TLud's Golf R Thread

[batman25]

I was thinking on my ride home if they put soundaktor there to hide all the different sounds.

[TLud]

^^^ 240awhp and 265awtq would equate to approx. 290-300awhp and 310-320awtq on a Dynojet or any other inertia type dyno. So yes, I'd say your numbers are pretty darn good for Stage 1+... especially with that awful Texas heat and humidity!

Says the guy from Reno.

It's funny though, when the first cold snap happens come late November, it's amazing how much of a difference you can feel. It's like buying a new car.

Oh, let's hope after you unplug it that you don't suddenly start hearing rattles previously hidden by the Soundaktor!

I was thinking on my ride home if they put soundaktor there to hide all the different sounds.

I'll take my chances. I'm just worried that once I get rid of the Soundaktor, I might want a louder exhaust than what I have on order...

[ToeBall]

I'll take my chances. I'm just worried that once I get rid of the Soundaktor, I might want a louder exhaust than what I have on order...

Flapper mod.

[TLud]

Flapper mod.

Didn't you try this already and discover that it seriously droned?

On a different note, my RB rotors already arrived. Time to lose some more rotating, unsprung mass.


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[CnSR32]

Didn't you try this already and discover that it seriously droned?

On a different note, my RB rotors already arrived. Time to lose some more rotating, unsprung mass.


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What pads are you using? Changing brake fluid as well? Can't wait to get your impression as this is something I am looking at along with obviously much lighter wheels.

[TLud]

What pads are you using? Changing brake fluid as well? Can't wait to get your impression as this is something I am looking at along with obviously much lighter wheels.

Carbotech 1521 pads. I will change the fluid as well and might possibly go with SS lines while I'm at it.


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[xht20]

Carbotech 1521 pads. I will change the fluid as well and might possibly go with SS lines while I'm at it.


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I also use Carbotech pads, XP8. The bite it's just amazing!!

[TLud]

I also use Carbotech pads, XP8. The bite it's just amazing!!

Do you use it as a street pad or just for the track? How is the noise and dust?

I'll probably go with the XP10 if I start doing more than a couple of track days a year.

[TLud]

My R valve stem caps arrived this morning from Bold Sport. Inexpensive and relatively insignificant mod, but it adds a nice touch.








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[webcrawlr]

Carbotech 1521 pads. I will change the fluid as well and might possibly go with SS lines while I'm at it.


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All my parts are on order to do the same, RB two-piece, 1521s, lines and fluid. Yummy.

[TLud]

All my parts are on order to do the same, RB two-piece, 1521s, lines and fluid. Yummy.

Where did you order your lines from?

[xht20]

Do you use it as a street pad or just for the track? How is the noise and dust?

I'll probably go with the XP10 if I start doing more than a couple of track days a year.

I use it daily and also when i go to track.
The dust almost it doesn't exist. As for the noise, they are noisy but i don't care. Performance speaking they are the best imo.

If you want to go to track, get the RP2 pads. On track they are amazing! Get the RP2 for track use.

[Dutchmastr9]

My R valve stem caps arrived this morning from Bold Sport. Inexpensive and relatively insignificant mod, but it adds a nice touch.

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you didnt get fancy HRE ones?

[Siliconrane]

Tlud,

You may, in the future, become the first R owner who has more in modifications than the car is worth.

[nectar13]

Tlud,

You may, in the future, become the first R owner who has more in modifications than the car is worth.

i'm thinking teff is already there and gone.

not taking anything from TLUD....his car is shaping up very nicely.

[Trackhead]

I'll take my chances. I'm just worried that once I get rid of the Soundaktor, I might want a louder exhaust than what I have on order...[/QUOTE]

Exhaust on order...? You're killing me, Tom! Let me know when it arrives.

[TLud]

I use it daily and also when i go to track.
The dust almost it doesn't exist. As for the noise, they are noisy but i don't care. Performance speaking they are the best imo.

If you want to go to track, get the RP2 pads. On track they are amazing! Get the RP2 for track use.

Thanks for the input! I've run track pads on the street for a few weeks at a time, and it didn't really bother me. They did, however, embarrass and annoy my wife.

The only thing I didn't like about running track pads on the street was the lack of initial bite until they warmed up, which resulted in a couple of close calls.

you didnt get fancy HRE ones?

Lol.....no.

Tlud,

You may, in the future, become the first R owner who has more in modifications than the car is worth.

Fortunately, those honors go to TEFF and iModR.

Yeah, looking back at my initial impressions in my first post about how good this car is out of the box (and it is), it seems a little ridiculous now. That said, I'm really, really happy with the way this build has turned out. The funny (and awesome) thing is that if you look at this car, you'd never be able to tell where all the money went. The average person would think my car is stock, which is exactly what I want.

[TLud]

i'm thinking teff is already there and gone.

not taking anything from TLUD....his car is shaping up very nicely.

This. Thank goodness for guys like TEFF and iModR to (1) inspire us; and (2) make us feel better about our own car-related expenditures.

Exhaust on order...? You're killing me, Tom! Let me know when it arrives.

Not doing a full exhaust...yet. Just the 42DD downpipe, which should give me the power gains without changing the sound at daily driving levels. After I take out the Soundaktor, I may want something with a bit more aural punch. I'll keep you posted...

[IDdubber]

best build-up thread. The format of the first post should be made mandatory for ALLLLLL future build-up postings!!! I hate sifting through page after page to see install pics, what has been done, finding the various pics, etc etc etc.

