Sexy Sleeper. I love it.
My DD(CC) update
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For anyone who cares, a bit of an update.
A fellow TSL board member picked up a CC 2.0T 6mt from the same dealer I did and wanted to get it tuned. So we both headed to an APR retailer on Thursday.
I had done an APR trial last year and was very impressed. Now I had the dough to buy the fully loaded software(4 program files) and it was half off during the power into summer sale.
I already had the intake. But they had added another section, the turbo to maf pipe and called it stage 2. I didn't want it for looks if it didn't add function. But data supported the smoother air flow, reduced spool and slight increase in power. It was on sale and my guy at the shop installed it for free while the car was being tuned.
After a few hiccups that caused a big delay(the APR server was being a twat and my car needed a lot of convincing) we both left with APR stage1 +stage 2 intakes.
Wow. What a difference. I went with the stock, 91, 93, and 100 octane files. On 93 for daily duties.
I picked up the wife who wondered if she would feel a difference. Well, the car just pulls so smooth, linking gear to gear, you have to announce the speed to impress the passengers. 80-90-100-110-120, my wife thought we were going 40mph less.
She said sometimes she doesn't get why I spend some money on certain mods, this time though she said it was worth every penny.
All that is left is a intercooler charge pipe off the turbo which is very restrictive. AWE makes a pipe for $150 that reduces spool time and adds another 7hp that the shop said they would install for free after he tests it out on his car to make sure its worth it. I will only add a downpipe and retune once the warranty is up. That will put the car at 270-280whp and 330lbs tq.
Very happy, new car+ tune and goodies is still under $24,500 and the results have been impressive. Hard to think of another good looking, comfy sedan with a manual trans and turbo and all these features that nets 300hp at the crank for so little money.
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A fellow TSL board member picked up a CC 2.0T 6mt from the same dealer I did and wanted to get it tuned. So we both headed to an APR retailer on Thursday.
I had done an APR trial last year and was very impressed. Now I had the dough to buy the fully loaded software(4 program files) and it was half off during the power into summer sale.
I already had the intake. But they had added another section, the turbo to maf pipe and called it stage 2. I didn't want it for looks if it didn't add function. But data supported the smoother air flow, reduced spool and slight increase in power. It was on sale and my guy at the shop installed it for free while the car was being tuned.
After a few hiccups that caused a big delay(the APR server was being a twat and my car needed a lot of convincing) we both left with APR stage1 +stage 2 intakes.
Wow. What a difference. I went with the stock, 91, 93, and 100 octane files. On 93 for daily duties.
I picked up the wife who wondered if she would feel a difference. Well, the car just pulls so smooth, linking gear to gear, you have to announce the speed to impress the passengers. 80-90-100-110-120, my wife thought we were going 40mph less.
She said sometimes she doesn't get why I spend some money on certain mods, this time though she said it was worth every penny.
All that is left is a intercooler charge pipe off the turbo which is very restrictive. AWE makes a pipe for $150 that reduces spool time and adds another 7hp that the shop said they would install for free after he tests it out on his car to make sure its worth it. I will only add a downpipe and retune once the warranty is up. That will put the car at 270-280whp and 330lbs tq.
Very happy, new car+ tune and goodies is still under $24,500 and the results have been impressive. Hard to think of another good looking, comfy sedan with a manual trans and turbo and all these features that nets 300hp at the crank for so little money.
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I am trying to show restrain on this car.
I will def. do swaybars, 18" BBS and tires next year. Might also splurge on coilovers. I love the Gold Coast Body kit, that would be a couple years down the line once I see if I am finding it reliable over 50k and keeping it longer.
This image from the appearance catalog was always my goal.
This is the direction I am going in. I do not want a lip, I do not want 5 spokes. I want black mesh type with an outline of silver. This is a chop of a wheel contender, a 1.25" drop, and some tint. Along with MAYBE adding the Gold Coast body kit and the eventual Mk5 R32 big blue brake upgrade, this car will be done.
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