How To Modify Your Golf GTI | THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

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This is the only video you'll ever need when starting out modifying your Golf GTI. From wheels and intakes, through to turbos and exhaust options, this video has it all! With loads of GTI specific info plus expert appearances, you'll get your daily from sad to mad in no time!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - How to Guide
03:05 - Wheels & Tyres
06:32 - Exhaust Systems
08:11 - Intake & Filters
10:32 - Suspension
12:39 - Flash Tunes
14:21 - Engine Oil

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@HCTG69 10 ай бұрын

Wrong. Im watching because its an MCM video.

@cabe_bedlam 10 ай бұрын

The bell summons the faithful to chuuuurchstustustu.

@ReaperUnreal 10 ай бұрын

I'm watching for Moog's mom.

@johnellis9147 10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@fncrazy101 10 ай бұрын

Yup.❤

@kakarot82 10 ай бұрын

Same

@Jeffreylane771 10 ай бұрын

I’m literally watching this in my mk7 gti while waiting for my stage 2 tune to load. Unbelievable timing from the boys.

@SpaceMissile 10 ай бұрын

ayeeee, send it! it's been 12 hours; how you liking it?

@bmachucabm 3 ай бұрын

Who tuned it?

@Chippie-O 10 ай бұрын

Marty/Moog (or whom ever does the lighting rigs) love what you've done with the lighting setup in the main sections of the vid, lovely contrast, colour and angles. Job well done folks.

@andyg7769 10 ай бұрын

🤨

@dolssondko 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, awesome attention to detail.

@johnt1770 10 ай бұрын

GTI Clubsport or TCR mufflers are a great OEM+ upgrade. They sound good without being obnoxious.

@Kiekerr 10 ай бұрын

With the resonator still there or without?

@VNTRFilms 10 ай бұрын

@@Kiekerr Well, I replaced my original muffler first, it made the sound a bit better but once I removed the resonator, the sound became a lot better. Its louder but it does not cause unwanted attention.

@eppyz 10 ай бұрын

I actually like the sound of the OEM exhaust, and from the dyno most aftermarket exhausts don't make much more power just like the intakes, running a stock turbo anyway. Its more for the sound, of which is very subjective to each person's ear.

@tredfxman 10 ай бұрын

Or how about owning a real Clubsport, like on my channel?

@Theferrariguy 2 ай бұрын

Do they require cutting? Or will the sloop on the standard exhaust?

@emmanuelwilson2780 10 ай бұрын

love this show, please do same for other models & brands.

@mightycarmods 10 ай бұрын

We will!

@kylewise3111 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see what they do with a Ford Fiesta ST, if Australia got them anyways. They're such fun little nuggets. I just got mine for a touch less than $10,000 usd And it's even better handling than my mk5 gti, mk7 gti, and mk7 golf R.

@SpartanFore 10 ай бұрын

@@kylewise3111 I owned one of those brand new, a 2016 in Molten Orange, it was an absolute blast to drive! Easy to modify, responded very well to mods, handled like a dream, probably my most favorite car I've ever owned! Selling it was probably the worst decision I ever made, 3 years later and I still miss the thing.

@kylewise3111 10 ай бұрын

@SpartanFore I would have saved myself so many headaches and so much freaking money by not messing around with the eurotrash as long as I did. Definitely keeping it for as long as it's feasible, it's a wonderful little car if you don't pretend it's something classy lol

@pauljohnson3584 10 ай бұрын

Does this VAG stuff fit in my Honda?

@jajsu99 10 ай бұрын

The tuning platform has improved massively on these cars within the last 2 years. Stock turbo golf R's going 10 seconds, unopened engine GTI's going 9 seconds, etc. They've become insanely quick nowadays, it would be really good if you guys pushed one to it's limits!

@rhysbertrand8903 10 ай бұрын

A stock golf r runs 10s?

@Tube4TTT 10 ай бұрын

He said stock turbo golf R but still dreaming

@grahamek86 10 ай бұрын

@@Tube4TTT there are plenty of stock turbo Mk7 Rs in the 10s. They've got some serious weight reduction and ethanol fuel in them, but they're doing it.

