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Brimall RB 6R
Brimall:
--- Quote from: welikeaps on September 10, 2017, 02:57:52 pm ---Nice build so far!
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Thanks.
--- Quote from: AJP on September 10, 2017, 04:56:27 pm ---You'll often feel some improvement from the Loba pump right off the bat. You'll probably find the standard pump was only just keeping up with fuel requests at low-mid revs and the Loba is now taking things in its stride.
From what I gather, standard pumps can be a bit of a mixed bag, so while 99% are fine with the stock map, some struggle slightly at Stage 1, and quite a few really struggle - giving fuel cuts - at Stage 2. I actually got a Loba after going Stage 2. Even though a Stage 2 map theoretically doesn't request more fuel than the standard pump can hack, I got those dreaded fuel cuts. The Loba fixed that, and definitely gave me more torque coming onto boost than with the standard pump.
Obviously a 2+ map would be way above the abilities of a standard pump, so you'll really feel the extra torque in the mid range once you get to that point.
The car itself looks gorgeous by the way. Exactly how I'd like my own 6R to be. One day maybe! :)
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Thanks for the info. Not just me imagining it then. Ha.
So keen for stage 2+. Hopefully be.there next spring. Id go for it now but think a new clutch will be needed so just getting some ££££ together.
--- Quote from: Chris92 on September 15, 2017, 10:04:46 pm ---Looking super :happy2: how do you find the manual with the remap? I've got a 6R manual which I'm selling for a higher spec 6R as mines bongo spec which is on stock power and can't decide if to get another manual or dsg. Kind of find the manual a little boring as I don't like the feel when changing and it's the stock power I'm bored of.
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I prefer the manual. But its all a personal.preference. Ots fine with the map. Get the traction from the awd in either so no difference there.
If you dont like the shifting then a dsg is probably for you. I had a dsg pirelli and loved it at first maybe the novelty of the paddle sh*ters but after a few weeks missed the maual shifting. Obvoiusly the dsg will be quicker if your tracking it but probably not that noticiable for nornal road driving. Id take one out for a test and see which you prefer.
--- Quote from: Dave J on September 19, 2017, 09:16:40 pm ---That's a lovely R - you must have searched for ages to find one with such low miles! Great mods too - look forward to future updates!
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Thanks
And no searching. As soon as i sold my Ed 30 this became available. Had to travel 400 mile round trip but got it tje same week as i sold mine. Ha
Never usually happens like that but worked out for.me for once!
stugolf:
That's a lovely MK6
GT-eye:
great looking MK6 you have there :happy2:
Brimall:
Its been a while since my last post and a lot has change on my car over the last few months so thought I should probably update the thread.
I got to a point with the golf that I couldn't decide whether to sell up and get something new or to keep, throw some more cash at it and make it my own.
I didn't have the funds to upgrade to anything I really wanted and even if I did it would only have had two seats so I would still have needed a daily so I decided to keep the golf, customize it a bit and keep saving.
I did fancy stage 2 + power, however the expense of an uprated clutch put me off especially seems as though the clutch I had wasn't having any issues and stage 1 power was not slow.
On this basis decided to change the look of the car with some new wheels.
After months of searching and possibly viewing every wheel available I decided on a set of 19x8.5 Avant Garde M621's. Kenny at Avant Garde was really helpful and went through all the available options. I finally decides on a bespoke 3 finish with brushed faces and barrels and polished inserts.
DSC_0588 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
Then started the discussions of fitment and how I could run low without ruining my wings. This was solved with having the arches fully rolled flat. The body shop did an awesome job of this. They fully cleaned and wire brushed the inside of lip and treated them before rolling them flat and welding them up so they retained the strength of the lip but there was no chance of any corrosion. Whilst the car was in I also decided to have the font bumper smoothed, the boot handle colour coding and gloss black front and rear VW emblems.
DSC_0698 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
When I got the car back I also changed the standard plates for pressed plates and made the front magnetic. I then added a Kercher front splitter to finish off the front end.
_20180325_163410 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
Not long after this the clutch started slipping so this was replaced for an uprated Satch performance clutch by Awesome GTI. I then decided that I might as well take it to stage 2+ as I was already running the Loba hpfp and BCS full system so I ordered a Revo intake and booked the car back in with Awesome for the map.
DSC_0546 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
In the mean time I took the car to Only Charged Dubs to get the wheels wrapped in Michelin PS4's and fitted. The rear camber was adjusted to fit the wheels with no risk of rubbing and I added some ground control top mounts to the front to dial in some camber. This gave some extra room under the arches and also massively improved the handling too.
So I'm now letting the bank balance recover but the all the mods have completely transformed the car, looks and performance wise. I'm really pleased with the way the car looks and the stage 2 + power is awesome.
I'm now in need of a TTRS engine cover and intercooler and then I'll probably leave it there (maybe).
IMG_20180331_210253_166 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
DSC_0836 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
_20180401_132504 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
_20180330_195339 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
_20180326_050923 by Andrew Brimble, on Flickr
Trow81:
I’ve been pondering selling my eddy for a while but can’t seem to let go lol. I’ve fancied a 6R for ages too especially in Blue ! Yours looks amazing love the mods and thread so far. Did u notice much difference going from the eddy to the R except for AWD essentially it’s the same shell as the MK5 so guess my biggest question is did it feel like a new/different car as standard or just a facelift of the eddy?
Will be watching this one love what Uve done so far and that colour
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