My New MK8 Golf R Gets Audi Wheels! (Ep. 1)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

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  • @kyleholmes322
    @kyleholmes322 3 месяца назад +39

    5 spokes just work man. Almost on any car I feel like. Makes our man toys look like hot wheels cars!

    • @CameronAlford
      @CameronAlford  3 месяца назад +1

      This!!!!!

    • @Maschalismo
      @Maschalismo 2 месяца назад +2

      @@CameronAlfordmaybe powder coat the oem wheels the same color as the mirror caps. Just spitballin

  • @austinwolfe2373
    @austinwolfe2373 3 месяца назад +116

    OEM MK8 wheels look way better than the Audi wheels in my opinion but I’m not the owner of the car haha

    • @taylorjones2268
      @taylorjones2268 3 месяца назад +11

      Yeah ngl, it's not absolutely dog..but he oems are heaps nicer. These knock offs make it look like a 2014 s3

    • @lyonlyda9028
      @lyonlyda9028 3 месяца назад +1

      100 percent

    • @kpSTI05
      @kpSTI05 2 месяца назад

      Agreed

  • @loganbenson8675
    @loganbenson8675 3 месяца назад +9

    It’s what we wanted. It’s what we needed. The GTI series led to my current car I now drive, and inevitably this series will surely lead to swapping my GTI for a Golf R when I can afford it… ohhhhh nooooo what a shame!! :)

  • @Dillon000
    @Dillon000 3 месяца назад +4

    I’m so stoked!! I almost bought an 8R instead of my S5! Last car build was right up my alley and so is this one!!😎🍿

  • @braxtonrosas7338
    @braxtonrosas7338 3 месяца назад +16

    YESSSS as a local AZ mk7.5 owner I am hyped.

  • @sepse7en2
    @sepse7en2 3 месяца назад +26

    Thank you for more GTI/ GOLF R content, its what got me here! Love everything else but man there is something about these cars I just love.

    • @ricardoyoung5903
      @ricardoyoung5903 2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah it's the same reason why I am here too I just love the vw golf cars

  • @madebymark1457
    @madebymark1457 3 месяца назад +38

    The GTI and R have some of the best bang for your buck when it comes for performance and a classy interior for its class of cars.

    • @nxxbs_btw5568
      @nxxbs_btw5568 3 месяца назад +1

      100% agree. quick, fun, and nice interior

    • @Anon_Fox
      @Anon_Fox 3 месяца назад +3

      I want to agree with you but you're talking about 40K for a gti and near 50k for a R. What has this world come to. Inflation is so crazy that at those prices its considered bang for your buck.

    • @BenTroxell
      @BenTroxell 3 месяца назад +4

      @@Anon_Foxa GTI starts at like $32k brother.

    • @Anon_Fox
      @Anon_Fox 2 месяца назад

      @@BenTroxell where do you see that? All the dealers by me are selling for 37k. With markups and fees that’s 40k

    • @BenTroxell
      @BenTroxell 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Anon_Fox Literally no one in their right mind is selling a GTI with a markup right now. The S trim starts UNDER $32k and you could probably get it for even less right now because GTIs are all being discounted currently.

  • @Jumboloving
    @Jumboloving 3 месяца назад +1

    Your videos are normally awesome but Parker really brought a lot of fun to this one. Hope to see him around more.

    • @CameronAlford
      @CameronAlford  3 месяца назад

      You said this so nicely, you are a great communicator. Thank you and he will definitely be around more! He's finally growing up 🥳

  • @gazebo4037
    @gazebo4037 2 месяца назад

    Those plastic pieces on your wheel arch are for US regulations, where there has to be a part of the wheel arch which is a certain distance covering the wheel. They come off quite easy. The reflectors again are a US spec. I live in the UK with this motor and we luckily dont have either attached. You can also get a manual gear boxin the rest of Europe and I think Canada.

  • @Noe3453
    @Noe3453 3 месяца назад +7

    For me I put the mk8 r wheels, because its looks more aggressive and I like it more lol 👍🏽

  • @notalbinn
    @notalbinn 3 месяца назад

    as a az local mk8 owner, i'm stoked to see what you have planned for this platform

  • @chazparker2488
    @chazparker2488 3 месяца назад

    Santan valley here. 👋🏻
    Same dude… same. I got rid of my Mk7 gti and I think about it constantly and compare every car and suv since. Just waiting to buy another

  • @chrisscott00
    @chrisscott00 3 месяца назад

    18:11 Those are the little fender extenders required from the factory; I think most are fitted at the dock to ensure the wheel is within the fender!

