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Kdubya

Autocross Champion
Location
Florida
Car(s)
2017 GTI
Replaced my bleeder block valve with one from ECS. I think the OEM rubber oring shrank causing it to slip off and cause the clutch fluid leak. The left oring looks smaller? That was on the transmission side where the leak was happening. Car is 8 years old; did the delay valve removal when I got the car. New clutch 3 years ago. Looking at ECS installation manual the Mk5/6 (and I assume 7) has a "separate" compartment for the clutch/brake fluid. When doing a brake flush I assume the clutch side does not get flushed since it's separated. Could this cause deterioration of the rubber? Fluid from the bleed was pretty dark.
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So i tried using a high flow bleeder block with a stainless steel line and they did not work together: so the 4 o rings (2 on each side) only worked with the factory bleeder block and/or the stock line with the aftermarket bleeder block.. ended up with using the stainless steel line from the firewall down to the stock bleeder block and i have No issues with my stage 3 endurance. The aftermarket one is just sitting in my garage somewhere .. Not really relevant to what your asking but sharing my experience
 

19birel

Autocross Champion
Location
Pittsburgh
Car(s)
MK7.5 - MK4 - B8.5
Drove it for the first time in a week, and properly tried RAL for the first time (had used it before but not long enough to build meaningful boost)... holy shit actually taking off in boost is crazy... car logged 444bhp too on that pull which is a new pr. Very curious to see how my next 60-130 run looks with RAL instead of a mediocre brake boost
 

ChristopherNeil

Autocross Champion
Location
San Diego
Car(s)
MK7 GTI
Drove it for the first time in a week, and properly tried RAL for the first time (had used it before but not long enough to build meaningful boost)... holy shit actually taking off in boost is crazy... car logged 444bhp too on that pull which is a new pr. Very curious to see how my next 60-130 run looks with RAL instead of a mediocre brake boost
If you know anybody who tunes on the west coast (San Diego), I'd love to know so I can refine my DTR setup and get an E85 file. Also need a list of parts. I want to see if I can wake it up a little on the bottom end to get more area under the curve.
 

Kdubya

Autocross Champion
Location
Florida
Car(s)
2017 GTI
If you know anybody who tunes on the west coast (San Diego), I'd love to know so I can refine my DTR setup and get an E85 file. Also need a list of parts. I want to see if I can wake it up a little on the bottom end to get more area under the curve.

Not sure if they have a location out there yet but have you tried looking into TVS? Complete custom tunes , boost by gear all kinds of goodies
 

ChristopherNeil

Autocross Champion
Location
San Diego
Car(s)
MK7 GTI
Not sure if they have a location out there yet but have you tried looking into TVS? Complete custom tunes , boost by gear all kinds of goodies
I have. I believe they're a vendor and "installer" but not the person doing the tuning itself.

I know people use EQT, etc., but I feel more comfortable with someone who knows what they're doing, doing all the tweaks in real time, rather than be being a drawn out process over weeks. I'd like to go somewhere in the morning, and be set by the evening. Of course I'd like to be present so I can warch/learn, but I have a kindergarten understanding of ECUs and I want master's degree level to do the execution, if that makes sense.
 

19birel

Autocross Champion
Location
Pittsburgh
Car(s)
MK7.5 - MK4 - B8.5
If you know anybody who tunes on the west coast (San Diego), I'd love to know so I can refine my DTR setup and get an E85 file. Also need a list of parts. I want to see if I can wake it up a little on the bottom end to get more area under the curve.
I tuned mine myself but I'm pretty sure GLS Performance is on the west coast and has tuned DTRs. Not sure exactly where he is but like everyone you can send him logs and he can refine the tune

are you just running the APR file?
 

ChristopherNeil

Autocross Champion
Location
San Diego
Car(s)
MK7 GTI
I tuned mine myself but I'm pretty sure GLS Performance is on the west coast and has tuned DTRs. Not sure exactly where he is but like everyone you can send him logs and he can refine the tune

are you just running the APR file?
I'm running the 91 awd file and apr downpipe.

Sending logs is what I'm not interested in. I want someone to be in the car doing it themselves. Literally considering paying for a flight and letting someone stay in my guest room because that's more convenient. 🤔
 

19birel

Autocross Champion
Location
Pittsburgh
Car(s)
MK7.5 - MK4 - B8.5
I'm running the 91 awd file and apr downpipe.

Sending logs is what I'm not interested in. I want someone to be in the car doing it themselves. Literally considering paying for a flight and letting someone stay in my guest room because that's more convenient. 🤔
If you have a shop with a dyno local, I'm sure someone will remote tune it
 

Kdubya

Autocross Champion
Location
Florida
Car(s)
2017 GTI
I have. I believe they're a vendor and "installer" but not the person doing the tuning itself.

I know people use EQT, etc., but I feel more comfortable with someone who knows what they're doing, doing all the tweaks in real time, rather than be being a drawn out process over weeks. I'd like to go somewhere in the morning, and be set by the evening. Of course I'd like to be present so I can warch/learn, but I have a kindergarten understanding of ECUs and I want master's degree level to do the execution, if that makes sense.

So they are a send logs type of company. They send logs to the team of engineers in the UK and then change files as needed and send back to upload.

I totally get what you’re saying tho, being in real time and done and not sending files back and forth. Good luck with your goals!
 

rye0pa

Go Kart Champion
Location
NJ
Gave the cars a needed bath.
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EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
Got a lot done over the weekend. Finished re-paint the CS rear wing so it is now ready to mount. The replacement low beam ballast came in and the driver side DRL ballast, so I pulled the new assemblies back out and swapped those in, then they went back in the car. Installed my Schroth quick fit harness for the driver seat, man that was a pain in the ass, and Im not even sure I used the right mounting points. The trim pieces are a paint to get to pop free, even using a trim tool. It's in though. My new front bumper is at the shop and is painted and gets clear today or tomorrow. I got Lamin'X for the headlights showing up today. My ECS rear diffuser came in and a so did my cf front grille. I took some time dismantling the front grille and removing the VW emblem, so that it can go on the new grille. Trying to decide on where or not to paiint the VW part in the emblem GTI red, to add contrast.
 

Pineapple

Autocross Champion
Location
Boston, MA
Car(s)
2017 Golf GTI S
Got a lot done over the weekend. Finished re-paint the CS rear wing so it is now ready to mount. The replacement low beam ballast came in and the driver side DRL ballast, so I pulled the new assemblies back out and swapped those in, then they went back in the car. Installed my Schroth quick fit harness for the driver seat, man that was a pain in the ass, and Im not even sure I used the right mounting points. The trim pieces are a paint to get to pop free, even using a trim tool. It's in though. My new front bumper is at the shop and is painted and gets clear today or tomorrow. I got Lamin'X for the headlights showing up today. My ECS rear diffuser came in and a so did my cf front grille. I took some time dismantling the front grille and removing the VW emblem, so that it can go on the new grille. Trying to decide on where or not to paiint the VW part in the emblem GTI red, to add contrast.
Do you think headlights should be done professionally or can I get something to work if I've never done film applications before? I want to protect my osrams from uv damage and peeling
 

aegis

Drag Racing Champion
Location
Ontario
Car(s)
MK7 GTI
Do you think headlights should be done professionally or can I get something to work if I've never done film applications before? I want to protect my osrams from uv damage and peeling
This is one of those things I said fk it and had a professional do. It was only like 150 dollars and it's on there for at least 5 years. Worth the cost vs. hassle.
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
Do you think headlights should be done professionally or can I get something to work if I've never done film applications before? I want to protect my osrams from uv damage and peeling
I never did film before either and did my fogs. I should have protected my headlights from the car being new but I was stupid. I am definitely a believer now. Honestly the Lamin X kits being pre-cut they just go right on. I had one corner on the passenger side where I had to take an exacto knife to it, but we are talking millimeters here, and I have OCD lol. Any kit from them is easy to apply. I will try to share photos of my Lamin X headlight kit install sometime this week after it is installed.
 

Nineeightyone

Autocross Champion
Location
Pennsylvania
Car(s)
Scooty Puff Jr
Got a lot done over the weekend. Finished re-paint the CS rear wing so it is now ready to mount. The replacement low beam ballast came in and the driver side DRL ballast, so I pulled the new assemblies back out and swapped those in, then they went back in the car. Installed my Schroth quick fit harness for the driver seat, man that was a pain in the ass, and Im not even sure I used the right mounting points. The trim pieces are a paint to get to pop free, even using a trim tool. It's in though. My new front bumper is at the shop and is painted and gets clear today or tomorrow. I got Lamin'X for the headlights showing up today. My ECS rear diffuser came in and a so did my cf front grille. I took some time dismantling the front grille and removing the VW emblem, so that it can go on the new grille. Trying to decide on where or not to paiint the VW part in the emblem GTI red, to add contrast.
What mounting points did you use that you're unsure about? I did the Rallye 3 (not the same, but close enough) and might be able to provide some insight, or at least someone else who's done similar.

Do you think headlights should be done professionally or can I get something to work if I've never done film applications before? I want to protect my osrams from uv damage and peeling
I did the Lamin-X precut for my foglights and the application was super easy. I don't think you'd have a problem doing headlights, particularly if you're doing the pre-cut and follow the directions.
 
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