What did you do to your mk7 today?

[Dameon]

Almost done with the 310x22 rear brake install! Can't wait to go for a spin!
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Still 312/ prodigy up front?

 

[StorableComa]

Installed the ARM FMIC today. No pictures yet, but I'll snap a few of the post install tomorrow - Ran out of daylight today.

Everything felt and sounded good on the test drive. Temps look good as far as oil and such with some freeway and city. Probably try and run a few logs this week to check on IATs when I get a chance.

 

[Vesta Turan]

Spent 3 hours detailing the exterior... and she wasn't even that dirty! A few things left to do outside and then I will tackle the inside.

Going to replace her stock brakes/rotors/pads/calipers in about a month or so! Considering the OEM Genuine Performance Pack Big Brake Kit on front and rear.

 

[ShaZam]

Installed Eurocode RSB and Endlinks. It's been said many times before but the difference in handling is just bonkers.

 

[PowerDemon]

Anyone know what size the PP rear brake line crush washers are? Neuspeed shorted me one, and it's the last thing I need to get the car back together in the AM. Too tired to look for my micrometer, will measure in the AM if no one has an answer! Hoping NAPA, Advanced or TSC will have one to get me by. If not I'll have to reinstall the 272x10s.

Bolt has a 16mm head.

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Just go to your local auto parts store and grab a box/bag of assorted copper crush washers. Then match to the one you have. That’s what I did with my Stoptech kit and it seems to be performing well.

 

[SnailpowerMk7]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000130402636.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.13b54c4ddAKIXs

It looks real sharp. Does the back-up camera still work? How do you tweak the System settings as well? Like regarding the car performance and monitoring things?

 

[gbar]

It looks real sharp. Does the back-up camera still work? How do you tweak the System settings as well? Like regarding the car performance and monitoring things?

Thanks, it works surprisingly well if you can figure out how to set up the Canbus adapter correctly. There is a built in app that lets you adjust car settings (Time/date, Driving mode, car lock settings... etc.)

I haven't wired up the rear view camera yet, but I'm confident that will work when I get around to it. Keep in mind, I have a 2015 GTI which came without backup camera standard. I don't know if this headunit supports tapping into an existing backup camera feed.

 

[Ridebjj]

Yeah this is the 4th time since last March my trans has been dropped...felt the same as you before and paid a dealer tech to do it the first 2 - times lol.

But in the end I just feel better knowing exactly and personally how each step of the project was performed.

Mmmhmmm...

Exactly while I'll learn how to do anything I can possibly do myself. Because no one else is going to pay as close attention. You'd think an expert shop (any expert shop hypothetically) there'd be no doubt, but they can be the worst of all in making stupid mistakes from complacency.

I'd have come helped, or at least shouted generic encouragement slogans from a comfortable chair. Well, its done. Hurry up and get that shit broken in.

 

[the]

Exactly while I'll learn how to do anything I can possibly do myself. Because no one else is going to pay as close attention. You'd think an expert shop (any expert shop hypothetically) there'd be no doubt, but they can be the worst of all in making stupid mistakes from complacency.

Maybe it's my pessimistic attitude, but I honestly believe most people just don't give a shit anymore. Our planet has become so impersonal and compartmentalized, most businesses can't even manage communication between departments well. 3/5 average employees are coming in to punch a time-card for the money and their desires, everything else is whatever.

 

[GTIfan99]

Maybe it's my pessimistic attitude, but I honestly believe most people just don't give a shit anymore. Our planet has become so impersonal and compartmentalized, most businesses can't even manage communication between departments well. 3/5 average employees are coming in to punch a time-card for the money and their desires, everything else is whatever.

I think you're assuming anyone ever gave a shit

 

[the]

I think you're assuming anyone ever gave a shit

The first and last time I had someone change the oil on my gti they glued the oil cap back in. I get tired of having to check behind everyone's work all the time...

 

[Will_]

Track day at Laguna Seca yesterday. Had a frustrating day with traffic, and car was down a bit on power, but managed to beat my pr by nearly 3s.

 

[Ridebjj]

The final map revision for the budget 400 project showed up this morning right before work, as I was letting the car warm up. Couldn't let that one wait until 3pm. Commuters got to see me in extra jackass mode on a few stretches.

Thus concludes the last logical mod I can think of to do. Sad.

Unless the clutch ends up not being up to it, which I really hope does not happen.

 

[Daks]

Maybe it's my pessimistic attitude, but I honestly believe most people just don't give a shit anymore. Our planet has become so impersonal and compartmentalized, most businesses can't even manage communication between departments well. 3/5 average employees are coming in to punch a time-card for the money and their desires, everything else is whatever.

COVID made things even worse. No one talks to anyone anymore.

 

[Keehs360]

At the dealer getting the 24fx update on the gli and GTI

@Javwohl is here, doing battle with the service writer over the water pump

there’s coffee here too.