![]() 07/28/2017 at 23:27 • Filed to: TheDutchTexan, Car Review, Volkswagen, Golf R | ![]() | ![]() |
I wonder how many times I have stated “I love this hobby”. I am just going to state it again... I love this hobby!
I don’t actively go after people to review their cars. I can’t bank on YouTube stardom like other automotive YouTubers and it just makes me feel awkward. I’ll let people know that I would if they offered but I keep it at that.
Enter Sherwin. Owner of an awesome 2017 Golf R with a mod list longer than many elementary school books. He contacted me a few months ago to see if I was interested, and naturally I was. It is only the hottest hatch I could dream of getting my hands on. All wheel drive, APR Stage 2 tuned and a bunch of attitude. As a car reviewer this is about as good as it gets in the hot hatch world!
Verdict? The video speaks for itself. But I loved it and would if I could.
![]() 07/29/2017 at 00:01 |
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There’s still some life in the 2.0TSi to go.
Skoda Superb Mk3 2.0TSi, 520ps/512hp.
The rear ‘TDi Greenline’ badges are a ‘sleeper’ joke.
FULL UPGRADE LIST
Summer wheels
Autec Wizard 8x18 ET45 5x112 70 Anthracite + Michelin Pilot Supersport 235/45R18 94 Y ZR
Winter wheels
Team Dynamic ProRace 1.2 17x7 + Goodyear Ultragrip Performance Gen-1 XL 215/55 R17 98 V
MRC remap (DSG+ECU)
NGK R7437-9 IRIDIUM Spark Plugs & 06J905110 (K-revision) Coils
TTE525 turbo & LEYO Atmospheric Dump Valve ( VRS Performance )
Forge Intercooler
Autotech Uprated fuel pump
034 Motorsport Billet Aluminium MQB Dogbone Mount Insert
Paddle shift Extenders
Racechip Throttle Response Box
Eibach 30mm lowering springs (tracking done by STS tyres )
Eibach anti-roll bars (front & rear)
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Racing Line brake lines
BCS (Powervalve) Downpipe with 5.5 inches sports cat
RS Fabrications Custom cat-back exhaust - resonated
VWR 600 Air Intake
Turbo technics large bore intake hose and bell mouth
Front and Rear Black Badges
![]() 07/29/2017 at 01:18 |
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Oeh! I like that one! Sadly there are no Skoda’s or Seat’s for that matter stateside! Always loved the styling of those!
![]() 07/29/2017 at 05:43 |
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True, though it shows how resilient the VW 2.0TSi engine is.