Rob32R MKV DBP R32

[Rob32R]

Hey Guys,

Met up with Daneel today to pick up my L.E.D license plate lights.

I promised to take some shots and post up after i detailed it today :).

Here are the Specs:

- MY08 MKV R32- I took the Omanyts off and fitted the Zolders to the car as i like the look of them :).
- Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- MDI and Ipod Connectivity
- RNS510
- DSG
- Heated seats
- 5 door

The amount of difficulties i had in finding the best example of a MKV R32 DSG in DBP was amazing but i think i was very lucky to find an Unmolested example >D


My list:
- Stubby Antenna
- L.E.D License plate lights (Not fitted)
- Boot Pop (Not fitted)
- Tint 15% soon to be done by Dave at Reflect effect and Opti Coat.
- Gloss Black OEM R32 Grille- Yet to be fitted :)

Mods: Will see as i am in two minds of modifying the car :(

Lots and lots of pics to come!!

Pics:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN0719-1.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07210.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07217.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07217-1.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07219.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07231.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07323.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07436.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/233.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07450.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07481.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN07126.jpg

[CSR]

First. Space saver to a great thread.

[Adamolee]

Great stuff Rob,

keen to see what direction you go in with this ...

[Rob32R]

Updated :). Enjoy

[Steve]

Rob...you should remove the duplicate images mate.

Oh...and ditch the OEM aeriel....get a 'stubby'.

[Rob32R]

I've purchased the Stubby antenna Steve i just haven't put it on will put it on maybe put some more pics up with sunny weather tomorrow.

[Fab_R]

pics are farked...not working??????????

[Rob32R]

What do you mean Fab? There displaying on mine.

[Daneel]

Pics are fine for me, although yep, there are two duplicate images now even more dupes.

Looking forward to where this car will go! Was good to meet you Rob, hope you didn't have any troubles fitting the lights.

Also, yes, placeholder for the future.

[Rob32R]

Just for Steve :). I bought it from Tim @ Dubaddiction

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN0743.jpg

[Fab_R]

Just for Steve :). I bought it from Tim @ Dubaddiction

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN0743.jpg

Rob...throw it on!!!
it will take you 15 seconds.

[Steve]

I don't need proof Rob...I didn't doubt your purchase.

[Seph]

Can you please not have your own discussion in my thread.

Rob, since your custom user title is the Nurburgring .:R, have you considered a nice nurburgring sticker for the .:R?

and agreed with everyone, put the stubby on. If you're worried about people nicking it, a bit of medium strength Loctite should discourage the opportunistic.

[derek]

posting in an epic thread

[Rob32R]

Where can i purchase the Nurburgring sticker would love to order one now please. I am worried that someone will nick the Stubby.

[Fab_R]

I am worried that someone will nick the Stubby.

it wont happen!

[stevie]

Can't wait to see where you go with this buddy! Subscribed!

Plenty of Nurburgring stickers on eBay, go for it:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=nurburgring+sticker

[Sammy]

This will be bigger than Nelso's finger, just ask Wayne Besanko... inonthree.

[ForceFed]

Ha

[Justin Fox]

Keep it dead stock Rob. Even the ariel, leave it alone. The stubby ones lose radio reception. All mods are a compromise, even stickers. Don't go there. Leave the car clean, like it came from the factory/dealership. Just drive it.

[Seph]

Keep it dead stock Rob. Even the ariel, leave it alone. The stubby ones lose radio reception. All mods are a compromise, even stickers. Don't go there. Leave the car clean, like it came from the factory/dealership. Just drive it.

Justin has a point, a clean original car is always nice. For most of us though, giving our cars a bit of personality never hurt.

If you go down the JF "Zen" approach, may I suggest personalizing your keychains in the following fashion:

Nurburgring keyring
http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/185392/4056700.jpg


or even better, a VR6 head gasket one. - VR6 pride?
http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/185392/5162722.jpg

[stevie]

Rob I recommend doing the flapper mod. Takes less than 2 minutes to DIY to make the car sound awesome!

[BBR32]

its only $25 if someone takes it just get a new one but no one will take it .it looks stock with it on .. its allways nice to mod a bit for a bit of a hobby ... goodluck

[schoona]

Goodluck with the car.

Geth the VR6 head gasket keyring from gruvenparts dude, don't nurburgring sticker it till you've been :)

[CSR]

God Rob you are amazing. He told you Gruvenparts key chain, go to the gruvenparts website and find it!!!!

[Rob32R]

Just ordered :). Cheers mal

[MasterKevin]

Epiccccc!

[Nathan_b]

Google 'flapper mod' & enjoy the sound

[Rob32R]

No modifications until i get this problem sorted :(.

[zz2]

what problem?

[Rob32R]

Have a read of this Mark :(

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?5955-MKV-R32-Owners-Need-Advice

[boggey]

Just ordered :). Cheers mal

Keep us updated! Photos when it arrives :)

[Rob32R]

Small Update:

- Golf R brake retainers.
- Michelin Pilot Super Sports tyres.


Next will be KW V2's. But i have to get council to fix my driveway problem first unfortunately :(.

[mikinoz]

Have a read of this Mark :(

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?5955-MKV-R32-Owners-Need-Advice

So the Barlo R division can't work it out?

[Rob32R]

Hey Mik,

They worked it out finally about a 1month ago it was a battery problem, the battery needed replacing. So they replaced the battery with a new one and cleaned the MAF and checked the sensors as well that Pedro mentioned. It has never come back and all is going well with the car, Not cheap either those VW Varta batteries $700.00 :(.

How is the Beautiful MK1 Kaninchen Weib going?

[YouSnooze]

You paid $700!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!! You can buy a Uber-lightweight Li-Po [a-la Porsche GT3RS] battery for that price. I've been telling people for a long, long time that weird electrical problems are commonly caused by faulty batteries & few people believe me. Glad to hear it was sorted, but sad to hear you were completely reamed on the battery price. Maybe they charged you $400 for labour to install it..........

[Rob32R]

Thanks Doug. You maybe right about the labour cost. I'll have to check cause it was one month ago and i have still got the receipt. But i remember it not being cheap.

[technopato]

Welcome back Rob!!

[Seph]

WB rob

my jaw is figuratively, on the floor. If you truly paid $700 for a battery, I would be going back and demanding your money back (no real grounds, principle).

reDONKulus.

[mikinoz]

Man, how old is this car? Arguably if it's less than 3 years it's covered by warranty. I know I had one replaced by dealer for free.

As others said, $700 is taking the piss.

[Rob32R]

The Car is a 2008 Mik. You are right, I must be thinking of something else, it was covered under warranty cause i have extended warranty on the car for 3 years and i just checked all the receipts. Sorry for the wrong info. I must be thinking of something else :rolleyes:. My mistake boys. My dads 5 Series BMW needed a new battery causes he hardly uses it. Its a 2006 E60 530i with 31,600kms.

