Building the Ultimate Golf R: RS3 Engine Mods & Air Ride
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2 ай бұрынGOLF R RESURRECTION! In this video we DAZA Swap the Golf R. We take a WRECKED Audi RS3,
and do a full drivetrain swap into my 2019 special edition Golf R! NOW That the Golf runs, we can modify! We are joined with @JohnLudwick because we are doing air ride!!
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@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
John and I had such a fun time in this video. While im still not sure air is for me, this kit is awesome, and we had a blast. You should check out Johns video. And be sure you tell him I sent ya. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ2Yn6p8tMW9kps.htmlsi=s8FsCnY4cwTIsc-C
@JohnLudwick 2 ай бұрын
Thanks again for inviting me to be apart of the project, man!!
@BeeFmF 2 ай бұрын
Installing air bags on this kind of car doesn't feel right. Maybe if it was an OEM system.... But with the chrome tank and compressor inside the car feels cringe.
@itschefff 2 ай бұрын
My MK7R is on AirLift 3P. Everything is hidden in the spare tire well. This is my first car on air and it’s better than any coilover car I’ve ever had. My R has DCC and it’s better than that. Like rails through corners and I can get it on a lift easy. I’m not sure I could go back.
@Nobody-U-Want-2-Know 2 ай бұрын
He was taping the threads backwards.
@TheShaunsc 2 ай бұрын
How much was the Donor RS3?
@Deutscheautoparts 2 ай бұрын
In my defense…. The sticker
@GerardoVw1 2 ай бұрын
Yea I agree , even factory coil springs have a sticker that has to be on the bottom when putting them on.
@youtubejunkie8053 2 ай бұрын
Not the first time 034 has done something like this…😂
@gothicpagan.666 2 ай бұрын
Ins-Taul by Paul. Catchy ay🙂 Now world famous, well other side of the pond anyhoo.
@jameselliott674 2 ай бұрын
#attaboypaul 😂
@WouterB76 2 ай бұрын
The sticker is the installation guide 😂
@JohnLudwick 2 ай бұрын
I had such an awesome time working with Charles on this project! Even if he was unrelenting with his skepticism 😂
@xjayfromva7730 2 ай бұрын
Haha great setup! Looks cool you guys did a good job.
@phox0999 2 ай бұрын
I used to see your Corvair at shows over the years (H20 for example), good to put a face to the cars. I'll check out your channel.
@erikmcgregor 2 ай бұрын
I love this episode!! @JohnLudwick , what a great job. There is something about forcing Charles to (in his eyes) make bad decisions on his builds that is just so funny and great to watch! Reminds me of the Passat Nos days
@GearsandGasoline 2 ай бұрын
As a Japanese import guy, I think I had an aneurysm when I saw your brake pads have sensors in them. Glad to see the golf lives on, buddy
@camerone397 2 ай бұрын
I've only ever touched German cars and i honestly thought that was an industry standard thing...💀💀
@Mikeselchow 2 ай бұрын
Definitely only a German thing. Shitty thing is if the warning light comes on in the dash, most likely you’ll have to replace the sensors too.
@camerone397 2 ай бұрын
@@Mikeselchow yeah I almost always just cut the sensor and hardwire the two ends together so the light stays off (on my cars, not customers')
@Mikeselchow 2 ай бұрын
@@camerone397 that’s a good idea, never thought of that.
@yobama8344 2 ай бұрын
hell I've seen them in a Peugeot 505 from the late 80s too lol
@grahamek86 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely adore the fact these episodes are a proper length and not just 3x 15 minute episodes of trying to fit some brackets. Quantity and quality - a rare KZfaq combo.
@NoOneForNow1 Ай бұрын
This is called the matt armstrong effect
@jonajones7044 2 ай бұрын
The ride went up, but the air bags still know that Charles is not happy...
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
hahah after we finished the video we moved the suspension up. So the drive height is in the middle of the travel
@ABSjazz 2 ай бұрын
Air ride seems to be counter to the overall ethos of an RS3 swapped Golf R imo, especially a setup that low to start and that only goes lower from there. Would much rather have seen this on some nicely dialed in coils and I suspect Charles does too lol. Excited to see the car at wookies and hear a more complete verdict overall lol
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
what if it turns out we are all wrong, and these bags handle awesome. I mean I doubt it, but maybe HAHAH
@paulbohnert685 2 ай бұрын
As always your car your choice, I have been enjoying the series either way
@rennkafer13 2 ай бұрын
@@HumbleMechanic There's a couple reasons why they won't compared to a dialed in static coilover of equal quality, but you're having fun with it, all good.
