Thumper
Autocross Newbie
After 5 years out of the MK6 platform I am back. I had a 2012 4dr GTI I bought new and built into a Stg 2 trackday runabout, after 3 years with it I moved to CO and wanted to upgrade to AWD. The '15 Rs were all ordered up and my dealer made me a stupid good deal on a S3 but it just didn't scratch the hatchback itch, and then dreams for an RS3 Sportback were dashed by AoA. The TT-RS is a ridiculous force to be reckoned with on the track but I realized I did not want to move into the TT and race classes ripping out the interior for roll cage and weight.
After searching for months, dedicated that I wanted a 2dr and preferring White or Red and finding only blue or black I found the perfect match on Vortex with Stg 3 and supporting mods already done, only 51k miles for only $18,300. Has some minor issues (dent the size of a quarter on the passenger quarter panel in front of the tail light, scrapes on front bumper cover underside, and DRLs don't work even with coding turned back on) but still a great deal. Picked it up a few moths back but right after I ripped the calf muscle in my right leg off the bone, clearly not driving it or doing any work for a bit. lol Now that I am healed the projects begin!!!
Currently it's my daily driver commute car as I work my way up track classes and slowly gets built into a full race car. Got the Blackstone oil analysis back a couple weeks back and no warning signs of internals wearing poorly or any issues.
Mods done by previous owners;
APR Stage 3 w/Runner Flap Delete 93 Octane
APR Intercooler
APR RSC Turbo Back Exhaust w/Polished Tips
South Bend Stg 3 Endurance Clutch (Silent type)
Upgraded HPFP (I think he said Autotech)
Haldex Competition Controller
HPA Core Interlock Performance Motor Mount "Dog Bone"
TyrolsSport Deadset Rigid Subframe Collar Kit
Upgraded Golf R Silicone DV Hose UPGRADED BELOW
Audi R8 0il Cip
Audi R8 Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
BFI Clean Catch System
Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
19' BBS CH w/ Michelin PSS Tires
H&R 26mm Rear Sway Bar
Short Shifter VF Engineering UPGRADED BELOW
42 Draft Design Shifter Cable Bushings UPGRADED BELOW
TyrolSport Solid Shifter Bracket Bushings
P3Cars Digital Boost Gauge
OEM Euro Black Headlight Housings (ECS Tuning)
OEM Tinted LED Talltghts w/o Rear Fog w/ BKS Tuning Harnesses
-USP Motorsports Door Puddle Light Kit
PerformanceLed Interior Light Kit
Soundaktor Removed
3M Color Stable 3S% Tint
Black Front VW Emblem (Partsforeuro.com)
Painted Rear Hatch VW Emblem
Painted Rear Reflectors
Painted Side Markers
Bold Sport Stainless Steel Seat Handle Inserts
VW OEM Mojo Mats
WeatherTech Cargo Liner (Added CargoTech system)
Mods completed since purchase (with links);
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
Turbosmart Kompact EM Plumb Back DV
APR Adjustable Short Shift Kit
ECS Adjustable Shifter End Link Kit
Red Top Ignition coils +NGK BKR8EIXKT Iridium plugs
ECS Silicone Diverter Valve Hose Set - Blue
R32 Belly Pan (bought for the GTI before I sold it, never put it on and have been hauling it around for 5 years lol)
BFI Stg2 Motor Mounts
EXTERIOR
Color match rear emblem insert (black butthole cured)
Yellow Laminx DRL covers
Blue Tint Blindspot mirrors
Numerous stickers on hatch glass (www.stickerdump.com / www.stickernerd.com / www.stickerboost.com / www.vinylsickness.com)
INTERIOR
BFI Heavy Weight Golf Ball Shift Knob - SCHWARZ - Blue Alcantara
BFI Alcantara shift boot w/Blue stitching
deAutoLED complete LED (Red) interior lights
deAutoLED Dash cluster vinyl (Stickerbomb)
Just completed the shifter upgrade this weekend and took her out for a test, I had a DieselGeek on the GTI and loved it but wanted something even more capable and the VF had to go. The APR kit is incredible, I went with all the weights and it literally will notch into the gate by itself with just a light touch. I got a weighted BFI knob as well I need to install that I am hoping will complete the shift feel I want, after years with blink of the eye DSG shifts going back to the manual feels achingly slow.