[Steve]

lol...so you spent $700 on something a month ago....and you've forgotten what it was?

Rob, you're priceless. Don't change.

[Adzy]

Lol is this kent for real!?

[CSR]

He didn't spend a cent, it was his dad, what would he know?

Welcome back to the forums Rob..No one does it better than you..

[YouSnooze]

My Dad bought a battery once. I think it was for his 2009 E90 M5 that had done 22 453.6 Km. He doesn't drive it much. His name is Ken. It's sunny outside.

[Steve]

He didn't spend a cent, it was his dad, what would he know?

Welcome back to the forums Rob..No one does it better than you..
ah...yes...I overlooked the technicality of "I spent $700....." Thanks Clemente.
I remembered having a chuckle when Robbie posted something about his suspension upgrades having to wait, until HIS driveway gets fixed (approach angle or something).

[mikinoz]

My Dad bought a battery once. I think it was for his 2009 E90 M5 that had done 22 453.6 Km. He doesn't drive it much. His name is Ken. It's sunny outside.

This post contains facts I can verify. The rest of the thread I unable to.

[Fab_R]

Lol to you Kent's!!

And Rob!!!!
:D

[degers]

Aaah - good to see that at least some things in life don't change :) This thread is rapidly moving to the same level of fact-based information exchange, and problem solving as all your others Rob. Welcome back indeed..

[Sammy]

I seem to recall suggesting a battery may have been the problem, but being promptly shut down by rob because I didn't own a mk5 r32, just a mk3 and mk4

[Steve]

I seem to recall suggesting a battery may have been the problem, but being promptly shut down by rob because I didn't own a mk5 r32, just a mk3 and mk4yeah...wtf would you know? Oh wai....

[Footguy]

I'm just a little dumber after reading through this....

You can't make this shit up...as you were.......

[CSR]

OT - I like your avatar update Steve...Less cars more women never hurt anyone IMO ;)

[Steve]

OT - I like your avatar update Steve...Less cars more women never hurt anyone IMO ;)cheers mate...if ya can't beat 'em...join 'em

[mikinoz]

cheers mate...if ya can't beat 'em...join 'em

Post in my thread more often now please Steve.

By the way, Battery World state the most expensive Varta battery they do is $580 for the Crafter.

[Steve]

Post in my thread more often now please Steve.updated just for you Mik

[Stalker]

http://memearchive.net/memerial.net/page/355.jpg

Hmmm...maybe not. :lol:

[golferthirtytwo]

hahah here we go again...

welcome back rob :lol:

[dopey]

I'm convinced RobR32 must be a troll of epic proportions.

Anyway, you guys should try the Ignore List function, it's fuckin' fantastic.

[technopato]

Its quite funny, Rob's last comment was a page and a half back... Yet people are still taking the piss....

Even funnier, he has been told by everyone to ignore banter from others and looks like he is doing very well not to reply to all the BS replies on here, so how about everyone now give him a break???

So he made a mistake with the $700 battery post earlier, its like people are trying their hardest to get another reaction, start some more shit and then have him banned again!!!!

Rob, maybe you should be the one using the ignore button on most of people's posts.....

[Sammy]

I'm convinced RobR32 must be a troll of epic proportions.

Anyway, you guys should try the Ignore List function, it's fuckin' fantastic.

I'm convinced that Rob is actually Rodger Cordia.

[SUGA]

Ok guys, I think Rob understands and realises that he may have had his facts all wrong. Can we please stop spamming Rob's build thread, you would expect the same respect for your own too. If you don't like Rob's posts please add him to your ignore list, it's easy!

Go to his profile and select add to ignore list.

Thanks in advance.

[BBR32]

rob have you done something to your car or is that dp not your car ??

[Adzy]

I would never put you on my ignore list .:Rob
I think the main issue is that people are jealous of you .:Rob

[Rob32R]

Thanks Adam :). GTI is looking good, its good to see a GTI being pushed to it's limits.
Take care.

[Fab_R]

Thanks Adam :). GTI is looking good, its good to see a GTI being pushed to it's limits.
Take care.

There's only one problem with his GTI, its a slug.

It couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding.

[Adzy]

There's only one problem with his GTI, its a slug.

It couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding.

Hey thats not fair! Christina, can u tell fab not to pick on my GTI please.. I thought maybe we could be friends fab but now you have made that thought a painful memory.
Too much?

[Adzy]

Thanks Adam :). GTI is looking good, its good to see a GTI being pushed to it's limits.
Take care.


Cheers bro!

[Rob32R]

Gave the car a detail and thought I would post some pics.

Small update, also have S2T paddles on the way :). Next will be Gruppe M intake, KW V2 coilovers and exhaust and H&R Swaybars. I still haven't decided on wheels :(.


I still have a few bits & pieces that still have to go on. Been so busy haven't had time to fit them.
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN08766.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSCN08697-1.jpg

[Cam]

Looking good Rob.
Should add nice dark window tint all round to that list.

You'd be amazed how much it improves the look of the car (not to mention it helps in summer as well)

[Rob32R]

Thanks Cam, I am actually getting it tinted by Dave in a couple of weeks. I'm looking at going 25% tint not to dark.

[Cam]

Nice, Dave does a terrific job.
I went with 20% all round. Not overly dark, but just a touch darker than legal. Not really noticeable though with the sunroof open, lets more light in and cabin appears brighter too.
:)

[sxcR32]

Ye I've got 20% all round too.
Looks nice and dark from the outside and easy to see out of at night

[Rob32R]

I think Dave is the right one for the Job, I am also getting opticoat and stage 2 detail. I don't want to go dark otherwise it will look like a boy racer and I am not after that look.

[Steve]

oh dear....

I've got 16%....guess where that leaves me?

FWIW.....16% looks nucking futs

[ml16]

Haha Steve...

Rob, why the change in wheels again? I thought you got the Zolders on there because you didn't like the original wheels?

[Adzy]

Looking damn hot Rob!

[Jig]

Fresh R32 Rob.

[Rob32R]

Haha Steve...

Rob, why the change in wheels again? I thought you got the Zolders on there because you didn't like the original wheels?

The reason I am changing wheels again is because I feel like I want to go with something different. Yes Marty you are right I do not like the Omanyts as I find the look to boring.

[Rob32R]

Looking damn hot Rob!

Thanks Adam I appreciate it :).

[Rob32R]

Fresh R32 Rob.

Thanks Jose, it doesn't compare to your beast though.

[Steve]

Rob...do you have VCDS or access to it?

What year/month was your R32 manufactured?

