Post by hyde16 on Jul 15, 2015 12:42:59 GMT
The Jekyll & Hyde theme has long overshadowed my personality and now my latest project car. I have spent a lot of time on the threads learning the ins and outs of useable power, suspension setups, wheels & tires and cosmetic options. For my own build I needed to layout all options and label which upgrades fit into either category: “awesome daily driver” (low NVH, safe for the average driver) or “track car” (possibly higher NVH, stiffer, for experienced drivers). All too easily, we add parts that change our numb GTI’s to harsh, annoying rides that we end up hating over time.
I was personally looking for the “awesome daily driver”, striking a fine balance between a baby daycare shuttle during the week (JEKYLL) then the spirited mountain warrior on the weekends and an occasional HPDE track car (HYDE). I'm trying to increase some stiffness, correct or improve suspension geometry, improve traction, find the highest level of useable power and realize better overall response from driver input while limiting NVH, rattles and feeling beat up from long drives. This build thread is long overdue as I’ve been waiting to complete my build but we all know we are never done. I can now proudly say that I am K04 Club Member #87!
Media Coverage:
CarBuzz Reader's Ride, December 2013
CarBuzz Facebook Page Discussion
European Car Sweating the Details, Perfecting the VW GTI One Component At A Time, March 2015
Performance VW Built Not Bought, April 2014
Audio:
Cadence Amplifier
Digital Design Subwoofer
Supreme Sound Custom Slim-line Subwoofer Box / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Braking:
Audi TT-RS Brake Scoops / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Centric Posi Quiet Brake Pads
StopTech 310mm Rear Rotors & SS Brake Lines
StopTech 328mm ST-40 Front Brakes & SS Brake Lines / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Stoptech STR 600 DOT 4 Brake Fluid
TyrolSport Master Cylinder Brace / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
VW MK5 R32 Rear Brake Conversion
Chassis, Subframe & Suspension:
H&R Front 26mm & Rear 24mm Sway Bars
KW Automotive 30mm Rear Spring Spacers
Racingline (formerly VWR) Subframe Mount
ST Suspensions XTA Coilover Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Stern Rear Subframe Brace
SuperPro Performance Control Arm Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
TyrolSport Rear Hatch Brace
TyrolSport DeadSet Rigid Front Subframe Collar Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
TyrolSport DeadSet Rigid Rear Subframe Collar Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Unibrace UB
Vibra-Technics VAG455B Torque Link (Dogbone) Bushing
Whiteline Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushings / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Whiteline Sway Bar End Links / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Engine:
034Motorsport Catch Can Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
034Motorsport Street Density Engine Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
APR 2.0T TSI Boost Tap
APR 2.0T TSI K04 Conversion System / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
APR 2.0T Intercooler / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Aquamist HFS-4 Direct Port Injection System
Braille GU1R Green Lite Lithium Battery Combo / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Coolingmist 2.3 Gallon All in One Pro Tank Black
CoolingMist Solenoid for Aquamist Pre-Turbo Injection
DEI Reflect-A-Gold Heat Reflective Tape
Dimple Magnetic Engine Drain Plug / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Fluidampr TSI Crank Pulley / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
FourSeasonTuning Battery Bracket
GFB T9351 DV+ Diverter Valve Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
GruvenParts 2.0T Billet Intake Manifold Linkage Arm / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Ignition Projects (Okada) Ignition Coil Packs
ModshackTTuned Low Profile Engine Bay Trim
Neuspeed HI FLO Air Charge Pipe
Neuspeed HI FLO K04 Turbo Discharge Pipe
NGK BKR8EIX Iridium (2668) Spark Plugs
PTP Turbo K04 Lava Turbo Blanket / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
PTP Turbo Downpipe Lava Heat Wrap / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
SoCalPorting Turbo & Exhaust Manifold Port & Polish / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
SPM 3” Custom Turbo-back Exhaust
TyrolSport UG Aluminum Radiator / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Unitronic 2.0TSI Cold Air Intake System with custom AEM filter assembly / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