  • @nah4got
    @nah4got 3 месяца назад +2

    lol you missed the gti! I love it😂 1:36
    This is going to be a great series.
    Dude I want those wheels!

  • @una.nimous
    @una.nimous 3 месяца назад

    The lapiz blue is THE best shade of blue there is!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @JcWRX001
    @JcWRX001 3 месяца назад

    Audi has gray bolt covers that came factory on those wheels, 🤷🏼 might be something to look into if you’re keeping the wheels. They are one of my favorite wheels, they are just stupid heavy!

  • @thescavwithnothingtolose1224
    @thescavwithnothingtolose1224 3 месяца назад

    Reading the news from the big VAG tuning houses, they're only a few months to having the TCU cracked. Also, I love the Mk8, the 8.5 debuted and looks even better.

  • @ad7.5
    @ad7.5 3 месяца назад

    Yesss!!!! Another Golf on the show. Are you going to make any Golf R lanyards?? I 1000% would buy one

  • @meowskisvonmewskertons7206
    @meowskisvonmewskertons7206 3 месяца назад

    i agree with the service intervals at 10k being too long

  • @arsenyrazhkov4559
    @arsenyrazhkov4559 3 месяца назад +2

    You should use 5W40 if you’re planning on tuning and modifying. 0W30 is piss water and does a lousy job protecting the engine. That thin oil is just used for emissions and fuel mileage

  • @monushthalpawila2448
    @monushthalpawila2448 Месяц назад

    Hope u guys play around with the DJI lenses (colour and glare filter lenses) that usually comes with the osmo and the videos outdoor will be bomb 🤩 and I just came across your channel and it was an immediate sub from me 👌 The content and vibes are sick 😂❤

  • @MrKarmapolice97
    @MrKarmapolice97 2 месяца назад

    The front turn signals don’t bother me but they would be nicer if they were clear

  • @CapnCrnch330
    @CapnCrnch330 2 месяца назад

    i cant wait to get into a newer golf i have a 2012 tdi 6spd manual

  • @radagilliam3692
    @radagilliam3692 3 месяца назад

    Alzor makes decent rims. Not a fan of the reflectors but nice sick new Mk8 R.
    Blueberry NO, Smurfy Yes..

  • @kani3822
    @kani3822 3 месяца назад

    Please go EQT for tune and Apex Wheels Trussssst

  • @Diiablopodcast
    @Diiablopodcast 3 месяца назад

    Love your channel, your cousin brings a lot to it. Keep going !! Fellow vw owner

  • @Brikksz
    @Brikksz 3 месяца назад

    if you look on the driver side door and the bottom corner right, it'll tell you when the car was made, if it says 9/21 .. you'll be able to tune your transmission.

  • @JesusRamirez-od3gt
    @JesusRamirez-od3gt 2 месяца назад

    The key hole in the door has lube, so they for sure inserted it into the door when it was new. I know cuz I tested this when I first got my mk8, and I was confused at first why my key then had lube on it.

  • @JaredSVX
    @JaredSVX 3 месяца назад

    I feel like the OE wheels definitely looked better the Alzors

  • @juniorcunanan9010
    @juniorcunanan9010 Месяц назад

    Hey Cam, this is nice. Im here in AZ too. I love the VW too. However mine kinda let me down and it buried me financially. Mine was a 2011 VW Jetta 2.5 sel. Started with the trans, replaced it, then overheating issues, then, recently $600 from the dealer to replace the cracked cooling flange. After a week from getting it back from the dealer, head gasket blew. She’s now sitting in my garage. My wife is yelling at me and wants to junk it but I refuse 😂. Don’t know what to do with it for now. Wish me luck. New sub here by the way. Love your vids.

  • @Tommy-Two-Tone
    @Tommy-Two-Tone 2 месяца назад

    That oil extraction pump is cool but wouldn’t you want to pull the oil plug once to check out the magnet? At least every few oil changes I would be curious.

    • @Tommy-Two-Tone
      @Tommy-Two-Tone 2 месяца назад

      Love the channel by the way, hopefully you don’t read that comment the wrong way cause I’m in no way hating at all.

