Push Your VW Golf’s Performance to New Heights with Quality Volkswagen Performance Parts and Accessories

It would be incredibly disingenuous for anyone to assume that Volkswagens are simply everyday people’s cars. The marque whose only car for the first 23 years of its existence was the humble Bug now manufactures more than 43 unique models, and each one boasts the potential to be a potent performer.

There’s one Volkswagen model, however, that can lay claim to near universal acceptance as everyman’s performance car. That’s because with more than 50 years of continuous production, and 35 million units to its credit, VW’s Golf is an everyday performer without an equal.

No other car in automotive history has generated as much interest among aftermarket tuners. And in a country like Australia where wide open highways scream for more power, the whole story of Golf performance is a tale of well-engineered, and smartly combined parts.

Parts that Push the Limits of Modern VW Golf Performance

Make no mistake: with the ability to grind out 500+ kw on little more than an upgraded turbo and ECU calibration, today’s MK8 Golf is the sum of all its predecessors. Their near bullet-proof engines and drivetrains are nothing short of legendary, making the installation of high quality aftermarket Volkswagen performance parts and accessories an effortless way to achieve big power gains instantly and affordably.

From simple turbo intake pipes and cold air boxes, to complex exhaust system and aerodynamic upgrades, Golfs are known for their willingness to accept aftermarket parts. It’s a testimony to premium VW engineering that extends across the full family of modern Golf models, including:

• 2004 – 2009 MK5 GTs, GTIs and R32s;
• 2010 – 2014 MK6 GTIs, GTDs and Golf-Rs;
• 2013 – 2020 MK7 GTIs, GTDs, GTEs and Golf-Rs;
• 2013 – 2020 MK7.5 GTIs/GTI Performances, GTDs, GTEs and Golf-Rs; and,
• 2020 – present MK8 GTIs/GTI Clubsports, GTDs, GTEs and Golf-Rs.

The fact is, while Volkswagen can rightfully boast about the performance of its other models like the Polo and Scirocco, the Golf’s unrivalled reliability and simplicity are the reasons aftermarket manufacturers are so confident about developing parts for them. And for a select group of aftermarket Volkswagen vendors like Leyo Motorsport, Invidia and Flow Designs, their whole story is about designing and delivering motorsport components that are capable of pushing an already superior automotive design to even higher heights.

Leyo Motorsport Intakes Help Golfs Breathe Better

With more than 25 years in the business of manufacturing high performance parts for some of the most iconic names in the automotive industry, Leyo Motorsport understands the importance of keeping performance efficient and economical. Speed costs, which is why their focus is on leveraging Volkswagen’s exceptional reliability to build aftermarket parts that are cost effective, easy to install and deliver instant results.

Breathing is an area where Volkswagen aftermarket manufacturers have always been able to unlock extra power, and Leyo leads the way in affordable turbocharged, and naturally aspirated intake components, including:

• MK5 GTI and R32 cold air intake systems;
• MK6, MK7 and MK7.5 GTI and Golf-R turbo charge pipes;
• MK7, MK7.5 and MK8 GTI cold air intake systems;
• MK7 and MK7.5 GTI-R high flow turbo inlet elbows; and,
• MK7 and MK7.5 GTI-R turbo muffler deletes.

With their solid combination of high output and low cost, Leyo Volkswagen aftermarket parts are perfect complements to Golf’s engineering excellence. And because they don’t compromise the Golf’s reliability when it comes to taking in fresh air and fuel, Leyo VW performance parts make it possible for companies like Invidia to improve Golf’s ability to rid itself of spent air and fuel mixtures.

Invidia Exhausts Give Golfs Optimised Leak-proof Performance

With one of the most impressive exhaust system lineups anywhere, and a manufacturing history reaching comfortably back to the 1980s, Invidia is no stranger to building competition-capable components. They were designing and building factory-backed racing exhausts 20 years before branching into selling to the public in the early 2000s – and it’s no coincidence that their first release of aftermarket VW parts and systems paralleled the release of the MK5 Golf.

Like the Golf itself, Invidia aftermarket Volkswagen parts are engineered around reliability. Every tube and flange is perfectly fitted, and every weld precisely laid to ensure optimum, leak-proof performance. And the result is a pair of VW exhaust system variants that offer something for every level of Golf performance:

• The calm and mellow Q300. Invidia’s single-canister Q300 lineup of 304 stainless steel catback exhaust systems for MK5 – MK8 Golfs is designed to deliver solid daily performance, with a deep yet mellow exhaust note that’s powerful but not overbearing.
• The lightweight, boisterous R400. Invidia’s quad-canister R400 exhaust systems for MK7, MK7.5 and MK8 Golfs are a louder, more aggressive version of the Q300. That’s because they use valve-actuated endtips to regulate both their exhaust note and backpressure, making them the ideal choice for low restriction weekend and track use.

Invidia also manufactures a range of aftermarket parts for Volkswagen exhaust components including exhaust silencers, and catted and un-catted downpipes, allowing tuners to put together the perfect combination for any application. And with their highly polished finishes and wide selection of stainless steel and titanium exhaust tips, Invidia exhausts are also the perfect visual complement for any of the premium VW body kits offered by firms like Flow Designs.

Flow Designs Builds Aerodynamic Parts For Maximum Downforce Gains

With consistently one of the lowest drag coefficients of any series production car in history, the MK5 – MK8 Golfs are marvels of modern aerodynamic engineering. That doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from airflow improvements that produce big downforce gains, though. Fortunately, that’s precisely what Golf tuners get with lightweight VW body kit components from VIC’s Flow Designs.

Because Golf’s aerodynamic profile is so efficient, fitting it with poorly crafted and untested body parts can actually result in a reduction in downforce. Flow Designs parts, however, are wind tunnel-tested for both airflow characteristics and durability, allowing aftermarket parts Volkswagen tuners to choose for a standard selection of aerodynamic parts that include:

• Replacement front bumpers, as well as front spoilers, winglets and front lip splitter/spoiler combinations;
• Rear diffusers and winglets, as well as rear spoilers and spoiler extensions; and,
• Side skirts, as well as side skirt splitters and winglets.

With their ability to increase downforce while simultaneously increasing front and rear airflow stability, Flow Designs’ aerodynamic parts go beyond helping car hug the ground tighter. A car that can slice through the air more efficiently can also be counted on to burn less fuel and produce less emissions. That means when it comes to modern VW aftermarket parts, Australia needs more of what manufacturers like Flow Designs have to offer.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, it’s no secret why VW’s Golf is the second most best selling car in automotive history. Its legendary reliability has made it the most widely and easily modified car in the world, giving it a status that’s unparalleled among aftermarket manufacturers.

And as the Golf now moves toward its 9th generation of production, the range of aftermarket Volkswagen performance parts and accessories available for it continues to be second to none. It’s a high performance automotive story that’s built on well-engineered aftermarket parts.