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Don't the 911's, Ferraris, and Lambos have a lot more torque and still use a DCT? What gives Audi?
Also, not just exotics. New Vette and GT500 also going with DCT's.
They do. Only thing I can think of is that it may have been difficult to build a dual clutch to the packaging they required at a price that was worthwhile. The new autos shift very fast. are smoother, and don't require the same maintenance, so I'm ok with the traditional automatic.
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
I like the color but hate the fact that there wasn't a set of Pretorias waiting at my door to install.
I'm going to list them in the FB groups later this week, but if they don't sell quickly and you're serious, we can talk.
I'll be honest, wasn't crazy about the wheels at first.
The more I look at them though, the more I like them! Think I'm just so used to seeing people with stretched tires with itty bitty (titty) sidewalls.
As much as I champion manual transmissions, I really love the ZF 8-speed. That slushbox puts in work! I don't have a complaint about it in any car I've driven or ridden in. Fast and smooth.
Bronze looks great. It almost always works with shades like white, grey, black IMO.
Time for some DEs in your area?
DEs?
Originally Posted by Costco
I'll be honest, wasn't crazy about the wheels at first.
The more I look at them though, the more I like them! Think I'm just so used to seeing people with stretched tires with itty bitty (titty) sidewalls.
As much as I champion manual transmissions, I really love the ZF 8-speed. That slushbox puts in work! I don't have a complaint about it in any car I've driven or ridden in. Fast and smooth.
Shit, the car comes with slightly stretched tires from the factory It works on some cars, but not for the way I drive. I need that sidewall to protect the rim.
I used to have a diffuser on the FR-S, and when I saw that the same company (albeit under a different name) had one for the Golf, I knew I had to get it...eventually. The price tag was a bit much though. Luckily, this one popped up for sale on the forums for about $200 less than what it was new, and I jumped all over it. Some powder coat has been scraped off the bottom of the fins, but since the diffuser is aluminum, it won't rust. I may still hit it with paint just the hide the imperfections, but you can't see it when the car is on the ground. The fins aren't as aggressive as the diffuser I had on the FR-S, but after stabbing my feet and ankles whenever I wore flip flops around them, I'm happy with the smaller, less noticeable design.
I'm too lazy to clean the car and take decent pics with the dslr, so we'll just have to settle for quick cell phone shots:
I like that they run models for all of their aero parts - this model has their front dive planes as well, but I'm not sure if I want to drill the bumper for that just yet. Most people on the forums that run this diffuser have seen a 1-2mpg increase, which shows that it does increase aerodynamic efficiency.
The install is a breeze, but you just have to take some time to align it and make sure it is set to the correct angle (bottom of fins at same angle as undertray of car). Now I just need to find a front splitter that I like.
Updated Mod List - P3 vent gauge w/ performance timer pack - CQuartz UK Ceramic Coating
- VW671 3D printed front license plate mount
- BMW rear license plate mount (gets the plate off of the paint)
- Audi S3 resonator delete kit - ECS Flush Kit (10mm/17.5mm spacers) - Intake snorkel trimmed - Snow grate removed from factory airbox - Weathertech Window Visors (not my favorite, but they help with wind buffeting when the windows are cracked) - Raceseng Sphereology shift knob - ECS front to back and side to side short shifter - 42DD shift cable bushings - OE VW shift cable bracket - ECS shift cable bushings - ECS SS clutch line - Homemade adjustable clutch pedal stop - Removed swirl valve and bleeder block check valve - PowerFlex hybrid dog mount insert - RocEuro stabilizer bar - VW Homelink rearview mirror - Euro low profile rear headrests - Southpawboston OBD Eleven glovebox holder - Eurodyne Maestro Stg2 - Llumar Formula One ceramic tint, 35% - Forge Motorsports turbo blanket - APR boost tap - D-docks cell phone dock - Superpro 22mm rear sway bar - Acexxon rear reflector deletes - VW aspherical sideview mirrors - Integrated Engineering downpipe, coated by SwainTech - SRP aluminum pedals - Euro Dynamic Taillights - Dieselgeek shifter shaft bushings - Dieselgeek Super Pin - Southbend Stage 3 Daily clutch with lightweight flywheel - Fluidampr - iABED billet rear main seal - Black Forrest Industries stage 1 motor and transmission mounts - Baun Performance front mount intercooler - Burger Motorsports turbo inlet - VW 12v outlet LED flashlight - Motul Gear 300 transmission fluid - Europower folding mirrors - Tuxmat floor mats - Ground Control adjustable springs (adjustable from 0 to -1.5" from stock) - Superpro fixed camber plates (-1.4°) (removed) - OE 19x8 Pretoria Wheels (removed) - Bilstein B8 Damptronic struts - Euro Sport Accessories Top Mount Camber Insert (-.8°) - Motegi MR131 Traklites 17x8 +40 - 245/45-17 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - aFe Power dry filter - Verus Engineering Rear Diffuser - Many coding tweaks
Last edited by civicdrivr; 08-23-2019 at 09:38 AM.
How did you get stainless screws to rust? Maybe try the galvanized ones?
I assumed @RPhilMan1 was referring to the screws on the diffuser. Those aren't rusty. The rusty screws are the ones on the license plate - no idea what those are since they came with the BMW plate bracket. I need to figure out what thread they are so I can replace them with something decent.
Originally Posted by ttribe
Move to Arizona...nothing rusts.
But I like water and trees and grass.
Originally Posted by Majofo
rusty screws.. that's the vibe
not like that vinyl sticker covering that canted radio power symbol
08-06-2019, 08:59 AM
) ftw!
It works on some cars, but not for the way I drive. I need that sidewall to protect the rim.
the zed eff 8 speed is a damn good trans.
the R comes with a DSG, not a 8AT.