VW Golf R 3-Bar MAP Sensor
Engine Bay:
Audi R8 Oil Cap
Custom Painted Carbon Steel Grey Engine Cover
Eurocars Billet Fender Bolt Kit / Click Here for the thread discussion
Forge Motorsport Washer Bottle Filler
Porsche 991 Coolant Cap
PTP Turbo Firewall Blanket / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
PTP Turbo Underhood Shield / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
VW MK5 R32 Belly Pan
Exterior:
Custom Painted Carbon Steel Grey Side Markers
Custom Painted Silver Mirror Caps
Custom Painted Front Lip Spoiler
Custom Painted Exhaust Valance
Custom Powder Coated Black Rear Brake Calipers
Custom Powder Coated Black StopTech ST-40 Calipers / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Custom Tinted Rear Reflectors
deAutoKey CREE LED Fog Light Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
deAutoKey LED License Plate Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
deAutoKey LED Parking “City” Lights
deAutoKey LED Reverse Lights
deAutoKey LED Turn Signals
DeutscheAutoParts Exhaust Alignment Bushings / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
USP Motorsports RFB LED Puddle Light Kit (4-Door) / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
VW Chrome Valve Stem Caps
VW Front Lip Spoiler
VW Golf R LED Tail Lights
VW Highline Front Grille
Interior:
AWE Boost Gauge
deAutoKey Interior LED Lights / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
deAutoKey Rear Footwell LED Lights
deAutoKey Stainless Steel Seat Inserts
Double Apex Volkswagen USB Charger / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Double Apex Volkswagen Water Methanol Button / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
H3R Performance HG250B Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher
Podi Steering Column Pod for Aquamist HFS-4 Gauge
ProClip USA Car Mount & Phone Holder
Raceseng Slammer Shift Knob / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Redline Goods Perforated Leather Shift Boot
Rennline Fire Extinguisher Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Stinger RKCP12 Roadkill Foam Pad Sound Damping Kit
Stinger RKXTK Roadkill Trunk Kit
VW Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink
VW Dash Cubby
VW Euro Switch / Click Here for the thread discussion
VW Underseat Storage Trays
WeatherTech Digital Floor & Cargo Liners
Transmission:
034Motorsport Street Density Transmission Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Audi TT-RS Pressure Plate
BMC Short Throw Clutch Stop
DieselGeek Sigma 6 Speed Short Shift Kit
Dimple Magnetic Transmission Drain Plug
ECS Tuning MK6 GTI 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Peloquin’s Limited Slip Differential / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
TyrolSport Solid Shifter Bracket Bushing Kit (SSBB) / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
USP Motorsports 1st-2nd & 3rd-4th Steel Shift Forks / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
USP Motorsports Stainless Steel Clutch Line
VW (FSI, TSI & Euro TDI) Clutch Disk
VW “F” Version Throw Out Bearing & NLS 02Q Shims VW
VW MK4 GTI Metal Shifter Cable Bracket
Wheels & Tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 225/40/18 Tires
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 18"x8" ET40 Wheels
FUTURE ADDITIONS:
VW Blind Spot Mirrors
REMOVED:
42 Draft Designs Shifter Bushing Set - upgraded to TyrolSport Solid Shifter Bracket Bushing Kit (SSBB) / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
APR Stage 1 & 2 Carbonio Air Intake - upgraded to Unitronic 2.0TSI Cold Air Intake System with DEI Reflect-A-Gold Heat Reflective Tape / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Advanced German Technology 3000K Xenon Fog Lights - upgrades to deAutoKey CREE LED Fog Light Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
APR Stage 2 ECU Software - upgraded to the APR 2.0T TSI K04 Conversion System
ATE Super Blue 4.1 Brake Fluid - upgraded to ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid
Audi A3 S-Line Shift Knob - upgraded to Raceseng Slammer Shift Knob
Audi R8 Coil Packs - upgraded to Ignition Projects (Okada) Ignition Coils
Audi S3 European Short Shifter - upgraded to DieselGeek Sigma 6 Speed Short Shift Kit
Audi TT Lower Control Arm Bushings - upgraded to SuperPro Performance Control Arm Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Audi TT Strut Mounts - upgraded to ST Suspensions XTA Coilover Kit
Autotech (dogbone/pendulum mount) Insert - chewed through my OEM lower mount, upgraded to HPA Red 75 Durometer Lower Motor Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Avant Garde M310 18"x8” Wheels - upgraded to Hartmann HTT-256-GS 19"x8.5” Wheels