    • @richurro20
      @richurro20 2 месяца назад

      you only need to change the oil plug if you take it out from the bottom. if you do the extractor from the top you don't gotta worry about it.

  • @XloMotion
    @XloMotion 3 месяца назад +1

    I hate the mk8 GTI but I love the mk8 R 😅
    Must be those hideous fog lights on the GTI.

  • @kennethsiskin9958
    @kennethsiskin9958 3 месяца назад +3

    Glad you're back in a VW! I rock 2019 A5 rims on my 17. Good Choice!

  • @stephendavis3710
    @stephendavis3710 2 месяца назад

    Question is it possible to get yellow drl modules for Audi’s to make them look aggressive like bmw does

  • @PenniD.Huncho
    @PenniD.Huncho 2 месяца назад

    Nahh Ian gone lie Brodie that junt look like it’s finna take mfs to gapplebees 💯😮‍💨 them rims give a more hard core look

  • @shiloh5199
    @shiloh5199 2 месяца назад +1

    They look fine, but don't make the golf pop, though. The good part is the 5 spoke will show the blue calipers quite well

  • @yamni5616
    @yamni5616 3 месяца назад

    32:00-32:28 Blueberry is a little long id say BLU. Just “BLU” would be perfect trust

  • @Bigmoney703
    @Bigmoney703 3 месяца назад

    Not a fan of reflectors on any car. Hate when they are inside the headlights as it requires baking them to take them out. In the bumper is significantly easier

  • @eppyz
    @eppyz 2 месяца назад +1

    Fun Fact, for the cost of a Golf R in the USA buys you a top of the line regular GOLF in Germany. Freaking Crazy!!

  • @Niemandhierzusehen
    @Niemandhierzusehen 3 месяца назад +1

    How can you damn Audi rims that every idiot drives on a standard Audi with S-Line put on a Golf 8 R and swap them for the Estoril rims... im speachless u can put any other rims on this car ..but not these ones

  • @Fumze
    @Fumze 3 месяца назад +2

    Wheels def not it brother

  • @terrap1n
    @terrap1n 3 месяца назад

    Looks awesome. If the rims were lighter, they'd look bigger, but I love the design. You could wrap/dip matte silver. Some VW center caps, as well as blue mirror casings. OEM+ :)

  • @AttaBoyRay
    @AttaBoyRay 3 месяца назад +2

    I am sick in my bed cuaghing up mucus while dying of laughter at the energy drink part 😂😂😂 he just said “Sounds freaking awesome dude” then starts doing that trend 💀 40:50

  • @DekiaryCarter
    @DekiaryCarter 3 месяца назад +2

    The little plastic pieces above the wheels are there for regulation reasons. There are rules about how wide the wheels can extend pass the body of the car. Manufacturers do that to get away with being within the limits legally.

  • @kamarskeete2762
    @kamarskeete2762 3 месяца назад

    I have a tsi it sucks because some of these mods I can’t do or have to custom fit it

  • @lucas_ST3
    @lucas_ST3 3 месяца назад

    Let’s go I can’t wait to get my mk8 gti

  • @instantkamera
    @instantkamera 3 месяца назад +4

    The black pieces on the fenders serve as an extension of the wheel well, legally, to satisfy requirements in certain states/countries regarding tire protrusion. They are literally just there to make the car "technically" a few mm wider.

  • @djsciple9763
    @djsciple9763 3 месяца назад +1

    perfect timing, love the VW’s. Just got myself a MK7R DSG Stage 2, sooo much fun. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @jimmymcgoo8641
    @jimmymcgoo8641 3 месяца назад +2

    Wheels look 🤢

  • @RUSH-gx4lw
    @RUSH-gx4lw 3 месяца назад +1

    This thing is dope! I’m so happy to see you back in a vw especially the top model you can get! I know that they are old but I’d love to see you do a 2012-2014 mk6 GLI (Sedan) one day or even the newer 2020+ models, keep up the amazing work and definitely keep the Audi rotors on the car 👌🏻

  • @jacobochs5051
    @jacobochs5051 3 месяца назад +1

    With the fitment I’d say bigger sidewall on the tires give that lil awd egg some meat!

