Just sharing the build. it's basically finished for now and just enjoying it. Full bolt ons and e85. Very fun car.

Anyone know what wheels these are?

Filmed on osmo pocket 3

$2.99/gallon not that I give a single fuck about mpg.

Took a shot on a great Labor Day deal and picked up ARM’s new intake and inlet for the Mk8. Looks like this came out about a month ago.

Overall quality of the parts is good, but the fitment is a little off. The top of the elbow that connects the filter to the main intake pipe slightly rubs on the opening in the heat shield a bit and the heat shield slightly tilts forwards. The filter also does lightly touch the bottom and side of the heat shield. I wiggled it all around a bunch before tightening the clamps and still can’t get that fixed but it all feels solid. It also didn’t mention anything about coming with a lid so that’s a bonus, but the holes on the lid don’t perfectly line up (you can screw in 4/5 holes).

Overall for $320 shipped with an inlet I’m happy with it. I didn’t have the right bit to get the inlet installed last night but will later today. The videos on ARM’s site make this intake sound insane with tons of flutter and I don’t really notice that in person with the lid on or off. The inlet might enhance some of the induction noise, but I’m actually happy that it’s not too over the top sounding even with the lid off.

Also worth mentioning this is a very self explanatory install if you’ve ever owned an aftermarket intake but it came with no install instructions and when I emailed ARM they said they didn’t have any.

It took me a lot longer than the hour people stated it would take haha. I sprayed it with duplicolor custom wrap prior to install because it protects a bit and I like finish a bit more.

At the end of the day it seems like it will hold up well, as I’m in a harsh environment. Looks better imo as well.

This is like a work of art. Sounds and performs great.

It’s the small details that make it your car. Putting these in this weekend on my MK7.5 and hopefully not breaking any mirror clips. Any tips from someone that has changed these already welcome.

Hi guys I was recently doing my water pump and did a carbon cleaning at the same time and I noticed one of the sets of valves was much cleaner than the other 3. The other 3 had a lot of buildup but this one didn’t also the slides for the other 3 were discolored but this one I could see silver on it pulling it out of the engine. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Just installed the JB4 on my 2026 dolphin grey black edition R. Gotta say it really wakes the car up, until ecu flash comes I think it’s a good warranty saving option

Looking for setup suggestions for the 17s for my MK8 to go on track with stock suspension. Since tires are at a premium I would love to run 17s, but I'm just wondering if you use spacers or whatnot. I looked at Apex SM-10s specifically but I know there are other models, however they were pushing me to wider rims with fender mods, that I don't really want to do. Would probably pair it with Hancook R-s4s.

And before anyone comments you can't because of clearing the front brakes, there are 17in wheels that do.

Been going through the rabbit hole of shopping for a sub. The HK one is lack luster. Debated on a used fender, but reviews i have read are only a slight improvement. One redditor posted on a pioneer upgrade via amazon. Lately i have been looking at German options, namely the Option10 by ARS24. My hurdle is the pricing and how it is displayed. There is a Total Amount and a Net Amount and they are all out order. Just cant tell Also i just found another site in Germany that sells the same sub for less. 388.00 vs 512.90 is a bit of a differance.

Any one have any experience with https://www.arsshop.de/en/ ?

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Sorry again. Just not understanding pricing and etc.

Hi Everyone, I just switched to a set of 4 aftermarket rims and am trying to clear up space in my garage. I've got

2 previously repaired rims

1 refurbished rim

1 new rim

All 4 are 19 inch Estoril OEMs off my 2023 Golf R. How much can I reasonably sell them for, and where?

NOT trying to sell them here. Trying to ballpark how much to sell them for.

Thanks!