Hi from supercharged R32 :)

[QuickR32]

Hi guys,
Although I've been on VWVortex for a while I've only recently found this site and it's great to see I'm not the only crazy, passionate Golf owner

Given the rarity of the Mk IV R32's in Oz and even moreso those that are boosted, I thought I'd post a few pics.

Hi to all
Steve

[Bubu]

Your car looks sweet. From the photos it looks like she is an immaculate example.

Welcome to the forum a few of the guys on here are also part of VWVortex.

[99gti]

Welcome aboard Steve. More stats on the supercharged R32 please

[velly_16v_cab]

i love R32's
i would love to own one....must be nuts with the blower!

[FJ Steve]

Nice MKIV Steve.....very 'aggressive' stance in the first photo.

Picking our MKV R32 up today.....

[Treza360]

Hey mate and welcome aboard. You are now officially my best friend and I will be picking your brain extensively in the future.
Congrats on the sweet sweet ride and have fun.
Cheers,
Trent

[QuickR32]

Hi guys, thanks for the welcome

Neil, it's a VF Stage II supercharger so Vortech V9 blower running reasonably mild boost (around 6psi) but with the stock CR, it just adds that little bit of extra oomph - they quote 350bhp but realistically that's at redline.

Having owned and raced many WRXs and STis, this is enjoyable as it is something different, handles very well (with ESP off) and with a bit of boost can be competitive.

Because I used it for club-level motorsport and driver training days I have K&W V3 suspension with adjustable top hats and am running R-spec tyres.

Steve, enjoy your MkV they're also very nice - we had one up at the hillclimb a few weeks ago. I went in as an instructor - It wasn't as loud/aggressive but I was very impressed with how it went and it was smooth.

Trent, happy to be your best friend if I can help. I'm no mechanic but I've certainly learned a lot having refitted the supercharger myself a few times I'm sure there are lots of guys with good knowledge on this forum and I'm looking forward to learning more as well.

Future plans are a bit more boost - possibly migrating to VF's new turbo targeted at 400+bhp.

Cheers
Steve

[Bug_racer]

The stage 2 I fitted ran as high as 9.4 psi . VF now make a stage 3 and there is also a stage 3+ kit as well .

[qsilverza]

when you turn the ESP off does it stay off ? or does it kick back in ?

My ESP turns off but kicks back in, bloody dangerous if you ask me.

[FarQ]

The stage 2 I fitted ran as high as 9.4 psi . VF now make a stage 3 and there is also a stage 3+ kit as well .

Can these be fitted to the MkIV Bora 2.8l?

[Bug_racer]

There is one that was fitted in Melbourne somewhere

[zedub]

The stage 2 I fitted ran as high as 9.4 psi . VF now make a stage 3 and there is also a stage 3+ kit as well .

hmmm.. how much $$$ approximately...

[glidn]

Can these be fitted to the MkIV Bora 2.8l?

Yeah they make a 2.8 kit if you are interested.

And welcome abroad. And one very nice looking example of a R32.

[Treza360]

Out of interest which kit works on the Australian R32s? Is it the Euro spec or the American spec kit or is it a hybrid of both? Also I take it that you've got the GIAC ecu upgrades as well? Was that a similar deal as with the kits above or another custom deal?
Sorry for all the questions and welcome again.
Cheers,
Trent

[GoLfMan]

welcome aboard mate, good stuff, there should be more charged R32's!
must be a nice drive!