MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[daujin_mk7]

@daujin_mk7 I don't post on the forums much but am lurking often. I'm in the Halifax area if you run into problems.

Didn't you just put suspension on the car? Possibly strut mount/camber plates making noise?

I will PM you. Thank you!

 

[Wizzi]

Hey guys wondering if someone can help me out. I am looking into buying used Konig ampliform 18x8.5 et 38 5x112, and am worndering if they will fit no problem. The car is a 2019 gti autobahn.

 

[manu97]

Hey guys wondering if someone can help me out. I am looking into buying used Konig ampliform 18x8.5 et 38 5x112, and am worndering if they will fit no problem. The car is a 2019 gti autobahn.

Need a little more info - camber/ride height/tire size.

 

[GTIguy87]

Maybe a stupid question, Anybody know why the throttle position sensor display on my accessport only goes up 80 when I'm at WOT? Is that normal?

 

[Diggs24]

yes

 

[daujin_mk7]

Racingline's lower engine's polyurethane is supposedly 75a durometer. I have BFI's stage 1 mounts (70a). With a possible stage 1 engine mount that failed, thinking of upgrading to stage 2 mounts (trans + engine). Thoughts?

Edit: hesitant to upgrade because I'm trying to keep the mounts similar in durometer rating.

 

[Diggs24]

horrible idea

 

[daujin_mk7]

horrible idea

Reason? Too stiff? Or keep the mounts similar in durometer rating?

 

[Diggs24]

too stiff for DSG

 

[daujin_mk7]

too stiff for DSG

Fair enough. Aside from that, would there be issues with the different durometer ratings?

 

[Nineeightyone]

Fair enough. Aside from that, would there be issues with the different durometer ratings?

Generally speaking the 'weak' one is gonna be the one that lets go first/gets worn out, because it's not tough enough to stand up to the additional NVH. As long as they're all relatively beefy, you should be alright. I did Stage 1 BFI mounts engine and trans on my mk4, and the dogbone/RMM was Stage 2. Currently on my Mazda I have 88A rear and 80A trans, and 70A engine (but will be upgraded to 80A as well). As long as they're 'close' then you should be fine.

 

[akpt92]

Stupid question I just wanted to know from you experts if front end parts including; headlights wings bumper and bonnet from a mk7 gti would fit onto a mk7.5 gti? Thanks

 

[Acadia18]

Stupid question I just wanted to know from you experts if front end parts including; headlights wings bumper and bonnet from a mk7 gti would fit onto a mk7.5 gti? Thanks

All together, yes. Separately, no. The 7.5 headlights, wings/fenders, & bumper are all slightly different from the 7. So if you're swapping them all, they'll fit. But you can't just do the 7.5 bumper for example, and keep the 7 lights and wings.

 

[akpt92]

All together, yes. Separately, no. The 7.5 headlights, wings/fenders, & bumper are all slightly different from the 7. So if you're swapping them all, they'll fit. But you can just do the 7.5 bumper for example, and keep the 7 lights and wings.

Perfect, I have the complete front from a mk7 so that works. Thanks for the info!

 

[cb1111]

All together, yes. Separately, no. The 7.5 headlights, wings/fenders, & bumper are all slightly different from the 7. So if you're swapping them all, they'll fit. But you can just do the 7.5 bumper for example, and keep the 7 lights and wings.

Methinks you might want to re-read what you wrote.....