coloredinlight
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI Autobahn
Hi all, introducing myself here with the intention of opening a build thread for the first time since, years admittedly. I'm glad to see this forum active, and existing in general since it seems most of Facebook has taken over the online car scene.
I've been big in the Miata game for the last 5 years now building my NC MX-5 from a budget roadster to basically ready for track duties now. It's currently in the process of getting a Ford Fusion 2.5 Duratec engine dropped in, which called for a new daily - hence the GTI.
Another reason I added the new car to the fleet was my wife and I found out in January we were expecting our first kid. The Miata is not car seat friendly to say the least, and I've lusted after a golf since the Mk5 came out. I remember my dad taking me to the dealership before I had my license just to look at them. I got the "Find Your Fast" marketing DVD and watched it over and over. When I knew it was time for the turbo hatch I had always wanted - I checked out the Ford Fiesta/Focus ST, Hyundai Veloster, Subaru WRX and of course the GTI.
It was a pretty easy decision, especially given that Texas has been hit hard by Covid-19 that it's not ideal to be out and about testing cars and shaking hands. All my research had been done online, watching reviews and relying on the internet. But the GTI was always at the forefront for me. The flaws never outweighed the negatives.
Project Dad Wagon began in June, with the intention of turning this 2017 Mk7 GTI Autobahn into a nice looking daily with the capability of hitting the back roads of DFW without missing a beat. My builds usually start small, in an effort to learn about the car. Springs come before coilovers, etc. Here's the dealership photo below, and since I've already started on this project, I'll continue the posts below in order of the mods.
I'd like to mention that all my car modifications and projects are featured on my YouTube channel. I'd love to welcome some of you GTI guys to take a look and subscribe if you find the videos interesting or entertaining!
I've been big in the Miata game for the last 5 years now building my NC MX-5 from a budget roadster to basically ready for track duties now. It's currently in the process of getting a Ford Fusion 2.5 Duratec engine dropped in, which called for a new daily - hence the GTI.
Another reason I added the new car to the fleet was my wife and I found out in January we were expecting our first kid. The Miata is not car seat friendly to say the least, and I've lusted after a golf since the Mk5 came out. I remember my dad taking me to the dealership before I had my license just to look at them. I got the "Find Your Fast" marketing DVD and watched it over and over. When I knew it was time for the turbo hatch I had always wanted - I checked out the Ford Fiesta/Focus ST, Hyundai Veloster, Subaru WRX and of course the GTI.
It was a pretty easy decision, especially given that Texas has been hit hard by Covid-19 that it's not ideal to be out and about testing cars and shaking hands. All my research had been done online, watching reviews and relying on the internet. But the GTI was always at the forefront for me. The flaws never outweighed the negatives.
Project Dad Wagon began in June, with the intention of turning this 2017 Mk7 GTI Autobahn into a nice looking daily with the capability of hitting the back roads of DFW without missing a beat. My builds usually start small, in an effort to learn about the car. Springs come before coilovers, etc. Here's the dealership photo below, and since I've already started on this project, I'll continue the posts below in order of the mods.
I'd like to mention that all my car modifications and projects are featured on my YouTube channel. I'd love to welcome some of you GTI guys to take a look and subscribe if you find the videos interesting or entertaining!