The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

kooga · 18-07-2019 07:08PM

I used to see that car around carrigaline / Douglas - was always a fan

Wonder what they traded it in for - TCR?

SaintsYB · 18-07-2019 07:12PM

I find it odd that I don't really like normal 3 door GTI/GTD/R but something about a Clubsport and TCR (to a lesser extent) just says that a 3 door is the one to have.

kooga · 19-07-2019 12:36PM

5 door tcr in cork

eljono · 19-07-2019 03:21PM

Has anyone with a Mk7 GTi upgraded their exhaust or induction filter? I find the standard exhaust note a little underwhelming, interested to hear if others have improved on it.

hooch-85 · 19-07-2019 03:36PM

I know of one on here who has a Miltek on his but can't think of his username off hand

dar83 · 19-07-2019 03:38PM

eljono wrote: »

Has anyone with a Mk7 GTi upgraded their exhaust or induction filter? I find the standard exhaust note a little underwhelming, interested to hear if others have improved on it.

I've done both and it makes a pretty big difference, not only to the sound but also to the responsiveness of the car.

VWR600 intake with pipe and turbo inlet pipe (didn't bother with the muffler delete, yet)
Milltek deres catback with polished tips.

hooch-85 · 19-07-2019 03:42PM

You are the user I was thinking of, I bet that sounds sweet. Any temptation to remap?

dar83 · 19-07-2019 03:51PM

If I could sort the insurance I will, but haven't broached the subject yet.

(I also somewhat refuse to pay nearly 1k for a Revo single flash remap)

DaveyDave · 19-07-2019 03:58PM

Is a remap not good value for money in terms of performance gains, especially considering you don't need any parts?

Also what costs would you be looking at to get a better exhaust note? Res delete seems a bit obnoxious but has the benefit of being reasonably priced I believe.

dar83 · 19-07-2019 04:16PM

It is yeah, very good really all things considered.

On the exhaust, it really depends what you're after, cheap and cheerful (res delete hack job) or decent sound (Milltek, Remus, Scorpion). I'm personally a fan of the Milltek sound and craftsmanship, so I went for that.

Edit: Costs for me was about 1k or 1100 I think for the exhaust parts.

hooch-85 · 19-07-2019 04:32PM

Plenty of reputable guys able to custom tune these (TDR Perfomance, AP Perfomance or Torquetronix up north to name a few), Revo is not the only option but I get the value placed on the R&D behind Revo.

I've been in a revo mapped manual PP GTi and it was impressive!

eljono · 19-07-2019 04:41PM

dar83 wrote: »

I've done both and it makes a pretty big difference, not only to the sound but also to the responsiveness of the car.

VWR600 intake with pipe and turbo inlet pipe (didn't bother with the muffler delete, yet)
Milltek deres catback with polished tips.

Thanks for the info. Did you need to remove any of the rubber bonnet seal when fitting the intake? I quite like the look of Mountune's intake, but it requires removing some of the bonnet seal, which I'd rather not do.

dar83 · 19-07-2019 04:56PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

Plenty of reputable guys able to custom tune these (TDR Perfomance, AP Perfomance or Torquetronix up north to name a few), Revo is not the only option but I get the value placed on the R&D behind Revo.

I've been in a revo mapped manual PP GTi and it was impressive!

My main reason for actually going Revo would be more for the fact I prefer to be able to flash/reflash at my own leisure, which means I'd have to buy their SPS switch as well, which costs extra, naturally. Hence why I'm a bit reluctant to pay them the guts of 1k for a Stage 1. But hey, maybe they'll actually do a proper black Friday offer this year and not last years hunk of crap.

eljono wrote: »

Thanks for the info. Did you need to remove any of the rubber bonnet seal when fitting the intake? I quite like the look of Mountune's intake, but it requires removing some of the bonnet seal, which I'd rather not do.

No, the VWR kit is a direct replacement for OEM and doesn't involve any messing with coolant hoses or seal cutting. I wouldn't be in to that personally, sounds unnecessary and a bit messy. VWR looks closest to OEM anyway, which is what I wanted.

theintern · 19-07-2019 05:58PM

If you wanted to stay OEM, you could look at fitting a Clubsport exhaust. It makes a serious difference in the noise. Not obnoxious, but makes the exhaust louder, and it's OEM. I think the part number is 5G6253609DD.

MidMan25 · 19-07-2019 06:45PM

Have a Milltek Road+ on my car, I love the sound, it definitely makes the car more fun to drive. It drones a bit at 100kmh but you get used to that very quickly and it’s not very intrusive. Would recommend.

CIP4 · 19-07-2019 09:17PM

I read somewhere that there was a changeover in oil type used in the Mk 7.5 Golf GTI it went from Castrol edge 5W30 to 0W20 how would I know which should be in my car is there a sticker somewhere or anything to identify which it should use. Just wondering in case I need to top it up. I have a litre of Castrol edge 5w30 from my last car but if it uses 0W20 I will need to get that.

duskyjoe · 20-07-2019 12:39PM

Folks best remap place in Dub for a GTD......just looking to get more punch mid range

George Dalton · 20-07-2019 11:29PM

dar83 wrote: »

My main reason for actually going Revo would be more for the fact I prefer to be able to flash/reflash at my own leisure, which means I'd have to buy their SPS switch as well, which costs extra, naturally. Hence why I'm a bit reluctant to pay them the guts of 1k for a Stage 1. But hey, maybe they'll actually do a proper black Friday offer this year and not last years hunk of crap

Just a small point to pick up on. The Revo SPS doesn’t allow you to flash/reflash the ECU. It allows you to change modes within the Revo software. So with a Mk7 you get 4 modes:

“Stock” mode (replicates stock performance levels)
Poor operating conditions mode (ie Irish fuel)
Good operating conditions mode (super unleaded)
Anti theft mode

I know you won’t trust my objectivity for obvious reasons but I’ve driven MQB TSI cars with software by other tuners and they don’t come close. Revo is worth the money all day every day.

