What did you do to your mk7 today?

[EpicTech]

Thanks, they are one of the few 17" wheels that have good brake clearance. Originally bought them to clear the 17z calipers on my old A3 without running spacers. They also easily clear the Macans on the GTI.

I had BBS's on mine back when I first got the Macan calipers. Those cleared well too with about a fine-tip sharpie markers width of clearance.

 

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di.fm

God damn, now there's a website I haven't thought of in about 20 years. I used to listen to it all the time, glad to hear it's still around.

 

[GTI Jake]

Put the steel oil pan on the Mk7 & steps on the Duramax.

Kinda nice to just let the sealant cure 100% then some now that I don’t need the GTI back on the road ASAP.

 

[DIB's]

New truck getting better mileage than the old one?

 

[GTI Jake]

New truck getting better mileage than the old one?

Only have about 250 miles on it, but it should get about twice the fuel mileage.

470hp and 970tq diesel with a 10 speed transmission, it just kinda putters along with zero effort.

 

[MonkeyMD]

So when will you be adding a 10" stacks

 

[DIB's]

Hmmmm
Eventually........ that's a fair bit of $ in the pocket

 

[GTI Jake]

Hmmmm
Eventually........ that's a fair bit of $ in the pocket

It was never really a MPG race between the old and new truck, but rather between a new gas and new diesel.

Me driving the ‘96 with my newborn is the equivalent of my dad driving a ‘62 when I was a baby. Sure, it’s cool to drive a classic, but definitely not practical or anything.

 

[Tyler230]

Dropped it off at my local euro shop. Going stock to stage 2 today

 

[Nineeightyone]

Dropped it off at my local euro shop. Going stock to stage 2 today

That should be a fun bump, I had a ton of fun going from stock to Stage 1, and then moreso Stage 1 to Stage 2.

What all are you doing as far as supporting mods?

 

[EpicTech]

Dropped it off at my local euro shop. Going stock to stage 2 today

Prepare for giggles when you leave the shop. What all are you having done? Be specific as I am curious as to which tune and supporting mods, etc.

 

[Tyler230]

For now, I am going to just use the EQT Stage 2 91 HPFP file that came with the Accessport. I have the APR open intake already on. Today they're adding a Cobb 400 cell downpipe, Autotech HPFP, and some Denso 5749 plugs. I also have a Stage 2 E85 HPFP file already so once I drive it for a few weeks on 91 I'll switch it over to E85.

Then once EQT dials in their flex tunes I will need an ethanol content splitter harness so I can run it over to the ECU and still see it on the P3 gauge. And I have an EQT Brushless LPFP to add into the mix when I buy the new flex file.

I will probably add an intercooler next year before summer hits, but it's tough to find a used one in good shape. And I'll likely also add a Powerflex hybrid bushing/insert too.

 

[EpicTech]

Should be a nice bump !

 

[toothofwar]

I didn't think the r stock lpfp could keep up with e85?

 

[EpicTech]

I think it will handle up to about E35 or so?