@ThousandBlade Ай бұрын
I bet those are definitely coming off soon. It was a sponsorship, buddy Charles gotta eat man.
@Sylast Ай бұрын
@@HumbleMechanic wont happen, but fingers crossed :)
@laalaa99stl 2 ай бұрын
Commenting mostly for the algorithm since this series deserves a million views -- not just for the swap and mods, but for your showing us the thought process of solving problems such as welding together a radiator mount, splicing together an exhaust, wheel spacing, sifting through a hojillion parts catalog to find a shifter that works, etc, etc. Truly epic work!
@LZZZZL 2 ай бұрын
this is best build on youtube by far!!
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
thank you!
@LZZZZL 2 ай бұрын
@@HumbleMechanici could watch you build vws all day my friend thank YOU for the content🙏🏻💯
@dondrap513 2 ай бұрын
I stopped modding my gti after doing an IS38 with e48 map, new springs, bilsteins, rsb, poly bushings, bigger intercooler and uprated clutch. I was glad to be done. Watching Charles makes me want to start again. Take all my money
@blue32nu 2 ай бұрын
I think im in agreement with charles. Coilovers and would be done in a short time. No running lines, no buzzing compressor, no trunk space compromised. Im not an airride hater, those cars look cool and all and the adjustable aspect is cool too but i think this choice is outside charles usual MO
@ghostwrench2292 2 ай бұрын
Agree. I’ve done coilovers and I’ve done air suspension. Air suspension installation is miserable.
@jonytube 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'd go air only on a big sedan. Me thinks Charles will be back to coilovers after a while lol
@blue32nu 2 ай бұрын
@@jonytube I feel like he'd be on a cup kit.😂
@GerardoVw1 2 ай бұрын
I would like to see more of the “issues” and “research” and “struggles” and plastic welding. A 10 hr video version of the nitty gritty stuff but all in all I love this serious 👍
@earnestbunbury2103 2 ай бұрын
I watch hour long videos of auto mechanics chasing wiring problems... plastic welding video would be a vacation.
@hoofington7866 2 ай бұрын
Most epic golf swap project ✅️ Worst suspension option ever✅️ I guess that works if the car was on its 5th owner and if you plan on keeping it in primer and no bumpers.....
@HumbleMechanic 24 күн бұрын
You may be right ;)
@alliedfroth 2 ай бұрын
I look forward to the episode where you are removing the air!
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
Mid summer is my guess
@cup_and_cone 2 ай бұрын
Was here for this comment.
@wesleypinder4217 Ай бұрын
Hopefully he already swapped the garbage out and put coils in.
@MrTolito03 2 ай бұрын
Humble mechanic does it like no other. Dream project after dream project.
@ghostofzuul 2 ай бұрын
we need to get Charles over a million subscribers... if anyone deserves it... Chuck is the dude. sending subscription vibes to the east coast!
@bradleyschmidt2075 2 ай бұрын
As a non-mechanic car lover, this whole process is simply amazing. The amount of work and detail achieved in a relatively short amount of time is astounding to me. Great work guys! You should be proud.
@ChanoWilliams 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate you giving the air ride a chance. I think they can be ran tastefully without slamming the car to the ground. With your setup, it seems like the highest setting is quite a bit lower than I'd be comfortable with. I have bags that I've been holding on to for well over two years now and in that time I also purchased and installed two sets of BC Racing coilovers (newest set is DS Series). I still don't know if I'll ever run the bags on my car, but I appreciate your video giving me a clearer picture of the process. Thanks for this series!
@TassieLorenzo 2 ай бұрын
I don't care too much about the ride height, but I'm just really curious if a Golf on air bags can handle like a normal Golf R on steel suspension or something a bit stiffer like a Mk7 GTI Clubsport S or so on? Conventional steel springs and steel rollbars do ofter a certainly predictability. You don't tend to see air suspension as OEM on sport compacts (not so much even on the A45s, C63s, M2s & M3s? only on the E63s and M5s and above I think?), you don't even tend to see hydraulic suspension on sport compacts anymore -- not since the days of the MG TF and Citroen BX 16-valve.