[zz2]

oh dear....

I've got 16%....guess where that leaves me?

FWIW.....16% looks nucking futs

thats cos youre an ugly old bastard… 16% is doing everyone a favour

Rob, dont go too dark. the honeys like to see the cashed up lad driving the sweet whip… happens to me all the time.

[Adzy]

thats cos youre an ugly old bastard… 16% is doing everyone a favour

Rob, dont go too dark. the honeys like to see the cashed up lad driving the sweet whip… happens to me all the time.

Bitches be lovin Mark's whip money!

But I agree, too dark sucks... a slight tint is classy, makes the car look neater too and less VK Calais like.

[Rob32R]

I know where you live....

No you don't, boys can you stop being a troller in my build thread.

[Wezag]

No you don't, boys can you stop being a troller in my build thread.

I do actually I have lived in homebush west/strathy most of my life.

I will come and say hello today if you like. Saves you from writing cute little pm's to me

[Rob32R]

I guess the moderators will have to deal with this kind of behavior in my build thread. it's unacceptable and I don't like it whether it's a joke or not!!!!!

[Wezag]

somebody needs a hug. Its just words on a screen mate, it wont kill you. Karmas a bitch.

[Sammy]

Awesome build thread here, i really like what you are doing to this car.

Subscribed.

[Wezag]

Awesome build thread here, i really like what you are doing to this car.

Subscribed.

A+ Will read again. recommended!

[Adzy]

Some ppl are so cruel Rob just ignore them... back to your build mate.

[just_quietly]

Rob. Don't worry about it. Ignore it and continue. Your past is your past. Now is now. Keep your cool. :)

[M4RK0]

Rob, it looks super man!!

Nice mods!!, what wheels do you have in mind?

Like Jas said, keep your cool!, one day we will meet in person :)

[Nathan_b]

I know where you live....


No you don't, boys can you stop being a troller in my build thread.

Off Melbourne street?

[BenR]

You paid $700 for a battery?

[saad]

LOL at asking mods to delete posts. I saw them before they were deleted, seriously man HTFU

[Steve]

LOL at asking mods to delete posts. I saw them before they were deleted, seriously man HTFUyou still here? Thought you left ages ago.

[Rob32R]

Rob, it looks super man!!

Nice mods!!, what wheels do you have in mind?

Like Jas said, keep your cool!, one day we will meet in person :)

Thanks Marko, the wheels I have in mind are 18" ADV's or HRE's or BBS CH-R, it would be good to meet you Marko.

I just can't make up my mind on wheels :(.

[saad]

you still here? Thought you left ages ago.

Who said I left?

[Rob32R]

Saad if you want to talk to Steve PM him.

Cheers!!

[saad]

Since you were cool and polite Im not gonna give a smart arse reply ;)

[BBR32]

Thanks Marko, the wheels I have in mind are 18" ADV's or HRE's or BBS CH-R, it would be good to meet you Marko.

I just can't make up my mind on wheels :(.

Your nuts if you spend 7k or more on wheels at what 18 are you. Mate I would think about that one

[saad]

I wouldnt think the wheels would be 7K, unless you get ripped off baaad

[Adzy]

ADV's are rip off rubbish, go the BBS Rob!

[Paolo]

i completely agree with expensive wheels being overkill for someone this young. If you're pretty wealthy then go for gold but ADV and HRE are a lot of coin for a p plater but then again that other member has them on his. Hmmmmmmmm

[Adzy]

Thank god for bar mitzvahs huh! ;)

[CSR]

You only live once..money comes and goes ;)

[Fab_R]

Thank god for bar mitzvahs huh! ;)

"he" cleaned up when they did the removal thing ;)

[Jig]

I may have to start banning people for 1 week if these spam posts keep up.

[Adzy]

I may have to start banning people for 1 week if these spam posts keep up.

And who is that post directed at Jig?? If you think that is a reasonable thing to do and that it wont have a negative effect then no one is stopping you mate. Just make sure that it is a reasonable thing to do and not just based on ppl who are over sensitive and wasting your time!

[Tinto]

ADV/HRE?
I remember looking into these then ruling it out quite fast when I saw the price! :)
Good for you if you can jump in there and get a custom set. They have some great looking wheels.
I'd throw in rotiforms and stuff from oempl.us if you do decide to come back off that ADV/HRE ledge.

Adzy - who are ADV ripping off?

[Tinto]

And who is that post directed at Jig?? If you think that is a reasonable thing to do and that it wont have a negative effect then no one is stopping you mate. Just make sure that it is a reasonable thing to do and not just based on ppl who are over sensitive and wasting your time!

It doesn't take reading between the lines to spot the juvenile circle jerk that a few guys seem to engage with one another around Rob. Guys who could just use the ignore list but would rather piss on another's parade to make themselves feel better. It's a bit sad really.

[Adzy]

ADV/HRE?
I remember looking into these then ruling it out quite fast when I saw the price! :)
Good for you if you can jump in there and get a custom set. They have some great looking wheels.
I'd throw in rotiforms and stuff from oempl.us if you do decide to come back off that ADV/HRE ledge.

Adzy - who are ADV ripping off?
No I meant that the price is crazy for a company with the experience that they have in making wheels, just my opinion, i havent looked into their tecniques etc. but to me they look like a company with clever marketing aiming for image concious buyers without the prestige/quality/experience of manafacturers that have been around for over a decade.. again just an opinion.

[Adzy]

It doesn't take reading between the lines to spot the juvenile circle jerk that a few guys seem to engage with one another around Rob. Guys who could just use the ignore list but would rather piss on another's parade to make themselves feel better. It's a bit sad really.

It sure is sad.

[Tinto]

No I meant that the price is crazy for a company with the experience that they have in making wheels, just my opinion, i havent looked into their tecniques etc. but to me they look like a company with clever marketing aiming for image concious buyers without the prestige/quality/experience of manafacturers that have been around for over a decade.. again just an opinion.
Ahh gotcha. I recall watching some videos / reading a blog about the history or "truth" behind ADV and it's origins / length of experience. It was pretty convincing but as you say - could have just been some clever marketing.

[Rob32R]

ADV/HRE?
I remember looking into these then ruling it out quite fast when I saw the price! :)
Good for you if you can jump in there and get a custom set. They have some great looking wheels.
I'd throw in rotiforms and stuff from oempl.us if you do decide to come back off that ADV/HRE ledge.

Adzy - who are ADV ripping off?

Martin I did look at the Rotiform cast 1 piece BLQ's 18x8.5 but I still haven't decided yet :(. There is nothing on oempl.us that I like, but thanks for the suggestion.

I have narrowed it down to:

1. HRE R40's 18''
2. ADV 8.1 or 7.1
3. BBS CH-R

[Footguy]

ADV charge what they do because the can.

