Chris' R32

[chris32]

Here's my baby I picked it up mid 2009, It came optioned with a sunroof, DSG and the RCD510 stero.

Delivery day photos:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/1.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/10.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/11.JPG

One of the first things I did was get the windows tinted and a stubby antenna.

Various Photos:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/25.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/26.JPG

GTG Photos:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/2.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/3.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/4.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/13.JPG

Probably my first major mod (money wise) came when I decided to get the mark 6 reversing camera, because it meant upgrading to the RNS510 sat nav, which I didn't option when I purchased because the sales man talked me out of it as I already owned a tomtom.

28/9/09 Reversing Camera:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/5.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/6.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/14.jpg

(I'm working on a YouTube video of the reversing camera.)

7/3/10 OEM LED Tail lights:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/24.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/23.JPG

24/5/10 Upgraded to s2t Paddles:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p6.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p7.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p8.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p11.JPG

28/5/10 New BBS CH black edition rims:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/w1.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/28.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/31.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/33.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/34.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/36.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/37.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/38.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/39.jpg

My next planned mods are:

Coilovers (PSS10's on the way baby!)
Fiscon Bluetooth (Just need to organise for EA to install)
Sway bars (Sitting in the garage waiting on the coilovers)
Haldex Gen 2
S6 LED DRLs (May go the new MK6 R DRL's not sure yet)


Planning on getting a tune, intake and exhaust too. :)

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/12.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/15.JPG

[Cam]

Great write up Chris.
What sort of wheels are you getting? Or is it a secret?
:p

Beautiful car.

[nath_mk6]

Tastful mods there Chris, how much was the camera upgrade if you don't mind me asking, may be something that I'll look at later for my gti.

I'm in the same boat for wheels, hoping they arrive before the BBQ, just ordered my tyres which will be in by Thursday so just waiting on those wheels and fitment :)

What wheels did you end up going for?

[Paolo]

nice r Chris! interested in the rear view camera as well, was it a hard install?
also i think you should add a turbo to your list of mods to do in the future >D

[Frenchie]

Great start on your Mods Chris - everything is tying in well. I like where this is heading !

[10d]

Seen your car a couple of time, Chris. Been wanting to say hi, so Hi! >D

[Jig]

Niice.

[burgs]

Nice clean .:R32

[chris32]

Great write up Chris.
What sort of wheels are you getting? Or is it a secret?
:p

Beautiful car.

Thanks Cam, trying to keep it a secret.


Tastful mods there Chris, how much was the camera upgrade if you don't mind me asking, may be something that I'll look at later for my gti.

I'm in the same boat for wheels, hoping they arrive before the BBQ, just ordered my tyres which will be in by Thursday so just waiting on those wheels and fitment :)

What wheels did you end up going for?

Thanks Nath

It came to US$625 delivered though ECS tuning, the important thing when ordering contact them for a shipping quote (should be around US$80) because using there online form it comes to $300+ for shipping.

I'm acutaly a bit worried that we've bought the same wheels, you tell me what you got and i'll tell you what I got. :)

[10d]

What's this with the secrecy around what wheels you guys getting. LOL. Post it up! if the other person got it also, meaning they are the copy cat. Hahaha.

[chris32]

nice r Chris! interested in the rear view camera as well, was it a hard install?
also i think you should add a turbo to your list of mods to do in the future >D

Thanks mate, didn't install it myself as I suck at those type of things. :(
I got Derek at European Autotech to install it, he's done at least 2 now that I know of and did a great job. It took him around 6 hours so it wasn't cheap to install, but well worth it.


Great start on your Mods Chris - everything is tying in well. I like where this is heading !

Thanks frenchie.

[nath_mk6]

its because they're made of solid gold geesh 10d..... lol

[nath_mk6]

my question with the rns, did they hook it up to your stubby antenna? my only concern is that the mk6 doesnt have an aeriel unless you optioned the rns

[chris32]

Seen your car a couple of time, Chris. Been wanting to say hi, so Hi! >D

Been meaning to say hi to, i'm always half asleep at the gtgs because I work nights and thinking about going to the gtg I can't even get a few hours in. So I don't mean to be anti social.
I think you were at Derek's the day he installed my camera (I was a zombie that day)?
I've said it before and i'll say it again, love your car! :)

[chris32]

Niice.


Nice clean .:R32

Thanks guys.