BSH TSI Integrated Throttle Pipe - upgraded to Neuspeed HI FLO Air Charge Pipe with DEI Reflect-A-Gold Heat Reflective Tape
Black Forest Industries Stage 1 Engine Mount - moved over to the 034Motorsport Street Density Engine Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 225/40/18 Tires - upgraded to Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/35/19 Tires with NitroFill
Driveshaft Shop Level 2.9 Axles - Sent back to be rebuilt
Eurojet Racing 3” Turbo-back Exhaust / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to SPM 3” Custom Turbo-back Exhaust
Forge Motorsport 330mm Big Brake Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to Stoptech 328mm ST-40 Front Big Brake Kit & Front Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Forge Motorsport Transverse Catch Can / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to 034Motorsport Catch Can Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Forge Motorsport Twincooler / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to APR 2.0T Intercooler / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Forge Motorsport Twintake / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to APR Stage 1 & 2 Carbonio Air Intake
Hawk HPS brake pads - upgraded to Forge Motorsport 330mm Big Brake Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Ignition Projects (Okada) Plasma Lift
Hoen H8 Xenonmatch - upgraded to Advanced German Technology 3000K Xenon Fog Lights
HPA 2.0T Performance Intake Manifold / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
HPA Red 75 Durometer Lower Motor Mount / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to Racingline (formerly VWR) Subframe Mount
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40/18 Tires - upgraded to Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 225/40/18 Tires
Motul Gear 300 SAE 75W90 Transmission Fluid - went back to OEM fluid
Motul 8100 X-CESS 5W40 - went back to Fuchs or Castrol
Motul Inugel Optimal Ultra - went back to OEM fluid
NGK PFR7B Double Platinum (4853) Spark Plugs - upgraded to NGK BKR8EIX Iridium (2668) Spark Plugs
NGK PFR7S8EG Laser Platinum Spark Plugs – upgraded to NGK PFR7B Double Platinum (4853) Spark Plugs for the APR 2.0T TSI K04 Conversion System
Rennline M14x1.5 Competition Stud Conversion Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - went back to OEM lug bolts with plastic caps
South Bend “Silent Design” Stage 2 Endurance Clutch Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - broke, reverted to South Bend Stage 3 TSI Clutch Disk
South Bend Stage 3 TSI Clutch Disk - removed after 40K miles, upgraded to custom clutch
ST Suspensions Coilover Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to ST Suspensions XTA Coilover Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Unitronic 2.0TSI Diverter Valve Relocation Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - went to a custom setup
Unitronic K04 (“Stage 2+”) Software / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
USP RFB Digital Fog Light HID Kit - broke, upgraded to Advanced German Technology 3000K Xenon Fog Lights
VMR V705 18"x8” ET45 Wheels - upgraded to Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 18"x8" ET40 Wheels
VW 6.4 bar fuel filter - upgraded to latest VW 6.6 bar fuel filter
VW “D” Version Diverter Valve Custom Relocation / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to Unitronic 2.0TSI Diverter Valve Relocation Kit & GFB T9351 DV+ Diverter Valve Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
VW Driver Gear Sport Springs - upgraded to ST Coilover Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit (WALK) / Click Here for my HYDE16 review - upgraded to SuperPro Performance Control Arm Kit / Click Here for my HYDE16 review
Work Done By:
Boostelo Racing – Wood Ridge, NJ
Detailer’s Domain - Norwood, NJ
Eurotech Motorsports - Mahwah, NJ
Hallow Creek Productions - Denville, NJ
KMD Tuning - Saddle Brook, NJ
Linden VW - Linden, NJ
M.Spad Photography - Haskell, NJ
Redline Speed Worx - Washington, NJ
Supreme Sound - Kinnelon, NJ
ThePowderCoater.com - Loganville, GA
TyrolSport - Ridgewood, NY
Special Thanks To:
Allset, Arin@APR, Bender, bostonaudi, bRett32, Bronson@APR, crew219, dasVW.com, DRedman45, GlfSprtCT1, grambles423, GunKata, GunMetalGTI, HalvieCuw, hockeystar17mnj, Jamie@APR, Jason3d, Jeff43, Jmnj, John@Unitronic, Junker, KanDyWyte, Malaki, mdhollis, Modshack, Mustache Rash, neonphase, panda_man22, Paul@DeutscheAutoParts, prospal, Quoddy, RioGrandeValley, Simmsled, Simple_John, smrtypants44, Steelcurtain, Tecni, the bruce, U-20T, Veedoubleme, Wastegate13, xola3que
The Finished Look Credit of Mike Hyatt Photography:
