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Gberg2119 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:53 pm You've got me looking at exhaust videos again. Damn it.
Man, not tryin' to hate because the Golf R is a damn nice car, but I have never been a fan of the sound on the Mk6 or Mk7. I was hoping the Borla would be nice since I had one for a while on my Mk4, but I just can't get into it. I think I'm just hooked on that VR6 noise. Resonator delete sounds okay. I didn't watch the whole 12 minute (first) video, but I assume there's a much more complex flapper/valve setup in the Mk7, yeah?

Are there any exhausts that make it sound a bit deeper? I know that's a challenge on a 2.0L 4 banger... Also each one of the options lacks any real character on startup. It doesn't have to be stupid loud for that.
Yeah that's the missing piece of the puzzle, it's too bad there isn't more engine noise.
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:54 am
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7 speed DSG's has been used in mk6 era Polo GTI, regular Golf's from Europe from mk6 or mk7 era. Pretty much a standard auto trans for ROW VW cars. Don't think I hear much issues from them. One of my relatives overseas drive a mk5 Jetta tdi with that trans I believe and a friend with a tiguan 2.0 TDI with that as well, never heard issues. The Tiguan friend know I like cars, so she'd tell me if there were any issues.
But I thought the 6 speed could handle stupid amounts of power whereas the 7 had some kind of torque limit that was pretty low (250lb ft) or something like that
I can't really speak for the torque limit of that trans, cause that was just news to me. But I do know the Polo GTI's (mk6) is a wet clutch 7 speed dsg, which the mk6 GTI did not have for it's DSG IIRC. Can't really speak

The mk7 R however, switched to 7 speed overseas (probably specially made), GTI still staying with 6 speed even on ROW

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https://binekarac.vw.com.tr/yeni-golf-r.aspx#teknik

GTI (soo jealous of what Germans get with it)
https://www.volkswagen.de/app/konfigura ... age=engine

Speaking of VW, that new Polo :jizz: I hear it's the mk4 size
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Tarspin wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:59 pm
stripethree wrote: Man, not tryin' to hate because the Golf R is a damn nice car, but I have never been a fan of the sound on the Mk6 or Mk7. I was hoping the Borla would be nice since I had one for a while on my Mk4, but I just can't get into it. I think I'm just hooked on that VR6 noise. Resonator delete sounds okay. I didn't watch the whole 12 minute (first) video, but I assume there's a much more complex flapper/valve setup in the Mk7, yeah?

Are there any exhausts that make it sound a bit deeper? I know that's a challenge on a 2.0L 4 banger... Also each one of the options lacks any real character on startup. It doesn't have to be stupid loud for that.
Yeah that's the missing piece of the puzzle, it's too bad there isn't more engine noise.
Magnaflow is also another affordable option that's valved. I can't seem to find sound clips :doe:. The only decent one on youtubez is a custom magnaflow.
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Yea GTI looks like it has 6. What exactly do they get on their GTI's that we don't ?
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max225 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:00 pm Yea GTI looks like it has 6. What exactly do they get on their GTI's that we don't ?
Soooo many colors, most of them cost more.
https://www.volkswagen.de/app/konfigura ... e=exterior

More wheel options, including some 19"s, even Pretoria as over 1,000 Euro optional

Suede seats, and so on.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:46 am
max225 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:00 pm Yea GTI looks like it has 6. What exactly do they get on their GTI's that we don't ?
Soooo many colors, most of them cost more.
https://www.volkswagen.de/app/konfigura ... e=exterior

More wheel options, including some 19"s, even Pretoria as over 1,000 Euro optional

Suede seats, and so on.
Those “Velour” seats are neat, I periodically check the German confirgurator and those seem like they are newish options. It’s like 40k euro for a fully loaded gti... :nope:
I’ll take my 30k us se after discounts here instead
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max225 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:58 am
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:46 am

Soooo many colors, most of them cost more.
https://www.volkswagen.de/app/konfigura ... e=exterior

More wheel options, including some 19"s, even Pretoria as over 1,000 Euro optional