[10d]

Been meaning to say hi to, i'm always half asleep at the gtgs because I work nights and thinking about going to the gtg I can't even get a few hours in. So I don't mean to be anti social.
I think you were at Derek's the day he installed my camera (I was a zombie that day)?
I've said it before and i'll say it again, love your car! :)

Haha. Didn't even know you are there. You are a zombie, Chris! I'm sure I will be at Derek's again this week or Monday next week.
And yes, he is expensive. LOL! The other 2 he did would be mine and John. His was the first guinea pig.

[chris32]

my question with the rns, did they hook it up to your stubby antenna? my only concern is that the mk6 doesnt have an aeriel unless you optioned the rns

Do you mean to have the GPS in the shark fin antenna? On the roof? If so i've got the gps antenna inside my dash theres a metal bar behind the unit that its attached to (its magnetic) and its got a perfect view of the sky.

[nath_mk6]

ahhh, thx

10d you spend so much time out at Derek's, you should be part owner by now! Hit him up for sponsorship for the forum ;)

[chris32]

Haha. Didn't even know you are there. You are a zombie, Chris! I'm sure I will be at Derek's again this week or Monday next week.
And yes, he is expensive. LOL! The other 2 he did would be mine and John. His was the first guinea pig.

Yeah I was buggered that day I finished work @ 4am then had to leave home at around 6 to be at Darek's by 9, by about lunch time when I wandered back all I could think about was sleep. I'll be down there on a monday in the next couple of weeks to get my bluetooth hooked up, so hopefully i'll see you then, would love a ride in your beast. :)

[chris32]

One thing you might want to check Nath is that some of the RCD510s can take the reversing camera, especially because yours is a MK6. From what i've read the only way to check is by pulling it out and looking on the back (mine wasn't) but it makes sense because people wouldn't want to pay the extra for the sat nav just to get the reversing camera.

[10d]

Haha, not sure about it being a beast. Only Anthony's car I would consider a beast. Sure, let me know when you planning to go there.

[stephen8512]

clean .:R32!!

[chris32]

Thanks Stephen. :)

[crazyray]

nice ride..

how much did the reverse camera set up cost you?

[nath_mk6]

Thanks Cam, trying to keep it a secret.


Tastful mods there Chris, how much was the camera upgrade if you don't mind me asking, may be something that I'll look at later for my gti.

I'm in

Thanks Nath

It came to US$625 delivered though ECS tuning, the important thing when ordering contact them for a shipping quote (should be around US$80) because using there online form it comes to $300+ for shipping.

I'm acutaly a bit worried that we've bought the same wheels, you tell me what you got and i'll tell you what I got. :)

Lol price is above

[Bizi]

Your car looks better than brand new, Chris. :)

It will be good to see in person.

[chris32]

Thanks Bizi not looking too bad yourself, love those bbs rims.

[chris32]

Took a few shots of the car today.

A couple of the reversing camera:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/19.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/18.JPG

A few of the car:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/16.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/17.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/24.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/25.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/26.JPG

Once the rims/tyres show up i'll get some more pics.

[G-rig]

Good work Chris car looks great and those cameras are very nifty!

[AP]

Was it hard doing the camera? I want one!!

[chris32]

Was it hard doing the camera? I want one!!

Wasn't hard for me, sourced the parts from ECS Tuning and I just got Derek at European Autotech to put it in for me, took him the better part of a day.

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/7.JPG

[chris32]

Another couple of pics to show the LED tail lights:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/20.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/21.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/22.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/23.JPG

[Cam]

Car looks really nice Chris.
:)

[10d]

Nice Chris!

[SUGA]

Very nice Chris! I'm am tempted to do this too!

[Frenchie]

Was it hard doing the camera? I want one!!


Very nice Chris! I'm am tempted to do this too!

I smell group buy !!!! I'm in !!!

[stevie]

Loving the LED tails, classy!

[chris32]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Originally I wasn't a fan of the LED lights but they do grow on you. I think it was all the time I spent following yousnooze to and from GTGs, lol. :)

I don't think I could live without the reversing camera now, I use the lines overlaid on the screen to judge if I'm going to curb an alloy, I've worked it out to a fine art and know exactly when to turn.

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/27.JPG

[G-rig]

I don't think I could live without the reversing camera now, I use the lines overlaid on the screen to judge if I'm going to curb an alloy, I've worked it out to a fine art and know exactly when to turn.


