TastyPancakes
Ready to race!
- Location
- Harrisburg PA
As we speak....
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What did you do to your mk7 today?
- Thread starter GTA5
- Start date
Haboob
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- West Phoenix, Arizona
Nothing big, just ordered a Covercraft sunshade and a dual 2.4a charging outlet, since I left my other one in my Z when I traded it in.
Gonna disconnect the soundaktor later today and check out some other "tips and tricks" I've read with the car while I sit bored at home.
Gonna disconnect the soundaktor later today and check out some other "tips and tricks" I've read with the car while I sit bored at home.
Haboob
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- West Phoenix, Arizona
Yeah, that's what I've read.
I can't believe it's an actual thing though... artificial sound. So dumb.
I’ll admit that I didn’t mind it for the longest time until I purchased the OBDeleven and turned it off. Maybe I was over thinking it was a muscle car [emoji6]
GoatPowder
Ready to race!
- Location
- Aurora - Wheaton, IL
Just get some poly mounts, the sound comes back... Except it's real.
Clem604
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Vancouver BC, Canada
- Car(s)
- 2018 VW GTI
I removed mine too, clutch pedal feels much better.
Ebay downpipe installed for total cost of $140. 100 for the pipe, 40 for various sealers, clamps, wraps, and spacers. Sounds absolutely amazing (exactly what I wanted this car to sound like), doesn't smell bad, and no check engine light. Those shifts sound amazing with a DSG 
https://youtu.be/knMf3o91gRc
Tips for a perfect install:
- Install everything in the car and tighten all the clamps fully once fitment is found. Tack weld the slip joint together then get it properly welded by a shop.
- If the hangers are far off like mine, cut them clean off at the welds, grind the pipe smooth, then mount the pipe in the car and tighten everything. Place the hangers in the rubber mounts and see where they line up on the pipe (push the pipe up slightly to relieve the pressure off the rear hangers) then tack the hangers on. Remove pipe and get the hangers properly welded on. I made the mistake of trying to bend them and eventually the pipe cracked (even with heat). You will notice my rubber hanger mounts are being stretched a bit in weird angles. This is because I spent 2 days bending and heating the hangers instead of just cutting them and rewelding them. Do it right the first time.
https://youtu.be/knMf3o91gRc
Tips for a perfect install:
- Install everything in the car and tighten all the clamps fully once fitment is found. Tack weld the slip joint together then get it properly welded by a shop.
- If the hangers are far off like mine, cut them clean off at the welds, grind the pipe smooth, then mount the pipe in the car and tighten everything. Place the hangers in the rubber mounts and see where they line up on the pipe (push the pipe up slightly to relieve the pressure off the rear hangers) then tack the hangers on. Remove pipe and get the hangers properly welded on. I made the mistake of trying to bend them and eventually the pipe cracked (even with heat). You will notice my rubber hanger mounts are being stretched a bit in weird angles. This is because I spent 2 days bending and heating the hangers instead of just cutting them and rewelding them. Do it right the first time.
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Diggs24
Autocross Champion
- Location
- de plains! de plains!
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Your time is worth something. Why not just buy a pipe that fits first time?
southpawboston
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Somerville, MA
Finally installed my Helix sub. Nice upgrade to the stock system. Did the On-Top-Of-The-Spare placement with the extended spindle. Floor fits perfectly.
Bought a programming dongle, and will make it available to rent if anyone needs. PM me if interested (read the separate thread in Classifieds).
Thanks to forum member @dbwat for a spare Helix plaque so I could bling up my front speaker grilles.
Bought a programming dongle, and will make it available to rent if anyone needs. PM me if interested (read the separate thread in Classifieds).
Thanks to forum member @dbwat for a spare Helix plaque so I could bling up my front speaker grilles.
Reading this killed me a little inside. I’ve had to get the car on jack stands like 6+ times to tinker with mine to get it right. Never again.
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bobyjane1234
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Getting chased by a bobcat
Deauto Key, red foot-well lighting (LEDs). Looks great at night!