Let me know when, I’m right around there too
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PowerDemon’s '15 MK7
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aw yeah......definitely!
PowerDemon
Autocross Champion
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- Richmond, VA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
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- 2015 GTI
Gonna need to see some runs….. for science and stuff.
Yeah....Drew can meet me and we can roll up....Tigeo lives near me, so maybe he can roll as well.
PM sent to all parties
JerseyDrew77
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- Virginia & NC
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- 2016 TR GTI S 6MT
Word.
PowerDemon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Just posting cause I love this photo for some reason. Maybe it’s because the overcast weather hides the flaws 
Still trying to figure out what I want to do with the car. Thought a lot about MPI, but I don’t see myself running ethanol often since I drive long distance and need the extra mileage, plus the car sits for about a month straight every once in awhile. I don’t like the idea of all that ethanol just fermenting in the tank/injectors.
I think my plan is to go back with new Golf R injectors (a bit more injector headroom) when I do the carbon cleaning and potentially get tuned on E30 for when I get the Ethanol bug. E30 would be easier on the mileage and I’d feel less bad about leaving some in the tank in a pinch. I figure I’ll finish up the 3” catback as well to free up some flow and hopefully lower EGTs. Decisions.
Send me a PM if you’re interested in a Fredericksburg meet up on the 25th. We are putting together a little cruise.
Still trying to figure out what I want to do with the car. Thought a lot about MPI, but I don’t see myself running ethanol often since I drive long distance and need the extra mileage, plus the car sits for about a month straight every once in awhile. I don’t like the idea of all that ethanol just fermenting in the tank/injectors.
I think my plan is to go back with new Golf R injectors (a bit more injector headroom) when I do the carbon cleaning and potentially get tuned on E30 for when I get the Ethanol bug. E30 would be easier on the mileage and I’d feel less bad about leaving some in the tank in a pinch. I figure I’ll finish up the 3” catback as well to free up some flow and hopefully lower EGTs. Decisions.
Send me a PM if you’re interested in a Fredericksburg meet up on the 25th. We are putting together a little cruise.
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Golf R injectors are a waste. Do the MPI.
PowerDemon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Even if I just run pump gas? Wouldn’t MPI be an even bigger waste?
It’s either MPI, Golf R injectors, or clean the ones I have. We are assuming pump 93 is going to be the primary fuel used. Wouldn’t I be better off sticking to DI?
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
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- 2015 GTI
Not if you ever plan to run any ethanol on that dbv2. Don't be dumb like the rest of us. Overfuel for the application.
Its to cold, zip up again
PowerDemon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Last weekend I had a chance to meet up with a few of my local forum members. @JerseyDrew77 @tigeo @swcrow and I were all able to meet up and talk cars for a little while which was great. It was awesome to meet some likeminded VW nerds! Needless to say I feel the need to clean my engine bay now. Mine was by far the filthiest! Hopefully we will be able to meet up again sometime soon, hopefully with a few additional members! If anyone is interested we are hoping to get together in November. Hit us up!
This unfortunately the only photo that was taken. Also my car looks like a monster truck
especially next to Scotts car aired out!
A few weeks ago I picked up a Helix soundstystem upgrade for a pretty good price used and earlier this week I was able to install it. Honestly I was dreading this install and it turned out to be one of the easier installs I’ve done on this car. I used this and this video for instructions and everything went smoothly. I got it done in maybe 1.5 hours. I was really worried about the plastic trim pieces but it wasn’t that bad.
During installation photo
Post install photo
Some post install thoughts...
Honestly I am not an audiophile at all. So do not expect an in depth review of the mids, highs, and other sound system details. I just can’t tell the difference. That being said the difference between stock and this is HUGE. Even having read all the positive reviews I had no idea it would make this kind of difference. The bass is now perfect and the rest of the speakers have been made so much clearer. It really is awesome. I listen to music most of the time cruising so this was a welcome mod for me. I highly recommend this mod for fellow poverty spec owners.
I know it will fit, but I haven’t decided whether or not I want to put the spare back in. I know it can be done but I like the ~20-30lbs of weight savings lol. I don’t really want to add weight to the car.
Pre meet bath pics cause I don't have more of the Helix install
Anyway that's all for now. Thanks for reading!
This unfortunately the only photo that was taken. Also my car looks like a monster truck
especially next to Scotts car aired out!A few weeks ago I picked up a Helix soundstystem upgrade for a pretty good price used and earlier this week I was able to install it. Honestly I was dreading this install and it turned out to be one of the easier installs I’ve done on this car. I used this and this video for instructions and everything went smoothly. I got it done in maybe 1.5 hours. I was really worried about the plastic trim pieces but it wasn’t that bad.
During installation photo
Post install photo
Some post install thoughts...
Honestly I am not an audiophile at all. So do not expect an in depth review of the mids, highs, and other sound system details. I just can’t tell the difference. That being said the difference between stock and this is HUGE. Even having read all the positive reviews I had no idea it would make this kind of difference. The bass is now perfect and the rest of the speakers have been made so much clearer. It really is awesome. I listen to music most of the time cruising so this was a welcome mod for me. I highly recommend this mod for fellow poverty spec owners.
I know it will fit, but I haven’t decided whether or not I want to put the spare back in. I know it can be done but I like the ~20-30lbs of weight savings lol. I don’t really want to add weight to the car.
Pre meet bath pics cause I don't have more of the Helix install
Anyway that's all for now. Thanks for reading!
PowerDemon
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Well it can’t always be sunshine and rainbows. Today I was attempting a carbon clean and DI injector replacement when during disassembly I broke one of the injector clips. I was pulling off the injector rail and it was pretty stuck on there. When it suddenly came off I wasn’t really expecting it to let go so quickly and I snapped one of these small clips. I should have known better and been more careful, but such is life. It’s crazy how such a small mistake can bring the entire project to a grinding halt lol.
The culprit.
Do you think I could replace just the plastic connector? As you can see just the connector is broken and the wires seem to be fine. Where could I find one of those clips? Or should I just replace the whole harness?
Here is a pic of the complete harness. I got PN 06L 971 627 K off of it. I found a few online and I’ll order it ASAP if none of my local dealers stock one at a reasonable price. Hopefully they have it though so I don’t have to wait on shipping.
As she sits now until I can replace the harness
The culprit.
Do you think I could replace just the plastic connector? As you can see just the connector is broken and the wires seem to be fine. Where could I find one of those clips? Or should I just replace the whole harness?
Here is a pic of the complete harness. I got PN 06L 971 627 K off of it. I found a few online and I’ll order it ASAP if none of my local dealers stock one at a reasonable price. Hopefully they have it though so I don’t have to wait on shipping.
As she sits now until I can replace the harness
daconchslop
Autocross Champion
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- SC
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- ACS SE/Tech
That sucks. Make sure you remember to pull all those towels and tape!