What did you do to your mk7 today?

[EpicTech]

I guess your headlights got damaged too, right ;-) Time to get the insurance pay for new ones...

Would ya believe they just somehow got all cracked and stuff? LOL...

 

[GTI Jake]

Got a fresh set of Goodyears mounted on the camper, & picked up a DP from Cerakote.

It’s completely pointless, but I really wanna put matching Method Racewheels on the camper next set (don’t worry, I won’t because the wife would kill me).

 

[GTI Jake]

 

[swcrow]

currently getting hailed on in my office parking lot.....sweet

 

[anotero]

Hands are itching for spacers. Is the distance between rear wheels the same as between the fronts on the mk7?

 

[DSC808]

Hands are itching for spacers. Is the distance between rear wheels the same as between the fronts on the mk7?

Fronts are slightly closer in. To get them "flush" with the fender would be 15mm front 20mm rear with stock wheels.
Also you would need longer lug bolts/studs.

 

[swcrow]

Hands are itching for spacers. Is the distance between rear wheels the same as between the fronts on the mk7?

I have some taking up space …hit me up

 

[anotero]

I have some taking up space …hit me up

What thickness and brand?

 

[anotero]

Hm... I assume they are closer for a reason, and because I'm not crazy bent on getting stuff flush, i'd be more inclined to have equal offset front and rear. Then again what's a 5mm difference?

 

[anotero]

Forgot to add: running 235/40/18 michelins.

 

[95b14]

Forgot to add: running 235/40/18 michelins.

I run this size on stock wheels with the standard 15/20mm “flush” spacers and it does occasionally rub at stock ride height. Taking fender screw out helped a lot, but there is still an occasional rub with the right kind of bump. I daily drive the car without issue but figured I’d mention it.

 

[anotero]

I run this size on stock wheels with the standard 15/20mm “flush” spacers and it does occasionally rub at stock ride height. Taking fender screw out helped a lot, but there is still an occasional rub with the right kind of bump. I daily drive the car without issue but figured I’d mention it.

Much appreciated. I'm lowered about an inch, wheel offset of 45. Did the fender screw mod a long time ago, no rubbing, but since you occasionally rub at stock height, sounds like 15/20 is too much for me.

 

[95b14]

Much appreciated. I'm lowered about an inch, wheel offset of 45. Did the fender screw mod a long time ago, no rubbing, but since you occasionally rub at stock height, sounds like 15/20 is too much for me.

I’d go more narrow. I really got the 15/20 spacers because I got them used with a stud conversion kit for super cheap

 

[Treadup]

Still trying to find a spot to get a picture of my GSW with Kilauea in the background, but my quick release US Millworks let the front plate sneak up to the crater edge!
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An active volcano is on my bucket list! That would be one hell of a meet up spot.

 

[Treadup]

I kicked the GTI out of the garage to work on a family members tiguan. Will be replacing an injector and hoping that solves the problem.
I’m comfortable around tools but YouTube is fantastic. I like humble mechanics videos as they’re detailed and he works on cars like someone who cares. Intake manifold came off within an hour. Just waiting for parts to arrive.
Another thing regarding the gen 3 ea888. I’ve heard that carbon buildup isn’t an issue on these engines and from the looks of the intake valves on this 87k mile motor, I would say that’s a correct statement. I’ve only seen videos of the real gunked up valves but still, this looks pretty good.