunk (improves turn in)
Clutch Masters FX350 from Ringer Racing
Suspension-
If you haven't read WhiteJames' suspension reviews on the
mkv forum and you care about handling you really should.
Here and here
DG springs
Bilstein B8 shocks
SPM rear sway bar (hardest setting)
SPM front sway bar (hardest setting)
Superpro anti lift kit
Powerflex front position front LCA bushings
(figured I'd get them while I was messing with front suspension and bushings.)
Hankook Ventus V12s 235F 245R
(in love with the staggered tires)
Interior-
Interlagos wrapped doorcards and center arm rest
3M brushed aluminum vinyl wrapped trim
(redid this with sterling silver metallic vinyl, was unsatisfied, redid with brushed titanium vinyl will post more pics when I find time.)
VCDS: gauge sweep, windows down with key fob, fogs on with
highbeam, other stuff I forget
Rear headrests removed(drastically improves rear visibility)
Euro cup holder (bought from buychina)
MK7 golf ball shift knob
Exterior-
Eds rep xenons (option 1) (installed trying to find time to take pics
Depo R tails
Interlagos vinyl rear badge insert and wheel cap vinyl bits
(I'll get the resin one later)
Clear plasti dipped front VW emblem and GTI badge
(resprayed this, 2 really heavy coats isn't enough to hold up to washing and bugs)
Debadged the hatch
Black grill stripes
Plans(All input is appreciated):
Was going to do the Polarbear radiator mod:clap:
but upon looking behind the grill the air channeling seems improved from
mkv to mk6. Cool mod for any mkvers but I deem it not worthwhile on mk6s
Cleaning my seats
(didn't realize how dirty they were until I wrapped my door cards)
R32 undertray
(to keep my engine bay clean, and get 1/4 mpg better)
Color matched markers (front and rear)
Sand and paint rear diffuser, sideskirts, and front lower honeycomb black
Power/drivetrain-
APR Carbonio stage 1 intake
APR stage 2 tune (catless file)
Blu-Pearl ported and polished exhaust manifold
(waiting to find time to install)
BFI stage 1 dogbone mount insert
SPM catless downpipe
Akrapovic catback with linkpipe :thumbup:
Dieselgeek short shifter
Cut down shifter shaft
VCDS: steering angle sensor set to inactive
(stability defeat :thumbup (when reactivating the sensor, you must drive 1-2km
before it will turn stability back on and the light off.)
VCDS: Brake Assist value set to 0
Stoptech street performance pads (front and rear)
(Scrub speed fairly well, but still want something with less fade)
Modshack low profile engine bay trim
Lightweight battery relocated to trunk (improves turn in)
Clutch Masters FX350 from Ringer Racing
Suspension-
If you haven't read WhiteJames' suspension reviews on the
mkv forum and you care about handling you really should.
Here and here
DG springs
Bilstein B8 shocks
SPM rear sway bar (hardest setting)
SPM front sway bar (hardest setting)
Superpro anti lift kit
Powerflex front position front LCA bushings
(figured I'd get them while I was messing with front suspension and bushings.)
Hankook Ventus V12s 235F 245R
(in love with the staggered tires)
Interior-
Interlagos wrapped doorcards and center arm rest
3M brushed aluminum vinyl wrapped trim
(redid this with sterling silver metallic vinyl, was unsatisfied, redid with brushed titanium vinyl will post more pics when I find time.)
VCDS: gauge sweep, windows down with key fob, fogs on with
highbeam, other stuff I forget
Rear headrests removed(drastically improves rear visibility)
Euro cup holder (bought from buychina)
MK7 golf ball shift knob
Exterior-
Eds rep xenons (option 1) (installed trying to find time to take pics
Depo R tails
Interlagos vinyl rear badge insert and wheel cap vinyl bits
(I'll get the resin one later)
Clear plasti dipped front VW emblem and GTI badge
(resprayed this, 2 really heavy coats isn't enough to hold up to washing and bugs)
Debadged the hatch
Black grill stripes
Plans(All input is appreciated):
Was going to do the Polarbear radiator mod:clap:
but upon looking behind the grill the air channeling seems improved from
mkv to mk6. Cool mod for any mkvers but I deem it not worthwhile on mk6s
Cleaning my seats
(didn't realize how dirty they were until I wrapped my door cards)
R32 undertray
(to keep my engine bay clean, and get 1/4 mpg better)
Color matched markers (front and rear)
Sand and paint rear diffuser, sideskirts, and front lower honeycomb black
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