Recent content by bigpun

couple of days ago i noticed that i was experiencing sudden loss of power around 4k RPM and then got a CEL. i pull the code and it came out to be low fuel pressure P0087. from reading the forums it seem to be HPFP is failing. I hope the HPFP is covered under powertrain warranty.

I am selling Carbon Steel Gray 2012 GTI Autobahn PKG DSG with 55K miles for $21K (OBO) I have taken great care of the GTI with regular oil change every 5K miles using Motul oil brand, done the 40k service which is the DSG and replace the spark plugs. in december 2013 i installed 4 new tires...

I saw this APR side fender sticker on golf R today and thought i get your opinion on how it would it look on CSG (Carbon Steel Gray) check out the link https://store.goapr.com/products/APR-Sideburn-Stickers-%252d-Black%252dSilver%252dRed.html

Please help me here i am confused on what i should go for gunmetal or matte black on CSG. one moment i am set on matte black and next i am set on gunmetal, i just can't make up my mind.

Not sure if this is an ideal setup of have mismatch brand of exhaust systems? I was planning on with APR cat back until i watch some youtube videos of SPM street catback version which sound amazing. plus i get 15% discount as well on SPM product so i thought i'd look into this configuration.

I have been thinking a lot lately moving over to Coilover setup and the brand i am thought of going with is NGP Type 1 Coilover, i know there aren't many review out there but from what i have read and heard it's all positive. I have APR FSB/RSB installed now so from what i read it should be a...

I am shopping for new ultra AS high performance tires and i was looking at the famous conti. ext. DWS and i am came across new Mich pilot sport AS 3. please give us you experience with these tires and how would you compare it against the conti DWS. thanks...

I have tried to search on this forums for the Stoptech Sports kit but was unable to get any results. can someone please advise if this kit is any good? i am will not be tracking or auto X. http://stoptech.com/products/sport-kits

I recently purchased from ECS Tuning Euro OEM Blind Spot mirror. i installed them today and the installation was pretty easy. But i noticed that on driver side the object seem farther away compare the passenger side. I thought it should be other way around. Can someone please confirm this for...

i have searched through various forums and haven't had any luck on review of these brake kit. here are few URL i have found but was wondering what your thoughts are on these brake kit. i mainly do DD and some spirited driving but will not be doing any auto X or tracking. thanks...

not sure if someone has posted this article yet but if so i am apologize for re-post. Anyways so what do you guys think MK7 GTD would come to our shore? http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/1212_2012_volkswagen_gtd_first_test/

OK, there has been some change of plan here. I was going to do Apr stg2 tune w/stg1 intake and apr DP, but had back out of that and now i am going to be doing stg1 tune and maybe stg 1 intake. please correct me if i am wrong from my understanding is that with stg1 instake i would see a...

I have been doing research and some recommend to add an intercooler with stage 2 tune and some have said no need. i am planning on just driving as DD and some occasional spirited driving and not planning on doing any auto X or tracking. Please give your thoughts on this.

I went to the dealer last week and they mentioned that to save money on DSG fluid replacement go with BG product versus going with VW DSG fluid. with BG product DSG fluid = about $350 with VW OEM DSG fluid = about $650 both prices include the DSG filter. I want to get your opinion on this?

it has been about month since i have installed the dg springs and been happy overall with the setup. but i noticed one thing that in front ride height is different on driver and passenger side is this normal or would it even out over time? i will measure FTG when i get chance.