Update the first post like you did and all would soooo much nicer in the world...well, on vortex at least

Bad a%% R, I test drove one but couldn't pull the trigger on $36k. Will wait 2 or 3 years and try to find a lease turn-in or something like that.

[Dutchmastr9]

Tlud,

You may, in the future, become the first R owner who has more in modifications than the car is worth.

id say Johnny has almost the amount of the car sitting in his house. and if he ever decides to install the parts and go stage 3 he should easily have the price of the car in parts

[TLud]

best build-up thread. The format of the first post should be made mandatory for ALLLLLL future build-up postings!!! I hate sifting through page after page to see install pics, what has been done, finding the various pics, etc etc etc.

Update the first post like you did and all would soooo much nicer in the world...well, on vortex at least

Bad a%% R, I test drove one but couldn't pull the trigger on $36k. Will wait 2 or 3 years and try to find a lease turn-in or something like that.

Thanks. I'm glad at least one person noticed that I keep the first post updated with links to pictures and descriptions of all my mods (I get PM'd daily with questions that would easily be answered by looking at the first post and following the links).

Good on you for having more patience than I did. I'm sure at the end of this year or early next year, there will still be R's on the lot going for invoice or below. You might be able to make a deal then. Either way, the R is definitely worth the wait.

id say Johnny has almost the amount of the car sitting in his house. and if he ever decides to install the parts and go stage 3 he should easily have the price of the car in parts

Agreed. And believe me, this is a distinction I could do without. Also, if any of you happen to meet my wife in person and mention this thread to her, just know that I will have to kill you.

[Dutchmastr9]

Agreed. And believe me, this is a distinction I could do without. Also, if any of you happen to meet my wife in person and mention this thread to her, just know that I will have to kill you.

well now i have to show her

[webcrawlr]

Where did you order your lines from?

ACHTUN!NG

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post75772086

[TLud]

ACHTUN!NG

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post75772086

Thanks, found that a second ago, and I'm on the phone with Dion right now.

[Ryan E.]

All my parts are on order to do the same, RB two-piece, 1521s, lines and fluid. Yummy.

[Siliconrane]

Thanks, found that a second ago, and I'm on the phone with Dion right now.

Your wallet is on FIRE . . .

[TLud]

Your wallet is on FIRE . . .

You don't play the role of the good angel sitting on my shoulder very well.

[Peteski]

All my parts are on order to do the same, RB two-piece, 1521s, lines and fluid. Yummy.

Where did you get 1521's from?
Price?


Thanks,




-Peter

[TLud]

Where did you get 1521's from?
Price?


Thanks,




-Peter

I ordered the 1521s directly from Carbotech to make sure I got exactly what I needed. When I ordered them back in early February, there was an issue with correct placement of the wear sensor wire, which they have sorted out. Their customer service is excellent.

I honestly don't remember what I paid for them, as it's been so long now. I believe it was around $250, but don't hold me to it. Price depends on whether you get the wear sensors and whether you want them to pre-bed them in.

Thanks again for putting me in touch with Luis for the rotors. Awesome guy to work with.

[xht20]

Thanks for the input! I've run track pads on the street for a few weeks at a time, and it didn't really bother me. They did, however, embarrass and annoy my wife.

The only thing I didn't like about running track pads on the street was the lack of initial bite until they warmed up, which resulted in a couple of close calls.

Same thing here with me fiancee.
"they are so loud, people will think you don't have money to get new pads" ))

A friend with a K04 GTI and R brakes had the RP2 and even in cold the initial bite was amazing. I was like: "wtf??? How is this possible"
That experience convinced me to get Carbotech pads.
Customer service it's top.
I will order a set of RP2 for Autumn when i will go on the Hungarian F1 track with the car.
Alcon + RP2 = mwhaha. Should be fun

[TLud]

Same thing here with me fiancee.
"they are so loud, people will think you don't have money to get new pads" ))

A friend with a K04 GTI and R brakes had the RP2 and even in cold the initial bite was amazing. I was like: "wtf??? How is this possible"
That experience convinced me to get Carbotech pads.
Customer service it's top.
I will order a set of RP2 for Autumn when i will go on the Hungarian F1 track with the car.
Alcon + RP2 + 600 hp = mwhaha. Should be fun

Fixed.

[webcrawlr]

I ordered the 1521s directly from Carbotech to make sure I got exactly what I needed. When I ordered them back in early February, there was an issue with correct placement of the wear sensor wire, which they have sorted out. Their customer service is excellent.

I honestly don't remember what I paid for them, as it's been so long now. I believe it was around $250, but don't hold me to it. Price depends on whether you get the wear sensors and whether you want them to pre-bed them in.

Thanks again for putting me in touch with Luis for the rotors. Awesome guy to work with.

Fronts are CT915 and rears are CT1108, yes?

[xht20]

Fixed.

Hehehe
+ GoPro Hero2

[TLud]

Fronts are CT915 and rears are CT1108, yes?

Correct.

Hehehe
+ GoPro Hero2

[ToeBall]

Didn't you try this already and discover that it seriously droned?

On a different note, my RB rotors already arrived. Time to lose some more rotating, unsprung mass.

No, I haven't done the flapper mod yet. Currently have the car not driveable because I'm trying to figure out a good routing for the catch can plumbing. After that, intercooler. I haven't actually started seriously working on this project yet. It's a seriously simple mod, but the way I'm planning to do it is going to be a bit different.