zevion's R32 stage plaid

[Lolasaurus_Rex]

IMO, only if you can not, without a doubt, fit a wide wheel/tire setup under the stock/pulled fenders. Looks pretty good regardless, though.

Seriously can't wait to see what you come up with.

[TeamZleep]

My inspiration.

[zevion]

DSG came out to inspect clutches. Have been running 22lbs of boost for 570AWHP on stock clutches with UM software in the DSG. The clutches look clean after 3K. A new set was put in anyway because it was already apart (for the 5th or 6th time). Getting ready for WiTW. New modular wheels are coming, plus a major engine bay clean up (and dress up).

Here's the DSG after removal.

[Lolasaurus_Rex]

Replaced with OEM? OR something better?

[JC@DouglasVW]

pretty sure he has tried 2 other sets of "better" clutches but ended up back with stockers.

Looking good Zev, keep pushing that power.

[zevion]

New DSG software is close. Others on this forum will know that UM is working on more DSG software tricks (that I shall not mention) to allow higher torque through stock clutches without slip. For me, this means putting down serious torque. Should be on the dyno within the next month. Will get the water meth running and boost controller dialed in. Also plan to change the DSG shift points and raise the rev limit, because at WOT the VR6 is revving through each gear so quickly, it bounces of the rev limit before the DSG can shift sometimes. So that's the big news.

Aside from that, there's the cosmetic stuff...

Originally I was sold on Snowflakes (3 piece), but then I decided these were nicer:



So I was all settled and it was just making sure 19x9.5's could be made to work all round, then I saw another option:



Now I'm confused. So, which set?

[mfbmike]

Not particularly a fan of either or watercooled ind as a whole anymore.

I haven't followed up with a friend of mine recently but I know Chris was having a group buy going on for coilovers and a bunch of people who ordered through him were left in the dark regarding when they'd be getting their coils yada yada yada. My friend was one of the guys taking part in that group buy and last I spoke to him, Chris had his money and it had already been 1-2 months with no word on when he'd be getting his merchandise. Since then, watercooledind (Chris) is no longer a forum sponsor on here. Not sure if one thing has to do with another.

But that shouldn't sway your decision. Regardless of the aforementioned, really not a fan of the designs I've seen thus far. But then again, really haven't seen much else than renders.

[AWPower]

I like the first wheel more. More lips on it will give it a more aggressive look

[zevion]

Not particularly a fan of either or watercooled ind as a whole anymore.

I haven't followed up with a friend of mine recently but I know Chris was having a group buy going on for coilovers and a bunch of people who ordered through him were left in the dark regarding when they'd be getting their coils yada yada yada. My friend was one of the guys taking part in that group buy and last I spoke to him, Chris had his money and it had already been 1-2 months with no word on when he'd be getting his merchandise. Since then, watercooledind (Chris) is no longer a forum sponsor on here. Not sure if one thing has to do with another.

But that shouldn't sway your decision. Regardless of the aforementioned, really not a fan of the designs I've seen thus far. But then again, really haven't seen much else than renders.

Good to know. I haven't shelled out a penny yet. I need these within 6 weeks. So what other great modular wheel options are out there?

[mfbmike]

Good to know. I haven't shelled out a penny yet. I need these within 6 weeks. So what other great modular wheel options are out there?

I'm not extremely fluent when it comes to the wheel game, particularly when it comes to the sizes you're looking for. Sorry bud.

Someone page PSU or one of these other wheel guys in this forum.

[sixteen10]

Hey Zevion

Awesome thread

In terms of wheels , BBS or CCW get my vote

[benyates]

Nice thread, Zev. Looks even better in person. Can't wait to hear it in person (and maybe have a go at the wheel!)

[Ryan E.]

I'd get some CCW's or Rotiforms, I plan to get some CCW's next, I'm diggin the 1 piece race look at the moment.

These are the wheels I want:



These look good too:

[abeR]

Good to know. I haven't shelled out a penny yet. I need these within 6 weeks. So what other great modular wheel options are out there?

cannot wait to see this car in person at WiTW!


Zevion, when are you cruising down?