  • @shaunknight3234
    @shaunknight3234 2 месяца назад +1

    I personally like the wheels for some reason they look better than the previous wheels that were on the car. thumbs up.

  • @RokBenni
    @RokBenni 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh man...I'm super stoked to see what you're gonna do with this MK8 Golf R........😁

  • @TTGamingTrinh
    @TTGamingTrinh 3 месяца назад

    Welcome to the clubbb

  • @machwiz
    @machwiz 3 месяца назад +1

    I watched your gti series and it convinced me to get one, excited to see what you do with this. maybe rs3 swap???

  • @mels_life1
    @mels_life1 3 месяца назад

    30:48 ngl this is the exact way I have my GTI in FH5 lol with a very similar wheel setup 🤣 I love how it looks highkey
    Edit: I have orange calipers in FH5 thats the only difference hahaha

    • @mels_life1
      @mels_life1 3 месяца назад

      49:09 100% agreed!!

  • @jimrichards6528
    @jimrichards6528 8 дней назад

    Hey Cameron. Very helpful vid. Also a big fan of the rotors back to my RS5 days. Wondering if you can post the spec on the rotor rims you had bought. Im looking at a set of 19x8.5 5x112 ET45 w/57.1 center bore for a winter set for the 2024' MK8 Golf R I just bought. That center bore is stock for GolfR and your vid says there was some play so Im wondering what else about the spec on those rims (if anything) may have been different from the spec I posted above.

  • @flowwmk7
    @flowwmk7 3 месяца назад

    Get different center caps (such as vw floating caps) other than the alzor ones and with a drop I think itll look a whole lot better. What makes the wheels look 'cheap' aside from being reps is the badge since its a different color than the outer lip (at least on camera).

  • @MiCoopRS
    @MiCoopRS 3 месяца назад

    I love playing STUFF in the background while I do my work.... and your video was TRULY enjoyable... you guys are totally COOL DUDES... Love the WORK you do, and WOW you cleaned that THANG UP GOOD..... ya, I always wanted RIMS like that and actually got a set on for the WINTER here in CANADA... on my Volkswagen Tiguan...I can't remember it spelt this way, and mine was the R-Line... I loved them with the winter tires.... YA, mov'n round and after awhile, they WORK.... How are the TIRES holding up? too bad the CAR does not keep time on how long you're actually in EACH MODE.... would have been good to see HOURS in DRIFT MODE.... right.... yupp, I just picked an R up, BLACK not the first choice, but it had me from Hello.... June 12, so just a fe trip here and there... a REAL GROCERY GETTER... always go for the store now that is the furthest away.... (LOL) got the 6-Speed manual... one of the last of its kind.... I hope a better trade in price after the TIME I keep it.... got Blue R badging and R spinner hub caps.... VW is now making that standard equip,,,, Take it easy and take it easy on the BLUE STUFF.... have you ever tried... MONSTER MEAN BEAN JAVA energy drink? I'll have a can of that occasionally... I knew this girl that got me hooked on it, she was buzzing on it after 2... same morning... dunno how many more she had that day... 178mg of caffeine.... it warns not to consume more than 1 can per day......

  • @TermGeeZe
    @TermGeeZe 3 месяца назад

    nah i hate these wheels with a passion. Fly over to uk and ill sell you my 19" Cadiz wheels. 5 x 112, 35 offset

  • @LuigiRaccoon
    @LuigiRaccoon 3 месяца назад

    @CameronAlford I live in Tempe, AZ. I bought a Modified white 2017 Focos RS. It's straight piped. I have a cobb access port. It needs to pass emissions and there's also a 420 turbo wastegate actuator fault? Probably need a downpipe and o2 sensors for emissions. Wondering if you want to do a video on getting it read to do medical transport. It looks sick. Wanted to put wider, bigger rims from adv. They're expensive, but look sick especially when they're custom painted. Also it would be cool to go through the whole car and see what mods have already been done and parts have been added. Maybe do a custom tune and put in a back seat cover/partition. It's also going to be used to help homeless kids get back and forth to school, so it's a good cause. Homeless kids and kids in shelters, or in the foster system. It would be cool to have like a more eco mode tune, mid tune, and high performance tune if possible. I don't know. Hit me up if you think that's a good cause for a good video. My name's Luigi.

