CaptainRatty
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
For all I know, after 80k miles, mine could be shredded as well. What made you check/switch?
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What did you do to your mk7 today?
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JTM88
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Car(s)
- 2016 GTI
I had terrible wheel hop at the drag strip and wanted to try something stiffer. I had also heard about the shedding after a while. I think I had 60k on it.
I also ran it without an upgraded engine and trans mounts for most of the time it was installed, and I think that shortened its lifespan.
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
I wouldn’t be too concerned, at 131k I checked mine (while the transmission was out) & all was good.
Do you remember using lubricant of any kind when it was originally installed?
Being the two small pieces I could see over flexing them on install being harder on them than running without the engine & transmission mounts.
Hawk Thua jokes incoming if I know these forums lol
Awesome find, that’s really clean!
JTM88
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Car(s)
- 2016 GTI
I’m pretty sure I did use lubricant when I installed it, I’m not sure I would have been able to get it in otherwise.
El_bigote_AJ
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Car(s)
- 2019 GTI bunny
In connection to my “what did I get in the mail” post for the door drivers, and spent some time working on fitting the cheap ebay pillar pods to the oem pods. Still plenty work do to with resin,glass,filler and more cutting and shaping in the back side after it’s resined and hard, but so far so good with not the crazy hours of work needed for fully custom pods, sure aiming won’t be perfect but should still do well for now, and will still utilize the factory mounts and the “breakaway” clips to let the bags out as I made sure to keep the pods below the bag point.
Fitted, and fleeced.
Also was test fitting in and out of the car as I was mounting so that it would be were I can actually install them back in after it’s all done.
It a sauna in here while it bakes in the Vegas sun lol
The good news is they both fit in with enough clearances and not over obstructive of the drivers view
Side note - does anyone have a link to where to get the factory apillar fabric ? I’ve seen some use speaker grill cloth that’s looks pretty close, and I’m not sure I want to do something like alcantara cause then I’ll need to commit to that for the headliner and such.
Fitted, and fleeced.
Also was test fitting in and out of the car as I was mounting so that it would be were I can actually install them back in after it’s all done.
It a sauna in here while it bakes in the Vegas sun lol
The good news is they both fit in with enough clearances and not over obstructive of the drivers view
Side note - does anyone have a link to where to get the factory apillar fabric ? I’ve seen some use speaker grill cloth that’s looks pretty close, and I’m not sure I want to do something like alcantara cause then I’ll need to commit to that for the headliner and such.
StealthGTI
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI Sport
Nice tool transport!
I recently went the Husky "Build-Out" route. I have no back seat; so, mine are inside the driver's side rear door on my rear seat delete...
If you look closely, you'll see that I screwed a lid from an extra box to the wooden deck. The lid provides a base on which to stack the boxes. Sure, it cut about 1.5" from the overhead clearance, but I still fit plenty... plus, more if I opt to add some to the trunk. One of the boxes is a perfect fit for Husky's 270-piece Build-Out tool kit, which costs less than $200...
Two of the boxes are for small bits, this one being for rooftop tower repairs while away from home...
I have another set of boxes, including a bottom/roller, to support my outings as a bicycle tour mechanic. Speaking of the rooftop tower, I was at a pair of ham fests (radio nerds) over the weekend and managed to get this shot from atop a grandstand...
The car looks like a model toy! It's always amazed me how some are able to take photos of their car and have it look fake or like a toy. Here, I've done it, but have no idea how. HAHA!
Take Care!
I recently went the Husky "Build-Out" route. I have no back seat; so, mine are inside the driver's side rear door on my rear seat delete...
If you look closely, you'll see that I screwed a lid from an extra box to the wooden deck. The lid provides a base on which to stack the boxes. Sure, it cut about 1.5" from the overhead clearance, but I still fit plenty... plus, more if I opt to add some to the trunk. One of the boxes is a perfect fit for Husky's 270-piece Build-Out tool kit, which costs less than $200...
Two of the boxes are for small bits, this one being for rooftop tower repairs while away from home...