Let's see some picks of the wheels Rob and compare them...

[Rob32R]

Will post up shortly Tom , I'm currently looking at Capristo exhaust systems. I have managed to track one down from the US at a very good price even though Antonio Capristo is not making them anymore :).

This exhaust below is incredible, but why spend $5048 for a Kreissieg when for $3490 I can get a Capristo, but boy oh boy this Kreissieg gives me goose bumps :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38P_pqZg5xY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgeCNrcOo30&feature=related

Does anyone know where I can purchase an Arqray exhaust for MKV R32?

[Sammy]

Will post up shortly Tom , I'm currently looking at Capristo exhaust systems. I have managed to track one down from the US at a very good price even though Antonio Capristo is not making them anymore :).

This exhaust below is incredible, but why spend $5048 for a Kreissieg when for $3490 I can get a Capristo, but boy oh boy this Kreissieg gives me goose bumps :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38P_pqZg5xY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgeCNrcOo30&feature=related

Does anyone know where I can purchase an Arqray exhaust for MKV R32?

$4000+ for a catback.

Fail.

[Rob32R]

$4000+ for a catback.

Fail.

Sammy, I'm not getting the Kreissieg it's too expensive, a Capristo for $3490 is quite good considering Frenchie, AP, Wingnnut paid much more for there Capristo's. This company I found in the US has them on special.

[Sammy]

Sammy, I'm not getting the Kreissieg it's too expensive, a Capristo for $3490 is quite good considering Frenchie, AP, Wingnnut paid much more for there Capristo's. This company I found in the US has them on special.

$3500 for the exhaust
$350 shipping
$200 duty
$440 GST
$80 customs broker fees.

$4500+

You could do so much more for the money.

[Steve]

Wot Sammy said

[Rob32R]

$3500 for the exhaust
$350 shipping
$200 duty
$440 GST
$80 customs broker fees.

$4500+

You could do so much more for the money.

Hi Sammy,

I have relatives in the US that will ship it too me :). So I don't have to pay all those stupid taxes and costs.

[Rob32R]

1. HRE R40's

Black finish:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/HRE_R40_Wheels_SharKWerks.jpg


2. BBS CH-R

Matte Black finish

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/ch-r_black.jpg

Titanium finish:

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/bbs_chr_titanium.jpg


ADV 8.1
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/DSC_1611_w1200.jpg


ADV 7.1

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/dsc_0013_w1200.jpg

[towside]

Hey Rob,

With 4.5k you could invest it in handling mods were you will actually feel the difference :) that's what I'd be doing mate.

[sxcR32]

ADV 7.1 gets my vote ;)

[Rob32R]

Hey Rob,

With 4.5k you could invest it in handling mods were you will actually feel the difference :) that's what I'd be doing mate.
Hi Mark,

Thanks for the suggestion, but I am not going to track the car. I will be ordering the H&R Sways only to fix up the problem with all R32 MKV's which is heavy front end, I still need to do abit more research on Suspension and whats available to stiffen it up. KW V2's will be ordered very soon :).

[BoneZ]

BBS-CHR's rock cause of the steal edge on them!! Helps to not trash em on the gutters. And they look hot as Funk!! :)

[Footguy]

Tough call. The only ones i don't like are the silver finish HRE's.

Exhaust will sound amazing.

[Rob32R]

Tough call. The only ones i don't like are the silver finish HRE's.

Exhaust will sound amazing.

The silver finish HRE's are not that nice I definately agree with you, I find them too showy and they remind me of chromies I'll rule those out.

[Fab_R]

Hi Sammy,

I have relatives in the US that will ship it too me :). So I don't have to pay all those stupid taxes and costs.

Rob you will still pay as all goods still arrive via customs.

Why dont you do what Kativo's previous owner did and have one fab'd up!

You will have change form 3K dude.

On a side note, i didnt think you were going to modify your .:R32

[CSR]

Or for even less money you can buy Kativo's awesome exhaust which you know sounds awesome and well worth the money. I'll throw in a good shipping quote because it's you Rob ;)

Fab Terence didn't get any change from more than $3k

[towside]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the suggestion, but I am not going to track the car. I will be ordering the H&R Sways only to fix up the problem with all R32 MKV's which is heavy front end, I still need to do abit more research on Suspension and whats available to stiffen it up. KW V2's will be ordered very soon :).

Rob you don't need to track the car to enjoy the pleasure of better suspension, sways, engine mounts etc. All of these things remove the softness VW put into the 32 and the whole thing feels more planted and alive.

in regards to your PM you sent me, various places i sourced the parts from just google that shiz :)

[Rob32R]

Rob you will still pay as all goods still arrive via customs.

Why dont you do what Kativo's previous owner did and have one fab'd up!

You will have change form 3K dude.

On a side note, i didnt think you were going to modify your .:R32

Fab, I know I pay abit of money because all goods arrive via customs, but I still save abit on the other costs :).

Well I am still contemplating on modifying the R32 Fab, but I am being tempted by Clem's, Ray's MKV with ADV and Mark (Towside)

Will see........

I definately love the stock setup though.

It's a hard choice as they are such a beautiful car

[Rob32R]

Clem, I haven't heard Kativo's sonorous exhaust yet :). So can't decide.

You were very lucky to find a decent modified R32 from Terence, its a shame your selling it :(.

[Rob32R]

Rob you don't need to track the car to enjoy the pleasure of better suspension, sways, engine mounts etc. All of these things remove the softness VW put into the 32 and the whole thing feels more planted and alive.

in regards to your PM you sent me, various places i sourced the parts from just google that shiz :)

The question is:

Do you really want a more planted and alive R32?

I guess I will have to drive a modified R32 :p.

Have been searching all afternoon on what parts are available.

My mate just purchased an Audi A3 2.0T and he has modified it tastefully it looks awesome, he has also tempted me.

[BBR32]

The silver finish HRE's are not that nice I definately agree with you, I find them too showy and they remind me of chromies I'll rule those out.

ADV 7.1 rob

[Rob32R]

ADV 7.1 rob

I do like the 7.1's Blake, but there is something about the 8.1's which I really like. I guess its the amount of spokes it reminds me of the Zolder design :).

[DeanCorp]

Hi Sammy,

I have relatives in the US that will ship it too me :). So I don't have to pay all those stupid taxes and costs.

Dear Rob,

That is known as fraud, suggesting you would like to under declare an item to cheat customs in Australia.

Best Regards,

Dean.

[Rob32R]

Dear Rob,

That is known as fraud, suggesting you would like to under declare an item to cheat customs in Australia.

Best Regards,

Dean.

Hello Dean,

Having something shipped by a relative to Australia to under declare an item through customs is not fraud there are many others on this forum that have done it without mentioning names and have had no problems.

