NorEastVW's .:R

[NorEastVW]

Hey everyone- I've been a long, long time lurker and only recently joined up when I was in the process of selling my MKV GTI and purchasing my .:R. Anywho, just thought I would take a moment to say hello, and to introduce myself, as well as my .:R

I've always been in to the VW scene, my first VW being a MKIII Jetta Wolfsburg MT that I lightly modded (Thule rack, JL/Alpine audio system, studded tires for trips to the hills). Sorry, no pics of my first baby!

After the MkIII hit about 120k miles on the clock, she was replaced with a 6MT Pkg 0 MKV GTI, which I had been waiting for since following the cars development via Vortex updates. The test drive blew me away, especially when compared to MKIV's I had driven, and I picked up a first gen US MKV in '06. I only installed smoked side markers and a stubby antenna, and could not have been happier:



I did love the GTI, but I had always lusted for an R32. I always found the concept of a GTI with AWD, coupled with one of the best sounding engines in the automotive universe, to be completely irresistible. Numerous R32 test drives confirmed my thoughts.

After a year-long search for area MK4 and MK5 R's, I was able to find exactly what I was looking for; an extremely low mile example, in excellent condition, and already modified in the same manner I would have, myself.









Current Mods:

Engine:
- Stock

Brakes:
- Stock Calipers/Rotors
- Ceramic Pads F and R

Suspension:
- KW V3
- Neuspeed Rear Sways
- Neuspeed End Links

Exhaust:
- Magnaflow cat-back (Sport version)

Wheels:
- Summer: Raderwerks RS8 19", 8.5" F, 9.5" R (now off the car - FS if anyone's interested!)
- Rubber: FK 452
- Winter: Stock/stock rubber

Interior/Cosmetic/Misc:
- Interior LED's
- LED Reverse Lights
- Ziza plate lights
- Clear side markers
- No hole front grill
- Clearshield protection throughout
- Tint
- .:R36 Dead Pedal
- Beauty Bezels
- Key FOB cover (DBP)
- OEM Roof Rack Bars

[abeR]

Wazzzzzup!!!

[DubProdigy]

Dont you love the sound of the magnaflow?!

[sixteen10]

Love it , however I would go for a smaller profile tyre.

Welcome to the cult , you bought the fastest colour

[Im not Av.]

herro

[mfbmike]

You smell like up dog.

[NorEastVW]

You smell like up dog.

haha, I see what you did there... and, what's up, dawg(s)??

Thanks for the comments, guys.

DubProdigy; I do love the Magnaflow Sport. I had read quite a few reviews complaining that it was obnoxiously loud, but I have to say, I really like it. This VR6 should be heard by all!! And, tunnel runs

sixteen10; Thanks man - DBP was the only color for me. The tires work well for me, for now (especially considering the roads here). I would consider some lower-pro tires down the road, but would most likely just switch out to a more track friendly wheel/tire setup (black BBS CH's? black O.Z. Ultraleggera's? Rubber TBD).

[OUG13]

haha, I see what you did there... and, what's up, dawg(s)??

Thanks for the comments, guys.

DubProdigy; I do love the Magnaflow Sport. I had read quite a few reviews complaining that it was obnoxiously loud, but I have to say, I really like it. This VR6 should be heard by all!! And, tunnel runs

sixteen10; Thanks man - DBP was the only color for me. The tires work well for me, for now (especially considering the roads here). I would consider some lower-pro tires down the road, but would most likely just switch out to a more track friendly wheel/tire setup (black BBS CH's? black O.Z. Ultraleggera's? Rubber TBD).

get it on the Cam group buy, it's a true deal
welcome

[NorEastVW]

get it on the Cam group buy, it's a true deal
welcome

Thanks man! Am seriously thinking about doing cams, though, am not sure if it's in the cards for this year... tough call!

[NorEastVW]

Am considering raising the car slightly this coming weekend. Just a little too much rubbing on the front left and rear right corners for my liking. In inspecting all four corners, it doesn't look like the suspension was set evenly by the last person to work on the car. Soon to be fixed!

[NorEastVW]

Took her out this weekend - so good! Also, had the toy out for a while. Can't beat weekends!

[Im not Av.]

What are those wheel specs? Tires look huge..

[PSU]

Looks good.

[NorEastVW]

Looks good.

Thanks man!

[gottiR32]

Meh...this car has identity issues but welcome anyhow...

