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Well thought it was about time that I fired up a members rides post with an up to date spec of my car. After 3 years in an auto M135i, the hunt was on for a manual R. After muchos reading I decided DSG was the way to go if I wanted to tune and my heart was set on Lapiz blue. Fast forward a few weeks and a local dealer had a well priced manual Reflex silver R in stock which I thought I would go test drive to see what the manual was actually like......SOLD. Once I seen the silver it was game over. Usually not a fan of silver cars but think it suits the lines of the R and being a rare colour means you don't see many around. So onto the mods. First started out with little changes, OBDeleven, new cornering bulbs etc. Then I introduced myself to Ecotune and my bank balance went downhill, quickly. Great bunch of lads though and the coffee is no bad. So far... VWR600 Intake R600 Hi-flow turbo inlet R600 Silicone intake pipe BCS tbe which led to the "need" for stage 2 map...obviously. Team Dynamics 19" 1.3 APR stage 2 low torque map which led to...... Sachs Sintered clutch Neuspeed Short Shift Go faster stickers! I have a list that seems to grow and grow. Next it badly needs lowered so I am thinking VWR springs although I am a salesmans dream and there is a deal on KW suspension just now. Wagner Intercooler Either TTE470, hopefully someone upgrades to TTE525 and I get a refurb cheaper. Discover Pro Nav upgrade Custom map VWR Oil catch can Upgraded brakes, probably Clubsport S set up. Pretty happy with how it drives however the squeek from the clutch and occasional rattle on changes can be a little annoying. The short shift has a 40% less throw which is the absolute max apparently and has taken some getting used to! Second to third on a spirited change is a pig but I will get used to it. And on to some (poor) pics.
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Right then. 2 Weeks after picking it up I'm ready to give the new Golf a thourough detail. No editing or arty pics here I'm afraid, just an old point and shoot camera! Here it is: First job, wheels. Generally mucky, Golf R front brakes are VERY dusty! Wheels were jetwashed, soaked in 1:10 solution of AF Imperial, and agitated with a range of brushes. Despite the wheels being off the car, the EZ brush was necessary to reach the groove that sits behind the spokes. Rinsed off Doused in CarPro Iron-X