Regards,
Robert

[DeanCorp]

Hello Dean,

Having something shipped by a relative to Australia to under declare an item through customs is not fraud there are many others on this forum that have done it without mentioning names and have had no problems.

Regards,
Robert

Dear Robert,

Please find below a definiton of the word fraud.

fraud
noun
1 his business partner was arrested for fraud: fraudulence, sharp practice, cheating, swindling, trickery, artifice, deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, treachery, chicanery, skulduggery, imposture, embezzlement; informal monkey business, funny business, crookedness, hanky-panky, shenanigans, flimflam; Brit. informal jiggery-pokery; N. Amer. informal monkeyshines; archaic management, knavery.
2 they were accomplices in a fraud: deception, trick, cheat, hoax, subterfuge, stratagem, wile, ruse, artifice, swindle, racket; informal scam, con, con trick, rip-off, leg-pull, sting, gyp, kite, diddle, fiddle, swizzle; N. Amer. informal bunco, boondoggle, hustle, grift; Austral. informal rort.
3 they exposed him as a fraud: impostor, fake, sham, pretender, hoodwinker, masquerader, charlatan, quack, mountebank; swindler, fraudster, racketeer, cheat, cheater, double-dealer, trickster, confidence trickster; informal phoney, conman, con artist; dated confidence man.
4 the report is a fraud: sham, hoax, imitation, copy, dummy, mock-up; fake, forgery, counterfeit; informal phoney, dupe.

Best Regards,

Dean.

[Fab_R]

Clem, I haven't heard Kativo's sonorous exhaust yet :). So can't decide.

You were very lucky to find a decent modified R32 from Terence, its a shame your selling it :(.

Rob, Kativo's exhaust sounds pornographic man....its how i would want my .:R32 to sound... its the shiznit!

[DeanCorp]

Rob, Kativo's exhaust sound pornographic man....its how i would want my .:R32 to sound... its the shiznit!

Fab_R with all due respect, this post is off topic, we are talking about Rob32R's .:R32 NOT Kativo's.

[Tim]

http://www.youtube.com/user/BigYellow1985#p/a/u/0/Tq1AS_QotU0

[CSR]

Thanks for finding those Tim...

Rob just because others have done it doesn't mean it's not fraud. Doesn't mean you're going to get caught but there's always the risk mate.

[Fab_R]

http://www.youtube.com/user/BigYellow1985#p/a/u/0/Tq1AS_QotU0

That sounds horn on the video...hmmm those buildings look familiar lol..

It does not do it justice though, in person it sounds ridiculous!


Thanks for finding those Tim...

Rob just because others have done it doesn't mean it's not fraud. Doesn't mean you're going to get caught but there's always the risk mate.

Yeah im afraid its fraud, if you get caught that is..then its jail!

[Rob32R]

Rob, Kativo's exhaust sounds pornographic man....its how i would want my .:R32 to sound... its the shiznit!

OMG Kativo's exhaust sounds definately pornographic :). My god thats loud.

[Rob32R]

http://www.youtube.com/user/BigYellow1985#p/a/u/0/Tq1AS_QotU0

Sounds Incredible :).

[Rob32R]

That sounds horn on the video...hmmm those buildings look familiar lol..

It does not do it justice though, in person it sounds ridiculous!



Yeah im afraid its fraud, if you get caught that is..then its jail!

I guess I will have to source an exhaust within Australia :(. It is a risk I agree Clem, Dean and Fab, Thanks for the helpful advice.

Much appreciated.

[DeanCorp]

I guess I will have to source an exhaust within Australia :(. It is a risk I agree Clem, Dean and Fab, Thanks for the helpful advice.

Much appreciated.

Dear Rob,

No problems, you are welcome.

Best Regards,

Dean.

[Rob32R]

I have looked at some Supersprint MKV R32 exhaust's on the net tonight and the tailpipes are just way too long. I'm not a fan of that look even though they sound decent.

Here is a photo of the tailpipes :(.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/5786427392_6a7dc16d6d_o.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/6005673700_85a4868cb8_o.jpg

Is it possible to get shorter tailpipes because I was trawling Youtube and came across a few R32's with Supersprints with shorter tailpipes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSIvpoK5CSQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-a6sfdaEQM

Next I will be looking at is the Milltek Non- Resonated and Resonated.

What are your thoughts on aftermarket R32 exhausts?

I also looked at GHL, Neuspeed, Blueflame, Magnaflow and Eurojet I personally don't like them at all.

The Borla, Remus and Bustuck sound quite deep and raspy, I like it alot :).

Next choices are Arqray, Capristo, Remus, Bustuck, Borla and Milltek.

Let's see how I'll go :).

Hopefully I will make up my mind sooner or later.

Any recommendations would be good.

Much appreciated.

Regards,
Robert

[chris32]

Yeah im afraid its fraud, if you get caught that is..then its jail!

Remember HAwt_gTi from the other forum? He's still doing time for under declaring those wheels....

[technopato]

HRE's.... $4500-$5000k?? Nice wheels but over priced for what they are..

ADV's.... Such a nice wheel, but a little over priced again...

BBS....... Always a classic and a much tougher look than the above!!!

I am still struggling to find myself a set of nice show-eee 19"s, my Enkei PF01 are now my dedicated track rims! But man, youve re-revived my love for those CH-R's!!!

[BenR]

Dear Robert,

Defrauding the Australian Government is a good idea.

Do it.

Regards,

Ben

[windyzz]

I have looked at some Supersprint MKV R32 exhaust's on the net tonight and the tailpipes are just way too long. I'm not a fan of that look even though they sound decent.

Here is a photo of the tailpipes :(.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/5786427392_6a7dc16d6d_o.jpg
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/6005673700_85a4868cb8_o.jpg

Is it possible to get shorter tailpipes because I was trawling Youtube and came across a few R32's with Supersprints with shorter tailpipes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSIvpoK5CSQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-a6sfdaEQM

Next I will be looking at is the Milltek Non- Resonated and Resonated.

What are your thoughts on aftermarket R32 exhausts?

I also looked at GHL, Neuspeed, Blueflame, Magnaflow and Eurojet I personally don't like them at all.

The Borla, Remus and Bustuck sound quite deep and raspy, I like it alot :).

Next choices are Arqray, Capristo, Remus, Bustuck, Borla and Milltek.

Let's see how I'll go :).

Hopefully I will make up my mind sooner or later.

Any recommendations would be good.

Much appreciated.

Regards,
Robert

My Supersrprint Exhaust Sit Flat In My R32... It depend on how you want install it. I took it to Top One

[Rob32R]

I really appreciate you giving me his helpful on the Supersprint because I love the raspy sound this exhaust makes me want to purchase this exhaust. Have you got photos of your Supersprint on your R32?

