Hey everyone! I’ve been on the GolfMK6 and GolfMK7 forums since 2012, and in that time have owned a manual 2012 MK6 GTI, a manual 2015 MK7 GTI, a DSG 2015 MK7 GTI, and now a manual 2019 Alltrack. I actually wasn’t really on the forums for the last year or so since the site merger due to account access issues, so I am excited to be back both as a member of the community, as well as an owner of a new Alltrack!
So let’s get to the details:
As you can see from my previous cars owned, I like manuals. The day I bought my last, 2015 DSG GTI, I immediately regretted it. So I knew my next car had to be manual.
I’m also young and have accrued upwards of 20 points on my license in the 10 years I’ve had it due to my antics behind the wheel of a GTI. I knew that needed to change. I’m an adult now and I don’t have time for getting pulled over. So I knew I needed a slower car.
I also love VW Wagons, and I’m sick of FWD. and I go camping and do outdoorsy things, and in the last year, I met a girl who I really like, and she has a big dog.
Also Green is my favorite color, and Great Falls Green is one of my favorite colors I’ve ever seen on a car.
so all signs pointed towards the Alltrack, the coolest vehicle VW has brought to American shores since the MK5 R32.
add in coronavirus circumstances (student loans on hold, 6 months no payments + 6 years 0% financing for VWs),, and I had to take the opportunity to get into the “adult car of my dreams” (compared to the GTI, which I had been dreaming of owning since Fast and the Furious came out when I was 7. I always loved the smart kid with the MK3 GTI)
so here she is!
My gf’s brother is a media/editor major with a nice camera. I need to take some good pics after a fresh wash.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
1. PPF/Ceramic Coat/Ceramic Tints, 30F/20R
2. Bumper plugs for the 3 horribly mangled holes in my front bumper from the dealer
4. Installed Helix sub upgrade, swapped over from the GTI. I didn’t even code it, as the GTI and Golf Wagon have the same speakers in the same locations, so I can’t imagine the EQ being any different. It sounds great.
things I have waiting to be installed:
1. Trans/Driveline: ECS Bleeder block, BMS Clutch stop, BFI S1 mounts, APR pendulum bar, APR lower insert, and 034 Upper insert. Can’t wait to get these puppies installed
2. Suspension: Superpro rear endlinks + sway bar
3. 18x8 ET35 OZ Ultraleggeras in bronze. I believe I will sell these and instead opt for a set of 17x8 ET45 Neuspeed RSE-05’s wrapped in Continental DWS06 for my summer tires. I’ll likely sell my OEMs once I get the Neuspeeds and look for some OEM 17” VW wheels to throw my snow tires on.
Plans for the future:
1. When I bought my car, I had to choose between a white SEL manual with brown interior, or a Green SE manual with black interior. I chose the Green as green is my favorite color, and the SE still came with the LED lights and upgraded head unit. I swapped my Helix from my GTI so I’m not missing Fender. At that rate, the only thing my car is missing compared to an SEL is the seats. So I am on the lookout for either Marrakech Brown SEL seats, or Black SEL Seats that I may get re-upholstered depending on how cost prohibitive it is. Worst case scenario, I’d be okay with simply swapping my black SE seats for brown SE seats, as the color is what I’m going for more than anything. I’m 26, the base seats are plenty comfy for my young body lol.
2. Once my stock dampers start to really suck (I mean, they already feel like my GTI’s OEM shocks which had 90K on them), I’m getting Bilstein B6’s to go with OEM Golf R front springs and OEM Golf R Estate rear springs + Audi spring pads.
3. Once my warranty is up at 72K, I will likely be in my 30’s and at a point where I am comfortable making my car fast again. I will likely go Stage 2 IS20 with IC. Hopefully there is support from Cobb for the 1.8 ECU by then, as I really want to go with EQT.
4.Once I upgrade power, I have some unique plans. I am not simply throwing a new clutch in. I don’t love how tall the Gearing is on this car that is already underpowered to start. So I am thinking of looking for a MK7 Golf R manual trans for the short gearing, and when I get it installed I will also throw a Wavetrac and TT-RS clutch in. So when I’m done, I’ll have an R Estate sleeper in Alltrack’s clothes, that’ll do just as well on the track as on the highway.
