What did you do to your mk7 today?

[Mass_Paul]

ECS MQB Sway Bar Upgrade Kit - Rear - 25mm Upgrade & Moog K750809 Stabilizer Links Install

 

[AdamSheikh]

Gave the GTI some attention today after spending too much time with the RS3 lately lol.

Finally tackled my rear shock mounts - driver side was clunking pretty bad. Replaced the 034s with a new set (thanks to FCP Euro's warranty). Seems they have revised these mounts in the last few years, as the old set had a poly bushing, and the new ones are rubber. The poly was absolutely toast, so hoping the new rubber replacement ones last much longer. If they fail again, I'll just go back to OEM.

Also found the source of my intermittent SAI "insufficient flow" fault code and CEL. Cracked pipe leading to the combi valve. Gorilla taped it up to see if that solves the issue - don't feel like spending $150 plus on such an inconsequential pipe if I can help it.

 

[wascally wabbitt]

Just did my first ever brake swap. New rotors and pads in the front! Will do rears in a couple weeks. 110750 miles on the original brakes. Very thankful my parents let me take over their garage.

Old pads:

Old nasty rotors:

New:

I used the lifting locations where the Audi jackpads go to raise the fronts onto stands. I am compelled to post these pictures because of this video.

The jacking location is SUPER easy to access. Just remove one screw then pull the aero panel backward. A hockey puck would fit the lift point perfectly but I just used what I had:

 

[Treadup]

Gave the GTI some attention today after spending too much time with the RS3 lately lol.

Finally tackled my rear shock mounts - driver side was clunking pretty bad. Replaced the 034s with a new set (thanks to FCP Euro's warranty). Seems they have revised these mounts in the last few years, as the old set had a poly bushing, and the new ones are rubber. The poly was absolutely toast, so hoping the new rubber replacement ones last much longer. If they fail again, I'll just go back to OEM.

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Also found the source of my intermittent SAI "insufficient flow" fault code and CEL. Cracked pipe leading to the combi valve. Gorilla taped it up to see if that solves the issue - don't feel like spending $150 plus on such an inconsequential pipe if I can help it.

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I have no experience with 034 parts personally but I feel I hear their name come up often in regards to poor parts.

 

[Diggs24]

Just did my first ever brake swap. New rotors and pads in the front! Will do rears in a couple weeks. 110750 miles on the original brakes. Very thankful my parents let me take over their garage.

Old pads:
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Old nasty rotors:
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New:
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I used the lifting locations where the Audi jackpads go to raise the fronts onto stands. I am compelled to post these pictures because of this video.

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The jacking location is SUPER easy to access. Just remove one screw then pull the aero panel backward. A hockey puck would fit the lift point perfectly but I just used what I had:
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110k?? Do you coast to a stop everywhere?

 

[swcrow]

110k?? Do you coast to a stop everywhere?

Was thinking the same….hella gearing down

 

[Gray_Panther]

Thank you for posting @wascally wabbitt !!!
This will help when I am changing over my wheels.

 

[wascally wabbitt]

110k?? Do you coast to a stop everywhere?

No time to brake when I never lift off...
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YEEAAAHHHHHH

Pretty much whenever it doesn't inconvenience other drivers. 45 to 20mph in 3rd, then ride 2nd down to 7mph. That, and I mostly drive highway / rural miles. No real suburbs around these parts

 

[wascally wabbitt]

Thank you for posting @wascally wabbitt !!!
This will help when I am changing over my wheels.

Hope it helps! I've never found a video that clearly showed that jack point

 

[AdamSheikh]

I have no experience with 034 parts personally but I feel I hear their name come up often in regards to poor parts.

Yeah, I’ve heard mixed things overall but have personally had good experience with their engine/trans/pendulum mounts.

To be fair, the failed shock mounts were 4 years old with 60k+ miles on them (lowered on fairly stiff Racing Line dampers). Only replaced them with 034 again because of FCP’s free replacement policy. Hoping the revised rubber design vs poly is a good indicator for better longevity. Otherwise, back to OE we go in due time lol.

 

[EpicTech]

Drove it to work and probably tomorrow since the wifes Kia is back in the shop for some repairs that were missed from the wreck. She gets the Atlas of course. After work tomorrow the GTI is finally going up on jackstands to start work on multiple projects.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

Yesterday. Took advantage of the gloomy marine layer and did a much needed interior cleanup (on top of a thorough exterior detail). I have a handheld blower that I use for getting water out of all the seams, and realized that it also makes vacuuming the interior 90% less work. It's like a poor man's tornador, since I don't have compressed air.

 

[aegis]

I need to know where you got these, did they come with your jackstands?

 

[EpicTech]

Installed an ECS rear diffuser. I’d give it an 8 out of 10. Super easy to install but fitment could be a touch better.
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I have one of these on order with them, super delayed though. At least I know now it will look tons better than the Strafe Design.
Order Date:May 15 2024
Order Number:xxx-xxx-xxx
Status:In Process
Expected Ship Date:Sep 30 2024
Items:1
Total:$302.22

 

[Nineeightyone]

I'm still waiting on my Aerofabb one from their Easter sale Emailed them and I guess it's hung up in powdercoating? no offer for shirt/stickers either

but I'm excited about the look AND matching the front splitter. I might just spring for the sideskirts too, though they seem kind of silly since they're basically just a flat piece.