Yeah, camera is great.

Do you know what the distances are of the markers on the overlay if you get my drift?

[Jig]

YOur car looks very good Chris.

[AP]

Very nice Chris! I'm am tempted to do this too!

I smell group buy !!!! I'm in !!!
Yeah let's go it!!! Any we can do agroup install too!!

[chris32]

Yeah, camera is great.

Do you know what the distances are of the markers on the overlay if you get my drift?

Sadly I don't no what the exact distance is, just when to turn, lol but I think mavrick has this on his site?


YOur car looks very good Chris.

Thanks Jig, just can't wait to get the new wheels on. :)


Yeah let's go it!!! Any we can do agroup install too!!

You wont regret it, its awesome. :)

[chris32]

Had a chance to install my s2t paddles today, much easier to install than I expected and work a really well while driving.

I took some pics throughout the installation:

OEM Paddles: (if you can see 'em)

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p1.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p2.JPG

Various shots during the installation:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p3.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p4.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p5.JPG

Installed pics:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p6.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p7.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p8.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/p11.JPG

I took the car on a quick drive round the block, i'm very happy with the paddles, no more hunting to make gear changes and it makes manual mode much more enjoyable. Anyone hesitating buying these, do it as you wont regret it. Thanks 10D for organising the group buy.

I also finally got around to putting my sticker on:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/s1.JPG

[AP]

Nice flaps!

[Cam]

They look great Chris.


Nice flaps!
:lol:>D

[chris32]

Well after almost 3 months of waiting, my wheels finaly arrived. :)

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/w2.JPG

W00T W00T!!!

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/w1.JPG

Shame i'm off too work and won't have time to put them on today. :(

[MasterKevin]

Hot wheels and hot tyres :P haha

Can't wait to see them on !!

Kevin

[Cam]

They are gonna look soooo good Chris!!
>D

[GBJ-R32]

HOT wheels
congrats man more pics are needed ay

[zz2]

holy crap Chris!!! very nice choice with the BBS CHs

[AP]

Very nice choice Chris!! Did you buy them from tirerack?

[Frenchie]

Didn't think Tirerack shipped BBS to Aus anymore ? nice wheels by the way Chris 18's better be low >D - just sold mine to a very happy man.

[G-rig]

Wow nice update you kept the wheels pretty quiet.. Excellent choice!

Paddles look sweet too, need some of those soon.

[chris32]

Thanks guys, I got them though redline motorsports in the US, your right frenchie Tirerack wont ship BBS out here any more.

Was going to go up to the 19" but the roads round here are horrible and from the amount of bubbles I got on the stock 18's I thought I was better off not risking an even lower profile tyre.

I've also teed up some PSS10 coilovers which should arrive in the next couple of weeks. :)

[Justin Fox]

Going hard son!

[G-rig]

18" look awesome anyway, especially with a small drop (plus better ride, cheaper tyres)!

[Frenchie]

Thanks guys, I got them though redline motorsports in the US, your right frenchie Tirerack wont ship BBS out here any more.

Was going to go up to the 19" but the roads round here are horrible and from the amount of bubbles I got on the stock 18's I thought I was better off not risking an even lower profile tyre.

I've also teed up some PSS10 coilovers which should arrive in the next couple of weeks. :)

Nice one Chris - yeah Andrew doesn't carry BBS either anymore. as I just asked him.

Never had any probs with my 19's - look forward to seeing your setup.

[derek]

great pickup on the BBS.

[M4RK0]

Come on man!, post the pics,

Very nice wheels!

[bigwill]

nice wheels chris, bbs all round!

[chris32]

Nice one Chris - yeah Andrew doesn't carry BBS either anymore. as I just asked him.

Never had any probs with my 19's - look forward to seeing your setup.

I noticed he had taken them off the site. But thought he was just updating as it was out of date with the current range. I know this as I initially purchased the BBS CK's in anthracite but soon discovered that they were no longer made in that finish, so paid the bit extra for the CH's, which ended up being out of stock in the US, thats when the 3 month wait started, lol.

[chris32]

I didn't get the wheels on till late tonight, took a few pics, but i'll get some more when the car is clean and i've got my tripod on me.

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/28.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/29.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/32.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/30.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/31.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/33.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/34.jpg

Initial thoughts are that I love the look, I wasn't 100% sure on the black on black look but after doing it all I can say is it looks hot and once the coil overs are on it'll look at least 10 times hotter!

