What did you do to your mk7 today?

[Supercrumpet]

Not wishing to re-ignite the rear wiper debate, but my OCD about maximum swept area on car wipers had me searching for a longer rear blade to replace the 'better-quality-than-standard' recommended 280mm/11 inch Bosch A282H I already had fitted.
A 300mm/12 inch option seemed a safe bet, but it turns-out Bosch don't supply one that size with the needed VAG-type mount, with only shorter 250mm and deffo. too-long 330mm options being listed.

In the end I took the plunge on a 12 inch Bosch A300H - which is the correct style of blade, but comes with a KIA/Jaguar mount.
Thankfully, my guess that a bit of applied force with a small screwdriver would remove the KIA mount without damage to the new blade proved correct and fitting the 'VW' mount from the old A282H proved straightforward.

After fitting to the car, I can confirm that there is still more than enough clearance using the 300mm blade and I'm happy in the knowledge that I'm now getting about 7% more wiped area.

I know this is pointless/pathetic/sad, but whatever...

This is actually great info, I'm interested in doing the same with mine next time I need a new rear wiper blade. Would you estimate it adds another 0.5" of length to each end, evenly? Looks like there's barely enough space at the top of my rear glass for a longer blade, and I assume the rear hatch/wiper/glass/everything is the same on our cars since we both have wagons.

 

[sterkrazzy]

 

[Desslok]

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Seems like this guy likes bigger bulges in his hands.

 

[sterkrazzy]

Seems like this guy likes bigger bulges in his hands.

That girth in the bottom corners is so thick. Can't even touch finger tips when I wrap my hand around it.

 

[the]

Got me a loud new vibration at idle that gets worse with ac

 

[Autobahn]

Flashed my base UM Flex tune that I was using prior to the engine rebuild and reinstalled my MPI harness. Tomorrow my RS3 pump goes back in and then need to find time for logging with UM

 

[Kdubya]

Change from Carbon fiber wrap to Gloss black on the rear wheels- wrap did not hold up to new tire install - also changed my DRL/high beam to LEDs yesterday

 

[GTI Jake]

 

[sterkrazzy]

Killed my wiper. Then I changed spark plugs. I had about 11k miles on my ngk racing plugs, so I swapped them out. They looked fine though, could have left them in there longer. I got almost 2 and a half years out of them so it's all good. They were replaced with rutheniums.

IT'S GLORIOUS!

 

[daconchslop]

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That’s a happy boy. Looks great

 

[PerceivedShift]

Killed my wiper. Then I changed spark plugs. I had about 11k miles on my ngk racing plugs, so I swapped them out. They looked fine though, could have left them in there longer. I got almost 2 and a half years out of them so it's all good. They were replaced with rutheniums.

Ruths ftw, been really happy with them so far, running them since October. Having such a good option that doesn't cost $150 for a full set is nice.

 

[SPLR337]

Installed summer wheels. 18x8 RSe10 with 225 PS4S. I wanted to run 235s but couldn't sell these in time.

No spacer in front and it's very flush. 10mm spacer in rear with room to spare.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Updated/refreshed the badge overlay

and took some shots to try and capture the srs-tec fender bulges tucking 265 tires

 

[GTIfan99]

Just ordered my 4th set of free $50+/plug NGKs from FCP. I feel so good about it I might not return my next oil change.

How do you return oil and brake fluid, the post office keeps telling me to f off, it's hazardous materials.

 

[CaptainRatty]

How do you return oil and brake fluid, the post office keeps telling me to f off, it's hazardous materials.

They’re wrong… it’s not. But just use FedEx or UPS. It’ll get to them quicker and still be under $30 to ship it back, which is all that matters if you’re paying with PayPal like you should.

This is the letter that Blackstone suggests presenting to the post office to explain that’s it’s not hazardous. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Post-Office-Letter3.jpg