I have another set of boxes, including a bottom/roller, to support my outings as a bicycle tour mechanic. Speaking of the rooftop tower, I was at a pair of ham fests (radio nerds) over the weekend and managed to get this shot from atop a grandstand...
The car looks like a model toy! It's always amazed me how some are able to take photos of their car and have it look fake or like a toy. Here, I've done it, but have no idea how. HAHA!
Take Care!
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The car looks like a model toy! It's always amazed me how some are able to take photos of their car and have it look fake or like a toy. Here, I've done it, but have no idea how. HAHA!
Take Care!
Like I told you.....that there is a mobile EMP weapon lol
Cuzoe
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Los Angeles
I don't care what licenses the gentleman has... I am calling authorities of some type if I see that thing around me.
Of course, it has to be assumed that call will be intercepted/routed through that relay station and my location pinpointed... you know what... carry on @StealthGTI, I don't want any problems
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I thought I forgot to tighten a fastener properly when I did the DieselGeek super pin install. Ish drove me crazy!
A clubsport?!
Cuzoe
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Los Angeles
@El_bigote_AJ Not serious but also very serious question... how much would you charge to do a second set?
I've got spare pillars and set of of M25s, and some money in my pocket. I'll have to look but I'm pretty sure you sent me a link to the ebay pillar pod additions.
I see the TM65s are back in stock ?, as are the M3s ? but I'm sticking with 2 way and will use the JL ZR650s I picked up here on the forum.
I've got spare pillars and set of of M25s, and some money in my pocket. I'll have to look but I'm pretty sure you sent me a link to the ebay pillar pod additions.
I see the TM65s are back in stock ?, as are the M3s ? but I'm sticking with 2 way and will use the JL ZR650s I picked up here on the forum.
StealthGTI
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI Sport
HAHA!
In a separate but related encounter, since I was on my way to that parking area, I entered a Starbucks where the staff knew me. I had been parked behind the store to sort out some radio and computer stuff before going inside. Apparently, someone in the drive-thru made a HUGE production about their payment method: CASH ONLY - "I'm not using my credit card or app because someone is behind the store in a strange car." As you know, all of the best data skimmers use GIGANTIC vehicle-mounted arrays! I imagine the staff smiled, said "Thank you," and then blew her off. I have no idea if she called the police. I had somewhere to be and wasn't compelled to wait around. I'm not hard to find.
My car has been photographed MANY times by the police, sometimes in a way that would be illegal for any of us to do, but I've never been stopped. I don't think they want to deal with whatever mess is in or on my car. My running joke is, "Police turn onto side streets when they see me coming." Even this officer steered clear, even though the point of the exhibition was to approach and learn.
Good one! I was once approached in a national park by park rangers, Navy police, and NCIS, all within 30 minutes. The park rangers knew me already, but had an obligation to respond to a report of a "suspicious vehicle." They said hello, had a little chit-chat, and left. The Navy police approached and observed, but then left after I acknowledge their presence (but I didn't leave). NCIS asked what I was doing, said they would investigate me after photographing my plate, and left. I was parked in a designated parking area that's about three miles up the river from an ammunition pier and still operate there most days.I don't care what licenses the gentleman has... I am calling authorities of some type if I see that thing around me.
Of course, it has to be assumed that call will be intercepted/routed through that relay station and my location pinpointed... you know what... carry on @StealthGTI, I don't want any problems
In a separate but related encounter, since I was on my way to that parking area, I entered a Starbucks where the staff knew me. I had been parked behind the store to sort out some radio and computer stuff before going inside. Apparently, someone in the drive-thru made a HUGE production about their payment method: CASH ONLY - "I'm not using my credit card or app because someone is behind the store in a strange car." As you know, all of the best data skimmers use GIGANTIC vehicle-mounted arrays!
I imagine the staff smiled, said "Thank you," and then blew her off. I have no idea if she called the police. I had somewhere to be and wasn't compelled to wait around. I'm not hard to find. My car has been photographed MANY times by the police, sometimes in a way that would be illegal for any of us to do, but I've never been stopped. I don't think they want to deal with whatever mess is in or on my car. My running joke is, "Police turn onto side streets when they see me coming." Even this officer steered clear, even though the point of the exhibition was to approach and learn.