Converting a Golf Sportwagen into a Golf R
This project was such a fun one for the guys back in the shop. We had a customer come in with a 2016 VW Golf Sportwagen looking to do some serious upgrades to get this Sportwagen running more like a Golf R. This vehicle came to us fully stock and in the photos below you can see a full breakdown of everything we did to get this baby decked out, and all within a week! Here’s a breakdown of all the modifications we did to this vehicle:
- APR IS38 Stage 3 ECU Tune
- IS38 Turbo Upgrade (OEM Golf R Turbo)
- Golf R Big Brake Kit (OEM Golf R Front Brakes)
- APR Cold Air Intake
- APR Secondary Air Intake Filter
- APR Turbo Inlet Pipe / Stage 2 Intake
- APR Silicone Coolant Hose
- APR Front Mount Intercooler
- Turbocharger Installation Kit
- EBC Red Stuff Brake Pad Set
- ECS Stainless Stain Brake Lines
- ST Performance Rear Sway Bar
- Neuspeed Sway Bar Endlinks
- 034 Motorsports Dogbone Mount
- Denso Spark Plugs
- Bilstein PSS10 Coilover Kit
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