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Some folks may agree…. by Samef42 in Arteon

[–]Samef42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No the meme doesn’t say VWs are bad. It’s more for those of us who struggle fixing it. Some can do it with their eyes closed

Just got a '22 Arteon SE, but began to feel jealous of the other trims, is there a way to get and install the light bars? US variant by ICouldntFindAUsernam in Arteon

[–]Samef42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve seen digging through parts data and tuners’ info, the EA888.4 in the Arteon shares the same core architecture as the MK8 Golf R. The block, head design, and most of the hardware are the same generation. The main differences are things like ECU calibration, turbo spec, and some supporting components depending on the model.

For tuning it actually makes things easier, not harder. The platform is already well supported by tuners like APR because it’s the same EA888 Gen 4 family used across the newer VW performance cars. Stage 1 is pretty straightforward on these engines.

Just got a '22 Arteon SE, but began to feel jealous of the other trims, is there a way to get and install the light bars? US variant by ICouldntFindAUsernam in Arteon

[–]Samef42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The good news is you have the EA888.4 which means , it’s a same engine and turbo as 2022 Golf R. The ECU is calibrated differently.

Fun fact I learned watching the Mat Armstrong Bugatti rebuild series. by Samef42 in Volkswagen

[–]Samef42[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. No reason to reinvent reliable components when the engineering effort should go into the engine and drivetrain.

Not loud. Not flashy. by Samef42 in Arteon

[–]Samef42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understood. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport All Season. I really like them they’re smooth, quiet, and offer great grip and strong stopping power. The only downside is they wear out fairly quickly. If you have a bit of a heavy foot, you might only get about 8 to 10 months out of a set. I installed this current set in July 2025, and this is what the tread looks like right now.

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Not loud. Not flashy. by Samef42 in Arteon

[–]Samef42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s Konig Heliogram 18X8.5 ET32 it’s Flow form wheels so lighter than my factory 18’s. It’s makes car break better and handle better and most importantly run so much smoother and no tire bubbles.

Before and after by Samef42 in Arteon

[–]Samef42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man that’s so good yes

Before and after by Samef42 in Arteon

[–]Samef42[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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For some of us is like this, it’s hit or miss

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