Suede seats, and so on.
Those “Velour” seats are neat, I periodically check the German confirgurator and those seem like they are newish options. It’s like 40k euro for a fully loaded gti... :nope:
I’ll take my 30k us se after discounts here instead
I'd probably rather get Megane 265 instead, or the Peugeot 208 GTI if I live there. More fun cars imo. Or if I visit Turkey by car every summer, I'd take the GTI or FoST plunge with the roof storage :lol:
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Megane is better dynamically but the interior is a joke ... compared to a gti
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max225 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:08 am Megane is better dynamically but the interior is a joke ... compared to a gti
while the GTI is nicer and dash controls are pretty much where you expect them to be, I don't mind the interior (it is falling apart anyway), then again, I borrow a 2004 Megane when I drive around Istanbul/surrounding areas. Spend plenty of time in here, the cupholder placement is where I get :rage: d, almost spilt my starbucks when I shifted to 3rd when I recently started driving it at the time.
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How's the car been treating you so far Gberg??
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:52 pm How's the car been treating you so far Gberg??
Still like it thankfully and I really don't have too many issues with it. Mechanically it's been fine as it should be with only 5600 miles. My only complaint is really the clutch and it's inconsistency. A louder exhaust would be nice too.

Compared to the Mk6, the 7 is significantly stiffer as I've felt no need for any sort of chassis brace. The shifter also feels much better than a stock Mk6. It's loosened up a little since I've put miles on it but it's definitely nicer. It feels almost the same as my Mk6 which had a short shifter and dogbone insert.

Overall I can't see myself going too crazy with this one as I don't think it needs much. Maybe just an exhaust or resonator delete and a drop in filter. It could definitely benefit from a rear sway but I'll pass on that and I'm not spending almost $1k for tail lights that require running a separate harness all through the hatch just to get working right. Tintz will probably be in a few weeks once windows down weather is gone.

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1k Tail lights... :disgust: keep it stock breh... Jewro modz aren't always the right idea. Tintz should help doe. They protect the interior also.
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max225 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:23 pm 1k Tail lights... :disgust: keep it stock breh... Jewro modz aren't always the right idea. Tintz should help doe. They protect the interior also.
As much as I want those tails, i still don't think it's really worth the money, it's still an egg at end of the day.
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The new refresh tails look great but the cost and process just to get the amber turn signals is ridiculous.

The stock Mk7 tails aren't so bad although maybe I'd swap them with the US spec LED's when they're available but I suspect they'll be ugly.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:17 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:52 pm How's the car been treating you so far Gberg??
Still like it thankfully and I really don't have too many issues with it. Mechanically it's been fine as it should be with only 5600 miles. My only complaint is really the clutch and it's inconsistency. A louder exhaust would be nice too.

Compared to the Mk6, the 7 is significantly stiffer as I've felt no need for any sort of chassis brace. The shifter also feels much better than a stock Mk6. It's loosened up a little since I've put miles on it but it's definitely nicer. It feels almost the same as my Mk6 which had a short shifter and dogbone insert.

Overall I can't see myself going too crazy with this one as I don't think it needs much. Maybe just an exhaust or resonator delete and a drop in filter. It could definitely benefit from a rear sway but I'll pass on that and I'm not spending almost $1k for tail lights that require running a separate harness all through the hatch just to get working right. Tintz will probably be in a few weeks once windows down weather is gone.

TL:DR - It's an egg. But even better.
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https://shopdap.com/catalog/product/vie ... ory/15182/

They're only $700. How could you not get LED tails?































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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:17 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:52 pm How's the car been treating you so far Gberg??
Still like it thankfully and I really don't have too many issues with it. Mechanically it's been fine as it should be with only 5600 miles. My only complaint is really the clutch and it's inconsistency. A louder exhaust would be nice too.

Compared to the Mk6, the 7 is significantly stiffer as I've felt no need for any sort of chassis brace. The shifter also feels much better than a stock Mk6. It's loosened up a little since I've put miles on it but it's definitely nicer. It feels almost the same as my Mk6 which had a short shifter and dogbone insert.

Overall I can't see myself going too crazy with this one as I don't think it needs much. Maybe just an exhaust or resonator delete and a drop in filter. It could definitely benefit from a rear sway but I'll pass on that and I'm not spending almost $1k for tail lights that require running a separate harness all through the hatch just to get working right. Tintz will probably be in a few weeks once windows down weather is gone.

