Project: MK7 Roa's GTI

[MK7.5_Roa]

January 2016 (Bone Stock):

I just took delivery of the car in late December and I'm loving it so far. The tastefulness and intuitive design have really won me over and the driving dynamics are great for a vehicle under $25K. My end goal is to create a real " hot hatch" while still maintaining daily drivability.

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

US MillWorks Tow-Hook Mounted License Plate Bracket.

I was really excited that there was a quality option for those of us that didn't want to drill into our front bumpers. This was my first "mod" so I was pretty excited to bolt it on right away.The quality is definitely worth the price. I got the lightened version with the quick release, the quick release hasn't proved very useful yet but the lightened versions adjustability was greatly appreciated. It look me a two hours to assemble, install, and finally adjust it to my liking but it came out great.

Packaging:

Installed:

 

[Zacr811]

Nice. My GTI is the same color. I love it.

I like the side mount plate. I would do the same but my dealer drilled holes in the middle.

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

Nice. My GTI is the same color. I love it.

I like the side mount plate. I would do the same but my dealer drilled holes in the middle.

Thanks carbon steel grey was the only option for me [emoji1419]

 

[Sandman GTI]

Couple questions.
Launch Control a 2016 item on GTI. Do not think in my 2015.

Was that torque steer at the start?
I have only drive a MK7 GTI with PP so wanted to compare.
Even on hard take offs I do not have any torque issues with wheel.

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

Yep it's a Base 2016 DSG for reference and no that wasn't torque steer I was just centering myself @Sandman GTI

 

[Sandman GTI]

Yep it's a Base 2016 DSG for reference and no that wasn't torque steer I was just centering myself @Sandman GTI

Thanks. Enjoy the new toy!!

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

Obligatory versatility shot [emoji1] who doesn't love a grocery getter that can also be tracked ?

 

[AtlantaDad]

Obligatory versatility shot [emoji1] who doesn't love a grocery getter that can also be tracked ?

That is one serious Costco run!

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[Ducatij2012]

Thats a lot of floss....

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

@AtlantaDad Yeah lol I rather spend that on car parts [emoji23]

 

[Sandman GTI]

Floss, cookies and detergent.

 

[MK7.5_Roa]

Finally got my tints done ! I went with 30% 3M FX Premium on the doors and 25% on the hatch. The glare from the headlights of vehicles riding my bumper is now bearable [emoji1]. Depending on the angle from which you are viewing the windows they can appear blacked out and much darker in person.
Before:

After:

*More pictures to come*