ACHTUN!NG | VW Mk6 Golf R Thread

[steviedu]

saw a blue one on I-5 in Lynnwood this morning... it's the fourth one I've seen on the roads

I haven't seen a single one yet other than the one I test drove in January. This helps me pretend that mine will be the first in the area...

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

How many have you guys flashed so far?

Let's just say I'm running out of appendages when counting.

[dummy]

saw a blue one on I-5 in Lynnwood this morning... it's the fourth one I've seen on the roads

If it was lowered/tinted and heading northbound it was probably me.

[rootrider]

If it was lowered/tinted and heading northbound it was probably me.

was around 9am.. I'd say. The car got onto NB I-5 from 196th in Lynnwood (I believe).. I was getting off for SR-525 so I don't think I was seen.

[dummy]

was around 9am.. I'd say. The car got onto NB I-5 from 196th in Lynnwood (I believe).. I was getting off for SR-525 so I don't think I was seen.

Nope, not me. I got off on 196th about 10a then headed back south about 20 mins later.

[bludool]

not me either.

[Lamfalus]

Guess my blue Schroth harnesses will come out of retirement. Last had them in my Jetta about 11 years ago. Now they'll be a perfect match for the blue accents on the R.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Our VWR Intake has arrived from APR...



We'll be adding the intake to our online catalog shortly and will be installing this on the Achtuning Golf R immediately. Should have a decent impression of what we "feel" this will do for the R at the track this weekend.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Added to the online catalog!



Simply click the image above to be directed to the part on our site.

[TripEight]

Does the R live at the shop when not doing track days? I'm wait-listed at Chaplin's and have yet to see one. Would love to see the possibilities I can have done to it and how it looks in person.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

It shares daily driving duties with a Mk5 Jetta 2.5L but most times it's here at the shop.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

VWR intake is on...

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

APR's RSC™ Technology is now available for the MK6 Golf R in their newest 2.0T RSC™ 3" Performance Exhaust System. RSC™ or Reflective Sound Cancellation allows for maximum exhaust gas flow while completely eliminating unwanted in cabin sound resonance known as "drone". RSC™ incorporates innovative technologies developed in conjunction with NASA. With limited use of packing materials and no baffles, RSC™ allows for a completely straight and free flowing exhaust path throughout the RSC™ mufflers. Reflective Cancellation bounces the undesirable sound waves into each other to attenuate the wave and completely eliminate the low frequency tones that create drone. Each RSC™ muffler is tuned to eliminate specific, undesirable sound frequencies allowing only the engine's true and desirable exhaust not to be heard and improving performance.



APR's design specifications and manufacturing requirements result in a 3" mandrel bend stainless steel performance exhaust system with minimal bends unmatched by any other. RSC™ technology ensures the maximum possible performance increases from any performance exhaust system while maintaining refined and unobtrusive sound inside the cabin.

Exhaust System Features

APR's Golf R RSC™ Performance Exhaust System features the same great designs from APR's Engineering Team and high quality manufacturing incorporating the following:

• High Flow Straight Through 3" Unrestricted Design
• High Precision CNC Mig Welding
• High Precision Jewelry Grade Tig Welding
• Low Carbon Stainless Steel Construction
• 200 Cell Metal Matrix Catalyst
• Resonated AWD Downpipe
• High Strength Torca Exhaust Clamps
• Interchangeable Polished Stainless Steel or Diamond Black Tips
• Double Walled and Rolled Tips Laser Etched with APR Logo
• Lifetime Warranty

No cutting or modifications are required to install this system in any form. The Turboback System replaces the entire exhaust. The Catback System replaces the exhaust system after the factory catalytic converter pipe, includes a 3" reducer to connect the factory exhaust without any cutting and remains emission compliant. The Downpipe replaces the factory catalytic converter system and includes a reducer to connect to the rear factory mufflers without any cutting. Please click on the system overview buttons to illustrate each configuration.

Exhaust Overview



Turboback System




Catback System




Downpipe System




Other Photos





Video



Power Gains

Power gains were measured in identical testing conditions using APR's in house dynamometer. The factory exhaust was tested against the APR RSC Turboback Exhaust in various software and hardware configurations. The average maximum gains were rounded down to the nearest 5 HP and are listed below. APR recorded gains between 10 and 25 HP in various configurations proving the exhaust's 3" straight through free flowing design increases power over the stock exhaust system.

Stock ECU
Stock Intake
Stock HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 10 HP Peak Gain

Stock ECU
VWR Intake
Stock HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 15 HP Peak Gain

APR Stage 1 ECU
Stock Intake
Stock HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 10 HP Peak Gain

APR Stage 1 ECU
VWR Intake
Stock HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 25 HP Peak Gain

APR Stage 1+ ECU
Stock Intake
APR HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 10 HP Peak Gain

APR Stage 1+ ECU vs APR Stage 2+ ECU
VWR Intake
APR HPFP
Stock Intercooler
Stock Exhaust vs APR RSC TBE = Averaged Around 25 HP Peak Gain

Application Guides

APR's Turboback and Catback Exhaust Systems are available with included Polished Stainless Steel or Diamond Black exhaust tips. The tips are also available separately and can be changed at the owner's pleasure. The "Exhaust Overview" section above visually breaks down each system to understand what's included.

EXHAUST SYSTEM PRE-BUY! - Achtuning is accepting pre-buy orders at this time and anticipates exhaust systems to begin shipping around the 16th of May from APR.

SALES PRICING! - All Exhaust Systems are on Sale until April 30th.