I"ll speak to Top one,
Are there different ways you can install a Supersprint Erwin?

[Peanut Butter Wolf]

But man, youve re-revived my love for those CH-R's!!!

Same here! BBS get my vote for sure.

I saw maca's UG Jetta rolling through Brissy the other day and my god it looked SO nice. The CH's look much tougher in person than in photos.

Good luck with the desicion making :)

[sxcR32]

Nah apparently there's 2 versions.
V1 sticks out further while the newer version sits more flush with the valance

[Tim]

That sounds horn on the video...hmmm those buildings look familiar lol..

It does not do it justice though, in person it sounds ridiculous!


Private oval racetrack

[Rob32R]

So I'm after the V2 Supersprint Ray? I really love the BBS CH-R.

[sxcR32]

Ye I think so Rob. Just clarify that with supersprint or someone that has 1 just to make sure

[CSR]

Nah apparently there's 2 versions.
V1 sticks out further while the newer version sits more flush with the valance

Also depends if the car is 3 or 5 door. It will stick out further on a 3-door.

[Fab_R]

Indeed had the same thing with my APR exhaust. On the 2 door the tail pipes stuck out like dogs balls!

[CSR]

Indeed had the same thing with my APR exhaust. On the 2 door the tail pipes stuck out like dogs balls!

Fab that's because you asked 3L for your car to resemble a pug with huge balls

[Adzy]

Discussing and planning illegal activity is fine.. but please PLEASE do not spam or you may receive a pathetic threat.

King regards,
Adam

[Rob32R]

My Supersrprint Exhaust Sit Flat In My R32... It depend on how you want install it. I took it to Top One

Erwin, where did you purchase your Supersprint?

I have been looking at bestexhaust.com.au and a few other retailers of this exhaust

Much appreciated.

If you have anymore info on the Supersprint since you had one on your R32, feel free to drop me a PM or post here.

Regards,
Robert

[Rob32R]

Discussing and planning illegal activity is fine.. but please PLEASE do not spam or you may receive a pathetic threat.

King regards,
Adam

Don't worry Adam there is no illegal activity happening.

Take care.

Regards,
Robert

[Rob32R]

I'm sure most of you would like to see this:

Member (Noodles) from WA has an 09 R32 Deep Blue Pearl with BBS CH-R.

This is making me want to sign a deal for these wheels.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/EditNoodlesR32.jpg

[Adzy]

Good man .:Rob, those CH-R are sexy as FUCK in my opinion mate!

[Steve]

Noodles' ride is seriously awesome.

[windyzz]

Erwin, where did you purchase your Supersprint?

I have been looking at bestexhaust.com.au and a few other retailers of this exhaust

Much appreciated.

If you have anymore info on the Supersprint since you had one on your R32, feel free to drop me a PM or post here.

Regards,
Robert

Hey Rob,

I've got it second hand from the member of this forum.

I got the Full Catback Non Res + the Res Pipe [This One : http://www.bestexhaust.com.au/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1123] for 1800 buks.. Sound wise IMO i like SS the best (raspiest compare to all the exhaust)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/306816_10150295358151143_545586142_8308767_1307449 284_n.jpg

[Rob32R]

^The one above Erwin is the one I have been looking at. Has anyone purchased from bestexhaust before and had any problms?
Erwin you got the Supersprint for a good price $1800.

[Rob32R]

Good man .:Rob, those CH-R are sexy as FUCK in my opinion mate!

Which finish should I go for Adam?

Titanium or Silver?

[Rob32R]

Noodles' ride is seriously awesome.

+1 I agree, its an awesome looking R32 that has been tastefully modified right.

[Rob32R]

Also depends if the car is 3 or 5 door. It will stick out further on a 3-door.

Thanks for the info Clem, were you able to get me a video of the Peter Starr exhaust?

[BBR32]

black mate no other

[Rob32R]

^ Blake I think the Silver or Titanium on Deep Blue Pearl looks better with Brushed Aluminium mirror caps :).

Black takes away the class of the R32 and rawness of the car.

[DeanCorp]

Black takes away the class of the R32 and rawness of the car.

I disagree.

[Rob32R]

^ I guess everyone has different opinions Dean and Blake.

[BBR32]

hmm yeah in some your right like the ADV.1 look good in silver but i think the bbs ones look best in black make the car look mean but yeah up to you .. i hope with all this talk you do something soon . goodluck

[joshuaa187]

just read the whole build thread Rob, can't wait to see what you transform your R32 into :)

personally i'd go with the BBS CH-R's in matte black over the other wheels but thats just my 2c. they look even better in person! all the best with your decision.

[dev17a]

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/images_products/7840.jpg

a better valued option. cheap and painless when u kerb or buckle
it ;)

[dev17a]

it is a new model fr enkei, released this mth. 18x8 +45.

Enkei Raijin.

[Rob32R]

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/images_products/7840.jpg

a better valued option. cheap and painless when u kerb or buckle
it ;)

There very nice Nataneal, thanks for the suggestion they remind me of VMR wheels.

I'll look into them, do you know where I can purchase those?

At this minute it's leaning towards the BBS CH-R in Silver :). I don't kerb or buckle wheels.

[CSR]

Here you go Rob.

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/?action=view&current=00264.mp4

[Adzy]

Which finish should I go for Adam?

Titanium or Silver?
Only you know the answer to that mate, the titanium would make it stand out a bit more due to the non factory wheel color.. which ever way you go you cant go wrong with such a classy looking wheel; the CH and CHR's are a timeless design.

[Adzy]

Here you go Rob.

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/?action=view¤t=00264.mp4

SOLD! I would buy your system in a second if I had an R32 cheech... Terrence had some awesome pics of it somewhere too

[CSR]

Yeah it's on my FS thread:
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/Exhaust.jpg

Sorry Rob if this is spam..

[Rob32R]

Here you go Rob.

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/?action=view&current=00264.mp4

That exhaust Clem is amazing :).

[Rob32R]

Only you know the answer to that mate, the titanium would make it stand out a bit more due to the non factory wheel color.. which ever way you go you cant go wrong with such a classy looking wheel; the CH and CHR's are a timeless design.

I hate to be rude or anything to other BBS owners but I personally don't like the BBS CH's.

[Rob32R]

Yeah it's on my FS thread:
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/Exhaust.jpg

Sorry Rob if this is spam..

Clem, it doesn't worry me mate, your a good bloke with an awesome modified R32.

[Rob32R]

Quick question boys,

Does Tirerack ship to Australia?

