Did the Stage 1 reflash for the Beetle today

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
09/11/2015 at 19:45 • Filed to: None

I now fear it’s trying to kill me. And I love it!

DISCUSSION (30)

citizennick > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/11/2015 at 20:04

Tad more torque steer?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > citizennick
09/11/2015 at 20:15

A wee bit

citizennick > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/11/2015 at 20:17

throw some 255’s on there, you’ll be fine ;)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > citizennick
09/11/2015 at 20:34

Gonna have to. First and second have become useless! Lol

mazda616 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/11/2015 at 21:00

Man I really like these newer Beetles. We had a rental his past June in STL and it was great even though it was a total base model.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > mazda616
09/11/2015 at 21:06

Mine is a “Base” R-Line. They still come super well equipped, and they’re so good to drive. I always tell anyone that likes them to buy one. It’s the best way to keep VW making them and expanding the model.

PatBateman > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/11/2015 at 21:07

Needs more Hellcat.

blacktruck18 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/11/2015 at 22:38

I really like how the newer beetles look, how do you like it overall?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > blacktruck18
09/12/2015 at 11:39

It’s an amazing car. The seats, suspension, engine, features, all of it are the perfect blend of weekend sporty and daily driver livability. And its also a distinct car. You don’t see to many out there, and I like that a lot.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/20/2015 at 13:40

FINALLY!

took ya long enough! ;)

welcome to the tuned 2L TSI club, a club that I’m only a member of in heart right now, as the GLI is out of commission until further notice.

I’m guessing APR software?

do you like it?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/20/2015 at 15:38

I did do APR, and I love it! My car can’t get traction at WOT in first and second lol. Next 3 items on the list are tires, a stage 2 clutch, and an LSD lol

What’s going on with the GLI?!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/20/2015 at 21:10

A new bumper, exhaust and motor mounts because I got rear ended....

realistically speaking, probably nothing for awhile. I’ve put some $3k in to it at this point, and I’m pretty much done for now. If I had unlimited money, I’d get a stage 2 clutch, downpipe, catback from AWE, wheels & 245/40/18 tires, CAI, brakes, coilovers and sway bars.

But since I don’t I guess I gotta live with:

stage 1 tune, lowering springs, shifter cable bracket, Michelin Pilot A/S3's and a possibly damaged clutch....

and yep, I’m the same. no traction until third.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/20/2015 at 21:23

Which shifter cable bracket do you have? And how so you like it?

And I kind of like the whole idea of stage 1 type mods across the boardboard. I’ve started calling Reyes:

Project: DD

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/20/2015 at 21:59

I have the apr one, andit’s great. I would say get a short shifterwhile you’re at it though. it’s a good thing to have, I like it.

Also, if you’re doing suspension, and can afford it, go for H&R coilovers.It’s worth it

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/20/2015 at 22:13

My rear sway has really made all of the changes to the ride that I need. It eliminated a LOT of the roll without adding hardly any harshness

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/20/2015 at 22:15

I wanted moar low, and that’s why I got springs instead. dropped the car about an inch with the springs.

I’m hoping it’s not totaled after the rear end hit

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/20/2015 at 22:20

It would have to be a wicked hit for that to happen.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/21/2015 at 09:28

yeah... The C-pillar is bent a bit on the driver's side though. that's what scares me

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/21/2015 at 13:37

Jeez. That’s intense. How are you though? That sounds pretty brutal.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/21/2015 at 21:42

I’m mostly ok. my neck hurts a bit though, which is never fun...

also I’ve had a light headache and shoulder pain for the last few days

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/21/2015 at 21:44

Did you get checked out?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/21/2015 at 21:49

yeah. whiplash, and minor concussion

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/21/2015 at 22:14

Yikes!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/21/2015 at 23:43

yeah....

but hey! look on the bright side! it’s probably fine.

If it’s written off though, I’m pretty sure i'll go right back to the VW dealer, and get yet another one (if not something a bit faster)

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/22/2015 at 13:49

Jetta, Golf, Beetle, or Passat family?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/22/2015 at 21:01

Golf. Possibly the R variety.

Or I can go buy a used C63\E63 AMG, with the added pain of amile a gallon

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/22/2015 at 21:28

New R is almost as fast. If you get DSG and stage 1 it, it WILL be as fast.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/22/2015 at 22:48

heh, yeah...

I’m thinking 6M/T though, because I prefer it.

although... $32k on a 2009 E63 is a good idea.....

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
09/22/2015 at 23:09

Just remember, a cheap Mercedes ends up being a very expensive Mercedes. What about a Tiguan R-Line? They shuffled the lineup and they’re only like 30k now.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/22/2015 at 23:59

I’ll be honest, my primary concern in a car is it’s performance, then it’s style, then it’s reliability.

While a Golf R or a Tiguan is a cool car, I honestly would rather risk unreliability for more power, noise and style.

Odds are, i'll regret that decision within the year, but hey, might as well be a bit jalop about it while I can ;)