MK7 Confessions

[PerceivedShift]

I have an EQT Vortex on the way but I am still running stock trans and engine mounts.

 

[krs]

I refuse to leave 2nd gear on cold mornings until the cars warmed up. Helps it warm up faster.

Why? 3,500 rpms is 3,500 rpms regardless of what gear you're in.

 

[wasbaggedonce]

Why? 3,500 rpms is 3,500 rpms regardless of what gear you're in.

Who said anything about 3,500 rpms? I'm driving around at 5,000-6,000 till the cars warm. Italian tune-up every morning.

 

[Cuzoe]

@wasbaggedonce 5-6,000 RPMS when the car is not warmed up? Not sure you're warming up the car any faster, but your oil isn't doing all the oil things until it gets up to temp. You should stop, haha.

 

[wasbaggedonce]

@wasbaggedonce 5-6,000 RPMS when the car is not warmed up? Not sure you're warming up the car any faster, but your oil isn't doing all the oil things until it gets up to temp. You should stop, haha.

/s

 

[Cuzoe]

I humbly request no sarcasm in the MK7 Confessions thread (which is not my thread)... true confessions only, haha.

 

[wasbaggedonce]

True confession: I won't "warm my car up" before leaving the house in the morning because my exhaust is too loud ("aNd It'S bAd FoR tHe CaR") and I don't want to disturb my neighbors. I have a neighbor who also has a loud exhaust and it's annoying as hell when he just lets it run in his driveway for 5-10 minutes before he leaves the house every morning.

That's why I drive around at 8,000+ RPM in second gear to warm my car up faster.

 

[mike-y]

I had a JB4 sitting in my closet for over a year because I live in a condo and can't work on my car there. But the truth is I was just being lazy about doing the work somewhere else (work or friend's place). I finally installed it 2 weeks ago, and can't believe I waited so long to hook it up.

 

[mk7_bk]

True confession: I won't "warm my car up" before leaving the house in the morning because my exhaust is too loud ("aNd It'S bAd FoR tHe CaR") and I don't want to disturb my neighbors. I have a neighbor who also has a loud exhaust and it's annoying as hell when he just lets it run in his driveway for 5-10 minutes before he leaves the house every morning.

That's why I drive around at 8,000+ RPM in second gear to warm my car up faster.

I for one think the whole "warm it up first" is somewhat a myth. Give the car 10 seconds to move some fluids around and get going.

 

[GTIfan99]

True confession: I won't "warm my car up" before leaving the house in the morning because my exhaust is too loud ("aNd It'S bAd FoR tHe CaR") and I don't want to disturb my neighbors. I have a neighbor who also has a loud exhaust and it's annoying as hell when he just lets it run in his driveway for 5-10 minutes before he leaves the house every morning.

That's why I drive around at 8,000+ RPM in second gear to warm my car up faster.

Don't warm your car up, just drive gently at low RPM until it's warm. You're increasing engine wear by increasing the RPM's with a cold engine.

 

[GTIfan99]

I for one think the whole "warm it up first" is somewhat a myth. Give the car 10 seconds to move some fluids around and get going.

The only reason to warm the car up in the driveway is to keep you from getting into a cold interior. It's not for the engines benefit.

Start, let fluids get moving, drive gently at low rpms until up to temp, then let her rip.

 

[wasbaggedonce]

The only reason to warm the car up in the driveway is to keep you from getting into a cold interior. It's not for the engines benefit.

Start, let fluids get moving, drive gently at low rpms until up to temp, then let her rip.

Ain’t nobody got time for that.gif

 

[Acadia18]

I have an EQT Vortex on the way but I am still running stock trans and engine mounts.

I installed an EQT Vortex and still running the stock trans and engine mounts... Only thing I've done in that department is the Powerflex hybrid.

 

[GTIfan99]

I wish there was an alternative to mushy stock engine mounts and aftermarket mounts that turn your car into a giant vibrator.

Will any of the RS3 mounts work? Are they stiffer?

 

[Diggs24]

I wish there was an alternative to mushy stock engine mounts and aftermarket mounts that turn your car into a giant vibrator.

Will any of the RS3 mounts work? Are they stiffer?

Got your giant vibrator right here.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...d-tranny-mounts-70-duro-fwd-cars-only.386147/