[LoyalSage]

For those who choose to follow this thread, I will be documenting all modifications and maintenance performed. I will do my best to provide as many visuals, how to's and product reviews as possible.

Cars of the past:

• 2004 MKIV R32
  
• 2008 MKV GTI
  
• 2008 MKV R32
  

The Current Ride:

• 2012 MKVI Golf-R
  
• Candy White
  
• 4 door
  
• Navigation, Moonroof and Kessy
  
• Front bumper intact (no plate)
  

Acquired on 08/10/2013 with 9,016:

Current Modifications:

• deAutoKey VW Silicon Key Cover - Purchased From deAutoKey - Visuals & Notes
  
• 3M VentureShield Clear Bra - Installed By AutoProFilms - Visuals & Notes
  
• 60% tint on windshield and front windows
  
• 35% tint on rear windows and moonroof
  
• OEM LED Tail Lights / Tinted / No Rear Fog - Purchased From Peteski - Visuals & Part Numbers - Coding How To
  
• Tyrolsport Shifter Bracket Bushings - Visuals
  
• 42DD Shifter Cable Bushings - Visuals & Notes
  
• HPA Short Throw Shifter Front/Back - Visuals & Notes
  
• Neuspeed RSe12 Light Weight Wheels (Gun Metal)
  
• OEM EU Springs - Purchased From parts.com - Visuals & Part Numbers - Notes & Impressions
  
• P3cars Vent Integrated Digital Boost Guage (In Vent, No Analog)
  

VAG-COM tweaks:

• Comfort Turn Signal Count = 5
  
• Coming Home Lights = 30 seconds
  
• Steering Wheel Push-To-Talk button = Mute
  

Service & Maintenance:

• 10k Service @ 10,018 Miles
  
• Oil Change @ 15,044 Miles - Parts & Notes
  

For Sale:

• P3cars Vent Integrated Digital Boost Gauge
  
• OEM LED Tail Lights (Tinted/No Fog)
  
• Yakima Whispbars
  

 

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[skibum525]

Do you find the 60% on the windshield helps keep out some of the heat, or is it pretty much just for looks?

 

[SOFLA]

Do you find the 60% on the windshield helps keep out some of the heat, or is it pretty much just for looks?

Yes it does. My buddy did 60% on is gf CC. She didn't even notice visual wise but noticed it was cooler. I went with 35% on my windshield.


Op, moar pics

 

[LoyalSage]

Do you find the 60% on the windshield helps keep out some of the heat, or is it pretty much just for looks?

Today was the first day that I left it in the sun while at work. I can definitely say that my MKV R that did not have the windshield tinted ran hotter when I got into it at the end of the day.

I don't have enough experience to say for sure, but based on the little time I have had it, yep, it helps :thumbup:

Yes it does. My buddy did 60% on is gf CC. She didn't even notice visual wise but noticed it was cooler. I went with 35% on my windshield.


Op, moar pics

There we go! Confirmation that I am not :screwy:

I added a couple more for ya :beer:

 

[LoyalSage]

10/16/13 - deAutoKey VW Silicon Key Cover

I decided I did not want the R key fob to end up like all the other ones... So I did a little research on available protection and found few options. I ended up ordering one of the most inexpensive options from deAutoKey, for $7.99 they shipped me their silicon cover:

Pros:

• Many color options
• Good fit
• Not sticky, easy to get in and out of pockets
• Cheap
• Prompt shipping

Cons:

• Is a bit flappy on the key side
• For Kessy fobs like ours an option with no key slit would be nice

 

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10/17/2013 - 3M VentureShield - Auto Pro Films

Today Rob of Auto Pro Films applied 3M VentureShield to the R. For best results, we chose to go custom instead of a kit. Items covered:

• Full Hood
• Full Bumper
• Full Fenders
• Headlights
• Mirror Caps
• Door Strips (All 4)
• Cargo Area

Shop eye candy - 1967.5 Datsun Roadster.

 

[LoyalSage]

08/29/2013 - Received OEM EU Springs - Parts.com

4-door Front OEM EU Springs:

Part Number: 1K0 411 105 JG

Paint Code: 1 yellow - 1 white - 1 orange

Springs:

Front springs cannot stand right side up on their own. Paint code is reversed in this photo.

4-door Rear OEM EU Springs

Part Number: 1k0 511 115 HS

Paint Code: 1 blue - 1 pink - 2 brown

Springs:

And the entire family together:

Front springs cannot stand right side up on their own. Paint code is reversed in this photo. Rear springs OK.

 

[hussdog426]

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[notavr]

FV-QR

nice

 

[LoyalSage]

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nice

Thanks dudes :thumbup:

 

[Candy Coated]

looking good :thumbup:

 

[AmishR]

Wish I could do any notable tint on my windshield... around here they would have a field day giving me tickets.

 

[asiantrick]

Nice to see another CW R in Cali!!:thumbup:

 

[LoyalSage]

looking good :thumbup:

Thank you sir.

Wish I could do any notable tint on my windshield... around here they would have a field day giving me tickets.

Man, I am worried about that to tell you the truth, but what I do is open the moonroof cover all the time while driving to let light in, this really makes things look lighter from the outside.

Nice to see another CW R in Cali!!:thumbup:

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