No clue. Might just be an OEM that just makes them and sells them unbranded (not uncommon), which would mean they're probably fine.
Not sure, but looks like it will go in just fine.
The topic of retrofitting these parts into an older mk7 is exhaustive and there's a lot of information in this forum on how to do all of that.
Just in case you are not aware (I was not at first!), the head unit is separate from the display screen. You can upgrade both, you just have to make sure you pick parts that are compatible with each other. In some cases, coding or removing component protection will be required.
Risk it for the biscuit I guess? I know the OEM ones are made in China, so it's either a knock off or the same manufacturer just selling it as an OE replacement with the VW logo "scratched" off.
It's sometimes common that an OEM will do this. People who have ordered from Ali have reported their parts came like this, in VAG boxes turned inside out with the stickers placed inside the box. If you're already set up to produce them then why not.
Thx buddy, I returned my $600 R intake and installed the $250 intake for the GTI with no errors. The only difference I see is the golf R was made in Germany and the Gti was made in Mexico. The finish on the intake looks a little different but that's all I noticed.
Where’s the banana?
As long as you verified the type (A or B) of the insert against your individual car, it should work fine. Might need to grease it, but Powerflex supplies their own washer and bolt, I'd have to look under mine again but IIRC mine isn't completely flush with the subframe. As long as it's even the whole way around you should be fine.
shite. forgot about versions.....guess I'll be putting up on ramps today to verify
On the bright side, at least you didn't cut out your old dogbone yet (right?)
haven't done anything yet.