Here's how she sits today.
Future Mods;
APR Ignition coils (Come on Arin...take my money!!!)
Lightweight 18" wheels
Brake Upgrade
Pendulum Mount upgrade
Adjustable Control Arms
R400 BodyKit
After searching for months, dedicated that I wanted a 2dr and preferring White or Red and finding only blue or black I found the perfect match on Vortex with Stg 3 and supporting mods already done, only 51k miles for only $18,300. Has some minor issues (dent the size of a quarter on the passenger quarter panel in front of the tail light, scrapes on front bumper cover underside, and DRLs don't work even with coding turned back on) but still a great deal. Picked it up a few moths back but right after I ripped the calf muscle in my right leg off the bone, clearly not driving it or doing any work for a bit. lol Now that I am healed the projects begin!!!
Currently it's my daily driver commute car as I work my way up track classes and slowly gets built into a full race car. Got the Blackstone oil analysis back a couple weeks back and no warning signs of internals wearing poorly or any issues.
Mods done by previous owners;
APR Stage 3 w/Runner Flap Delete 93 Octane
APR Intercooler
APR RSC Turbo Back Exhaust w/Polished Tips
South Bend Stg 3 Endurance Clutch (Silent type)
Upgraded HPFP (I think he said Autotech)
Haldex Competition Controller
HPA Core Interlock Performance Motor Mount "Dog Bone"
TyrolsSport Deadset Rigid Subframe Collar Kit
Audi R8 0il Cip
Audi R8 Coolant Expansion Tank Cap
BFI Clean Catch System
Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
19' BBS CH w/ Michelin PSS Tires
H&R 26mm Rear Sway Bar
TyrolSport Solid Shifter Bracket Bushings
P3Cars Digital Boost Gauge
OEM Euro Black Headlight Housings (ECS Tuning)
OEM Tinted LED Talltghts w/o Rear Fog w/ BKS Tuning Harnesses
-USP Motorsports Door Puddle Light Kit
PerformanceLed Interior Light Kit
Soundaktor Removed
3M Color Stable 3S% Tint
Black Front VW Emblem (Partsforeuro.com)
Painted Rear Hatch VW Emblem
Painted Rear Reflectors
Painted Side Markers
Bold Sport Stainless Steel Seat Handle Inserts
VW OEM Mojo Mats
WeatherTech Cargo Liner (Added CargoTech system)
Mods completed since purchase (with links);
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
Turbosmart Kompact EM Plumb Back DV
APR Adjustable Short Shift Kit
ECS Adjustable Shifter End Link Kit
Red Top Ignition coils +NGK BKR8EIXKT Iridium plugs
ECS Silicone Diverter Valve Hose Set - Blue
R32 Belly Pan (bought for the GTI before I sold it, never put it on and have been hauling it around for 5 years lol)
BFI Stg2 Motor Mounts
EXTERIOR
Color match rear emblem insert (black butthole cured)
Yellow Laminx DRL covers
Blue Tint Blindspot mirrors
Numerous stickers on hatch glass (www.stickerdump.com / www.stickernerd.com / www.stickerboost.com / www.vinylsickness.com)
INTERIOR
BFI Heavy Weight Golf Ball Shift Knob - SCHWARZ - Blue Alcantara
BFI Alcantara shift boot w/Blue stitching
deAutoLED complete LED (Red) interior lights
deAutoLED Dash cluster vinyl (Stickerbomb)
Just completed the shifter upgrade this weekend and took her out for a test, I had a DieselGeek on the GTI and loved it but wanted something even more capable and the VF had to go. The APR kit is incredible, I went with all the weights and it literally will notch into the gate by itself with just a light touch. I got a weighted BFI knob as well I need to install that I am hoping will complete the shift feel I want, after years with blink of the eye DSG shifts going back to the manual feels achingly slow.
Here's how she sits today.

Future Mods;
APR Ignition coils (Come on Arin...take my money!!!)
Lightweight 18" wheels
Brake Upgrade
Pendulum Mount upgrade
Adjustable Control Arms
R400 BodyKit
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