MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[bobloblawGTI]

I've been running a JB1 @ 5psi/ 93 octane for years and love it. Definitely gives the car an "OEM+" vibe, like it should have been that way to begin with.

You won't be the fastest thing on the road, but you'll like the car even more than you do now.

I know with some (most?) tunes the stock clutch on the 6MT is a goner; true for JB1 as well?

 

[daujin_mk7]

Any suggestions on what to fill rocker panel screw holes with? Looking to put on OEM Golf R side skirts on my GTI and won't be reusing all the GTI side skirt screws.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

I think the R skirts have a different mounting system that uses the same holes? I may be incorrect, I only saw the diagrams.

 

[SPLR337]

I've been running a JB1 @ 5psi/ 93 octane for years and love it. Definitely gives the car an "OEM+" vibe, like it should have been that way to begin with.

You won't be the fastest thing on the road, but you'll like the car even more than you do now.

Cool, that's just what I'm looking for. I already had the clutch and intercooler upgraded so I should be good to go.

 

[NoGodGetOverIt]

I know with some (most?) tunes the stock clutch on the 6MT is a goner; true for JB1 as well?

Unfortunately, I can't really speak to that as I'm on a DSG platform. I'd guess a lot of it has to do with what shape the clutch is in to begin with. The JB1 certainly won't benefit a clutch that's already slipping, but I'm not sure the HP/TQ numbers afforded by it would kill a "healthy" clutch, either.

Maybe someone who's been down this road can chime in with their experience. There's also the resident JB1 thread here.

 

[Subliminal]

I know with some (most?) tunes the stock clutch on the 6MT is a goner; true for JB1 as well?

JB1 won't be as torquey so in theory the clutch would last longer than on a "real" tune.
Your driving habits will make a big difference though- no WOT until over 3k rpms, and only use 5th/6th gears for mild acceleration or cruising. My clutch held up fine for years on a low torque tune, even after slipping in 4th from 3k a couple times on a cold morning

 

[Supercrumpet]

I know with some (most?) tunes the stock clutch on the 6MT is a goner; true for JB1 as well?

Seconding what @BadHombre760 said, I ran a JB4 93 octane tune (albeit with the 1.8T) for over 30k miles and experienced zero clutch issues, and I think I'm probably a little harder on my my car than I should be considering that, though I only do launches for autox, which is just a handful of occasions per year.

 

[bobloblawGTI]

Thanks, all! I hadn't really considered tuning at all given warranty and that it's a city daily driver, but seems like the JB1 is interesting for a bit more pep without as many of the trade-offs, hadn't heard of it until this week.

 

[DSC808]

Think a 4 inch intake toob (vs standard 3 inch/75mm) will make a quicker spool? Asking for a friend....

 

[Desslok]

If you stick one of these through your hood, it might help. Plus chicks dig gramaphones.

 

[Kdubya]

@StorableComa

Would this work or is the design not correct?

 

[Nineeightyone]

@StorableComa

Would this work or is the design not correct?

That looks like it'd be too wide, here's a cheap terminal set on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Depinning-Electrical-Connector-Extractor-Automotive/dp/B0922GF9W8

Otherwise if you've got the money to spend/want to be overprepared or expect to do more projects like this in the future,I bought this and have been pretty happy with it:
https://www.amazon.com/Steelman-95978-19-Piece-Master-Terminal/dp/B001BFQ3UY/

 

[StorableComa]

@StorableComa

Would this work or is the design not correct?

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I agree. The blades may be too wide. A cheap set like this would work as well.
https://a.co/d/2ByGkWu

 

[jawndropper]

So I have been complaining about my clutch feel for about a year now and it seems to be just getting worse. I have the Southbend Stage 3 daily and it has about 35,000 miles on it now and ~25 track days of abuse. ( I did not expect to track at all when I installed it - should've gotten the S3 endurance) It still functions fine and can do 4th and 5th gear and even 6th gear pulls at low rpm (not that i am doing these) without issue. It can get going in first gear with no gas if I release slow enough. It has never has slipped. It just feels like shit shit starting from a stop thats all. The engagement point feels like its lower than it should be. IDK i dont remember how it was exactly when It was new. Admittedly I did not do the best job of breaking in the clutch. I did 500 miles before really beating on it but it wasn't all stop and go.

I have tried bleeding the clutch, removing the delay valve from bleeder block, and removing the clutch assist spring. I dont think a clutch stop would help because of how low the engagement is currently.

Both NGP & Wolf Autopower test drove and don't think anything is wrong. IDK if i am crazy.

My iABED RMS is also leaking so ill have to remove the transmission again eventually... Sadly I didn't buy from FCP so not looking forward to forking out another 3 grand for the Stage 3 Endurance + Install. Though I read the stage 3 endurance uses the same pressure plate as stage 3 daily and my S3 daily friction disc doesn't seem to be the issue so maybe I should get something else.

Any ideas or suggestions for a new clutch? Between clutch a suspension refresh I might just get out of the car at this point.

 

[oddspyke]

So I have been complaining about my clutch feel for about a year now and it seems to be just getting worse. I have the Southbend Stage 3 daily and it has about 35,000 miles on it now and ~25 track days of abuse. ( I did not expect to track at all when I installed it - should've gotten the S3 endurance) It still functions fine and can do 4th and 5th gear and even 6th gear pulls at low rpm (not that i am doing these) without issue. It can get going in first gear with no gas if I release slow enough. It has never has slipped. It just feels like shit shit starting from a stop thats all. The engagement point feels like its lower than it should be. IDK i dont remember how it was exactly when It was new. Admittedly I did not do the best job of breaking in the clutch. I did 500 miles before really beating on it but it wasn't all stop and go.

I have tried bleeding the clutch, removing the delay valve from bleeder block, and removing the clutch assist spring. I dont think a clutch stop would help because of how low the engagement is currently.

Both NGP & Wolf Autopower test drove and don't think anything is wrong. IDK if i am crazy.

My iABED RMS is also leaking so ill have to remove the transmission again eventually... Sadly I didn't buy from FCP so not looking forward to forking out another 3 grand for the Stage 3 Endurance + Install. Though I read the stage 3 endurance uses the same pressure plate as stage 3 daily and my S3 daily friction disc doesn't seem to be the issue so maybe I should get something else.

Any ideas or suggestions for a new clutch? Between clutch a suspension refresh I might just get out of the car at this point.

If your engagement point is moving lower, it could be a slowly failing TOB, but there's not a lot to go on in your description of the issue. Is it grabby and hard to modulate? Does it stall too easily?

Also, what engine/transmission mounts do you have and how old are they? Mounts that are worn out can definitely make 1st and 2nd a pain because there's so much slop, the drivetrain is jerking around.