BUILD RedBeard’s 2018 GTI

[Jimbo]

I think this might jump up to the top of my next upgrade list. I’ve always thought the sound system on this car was shit, especially coming from the SVT Focus w/ factory sub.

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000051419B - Spare Tire Mount Subwoofer / Soundbox - Genuine Volkswagen Accessory

Our spare tire mount subwoofer creates a rich sound and boasts a five-channel Class AB amp with integrated digital sound processor, and a wide variety of customizable setups to match your listening preferences. The system works in conjunction with your vehicles existing speakers. The soundbox...

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This came stock in my Arteon. Pretty cool and sounds decent. On mine, it gives me a bass adjustment and a separate subwoofer adjustment in the EQ.

 

[blue-sun]

I've seen them for sale on VWVortex every now and again. I know some subs fit MK7.5's only and some are for the MK7s.

 

[RedBeard]

I've seen them for sale on VWVortex every now and again. I know some subs fit MK7.5's only and some are for the MK7s.

Yeah saw one on Facebook for $350 yesterday and reminded me that this was an option. Guy didn’t want to ship it though.

But I’d be ok with dropping the $600 for a decent audio upgrade that would retain 50% of its value when I want to sell. Would just need to find someone with the dongle or see if they dealer will program it for cheap since it takes all of 30 seconds to do.

 

[RedBeard]

Let the shopping begin…

 

[Mook]

 

[Jimbo]

 

[RedBeard]

 

[RedBeard]

Intercooler acquired as it’s a recommendation for the next purchase.

 

[IDAFC21]

Oh my yes.

 

[blue-sun]

Intercooler acquired as it’s a recommendation for the next purchase.

APR DTR or IS38 or other?

 

[RedBeard]

APR DTR or IS38 or other?

Just a turbo muffler delete…

 

[blue-sun]

Just a turbo muffler delete…

 

[RedBeard]

Yo, wtf… how are spark plus $59/each?

 

[Jimbo]

Yo, wtf… how are spark plus $59/each?

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Yeah, they're stupid expensive. But if you buy thru FCP Euro, they're free, minus shipping, going forward.

 

[RedBeard]

Was hoping for more of a sale on this for Black Friday but stayed the same price.

 

[blue-sun]

Was hoping for more of a sale on this for Black Friday but stayed the same price.

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Black Friday technically isn't until Friday. Wait and see if it goes on sale.

 

[RedBeard]

Black Friday technically isn't until Friday. Wait and see if it goes on sale.

Their sale is live already.

And it’s technically already on sale.

 

[blue-sun]

Get it at ECS and get "reward" on it.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-apr-parts/apr-dtr6054-direct-replacement-turbo-kit/t4100003~apr/

 

[blue-sun]

Their sale is live already.

And it’s technically already on sale.

OIC

 

[RedBeard]

Damn this thing is uuuuuge.

 

[Pro Stock John]

Nice, do you drag race this car?

 

[Mook]

Damn this thing is uuuuuge.

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It's because the stock IC is basically a piece of cardboard

 

[RedBeard]

Nice, do you drag race this car?

Nah, just a daily. Maybe hit High Plains Raceway next year for some laps.

 

[Mook]

It's because the stock IC is basically a piece of cardboard

Legit. Youre gonna laugh when you see it and then laugh harder when you pick it up.

 

[IDAFC21]

Focus ST was the same way. Made such a huge improvement ditching that POS stock IC