Tarmac's Golf R Build, Pics & Vid

[team_v]

Well traction control is turned off with a 2 second hold and stability control with a 5 or so sec hold. Its a MY12 so its the updated version. Stability control is so fricken annoying. Im glad i can turn it off. The thing is never REALLY turned off. I believe there is a fail safe at some point. At the end of the day its just a safety thing but its annoying if you are driving hard. People should learn to drive without them as thats the only way they will know what there car is capable of. How did they do it 20 years ago? By feel and mad skills.

Okay, good to know yours is the updated system.
I know when driving in Forza it is a lot easier to know what is happening with all assists off otherwise it kicks in and throws the car around.

Just imagine how they would have felt driving around Lakeside in those old XB Falcons

[Water Boy]

Thats some very healthy power there. And good to see your cars has 3 pedals.

Suspension upgrades next?

[GoLfMan]

good to see someone do the work on their R themselves! Good stuff mate,

also props for it being Manual.

[VWindahouse]

Thats some very healthy power there. And good to see your cars has 3 pedals.

Suspension upgrades next?

Lol my thoughts exactly! There is a lot to said for old school manual drivers of performance cars these days.

Anyway HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Ben, got enough f**king power there dude??? Can't wait for Sunday to see if you can actually jump into another time dimension by the end of the straight

[Tarmac]

Thats some very healthy power there. And good to see your cars has 3 pedals.

Suspension upgrades next?

Pretty happy with it at the moment. Bigger Turbo is next. The suspension stock is pretty good especially with ACC although the spring doesnt seem to be quite matched to the shocks when on sport mode. But cant have it all i guess. Sway bars would be a better thing to have first. Oh yes, and manual FTW. There is no other way. I drove both, and the DSG was amazing, it really is a good bit of engineering but when i drove the manual it really made me smile. The DSG is quicker in a straight line, no question. But straight lines are boring

good to see someone do the work on their R themselves! Good stuff mate,

also props for it being Manual.

I usually try and do everything myself. I trust myself more than most mechanics. At least i can take my time and get it done right. Im doing a few other peoples cars now too. Manual or nothing

Lol my thoughts exactly! There is a lot to said for old school manual drivers of performance cars these days.

Anyway HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Ben, got enough f**king power there dude??? Can't wait for Sunday to see if you can actually jump into another time dimension by the end of the straight

haha thanks man. Power is ok, planning for more soon. It has a huge amount of torque and is really good at accelerating out of corners on hill climbs etc. The K04 spools quickly. It holds 20 psi all the way to the redline but the weener turbo has no more puff than that.

I tried jumping into another time dimension once before and it was a real pain in the ass to get back. I was fair dizzy after too

[BLAKROC]

500nm of torque! Win!! Nice work mate.

[Tarmac]

500nm of torque! Win!! Nice work mate.

Thanks Mate. Im stoked ......for now. Slightly bored. Think i need to drive a bog stock gti or something so i realize what ive got.

[VWindahouse]

Hmmmmmm, maybe make it a little more interesting again with water/meth and some sick lightweight rims

[Tarmac]

Hmmmmmm, maybe make it a little more interesting again with water/meth and some sick lightweight rims

Dont be silly i have Nos already

[Bflat]

Dont be silly i have Nos already

RPF1.

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[Rob_R]

Tarmac, epic build mate. Love the fact you took on the build yourself.

[Tarmac]

RPF1.

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Reeally?

Tarmac, epic build mate. Love the fact you took on the build yourself.

Thanks man. Can do anything with a few tools and a weekend on axle stands

[Tarmac]

Ok so im currently in talks and figuring out how to install a GTX2863R Turbo into the car. New manifold, New turbo of course, high flow charge oulet pipe, coolant lines, oil lines, intake adaptor elbow. Tune. 250awkw. Fun.

This Banana guy rocks out with his C*ck out.

[team_v]

Ok so im currently in talks and figuring out how to install a GTX2863R Turbo into the car. New manifold, New turbo of course, high flow charge oulet pipe, coolant lines, oil lines, intake adaptor elbow. Tune. 250awkw. Fun.

This Banana guy rocks out with his C*ck out.

Sounds like it is going to be a powerhouse, migt even beat that Commondore ute on the straight!
Unfortunately the heavier weight and the AWD is always going to make it feel more tame than it really is.

I agree with the RPF1 motion, but think you may need to do some kilo shedding (remove rear seats, spare tyre etc etc) to make it more agile/nimble?

[Tarmac]

Sounds like it is going to be a powerhouse, migt even beat that Commondore ute on the straight!
Unfortunately the heavier weight and the AWD is always going to make it feel more tame than it really is.

I agree with the RPF1 motion, but think you may need to do some kilo shedding (remove rear seats, spare tyre etc etc) to make it more agile/nimble?

i was the same speed as that V8 ute but couldnt get past him. Not quite understanding the tame and agile comments? The car weighs 1500kg and for a street car thats pretty good. It feels great, sure i could take the interior out but whats the point for 1 day here and there. The best thing i will do in the future apart from the above is weight on the wheels and brake upgrade. Just the brake upgrade alone sheds a fair bit of unsprung weight.