Turboback Exhaust System w/ Polished Stainless Steel Tips
FE100047A
MSRP: $1,999.00
SALE: $1,799.00

Turboback Exhaust System w/ Diamond Black Tips
FE100047B
MSRP: $2,123.00
SALE: $1,910.70

Catback Exhaust System w/ Polished Stainless Steel Tips
CB100056A
MSRP: $1,157.00
SALE: $1,041.30

Catback Exhaust System w/ Diamond Black Tips
CB100056B
MSRP: $1,284.00
SALE: $1,155.60

Downpipe Exhaust System
CD100027
MSRP: $839.00
SALE: $755.10

Exhaust Tips Only - Polished Stainless Steel Tips
TC100014
MSRP: $159.00
SALE: $143.10

Exhaust Tips Only - Diamond Black Tips
TC100015
MRSP: $189.00
SALE: $170.10

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

ATTN: VW Golf R owners! Pre-order your VWR Golf R intake and APR RSC turbo-back exhaust with Achtuning and we'll throw in a FREE VWR soft shell jacket! To take advantage of this "Golf R Combo" package, please call us at 425-895-0000!

[rootrider]

APR's RSC™ Technology

well.. that's pretty cool

[ignitionlive]

Doubtful. We've got an anthracite finish though that's been popular enough for us to consider bringing it over in a high offset. Will be a while before that happens.

Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels, 18 x 8..what is weight?

[davesco]

Are diamond black tips TC 10015 available separate without purchasing the whole system? and do they
come with the APR tuning logo in white?

[specialkk43]

Exhaust Tips Only - Diamond Black Tips
TC100015
MRSP: $189.00
SALE: $170.10

Are diamond black tips TC 10015 available separate without purchasing the whole system? and do they
come with the APR tuning logo in white?

Yep. I think the APR logo is etched in, i don't know if it's actually white... I couldn't quite tell from the pic

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

More of a natural color actually and isn't as loud a contrast against the black diamond finish as white would be.

Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels, 18 x 8..what is weight?

24 lbs.

[davesco]

Yep. I think the APR logo is etched in, i don't know if it's actually white... I couldn't quite tell from the pic

So they can be purchased separate? and how difficult would it be to attach them to the stock exhaust?

[ppack]

So they can be purchased separate? and how difficult would it be to attach them to the stock exhaust?

Step in at anytime to correct me if I'm Dion@ACHTUN!NG but I believe this has already been asked/answered in this thread. The DBT part number and cost to order are:

Exhaust Tips Only - Diamond Black Tips
TC100015
MRSP: $189.00
SALE: $170.10

The tips may require possible welding and would not just mount up to the OEM exhaust.

[davesco]

Step in at anytime to correct me if I'm Dion@ACHTUN!NG but I believe this has already been asked/answered in this thread. The DBT part number and cost to order are:

Exhaust Tips Only - Diamond Black Tips
TC100015
MRSP: $189.00
SALE: $170.10

The tips may require possible welding and would not just mount up to the OEM exhaust.

Dion@ACHTUN!NG actually has not answered my question. Only mentioned the color of the logo and I have been told by another source that the Diamond Black Tips CANNOT be ordered separate unless
you put in a order for a APR exhaust system. I called Dion@ACHTUN!NG but they are already closed for today.

[rootrider]

I called Dion@ACHTUN!NG but they are already closed for today.

you posted this after 10am Pacific.. Achtuning is open from 10am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Try again on Monday morning

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

We actually had the phones turned off (so voice mail would catch the calls) while we were unloading the container today. Feel free to leave messages or send us an email if you have questions and we will be sure to answer them.

I did not answer the question above because I too also thought it had already been answered. There is a separate part number/price for a reason. That said, availability of the black diamond tips are bound to be in very limited quantity, but at some point I am ASSUMING that we will eventually stock extra black diamond tips like we do for the other exhaust systems (as they become available). Don't hold your breath and expect that will happen any time soon though. They're still in the pre-order stage so technically what you have heard is correct, they are not available unless you order an exhaust.

[ignitionlive]

Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels, 18x8.....what is the weight on these? I didn't see it on the website or in this thread.

[Emdeebee]

Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels, 18x8.....what is the weight on these? I didn't see it on the website or in this thread.

See post #159

[ignitionlive]

See post #159

wowww I cuucoo..thanks, I forgot my own question was already answered.

[Emdeebee]

wowww I cuucoo..thanks, I forgot my own question was already answered.

Glad to be of service!

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

A new hat for 2012!





$20 + shipping. Sizes are S/M and L/XL. We will be adding these to the website shortly.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

We threw a set of Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels on Chris' Golf R yesterday...



Factory Golf R caps fit with a very slight modification.

[TLud]

That style of wheel looks great in silver on RB.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Agreed! (Even better than our own on CW!!)

[steviedu]

Nice! I met Chris outside the grocery store last week. Nice guy! He basically told me I should head right down to you guys and get a tune. I'm just waiting for my downpipe to show up in the mail for that to happen.

Do you guys have weights for the 19x8.5 ET47 Hartmann HRS6-204? I think those would look hot in gunmetal on an RB R. I'd be more than willing to test-fit them for you guys

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Do you guys have weights for the 19x8.5 ET47 Hartmann HRS6-204? I think those would look hot in gunmetal on an RB R. I'd be more than willing to test-fit them for you guys

27 lbs.

I may actually have a UG Mk6 GTI rolling by in the next day or two but if he doesn't, we should definitely do that test-fit.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Nice little write-up of the Golf R on autoblog...

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/10/2...-review-video/