JMS Volkswagen Golf VII

JMS has released the first details about their upcoming styling program for the Volkswagen Golf VII. Starting with the exterior, the Walddorfhäslach-based tuner offers a front lip spoiler (€259) which gives the model an aggressive appearance. It mounts onto the standard front bumper and is held in place by screws and glue. For an even sportier appearance, the tuner offers a KW V1 inox coil over kit (€1,099) which reduces the ride height by 55mm at the front and 45mm at the rear. Last but not least, customers can order 19-inch Schmidt FS Racing wheels that are equipped with 225/35-19 tires (€4999). All the components are TÜV approved and will become available in January.

Volkswagen Golf GTI by BBM Motorsport

Even though the current sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf is only a few weeks away from receiving a welcomed successor, there still are some tuners focusing on the outgoing model. A recent example would have to be BBM Motorsport that has taken the hotter GTI version of the Golf and made a few improvements here and there. The German tuners have remapped the engine's ECU and installed a custom exhaust system, all for the purpose of increasing the power output of the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged engine by 63 hp (46 kW / 64 PS) and 74 lb.-ft. (100 Nm), for a grand total of 271 hp (202 kW / 274 PS) and 280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm). More power requires a better braking system which is why the tuners at BBM Motorsport have installed StopTech red four-piston calipers, along with a beefed up suspension courtesy of KW. The Volkswagen Golf VI GTI now rides on a fresh new set of 20-inch alloys wrapped around in 235/30R20 rubbers. CFC-Styling was in charge of covering the car in a matte blue foil wrap, while carbon fiber was used for the hood, rear diffuser and the mirror caps.

Volkswagen Golf VI GTI by CFC StylingStation

It's an inevitable trend as we see more graphics companies specializing in custom car exterior vinyl foils turning into all out tuning shops. Undoubtedly, in interacting with their customers, the proprietors of these firms are recognizing the need to be a one-stop-shop for all of their customer's needs but without charging the heavily stuffed footballer prices.

German company CFC StylingStation is one of those small businesses who specializes in custom car exterior vinyl foils but has branched out. Now the firm from the city of Neuss on the left bank of the Rhine river wants to showcase its tuning chops with the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI.

To start, CFC has added to the body a Kerscher front bumper carbon-lip spoiler and 2.5cm widened fenders (together cost 800 euro), side sills, rear diffuser, mirror caps and engine cover all in carbon-fiber by Black-Gold-Design (set costs 1,200 euro).

The chassis is distinguished by two different wheel designs: pink ASA GT1 8.5x19 inch wheels on the one side and red ASA GT3 wheels in the same size on the other. Tires are Hankook EvoS1 225/35R19 (each wheel set costs 2,400 euro). The front wheel hubs receive Eibach spacers while the rear gets 5mm H&R wheel disks. APX AP coilovers (779 euro) in combination with H&R stabilizers ensure increased driving dynamics. The TÜV certified braking system (949 euro) includes 4-piston calipers, carbon-steel two-piece grooved brake discs and also an ultra light floating aluminum hub.

Under the hood CFC taps MR Car Design's turbo upgrade kit (2,200 euro) which includes downpipe and black tail pipe. Power is increased from 210 PS (155 kW / 207 hp) to a Golf R worthy 270 PS (199kW / 266 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.

And of course let's not forget CFC's specialty which gives the GTI a matt gray foiling (1,400 euro) while the roof is painted in High Gloss Carbon Black (550 euro). As a unique touch of contrast, the right side fender and front bumper grille is given a cartoonish collage design which CFC calls Sticker Bombing (250 euro).

Other upgrades include anthracitic colored tinted glass (248 euro), pink tinted fog-lights (50 euro) and a MK SoundStyle audio system which includes a Pioneer head unit, amplifiers by Mosconi, cabling by AIV, Rainbow speakers and Jehnert Doorboards.

When all is said and done, upgrades cost 12,900 euro not including the HiFi system which costs an additional 10,000 euro.

Schmidt Revolution Volkswagen Golf GTI

Schmidt Revolution has introduced a new tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5). Low and menacing, the model has been outfitted with a sport-tuned suspension, a dual exhaust system and an original R32 rear bumper. There's also a Kenwood navigation system and 19-inch wheels with Marangoni tires. For added performance, the 2.0-liter TFSI engine has been equipped with a modified air intake and an optimized ECU. Thanks to these tweaks, the four-cylinder develops 275 PS (202 kW / 271 hp) - an increase of 75 PS (55 kW / 74 hp).

Kerscher Bodykit for VW Golf VI

Located in Falkenburg, Germany, Kerscher Tuning is a leading supplier of body styling enhancement products for the VW and Audi range. With their unique look and style which is Kerscher, many with also see the quality which they are known throughout Europe for. Introducing the newest items for the VW Golf 6, Kersher tuning is again out in front of the pack with there highly sought bodystyling and excellent quality. Maybe they have something prepared to show on this year’s Tuningworld Bodensee!

