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[Rob1]

Good write up Martin, liking the attention to detail which appears a norm as evidenced with the standard of the red mistress.

[MC71]

^^^^ Cheers! 

I had a good look at the Clubsport S today, they've one at a local performance car specialist just down the road from me....Bramley Motor cars. Bloody gorgeous and has a real presence, looked stunning in black. Only 150 in the UK and the few that are still for sale are around the £40k mark. It's a FWD, 2 seat track car with many upgrades over the Clubsport and only available in 3 dr manual, most without air can too apparantly...all saving weight. I think I'd be after a more track focuses BBK personnally, not sure why they didn't go the parts bin and bolt on the TTRS calipers.

If I had £40k to spend and was after a 2 seat performance car which I could take on track would I buy this.....not a chance!! I'd be disappearing down the road in my 2nd hand 911.

[Andy]

been looking at my next to be a 7r but could also be audi rs5

[MC71]

been looking at my next to be a 7r but could also be audi rs5

I looked at the RS5....amazing car and that 4.2 engine with 440bhp on tap and that sound...WOW!! I couldn't justify the extra £5K+ over mine (for a semi decent example) but if ever I see one I think "you lucky barstewards".


(Do it) 

[willni]

been looking at my next to be a 7r but could also be audi rs5

I was having a nosey about there the other day and although it's probably a bit more bland, you can get an '14 Audi S3 nearly full spec (no sunroof) for the same price as a 7R Both 14k miles both £20k. Very tempting considering it's looks.

[willni]

been looking at my next to be a 7r but could also be audi rs5

I was having a nosey about there the other day and although it's probably a bit more bland, you can get an '14 Audi S3 nearly full spec (no sunroof) for the same price as a 7R Both 14k miles both £20k. Very tempting considering it's looks.

been looking at my next to be a 7r but could also be audi rs5

I looked at the RS5....amazing car and that 4.2 engine with 440bhp on tap and that sound...WOW!! I couldn't justify the extra £5K+ over mine (for a semi decent example) but if ever I see one I think "you lucky barstewards".


(Do it) 

There's a load of examples of the E92 M3 (cheap ones automatic, more expensive manual) and the noise of those V8's with the M performance exhaust and an intake is next level, but will deafen you on cold start if you stand outside it 

[MC71]

Fitted the front Rieger Splitter, Maxton side diffusers and also the rear Maxton splitters/spats.....all Gloss Black. Am happy with how it all ties together now. I'm nearly done with aesthetics, just need to decide on which roof spoiler and a bit more vinyl wrapping on front to do.


PIC HEAVY!!!! (Nothing new there  )


Maxton rear splitters/Spats....




Maxton Side Diffusers.....



Rieger Front Splitter....




All fitted......  

[rdfcpete]

Everything you just posted was worth it 

 

(Also, back to your CS 'S' post, can't help but think you'd just get the regular Clubsport and remove the rear seats then weld some sort of custom bar, too  You'd save about £10k and although the resale value will be just like a normal MK7 GTI, at least you could get DSG  )

[MC71]

Thanks.

Completely agree re the CS S. As good as it is it just not worth the money IMHO. I'd def have the Clubsport, add a little power, swap the discs, remove seats/spare wheel, and et voila....a SC S (well nearly) 

[MC71]

Update

....a mixed bag today.

 
Visited young Mr Kerr at AKS (the usual 200 mile round trip, which I do even for a minor service...find someone good, STICK WITH THEM I say) and had fitted a Racingline R600 Intake, Turbo Tecnics Inlet pipe, Racingline Muffler Delete, GFB DV+ and changed the oil to some nice new Millers CFS nanodrive 5w40...all good. R600 is quiet as hell.....not like my old REVO CAI or ITG MAXOGEN days but that's cool and in combination with the other bits seems to give a smidge more (quicker) response on WOT but that could be a placebo effect....who knows. Should also add a few more ponnies to the stable!! Woohooo
 
Alas I didn't have the REVO stage1 map or REVO DSG map done today as we found a small (seems to be intermittent) leak from the coolant system, probably the water pump so as the car is under warranty I'll get that sorted first before any maps. A delay of a month or two but no rush as this is a long term project.
 
I've now a better/clearer idea of the direction I'm taking now re future mods, which Hybrid turbo, maps and and also which BBKs to consider for my needs.
 
I will add a few pics of the fitted mods (and my filthy dirty engine bay) once I take some!! 


But for now, the mods......

Racingline R600 Intake...

A link to their site (below) and description etc......

