I feature a lot of parts on this site, most of which I cover within individual blog entries, while some were overlooked as minutia. Here is a complete list of parts I use on my car, each with a link to my write-up, a manufacturer’s website, or an Amazon Affiliate link.
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Air Filter (Engine) – aFe Power Magnum Flow Pro Dry S (Amazon) or
………………………….. Genuine VW air filter (preferred part)
Amplifier – Rockford Fosgate T500X1BR – (Amazon)
Automatic Power-Off (for electronics panel) – APO3 – (Amazon)
Battery – X2Power Premium AGM with 100A Circuit Breaker for Electronics
Battery Cover – Click here to search AliExpress for “Volkswagen Battery Cover”
Battery Wiring – Stinger 4-gauge OFC – (Amazon) with 12V Relay – (Amazon)
Cargo Box – Yakima Showcase 15 – (A Box I’d Rather Have)
Cargo Liner – Canvasback – (Amazon)
Clutch – RSR kit by HS Tuning
Display Mounting (for Ham Radio and Tablet) – ProClipUSA
ECU Upgrade – APR Stage 3 for IS38
Engine/Transmission Mounts – Stock
Engine Oil – Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 w/OEM Filters
Exhaust – APR Cast Downpipe w/High-Flow Catalyst
……………. Baun Performance Catback Exhaust with the following…
……………….. .Vibrant 17950 3-inch Resonator (Amazon)
……….. ……… Borla Pro XS 3-inch Muffler (Amazon)
………………… 304L 3-inch Stainless Steel Piping
………………… Jones 4-inch Double-Walled Stainless Steel Tips
Fire Extinguisher – H3R Performance HG250B Halotron – (Amazon)
Fire Extinguisher Mount – H3R Performance NB300 Flat Surface Mount – (Amazon)
Floor Liners – Findway F518
Ham Radio – Icom ID-5100A Dual-Band DSTAR – (Amazon)
………………… Yaesu FT-891 Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Transceiver – (Amazon)
………………… Yaesu FT-857D Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Transceiver (Discontinued)
……………. …..Raspberry Pi3 for 4G D-STAR Access Point – (Amazon)
…………… .…..DVMega UHF D-STAR Mezzanine Board for Pi3 – (Amazon)
………………… Orbic Speed 5G Mobile Hotspot (for D-STAR and computers)
……….. ……… EM-MG11006-SP with one of the following antennas mounted…
……….. ……………. Comet SS-460SB – 1/2-wave Dual-Band (18″) – (Amazon)
……….. ……………. Comet SSB-5 1/2-wave Dual-Band (38″) – (Amazon)
……….. ……………. Comet SSB-7 6/8-wave Dual-Band (55″) – (HRO)
……….. ……………. Diamond NR73BNMO – 1/2-wave Dual-Band (33″)** – (Amazon)
……….. ……………. Laird Technologies 450-470 MHz Phantom Elite – (Amazon)*
………………………*UHF-only; mounted when I have a cargo box on the car…
…………………….**My favorite antenna, usually mounted…
…………………Scorpion SA-680 Black Widow HF Antenna – (occasional mounting only)
…………………TuneMatic TM-1 Automatic Screwdriver Antenna Controller
…………………M2Inc HO Loops for 6m and 2m (occasionally mounted to 1⅜” pipe)
Hitch – EcoHitch Model #X7310 1-1/4″
Hitch Ball Mount – Curt Class 1, #C45018 (nice and short; still clears the bumper)
Hitch Bumper Guard – Tow Ready #80400. No longer available?
Hitch Rack – Curt Model #18110 for 1-1/4” or 2″ Receivers – (Amazon)
Infotainment Upgrade – VW Helix Sound System, 8-inch Display Upgrade
Intake – Stock Airbox with the following changes…
…………. Snow Screen Delete
…………. aFe Power Magnum Flow Pro Dry S (Amazon)
…………. Genuine VW air filter (Amazon)
…………. ECS Big Bore Turbo Inlet Pipe
…………. ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose
Intercooler – APR w/APR Hose Kit
Oil Pan – USP Steel Upgrade, with Fumoto F106SX Drain Valve
Phone Dock – D-Dock (removed); ProClipUSA mounts
Roof Rack – Rhino Rack Vortex 2500 RS – (Amazon)
………………. Yakima Baseline with JetStream Crossbars
Scan Tools – OBDEleven Pro, OBDEleven Tool Holder
…………… …..VCDS HEX-NET
Spark Plugs – Genuine Audi OEM for RS7 (by NGK) – (Amazon)
Stereo Upgrade – VW Helix Sound System
……………………….. 8-inch Display Upgrade
Subwoofer – Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10 – (Amazon)
Suspension – Stock
Tint – Huper Optik Ceramic Film + OEM Pop-In Sunshades
Tires – Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, 225/40R18
Trailers – 2015 Carry-On 3.5x5LSHS Utility Trailer (heavily modified);
……………. 2016 Homesteader Fury 4×6 Cargo Trailer Conversion
Trailer Lighting Adapter – ZCI #119250KIT – (Amazon)
Trailer Wheel Adapters – No longer used, but get yours at AdaptIt USA 5×4.50-to-5×112
Tuning – APR Stage 3 for IS38
Voltage Inverter – Wagan EL2610 Elite 400W Pro Pure Sine Inverter – (Amazon)
Voltage Regulation for Ham Radio – N8XJK Super Booster
Wheels – Stock 18″ VW Nogaro, Gunmetal Grey Nogaros
Wireless Phone Charger – No Longer Used… Read Here
Please feel free to contact me if you think anything is missing and should be featured.