This bodykit has a complete frontbumper, in fiberglass, with mesh and ABS-plastic inserts for cars with or without headlamp washers, sideskirts, carbon-Styling for sideskirts, complete rear bumper, carbon diffuser and carbon-styling for the rear bumper.

VW Golf V R32 by Senner Tuning

Senner Tuning has a new package available for the Golf V R32. It improves the engine power by 24 PS (18 kW / 24hp), dialing the R32 up to 274 PS (202 kW / 270 hp) and 339 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque. That power upgrade comes by way of a BMC Carbon Airbox, a stainless steel sport exhaust system, and, of course, a little ECU tuning.

The package also supplies the R32 with a new sport suspension - a B16 PSS10 - that can adjust compression and absorption rates. Senner Tuning also includes 3-piece alloy 20-inch rims - 8.5x20s for the front and 9.0x20s for the rear - fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires (235/30 R20). Rounding out the undercarriage tuning are cross-drilled brake disks (heat treated) and performance brake pads.

For the aerodynamics Senner Tuning provides a set of carbon fiber parts - front grill inserts, a roof spoiler, a rear diffuser and side-mirror housings. The R32 also gets LED daytime running lights in the air intake pockets of the bumper fascia.

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 by B&B

German tuner B&B is offering 3 stages of tuning on the anniversary edition Golf GTI that can dial output up all the way to 362 PS (266 kW / 357 bhp) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) of torque.

That Stage 3 tuning job will set you back €8,950 but will make the VW Golf GTI Edition 35 good for a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of just 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 278 km/h (173 mph). All that is done by means of some serious engine work which includes adding B&B's own turbocharger.

The tuner also offers beefier brakes, a suspension lowering of 30 mm and 19- or 20-inch wheels.

But there are cheaper options on hand here too for what is still a decent boost in power. Stage 1 actually comes in two guises - taking the VW Golf GTI Edition 35 from 235 PS (173 kW / 232 bhp) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque to either 280 PS (206 kW / 277 bhp) and 375 Nm (277 lb-ft) or 310 PS (228 kW / 306 bhp) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque.

Stage 2 comes in at 326 PS (240 kW / 321 bhp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.

Volkswagen Golf R by Siemoneit Racing

Siemoneit Racing has unveiled a new performance package for the Volkswagen Golf R.

Designed to increase the model's sporting potential, the package features a new air intake (€449), a revised ECU (€698) and a stainless steel sport exhaust system (€1749). Thanks to these modifications, the engine produces 355 PS (261 kW / 350 hp) and 485 Nm (358 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (63 kW / 84 hp) and 135 Nm (100 lb-ft).

If that isn't impressive enough, the company also offers a more intensive package - with a high pressure fuel pump (€499) and an intercooler (€1199) - that raises the output to approximately 530 PS (390 kW / 523 hp).

Lastly, customers can order a carbon fiber hood and a reprogrammed transmission (€298) that "affords faster acceleration, super-rapid gear changes and even more fun at the wheel - whether on the road or on the race track."

Golf VI R tuned by MR Car Design

German tuner MR Car Design has a new tuning package for the MkVI Golf R.

The retro-flavored remaking the previous Golf R, called the MR6R, consists of an ECU remap of the 2.0 liter TFSI and a new stainless-steel sport exhaust system, among other modifications, that puts on tap 330 PS (243 kW /325 bhp) and 470 Nm (345 lb-ft) of torque instead of the standard issue 270 PS (199 kW / 266 bhp) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

That power boost will set you back €699.

A set of "emotion" wheels called Strada is also on offer, 8 x 19-inch rims in a 10-spoke design wrapped in 235/35-19 tires which MR Car design claims makes the wheels look even larger.

There's also a new set of springs from H&R to help manage the additional bounce from the extra 60 horses.

Golf R by APS

British tuner APS has announced its Stage 2 performance upgrade for the VW Golf R.

The Stage 2 package includes a power boosting to between 320 and 330 bhp (246 kW / 335 PS), depending on which sport exhaust system the customer opts for.

The output upgrade includes a Milltek large bore down pipe for the turbo on the 2.0 liter TFSI power plant, a high-flow sports catalyst and a choice of stainless-steel sport mufflers with dual 100 mm black ceramic pipes.

Also part of the tuning package is a 3-way adjustable Haldex Gen4 controller for the all-wheel drive system, lowering springs, a KW height and damping adjustable coilover suspension, Brembo GT brake kit and a choice of 18 or 19-inch Mono 10 forged alloy wheels with Toyo tires from tuning partner Sportec of Switzerland.

APS's Stage One tuning offers a bump to 308 bhp (230 kW / 312 PS) on the Golf R, from its series' 266 bhp (199 kW / 270 PS), for a price of £445, including VAT and fitting.

The tuner is also promising an upcoming 350 bhp (261 kW / 355 PS) Stage 3 tuning for the Golf R.