[Tinto]

Yes they do. Be prepared to pick up the phone and complete the order with CC in hand though.
OR use a service like bongo.us

Oh... and non of us intentionally kerb or buckle wheels. Shit just happens.
My 3yo nudged over one of my BBS LM that was leaning up against the wall in the garage today.
The whole barrel lip was kissed by the concrete floor. Not a cheap set of wheels, but I would have wept if it was a bespoke set of ADV/HRE that cost more than 10% of the value of my car..

[sxcR32]

Tirerack won't ship BBS wheels to us though Rob.

[BBR32]

Here you go Rob.

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/CSRR32/?action=view&current=00264.mp4

is that with the cats ?

[BenR]

Tirerack have and will ship BBS to Australia. We've bought six of them. Advice Rob: Get them to ship in pairs a few days apart. best way to avoid duty etc at this end.

[technopato]

Tirerack have and will ship BBS to Australia. We've bought six of them. Advice Rob: Get them to ship in pairs a few days apart. best way to avoid duty etc at this end.

Really? When was your last order from Tirerack for wheels Ben?
I really thought they stopped shipping BBS. OZ Racing to Australia in general.... May check them out again.

Another good site for wheels is http://www.performancealloys.com/

[just_quietly]

Tirerack have and will ship BBS to Australia. We've bought six of them. Advice Rob: Get them to ship in pairs a few days apart. best way to avoid duty etc at this end.

Sorry but they dont ship BBS OZ or HRE anymore Ben. All you need is an abn number from memory and you can skip this hurdle.
I purchased my OZ racing wheels this way a few months back through a friend who imports pretty much anything for our cars inc your Audi.

[Mr Scruff]

20 pages of a build thread and not a single mod planned has been made. Stop talking & thinking about maybe doing something and just DO IT!! Make your own decisions that suit your style and have courage in your convictions. All this modding by committee is just weak.

Now that's out my system. Save yourself the hassle of importing BBS wheels and go to an Australian distributor;

http://www.magwheelcentre.com.au/index.php?pid=c1&cid=1&mid=54

[Adzy]

These are a similar style also Rob...
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=1987

[just_quietly]

Now that's out my system. Save yourself the hassle of importing BBS wheels and go to an Australian distributor;

http://www.magwheelcentre.com.au/index.php?pid=c1&cid=1&mid=54

yeah and get slugged! No thanks.

[Adzy]

Should get a price off them just for a laugh!

[Mr Scruff]

How much would he save by getting them from the U.S?
If i was going to spend that much on a set of wheels i'd want the security of getting them locally, at least you'd have some recourse if something went wrong.

[Adzy]

If you can get them through tirerack there isnt much risk, I have never heard a bad word about them and when I have used them in the past the communication and customer service shit on that offered by aussie retailers. Couldnt be bothered looking up current currency situation etc but when I purchased wheels through them I saved 55% compared to if I bought them locally... now that is significant.

[Mr Scruff]

Fair enough, that is a big saving.

Either way, Rob now you are armed with all this good advice and ideas please do something about it. :D

[just_quietly]

Either way, Rob now you are armed with all this good advice and ideas please do something about it. :D
+1

[Adzy]

Spend up Rob! Its Xmass time

[CSR]

is that with the cats ?

Yep took it yesterday!

[towside]

+1

+2

[dev17a]

less talk more photos please ;)

[Rob32R]

Yes they do. Be prepared to pick up the phone and complete the order with CC in hand though.
OR use a service like bongo.us

Oh... and non of us intentionally kerb or buckle wheels. Shit just happens.
My 3yo nudged over one of my BBS LM that was leaning up against the wall in the garage today.
The whole barrel lip was kissed by the concrete floor. Not a cheap set of wheels, but I would have wept if it was a bespoke set of ADV/HRE that cost more than 10% of the value of my car..

Hi Martin,

Any reason why we you can't just process the order online through tirerack. Why do you have to call them?

BBS LM are a nice wheel, sad to hear that happend. Are you going to fit the LM's to your Relli?

[Rob32R]

Tirerack have and will ship BBS to Australia. We've bought six of them. Advice Rob: Get them to ship in pairs a few days apart. best way to avoid duty etc at this end.

Quick question Ben: Will they ship the wheels in pairs?
How does that avoid duty?

[Rob32R]

Really? When was your last order from Tirerack for wheels Ben?
I really thought they stopped shipping BBS. OZ Racing to Australia in general.... May check them out again.

Another good site for wheels is http://www.performancealloys.com/

Pato, I had a look at Performancealloys lastnight they seem very good considering (MasterKevin) purchased his Oz racing wheels from them.

I guess I will have to investigate in whether Tirerack will ship to Australia.

[Rob32R]

Sorry but they dont ship BBS OZ or HRE anymore Ben. All you need is an abn number from memory and you can skip this hurdle.
I purchased my OZ racing wheels this way a few months back through a friend who imports pretty much anything for our cars inc your Audi.

Would he be able to import the BBS CH-R Jason?

[Rob32R]

These are a similar style also Rob...
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=1987

Thats a very nice wheel Adam, thanks for the suggestion.

[towside]

just buy local, seriously.

[just_quietly]

Would he be able to import the BBS CH-R Jason?

Anything you want.

[Tinto]

Hi Martin,

Any reason why we you can't just process the order online through tirerack. Why do you have to call them?

BBS LM are a nice wheel, sad to hear that happend. Are you going to fit the LM's to your Relli?

When I ordered wheels through them it was the final piece of credit card processing (and subsequent authorisation) that they needed to do over the phone as you couldn't choose Australia as a destination on their site. That may have changed now though.

The BBS LMs live on my track car and are about to be wrapped in Nitto NT01 :)
At Stage 2+, I'm done modifying the Golf and will probably be uninstalling a few things.

[Nathan_b]

tirerack will no longer process international CC payments - they will send you a link to their T&C's. They will only accept direct bank deposit.

Tirerack will not ship BBS/OZ due to their agreement with the suppliers protecting the local economy. They will post to a family member within USA and i guess its up to them what they do with them.....

Tirerack are great for tires, used them a number of times and will never buy tires domestically again.

[Tinto]

If you don't have family/friends in the USA, you could use something like https://bongous.com/

[Footguy]

Check out vivid Racing. They still ship BBS i think.

You can split shipments, but make sure you do it by using a different name and delivery address on the shipments. Customs can pick that stuff up. Also, by the time you split shipments the extra freight you pay somethings cancels out the saving...

A freight forwarding company is worth looking at, but it depends on how good their shipping rates are. It varies alot. Tirerack gets amazing rates compared to others...

[ml16]

6 pages with no mods. Looking forward to your first one...

[BBR32]

6 pages with no mods. Looking forward to your first one...

:)

[Rob32R]

Hi Guys,

I just fitted my Tunerdomes L.E.D license plate lights :)

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/111.jpg

I have still got more mods to fit.