  • @MyMartyb
    @MyMartyb 2 месяца назад

    Glad to see you back in a hatch. I have had VWs all my life. Bought a MK7 GTI after stumbling on your GTI build. Can’t wait to see what you do to this one. Hell i might upgrade to an R after this.

  • @hipperdanjou
    @hipperdanjou 2 месяца назад

    The oil difference comes with different gas levels in the EU where these cars come from. E10 or E5 is normal in most EU countries

  • @EDUNDNES
    @EDUNDNES 3 месяца назад

    Cameron, please let us know what car you like better the B9 S4 compared to the MK8 Golf R... I have been on the fence on getting both of these cars and I can't decide which I want more. The S4 has the better interior but the R has great body styling and both are roughly the same price if you get a used S4!

  • @biggooger
    @biggooger 2 месяца назад

    Liqui Moly 5w-40 (blue bottle). I personally don’t use the thin ass MPG cheating oil manufacturer recommends.

  • @brynnjones8799
    @brynnjones8799 3 месяца назад

    All Black rims suck....wats the point if it looks like ur car has no rims (cant see em) and they are 20+inches and cost a whack.Grey and silver contrasts work like the rims you have here....Bright bling silver or copper is dope and a full rotor style rim that counter rotates when filming that's the schnit.

  • @11LancerSportback
    @11LancerSportback 2 месяца назад

    As a Manheim employee (different state) it's always so funny to see and hear peoples first reactions to the auction lol. You get so used to it being there every day you just think nothing of it and sometimes the questions people ask seem so simple or easy to you but then you remember that these people have no idea what's going on and it's a brand new experience. The trucks that they are just "storing" is probably accurate. There are some companies/dealers that will use the auction as storage or to have some simple reconditioning done and then they're taken out as needed. Also- repo cars smell HORRIBLE and it's almost like all of them have the same smell for some reason, it's not fun especially when you have to drive them around full of disgusting trash and other things in the car and the awful smells. All things considered your repo was not too bad lol. Just my 2 cents for you as someone that sees it every day!

  • @pedromateo2760
    @pedromateo2760 3 месяца назад

    She's a beaut bro I'll name her smurfet

  • @billykordecki6052
    @billykordecki6052 3 месяца назад

    Early 2000s GM/Chevy have some serious ozone killer chemicals in them ACs, my friends cavalier would get freezing cold.

  • @sam67uk
    @sam67uk 2 месяца назад

    As an owner of a mark 8 lapiz blue golf R, the OEM Estoril wheels look the nicest. Those wheels you have on cheapen and ruin a lovely car. However it’s your car, not mine! 🚙

  • @zaytv125
    @zaytv125 3 месяца назад

    I have these same wheels on my mk6 Jetta 5 cylinder I’m running 245s all around and rubbing like crazy but can’t afford to buy new tires right now 😔😩😂

  • @styslwsociety8
    @styslwsociety8 3 месяца назад

    I currently have a 2017 GTI SE 6SPD. So much fun but I really would love a MK8 R, if they weren’t $50k 🥴

  • @oocelot3040
    @oocelot3040 3 месяца назад

    That's probably not earwax, the key has some thick looking grease in the grooves from the factory. Unless my VW dealer also stuck it in his ear before I took possession.

  • @Thami_Khoba
    @Thami_Khoba 3 месяца назад

    Where I’m from(outside of the US obviously) we don’t have those front bumper reflectors and I really can’t unsee them.. they well and truly bother me.

  • @raulvladddd
    @raulvladddd 3 месяца назад

    you could get the newer 2016 RS3 Rotor wheels. sharper design suit better the mk7s and 8s. These old style rotors go better on the mk5s and 6s

  • @MrUK910
    @MrUK910 3 месяца назад

    The black pieces are fender flares as the tires stick out just a hair too much so I believe the gov requires it from factory…i\I found out three another car review. 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @silviodante5829
    @silviodante5829 3 месяца назад

    I swear literally everyone puts rotors on any Audi/Vw now lol.

  • @LouieXtacy
    @LouieXtacy 2 месяца назад

    Wheels look fire. Super clean. I do like the VW center cap and think it’d look great on those wheels.
    The machined finish on the oem wheels just scream npc

  • @gazebo4037
    @gazebo4037 2 месяца назад

    If you have the flexible service plan here in the UK they reckon 18600 miles for first service can you believe that?

