Merry Christmas from a new GTI Owner

[shortyb]

Nice present, welcome and Merry Christmas!

This year Helga got a DIY DSG fluid/filter change, PP diff fluid change, and a brake fluid flush. Oh, new shoes too, MP4S. She's been a good girl .

 

[Grey Ghost]

Welcome to the GTI fam and congrats on the awesome Christmas gift!
Take your time deciding on mods, there’s a ton to throw on your car but only some of it it worth putting on your new ride.

Merry Christmas from a brand new GTI owner!

I just purchased my first GTI last night. Got a 2019, black, S trim level, manual transmission GTI. I drove it for 2 hours after I bought it and I really like it. I wish I hadn't waited so long to upgrade from my old car.

And now to start thinking about mods... LOL

Have a great holiday,
Tom

 

[randomhobo130]

Welcome, congrats, and Merry Christmas! Regarding your post with tires, winter/summer set up is the best way to go as I'm sure many on here would agree. I'm currently using my stock 18' Austin's with Blizzak WS90s for my winter set up and it's been great so far if that helps with any decisions. Enjoy the search for a summer set up as the options almost seem endless.

 

[ReadTheBook]

Welcome and congrats!

when considering new wheels I’d stress the importance of knowing how the wheels are constructed.
Gravity Cast < Low Pressure Cast < Flow Formed < Forged.

Shoot for flow formed for the best longevity and bang for your buck. Neuspeed, Konig, Enkei, OZ are all good bands that offer flow formed construction. The last three you’ll need hub centric rings to have them fit the VW hub correctly!

good luck!

 

[2slowvw]

Welcome,

As others have suggested tires and a rear sway were pretty high onmy list for mods you can do that won't void your warranty. A tune will completely change your life, but it is probably best to enjoy your car stock for a while to get a feel for it. If the bug does bite you though, look at all the threads on the various choices out there.

 

[Tom2112]

There are no TPMS sensors anymore.

It just uses the ABS system to monitor wheel speed and determines the pressure vs. a set value.

Awesome! Thanks for the clarification. I'm stoked that I can do my tire/wheel swaps myself now instead of paying. That means more money for mods! LOL

Welcome and congrats!

when considering new wheels I’d stress the importance of knowing how the wheels are constructed.
Gravity Cast < Low Pressure Cast < Flow Formed < Forged.

Shoot for flow formed for the best longevity and bang for your buck. Neuspeed, Konig, Enkei, OZ are all good bands that offer flow formed construction. The last three you’ll need hub centric rings to have them fit the VW hub correctly!

good luck!

Thanks for the info. I wasn't even aware of the casting/forming/forging differences. I always shoot for low weight wheels to keep that unsprung weight down. But you have to be careful with extra-light wheels as they tend to be weaker/more-susceptible to damage. I live in Pennsylvania where the potholes can be bigger than your car, so I have to be careful. It's a fine line to walk trying to get a good wheel and not break the bank.

 

[Tom2112]

Welcome,

As others have suggested tires and a rear sway were pretty high onmy list for mods you can do that won't void your warranty. A tune will completely change your life, but it is probably best to enjoy your car stock for a while to get a feel for it. If the bug does bite you though, look at all the threads on the various choices out there.

One of the main reasons I chose the Mk7 GTI was because of how well they respond to ECU tuning. With a simple tune and some good tires, you've got one hell of a pocket rocket. I'm planning to drive it through the winter before I tune it though. Not only do I want to learn the way the car handles first, adding a bunch of horsepower right before the snow/ice season isn't a smart idea. Honestly, I was very impressed with the stock amount of power on tap! On paper it has the same amount of HP as my old car (Civic Si), but it sure doesn't feel like it! The GTI is so much more responsive.

 

[GTIfan99]

One of the main reasons I chose the Mk7 GTI was because of how well they respond to ECU tuning. With a simple tune and some good tires, you've got one hell of a pocket rocket. I'm planning to drive it through the winter before I tune it though. Not only do I want to learn the way the car handles first, adding a bunch of horsepower right before the snow/ice season isn't a smart idea. Honestly, I was very impressed with the stock amount of power on tap! On paper it has the same amount of HP as my old car (Civic Si), but it sure doesn't feel like it! The GTI is so much more responsive.

VW underrated the GTI hp. It's actually between 240 and 250 bhp.

 

[Tom2112]

VW underrated the GTI hp. It's actually between 240 and 250 bhp.

Ah, that's explains a lot! Those silly Germans! They did it to me before on another car I have.

Considering the clutch issues that come with a tune, I may never tune it.

 

[zech912]

Merry Christmas and congratulations!

 

[Diggs24]

Jb4 and limit boost below 4k.

 

[finula127]

Jb4 and limit boost below 4k.

Check out "clutch stops". A simple DIY fix of the dead space beyond where the clutch bites.

 

[Tom2112]

Jb4 and limit boost below 4k.

Help a noob out: what is JB4?

 

[jimlloyd40]

Help a noob out: what is JB4?

It's an add on adapter to boost the power. Burger Motorsports. It's supposed to be undetectable when removed for warranty work because it doesn't flash the ECU.

 

[shortyb]

Help a noob out: what is JB4?

The start of an addiction. Diggs is your friendly crack dealer .

https://www.burgertuning.com/collections/volkswagen/products/group-2-vw-ea888-tuner