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
The handling will be the key factor for keep or ditch
@ghostwrench2292 2 ай бұрын
I know the frustrations of major engine mods and air bag installation. It blows my mind you are doing them AT THE SAME TIME! I was LOL at all Charles’ airbag comments in this video!
@JohnAmbach 2 ай бұрын
Feel the same way about air ride, but John seems like the guy to install it and bag riders does seem like the right system… I’m interested to hear about how it drives. Great video man love these daza swaps
@garrymillstones517 2 ай бұрын
I had a 2.5 5cyl focus ST back in the day. Loved the sound off that car, 5 bangers sound awesome.
@unitronic 2 ай бұрын
So well documented and presented, keep it up Charles! 👏
@Goazbox 2 ай бұрын
When everything works first try, youre doing an awesome job. I was especially impressed by the engine wiring in the last video. Perfect research, execution and even finish. Youre a real pro💪💪💪
@JonnieB. 2 ай бұрын
John is your man. We used to live near each other and hang out, he’s the guy to setup your airbags.
@Back2BasicsUS Ай бұрын
I bagged (bagriders kit) my mk1 225Q TT back in 2016. Always had coilovers on all my mk3 gtis/jettas/cabrios. I worked on the bag install after work each night for 5 days as I had never done it before (it was my project/weekend car) and to be honest - I loved it. It rode great. Wasn’t bouncy, and felt like a mid range set of B&Gs. And I never worried about speed bumps/horribly crowned roads and my oil pan ever again lol This video brought back a lot of memories of fumbling through a bag install with no prior experience. Great job on the whole build!
@MahendranathMahi821 2 ай бұрын
Charles, your video series on this Swap is truly exceptional. I'm genuinely hoping that each episode, despite its considerable duration, doesn't end too quickly. Your work is truly commendable !
@chrisbartram3034 2 ай бұрын
Loving the work, but hate the air suspension, and I don't think the body kit is going to be my thing either.😞
@Biwaqu 2 ай бұрын
My favourite car channel on youtube where you actually learn something. Thanks Charles
@CrescentKnife 2 ай бұрын
I agree with Charles 100%. A good set of coil overs is so much more reliable and simpler to install. I don’t understand why people want to bag your car and lay it out like a spatchcock Turkey. Bottom line to each his or her own.
@rhegafd 2 ай бұрын
Hell ya! I just did a very similar setup on my Dakota R/T. Best of both worlds, low when you want it for looks, and performance and ride quality for the rest of the time. Good Choices and THank you for bringing in JohnLudwick. His work is impeccable.
@carbonclouds3689 4 күн бұрын
I love this build so much, you and Paul's channel are my favorite VW content.
@kc510 2 ай бұрын
I felt your excitement when you drove it and said this is awesome. Such a great feeling to see progress in projects! So jealous of this build.
@TOOLAPC68 2 ай бұрын
been waiting all week for this thank you charles! made my sunday amazing! hope you having a good easter!
@BG-vw5jx 2 ай бұрын
This has been excellent watching you guys weave your magic. Can't wait to see some rips!
@TheNorville2 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant, really love seeing you do this sort of stuff, giving me ideas as what to do to my TTS.
@desertwind16v 2 ай бұрын
Damn this project just gets more wild each episode! Can’t wait to see the body kit and final results.
@ghostwrench2292 2 ай бұрын
Right! I CANNOT believe he is adding airbags in the middle of a DAZA swap! Charles must be a glutton for punishment.
@ianatkinson8464 2 ай бұрын
Loving this series, good luck with it all😎👍
@ONEfraMedia 2 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 this build it’s so clean! Great job guys! Big fan!
@user-iu3gu1on3l Ай бұрын
This whole series’ pacing, editing and content is 👌👌
@brendanhealey2528 2 ай бұрын
I’m with you Charles with the air ride suspension there’s money best spent elsewhere.
@7.5DTRGTI 2 ай бұрын
🔥🔥 The car looks AMAZING!! Great video!!
@nickpitsakis755 2 ай бұрын
A mind blowing project this is with top of the line parts. I cant wait for the final result !
