2016 Volkswagen Golf R
The Story
Since i was introduced to the VW/Audi world with my 2006 MK5 GTI, Ive always wanted a Golf R/R32. After about 9 years of daily driving my GTI, it reached a point in the build that I didnt want to drive it every day. So partially on an impulse & partially out of the need for a new daily driver, I began looking for Golf Rs for sale around my area. Only 3 were in the area, a black manual 2015 MK7 R, a white 2016 DSG MK7 R, and a black 2019 DSG MK7.5 R. The 7.5 R was just out of my budget, but luckily the other 2 were at the same dealer. After looking at both, I choose to testdrive the 2016 white DSG Golf R (it had less miles and the interior was in better shape). I came back a few days later to purchase it.
My 2016 Golf R MK7 with 85k on the odometer about 24h before Wookies in the Woods 2021. Immediately after pulling away from the dealer, I went to my buddys shop about 15min away (305vdub), and did a few upgrades to the engine & suspension. Then, I beat the everloving-shit out of my new MK7 R for 4 days straight on the Tail of the Dragon & the Blue Ridge Parkway.
When I purchased the MK7 R, it came with H&R sport springs, ECU and TCU tuned by APR, Konig Rennform wheels either Michelin PS4S tires, and a no-brand downpipe with the factory resonator removed. Before WITW 21 I installed a Racingline catchcan, Unitronic Aluminium Turbo Inlet Elbow, IE intake & Intercooler, and a Neuspeed 25.5mm rear anti-sway bar. Later, I did a hybrid turbo and supporting mods to get a bit more power.
I'm having my fun with the current setup (makes around 400hp+ on its 93file and around 450hp on ots e85 file), however when the engine blows, I'll either DAZA 2.5T 5cyl or VR550T swap the engine (haven't decided yet if I want a VR6T or a 5cyl turbo).
Vehicle Info
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Engine
2.0TSI MQB [EA888.4]
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Color
Oryx White
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Location
Coral Springs, FL
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Transmission
Automatic
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Drivetrain
AWD
Performance Modifications
- Littco L450 Hybrid IS38 Turbo
- Integrated Engineering MQB 2.0T Intake
- DO88 Performance 2.0T MQB Intercooler
- Milltek 3in Cat-Back Valved Non-Resonated
- ???brand 3in Catless Downpipe
- Racingline MQB Catchcan (modified)
- Unitronic Aluminium Turbo Inlet Elbow
- Rennline PC925 Battery Harness & Odyssey PC925 Battery
- Precision Raceworks Walbro 525 LpFp
- Precision Raceworks MQB 2.0T Multi-Port Injection Fuel Rail & 925cc injectors
- Autotech Upgraded HpFp Internals
- JXB Performance Driveshaft Carrier Upgrade
- Bilstein B16 Damptronic Coilovers
- SuperPro Aluminum Front Lower Control Arms
- Whiteline Roll-Control Ball-Joints
- Neuspeed 25.5mm Rear Anti-Sway Bar
- Neuspeed RSe11R Wheels 18x8 ET45 with Michelin PS4S 245/40/18 tires
- Stoptech Vented 340mm Front & 310mm Rear Rotors + EBC Racing RedStuff Pads
- 034 Motorsports Density Line Engine & Transmission Mounts
- Equilibrium Tuning MQB 2.0T Coil Pack Grounding Wire Kit
- Equilibrium Tuning MQB 2.0T Upgraded Charge Pipes & Turbo Muffler Delete
- Stërn Performance MK7 Clubsport Style Rear Seat Delete with CarbonFiber Brace + Net
- Wortec 2.0TSI Cast-Aluminium Upgraded Oil Pan
- Torqbyte PM4 LpFp Controller
- Bar-Tek DQ250 20Row DSG Cooler
- CTS-Turbo B-Cool Billet Oil & DSG Filter Housings
- Fluidampr 2.0T MQB Harmonic Damper Pulley
- Spulen DQ250 DSG Catchcan
- 034 Motorsports Billet Rear Anti-Sway Bar Endlinks
- 034 Motorsports Adjustable Front Anti-Sway Endlinks
- VeltSport MK7 Braided Front & Rear Brake Lines
- 034 Motorsports Billet Pendulum Arm Mount
- Cobb Access Port with EQT Custom Tunes (93file & E85 file) + DSG Tune
- Precision Raceworks MQB 2.0T Upgraded Fuel Lines
- Equilibrium Tuning 5 BAR TMAP & 4 BAR PUT Sensors
- TT-RS 8J Front Calipers with Vagbremtechnic carriers
Cosmetic Modifications
- Premium Deutsche Carbon Oettinger V2 MK7 Hatch Spoiler (painted)
- Black VW Emblems, fender badges, & "R" Hatch badge with Badgeskins & Klii Motorworks overlays/underlays
- OEM European MK7 GTI/R Taillights with sequential turn signals
- Sequential Mirrior Turn Signals
- Black Forest Industries Golfball-Style DSG Shift Knob (Black nappa leather & black) with Shift Boot (black nappa leather with white stitching)
- ECS Tuning MK7 Golf/GTI/R Aluminium Street Shield
- Leyo Motorsport MK7 Black Billet A/C & Radio Control Knobs
- S2T Black Billet Aluminium MK7 DSG Paddles
- CJM Industries Cobb AP Mount (defroster vent)
- OEM European MK7 Power-Folding Mirriors (with DAP)
- ECS Tuning Billet Rear Wiper Delete Plug
- Innovate Motorsports ECF-1 Ethanol Gauge + CJM Industries Single Gauge Pod
- Inbay MK7 Wireless Phone Charger
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