Abdullah “AJ” Alkhamees - 2018 VW Golf R on Airlift Performance 3P air suspension

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Abdullah “AJ” Alkhamees

2018 VW Golf R on Airlift Performance 3P air suspension

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I am a Kuwaiti college student pursuing an engineering degree in Colorado. On the weekends, I tend to mostly do things that are car related, from taking care of the car to attending weekly car meets. I enjoy playing video games such as Valorant & Call of Duty occasionally. I also enjoy hiking and going on drives in the canyons here in Colorado. 

What or who got you into Cars?

I fell in love with cars when I was about 6-7 years old. I used to play Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition religiously on my PSP. One of the first cars I modified on that game was the VW MK4 R32. That is when I started to grow a soft spot for VWs and other “four-bangers”. The love for German cars and other Volkswagen-Audi group cars. My uncle is a big fan of Porsche.

Why this Car?

I truly started to love VW Golfs around the age of 13 whenever I’d go for a drive in my cousin’s MK6 GTI. He told me that once you start owning a VW GTI, you will never want to move to a different chassis. It went to the point where he considered getting another GTI after his first one. Since I live in Colorado, I needed that AWD so I went for the Golf R instead. 

Why did you build this Car?

I built this car as an extension of my personality. Not only that but it’s such a well made German car. From performance, technology, and daily driveability. 30 mpg on a fun boosted car like the Golf R is truly amazing. I decided to create a Japanese-inspired Euro theme with my build. The wrap colour choice is a reminder of the cherry blossom season which is a sign of Springtime in Japan.

What does it feel like owning this Car?

The Golf R does a perfect job of being a very practical car as well as a fun car when you want it to be. 30mpg on the highway when you are trying to get that long commute, as well as that incredible handling whenever I decide to hit the canyon roads here in Colorado. The Golf R is one of those cars that will constantly put a smile on your face. It continues to put a smile on other people’s faces given the pink wrap. The car is an extension of myself and I am grateful to be able to show that every single day.

Advice/Tips

Try to find a stock one with lower miles. If you are getting one with higher miles, it’s best to get a carbon cleanup as soon as you purchase the car (if used). The DSG is more fun and faster than the manual too. Consider getting an intercooler as one of your first modifications, it really makes a big difference.

What makes your car Unique?

The colour always turns heads on a daily basis. It really brings a smile to my face and the face of others, plus the colour combo with the black wheels makes the whole thing pop.

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Spec List

Engine: 

• APR Turbo Inlet Pipe, 
• APR Turbo Muffler Delete, 
• APR Cold Air Intake, 
• Integrated Engineering Catted Downpipe, 
• Xforce Exhaust, 
• Integrated Engineering Stage 2 software. 
• IE DSG Tune

Exterior: 

• Neuspeed x iSweep spoiler, 
• Aeroflow Dynamics side skirts and rear diffuser. 

Wheels: 

• Sparco Podio wheels (19x8.5 ET45) 
• Mounted on Vredestein Quadtrac XL 235/35r19. 
• -2.5 degrees of camber in the rear, 
• -1.5 degrees of camber in the front. 

Suspension: 

• Airlift Performance 3P air suspension.

Who was the work done by?

All the work has been done by three sets of people. The performance modifications have been done by the best German car shop located here in the heart of Denver, Colorado. I appreciate and thank @BergPerformance, especially Dimitri Schleif and Aaron Marshall for always taking care of my car when it needs it. I also thank my friends Josh and Jorge who have worked hand-in-hand to put in my air suspension. I also thank the guys in @BechtechAutomotive, Colin & Trevor, for always doing things right.

Future Plans

Given that I daily drive the car, I’m planning to call it a day after going full bolt-on. I plan to focus on the interior and exterior to make sure that the car turns into the neck breaker that I want it to be. I am constantly thinking of starting to work on a secondary platform but the MQB platform by Volkswagen remains my favourite.

Dream car: 

GT3 RS 

Next build: Lexus IS F / Audi RS3 

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