[RobR32]

Very Very nice Chris
good work

[Justin Fox]

Nice! You and Islos are bros now! :cool:

[AP]

I love the look too!! Very nice congrats!!

[derek]

nice edit on the last pic, looks good

[MasterKevin]

Fair cant go wrong with BBS :P

[AP]

Now you need to lower it like mine and finish the look!!

[Frenchie]

Another set of twins ! looking good Chris

[RobR32]

Another set of twins ! looking good Chris

LOL
Cam if your reading this then laugh out loud with me

[chris32]

Thanks guys, don't worry i'll be getting moar low in just a few weeks, can't wait.

[MasterKevin]

o0o0o good news. What coils u thinking for your bad girl?

[chris32]

Teed up some PSS10s, plus i've got a rear sway to go on too. :)

[MasterKevin]

Teed up some PSS10s, plus i've got a rear sway to go on too. :)

ooooo i can definately vouce for that choice. You will def not regret them. They are a awesome coilover.

[chris32]

Took a few pics today:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/36.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/37.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/38.jpg

Haven't had time to do anything major mod wise over the last couple of weeks, only changes are the weather shields (thanks to S+H's group buy on mkv.com) and the kicks dual stage lock bolts (thanks to 10D). :)

[Frenchie]

Neat ! looks mean and nice stance

[10d]

Black on black, baby! Nice one Chris!
Kinda like AP's evil twin (when he's white on white). >D

[Jig]

Is that with the PSS10's already Chris? I am loving your Black R32 right now.

[chris32]

Nope haven't got the PSS10's on yet.

[chris32]

Heres some shots with the PSS10s installed:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/41.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/42.JPG

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/43.JPG

Also had a whiteline rear sway bar installed.

[nath_mk6]

looks great Chris, how does it feel?

[MasterKevin]

Yeh that sits juts like mine, a lot tougher without the wheel gap.

Keep it up :)

[RobR32]

sexy

[chris32]

Thanks guys

@Nath: Loving it! It corners a lot better, its like i'm on rails. I haven't had a chance to push it yet, so i'll get back to you with a full review. :)

@Kevin: I love how its sitting too, it really toughened it up a lot, but will need to look into rolling the guards as i'm scrubbing a bit. I'm yet to do the fender screw mod, so i'll see if that makes much of a difference. But I want to roll the guards anyway for piece of mind.

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/44.JPG

The only problem is at this hight i'm yet to find a angle to get into my driveway without scraping the bottom, even scrapped parking on the nature strip out the front of my home.

[10d]

Looks good,Chris!

Vanity comes with a price, eh? I'm sure the scraping will go after a while. You will find that angle ;)

How's the 'burns ?

[chris32]

'burns?

[10d]

'burns?

Side 'burns >D

[Cam]

'burns?

Those bogan pussy magnets of yours.
:p

[richie32]

bloody love it.
them wheels 18's or 19's?

[chris32]

bloody love it.
them wheels 18's or 19's?

Thanks mate, there 18's.

[AP]

Looks the Biz!

[schoona]

That's the right height for 18's. Good work mate. Just get some tyre shine on that rubber to make it look more integrated and you'll be set. Nice .:R :)

[chris32]

BAM!
Thought it was about time for an update:

Almost up to 20k
Had its 30000 2nd year service in june, lol.

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a3.jpg

Haldex gen2 with wireless switch
Had this installed by ramspeed in january, I love it and have it in race mode 99% of the time :>. In race mode it fells like your being pushed not pulled though the corners, its even more pronounced during take off. Probably my favourite mod thus far :).

Miltek non-res cat-back
Picked this up thanks to a group buy organised by Rennenhaus. Did alot of research and came to the conclusion that the resonated after it settled in was too quite (for my tastes), so went the non-res. Had it installed in september and the first day was awful and I really regreated getting the non-res, got home with a head ache, lol :(. Anyhow once it settled in as my research suggested, the drone got 100 times better, its now music to my ears, love it >D.

Fog light swap
Had the fog light and reversing light swapped over so that its legal for a RHD car, I know alot of people don't bother but it played on my mind a bit.

