This vehicle was purchased with the intention on being the VW shop car, and with 450 HP on tap, it’s easy to imagine why. 

Owner: Joshua Lockwood
Location: Bratford, CT
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T
Horsepower: 450

Photos By: Excelerate Performance

Engine/Performance:
Engine Build (IE Rods, ARP Head Studs, Calico Coated Bearings)

APR Stage 3 Turbo Kit w/ GT28RS Turbo

APR Intercooler

AEM Water Methanol Kit with custom button

APR 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with RSC technology

Carbonio Intake

AWE Turbo Outlet Pipe

BSH Engine Mounts

BSH Throttle Body Pipe

Drivetrain
Peloquin LSD

South Bend/DXD Custom Clutch Kit

Forge Short Shifters (Side and Front/Back)

Wheels/Tires
Raderwerks M-TEN 80s (Black) 18X8/18X9 R

Yokohama S Drive Tires

Wheel Spacers

Brakes:
STOPTECH Front BBK with 328mm 2 Pc Discs/ST-40 Red Calipers

STOPTECH Slotted Rear Discs/Pads

Suspension:
B&G RS2 Coilovers

Ultra Racing Chassis Braces

Ultra Racing 24mm Rear Sway Bar

Exterior
Rieger Front Lip

OSIR Carbon Fiber Grill

OSIR CF Mirrors

OSIR Carbon Fiber Rear Valance

Side Skirt and Rear Bumper Smoothing/Painting

Carbon Fiber Eyelids

Interior:
AEM Wideband and Boost Gauge and vent clusters

OSIR Carbon Fiber Interior Trim

Audio/Multimedia
Factory

Sponsors
APR, DXD/South Bend, STOTPECH