My new mk7 R

[Lito]

Crazy to think that a hatchback with 340kw ATW goes to an event like that and is being chopped left, right and centre. Modern performance cars have become so fast, plus the amount of money that these roll racers spend on performance mods is insane. I watch some of the roll racing videos from Sydney (Eastern Creek) and unless you have 600+ kw then you have no chance. Twin turbo Lambos, twin turbo Audi R8's, heavily modified Supras, Skylines, Evo's etc etc. Unfortunately it's so unrealistic and out of reach for 99% of people.

But im glad you had fun anyway.

Yeah, it was quite a humbling experience lol. Was a still a lot of fun though and I don’t think it will be my last roll racing event. I’ll never be able to compete against the top guys but it still super enjoyable to go out and thrash your car without the worry of breaking the law. Will definitely try to reduce some weight and work on my brake boosting for the next one though

[Lucas_R]

Crazy to think that a hatchback with 340kw ATW goes to an event like that and is being chopped left, right and centre. Modern performance cars have become so fast, plus the amount of money that these roll racers spend on performance mods is insane. I watch some of the roll racing videos from Sydney (Eastern Creek) and unless you have 600+ kw then you have no chance. Twin turbo Lambos, twin turbo Audi R8's, heavily modified Supras, Skylines, Evo's etc etc. Unfortunately it's so unrealistic and out of reach for 99% of people.

But im glad you had fun anyway.

[Lito]

Went to roll racing on Saturday, got chopped by almost everything there but had a lot of fun and am keen to go again. Need to practice my brake boosting to get a better rolling launch though, lags a lot at 50km/hr in 2nd gear.

[Lito]

Track day photos look good - the car sits nicely on the suspension and wheels you have.

Nice upgrade on the exhaust. I don't know what it is with the xforce systems on the Golf's, but every one I have heard on a GTI or R just sounds awful. Very loud, no tone and sounds like a wet fart. Its like the automotive equivalent of a Harley Davidson sound. The IPE must be a nice upgrade in terms of sound and overall quality.

My only comment would be to get back under the car and loosen the clamps for the exhasut tips, twist the clamps 90 degrees so they are not hanging down, then retighten. That way they are both hidden visually, and not hanging down to potentially catch onto debris on the road etc.

yeah the x-force sounded absolutely terrible between 2k and 3k rpm, massive drone, it was especially bad driving on the highway. The IPE exhaust is such a nicer and quieter tone. I probably should switch the clamps around but even the way they are they aren’t the lowest point. Been a few months and haven’t scraped anything yet, need to take the back box off soon to permanently delete the valves so may mess with the clamps then.


Recently went a little silly on Ali express lol got some I take vents for the grill and some canards for the bumper. Not 100% sold on the canards but they are slowly growing on me haha. Time will tell if hey stay on

[Lucas_R]

Track day photos look good - the car sits nicely on the suspension and wheels you have.

Nice upgrade on the exhaust. I don't know what it is with the xforce systems on the Golf's, but every one I have heard on a GTI or R just sounds awful. Very loud, no tone and sounds like a wet fart. Its like the automotive equivalent of a Harley Davidson sound. The IPE must be a nice upgrade in terms of sound and overall quality.

My only comment would be to get back under the car and loosen the clamps for the exhasut tips, twist the clamps 90 degrees so they are not hanging down, then retighten. That way they are both hidden visually, and not hanging down to potentially catch onto debris on the road etc.

[Lito]

New cat back on the R. Found a good deal on an IPE exhaust on marketplace and replacedr the x-force. Sounds so much nicer, I would love to add a video but can’t unfortunately

[Lito]

Got some bbs lm reps a little while ago so I can get the rays refinished. They look nice but are almost twice the weight of the rays haha. Specs are 19x8.5 et38, I also repainted the centre caps bronze and white to match the car a bit better

[Lito]

Also installed a new gloss black grill and 034 dogbone inserts

[Lito]

Couple of pics from euro day a couple of weeks ago. Also installed a new boost gauge and rear diffuser

[Lito]

Yeah it seems like a very high quality piece for sure, setting up the adjustable end links was a bit fiddly but got there in the end. I did take the haldex pump and and gave it a good clean, it wasn’t too dirty but the fluid was definitely due for a change. Snaking the wiring harness over the propshaft and getting it back into its clips is a massive pain in the ass haha.


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[Lucas_R]

The 034 swaybar is a nice upgrade over the factory hollow swaybar isn't it. They are very nice quality parts.

Did you clean the mesh screen filter thingy when you did your Haldex service? If not, it might be a good idea.

[Lito]

Received and installed my rear sway bar yesterday, also did a haldex and DSG service in preperation for euro day at lakeside on the weekend. Stayed up to 10.30pm finishing it off, so hopefully I didn’t forget to do any bolts up haha


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[Lito]

Washed the car a gave the exhaust tips a polish, it’s strange how the middle ones always get way dirtier than the outside ones, valves are always open. Should also have a stiffer rear sway bar coming in the next week or two as well


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[Lito]

Great day for a wash and hanging with the zoo haha


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[Lito]

That would haul with 340+ kw at the wheels. What a hoot. What turbo did you end up choosing?

It’s the garret powermax stage 2 g25-660 turbo


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