[NorEastVW]

Meh...this car has identity issues but welcome anyhow...

Somewhat agree with you, man. That's why I took care to point out that as she sits now, she's still as I bought her, not totally as I would have built. There are some changes in store...

[DubProdigy]

haha, I see what you did there... and, what's up, dawg(s)??

Thanks for the comments, guys.

DubProdigy; I do love the Magnaflow Sport. I had read quite a few reviews complaining that it was obnoxiously loud, but I have to say, I really like it. This VR6 should be heard by all!! And, tunnel runs

I know! My neighbors hate me at 3am.

[sixteen10]

Looks good man

[NorEastVW]

Looks good man

Thanks dude!

I love your setup, btw

[sixteen10]

Thanks dude!

I love your setup, btw

Thanks man

What have you got planned for it?

[NorEastVW]

Thanks man

What have you got planned for it?

Good question

This week I'm raising the suspension just a little (drivability issues as she sits now), and removing two small dents from door dings that I discovered this week... Public parking garages

Then, the fun can begin. The wish list, in no particular order, goes;
- UM Combo Tune
- Mirror caps
- Forge Intake
- New winter treads for the stock Omanyts
- New summer wheelset

Then, done. Maybe...

[sixteen10]

Then, done. Maybe...

hahahah , you'll never be done

Sounds like a good list , from what I have heard , you can't go wrong with UM

[NorEastVW]

So, running low with 19" X 9.5" wheels out back has proven an unsustainable setup for me. I like the way the stance looks while parked, but the drivability doesn't quite cut it for me, and I don't want to do any serious damage to my fenders, especially on the highways up here

I'm going to have to go stock ride height for a while, and will be throwing on the stock wheelset when I get a chance, until I can get replacement summer hoops. I'll be looking to move towards something that will work on the track (time to go down to 18"s).

If anyone is interested in the Raderwerks, please let me know
http://www.raderwerks.com/product/rs-8

[NorEastVW]

Quick update:

Had the suspension raised, both F and R, and put the stock wheelset on. The car handles and drives SO much better. Also, I'm really liking the ride height. Lower than stock, but nowhere near slammed. I'll try to get some pics up here.

I wish I had switched up the setup when I first purchased the car- which also would have saved me the fender work I need to have done in the coming weeks

Looking forward to getting her out for a run this weekend

[VR6Nikopol]

Good question

This week I'm raising the suspension just a little (drivability issues as she sits now), and removing two small dents from door dings that I discovered this week... Public parking garages

Then, the fun can begin. The wish list, in no particular order, goes;
- UM Combo Tune
- Mirror caps
- Forge Intake
- New winter treads for the stock Omanyts
- New summer wheelset

Then, done. Maybe...

My recommendation about the mirror caps; stay clear of the brushed mirror covers sold by TMTuning. Mine have oxydated and bubbled after 1 winter.

[NorEastVW]

My recommendation about the mirror caps; stay clear of the brushed mirror covers sold by TMTuning. Mine have oxydated and bubbled after 1 winter.

Appreciate the heads-up; those were actually the exact ones I was looking at purchasing! Know of any solid alternatives that don't have issues?

[skaven-R32]

I am thinking your suspension was likely corner balanced, which causes the variation in right height per corner. Especially with the KW v3's, it would be something the PO rightly invested in.

But it looks like you already tweaked with it, so I am a a day late (and dollar short).



edit: Welcome and nice looking car so far.

[NorEastVW]

Picked her up from having some touch-up work done this weekend - crappy cell pic, but she's looking great, in person! Three hours driving her today. Pure awesome

[NorEastVW]

Just placed an order with ECS... goodies on the way
Then, just realized none of my pics work on this page anymore
But then I found $5!
But I lied about finding $5

[NorEastVW]

Still loving blacked out CH's... Maybe this summer?? (borrowed image)

[NorEastVW]

Snow

[sixteen10]

Try get a set of CH-Rs , they suit the .:R so well

[NorEastVW]

Try get a set of CH-Rs , they suit the .:R so well

Over the CH's? Have always been a CH fan - tough call! CH-R's do look nasty, though

[sixteen10]

Over the CH's? Have always been a CH fan - tough call! CH-R's do look nasty, though

Yup , I prefer the CH-Rs to the CHs , they look a little less aged

[NorEastVW]

.:R36 dead pedal, beauty bezels, and roof rack installed.

Stoked