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After the car was flashed with APR performance software, a “boost” gauge became a necessity. As we become more and more accustomed to the extra power, monitoring the turbo’s air pressure level is often the only indication we have that the forced induction system is performing as expected. However, it’s never as simple as it [...]

I was hesitant about doing performance upgrades on the car for a couple of reasons; first, the car is rather quick in stock form. Sufficiently quick, that is. Second, the possibility of mechanical malfunction or accelerated wear and tear on the power train could cause premature failure perfectly deniable under warranty due to the modification [...]

I came very close to selling my car and moving on. The reasons for this are many, including some very disheartening experiences within the VW/Audi enthusiast community (although I won’t go into detail with this). I was serious enough about it that I began to sell out my performance parts and modifications. It wasn’t only after I spoke with a friend about it that the irrationality of what I was doing began to sink in.

During the first year of the GLI model production (2006) the trim around the windows was made of plasticized stainless steel. Arguably, this detail was supposed to give the GLI a more Audi-like, upscale look. However, it did not really contribute to the sporty-ness that the GLI (like the GTI) are supposed to portray. While [...]