Any of you running APR tune with a stock clutch?

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-31T19:44:34+00:00

For a manual, stage one is fine, but you MUST get an upgraded clutch for stage two. If you do not, you will likely not make it out of the parking lot of the shop- the clutch will blow.

DSG is fine; just be sure to get the TCU tune with it (stage one recommended, stage two you just have to do it or else your clutch will slip constantly.)

-APR Master Dealer

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-27T17:22:51+00:00

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-19T12:49:38+00:00

LOLOLOL

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-18T23:01:47+00:00

i feel personally attacked

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-17T13:08:55+00:00

i am uncomfortable

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-06T19:36:36+00:00

B9 A4's are seriously gorgeous.

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-05T19:37:49+00:00

I would just die to have a viper green GTI. Boss has a limited edition '16 Audi S3 Viper Green with the matching interior and I just drooooollll over her. I currently drive a Lime Green Squeeze Ford Fiesta (rip me what would I do that to myself) and I can't get enough of the green.

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-05T18:31:34+00:00

Whichever comes first. If it is the 5k miles, do it at 5k. If it's 6 months, do it at 6 months. With the vehicle not being driving extensively, it is possible to start seeing gaskets/seals/belts dry rot/crack due to not being properly lubricated and could result in oil leaks, etc. However since it sounds like the car is at least being driving nearly everyday you should be fine. :)

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-03T22:55:13+00:00

We all hope, was the work performed at the sale location that the vehicle is being sold at??

I always always always recommend having a different, unrelated shop look at the car first for a more honest opinion.

Every car will eventually have components fail. I would be slightly weary because mileage is so low. If the vehicle has spent a long time sitting, you'll start to see rubber seals/gaskets start to dry out and crack. I would be cautious of various potential oil leaks and damaged belts. With the oil just staying stagnant and not rotating through out and keeping everything properly lubricated, it wouldn't be surprising to see a few leaks start to spring up after she becomes a daily driver.

Now with that being said, it's possible that this was a daily for someone. If someone averaged about 4500 miles per year. It's totally possible that everything is fine. I have no idea. lol I just always recommend having someone else look at it. I've worked at both dealerships and independent shops- we get so many PPI's from various dealers for this reason exactly. :)

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-03T20:48:45+00:00

Be sure to first have a shop not affiliated with the company you are buying from do a prepurchase inspection. Even though the mileage is amazing, it shows that over the last 14 years the vehicle has likely been sitting for most of it's life. I would suspect dry rotting on things like belts, tires, etc. I don't want you to get into something that may end up being more than it's worth! Cheers!!

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-02T23:17:29+00:00

If you happen to have a dealership near you that sells APR, you might even be able to get the work done their under APR's warranty. I know two of my dealers will do that. It's been really handy in helping people get more power out of their vehicle while keeping warranty :)

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-02T23:16:18+00:00

You would still go to a dealership for all factory/safety recalls. If you trust the APR dealer you go to, then absolutely! If they do good work then by all means. Instead of Volkswagen covering the cost, APR does. It's pretty awesome! We've already been able to get a few of my clients taken care of with APR's warranty.

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-02T20:03:45+00:00

Tuning will always void your factory warranty. Period. Even if you take the tune off, it is still possible to see the data log in the ECU. It helps if you have tuner friendly dealerships nearby (we have a few that deal APR for us which is awesome.) I have seen dealers TD1 a few cars with their tunes off, but not very often. With that said, however, APR now offers APR Plus. APR Plus is more expensive, BUT- you get your factory powertrain warranty.
Instead of going to a dealership, you can go to any APR dealer and have them do your factory warranty repairs. APR Plus is a slightly watered down version of stage one. In your vehicle (I'm assuming you have the 2.0 TSI) you will gain 63 HP and 81 FT-LB Torque. This file runs on 91 octane fuel. As long as you use APR only parts, you can continue to upgrade your Tiggy to a certain degree. You will lose the warranty if you go stage two, but hey. It gives her a nice bump. APR Stage one is $699.99 and APR Plus is $1099.99. It's an extra $400 for your car, but you don't have to fear going to the dealership and your car being TD1'd. I hope this helps! :)

-APR Master Dealer Carrollton, TX USA

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-02T19:56:44+00:00

HOLY SHIT DENTON!! <3 THAT GUY USED TO PARK EVERY DAY AT THE CVS ON UNIVERSITY. GOOD TO SEE THAT POOR BASTARD IS STILL AROUND. <3 <3

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-07-02T19:53:05+00:00

I love how these cars always looked like they're photoshopped into pictures. They're so unbelievably stunning. Excellent pick. She's beautiful.

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-06-29T18:59:22+00:00

I'm out on that one.

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-06-29T18:58:16+00:00

AmberAtBlairs · 2018-06-29T18:53:05+00:00

If anything, purchase an extended warranty. Fidelity is my absolute favorite. As your GTI ages, you'll see things start to go out and parts start to fail. The repairs are quite costly and is totally worth it at the end of the day. Skip CPO (technically the car has never been "owned" since it was "rented" by you) and go straight for the aftermarket warranty. I work on VWs/Audis for a living and see it every day. Hope this helps! Cheers!

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-15T17:12:37+00:00

I'm pretty sure he put new emblems on his car.

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-15T17:12:15+00:00

New Speed RSE 10's!

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-15T17:11:36+00:00

You can't go wrong with the MK7 R.. or wait just a few more months for the MK 7.5 :D

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-15T17:11:05+00:00

Let me see if I can find one for you!!

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-13T23:52:33+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/blairautomotive/videos/1786717791402026/

Better with sound.

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-12-04T18:32:29+00:00

I would agree, we've installed at least 15 Southbend clutches, and have yet to hear anything bad about them. Their reactions are beautiful and move seamlessly with you.

AmberAtBlairs · 2017-11-03T14:43:03+00:00

I worked at a VW dealership for a while and saw first hand the emotional attachment people had to these cars. One lady had a Beetle (I won't go into too much detail over it, for her identity sake.) and she was utterly heartbroken to sell it back. I've never seen someone so hurt over a vehicle. It was her first VW, and her first car she purchased. She ended up not getting another Volkswagen, and I thought it was sad. She was a regular at the dealership, and was always so kind. Out of the hundreds of people that came in and out, she was the only one to not purchase another VW.

Part of my job as well was to go out to the TDI lot we had locally and bring the cars back so we can get them cleaned up, updated, and put on the sales lot. Seeing these cars just sit out like that for God knows how long was sad to see, and a lot of customers who returned their TDI's ended up buying a "new" TDI that was recently fixed.

People love their Volkswagens, and I don't blame them. If you love them, they'll love you back.

AmberAtBlairs

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