MQB_7.5R Build Thread

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Small thing; adding all the part numbers is a game changer for lurkers like me reading through the journals. gg

 

[MQB_7.5R]

May 4, 2024 - 115,012 miles (BLACK)

Just passed 115k miles on my Black R!

 

[aegis]

Noticed you're in Ohio, do they salt their roads or do they use sand? I'm 2 hours East of Detroit and the salt absolutely rips up the underside. Do you get undercoatings done?

 

[MQB_7.5R]

Noticed you're in Ohio, do they salt their roads or do they use sand? I'm 2 hours East of Detroit and the salt absolutely rips up the underside. Do you get undercoatings done?

They use salt here. The previous owner had a carwash membership so I think that saved the underside. Surprisingly, the Black R with 115k miles is just slightly worst than the White R with 37k miles. The White R came from Connecticut though and the Black has been in Ohio its entire life.

 

[aegis]

I find removing and cleaning behind the fender liners and side skirts saves a lot of headache. I've also been getting everything coated once a year but I've already had a bunch of refurbishing done through VW corrosion warranty. Pain in the ass, eventually it's unavoidable unless they're garaged for the winter.

Also this build thread is a funny coincidence, my partner and I have matching black/white golfs.
Love the builds so far, keep the updates coming