@BOOSTEDDUDE Ай бұрын
This is such an awesome build! I can't wait to see what it looks like when you're done!
@MacThreinfhir 2 ай бұрын
Cools stuff, Charles! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
@Dingo500 2 ай бұрын
John sounds just like Ammo NYC Larry.
@JohnLudwick 2 ай бұрын
First time I've heard that! Haha
@TVCHLORD 2 ай бұрын
@@JohnLudwickI hear it
@andrew_barros 2 ай бұрын
That pumpkin appears to be parked awfully close to that tree... damn haha
@ZylonFPV 2 ай бұрын
I love this series! I owned a 2010 TTRS manual here in the UK and the engine was one of my favourites for sure. I loved having it with a manual box, even if the box wasn’t perfect. Incredible sound, incredible power and torque. Very excited to see the finale, but hope that you also make a few videos after it’s done to see how it’s going and how you like it 😊
@chrisparr3516 2 ай бұрын
Loving this build so much energy and laughs, been a great build to watch.
@michaelridley5862 Ай бұрын
This series is truly amazing! You and Paul are responsible for much of my happiness. Keep it up!
@sundippatel1796 2 ай бұрын
Awesome build, can’t wait for the next video!
@shephusted2714 2 ай бұрын
this is basically a distillation of years of experience showcased because you can - not for the faint of heart or basically anybody other than foreign auto pros or they will find out what true sadness really is but it seems to have worked out for you and it is pretty interesting if nor recommended
@Shagz Ай бұрын
This is coming along great! Can't wait to see this finished and in person.
@uknterror508 Ай бұрын
Loving this series, I also dont really care for bags but I do recognize that a good kit makes even something you dont particularly like, a good call
@extrememike 2 ай бұрын
This was so fun to watch! Great work!
@aznerol0770 Ай бұрын
Your videos bring me great joy. As a VW owner, they bring me great information. Thank you.
@Buhbrianbeats 2 ай бұрын
Awesome series so far! Have loved keeping up with it!
@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast 2 ай бұрын
Loved seeing John as a guest in this series
@user-zc5wd8fg2q 2 ай бұрын
Best amd most entertaining build by far.. 😅😅😅😅 I love it guys ..
@giftsenne4718 Ай бұрын
Can't believe how hooked I am into this series. The air suspension install took me by surprise though, ngl.
@ragnarironspear1791 2 ай бұрын
Awesome channel, Happy Easter 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧
@hodgesjaso 2 ай бұрын
Very much enjoying this series!
@Jamk14 2 ай бұрын
Stancy boy Charles. Now he can scrap the speed bump in Helen 😂😂
@HumbleMechanic 2 ай бұрын
Hahaha it’s Mr Stanci Boi to you
@Rockport1911 2 ай бұрын
Yeah AirRide is controversial, but I dont understand why it has to be THAT low in the highest setting when Charles is clearly interested in driveability. These little bags are too low and have not enough travel in my opinion. Also the sporty RS3 engine, big- brakes and 4WD setup clash wioth a floaty air suspension. Atleats it can be all turned back to stock, I predict that a good set of coilovers is going to replace the air setup soon :)
@RoryTobias_ 2 ай бұрын
Definitely need some 215/35/18 tyres for those wheels 😂
@brandonsoo5386 Ай бұрын
I bagged my Mk7.5 GTI and I love it. I'm on a full AirREX set up.
@TheEagleman193 2 ай бұрын
Oh gosh was not expecting that last part, now really excited to see how it turns out
@TheRebuilt1 2 ай бұрын
chapeau to you my guy for pressing on. Thats a lot of work and this is the edited version so this is like working 2-3 jobs at once. I love Billstien on my MKIV but am curious to see how you adapt to this. I think we were getting close to Scirocco in Florida swap Charles as this suspension install went on.
@amalitsky 2 ай бұрын
Amount of work which went into this series is mind-blowing. Huuuuuuge "thank you"
@SchwaboChannel 2 ай бұрын
Whoa, so much progress!!