PS: Sorry for the bad quality photo, my DSLR battery is dead so I just used my phone.

[Nathan_b]

Hi Guys,

I have still got more mods to fit.

what other mods?

[mk5.]

abt supercharger BROOO

[Rob32R]

Boot Pop
R32 door sills
I'm ordering some OSIR bits today.
Stubby antenna.
I am currently researching on Swaybars.
.:R brake retainers.

I want a Newing rear valence but I don't know where I can purchase it from :(

What does an ALK do?

[Rob32R]

abt supercharger BROOO

Hey Kristian,

Welcome back.

I wish it had an ABT supercharger :)

I may do that in the future.

[mk5.]

ive got the r retainers if you want them! PM me an offer...

[Rob32R]

I've already got them bro.

But thanks anyway :)

Heres a pic of them in the packet.

http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j416/dialogue1/20012012887.jpg

[Geo]

Rob buddy, sell yours and get the ABT R32!! You can still drive it on your L's ;)

[Rob32R]

I've got my red p's now silly.

Let's be serious now that ABT R32 is $57k, I'm not buying it.

Where do you use all that power? On Sydney roads....* I don't think so*

[Wezag]

23 pages and one mod down....led license plate lights.

You are a funny guy Rob, keep up the "modding"

[ml16]

23 pages and one mod down....led license plate lights.

You are a funny guy Rob, keep up the "modding"

Yep. +1 to this.

[Rob32R]

I also forgot to add the Black S2T Paddles.

Haven't fitted them yet :(

[MasterKevin]

:p funnnyyy

[Ideo]

23 pages and one mod down....led license plate lights.

You are a funny guy Rob, keep up the "modding"

In all fairness, half of that is down to the circle jerk of some self proclaimed comedians and a couple of people who just have a weird vendetta against the kid.

[schoona]

Will pay that ^

[MarcsGTI]

In all fairness, half of that is down to the circle jerk of some self proclaimed comedians and a couple of people who just have a weird vendetta against the kid.

+2 - I'll pay that!

[Wezag]

Rob probably keeps this site running! He posts in 1 thread and this sites hits go up about 500%. I admire his ability to draw a crowd. Dont worry about the slow modding mate I am the master of that.

[Nabsta]

Don't wanna rush into anything, after all, all these "opinions" make one doubt oneself. Just do your own thing. There'll always be knockers. They just don't understand original thought, even if it isn't original.

[Rob32R]

Rob probably keeps this site running! He posts in 1 thread and this sites hits go up about 500%. I admire his ability to draw a crowd. Dont worry about the slow modding mate I am the master of that.

Hi Wezag,

I'm just not 100 percent sure on whether I want to modify this car as I have read many threads and overseas forums that it is very hard to get alot of power out of an R32 unless you Turbocharge it or Supercharge it. To me engine modifications on an R32 don't impove the KW or HP at all as it is a very heavy engine compared to the lighter MKV GTI 2.0T.

I may just look at wheels, exhaust and a set of KW's and some suspension mods and also some cosmetic stuff.

I was so close to purchasing a Gruppe M or Modshack intake but I don't believe there is much power gains with those intakes, but they do look nice in the engine bay.

Also I feel that when you go to sell an R32 it saids very hard to sell a modified car as people always have their doubts.

[DOM337]

Rob,

I'm in the same boat as you mate, probably only head down the track of more cosmetic changes. It's a slippery slope when you start chasing power in a NA car...

At the end of the day, as long as you're happy with the car that's all that matters.

[Wezag]

Yeh make it look sexy, the car has good power, you dont need to go balls out like Jig, add things little by little. I wouldnt worry too much about selling and mods etc, it sounds like its your pride and it will be a keeper for quite a while and if you do sell, since you like to keep it immaculate I am sure you will keep the oem parts nice and safely stored away.

[ml16]

Hi Wezag,

I'm just not 100 percent sure on whether I want to modify this car as I have read many threads and overseas forums that it is very hard to get alot of power out of an R32 unless you Turbocharge it or Supercharge it. To me engine modifications on an R32 don't impove the KW or HP at all as it is a very heavy engine compared to the lighter MKV GTI 2.0T.

I may just look at wheels, exhaust and a set of KW's and some suspension mods and also some cosmetic stuff.

I was so close to purchasing a Gruppe M or Modshack intake but I don't believe there is much power gains with those intakes, but they do look nice in the engine bay.

Also I feel that when you go to sell an R32 it saids very hard to sell a modified car as people always have their doubts.

Dear .:Robert

Weight of the engine has little to do with the performance characteristics in terms of output (kW/nM). Weight of the engine effects the handling characteristics of a car. I'm sure you already know this by now though. These "downfalls" that the R32 has can be rectified with various strut/spring combos as well as upgrading bushings and sway bars.

In terms of improving output of these engines, yes extracting more performance from an N/A motor is more costly than a turbocharged motor. Reading the internet anywhere will tell you this, not just this and overseas forums. However the mods you have listed (cold air intakes) will improve throttle response and driveability of the car. Coupled with a tune, you may have a smoother (possibly slightly larger) torque curve and a nicer intake and exhaust sound.

Any car is hard to sell modified. Why don't you modify what you please, then remove the mods prior to selling the car? Also, if you are so worried about re-sale, why did you buy the car in the first place. I would be a $500 shitter if i was that anal about re-sale and just drive it until it dies.

You mention you want to do suspension and an exhaust though, yet this contradicts half of the things you say? I'm not having a dig at you but you really already have these mods planned which will improve driveability and looks of the car. I'm sure this is all second hand information to you and you knew it already. Not sure why i even bothered posting.

Good day.

[Wezag]

You wrote heaps as well!

[Jig]

Be a better driver than a good driver Rob. Learn how the car responds and become more experienced in driving a car on our roads. Worry about power and/or handling when you believe and feel the car is in need of either/or. Do not be tempted by what other people do to their cars in this forum. You have plenty of time to tempt yourself with modifications. You need to understand what each of the mods do and how it feels when you do decide to modify your car otherwise you are simply modifying the car for the sake of modifying the car.

[Nathan_b]

To me engine modifications on an R32 don't impove the KW or HP at all as it is a very heavy engine compared to the lighter MKV GTI 2.0T.

Engine modifications do increase KW/HP - I can personally confirm this :)

[Steve]

Modding an .:R32 just takes away the originality of the iconic nature of the model.

That's what you once said,wasn't it?

[Paul_OH]

Modding an .:R32 just takes away the originality of the iconic nature of the model.

Have to disagree vehemently (but not in all cases), sometimes mods can improve iconic nature of a model as a whole (yes, whole - with a W and an L). OTOH, some models are best left as is ;)


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