'CPTNSLW' Golf R!

[flipstah]

New owner of a 2013 Golf R in Rising Blue and right away, I'm loving my purchase!

She pulls hard and is comfy too! The clutch is a bit deep but it's all about getting used to it.

I stalled a lot yesterday but today was a good day.

I plan to do some mods on it in the future but right now, I'm going to enjoy the great stock action and do a proper 'break-in'.

I was skeptical of getting a Volkswagen because of the electrical gremlins but when I test-drove the GTi with the DSG today, I immediately was in love with everything and threw down my order for an R.

So stay tuned and perhaps, all of you wizards will teach me the VW way as I started with a Mitsubishi and know my car inside and out.

I will definitely be asking about engine mods, chip tuning, etc. etc.

For now, here are the mods I had in mind (EDIT as of Feb 9 2013):
- Stage 1 ECU flash (Done by Concept1 using APR; Oct 19, 2012)
- Soundaktor Delete (Feb. 9, 2013)
- Stage 1+ with high pressure fuel pump upgrade
- Titanium vs. Stainless Steel exhaust system
- Carbonio vs. Volkswagen Racing Intake
- LED tail lights (Installed)
- Interior improvements (Gauge cluster, carbon fiber trim, new shifter/short shift kit maybe)
- Haldex Competiton Controller (Installed)
- H&R Sport Springs (Installed)
- 19x8.5 Volk LE37 ET35/Hankook V12 235/35/19 with fender screw mod (Summer setup)

Enjoy this thread and see what transpires!

[flipstah]

Right off the bat, I'm thinking of doing this for the summer after I put more storage space in:

[Redlyne_mr2]

I love these cars...great choice..keep us posted.

[rage2]

Break it in hard if you want to get the most out of the car.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2
Break it in hard if you want to get the most out of the car.

Any recommendations? I still have half a tank and a lot of road at night.

[Cos]

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[BMW Power]

Haha, nice car and nice plate! Bumped into Captain slow and the rest of the TG crew a few months ago

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by Cos
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Meant for motorbikes but I have broken in all my new cars/motors this way and all have been awesome.

Yup. Audi tech on Quattroworld forums recommends this as well.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by Cos
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Meant for motorbikes but I have broken in all my new cars/motors this way and all have been awesome.

+1 for this

Also look into new side mirrors. You can't get rid of the blind spot on new Golfs, as you've probably noticed.

[Hallowed_point]

Nice new ride flipstah!! Those sound beast with the aftermarket exhaust

[EM1FTW]

look into the APR turbo back for that thing! looks slick and it sounds like a jet at WOT!

[Darkane]

+a lot for hard break-ins.

Built a D16 for boost, broke it in hard. Perfect 150 across all 4 even after 30k. Still going strong.

Broke in my '08 civic Si hard. Dyno'd at 180 WHP bone stock with 500km's. Also ran 90mph at racecity last year stock at 25C.

going to do all my new engines this way now.

[Dj_Stylz]

Congrats!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Cos
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Meant for motorbikes but I have broken in all my new cars/motors this way and all have been awesome.

Originally posted by Darkane
+a lot for hard break-ins.

Built a D16 for boost, broke it in hard. Perfect 150 across all 4 even after 30k. Still going strong.

Broke in my '08 civic Si hard. Dyno'd at 180 WHP bone stock with 500km's. Also ran 90mph at racecity last year stock at 25C.

going to do all my new engines this way now.

Did this for a couple of hours right now. Drove it on Stoney Trail, Deerfoot, to feel the pull and cruised; then diversified onto street usage with stop-and-go. Then back on Deerfoot for quick shifts and cruising.

Earlier today, drove it NE->downtown->NE->downtown; burning gas and getting used to the clutch.

'Twas fun!

Originally posted by Hallowed_point
Nice new ride flipstah!! Those sound beast with the aftermarket exhaust

Originally posted by EM1FTW
look into the APR turbo back for that thing! looks slick and it sounds like a jet at WOT!

I'm still researching but it's either APR or GIAC for a exhaust/chip combination so far for me.

Originally posted by Dj_Stylz
Congrats!

Thanks! Please say hi if you see me!

[Redlyne_mr2]

btw anymore pics? worst build thread for pics ever lol.

[gpomp]

cool car, can't wait to see if vw will put a dsg in it. not sure if i like the 4 cylinder exhaust note compared to the old vr6's though.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Nice choice, a little bit different than that GT500 you were thinking about or a Vette :P

[killramos]

Are the r's still for sale? I never looked into them because I was under the impression they had sold out...

That's what I get for not actually asking a salesman...

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
btw anymore pics? worst build thread for pics ever lol.

Haha no pics till this weekend because I spent Saturday and Sunday learning to drive stick.

Day 1 was stallworthy but I got the hang of it after a day. The clutch is very deep; friction point is about an inch or two away from the floor. Reversing is still tricking me out.

Originally posted by gpomp
cool car, can't wait to see if vw will put a dsg in it. not sure if i like the 4 cylinder exhaust note compared to the old vr6's though.

The V6 bellow sounds better but I'd rather have a peppier, lighter 4-banger that produces more power than the V6 (sans mods, of course.)

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Nice choice, a little bit different than that GT500 you were thinking about or a Vette :P

When my hockey bag couldn't fit, I lost hope.

Originally posted by killramos
Are the r's still for sale? I never looked into them because I was under the impression they had sold out...

That's what I get for not actually asking a salesman...

All the R's are spoken for in Northland and Fifth Ave. Maybe one fell apart from financing? Unknown status for the south location.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I see you bought it from Northland, who was your sales person?