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Member ID: Chess_TDI

Location: Moscow, RU

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2008 Volkswagen GTI

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  • 1/4 Mile14.5 sec @ 100.5 mph
  • 0-606.5 sec
  • Top Speed150 mph
  • HP240
  • Weight3100 lbs

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Last updated: Jul 05, 2008

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Chess’s Volkswagen GTI

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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THIS IS MY BONE STOCK 2008 VW GOLF GTI.

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 2expand

"STOCKNESS" ENDED THE NEXT DAY AFTER PURCHASE
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 1expand

it's 17" forged wheels by CMK.
and yokohama advan neova AD07 tires in 225/45 size.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 4expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 3expand

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 5expand

THE NEXT STEP IS TO DROP MY CAR FOR A FEW CANTIMETERS.
I'VE GOT KONI FSD SHOCKS AND KONI (EIBACH) SPRINGS FROM MY PREVIOUS CAR.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 6expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 7expand

after the installation:
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 8expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 28expand

Front_______________________________________________________________Rear

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 30expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 29expand

THE NEXST STEP IS TO CHANGE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SET THE NEW ECU PROGRAM.
This is stock exhaust.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 10expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 15expand

This is new one.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 9expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 11expand

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 16expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 17expand

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 13expand

Difference between stock catalisator and apr cat.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 14expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 12expand

That is a result.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 18expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 19expand

Sound of new system is the golden mean - it's not very loud, sounds like opposite "boxer" on the idle speed, and more alt at higher rpms.
Performance chip - is APR stage 2+. It's something like 250 hp.
I'm going to visit dyno stand soon.
Undergroud parking in Minsk, RB.
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 20expand

Few photos from Moscow VW Fest 08.06.08
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 21expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 23expand

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 22expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 24expand

My sound system is from my previos car:
- Alpine 9853R Head Unit
- Two amps:
-- 2 channel DLS CA250 (bridge connection for sub)
-- 4 channel DLS CA450 (for front and rear)
- Front speakers: DLS R6A (6,5”+ tweeters)
- Rear speakers: DLS 425 13cm
- Sub: Eclipse 10” (SW6104BX)
- Condenser: Stinger SC201MW

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 25expand
Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 27expand

Chess_TDI's 2008 Volkswagen GTI Moscow, RU Customized with Forge Motorsport Engine Comps., Eibach Springs, KONI Shocks, APR Exhaust, APR Perf. Chip, DLS Speakers, DLS Tweeters, Eclipse Subwoofers, Kicker Wiring, Alpine Head Unit - 26expand

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Member ID: Chess_TDI

Location: Moscow, RU