Daniel, awesome job! I want my car to be 4wd but can't afford either option to make that happen currently lol. I'm very interested in the "launch control" option. I'll have to talk with Mike about it later. So, when is the FW getting changed and which disk do you have again? I just got a 18lb wheel and stg 4 from Biochoppers and it should hold your cars torque pretty well, I like it so far. I've yet to do a hard launch either, too worried something expensive will break. Now that you have a real R, everything is expensive lol. Glad you fixed that silicone TIP causing issues. I can't wait to meet up at a GTG. I'm going to be gone for most of the year, but if I'm around for a GTG I'll take a couple days vacation and make a trip up North.
As far as gauges go, check out Autometer Elite's. I made a thread about them some time back. Also, my .02 says keep that stock filter and box on there. Better filtration, and protection for your engine and turbo. Plus, you just proved it makes no more power even without a filter. No brainer in my book. Just my .02 worth.