i just did the APR stage 1, along with the torque mount. It went badly at first-the car died, and it turned out to be a dead ECU. It was probably due to VW of Santa Monica not reinstalling properly after an update, and the shop (Euroworx) did the right thing and replaced it.
Anyway, the shop owner (Vic) offered the torque mount modification, but did warn me about potential vibration problems. The "vibration" was a horrible low frequency shudder, worst in reverse and at idle. I had him remove it when when the car went back to the shop, and all is well. DON'T DO THIS MOD WITH A DSG!!! IT RUINS THE CAR!!! The torque steer is still manageable without it.
BTW, I love the APR stage 1. I also replaced the stock brake lines with Neuspeed braided lines, and the pedal feel is much better, with new OEM pads. Vic talked me out of more expensive street performance pads, based on noise and dust. i also swapped the worn OEM tires (Continental) with Nitto Invo's, and really enjoy them. Tire Rack suggested much more expensive options, but Vic at Euroworx convinced me to go with these, at $160 per. I'm still a Tire Rack fan, but some of their choices were expensive overkill. i love my GTI, but it doesn't need the same rubber as a Ferrari 458.
For those of you in LA, I recommend Euroworx in Burbank. Even though I had problems, he made good, and actually suggested less-expensive pads and tires which I'm very happy with. Next? Maybe Stage II and rear antisway bars (if my wife doesn't find out). Not interested in aftermarket exhaust-my prior G35 sedan was too noisy after a Stillen catback.
Anyway, the shop owner (Vic) offered the torque mount modification, but did warn me about potential vibration problems. The "vibration" was a horrible low frequency shudder, worst in reverse and at idle. I had him remove it when when the car went back to the shop, and all is well. DON'T DO THIS MOD WITH A DSG!!! IT RUINS THE CAR!!! The torque steer is still manageable without it.
BTW, I love the APR stage 1. I also replaced the stock brake lines with Neuspeed braided lines, and the pedal feel is much better, with new OEM pads. Vic talked me out of more expensive street performance pads, based on noise and dust. i also swapped the worn OEM tires (Continental) with Nitto Invo's, and really enjoy them. Tire Rack suggested much more expensive options, but Vic at Euroworx convinced me to go with these, at $160 per. I'm still a Tire Rack fan, but some of their choices were expensive overkill. i love my GTI, but it doesn't need the same rubber as a Ferrari 458.
For those of you in LA, I recommend Euroworx in Burbank. Even though I had problems, he made good, and actually suggested less-expensive pads and tires which I'm very happy with. Next? Maybe Stage II and rear antisway bars (if my wife doesn't find out). Not interested in aftermarket exhaust-my prior G35 sedan was too noisy after a Stillen catback.
