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
PHOTO GALLERY
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