MK7 Golf R APR Stage 3+ | Excelerate Performance

WALTER'S MK7 GOLF R

Walter came to Excelerate Performance in early 2015 with a brand spankin’ new MK7 Volkswagen Golf R looking for some upgrades. With a mere 248 miles on the clock this had to be the lowest mileage car we have flashed with APR software. It all started at stage 1, then came stage 2, then we installed minor suspension, interior, and exterior components here and ther. We began to see just how enthusiastic Walter was so see the gains to be had from modifications. We knew the bug bit hard and I am not quite sure Walter knew what he was getting into until he mentioned that when he finds a hobby he goes 100%, all in. He wasn’t kidding, if you saw this mans arsenal of video and photography equipment you would know just how serious these words mean.

Setting budget and power goals are quite valuable when picking an upgrade path to take, especially in a modern day Volkswagen, the paths break off into trails. I am not sure Walter knew what he was in for long term, but with a little bit of guidance and proactive research Walter has landed himself a winning combo that is not only fast and fun to drive, the car has also been proven reliable.

Stay tuned to this build page as we continue to progress with Walters Golf R. The platform is still young and we have yet to find the limitations for the MK7 platform. Its going to be a long ride, so buckle up.

Engine & Transmission

APR Built Long Block
(Pistons, Rods, Coated Bearings,valve job, valve springs)
APR Stage 3 EFR Turbo Kit w/ Cast downpipe
APR Stage 3+ MPI Fueling Kit
APR v5.0 ECU Calibration
APR v2.5 DSG Calibration
AWE Switchpath Exhaust – Chrome 102mm
APR Carbon Fiber Intake
APR Carbon fiber turbo inlet pipe
APR Oil Catch Can
APR Tuning Intercooler
iAbed Rear Main Seal
APR Clutch Packs
Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential
Super Pro Roll Control Engine Mounts

Suspension, Steering & Braking

MSS Street Standard Spring Kit
Integrated Engineering Camber plates
Super Pro Adjustable Lower Control Arms.
Super Pro Front and Rear End Links
TyrolSport Dead Set Kit
H&R 27mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Super Pro 24mm rear Sway Bar
034 Motorsport Subframe mount Inserts
034 Motorsport Dogbone Mount Insert
Eurocode Front Upper Strut Bar
Eurocode Rear Tie Bar
StopTech Trophy Big Brake Kit 355mm ST-60
StopTech Slotted Rear rotors, pads and stainless lines

Exterior & Extra Modifications

OEM Euro Face Lift MK7.5 Taillights
XLR8 harness and coding for Sequential Signals
P3 Cars Digital Vent Gauge
Euro Power Folding Mirrors & VCDS Coding
OEM European Brushed Mirror Caps
BAK Performance Custom Steering Wheel
OEM Euro MK6 R 19″ Talladega Wheels
Michelin Pilot Supersport Tires
Flow Design Splitter & Side Skirts
Polished Oil Filter Housing and Oil Cap, Washer Fluid, and Dipstick
SwoopsBuilt Fabricated Brake Fluid Reservoir

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12 Sycamore Way
Unit 1 & 2
Branford, CT 06405

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Location:
12 Sycamore Way
Unit 1 & 2
Branford, CT 06405

Call Us: 203-483-6100

E-Mail Us:
Service@excelerateperformance.com
Sales@excelerateperformance.com

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM

Book an Appointment

Join Our Mailing List

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Dan Beach

Mechanic

About Dan

Dan comes to Exclerate Performance with an extensive automotive mechanical background and former foreman of a local VW Dealership. He is ASE Certified and Master Certified in all Levels of Volkswagen. Like any VW mechanic Dan is diehard VW, he drives a 2001 Beetle 1.8T and a 1988 Porsche 944S.

So what does Dan do when he isn’t wrenching in the service bays? He is busy wrenching on a 24 hours of Lemons car, a 1979 Chevrolet Chevette with a mid engine Subaru motor. How awesome is that?

When it boils down, Dan has a true passion for cars which started back in his yesteryears. As a child he grew up playing with cars, taking them apart but as he got older, he learned to put them back together. From this point, the rest was history. Fixing, modifying, repairing, racing, and driving have all been a big part of Dan’s life and it shows in his work.

Life's a Beach!

Craig Miller

Performance Sales Specialist

About Craig

Well this is embarrassing.... I've not had a chance to tell you all about Craig. He is taking and EXTRA long time with his bio so he can be ultra detailed with his life. We might publish it into a manifesto... we shall see when its completed.