[germanbycar]

CCW

[JDM-JTI]

Originally I was sold on Snowflakes (3 piece), but then I decided these were nicer:



So I was all settled and it was just making sure 19x9.5's could be made to work all round, then I saw another option:



Now I'm confused. So, which set?

considering none of these wheels have actually been produced yet .. id say hold off on those and go with a more reputable company such as rotiform or ccw

[mfbmike]

These look good too:

If there was one rotiform wheel I went with, it would be this one. These looked amazing on Mark P'
s MK4 R32 at Fixxfest. imo, their best looking wheel.

[germanbycar]

Agreed. These wheels are amazing.

[NeverOEM]

what two after market clutches did you go through?

[benyates]

cannot wait to see this car in person at WiTW!


Zevion, when are you cruising down?

Abraham, I spoke with him a while on Friday, I'm trying to get him to cruise down with me (hopefully you and some udders as well.) but he doesn't know if he'll have the time and energy, he said he may ship it and fly down.

[zevion]

Hey Zevion

Awesome thread

In terms of wheels , BBS or CCW get my vote

Thank you sir. CCW looks nice. BBS only really have LM's.

Nice thread, Zev. Looks even better in person. Can't wait to hear it in person (and maybe have a go at the wheel!)

Was nice to meet you as well. You are most welcome to take her for a spin at WiTW.

I'd get some CCW's or Rotiforms, I plan to get some CCW's next, I'm diggin the 1 piece race look at the moment.

Both sexy options.

cannot wait to see this car in person at WiTW!


Zevion, when are you cruising down?

Planning right now. Sounds like it might be a god option to head down with Ben and others and join you guys in Chicago?

CCW

That's 3 votes for CCW.

considering none of these wheels have actually been produced yet .. id say hold off on those and go with a more reputable company such as rotiform or ccw

That's what is becoming clear to me. I hate people selling stuff you can't get. BTW, they are not responding to emails from the dealer now. Kinda says it all.

If there was one rotiform wheel I went with, it would be this one. These looked amazing on Mark P'
s MK4 R32 at Fixxfest. imo, their best looking wheel.

Sexy, no doubt.

what two after market clutches did you go through?

Both were R&D clutch sets (not products being sold). First from Southbend, second set from SSP.

Abraham, I spoke with him a while on Friday, I'm trying to get him to cruise down with me (hopefully you and some udders as well.) but he doesn't know if he'll have the time and energy, he said he may ship it and fly down.

If there are a bunch of guys driving, I think I'll make the drive. Sounds much more fun than hauling a thousand miles alone. Let's plan something.

[JDM-JTI]

That's what is becoming clear to me. I hate people selling stuff you can't get. BTW, they are not responding to emails from the dealer now. Kinda says it all.

well correct me if im wrong .. but the dude running the whole operation .. isnt he like ~18 years old?

[Nanozic]

well correct me if im wrong .. but the dude running the whole operation .. isnt he like ~18 years old?

Plus a 6 week window isn't a whole lot of time for custom wheels. I'd suggest if you are going to go with new wheels order them ASAP. CCW isn't a bad choice either, I know they have had fast turnarounds on wheels for customers.

[zevion]

So nobody mentioned Forgeline. Any reason? What about these.





On the last one, I quite like the brushed outer and titanium center:




I kinda like hidden hardware as well.

[mfbmike]

Forgelines are amazing wheels.

[NeverOEM]

so are ADV1s

[mfbmike]

so are ADV1s

in my humble opinion, I'd say they are more for higher end cars

But then again, zevion is pretty much a B.A.M.F. so my opinion is moot in this case

[Ryan E.]

I always liked these:

[NeverOEM]

in my humble opinion, I'd say they are more for higher end cars

But then again, zevion is pretty much a B.A.M.F. so my opinion is moot in this case

I think when you have a golf that can spank Ferraris and Lamborghinis, you earn the privilege of buying some ADV1s lol

[mfbmike]

I think when you have a golf that can spank Ferraris and Lamborghinis, you earn the privilege of buying some ADV1s lol

exactly. lol.

[zevion]

But then again, zevion is pretty much a B.A.M.F. so my opinion is moot in this case

Haaa. I wish. I just live really poor so that I can drive rich.

[mfbmike]

Haaa. I wish. I just live really poor so that I can drive rich.

hood rich

[Saabstory02]

Haaa. I wish. I just live really poor so that I can drive rich.

It's even Blue!

[zevion]

Forgelines ordered today. 3-4 weeks until delivery. 19x9.5 all around. Brushed rim with titanium center like these.

[germanbycar]

Why 19's?