When the Mk6 was introduced, it quickly became clear that Volkswagen had learned from past mistakes. In fact, every generation of Golf has been a runner-up in the European Car of the Year awards. Despite the numerous awards that were generated by the MK6, it needed more time to grow on a community of enthusiasts that still held the previous iteration of the Golf in a much higher regard. At this point in time, the MK6 has long since gained the trust of many, and proven itself many times over. From our weekly polls, the accolade collecting MK6 generation has made its way back into our monthly feature line up. (Our very first monthly feature was also an MK6 GTI by our good friend and supporter,
@Ron.mk6.)
Saying that there is a right or wrong way to build any Volkswagen Golf/GTI is not only debatable, but subjective. From designing the exterior with its perfect body lines to tuner friendly engine mods accented with the assorted aero kits, these hatches have unlimited potential. At the heart of it all, however, we tend to lean towards having all the natural aesthetics speak for themselves. Of course with the occasional accents, and touches to show some uniqueness. Charlie’s GTI is a great example of what we're describing. In fact, this is exactly what caught our attention about his build. It’s the perfect blend between making a statement and less is more. Though Charlie has stated there is more to be done, it's always a good idea to enjoy the subtleties.
Either Charlie has an excellent way of bringing a vision to life, knowing what's needed or he has some great guidance. As he stated, this GTI is not only his first European ride, but also the first car that he has put any work and time into. We can't speak for Charlie himself, however I'd go as far as to say that it was completely worth the effort invested.
This 2013 GTI sits nicely on squared Rotiforms LSR’s complimented with a set of Truhart Street Plus Coilovers to eliminate the killer wheel gap. To help improve airflow and add a little more 'kick' to the 1.8t, a CTS Cold Air Intake was added. These changes are enough to make any daily commuter standout in a sea of your average everyday vehicles.
Charlie has a lot more planned for both cosmetics and performance. With the DSG transmission that comes standard with the GTI it doesn’t take too much performance mods for this car to become something to watch out for, especially at those low speed rolls.
Between the classic go-fast mods, down pipes, engine tunes, and more stylistic approach to the overall body of this MK6, Charlie has made it very clear that it’s nowhere near finished, and what we're seeing is only the beginning. This GTI is soon to be equipped with a quick release steering wheel to give the interior a slightly different look and certainly not to "Ghost Ride the Whip" (Is that still a thing?). The real neck breaker mod that will be making its way in the near future are the shorter springs, and a camber kit if needed, to achieve that desirable fitment that many attempt, but only few accomplish. We will update any major changes you do, so to all of our readers stay tuned!!
@nativechar
With this being Charlie’s first build, we know the feeling of being recognized for something you put your time, money and hard work into. It's one of the main reasons we take such pride in covering our features. We are honored to be able to cover your first build. Thank you for not only giving us this opportunity, but for sharing your build with us and all who comes across this. Maybe it will inspire a few to get started on a build of their very own.
