Audi Tuning | VW Tuning

H&R sent us a second set of coil-overs to test on the Golf R on Friday. After the first Test N’ Tune session we felt we could use something a little stiffer and the H&R RSS Club Sport coil-over kit is designed for the committed motorsport enthusiast who is willing to relinquish some ride comfort in return for ultimate handling performance. After installation we threw the Golf R on our alignment rack for corner-balancing before heading to the Test N’ Tune session on Saturday.

The stiffer suspension helped shave seconds off already good lap times so we are very pleased with the results, though we’d definitely not recommend the set-up for the typical street-driven car. We’re communicating our feedback with H&R and there’s talks of an Achtuning-exclusive coil-over kit that might offer a good balance for both street and track. Stay tuned…

The Hartmann HGTI-139 Wheel is now ON SALE – $200 ea!! This limited edition run of 18×8 +45 wheels are a perfect “upgrade” from the factory version with it’s wider specs and more aggressive offset! Click the image above and order today!!

The ACHTUNING VW Golf R is suited up and ready for this weekend’s test n’ tune session. Equipped with StopTech’s “Sport” brake upgrade (slotted rotors/street performance pads/stainless-steel lines) and Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels that are wrapped in Falken RT615s, we anticipate quite the performance from our all-wheel-driven, K04 equipped Golf, especially now that we’ve got the ECU tune and high pressure fuel pump from APR to back it up as well!!

The Hartmann Euromesh 4 wheels are 18×8 with a 45mm offset, and sit perfectly within the arches both front and back, offering plenty of room for the meaty RT615s.

We are proud to announce APR’s release of their 2.0T Tuning Package for the North American Volkswagen Golf R!  The Achtuning Golf R is already running the APR ECU upgrade and high-pressure fuel pump and we are quite impressed!!

Volkswagen Automotive Group’s 2.0T found in the Golf R is the world’s premiere 4 cylinder turbocharged engine and APR has developed a line of premiere performance enhancements to compliment VAG’s achievement. APR’s expertly recalibrated engine management upgrades and professionally engineered OEM replacement performance engine components result in an even more enjoyable, powerful and efficient operation with no loss of life or use. APR’s complete line of performance enhancements have been developed for the 2.0T to provide increases of 83 FT-LBS of torque and 79 HP with an APR ECU and Hardware upgrades.

APR’s Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Teams have built upon years of experience and unmatched accomplishments with VAG’s standard 200HP 2.0T FSI engine to develop new breakthroughs in drivability and performance enhancement for the Golf R 2.0T which comes with 273HP.  APR has been able to fully realize the upgrades VAG provided in increased engine durability, efficiency and performance to deliver a tuning program that is the culmination of 9 years of research and development and unparalleled in the performance aftermarket.

APR Golf R ECU Upgrade Stages

The APR Stage I ECU Upgrade is an ODB-II ECU upgrade that not only gives you higher peak numbers of 306 horsepower and 293 ft-lbs of torque, but also gains of up to 38 horsepower and 34lb-ft throughout the power band!

APR’s ECU Upgrade is the best power per dollar modification for the 2.0T and gives it just the extra edge these cars lack from the factory without pushing the limits. With factory like smoothness and drivability APR’s ECU Upgrade will fill the void in an otherwise excellent car.

Dyno Graph

More Power Figures:
Measured Power at the Wheels
Gain over stock

All APR Software is available for 91 (R+M)/2, 93 (R+M)/2, 100 (R+M)/2, 95 RON, 98 RON and 104 RON fuel grades.

With the addition of an APR High Pressure Fuel Pump, APR’s Stage I+ ECU upgrade offers large gains in midrange torque and horsepower. An additional 55 ft-lbs of torque and 55 horsepower over stock is on tap.

Dyno Graph

More Power Figures:
Measured Power at the Wheels
Gain over stock

At these impressive power levels, the Golf-R demands an intake system that allows the turbocharger to breath more freely. With the addition of an APR Intake System, staggering gains of 83 ft-lbs of torque and 79 horsepower over stock were achieved. An impressive 338 ft-lbs of torque and 335 HP will transform the Golf-R into an AWD super car with only minor updates!

Dyno Graph

More Power Figures:
Measured Power at the Wheels
Gain over stock

As always, APR’s Stage I+ ECU upgrade is a free upgrade for all existing APR Stage I customers.

APR Stage II requires an APR RSC Exhaust System and is a free upgrade for all existing APR Stage I or I+ customers. More information and power figures will be available once their new exhaust system is released!

APR Stage II+ requires an APR RSC Exhaust System and an APR High Pressure Fuel Pump. APR Stage II+ is a free upgrade for all existing APR Stage I, I+ or II customers.

APR Stage III Software is included with our world renowned APR Stage III Turbocharger Systems. APR is currently verifying their Stage III Turbocharger Systems for the US market and will have more information soon!

Price:
$599

Flashing Method:
APR Direct Port Programming. Flashed through the OBD-II port. No soldering, No opening or removing the ECU.

More Questions?
Phone: 425 895 0000
Email: sales@achtuning.com

As a club sponsor, we’d like to help get the word out. This is something EVERYONE should do!!

For the novice driver and the experienced veteran this event will have something for everyone!

For our high performance drivers school we will put students (teens and adults) through a litany of exercises designed to help you become a better driver, more able to deal with extreme situations with ease, and more comfortable on your daily commute as well. Walking you through these exercises are Audi Club instructors who will make you feel at ease while learning things that one day might save your life. You will have hands on experience in your car and there will be multiple short discussion sessions where things learned on the course will be discussed in detail. Towards the end of the day students will be taken out to our low speed autocross course should they choose and get to drive a timed lap that will test what you learned all day in real time with only time consequences when you make a mistake. See the more detailed description of this event and register atwww.audiclubnw.motorsportreg.com. You must pre-register to attend this event.

