Mitch's Golf R 7.5 Special Edition

[MitchT84]

Hey Mitch! Was browsing the forums and came across your mean R! Thought I'd say hello to a fellow local R owner. Very jealous of the Akra exhaust you got there! How you finding the Stage 1 ? Mine came with a Stage 1 and really couldnt picture how one would drive without it, Im already tempted to go stage 2. p.s. Still have that CTS Res delete for sale by anychance ?

Hey Jordzz,

Difference between stock and stage 1 is night and day. Unfortunately the res delete is sold. I do have the 034 dogbone motor mount still for sale which is an amazing upgrade. Willing to take any offers on that. I’ll go stage 2 when this COVID business sorts itself out as I feel the little motor could breathe a little better. If you haven’t done already the lowered springs and swaybar are a very worthwhile upgrade.


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[MitchT84]

New addition yesterday. 034 Motorsport X34 front air cooler thingy. Looks a treat. 034 Motorsport downpipe installed today. Getting stage 2 tuned as we speak. She’s a bit louder.





I was actually amazed at how big the stock cat is. And what a bitch it is to get out. Do not attempt this on your driveway.


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[MitchT84]

Update. Took it for a drive this afternoon after the APR stage 2 high torque update. I decided to be a douche bag and get the crackle and pop file. Actually glad I did at this stage. The APR crackle tune isn’t as over the top like others I have heard. Driving in race mode makes me smile. Torque and power comes on way earlier, the stage 1 high torque file has a lot of punch but now after giving this a whirl with the down pipe the turbo feels free to breathe, power delivery is so much smoother. Definitely not the hit you get going from stock to stage 1 but a very decent upgrade and something I felt could be improved over stage 1. The 034 Motorsport down pipe is a top quality piece of kit. Fit perfectly. It’s definitely louder with the Akrapovic exhaust but a good throaty louder if that makes sense. I’ll do some more testing and see how it goes. I was getting 3.5 seconds 0-100 at stage 1 level. Will be interesting to see what it gets now. Back to the crackle and pop file. In normal mode the crackles and pops disappear which is perfect. So far so good.


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[Trentm]

Hi Mitch who does all the work on your car, I'm in Adelaide as well.

[MitchT84]

Hi Trent. I’ve done 99% of it myself. Angas Mitchell Automotive at Edwardstown did the downpipe and all my servicing. Have got many other VW’s I get serviced through him as well (work vehicles). Knows his stuff, does a fantastic job. I went through many mechanics before I found him. Have been going there for years now. Specialises in VW’s/Audi’s and other Euro makes. Highly recommend.


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[MitchT84]

Updated list of upgrades:

034 Res Delete
034 Billet Dogbone insert.
034 Billet + spherical dogbone mount.
034 Dynamic Lowering springs.
034 Rear sway bar.
034 Rear spherical sway bar links.
034 Density line engine and transmission mounts.
034 Turbo muffler delete.
034 Carbon open top intake.
034 Carbon air intake front thingo.
034 Downpipe
Wagner Tuning competition intercooler.
Rally Armor mud flaps.
Ferodo Performance Brake Pads DS2500 (from memory)
P3 Gauges digital gauge.
CTS Turbo inlet.
GFB DVX Diverter Valve
APR Stage 2 high torque tune.
APR TCU tune.
Racing line paddle shift replicas.
VW TCR rear spoiler.
Michelin PS4’s.
+ a few OBD11 tweaks.
Fire Extinguisher @ passenger seat foot well.

I’m finally very happy with the car. Hasn’t missed a beat (touch wood)


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[veew]

Where did you go for the APR and TCU tunes?


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[MitchT84]

Where did you go for the APR and TCU tunes?


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German Auto for the APR tunes. I’m quite certain Stage 2 APR is no longer available.


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[Trentm]

Hi Trent. I’ve done 99% of it myself. Angas Mitchell Automotive at Edwardstown did the downpipe and all my servicing. Have got many other VW’s I get serviced through him as well (work vehicles). Knows his stuff, does a fantastic job. I went through many mechanics before I found him. Have been going there for years now. Specialises in VW’s/Audi’s and other Euro makes. Highly recommend.


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Thanks Mitch, good to know a decent, reliable mechanic.

[amunra]

I’m quite certain Stage 2 APR is no longer available.


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why is that ?... blew too many engines?