@TheSibster86 2 ай бұрын
Loving this series! The r is gonna be amazing when it’s all complete
@ZioGiGi 2 ай бұрын
You're a trooper man!! can't believe you bagged it. Coilovers FTW!!!!! all joking a side car looking awesome. (minus the bags) lol
@carstenhaterauch7193 2 ай бұрын
Absolut geil❤❤ i love it. Greetings from germany🎉
@TheGhiaDriver 2 ай бұрын
I feel conflicted, I love this project and the level of engineering going into it. But personally I can't stand the look of that air ride.
@blazzer-nu1wi 2 ай бұрын
This is easily my favorite series on YT right now!
@anthonybrand6137 Ай бұрын
I share your skepticism Charles about the air ride system, & wonder if it fits in with your overall philosophy for this Golf R 7.5 project Loving the camaraderie with Paul on this build & the clear, down to earth commentary you are giving at each step of the process Keep up the great work!👍👍
@KurumaDesigns 2 ай бұрын
Wow this build just keeps escalating, love it!
@TH3L3G3ND 2 ай бұрын
cant wait for the finale this build is by far the best one ive seen done on KZfaq!
@alancalderon84 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video, just wish you could make more videos like this
@hawker800mech 2 ай бұрын
This series is pretty, pretty..pretty good. It’s pretty awesome!
@mikebroom1866 2 ай бұрын
Paul install every time. No question.
@paulbohnert685 2 ай бұрын
Really enjoying the whole series, this is something I would love to do someday! I agree with you, I am not a fan of bags either. Just not my thing.
@mikebroom1866 2 ай бұрын
15+ years ago the rear sway bar was #1 on my list. Really made my mk4 337 fool-proof. If I had too much understeer, it just rotated more and got more grip.
@JalelKedjour 2 ай бұрын
I’m currently stuck in the airport because of the delayed flight and thank you Charles for keeping me occupied watching your videos!! As an Audi technician this series is awesome,keep it up!
@lincolnk.1964 Ай бұрын
Considering this is my dream car. Dream color with a monster build heck yes I'm loving this build and channel like crazy. You two work so well together on camera. Both share a great passion that shows. Keep it up. And if you ever in wa with this car please please let us know so I can pay for a ride!!!!
@ArraisLF 2 ай бұрын
Crazy build my dude. I'm with you on the air suspension skepticism 🤣
@tumimponeng5156 2 ай бұрын
This content deserves television ❤️
@Mj-uo7bc 2 ай бұрын
I love the gold looking rims. Looks sick on the car 💪🏼👌🏻
@connor_arb 2 ай бұрын
Damn I was not expecting the ending. Even more excited to see it finished now 😍
@nightbluemk7 2 ай бұрын
This is gonna be one sick ass DAZA swap on a golf R. Keep up the work Charles!
@Bcbarcode506 2 ай бұрын
Great content once again!
@chazparker2488 2 ай бұрын
Awesome content as usual. A dream of mine that in hopes comes to life like this
@ACT1V3_TR4PP3R 2 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this episode
@mattalki 2 ай бұрын
I'm not a fan of 90% of these mods, but for some reason I can't stop watching. I guess modifying VWs isn't my thing at all, but it's interesting to watch Charles work and make everything look like it's supposed to be that way. There's a lot of talent in that, as most modified cars look modified rather than purposeful. Watching the body kit go on next week is going to be utterly painful though. I'm probably going to start calling this the Frankenstein's Monster R at some point. 🤣
@2strokeFORever 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad the bags turned out good but I agree it's hard to beat a good set of coilovers just for the ease of install alone
@kayakkevin 2 ай бұрын
This is the most entertaining car show on the internet
@rich5984 2 ай бұрын
Charles you're a bad influence 😂. I have an MK1 Golf with an Audi 3.2 24v which sounds beautiful but the RS3 😮 ❤. I'm skeptical about air ride and will be avidly watching to gauge your opinion on it. Keep up the great work 👍🏼
@leom9659 2 ай бұрын
10/10 love this series great work. Hire me part time 😂
@sameftek9799 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Happy Easter! 🎉🎉🎉. Charles how about valve cleaning with walnuts?
@soeren72 2 ай бұрын
So from drivability to bounce bounce gangsta 😂
@earnestbunbury2103 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like the life of P Diddy...
@silasmayes7954 2 ай бұрын
I'm in North Carolina, so I hope I get a chance to see this thing on the road at some point. It literally has one of my favorite engines. I'm a big fan of 5 cylinder engines.
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