For our more experienced drivers we will have a full, very large autocross utilizing portions of the Monroe Speedway racetrack. This will be a very unique autocross with the camber of the track being used for the additional challenge that creates. The huge figure 8 oval will be used for the majority of the course. We are limiting registrations to 30 cars so there will be plenty of runs. Bring plenty of gas. In the afternoon there will be at least four high end instructor sessions where lines at Pacific Raceways and Portland International raceway will be discussed as well as some technical sessions where car alignment, tire pressures, and other car related things will be discussed. All included in the basic entry fee. See more information about this and register at www.audiclubnw.motorsportreg.com

For those who just want to partake in the afternoon technical sessions there is also an opportunity to just sign up for those. Audi Club North America membership is required for entry into these sessions and you must register on the www.audiclubnw.motorsportreg.com website. Members get into these talks for FREE.

Audi’s are not required for this or any portion of University of Quattro so feel free to invite friends and co-workers to this event. ACNA membership is not required for either the Drivers Education (exercises or autocross) or the full autocross.

ACHTUNING is now stocking StopTech’s new STR 600 and STR 660 brake fluid, high performance DOT4 fluids engineered to optimize brake system performance at high operating temperatures, and compatible with modern ABS and other vehicle dynamic control systems.

StopTech STR-600 Synthetic Brake Fluid (500ml): $16.99

• Typical Dry Boiling Point 594 Degrees F (312 Degrees C)
• Typical Wet Boiling Point 404 Degrees F (206 Degrees C).
• Minimum Wet Boiling Point 383 Degrees F (195 Degrees C).
• Conforms to and exceeds U.S. FMVSS 116 (§ 571.116)

StopTech STR-660 Synthetic Brake Fluid (500ml): $27.99

• Typical Dry Boiling Point 622 Degrees F (328 Degrees C)
• Typical Wet Boiling Point 404 Degrees F (206 Degrees C).
• Minimum Wet Boiling Point 383 Degrees F (195 Degrees C).
• Conforms to and exceeds U.S. FMVSS 116 (§ 571.116)

Click either image above to be directed to the online catalog for instant ordering and check out the details.

Pictures were taken today of the H&R front and rear sway bars installed on our Golf R project, as well as the Premium coil-overs we’re running to show where the adjustment perches sit…

We then took the opportunity to test-fit some H&R wheel spacers to check fitment and clearances with the different sizes H&R offers.  We are happy to report the hub-centric 8mm (HR162555716) and 10mm (HR20255571A/B) spacers fit over the factory hubs just fine. On the stock wheels, we would suggest a 5mm front and 10mm rear H&R wheel spacer for a “mildly” aggressive look or 10mm front and 12mm rear spacers for the more aggressive look, as seen below:

… And compared to stock:

Take that info with a grain of salt, as ride height will certainly be a factor when deciding wheel spacer widths. 

Then,  a short test-fit of the Hartmann G5 Wheels on the Achtuning Golf R was performed to get an idea of what our 19s look like – FANTASTIC, if we say so ourselves!  The wheels are 8″ wide with a 45mm offset and we wrapped them with 235/35-19 Falken FK452, shown below without any wheel spacing.  The “stance” is fairly aggressive and looks just right! Though I might suggest a 225/35-19 for those who plan to run a bit lower than this.

… Keeping the momentum going, we’re getting started on the StopTech Sport Kit upgrade!

While we have APR looking into a few details prior to software upgrades, we are wasting no time with the Achtuning VW Golf R and getting right down to business with the suspension! Our Achtuning VW (Mk5) Jetta 2.5L had up until now been running the H&R Premium coil-over kit taken from the Achtuning A3, which has been down for the count while it awaits an APR Stage 4 motor. We’re then going to throw the stock Golf R suspension on the Jetta for now.

H&R also sent us an RSS Club Sport coil-over kit to put on the A3 but more about that later… It’s Golf R time!  The H&R Premium coil-over kit is now installed on the Achtuning Golf R.  The Achtuning “Signature” ride height is a mild drop leaving roughly a finger-to-two-finger gap between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender. These are just after installation so we anticipate a small amount of spring settling to occur.

And if any of you Mk5 Jetta guys are wondering where you’d sit after installing Golf R suspension, look here:

The Achtuning VW Golf R has finally arrived and here she sits (for a very short period) in stock form, a perfect blank canvas for us to start from. A short cruise around the area put a smile on my face. Though it isn’t as quick as our Achtuning A3 currently equipped with the APR K04 kit, software should easily bring it back to the power level we would expect. Cornering feels fantastic and the Golf R goes in the direction you point it without hesitation. Though the car feels great in stock form, we’re already anxious to get started on this project! Here are a couple more pictures taken shortly after delivery…

The rest of the images can be found here.

We are happy to have heard from our friends at University Volkswagen about an early arrival of the next Achtuning project car – a Volkswagen (Mk6) Golf R!  The 2.0T FSI combined with all wheel drive in Volkswagen’s popular hot hatch has been a much anticipated addition to the Achtuning fleet.  Quality performance products from APR, H&R, & StopTech are IN STOCK and we cannot wait to get started with the new project.  Stay tuned here as well as on our Facebook page for updates to this project and check out the online store for these same parts for your Volkswagen Golf R!