Wide Body Wonder: Adrian Smith's 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Vehicle Features PASMAG Staff

Photography by @takara.style, @iaindonnell, @spokephotos, @jimrobsonjr.

Adrian Smith loved the Golf R before it had even arrived in Canada. When he found out it was coming, he put a down payment for one at the dealership to be part of the first shipment of Golf Rs sent to Canada. It wasn't long before he was driving off in a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R of his own, and collecting parts for the car before it even made it home.

ESSENTIALS

Owner: Adrian Smith
Location: Bowmanville, ON
Vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
Horsepower: 510 whp
Club: Importfest Performance

SOCIAL

Facebook: Adrian Smith
Instagram: @rawradrian

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

GT Custom charge/throttle pipes
Custom CSF Intercooler with custom front crash bar
Integrated Engineering Intake
Turbosmart Kompact DV
DBV2 V2 Hybrid IS38 Turbo
DBV2 Turbo Inlet
Precision Raceworks Dual 450 LPFPs
Precision Raceworks Multiport Injection
1300CC Bosch Injectors
Odyssey 15lb Battery w/ StreetFaction box

EXHAUST

DBV2 3.5" Catless downpipe
GT Custom Catback with 4" tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Eurodyne Maestro
ECU Tune by 613b6
Unitronic Stage 2 DSG Tune

WHEELS & TIRES

BC Forged MLE72 Wheels - 19x12 -5 & 19x11 +5
Nitto Invo tires - 285/30/19

BRAKES

Wilwood Superlite 6-piston big brake kit

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Whiteline adjustable endlinks
KW DCC Delete Modules
BFI Stage 2 Engine/ Tranny Mounts
BFI Dogbone mount

EXTERIOR

Rocket Bunny Widebody
Ventus Autoworks Custom Front/Side Splitters
OEM European Tail lights
OEM European Head Lights
Aspec Carbon Fiber Hood
Aero catch hood latches
Rear Wiper Delete
Spage sport 72" wing

LIGHTING

OEM Euro headlights
OEM Euro tail lights

INTERIOR

Autopower 4pt Roll Cage
P3 Boost Gauge
Innovate Motorsport Ethanol gauge
Corbeau RRS Seats
NewType custom rear door cards
Battery relocated to trunk

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

JL Audio 10tw3 subs (2)
Zapco 1000w Amp
Audiocontrol LC2i

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Rocket Bunny. The fact that it's the only golf R with a kit modified to fit in the world makes it unique."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Deka upgraded DSG clutch packs
Fully built motor
Ported & Built Head

SPONSORS

Nitto Tires
Corbeau seats
BC Forged Wheels
DBV2

SHOPS/MECHANICS

Almost Racing
Importfest Performance

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