Heres a couple of random pics:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/n2.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/n1.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/n4.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/n3.jpg

Audio upgrade
In the works at the moment at FHRX, whole bunch of stuff going in: focal 3-ways, audison bit ten processor, dynamat, zed leviathan amplifier, JL 10w3v3-4 subwoofer, audio integrations side mount box. Heres a couple of pics of the work in progress (more pics hopefully next week when its finished):

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a2.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a1.jpg

Up ahead:

Air intake
Not sure which way to go yet, love the GruppeM, hate the price. Currently eyeing off the modshack and the evoms intake, but haven't made my mind up yet, suggestions welcome.

Front sway bar
Plan to have this on before the january track day, will probably go whiteline to match the rear bar and i think i'll get the whiteline anti-lift kit at the same time.

I've got a couple of other things in the pipeline, but i'll see how they turn out before going public ;).

[Cam]

Great update Chris.
Car is looking brilliant.

Nice audio upgrade. I'm going to be approaching Marty @ FHRX sometime in the new year to talk about an update as well.
So is your car at his workshop atm?

[Stalker]

Nice. Haldex, milltek non-res and a decent audio upgrade are all on my wish list. :) The car looks great!

[towside]

Awesome work, keep the pics coming :)

[MasterKevin]

very nice indeed !

[Kid Danny]

Looks good. How much lower did you go all round? I have a 2 finger gap after getting the coils installed. Are you able to get full lock?

[Jig]

Great updates so far Chris. Keep them coming. Car looking great with those BBS'.

[just_quietly]

I love the look of your car Chris. I am a sucker for dark cars with dark wheels. Love the stealth look.

[chris32]

Thanks everyone for your comments :)

Cam, yep its at their workshop till monday, maybe a little longer.

Danny, haven't really checked the height, but I do scrape on some of the taller speed bumps. But still thinking about going just a tad lower, if I do i'll need to get the fronts rolled as it does scub a little when driving aggressively in the corners (but then I still haven't done the fender screw mod).

[Rob32R]

Looks the biz Chris, nice updates :).

[chris32]

Heres an update on the on going audio install :)

Crossovers:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a7.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a4.jpg

Front mid range:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a5.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a9.jpg

Tweeter:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a8.jpg

The hatch:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a6.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/a10.jpg

[chris32]

Hey guys, thought I would share some pics of my audio install.

All the work was done by Marty and the guys at FHRX studios in Caringbah.

Parts installed:

Focal 3-ways
JL 10” Subwoofer
Audio integrations side mount sub box
Audison bit-ten processor
Zed leviathan 6-channel amplifier
Dynamat



Front doors dynamat / diffuser:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c1.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c2.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c3.jpg

Mid-range / tweeters:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c4.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c5.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c6.jpg

Crossovers:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c7.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c8.jpg

Hatch during construction:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c9.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c10.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c11.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c12.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c13.jpg

Hatch completed:

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c14.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c15.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c16.jpg

http://compuconsultations.com/photos/r32diary/c17.jpg

To say that i'm heaps happy with the install is an understatement, sounds bloody awesome and its almost a shame that I'm heading overseas for a month and wont be able to enjoy it till I get back.

[Cam]

Wow Chris that is great!!
Marty really does a brilliant job.
:)

[AP]

Very clean install

[Nathan_b]

love the stealth look and parts choosen

[chris32]

Thanks guys :) only thing i'm thinking about adding now is dynamat to the hatch area, but i'm in two worlds about it, because the last thing the r32 needs in more weight. On the other hand it could work as an excuse for why I need a turbo kit. o_O

[thezoneR32]

Nice job, shame you can't see that insane looking amp! How heavy is the dynamat? This would improve even the stock speakers which are a bit buzzy when you crank the bass.

[Peanut Butter Wolf]

Quality install mate. Bet it gives a fat grin when you pump it up!! :)

[chris32]

Nice job, shame you can't see that insane looking amp! How heavy is the dynamat? This would improve even the stock speakers which are a bit buzzy when you crank the bass.

I believe its around 200grams per squared foot, which would add up pretty quick.

[Rob32R]

Such a clean install by Marty. now you will be pumping your tunes Chris :p.

[daniel7y]

Wow that looks great man... Very nice and clean I bet it sounds fantastic too.
Spewin those guys are up in Sydney. Would definitely get some work done to my car.

[stefans]

so in a nutshell does this Audison bit-ten processor thing get a good quality sound out of a shit audio quality head unit like an rns510? Or have i completely missed the point of it haha?

