Gretel's build….. Forged4

[swcrow]

After owning every MK version with the exception of MK5 (could never get over the rounded, flat bottomed look), I was finally able to pick up a brand new MK7.5 GTI SE with only 13 miles on it. Love everything about it and I thought I'd go ahead and start a journal... Otherwise I'm gonna lose track of the pics.

Onto the Mods:

Exterior:
Debadged all around
Rear bumper top lamin-x protection film
OEM roof bars with Inno Fairing; 1up
RallyArmor Urethane Mud Flaps
Tinted Lower Bumper Markers
Aerofabb Spoiler
Aerofabb sideskirts
Foglight Lamin-X yellow film
Black side view mirror caps
Klii motorwerks side view mirror yellow blinker film

Interior:
Tint (if you can call it a mod)
Paddle Shifter Extensions
42nd Draft Design steering column boost gauge pod
CJM center column boost gauge pod
42nd Draft Design Mechanical Boost Gauge
2A Gun magnet mount

Electronics:
Cobb APv3
Plethora of OBDeleven tweaks
Dayton Audio 10" sub with custom box
LC2
JBL Amp

Suspension:
Fortune Auto 500 with Swift 7k/7k
Eibach 24mm Rear Sway
Eurocode front stabilizer bar
Isweep center and rear brace
BFI stage 1 engine/tranny mount
Powerflex hybrid puck
WTB: rear hatch stressbar

Engine/Exhaust:
BBT built longblock - (pistons 1-4: -3.2667, -3.2669, -3.2267, -3.2673, -.0014 piston to wall clearance) (Forged Brute "H" rods, Forged Mahle pistons, Supertech springs, race bearings, ARP head studs, bronze valve guides)
Garrett 2260S (PMAX)
Stratified MPI
Stratified Custom MPI/flex/lpfp tune
OEM hpfp
Upgraded LPFP (MK8R lpfp, MK8R controller, sillyrabbit fuel sensor, HKAperformance wiring harness)
Cobb inline ethanol sensor
NGK Ruthineum HX plugs
Baun Performance FMIC w/ piping
Trackslag 4" Downpipe
Baun Performance Midpipe
IEv2 intake
Spulen v2 catch can

Transmission:
Stratified DSG tune

Brakes:
TTRS calipers, VBT TTRS carriers, 345mm MK6R rotors, girodisc magic pads

Wheels:
Neuspeed RSE52 (gun metallic) wrapped in 235/40/18 DWS06+
Urotuning Performance Wheel Studs
Porsche Lugs

 

[swcrow]

Even though I told my wife I loved everything about this car and nothing needed to change..... It always happens.. ... Customization.



Tint, roof rack and tinted the rear lower bumper markers

 

[swcrow]

.....aaaaaaand of course, new AS3+ tires and rally armor mudflaps (left over from my WRX days)

 

[anotero]

Even though I told my wife I loved everything about this car and nothing needed to change..... It always happens.. ... Customization.

Tint, roof rack and tinted the rear lower bumper markers

Told your wife... Sneaky you

Let the modding begin!

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[cbr600rr]

Looks like you slapped on some spacers too.

 

[swcrow]

Looks like you slapped on some spacers too.

^ ah yes...forgot LOL. Flush kit was thrown on as well.....wheels were waaaaaaaay too far in!

I also took advantage of Unitronics deal and went ECU stage 1+ and stage 1 for DSG. Huge difference.

Ironically, looking at your name, I once tried to learn how to ride a bike on an 1100cbr....good thing my SGT stopped me and told me no way.

 

[swcrow]

Wheel stud conversion

 

[Cliff @ EQT]

Nice! I’m also thinking about switching to studs. It’s always such a pain in the ass trying to mount a wheel with a bolt.


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[swcrow]

Nice! I’m also thinking about switching to studs. It’s always such a pain in the ass trying to mount a wheel with a bolt.


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Totally. It was in prep for my new wheels next week lol

 

[swcrow]

New wheels.... Finally. Fast FC04 18x8 ET30.... Perfect fitment in my opinion

 

[swcrow]

Insert placeholder for shameless Jake's FMIC pics here

 

[swcrow]

Headlight film and hatch pop kit

 

[swcrow]

Finally

Jake's FMIC kit...on site install

 

[swcrow]

Picked this up for a song from someone trading their GTI in. Urotuning sent the SAI filter and I've already DEI taped the outside of the heat shield and underside of the intake tube. Looks like my install will have to wait until after this massive storm coming in.

 

[swcrow]

Rain let up just enough for me to install