Nicole Costello

Customer Service

About Nicole

Nicole has been a car enthusiast for as long as she can remember. He fondest memories that started it all were when her father would work on cars of his own. The exposure led her to experience working on vehicles herself which ultimately led her to attend Porter and Chester for automotive where she graduated in 2010. This passion led Nicole down a path that created her desire to work in the automotive field. Fast forward and after two years of being at Excelerate Performance Nicole has created and developed new roles for the company. She can be found holding it down out on the loading dock overseeing inventory and shipping/receiving as well as various book keeping tasks inside the office.

Nicole is not only passionate about her love for cars, she also has a few projects of her own. She owns two GTI’s, one MK4 and one MK4.. of course they are both VR6’s. Nicole also has her own Etsy store where she sells stuffed toys and other various crafts she designs and sews herself. How cool is that?

Gregory Furtak

German Sales • Website • Graphic Design • Media

About Greg

Greg’s passion for cars started as far back as he could remember, always playing, building and modifying die-cast models, even hot wheels atop road map rugs. The seriousness of the automotive addiction started when he could get his hands on a real car which his brother bought his first back in the early 2000’s. Since that day he always had involvement in some sort of project whether it be his own or someone else’s.

As important as hobbies are in life, Greg is a perfect advocate of family comes first. He grew up working for the family landscaping business, played hockey, skied, and travelled with his brothers and were closer than most siblings were. But their togetherness became something else entirely when their mechanical interests came together building cars. He also enjoys life outside of cars and hitting up local craft breweries with his girlfriend and hanging out with his two French Bulldogs. Greg’s hobbies surpass cars too, he has invested years of time to his love for photography, computers, and anything he can take apart and rebuild.

Greg has had a few projects of his own too in his day. Most recent was an 11 second 600+whp Duramax Diesel Powered Chevy Silverado truck and a MK7 Golf Sportwagen TDI that he gets all the MPG’s with on his commute from South Western Connecticut.

Justin Rogers

Service Manager

About Justin

Justin started two years ago at Excelreate Performance as multi-role aficionado. Forum sales, service writing, and installations were his job description, so you never saw him standing still or if you did it wasn’t for long. For the past year and a half, he has been in the shoes as a full time mechanic.

Justin is very passionate about cars and is very interested in how things work which makes him so great at what he does. He spends the time to figure things out the right way and knows when to ask for help so tearing things down and putting them back together serve a dual purpose. Justin’s appreciation for cars came from his uncle who was into older Mercedes Benz’s and his Grandfather who shared the same mechanical values. With German cars always on his mind, Justin new he just had to have an Audi. But those who know Audi know the problems that come with them. Not being able to afford to pay someone to fix it, he took matters into his own hands.

When Justin isn’t busy working on Audi’s and Volkswagens and expanding his credit line on the Snap On truck, you can also find him flipping burgers on the grille or smoking a brisket…a foodie at heart. Justin is also passionate about his music and bettering his life with experience. Justin can be seen around New Haven County in his E39 540i M sport or his highly sought after (1 of 133 imported) Audi 200 Quattro wagon. He is also known as the shop humorist… if you need horse sense or comeback in topic of conversation, you best bet your most prized possession that he has something in his bag of wit.

Most recently Justin was promoted and made his way back up to the office front from the shop. Justin is now the Sales and Service Manager so if you have technical questions, questions about products or services Justin can help you reach your destination!

Joshua Lockwood

Owner

About Joshua

Excelerate Performance is owned by Joshua Lockwood. For over two decades his hobby has been automotive related and more specifically modifying cars, but it’s in his blood too as his father loved fast cars. Once he got a taste for performance the button was switched and he began modifying his first vehicle heavily. After that he began advising, selling and installing performance parts for friends and family. With this love of vehicles and love for business the decision to go into business for himself was obvious. Joshua completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Quinnipiac University in 2003 and never looked back. Armed with entrepreneurial knowledge, an insatiable desire for the performance market, and some hard earned funds, he began Excelerate Performance.

Although Excelerate Performance is an integral part of Josh’s life, it isn’t all business all the time. When he’s not at work, he’s spending his time with his beautiful wife, Sarah. She has been with him as long as his passion for cars has been. Together they enjoy good food, good friends, and time with their family, along with their puggles. They also help others in the community and are devoted to their religion.

And obviously Josh loves cars and he likes powerful cars. Josh’s garage has included an entire gamut of vehicles: VW, Audi, Acura, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, etc. But currently it’s filled with an Audi RS7, Audi R8, several 500+ hp VW GTi’s, Acura RDX, and a Toyota Tundra 5.7. More are coming.