Focus RS
Oct 12, 2015, 09:21 PM
#1081
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
OK, so if the "canned tunes" worked well, why are you worried about a canned tune with an R?
The R can/should be able to put the power from an upgraded turbo down, and do it well. But your stuck with very few companies that put together s turbo kit, and a tune to go with it. APR is one, and it's expensive. And you're limited to the turbo they choose. There's no choices...
ok with me since i'm no longer lusting after a fors, but perhaps a new thread couldn't hurt?
Oct 13, 2015, 08:24 AM
#1085
Oct 13, 2015, 09:10 AM
#1086
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You can buy/assemble turbo kits for the car, but then you're stuck without a good tuning option. That's how it was with the GTI. I could have put a GTX2871r on it from ATP with their kit and some other parts, but then there would be no tune for it. The only option was to spend a lot more money with companies that offer both the turbo kit and a tune, like APR. But APR used a 2867, with their own exhaust and compressor housing specs, so their tune wouldn't work on say ATP's 2871 kit..
Oct 13, 2015, 09:32 AM
#1087
You can buy/assemble turbo kits for the car, but then you're stuck without a good tuning option. That's how it was with the GTI. I could have put a GTX2871r on it from ATP with their kit and some other parts, but then there would be no tune for it. The only option was to spend a lot more money with companies that offer both the turbo kit and a tune, like APR. But APR used a 2867, with their own exhaust and compressor housing specs, so their tune wouldn't work on say ATP's 2871 kit..
Oct 13, 2015, 10:40 AM
#1089
Airbags, $8,000 wheels, intakes and any OEM german parts that USDM versions don't get.
There are also some hardcore performance-centric owners as well, but it's a much smaller segment.
Oct 13, 2015, 01:51 PM
#1090
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Having spent some time on their forums because of my Golf R ownership I can say.... they spend a ton of money on mods, just like we do, but in a different way.
Airbags, $8,000 wheels, intakes and any OEM german parts that USDM versions don't get.
There are also some hardcore performance-centric owners as well, but it's a much smaller segment.
Airbags, $8,000 wheels, intakes and any OEM german parts that USDM versions don't get.
There are also some hardcore performance-centric owners as well, but it's a much smaller segment.
Oct 13, 2015, 04:59 PM
#1091
Self tuning for VW that works well and is affordable will be great. APR and all the canned tuned companies are engaged in a clutch destroying torque war, and overcharge like crazy for their products.
VW dealers are dire for sales right now given this $2k loyalty incentive among other things. Might be a good time to buy an R if any of you are in the market, lol.
VW dealers are dire for sales right now given this $2k loyalty incentive among other things. Might be a good time to buy an R if any of you are in the market, lol.
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