Discover the 4 most common Golf R suspension mistakes. From going too low to skipping mounts, learn how to fix them with proven upgrades.
When it comes to high-performance tuning, every degree matters. That’s why we were thrilled to have Pipercross’s MK8 Golf R in our workshop for a significant cooling system upgrade. The vehicle, wrapped in eye-catching brand vinyl, was fitted with a state-of-the-art Forge Intercooler, promising to bring out the best in the already impressive Golf R. […]
The VW Polo Mk6 GTI is already a formidable hot hatch, but for enthusiasts looking to squeeze every drop of performance from the EA888 Gen.4 engine, upgrading the air intake system is a logical first step. The Gen.4 variant of the EA888 first appeared in the 2021 facelifted version of the Polo GTI, if you […]
Engine Cover Meltdown – A Nightmare for EA888 Gen.4 Owners This factory’s original foam engine cover (06Q103925L) for the EA888 Gen.4 Evo is far from impressive. It’s flimsy, improperly secured and notorious for its meltdown issues and that’s why VAG recalled over 4000 Golf Rs, GTIs, and other models (recall code: 10H9). It’s that bad […]
The MK8 Golf R had a lot of pressure on its shoulders to try and improve on the Mk7.5, which is by far one of the most popular cars we supply performance parts for and that we work on. The Mk7 was all things to all men; incredibly reliable, fantastic performance even in awful weather […]
MK8 Golf R Revealed So last week the new generation MK8 Golf R was announced on YouTube last week (4th November 2020) and is one of the rare highlights of the year. The real question is whether the MK8 Golf R is going to be the development car for Progressive Parts of whether we’ll go for […]
What Is A DSG Gearbox? DSG stands for direct-shift-gearbox. It’s an electrically controlled dual-clutch automatic gearbox found in many VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) cars, there are also 6 and 7-speed versions, there is also an 8 speed that came on the A8. The DSG gearbox mainly in the performance cars from each brand such as […]
You have a multitude of options before you when you are considering which exhaust system may represent the best choice for your Volkswagen Golf R. So, let’s narrow things down slightly by focusing, at least at first, on what are known as cat-back exhaust systems. Defining the cat-back exhaust system The term ‘cat-back’ basically refers […]
Not just a pretty face. What makes our systems different? Quite simply we want our systems to be the best… We don’t like to use the word budget because each unit is handcrafted in Yorkshire with care and attention to detail. But at a low price from £139.99 they create a brilliant, affordable option to give an incredible sound […]
