We've used EDFC before and have even fitted it to our E46 project car (et 7/06). We found it very flexible. The range of adjustment is surprisingly wide and gives the ability to tune out road imperfections on the move, or set it for fast-road use. Currently there are a number of Euro applications, with more on the way.
The brakes are StopTech's finest and sit behind 19" AutoArt cross-spoke wheels. These are American made and the forged centers are said to be very low weight. Custom offsets allowed Tein to squeeze deep-dish 19x10s under the rear with 265/30 Falken tires. This adds to the drama of Tein's GTI and makes the bodywork worthwhile.
For the track they'll use the same wheel and tire combination, but with grey wheel centers in 18" diameter and a different Falken compound.
We're hoping to climb behind the wheel of Tein's GTI and tell you how it works. However, we have to wait for it to return in the spring from the Tokyo Auto Salon where it'll be taking a taste of American Euro tuning to the land of the Rising Sun.
It's now time to turn the page and read about Extreme Dimension's similar but very different widebody GTI (p36).
Tech Spec
Tein Usa, Inc
Location: Downey, Ca
Occupation: Suspension manufacturer
2006 VW Golf GTI
Engine: 2.0 liter 16v FSI with custom Carrillo forged rods and JE Pistons forged pistons, balanced and machined by Cosworth with full rotating assembly, treated pistons, rods, wrist pins and rings, APR K04 turbo and manifold, 3" downpipe and ECU tuning, EuroCode front-mount intercooler and lightened flywheel, K&N intake, Vibrant Performance 3" exhaust with mandrel-bent piping, NX N-tercooler kit with composite 12 lb bottles, pressure gauges and billet rollcage mounts
Drivetrain: WPC treated six-speed transmission, Quaife differential, EuroCode clutch
Brakes: StopTech 328mm big brake kit with four-piston calipers, Earl's stainless steel brake lines, stock rears
Suspension: Tein Euro Damper coilovers with Electronic Damping Force Controller, Rothschild Fabrication six-point bolt-in rollcage and front fender braces
Wheels & Tires: 19x9" +15 offset front, 19x10" +6 offset rear AutoArt VY wheels with gold centers and polished lips for street use mounted on Bildon wheel studs and lug nuts with 235/35-19 front, 265/30-19 rear Falken FK-452 tires. 18x9" +15 offset front, 18x10" +6 offset rear AutoArt VY wheels with gunmetal centers and polished lips for track use with 235/40-18 front, 265/35-18 rear Falken RT-615 tires
Exterior: BRS AutoDesign widebody including front bumper, carbon front splitter, front fenders, side skirts, rear flares and rear half bumper, Seibon carbon fiber door skins, hood, grille, hatch and rear wing, custom carbon roof skin, pearl white paint by AutoWerks Body & Paint, Euphoric Designs graphics
Interior: Bride Gias reclining bucket seats, Takata 3" harnesses, Form & Function custom door panel inserts with Tein logos, Defi gauges for boost, oil pressure, oil temp, water temp, EGT and voltage, Momo shift knob with Form & Function shift boot
Audio/Visual: Alpine CDA-9857 head unit, iPod direct link, Rockford Fosgate five-channel amplifier for front and rear component speakers, Form & Function custom rear seat and trunk covers, HeelToe dry cell battery in aluminum battery box in trunk