Richard O'Connell
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Hi my name is Richard O’Connell and I drive a 2017 Volkswagen GTI. This is my first Volkswagen and it definitely won’t be my last! I really enjoy the form and function of my mk7. I’m so proud of all the work I’ve put into this car and am excited for more to come!
Another passion of mine is automotive photography. I love bringing to life these beautiful builds in a picture. Capturing the perfect picture is such a satisfying feeling. Seeing people’s reaction to their build in professionally taken pictures brings such a sense of pride and continues my drive to become a better photographer.
I thoroughly enjoy the Volkswagen and Audi communities because everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. Paying this forward has been a goal of mine as we all have to start somewhere. I also want to show the positive side of the car community as all too often it receives a bad rap which can sour anyone's first taste of this amazing community.
Modifications:
Interior:
- Plaid red corbeau rrx seats
- Custom plaid harness
- BFI DSG shift knob
- Carbon cartel led steering wheel
- Cjm rear seat delete
- Braum harness bar
- Oem monster mats
- Cobb access port
Engine:
- HPA is38 OEM+
- Nuespeed intake
- Velt sport coils
- Arm front mount intercooler
- Turbo muffler delete
- Turbo inlet pipe
- Go fast bit diverter valve upgrade
- EQT tune
- Awe exhaust
- Map performance catless dp
Exterior:
- Golf r headlights
- Aerofabb splitter
- Seibon carbon fenders
- Ecs carbon mirror caps
- Oem roof box
- Oem roof racks
- Rotiform kb1
- Cjm industry hood vents
- Cobb rear wiper delete
- Badge skin gti plaid emblems
- BFI led taillights
- Airlift slammed series air suspension
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