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    Sticky: Well said on the description of stage 1 to 2....

    Well said on the description of stage 1 to 2. Also the better exhaust note and induction sounds make car much more fun. Regarding long gevity I'm APR stage 2 and been stage 1/2 tuned since Dec 2014....
  2. I think mine is just collecting dust under my...

    I think mine is just collecting dust under my stairs. I'm located in melbourne though.
    Check (if you live in usa): Weekly Circulars, or IGA Catalogue.
  3. Those ones look great for the price. I really...

    Those ones look great for the price. I really like the look and feel of the ones I have but haven't really driven car enough to test out what you found. I'm barely driving the R at present maybe once...
  4. Couple small mods installed- DSG paddle extensions and Black out strips on Cadiz rims

    https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/04/0C2009C50A0746BCAC7443F48BA64C50thumbjpe-1.jpghttps://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/04/D431BD66F9DC40E8B7F7809A4D...
  5. [QUOTE=BenT;1313069]I got an MY19.5 R with...

    [QUOTE=BenT;1313069]I got an MY19.5 R with Dynaudio, tint and black mirror caps for $54990 back July. So it should be possible now too.


    Ben, That's a great deal and the exact set up I would go...
  6. Thanks mate, looking forward to it. It's to...

    Thanks mate, looking forward to it. It's to replace wife's leased S3. My Stage 2 MK7R not going anywhere in a hurry. Way too nice to drive. Bit later in year will add Eibach springs as next mod and...
  7. Spot on, I'm Vic Pol and been in 18 yrs. We just...

    Spot on, I'm Vic Pol and been in 18 yrs. We just got our EB signed off last month so a slight pay rise and higher penalty allowances. I can accept the dangers in the job normally as they only affect...
  8. I just ordered yesterday a new M135i close to...

    I just ordered yesterday a new M135i close to fully optioned RRP$80k for $59k through leasing. They get GST off in that price.

    I'd say June would be perfect time to buy as low sales with Covid 19...
  9. I had my water pump/thermostat replaced out of...

    I had my water pump/thermostat replaced out of warranty by VAG specialist and I think it was around $1500+ installed as it’s a 4-5hr job and parts.

    Battery I replaced last year and think it was...
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    Sticky: I has soudaktor rattle too, switched it off and...

    I has soudaktor rattle too, switched it off and fixed. Regarding fuel usage My wifes s3 with 7sp has averaged 8.1L 100 km over 25k km in 13 months. So I'd assume all your fuel usages will drop once...
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    My Haldex started to show signs of failing at...

    My Haldex started to show signs of failing at around 35k km. Traction control coming on whenever taking off fast 5k rpm+ in first I firstly assumed it was my tyres which were getting bald. The water...
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    Flat6, I think at 100km/h the 6sp sits around...

    Flat6, I think at 100km/h the 6sp sits around 2200 rpm in the 7Sp its around 1800. I'm not surprised you got APR tuned one it's massive difference over stock.

    I was going to post before advising...
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    Sticky: 7R- I believe he's right about 45k haldex...

    7R- I believe he's right about 45k haldex service. I had mine done at 3rd service at 30k km.

    I paid $170 for scan to tell me it's haldex pump fault and needed replacing. Quoted $1400 by VW to...
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    Sticky: I've posted on few other forums but thought I'd...

    I've posted on few other forums but thought I'd add update about car here. I have just had to replace Haldex pump. I was having slippage and traction control kicking on and hard acceleration off mark...
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    Sticky: Congrats Andrew, that's awesome deal!!

    Congrats Andrew, that's awesome deal!!
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    Sticky: I'd say that's fantastic price 15+% off. I'd push...

    I'd say that's fantastic price 15+% off. I'd push for 49,999 and hand them credit card for deposit which I'm sure they won't want to lose sale over $500. These grid editions are fantastic bang for...
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    Hmm afterthought- how much would stage 2 cost...

    Hmm afterthought- how much would stage 2 cost me?[/QUOTE]

    My advice would be go get custom tune done "stage 1" with inlet pipe and intake or intake box modified. If you want any nice induction...
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    Re haldex issues generally at worst it's haldex...

    Re haldex issues generally at worst it's haldex pump which is about $1000 to fix. Mine is slightly playing up now when taking off fast in Race mode top end power 5k+ rpm in first gear the traction...
  19. Thread: DQ250 vs DQ380

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    I've driven my 7R both stock and with DSG tune...

    I've driven my 7R both stock and with DSG tune and also both 6sp in a S3 and now FL S3 with 7sp and in stock forms I would say that the DQ381 is far superior, especially in dynamic/sports mode it's...
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    I'd suggest to wait as long as you can to around...

    I'd suggest to wait as long as you can to around 12 months or 10k km in that time car should have shown any warranty issues.

    In saying that I only lasted about 6 months and 5k km on my Mk7 R back...
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    Sticky: APR crackle map is good but you need to be stage...

    APR crackle map is good but you need to be stage 2 and to get the full effect yourself in car need either full TBE or DP with Res delete. Just DP alone is too quiet in car IMO. I had that and then...
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    Sticky: I'm no expert so I believe you. All I know is...

    I'm no expert so I believe you. All I know is that we paid $66k for s3 sedan privately on car that was about 73k full price and leasing company got new one for $57k with full price of almost $78k.
    ...
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    Sticky: Those are very ave prices for sure. Maybe novated...

    Those are very ave prices for sure. Maybe novated lease get better price as pretax? But I got quoted $54k for DSG with DA. Even assuming full price of dynaudio and sunroof $2900 I probably looking at...
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    Sticky: Wally, I commented on your thread on UK forum...

    Wally, I commented on your thread on UK forum also. I test drove the m135i, s3, a250 and GTI back in 2014. I ended up getting the the Golf R in the end as price was $10k less than the S3 at the time....
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    Sticky: [QUOTE=kennyc;1251540]$1400 and then $55 for each...

    [QUOTE=kennyc;1251540]$1400 and then $55 for each wheel.
    So far, I would say it is well worth the money. My car used to get very dirty very quickly. Now, the dirt doesn't stick and doesn't get as...
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