Just got myself an R36 Passat

[basic]

Hello all!

I have just bought an 08 R36 Passat and still learning so much about it. I came from a B5 Audi A4 and this has so much more fruit than the Audi.
Already i am trying to see what i can do and add to it, im trying to get my head around upgrading my RNS510 but have hardware version 1T0 035 680A HW04 1020 so i cant tell what version i can bump it up to and where i find the maps to reload back on?
I have also read about taking out the center muffler and getting a slightly sportier sound from her.
Also been trying to toss up between finding a satin black front grill or vinyl wrapping the stock silver one and having the rims powdercoated gunmetal grey.
I dont seem to see many people with many mods to theirs?
Would love to hear some local R36 ideas and info over here!

[Creampuff]

Welcome mate,
the R36 is a fine car before any mods....enjoy!

[gareth_oau]

welcome aboard basic.

Modding an normally aspirated engine won't deliver as much as a turbo which is unfortunate, for example an exhaust and remap might get you another 20-30kW.

Before playing with your exhaust do lots of research, especially on youtube as what sounds good to one person might not appeal to you.

[robbie]

Welcome mate. Which body type of the R36 did you get? Sedan or Wagon. At the moment I am trying to convince a mate of mine to buy one as they are such an awesome car.

I know quite a few people who have mod their R36 Wagons and Sedans, so if your interested I will link you some photos and build threads.

Got any photos handy?

[basic]

Thanks, I got the Sedan. It does look like quite the sleeper which is good as I have enough troubles with my motorbike.

Yeah I guess the other issue is there doesnt seem to be a lot of support for these in Perth, mainly for Golfs instead.
I just managed to do the RNS510 firmware and maps upgrade from the Audio thread and that has worked a dream. My K&N just arrived from the US and ill pop that in. Next I think will be the exhaust suitcase delete, i might need to listen to some more videos but worst case ill get a new resonator put in if its too rough sounding. I wouldnt mind getting the ECU flashed sometime but I think that will wait till tax return time :)

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[RandomX]

awesome buy mate :)

may we ask how much?

[basic]

It was a ex lease car at my work and so I knew the owner before (who looks after his cars) and also that being on a lease it has a full service history. Managed to get it for what the business was going to trade it in for, a cool 25k :D

[illusnz]

Way too cheap
Excellent buy!!!

[LDTMartin]

Wow that is extreamly cheap!!! Mileage?

[Rolls]

Always loved the R36!
Would definitely get that one day!

[robbie]

You should be laughing at that price man, you picked it up for next to nothing IMO.

Keen to see some progressing pictures and reviews of your mods.