  • @ashferns8773
    @ashferns8773 2 месяца назад

    The things on the wheel arch’s at 16:30 are there because of width regulations. Matt Watson from carwow explained it’s to do with tyres not exceeding the width of the car but for sportier cars to get better grip they have a greater track width and so instead of widening the whole body the manufacturer puts these small plastic bits on to make the car ever so slightly wider

  • @SanicGottaGoFast
    @SanicGottaGoFast 3 месяца назад

    Circle K gas is teeeee-rasssshhhh. I always get knock on circle K gas. Stick with QT, frys or shell Cameron!

  • @ant.everest
    @ant.everest 2 месяца назад

    I feel like VW Pretoria wheels would look soooo much better than those Audi’s 🤢

  • @Vicdavies151
    @Vicdavies151 3 месяца назад

    Those plastics on the arches in the uk, have to be at the most extreme level with the outside diameter of the tyres allowing larger tires to be fitted if any new wheels/ tires are proud of the plastic then become illegal guess the same for usa

  • @thebrownguy79
    @thebrownguy79 2 месяца назад

    Blurberry would be a great name. Seeing a glimpse of a Mk8 R hauling ass and it was just a blue blur.

  • @DequanHarris
    @DequanHarris 3 месяца назад +1

    When did you get a mk 8 🍿 😎 I'm watching this series

    • @Dillon000
      @Dillon000 3 месяца назад

      What are the odds! 🤣 I used the same emojis in my comment! We had the same thought! This series is gonna be sick 🤙!

  • @colinmcdonell5034
    @colinmcdonell5034 2 месяца назад

    Invest in some real aftermarket wheels...Volk TE37...Volk CP28

  • @NZsarge1
    @NZsarge1 3 месяца назад

    I like the Audi wheels on it and no more than 5k miles on a oil change and only if it’s an approved for the brand rated synthetic

  • @rickyalvarado88
    @rickyalvarado88 2 месяца назад

    The amber lights didn’t bother me until one of them burned out on my mk6 😂 then I replaced them with smoked

  • @xtnuser5338
    @xtnuser5338 2 месяца назад

    "It's literally a baby R8."
    Okay, I guess? Maybe in the same way that a Cobalt SS is a baby C8

  • @ridwaansaloojee5535
    @ridwaansaloojee5535 2 месяца назад

    I prefer the stock wheels although these don't look bad hey, I feel like maybe if you drop the car a little bit these wheels might look a lot better

  • @BigStepppa
    @BigStepppa 3 месяца назад +1

    I enjoy these style videos, an entire movie in a video. Love from NE

  • @JnaDayy
    @JnaDayy 3 месяца назад

    I named my Opal White 40th AE GTI, Ani. Like Anakin Skywalker lol🤓

  • @nxxbs_btw5568
    @nxxbs_btw5568 3 месяца назад +1

    i love parker on the channel keep him around more

  • @Lenoch_
    @Lenoch_ Месяц назад

    Brother please get off your phone while you drive. We want you around more than just a year or two longer

  • @simonthird5050
    @simonthird5050 3 месяца назад

    The Things on your fenders are needed in Germany. It has somthing to do with our regulations in germany

  • @lts_freddy4812
    @lts_freddy4812 3 месяца назад +1

    My attention span is pretty bad but i watched this video all the way through. w editor w cameron

    • @CameronAlford
      @CameronAlford  3 месяца назад

      Love this. Been working really hard with Editor just to figure out what format works best for both of us.
      It definitely makes all the difference having Parker around too

  • @Classicaradios
    @Classicaradios 2 месяца назад

    Try wheels from S3 2018+ Black R19

  • @BobBobbityBobson
    @BobBobbityBobson 3 месяца назад

    I think the newer version of the rotors would look better, has a sheared two tone instead of this curved one.

  • @StaticMZR
    @StaticMZR 3 месяца назад

    Get EU spec IQ taillights. Will make it look even more premium.

  • @brentmc79
    @brentmc79 3 месяца назад

    The wheels look great! The performance numbers that the 8R makes are crazy. 400+hp with just a tune on stock hardware. I know you work with 034 a lot, and I love their stuff (my b9s4 is on their stg 3 file) but maybe give EQT a try. They did a great job with my MK7 and I know they've made tons of power with the MK8 platform.