TL:DR - It's an egg. But even better.
Did you unplug the rattler in the dashboard or nah?
I dunno if I'd do exhaust. I don't think the VAG 2.0T sounds particularly good with loud pipes on the back. Maybe an intake for more lolz sounds. The intake tube on my GTI sounded pretty good IMO :iono:
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:17 pm Still like it thankfully and I really don't have too many issues with it. Mechanically it's been fine as it should be with only 5600 miles. My only complaint is really the clutch and it's inconsistency. A louder exhaust would be nice too.

Compared to the Mk6, the 7 is significantly stiffer as I've felt no need for any sort of chassis brace. The shifter also feels much better than a stock Mk6. It's loosened up a little since I've put miles on it but it's definitely nicer. It feels almost the same as my Mk6 which had a short shifter and dogbone insert.

Overall I can't see myself going too crazy with this one as I don't think it needs much. Maybe just an exhaust or resonator delete and a drop in filter. It could definitely benefit from a rear sway but I'll pass on that and I'm not spending almost $1k for tail lights that require running a separate harness all through the hatch just to get working right. Tintz will probably be in a few weeks once windows down weather is gone.

TL:DR - It's an egg. But even better.
:bruh:

https://shopdap.com/catalog/product/vie ... ory/15182/

They're only $700. How could you not get LED tails?































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Such a deal! R's come with tinted tails though. Facelifts are $944. Then I gotta get someone to code it or buy a vagcom myself. No way am I spending that on lights.

https://shopdap.com/make-model-year/vol ... ights.html

https://shopdap.com/mk7-5-facelift-led- ... rness.html
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:17 pm Still like it thankfully and I really don't have too many issues with it. Mechanically it's been fine as it should be with only 5600 miles. My only complaint is really the clutch and it's inconsistency. A louder exhaust would be nice too.

Compared to the Mk6, the 7 is significantly stiffer as I've felt no need for any sort of chassis brace. The shifter also feels much better than a stock Mk6. It's loosened up a little since I've put miles on it but it's definitely nicer. It feels almost the same as my Mk6 which had a short shifter and dogbone insert.

Overall I can't see myself going too crazy with this one as I don't think it needs much. Maybe just an exhaust or resonator delete and a drop in filter. It could definitely benefit from a rear sway but I'll pass on that and I'm not spending almost $1k for tail lights that require running a separate harness all through the hatch just to get working right. Tintz will probably be in a few weeks once windows down weather is gone.

TL:DR - It's an egg. But even better.
Did you unplug the rattler in the dashboard or nah?
I dunno if I'd do exhaust. I don't think the VAG 2.0T sounds particularly good with loud pipes on the back. Maybe an intake for more lolz sounds. The intake tube on my GTI sounded pretty good IMO :iono:
Rattler is still plugged in. I kinda like how it sounds but if I got an exhaust I'd disable it. I thought the turboback on my GTI sounded pretty good although I'm not messing with downpipes on the R.

AFE makes a decent closed box intake for $350 that I was thinking about. It's the cheapest closed intake that's not carbon fiber so that's why it's so cheap. For some reason all the tunerz have to go with CF to charge 5-600+ for a fucking intake.

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Don’t waste your money on noisemakers ... it’s a 2.slow I4 for gods sakes
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max225 wrote:Don’t waste your money on noisemakers ... it’s a 2.slow I4 for gods sakes
But can't I take Veyrons from a roll?

An intake or a drop in filter shouldn't be too bad.

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I just made an intake for my GTI for like $40 and it sounded sweet.

I always wanted an exhaust but never found one I loved on that car.
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Oiled or dry on the filter? I don't think it matters anymore as the gen 3 EA888 doesn't have a MAF sensor. I'll probably go with one of the AFE filters at 10k.

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Here are the LED tails coming to the US and Canada on the 2018's.

I assume these would be plug n play with no additional wiring harnesses.

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D Griff wrote:I just made an intake for my GTI for like $40 and it sounded sweet.

I always wanted an exhaust but never found one I loved on that car.

It's truly not a big difference with just carback alone, unless you go for :waxer: ones. But with downpipe however, thats another story...But you get ass raped for failing emmision inspection, especially in my area, it's a pain in the ass to actually try to pass.


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[user not found] wrote:Just do a drop-in filter. You won't see much benefit from an intake other than boost whistle noises.
Aren't boost whistle noises the whole point :doe: ?
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