Lucas' Golf R

[Lucas_R]

Thought i should start a thread of my car. It's a MY11.5 Golf R with the following factory options:

- Manual gearbox (no DSG for me thanks)
- 19 inch wheel option & blackened headlights
- Sunroof
- Leather interior
- MDI and Bluetooth

Current power output:
DNA Tuning stage 3 tune (208.4kw / 380.1nm tested on Mainline AWD Dyno, February 2013)

Previously tested power outputs:
- Stock….166kw and 292nm
- Bluefin stage 1….186kw and 318nm
- DNA Tuning stage 1….204kw and 354nm (plus downpipe)

DIY’s I’ve done along the way:
Autotech HPFP install: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....uide-with-pics
Cleaning VWR intake filter: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....r-cleaning-DIY
Changing brake pads: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....pads-on-Golf-R
Intercooler install: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....orial-semi-DIY

Modifications:
- DNA Tuning Stage 3 tune
- NeuSpeed P-Flo intake
- 42DD Resonated Downpipe (Ceramic coated)
- THS style upgraded intercooler
- Autotech HPFP upgrade
- RS4 fuel rail valve
- NeuSpeed turbo discharge pipe
- BSH intake charge pipe
- 42DD Stealth catch can
- H&R 20mm lowering springs
- HPA 75a torque arm insert
- 42DD solid gear shifter bushings
- P3 Gauge for OBD-II (boost / water temp / intake temp / 0-100kph etc)
- Remsa aftermarket brake pads (low dust & rated to 650 degrees)
- R8 ignition coil packs
- ECS Tuning billet alloy oil filter canister

Asthetics:
- Audi TTS engine cover
- Audi R8 oil cap
- OEM alloy glovebox handle
- Gloss black front and rear VW badges
- OEM black radiator bottle cap and washer cap
- Carstyle4you garage opener button and R button in centre console
- OEM "R" front seat grab handle covers
- OSIR rest pedal cover
- Lakin replacement piano black front numberplate bracket
- Custom made R wheel centre caps
- Custom made floor mats with R logo
- 4 inch stainless steel exhaust tips
- Red coil pack wiring harness cover
- Dark tint

I ordered the car in December 2010, and the car was manufactured at the end of Jan 2011 and delivered in April 2011.

Here it is, fresh into the dealerships holding yard:


And here it is two days later, ready to roll:


Dont die of shock guys. That 3rd pedal is a clutch (for all you DSG lovers)


VW Racing intake



DNA Tuning hand controller and dyno sheet





New aluminium oil filter cannister from ECS Tuning installed on the weekend along with a ECS magnetic oil drain plug (installed while i did the cars first oil change).



A couple of new shots:

[dyljoy]

Good work, any plan for next?

[Lucas_R]

Yeh id like to do a few more things Joy. Id like to try and get 200kw out of it - so ill need a dump pipe, fuel pump and stage 2 Bluefin tune to do that. Will also get a 42DD catch can soon. Not going to go crazy with mods - never been into that. And i wont change the cat back section of the exhaust either - its loud enough and flows well from the factory. My aim is to keep the car 100% reliable at all times, as well as refined and comfortable. Plus im not made of money......unfortunately.

Wouldn't mind lowering it about 20-30mm with some springs (for looks only). And ill continue doing little cosmetic things to it, to improve the way it looks and personalise it over time.

Good work, any plan for next?

[stephen8512]

Nice mate! That oil filter canister seems like a good little addition! Did you end up getting the magnetic sump plug with the copper washers or aluminium?

Yeah that confirms it...most DSG Golf R's were making approx 155-157 ish kw atw. Manual Golf R's make approx 10kw more it seems.

Also, with your TT-S cover, how the hell did you remove the 2 bolts from the engine to replace with the longer audi ones?! I tried to do it yesterday but MAN theyre on there TIGHT!!!

[Prodigy]

Car is looking good Lucas and a nice build thread.

I'm going to get me a set of those 'R' seat insert emblems.

[Lucas_R]

The bolts were not overly tight on mine Stephen. But they have a rubber seal thing on them which tends to stick to the tappet cover. I undid the bolts and then used a flat blade screwdriver to pry the bolts up and out. If you look at your new bolts, you will see the rubber seal thing im talking about.

The oil filter cannister is nice. I mainly got it to make servicing at home easier (less mess when changing the oil filter) as I will do 1x "at home" service in between each yearly service. In addition to the benefit of draining the oil, the aluminium ECS cannister will be far more durable that the standard plastic item. Also, the valve at the bottom of the standard oil cannister is quite prone to leaking.

The ECS drain plug came with a silver washer on it (i assume its alloy) but also came with 10x spare additional washers which are gold in colour, so i assume those ones are copper. But they arent as "copper" in colour to other copper ones i have.

Nice mate! That oil filter canister seems like a good little addition! Did you end up getting the magnetic sump plug with the copper washers or aluminium?

Yeah that confirms it...most DSG Golf R's were making approx 155-157 ish kw atw. Manual Golf R's make approx 10kw more it seems.

Also, with your TT-S cover, how the hell did you remove the 2 bolts from the engine to replace with the longer audi ones?! I tried to do it yesterday but MAN theyre on there TIGHT!!!

[Nabsta]

Wouldn't mind lowering it about 20-30mm with some springs (for looks only). And ill continue doing little cosmetic things to it, to improve the way it looks and personalise it over time.

I recommend the Weitec Hicon GT coilovers: stock comfort, adjustable height, better than just springs, not too expensive, check out my build thread for Nabsta's Coilover Pics

[Lucas_R]

Thanks David - yes i was looking at your thread the other day. Your car sits at a nice height - about where id like mine to sit. I'll look into the Weitec's.

I recommend the Weitec Hicon GT coilovers: stock comfort, adjustable height, better than just springs, not too expensive, check out my build thread for Nabsta's Coilover Pics

[crazyray]

Car is coming together nicely mate..

i can't seem to find the oil cannister on the ECS website... any links please

[_Just]

UBER jealous. I want an Intake and a Bluefin badly. Hahaha.