{"id":2200,"date":"2024-05-24T00:35:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurowerke.com.au\/?p=2200"},"modified":"2024-05-24T02:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T02:01:38","slug":"charlies-swiss-army-knife-10-second-slep3r-golf-r","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devdesigns.au\/eurowerke\/charlies-swiss-army-knife-10-second-slep3r-golf-r\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlie’s Swiss Army Knife: 10-Second [SLEP3R] Golf R"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Have you ever owned a Swiss Army Knife?<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]They\u2019re the original multi-tool, they\u2019re known for their quality and are good-looking, as good-looking goes for multi-generational pocket tools. You might be thinking, why are we talking about Swiss Army Knives? Well, the Volkswagen Golf is the Swiss Army Knife of the automotive industry from its most basic form to the more elaborated GTI and R models, and today we\u2019re talking about one of Sydney\u2019s wildest Swiss Army Knives – [SLEP3R] Charlie\u2019s Volkswagen Golf R.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2347″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

A car that can truly do it all - from daily driving, to 10 second quarter miles and even UBER!<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]That all might seem a bit far-fetched, surely a 10-second Golf is so highly strung that it would no longer be able to do the daily duties, let alone Uber. But what you may not realise is Charlie is what you\u2019d call a die-hard car guy, his whole life has rotated around octane fuelled fun and when your tuner is EuroWerke - 10 seconds isn\u2019t as highly strung as you think. Before we dive deep into what makes [SLEP3R] Golf R so special, let\u2019s take a step back in time and introduce the man behind the smile and our 6th<\/sup> customer feature: Charlie.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2269″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2349,2301″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”2″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Charlie can always remember being into cars. <\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]As a child his favourite toys were the four-wheel kind and going into school all his friends seemed to share the interest. Growing up in Sydney\u2019s west during the peak of Australia\u2019s Show-Car era meant he didn\u2019t have to go far for inspiration. Back then every corner had another custom car with a stereo and blow-off-valve making more racket than a 747. Good times. When Charlie was old enough to start driving the style of tuning had become slightly more international with JDM, DTM and other \u2018international trends\u2019 becoming more prevalent here. JDM really peaked Charlies interests.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Being a car-guy, he understood things were going to cost money, so even at a young age Charlie began working and saving. Hospitality is where he \u2018cut his teeth\u2019<\/em> and is the industry he still works in today (running a pub!).\u00a0 With some coins saved Charlie purchased his first car; a Torino Red (almost Burgundy) CRX ED9. \u2018This was it - a ticket to<\/em> freedom\u2019, Charlie remembered thinking. The CRX served him for many years, many budget modifications and more importantly - many late-night national park drives. With-out a doubt, he was hooked and not long after he upgraded to a Milano Red Honda Civic VTI-R.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2201″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Falling for tuning.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]The VTI-R is where Charlie really began to fall in love with tuning and the potential of a vehicle with the right parts fitted. He fell in love with the \u2018sleeper\u2019 style car, which is generally defined as: \u201cSleeper cars,” also known as “sleepers,” refer to cars that appear ordinary or unassuming on the outside but have high-performance capabilities under the hood. These vehicles are designed to look like regular commuter cars or sedans, often lacking the flashy appearance or distinguishing features typically associated with high-performance cars. Over the next few years, he built his Honda Civic VTI-R into quite the \u2018togue\u2019 (mountain-road) monster.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Eventually the time came for an upgrade, by now Charlie was well and truly Honda-addicted. As Honda says, \u201cThe Power of Dreams<\/em>\u201d. Wanting to take their motto one step further, Charlie wanted power. And Honda power in its best form is a \u2018K20A motor. At the time the Honda EP3R was the top-dog for Japanese hot hatches, commonly described as Japan\u2019s GTI. A Nighthawk black car was found, secured and the tuning journey began.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2221″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2229,2228″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”2″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

