Thanks for keeping this updated. My '19 Sportwagen is set up pretty similarly and I can't believe I never commented on this thread. is38, IE downpipe, MST intake, Golf R springs, Koni SAs, Golf R rear bar. I have a 6MT with an Audi TTRS clutch. My brake 'upgrade' was the 312mm rotors that are stock on the AllTrack. I just love the car - maybe because it's so good despite being so cheap ($22,300 OTD + $6kish in parts).
I'm at 60k miles and the only problems have been the ubiquitous thermostat housing leak (to my great shame, I recently paid someone to swap it because my 360 is stuck on the lift) and a bad balljoint. I have done nothing else but fluid changes and one set of plugs since the modifications at 7k miles.
I've been wondering what kind of lifespan to expect from this thing, given it's nearly 2X HP increase. Your results give me hope.
In reply to mfennell :
Glad to hear the thread's been helpful! Your build thread was actually what started me down this rabbit hole in the first place, and I'm glad to see yours is still holding up so well.
To your point, I can't think of many other vehicles that deliver the mix of performance, practicality, and comfort that these cars do at the price point. Really, my only gripe is that it's so competent, it's almost boring. Even with the (likely) mechatronics failure that mine just experienced, I still love the car and am looking forward to getting it back on the road. Just wishing I had a 6mt car at the moment lol
I need to get on getting an IS38 installed on mine now. Been stalling because of having to do the clutch at the same time.
I got the Golf R Estate suspension with the Koni SA's installed on mine over the weekend. Just need to get the ECS's installed on the OZ wheels and my diesel geek short shifter. I'll post some pictures but this has been a great thread to get ideas too.
