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MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

NeedSleep

NeedSleep

Go Kart Champion
Location
USA
Car(s)
2016 Golf R DSG
Total said:
I checked with costco for battery available for mk7 but they told me they don't carry any for our car. I told them I'm looking for battery size h6/48 but their system categorize the batteries by car make and model. I know some people did buy their battery from costco before for mk7. Anyone know what I should be telling costco so they know what battery to sell to me?

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Fitment 29 iirc. It's bigger than stock battery, so the stock battery cover won't fit if you have one.

The interstate site can't find results either, but I used it to get my battery earlier this year.

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Beju

Beju

Go Kart Newbie
Location
IL
Car(s)
2019 GTI Rabbit Ed.
FWIU, technically it's a group 47, though the 48s will fit minus the battery cover like NeedSleep said. I don't know if Costco doesn't stock oddball group 47 size batteries, or if they don't have the capability to re-code the car for the new battery (which I sure as heck never had to do in my Japanese cars), and they assume that you don't either. Either one seems just as likely.
 
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vulticGTI

Go Kart Newbie
Location
PNW
Would a spoiler attached via 3M to a vinyl wrapped OEM spoiler risk peeling the vinyl off and just flying away? Would it be better to adhere to the actual surface?
 
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Total1

Go Kart Newbie
Location
GG
Car(s)
15 GTI Autobahn 6MT
NeedSleep said:
Fitment 29 iirc. It's bigger than stock battery, so the stock battery cover won't fit if you have one.

The interstate site can't find results either, but I used it to get my battery earlier this year.

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Diggs24 said:
Group 48 is a Saab battery. I have no issues getting those anywhere for my 9-3 so don't see why it would be an issue finding one for the GTI when it comes time. Walk in and say "I need a battery for a 2004 Saab 9-3. 2.0 engine". Done deal.
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Thank you guys. Got the battery!!!
 
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Pdotc

Ready to race!
Location
United States
Anyone have any issue with the leather in the front driver's seat of their GTI/R. And if so how did you fix?


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TCdaosithui

TCdaosithui

Ready to race!
Location
SoCal
jimlloyd40 said:
All kinds of reasons. Availability and ease of modifying. I have an 18 SE PP and with the locking differential traction is actually quite good.
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understood. don't you wish you could drift or power slide or other funs?
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TCdaosithui

TCdaosithui

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Location
SoCal
PLF8593

PLF8593

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Philly
Car(s)
19 Alltrack 6MT
TCdaosithui said:
Hello All,
I'm new here, and my stupid question is: despite all the weaknesses of a FWD, how would the GTI attract such a large fanbase worldwide?

Thanks for reading.
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It's affordable, functional, and fun as hell, while being a nicer and more refined car than its competitors.

Also VWs are just a cult hit. You get it or you don't. None of my friends understand why I love my car so much.
 
TCdaosithui

TCdaosithui

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Location
SoCal
GolfWang said:
It's affordable, functional, and fun as hell, while being a nicer and more refined car than its competitors.

Also VWs are just a cult hit. You get it or you don't. None of my friends understand why I love my car so much.
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yes!
a cult, we all love it despite its weakness :D


I drove the TDI in Germany back in 2002 and got hooked ever since. Personnally I thought the handling was better than the BMW 316i and MB 240 Diesel on the autobahn but my experiences were limited by those cars (and the volve s60).
 
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Uggers

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
United Kingdom
I might of imagined it, but is there a towbar/hitch that you can pull a panel on in the rear of the car that causes it to drop down to be used.

I'm sure I've seen a YouTube video with one for the MK7 Estate especially as there's a hole in the rear spitter for a towbar.

I've tried googling retractable or detachable but I just find ones you can remove not hide away

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Moonray

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Phoenix (USA)
GolfWang said:
It's affordable, functional, and fun as hell, while being a nicer and more refined car than its competitors.

Also VWs are just a cult hit. You get it or you don't. None of my friends understand why I love my car so much.
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Agree it's more refined. But VWs are a cult hit? They're one of the best selling cars in the world. Everybody loves them. Super easy to live with. Compared to GTI, the FR-S, FoST and WRX have far more of a cult following.
 
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sean.mason.75873

Banned
Moonray said:
Agree it's more refined. But VWs are a cult hit? They're one of the best selling cars in the world. Everybody loves them. Super easy to live with. Compared to GTI, the FR-S, FoST and WRX have far more of a cult following.
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You can't fault VW for having a bigger cult. [emoji1787]

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