2012 mkVI GTI: Work in progress

[rhodri45]

Bought the car new with 33miles on it back in january. Currently at 5100 at time of this post. Minimal modifications have been made so far.

Factory:
-2012, GTI, 2.0T
-Deep Black
-Sunroof Package
-6MT
-RCD-510
-18" Detroits

Engine:
-APR Stage 2 ECU
-Carbonio Stage 1
-Eurojet 3" Downpipe, Cat-less
-Stock Cat-back EXH

Exterior:
-OEM VW Roof Rack Base Bars
-Parts4Euro Black Bumper Side Markers
-Spyder Replica LED Tails, Black housing
-20% Window tint all around
-Airblue 80 Windshield film
-GTI BADGE & Eurobadge removed (rear only)
-Red trimmed side skirts

Still to come:
-ST Coilovers
-AWE Catback (currently being made )
-Rear swaybar
-Red VW Badges on front, maybe
-Stage 2 Clutch (still researching brand)
-LW Flywheel (still researching brand)
-&& way more eventually


Current Look overall (Dirty, i know):



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roof rack base bars


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LED Tails, blacked-out housing, non-smoked, spyder reps



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Blacked out front side markers


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Trimmed the side-skirts red today, and put on a red VW emblem on the hatch, used automotive grade spray paint from vw to make it all



More to come!

[2011MKVI]

Where did you find that German badge for the grill?

[shankys_14]

[rhodri45]

Where did you find that German badge for the grill?

http://eurobadgez.com/euro_badges.html

[jettaglis]

congrats on the new car, I go down to c-town occasionally. enjoy

[rhodri45]

congrats on the new car, I go down to c-town occasionally. enjoy

thanks man. maybe we can roll when you're down here some time. however i dont really have much free time anymore with work and all that.

[jettaglis]

If you want to head up to charlotte I can make sure the apr tune, exhaust and suspension can get done

[rhodri45]

If you want to head up to charlotte I can make sure the apr tune, exhaust and suspension can get done

i might take you up on the suspension, but i'm getting the tune and exhaust taken care of tomorrow, and doing the intake myself (cuz its way too easy to pay someone to do it lol)

[hussdog426]

[wasim12]

Congrats, good choice of color

[rhodri45]

i thought so too. this car is the best decision i've ever made. in my life. lol

[wasim12]

i thought so too. this car is the best decision i've ever made. in my life. lol

Don't know how hot it get in SC, but the black does soak up the sun. Car vents out really fast though. But mine would probably heat up faster b/c of leather

[rhodri45]

Don't know how hot it get in SC, but the black does soak up the sun. Car vents out really fast though. But mine would probably heat up faster b/c of leather

i'd say so, the airblue80 and the tint should help a little. thats most the reason i got the tint/airblue...and for the looks haha...but yes it gets way hot down here. like 100ish, but the humidity TOTALLY SUCKS

[wasim12]

i'd say so, the airblue80 and the tint should help a little. thats most the reason i got the tint/airblue...and for the looks haha...but yes it gets way hot down here. like 100ish, but the humidity TOTALLY SUCKS

How's the 20% at night? I'm trying to decide between 15/20/25 depending on visibility

[rhodri45]

20 is PERFECT.

[jettaglis]

more pics of blue tint please

[rhodri45]

more pics of blue tint please

its not actually blue, its just called airblue, cause it adds the slightest, almost unnoticeable hue of blue to the windshield. its mostly for UV protection, keep the interior lasting longer, and my eyes, cuz i hate the feeling of sunglasses on my face.

[Aonarch]

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[DRH]

20% looks great on a black car. It is a little tricky backing up at night though. If you want the car to look sick, do 20%. But 35% is a little more practical.

[wasim12]

20% looks great on a black car. It is a little tricky backing up at night though. If you want the car to look sick, do 20%. But 35% is a little more practical.

Yea this is what I'm worrying about. But 35 seems a bit low, is it still as effective?

[DRH]

Yea this is what I'm worrying about. But 35 seems a bit low, is it still as effective?

The guy above me is wrong IMHO. The difference isn't too noticeable between the 20 and 35. However, as you have a black car, I suggest 20%. 35% on any car color besides black.

[rhodri45]

The guy above me is wrong IMHO. The difference isn't too noticeable between the 20 and 35. However, as you have a black car, I suggest 20%. 35% on any car color besides black.

to each their own.

[BETOGLI]

Your car looks cool man! Congrats... And enjoy it!

Beto

[wasim12]

The guy above me is wrong IMHO. The difference isn't too noticeable between the 20 and 35. However, as you have a black car, I suggest 20%. 35% on any car color besides black.

thanks for the tip

[nastybags]

Best color

[TLucasGTI]

What are you looking at for MPG with the stage 2 tune? Looking to get the tune but it is driven daily 120 miles so I don't want to loose too much. In the end I am sure I'll end up will a full stage 3 because I always end up learning to the side of more power.

[rhodri45]

What are you looking at for MPG with the stage 2 tune? Looking to get the tune but it is driven daily 120 miles so I don't want to loose too much. In the end I am sure I'll end up will a full stage 3 because I always end up learning to the side of more power.

leaning*

i agree with you leaning towards power, which is why i went from stock to stg2 lol.

umm, if you drive normally for a commute, its about the same mpg, i didnt really notice a difference. i drive ~100 mi daily as well. i like the tune because if i am bored ill go for a joyride and have a grand old time
its definitely worth it, can still be a perfect daily, as well as ALOT of fun to drive. especially if you floor it in 2nd (w/out ASR on of course) you're fwd will spin a bit before biting into the road and pulling you nice and hard.

[jettaglis]

We'll have to go to darlington one day to hit the 1/4 mile. Cars looking great and alot done in a short time.

[KJ1]

this car is the best decision i've ever made. in my life. lol

I second that

[rhodri45]

We'll have to go to darlington one day to hit the 1/4 mile. Cars looking great and alot done in a short time.

sounds good to me. where's that at? i haven't been down in charleston long, and really won't be i suppose. military =\

yeah im adding a little more red trim to it, and im going to get the coilovers soon and the sway bars. cant wait for it to be lowered. maybe new wheels too, have yet to decide on that. when its lowered ill have some professional shots done

thanks though!

[rhodri45]

did some more to the car finally

suspension on the way.