[chris32]

so in a nutshell does this Audison bit-ten processor thing get a good quality sound out of a shit audio quality head unit like an rns510? Or have i completely missed the point of it haha?

Yep pretty much. I don't fully understand the technical side of it, but everything I researched lead to that conclusion.

[stefans]

Sounds like a necessary piece of equipment then, focal set up in my last golf was all top notch stuff and still sounded like balls because of the rns, ill have to look into these when i start my next project. Looks like an amazing install mate, enjoy!

[Mr_Bob]

The bit-ten will take the audio feed from the RNS, so if the signal is dirty, it can't clean that up.
the only way around this is an alternate source unit

What it will do, is give tuning options needed to give a balanced output across the frequency spectrum.
It also gives lots of crossover options for the amp, so you can run active, and/or time alignment.
It's a trick piece of gear, and Marty has the expertise to set it up correctly.

[jazd]

Looks good, what did the job set you back.

I was looking at the Focals for my installation but went with Hertz components instead, bought a 11" Focal sub though. I put the crossovers in my doors. You must have a shit load of wiring coming back to under your seat. You did front and back speakers? So 150W to each door and 300W to the Sub?

[thezoneR32]

The bit-ten will take the audio feed from the RNS, so if the signal is dirty, it can't clean that up.
the only way around this is an alternate source unit

What it will do, is give tuning options needed to give a balanced output across the frequency spectrum.
It also gives lots of crossover options for the amp, so you can run active, and/or time alignment.
It's a trick piece of gear, and Marty has the expertise to set it up correctly.

All this just to listen to mp3's? Am I missing something here?

[chris32]

All this just to listen to mp3's? Am I missing something here?

?? Not just mp3s, it does all the outputs from the head unit. CD, DVD, MDI, etc.

Sure you can live without it, but once you hear what your missing out on, its hard not to justify it. Turning it off makes a big difference, sounds like arse.

[jazd]

All this just to listen to mp3's? Am I missing something here?
If you get the right MP3s you cannot tell the difference to CD quality. Its only shit MP3s that sound shit.

[mikinoz]

Chris, you need to vacuum your car! haha.

[thezoneR32]

If you get the right MP3s you cannot tell the difference to CD quality. Its only shit MP3s that sound shit.

True if you download them they are crap. If you're gonna downlaod musicget flac's and change 'em to 320kbs mp3's. Still nothing beats a cd for quality.

[M4RK0]

Nice!! Chris!! Mint work

[hrb93]

Hi, nice install.

Do you think the Audio Integrations box would fit in a GOLF R? I assume the R32 has the same raised floor compared to the standard MK5 Golf same as the Mk6 and GOLF R scenario.


Cheers.

[drewr]

Such a dope install. Must be a great step up from the average stock system!

Don't go deaf though, you still need to listen to that vr6!

[Peteaussi]

Dd you experience any loss in function from the steering wheel or headunit from using the bit ten?

From my reading a fair few of the OEM integration units require their own volume control due to the OEM HUs.

Also, what did you do with the factory amp for the R32? Did you totally remove it and do a full rewire?

[chris32]

Dd you experience any loss in function from the steering wheel or headunit from using the bit ten?

From my reading a fair few of the OEM integration units require their own volume control due to the OEM HUs.

Also, what did you do with the factory amp for the R32? Did you totally remove it and do a full rewire?

No loss in function, all buttons work as per oem, the head unit doesn't even know that it is no longer talking to the oem amp/speakers.

I've never heard that about volume control being lost? And I did a fair bit of reading on audio upgrades on golfs before deciding which direction to take on upgrading mine.

Factory amp was removed to make way for the 4 crossover units that now live under the seat in its place (see the pics a few pages back).

[Peteaussi]

Freaking sweet. Thanks for ur write-up.

I see that with the crossovers under the front passenger seat that they have been spliced into the factory harness that comes from the HU to the factory amp. Is what I am seeing correct? What parts of the factory wiring were used in the install?

[chris32]

Freaking sweet. Thanks for ur write-up.

I see that with the crossovers under the front passenger seat that they have been spliced into the factory harness that comes from the HU to the factory amp. Is what I am seeing correct? What parts of the factory wiring were used in the install?

From memory it was all rewired with higher quality speaker wire, if thats what you mean? Next time i'm down near where it was installed i'll drop in and ask, but I know a fair bit of my invoice was new wiring and the labour involved in installing it.