Alltrack APR Stage 3 IS20 Test & Review

In this episode of TheFadShow I give a detailed review of my VW Golf Alltrack with an APR stage 3 IS20 87 octane tune.
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[@5Minuteman]

Got that sweet Marakesh brown

[@jessebalboa4717]

Very cool. Did you upgrade the clutch as well?

[@aluminumfalcon552]

The GTI sport wheels look really sharp on the Alltrack.

[@brucemastiff7390]

Ive got the same car, but mines the green w/ brown and only an "S". I hate sunroofs. Same APR stage 3, but I have an IE 3" DP, AWE exhaust, and a southbend stage 2 clutch. I guess those few extra bit make a yuuuge difference. I lowered mine on stock GTI all around. I love my sleeper wagon. Keep it up man.

[@kylebutler83]

Love the Alltrack content. I think your car is setup to have stronger numbers (time) than what you found. I have a stage 2 (intake, downpipe, turbo inlet) DSG Alltrack that has Dragy confirmed 0-60 times as low as 5.5 sec, but mine also launches pretty hard. Sure an upgraded clutch, downpipe and 91/93 tune would give you better numbers but the juice may not be worth the squeeze since the DP removal/install is a pain and you say your clutch is fine. Are you planning any exhaust changes? Also, nice PMC sticker on your laptop. I wrenched at Landry's for a few years.

[@samsacre]

I am not an off the line guy! I’d like mid range torque, you always hear that these cars have a weak clutch! I’m still debating what to do on my 2019 6speed car! I just turn 25K on the clock! Big thumbs up! I am same as you I do all my mechanic work I can!!

[@thefadshow]

I forgot to mention it in video but part number for Alltrack clutch is same as GTI. From what I’ve read only need to upgrade when going to IS38.

[@chrisfyb]

Damn, been scouring youtube for weeks looking for videos on this exact setup. Although i have a DSG i am biting the bullet and going IS20 'stage 3' 93oct soon. This video was super informative, but more driving or some on-ramp pulls or passing would be great. I know it's difficult to show since you were already at stage 1. I'm just hoping to grin every time i mash the throttle and have some merging/passing fun. Currently on all-terrains and lifted so i won't be launching or racing it haha, but next Spring i plan to go back to stock height or a hair lower but nothing that'll get me in trouble on awful Pittsburgh roads.

[@thefadshow]

Thanks man I’ll keep that in mind for future videos.

[@iulianlup22]

I noticed your interior sears and particularly the arm rest look a lot better than the stock set up. What vehicle did they come out of? I hate the stock Alltrack arm rest

[@thefadshow]

It’s all stock.

[@robertbennett5812]

i see you’re not on the oem canyons anymore, would you consider selling them? i’ve been searching for a set

[@thefadshow]

I am going to use them for my winter wheels.

[@coryroberts9400]

Bet you would get a better surge of power and a bit more noticeable power over Stage 1 if you would have gone 91 vs 87… and adding a Downpipe for sure opens her up.

[@danf2441]

Downpipe just adds 10hp and the APR tune is already set for the stock one. IS20 for a daily is fantastic. 91 octane is better.

[@bowman9197]

I've got IS12 stage 1 APR. I just ordered an IS20, can I keep the same tune or would I need a new one? Also, what mods would you recommend?

[@thefadshow]

The car will be fine to drive but you need tune to get benefit of the turbo. Intercooler is recommended for IS20.

[@brucemastiff7390]

If you're an automatic, I believe you need the DSG tune also. Southbend stage 2 for a 6MT.

[@mhaas281]

I just did the new IS20 turbo APR 91 octane Monday on 2015 GSW. Probably do the intercooler in the spring. Was previously stage 1 tune. Stock down pipe. APR shows a range 274-305 HP. My car is fwd Auto.

[@22chachalaca]

Do you have a hard time putting the power down? I have the Apr 87 octane and the front tires just spin

[@mhaas281]

@@22chachalaca front wheel spin is very easy but I'm having some misfire issues in the upper rpm range.

[@22chachalaca]

@@mhaas281 fuel delivery

[@mhaas281]

@@22chachalaca that's what I'm thinking. Fuel pump or injectors. Going to try tighter plug gap to rule out plugs.

[@22chachalaca]

@@mhaas281 how many miles do you have?

[@micahjiganie5298]

Did you have to change your clutch with the is20

[@thefadshow]

I did not holds fine

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

Don’t use 87 octane, simple.

[@alpine6871]

Ma boy...get a microphone..just saying🤷‍♂️