VW Mk5 Golf R32 turbo build update

Love those wiggins clamps in terms of the the durability and quality, wish the time it takes to get them is shorter though.

Custom fitted inconel heat shield done by Turbosource, looks stunning and further reduce engine bay temperature on top of the ceramic coating.

This is how the components sit in the engine bay. The wastegate is also getting shielded as it is right below the boost pipe.

Since the NA version of the Mk5 R32 never came without a sunroof, and I personally think they are nothing but problems. I was able to contact a shop called lighter and faster for a carbon fiber sunroof plug. All the sunroof related components were removed, which saved me quite a bit of weight at the highest point of the vehicle. Many brackets were welded around the sunroof hole and the precut carbonfiber penal were screwed in place and sealed with silicone sealant. With a new oem sunroofless headliner, it looks like the sunroof was never there from the inside.

It is getting really close, hopefully the car will be ready to get started within the next two weeks.