The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Got a turbo replaced under warranty on my 181 golf 1.0tsi dsg. Finally the engine doesn’t sound like a diesel when cold and no more annoying rattle under boost. Went to complain about rattling suspension and ask the mechanic about engine noise - I’ll get you a new turbo was the reply. Apparently the rattles from suspension were the brake callipers. Weird.

I got mine replaced last year, it was driving me mad. I was back and forth 3 times with 2 garages who said they couldn't find anything. They even showed me a similar mileage one making the same rattle saying it's the high pressure fuel pump and "it's a 3 cylinder it's how they sound". I think someone on Boards was also saying that's how they sound. Despite me having driven 10,000km on it without any rattle previously, something was obviously wrong. You can't hear the engine idle over the sound of the air con and the radio off.

Happy motoring

dastardly00 wrote: »

What model?

1 litre petrol

Is there any mk 7.5 R estates in the country?

I'm just curious has anyone else on here gone stage 3 on a MK7 Golf R yet? I'm considering going stage 3 and not sure what turbo to pick up.
I've heard a few good things about the littco turbo but not sure if their are any other better options.
If anyone else has gone with the upgrade what parts did you choose and would you recommend them?

tossy wrote: »

What stage are you at now ?

I'm stage 1 atm. I was just in with a Revo dealer today getting a full service a health check and to schedule a down pipe and intercooler to be fitted at the end of the month, Revo stage 2 will be added with this. I'm tempted to use Revo stage 3 as it has a hardware device to change the tune when required and ignore the apr license I already have.
Below are the mods so far:
Apr Stage 1 and 3 tunes attached to the car (stage 1 active at the moment)
Apr Short Shift kit
ECS Tuning Trans linkage bushings
ECS Bleeder Block (Not fitted yet, will fit it when I get a chance)
Racingline R600 Intake
Racingline hose relocation (Not fitted yet, will fit it when I get a chance)
Racingline Washer bottle relocation
Racingline Silicone inlet Hose
Racingline turbo elbow
Revo turbo muffler delete
Revo Boost pipes
Revo Engine mounts (I haven't added the dogbone mount as I already have a forge one fitted)
Upgrate Sach Clutch
GFB Diverter valve
RS7 Spark plugs

I was thinking other than the downpipe/intercooler which I'm getting this month, I should get a racingline catchcan and a racingline oilcooler for if I do long drives on motorways.
I'm not sure if I need new fuel pumps also or if I can just tune less power and skip the pumps for now.

I live in Germany so I don't have to deal with Irish fuel mostly (I've 4 bottles of octane booster in the boot for when I come back over). 500 feet as the crow flys from my home is a petrol station with 102 octane fuel.
I brought it to Ireland for a few days, a month or so ago and once the fuel ran out and I topped it up locally it ran awful on Irish fuel. So much so I presumed my car was broken and brought it to a garage :pac:, luckily they copped it (Revo dealer in port laoise)
My tune is a 98octane high torque tune.
Mine doesn't use any oil either. Outside of oil changes I've never had do anything with oil (bar checks of course).
I heard with stage 3 high boost an oil cooler would help. Not needed for day to day driving.
I'm getting the car built with only parts that pass TUV inspection so I can be fully insured.
With going to the expense of having it engineer checked for TUV inspection I figured I might as well go all out and have it stage 3. The only thing is if I go stage 3 the engineer inspecting may require me to get bigger brakes to pass and I'm not sure if any uprated brakes are TUV certified.
I never launch the car so that wont be an issue for me. ECS tuning have a twin plate clutch I might upgrade to in the future if I change my mind on the hard launches.

tossy wrote: »

Thats a good set up stage 1 car, i think if you went stage 2 you might find it a good middle ground. I am Revo stage 2 in a DSG car and to be honest for daily driving it's ridiculous enough as is. It was a stage 3 car briefly but didn't make the numbers claimed on Irish fuel. That's something you'll have to bare in mind, you'll need to use a bottle of fuel additive, one bottle should get you two tanks.

I've used NF on occasion and switched to a higher revo map which is even more bonkers but like i said for day to day driving i leave it on the lower revo map.

I know someone with a stage 3 manual car and they are at the limits of the clutch also, launches are a no no.

I think stage 2 with the downpipes and cooler you'll find it a capable car. I don't have any catch can or oil cooler and i find that the oil never gets above 100/101 degrees no matter how hard i try or how hot a day it is, it also doesn't use a drop of oil, is yours using oil ?

tossy wrote: »

Yeah fuel isn't a concern for you anyway lol (not jealous)

Surely there must be plenty of big brake kits that are TUV approved no ? Even upgrading to an RS3/TTRs set up would be enough.

They wouldn't be specifically approved for the Golf I believe. I have to do more research on it. My German is atrocious and I can't be telling the missus I'm spending money so I can't ask her for help

tossy wrote: »

Lol.where in Germany are you anyway?

About a 20 minute drive northwest of hamburg.

tossy wrote: »

Cool not a part of Germany I’d know that well. Any issues driving an Irish car over there ? Is it still on Irish plates ?

I changed it onto German plates to make it easier to insure with mods.
I had it on Irish plates with no issues. I just had to keep informing the insurance company I was still in Germany every month and pay a 30 euro fee each month, other than that it was fine.
The only reason I switched it over was to add mods legally.

DaveyDave wrote: »

Anyone have issues with their rear wiper? Mine is prone to skipping across the glass. Even after washing the car and wiping the blade it still happens. Very annoying.

New wiper blade time.

For the sake of €15/20 or what ever it is you are better off changing it. I got Valeo blades last time and have had no issue with them.

I've had a mk7 and mk7.5 both needed wipers replaced within a few months. Interestingly had the 7.5 serviced and the wipes started acting up again. Discovered it was wax/polish on the windscreen what was causing it.

On my NCT Farce - Got a phone call from the NCT this morning, after an investigation by the regional manager they've offered me a full refund of both the original test and re rest fees so happy with that outcome.

https://youtu.be/A2gnwh7qYCk

Are they not all the same seats across the GTi/GTD/R range just with different coverings? With the exception of the recaro wingback seats.