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CarniifeX Chronicles: Mk7 GTI

CarniifeX

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Hi, all.

My name is Anthony. I am a Brand Specialist at Audi, but a VW fan-boy at heart.

I previously owned a 2014 Mk6 GTI (see here). My initial plan was to sell and buy the facelift Mk7.5. After waiting for what seems like half a year for them to arrive on our shores, I decided to jump into a 2017 at a lower cost.

My plan for this build compared to my last one is simple: clean and easy. I am planning to run mostly Neuspeed parts (if any of you have any questions or inquiries about Neuspeed parts, hit me up!) and some OEM pieces.

I am making this thread mostly for me to track the progress, but it's always cool to get opinions as well.

Good day!!






CAR

2017 Volkswagen GTI
Pure White - SE - Performance Pack - 5-Door



ENGINE + TRANSMISSION

ECS Tuning Manifold Port Boost Tap
ECS Tuning Baffled Oil Catch Can System
NEUSPEED Boost Tap
NEUSPEED Engine Torque Arm Insert
NEUSPEED Front Mount Intercooler - IS38
NEUSPEED HI-FLO Turbo Discharge Conversion
NEUSPEED HI-FLO Turbo Inlet Pipe
NEUSPEED P-Flo Air Intake Kit
NEUSPEED Power Module
NEUSPEED Power Pulley Kit
NEUSPEED Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
NEUSPEED Stainless Steel HI-FLO Down-Pipe w/Cat


BRAKES + CHASSIS + SUSPENSION + WHEELS

Eurocode ÜSS MK7 Tunnel Brace
iSweep Subframe Rigid Collar Kit - Front
iSweep Subframe Rigid Collar Kit - Rear
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - 235/35/19
NEUSPEED 340mm Two-Piece Full Float Slotted Front Rotors
NEUSPEED Front Anti-Roll Bar - 25mm
NEUSPEED Rear Anti-Roll Bar - 25mm
NEUSPEED RSe102 - Hyper Black - 19x8.5 +45
NEUSPEED Spring Kit Sport
NEUSPEED Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Translucent Red
NEUSPEED Sway Bar Link Rear


EXTERIOR

Color-Matched Rear Bumper Reflectors
ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate
ECS Tuning Power Folding Mirror Kit
ECS Tuning Rear Wiper Delete Plug
iSweep Mk7 GTI Front Lip Spoiler
iSweep Mk7 GTI Front Lip Splitter
iSweep Mk7 Golf Side Skirt
iSweep Mk7 GTI Rear Under Skirt Diffuser
iSweep Mk7 GTI Roof Wing Extension
OEM Aspherical Blind Spot Side Mirrors
OEM Piano Black Mirror Caps
OEM Mk7.5 Facelift LED Tail Lights
OEM Volvo License Plate Bracket


INTERIOR

BoSpeed Custom Carbon Fiber & Air Leather Steering Wheel
LEYO Motorsport Billet Aluminum Knobs
OEM Frameless Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ Homelink
P3Cars VIDI Gauge w/ Boost Sensor
S2T VW2.B1 Polished Clear Anodized DSG Paddle Shifters
Uniden R3 Extreme Long Range Laser Radar Detector with GPS
 
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CarniifeX

Go Kart Champion
OEM Volvo License Plate Bracket


NEUSPEED P-Flo Cold Air Intake & Power Module


NEUSPEED Torque Arm Insert


OEM Mk7.5 Euro LED Tail Lights


S2T Aluminum Paddle Shifters


P3 VIDI Gauge and NEUSPEED Boost Tap



NEUSPEED Sport Springs


NEUSPEED Rear Anti-Sway Bar and Billet Aluminum Endlinks



OEM HomeLink Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror


NEUSPEED Power Pulley and HI-FLO Turbo Discharge Conversion


NEUSPEED Turbo-back Exhaust
 
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CarniifeX

Go Kart Champion
Thanks!

Installed the turbo back, it’s amazing. Waiting on my new 8” head unit still.

I’ll be going full-bore with new wheels/tires, new two-piece rotors and front mount Intercooler in the next few weeks.






Took this after a hand wash today:

 

bohockey19

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
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We are neighbors I'm in Wood Ranch drive a blacked out gti on RSE10s lowered with neuspeed race springs. I haven't seen ya on the road though
 

CarniifeX

Go Kart Champion
What spacers are you running?



And what tires?



Currently running 15mm front and 20mm rear (ECS Tuning Flush Kit) on stock Hankook's.



Looks great and really like what you've done so far!



Thanks!



We are neighbors I'm in Wood Ranch drive a blacked out gti on RSE10s lowered with neuspeed race springs. I haven't seen ya on the road though



Yeah, not sure I've seen you either! I'm never really on that side of town. I'm in Thousand Oaks, working at Audi here in Westlake.



Nice work! I like the turbo-back!



Thank you! I love it so far. The quality of the kit is amazing.



How do you like the torque arm insert? How difficult was it to install?



Install was easy with some WD40. Though I did have a lift to put it in, so that made things easier.



I'm torn on it. It's a love/hate with this mod. I had it on my Mk6 and I had the same feelings towards it. It's nice but the NVH is annoying. I'm used to it by now, though.
 
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