So let’s get to the details:
As you can see from my previous cars owned, I like manuals. The day I bought my last, 2015 DSG GTI, I immediately regretted it. So I knew my next car had to be manual.
I’m also young and have accrued upwards of 20 points on my license in the 10 years I’ve had it due to my antics behind the wheel of a GTI. I knew that needed to change. I’m an adult now and I don’t have time for getting pulled over. So I knew I needed a slower car.
I also love VW Wagons, and I’m sick of FWD. and I go camping and do outdoorsy things, and in the last year, I met a girl who I really like, and she has a big dog.
Also Green is my favorite color, and Great Falls Green is one of my favorite colors I’ve ever seen on a car.
so all signs pointed towards the Alltrack, the coolest vehicle VW has brought to American shores since the MK5 R32.
add in coronavirus circumstances (student loans on hold, 6 months no payments + 6 years 0% financing for VWs),, and I had to take the opportunity to get into the “adult car of my dreams” (compared to the GTI, which I had been dreaming of owning since Fast and the Furious came out when I was 7. I always loved the smart kid with the MK3 GTI)
so here she is!
My gf’s brother is a media/editor major with a nice camera. I need to take some good pics after a fresh wash.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
1. PPF/Ceramic Coat/Ceramic Tints, 30F/20R
2. Bumper plugs for the 3 horribly mangled holes in my front bumper from the dealer
4. Installed Helix sub upgrade, swapped over from the GTI. I didn’t even code it, as the GTI and Golf Wagon have the same speakers in the same locations, so I can’t imagine the EQ being any different. It sounds great.
things I have waiting to be installed:
1. Trans/Driveline: ECS Bleeder block, BMS Clutch stop, BFI S1 mounts, APR pendulum bar, APR lower insert, and 034 Upper insert. Can’t wait to get these puppies installed
2. Suspension: Superpro rear endlinks + sway bar
3. 18x8 ET35 OZ Ultraleggeras in bronze. I believe I will sell these and instead opt for a set of 17x8 ET45 Neuspeed RSE-05’s wrapped in Continental DWS06 for my summer tires. I’ll likely sell my OEMs once I get the Neuspeeds and look for some OEM 17” VW wheels to throw my snow tires on.
Plans for the future:
1. When I bought my car, I had to choose between a white SEL manual with brown interior, or a Green SE manual with black interior. I chose the Green as green is my favorite color, and the SE still came with the LED lights and upgraded head unit. I swapped my Helix from my GTI so I’m not missing Fender. At that rate, the only thing my car is missing compared to an SEL is the seats. So I am on the lookout for either Marrakech Brown SEL seats, or Black SEL Seats that I may get re-upholstered depending on how cost prohibitive it is. Worst case scenario, I’d be okay with simply swapping my black SE seats for brown SE seats, as the color is what I’m going for more than anything. I’m 26, the base seats are plenty comfy for my young body lol.
2. Once my stock dampers start to really suck (I mean, they already feel like my GTI’s OEM shocks which had 90K on them), I’m getting Bilstein B6’s to go with OEM Golf R front springs and OEM Golf R Estate rear springs + Audi spring pads.
3. Once my warranty is up at 72K, I will likely be in my 30’s and at a point where I am comfortable making my car fast again. I will likely go Stage 2 IS20 with IC. Hopefully there is support from Cobb for the 1.8 ECU by then, as I really want to go with EQT.
4.Once I upgrade power, I have some unique plans. I am not simply throwing a new clutch in. I don’t love how tall the Gearing is on this car that is already underpowered to start. So I am thinking of looking for a MK7 Golf R manual trans for the short gearing, and when I get it installed I will also throw a Wavetrac and TT-RS clutch in. So when I’m done, I’ll have an R Estate sleeper in Alltrack’s clothes, that’ll do just as well on the track as on the highway.
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