The keen eye will notice\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\u2018EP3R\u2019 – that\u2019s a lot like his number plate, well that\u2019s where it came from! Charlie\u2019s EP3R was freedom, speed and fun all wrapped up into one tiny black car. It didn\u2019t take long for modifications to begin. First was all the \u2018bolt on\u2019 parts, then came its best form which was building the naturally aspirated 2L to space-ship levels. How? Charlie opted for a completely rebuilt headwork which included titanium internals allowing his 2L to rev beyond 9000rpm, redlining at 9300RPM. At this point in the build, it made 163fwkw and was a riot to drive. A while later, Charlie decided to go \u2018next level\u2019<\/em> with a turbo kit including a HKS GT2835R Turbo. Power increased to a conservative 225fwkw and a heap more torque. In the end, this power overcame the front wheel drive system and eventually wasn\u2019t the drive Charlie wanted. By the end of his ownership, it was one of the most modified EP3R\u2019s in Australia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Charlie amassed years of fond memories in his Hondas. It was \u2018the good old days\u2019<\/em> when everyone built their cars with friends, shared the real struggles of DIY backyard tuning with no tools and the never-ending slow grind to save more money. There was very little ego back then. All the late-night cheeky drives down Heathcote Road & Royal National Park were always fun. But as life does, things changed and for Charlie he had met someone, fallen in love and was about to begin a family\u2026 a few more doors might be needed.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2223″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Life was progressing – in a positive way. <\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]In 2018 life changed and when life changes, the change is happening whether you\u2019re ready or not – Charlie knew this and was raised to prepare. So how does a die-hard car guy prepare for one of life\u2019s biggest changes? First, we think about what car would be ideal for such change and secondly, we obtain such car. The word ideal would imply best suited for the change on hand but ideal also as a car enthusiasts\u2019 sole car, hobby, and racer. Ideally the car needed more doors, more space, pinch of luxury, splash of extra safety and a whole lot of aftermarket support. The line was drawn in the sand, the Honda was put up for sale and a target set on a brand-new Volkswagen Golf R Mk 7.5.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2222″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2226,2224″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”2″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Queue: [SLEP3R] Version 2.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Now Charlie wasn\u2019t going to get just any Golf R, he hoped that the standard car could be that little bit different to most. Now this wasn\u2019t going to be easy, for example: Right now, there\u2019s 244 Volkswagen Golf R mk7.5 for sale on Carsales.105 of these are white, 59 blue, 35 black, 6 in gold and just 2 in Red - meaning only 0.82% of cars available for sale right now are available in red. You could imagine his excitement when he found a brand-new car in red. (Always having a soft spot for Red!)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]With the Golf R purchased the age-old internal battle of leaving it stock whilst under warranty began. Endless nights google searching new parts, eventually reminding himself he promised he would \u2018wait until after warranty\u2019<\/em> (Most of us have been there\u2026). After a month of this cycle of late nights and promise reminders, the itch became all too much, and this is where our story and Charlies unite. After a literal single month of ownership, the Golf R was booked in at Eurowerke for a Stage 1 tune.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2230″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Three days into lock-downs<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Exactly three days into lock-downs Charlie\u2019s wife gave birth to their beautiful first child, a baby boy – Kayson. As any car guy - many things were going through his mind, like \u2018what baby seat should I buy?\u2019<\/em>, \u2018how old does he need to be to start working on cars<\/em>?\u2019 and \u2018what will I do if he doesn\u2019t like cars\u2026<\/em>\u2019. Jokes aside there were a few things to organise, and Charlie couldn\u2019t wait. First purchase was a NUNA baby-seat, they\u2019re basically Recaro\u2019s for babies and of course it just so happened that another year had passed, so it was time for another stage to be added\u2026 It’s for the baby![\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2361″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2363,2362″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”2″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Stage 3 - let it be. <\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Stage 3 is this red Golf R\u2019s \u2018final form\u2019<\/em>. By this point, there wasn\u2019t an element not improved by Charlie. The modifications are the same till this day and they are:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Performances Enhancements <\/strong><\/h3>\n