~~Clicky here~~






Pic below shows where the intake draws air from. Whereas the OEM system only draws from one side the R600 does from both sides directing it to the filter....




 

Turbo Technics Inlet Pipe..

Description (sounds good if nothing else  ).....

Free the flow.

The Turbo Technics Large Bore Intake hose for the MQB 2.0TFSI equipped vehicles such as the MK7 Golf GTI, Golf R, 8V S3, Leon Cupra & Octavia VRS replaces the restrictive factory hose.

The Problem:

The factory intake hose has a restrictive diameter and restrictive turbo inlet. Resulting in restricted performance.

The Remedy:

The Turbo Technics Large Bore Intake Hose features a larger diameter from the air intake down to the turbo inlet, with a specially machined from billet bellmouth with a venturi type funnel design to increase airflow velocity into the turbocharger inlet. All of these features result in proven and tangible performance gains.

Simple and quick to install this intake hose will greatly improve the driving experience of any 2.0TFSI equipped MQB car.

Advantages:

Proven Power & Torque Gains on Stock & Remapped Cars - Late 2015 DSG Golf R Stage 1 APR Gained 13TQ & 12HP @ 5000RPM
Less Turbo Lag
Compliments any performance aftermarket intake, but also fits on the stock intake.






Pic from interweb......




Racingline Turbo Muffler Delete..
 
Link to their site....

~~Clicky here~~

Thier description.....

The VWR Turbo Muffler Delete is a simple and cost-effective upgrade for any MQB-platform car using the 1.8T and 2.0T EA888 TSI engines with the IHI turbo.     

Our VWR Turbo Muffler Delete is a sleek single billet design which replaces the restrictive, power-robbing OEM part with a smooth, turbulence free air path exiting the turbo.

What does it do? The standard part is located on the outlet of the turbo compressor and is simply designed to reduce engine bay acoustics. Whilst it subdues the harmonic noises generated by the turbo, it also adds in disruptive turbulence to the airflow right where you don't want it. 

By replacing the standard part with our VWR Turbo Muffler Delete, you’ll replace this restrictive section with a straight, uninterrupted piece.  The result: better boost response giving a little more power, all the while being able to actually hear your turbo working.






GFB DV+...

Link to their site below with full description etc... (Lot of waffle but interesting)

~~Clicky here~~





All for now.

[Shoduchi]

What to say!? Another great project to follow! Started a bit slow due to some unfortunate issues but it now just keeps getting better!

Congrats on the work MC71!

[MC71]

@Shoduchi

Thanks. 

[RedRobin]

In my humble opinion and only you can decide, an all-black VW badge will work well because it looks unified with the black grills.

But also black with blue background works visually on your lovely new 7R (I'm not jealous... much!) because there is not a great degree of contrast between the blue and the black - It is more subtle than if there was more contrast (such as red and black for example). However, any two-tone treatment of your VW badge is going to suggest that the owner has been doing homemade mods < It's up to you whether that matters or not.

If I was to swop my highly modified Mk5 GTI for a new car the choices would be very similar to yours : Mk7R, RS3, or Mercedes A45 AMG < Those are the only cars which would offer me similar practicality and performance. BUT I wouldn't get much change from £50k and I don't think that would be wise to hit my savings as an OAP as much as that! So my plan, like yours was, is to keep my throbbin' red chariot. Now I am 70yo it makes more sense to me - I will never drive a pipe-and-slippers car though!

[MC71]

^^^^
Thanks for your thoughts Robin. I have a set of Gloss Black emblems, I'll put them back on and have a wee look, post a pic and see what peeps think.

If I had your car I'd absolutely keep it (and as you are doing) I'd maintain in, update/replace parts if/when needed and enjoy the hard work you've put into it. There's still not a more sorted Mk5 on this forum.....and driving in your slippers sounds like a good idea! 

I reached a point with my Eddy where I had to decide to go all out and have a 4 wheel drive conversion, Big Turbo or Hybrid, coilovers, a bigger big brake kit etc or buy what I ended up buying.
From where my 7R now stands with its new mods on board all I need for a bonkers Stage 3 monster, re parts, is a downpipe, intercooler and Hybrid turbo....THATS IT!! Just so much easier to get how I want with so much less hassle. Won't be cheap but will be fun once finished.

 

[RedRobin]

From where my 7R now stands with its new mods on board all I need for a bonkers Stage 3 monster, re parts, is a downpipe, intercooler and Hybrid turbo....THATS IT!! Just so much easier to get how I want with so much less hassle. Won't be cheap but will be fun once finished.

 

....Not the first time you have seen this :