Gretel's build....it was bound to happen

[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:
OEM roof bars with Inno Fairing; RockyMounts fork mounts
RallyArmor Urethane Mud Flaps
Tinted Lower Bumper Markers
Aerofabb Spoiler
Strafe Design Rear Diffuser
Hella 500ff Driving Lights
UniWerks Design Driving Light mounts

Interior:
Tint (if you can call it a mod)
Paddle Shifter Extensions
CJM Boost Gauge pod
Prosport Mechanical Boost Gauge

Electronics:
Cobb APv3
Plethora of OBDeleven tweaks

Suspension:
Eibach 24mm Rear Sway

Engine:
EQTuning Protune
NGK Ruthineum HX plugs
MAP intake w/heat shield
Baun Performance FMIC w/ piping
Baun Performance Downpipe
Baun Performance Midpipe

Transmission:
EQTuning DSG tune

Brakes:
Hawk 5.0 Pads

Wheels:
Fast FC04 18x8 wrapped in Michelin AS3+
Urotuning Performance Wheel Studs
Monster Lugs (Steel)

 

[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 p.]

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