George Dalton · 20-07-2019 11:33PM

CIP4 wrote: »

I read somewhere that there was a changeover in oil type used in the Mk 7.5 Golf GTI it went from Castrol edge 5W30 to 0W20 how would I know which should be in my car is there a sticker somewhere or anything to identify which it should use. Just wondering in case I need to top it up. I have a litre of Castrol edge 5w30 from my last car but if it uses 0W20 I will need to get that.

If you PM me reg or VIN I’ll check the spec for you.

tossy · 21-07-2019 12:00AM

George Dalton wrote: »

dar83 wrote: »

My main reason for actually going Revo would be more for the fact I prefer to be able to flash/reflash at my own leisure, which means I'd have to buy their SPS switch as well, which costs extra, naturally. Hence why I'm a bit reluctant to pay them the guts of 1k for a Stage 1. But hey, maybe they'll actually do a proper black Friday offer this year and not last years hunk of crap

Just a small point to pick up on. The Revo SPS doesn’t allow you to flash/reflash the ECU. It allows you to change modes within the Revo software. So with a Mk7 you get 4 modes:

“Stock” mode (replicates stock performance levels)
Poor operating conditions mode (ie Irish fuel)
Good operating conditions mode (super unleaded)
Anti theft mode

I know you won’t trust my objectivity for obvious reasons but I’ve driven MQB TSI cars with software by other tuners and they don’t come close. Revo is worth the money all day every day.

I would have been one who was always cynical about the cost of revo and the benefit of their R&D but having driven a revo’d mk7 I have to say it’s one of the best maps on any car I’ve owned or driven.

dar83 · 21-07-2019 01:01PM

George I don't doubt it and I also take you at your word, affiliations aside. I've heard great things about Revo and have a friend of a friend who works for them, so as negative as I may sound, they're still the most likely route I'd go, should I pull the trigger. My wording may have been off, but the ability to "return" to stock is what I was alluding to. I like having that ability if and when required, so the SPS switch is pretty much a requirement for me personally.

With that said, I don't like their pricing structure and the fact they don't just offer a remap handset like Dreamscience etc... As they could easily do this given the process followed and reduce costs for the end user. I also find it odd how a brand new Fiesta ST remap costs significantly less than a well established MQB platform remap that has surely paid for it's R&D by now multiple times over. It's the VAG tax that irritates me most (and they're not nearly alone in that one!), but there ya go.

ronnie3585 · 22-07-2019 02:34PM

For those that have had their GTIs re-mapped - what was the effect on your insurance?

I'd love to re-map mine, but I fear what it may do to my premium.

22-07-2019 02:38PM

ronnie3585 wrote: »

For those that have had their GTIs re-mapped - what was the effect on your insurance?

I'd love to re-map mine, but I fear what it may do to my premium.

Given how Irish insurance companies react to it I would say the vast majority just aren't declared.

bazz26 · 22-07-2019 07:28PM

A license to print money no doubt.

George Dalton · 22-07-2019 11:28PM

Loads of our customers have mods declared (we often have to provide letters stating that the modifications have been carried out to the appropriate standard) and from what I'm told the increase in premium is usually quite low, which I find surprising.

George Dalton · 22-07-2019 11:29PM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Given how Irish insurance companies react to it I would say the vast majority just aren't declared.

Certainly the vast majority of people with just a Stage 1 remap aren't declaring it as it is virtually undetectable.

When you start adding visible hardware then it's a different ballgame. At that point most people will declare it in our experience.

vintagevrs · 22-07-2019 11:32PM

Is the td1 flag still a thing when ecu gets flashed? I wonder would an insurance company check for this if there was a large pay out on the line.

everlast75 · 22-07-2019 11:34PM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

Given how Irish insurance companies react to it I would say the vast majority just aren't declared.

Insurance companies have the right to refuse cover if they find any falsehood in the submission.

Expect a call from the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland if there is any damage caused to a third party who wants to claim.

23-07-2019 12:05PM

everlast75 wrote: »

Insurance companies have the right to refuse cover if they find any falsehood in the submission.

Expect a call from the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland if there is any damage caused to a third party who wants to claim.

I currently have no mods declared or otherwise so wasn’t talking about myself. As far as remaps go as George pointed out they are close to undetectable if done alone so most people with a basic remap have little risk from not declaring.

Different when physical mods start to be added then of course, not declaring these is a risky business.

DaveyDave · 23-07-2019 04:08PM

Realistically, are they going to check your car was mapped just because you're in a fender bender? I'd be willing to bet plenty of daysul Audi's from the UK are mapped. My friends A6 certainly was. I understand you're not covered if you knowingly don't tell them but who's to say you know it's mapped?

Every GTI and R I've seen was driven normally. No flooring it or speeding. It's someone's daily driver at the end of the day, I think most of us on here are smart enough to leave it for the backroads or night time.

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