Same here... not a GTI owner, but I have a new '18 Golf R and I'm in Garner (south Raleigh) and would love to meet up with some fellow enthusiasts as well. This is my first VW so I have a lot to learn.
Located in Raleigh with platinum gray '16 Golf, and would love to meet up with local folks. Only person I've met is crxgator when purchasing GTI sideskirts after the deer mod.