@clifton1989 10 ай бұрын

@Tube4TTT there are a few running 10s on original turbos

@jama211 10 ай бұрын

@@rhysbertrand8903 might not be 100% stock - weight reduction maybe etc

@masterbeernuts9344 10 ай бұрын

Next-level vid lads. Love the quick clips from the experts. So much info and fast too. Polished as bro. Big thumbs up!

@dog_knight 10 ай бұрын

A cheap and easy mod to consider for owners is the add-in or replacement of the dogbone mount / pendulum mount. Can help reduce a lot of wheel hop in these cars. Definitely made a big difference for me. Also worth looking at the OBDEleven or Carista devices that plug into your OBD port and connect to your phone via Bluetooth. Using them allow you to change a lot of the settings for your car, including tweaking aspects like throttle sensitivity and aggressiveness of the electronic LSD in the performance pack models. But can also be used to configure things such as lights and indicator behavior, or simply displaying the fan strength when the climate control is on auto mode.

@randallflat2010 10 ай бұрын

+1 on the obd11, I just wish it cured the start/stop mode on the 7.5 as nothing I've tried with it seems to kill that.

@eppyz 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you, but even without OBD11 when you switch from Eco, Normal and Sport modes, the Diff and throttle response changes anyway. What OBD11 can do, is make it so you have even more of a sensitive throttle, of which is not always a good thing. OBD11 was nice to do mods like the rolling of the windows with the key fob, ESC OFF and the A/C for Hotter climates mod to me were the most helpful thus far.

@prillzor 10 ай бұрын

@@randallflat2010You can reverse the S/S-button, easiest way.

@milkymoocowmoo 10 ай бұрын

@@randallflat2010 the usual method is to set the minimum voltage threshold to some unreasonable value, like 16V. You've tried that?

@randallflat2010 10 ай бұрын

@@milkymoocowmoo I think I have it at 12v, I believe originally it was 7? I seem to recall seeing somewhere my problem is specific to the 7.5 but maybe not. I know they sell jumpers and such too, my goal was to get a TCU tune as my previous R had the APR one and that disabled it, I wonder if the IE stage 1 (non TCU) has anything for it as I was planning on doing that eventually and then building it up from there.

@brendanbaxter6034 10 ай бұрын

This video is produced so well, I'm at 3:16 and had to give it a like, the flow of the video, the music, the camera angles and lighting, the clear precise information. You guys are the best!

@jorgeantonini201 10 ай бұрын

I always get excited when a mcm video goes up, but even more when it’s a vw video Not many other KZfaqrs deal w these cars and they’re a fav of many people Personally my fav is jetta mk5 - not very fast, but definitely fun Thanks for all the years guys! Love the videos!

@stephenkimbrough2080 10 ай бұрын

Just bought a MK7 in January! My first GTI, first VW, first turbo. Thank you for this video

@orange9807 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! From the classic Mk5 to now Mk7. Fresh edits!

@ayrton_rambles 10 ай бұрын

Great vid! I decided to self tune my 2021 MK7.5 GTI Performance pkg via open source and so far so good on "Stage 1" ! Prepping for track day number 4 with it as well and doing Koni dampers with Eibach springs and 034 Camber/Caster plates. Hopefully by next season she'll be running a bigger turbo!

@647killa 10 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for covering this video and you are spot on with GTI mods to improve it. The MQB GTIs sre the best they've ever been. For the people who own a MK7 / 7.5 GTI with a proper 6 speed manual gearbox, consider the following mods for the best / fastest shifting and feel: BFI weighted knob, Short shifter, CDV delete w/ ECS bleeder block, replace stock clutch with an upgraded one from a reputable brand, and switch from Dual mass to single mass flywheel (optional). I daily drive an EQT Stage 2 GTI and I also have no-lift shift and launch control, basically rendering all the merits of a DSG useless, while having a way more engaging car to drive anywhere. Even a stock 6 speed manual car is a hoot to drive, like a hot hatch should be. From my exprience owning 6 GTIs and running them in all kinds of conditions (including track), EQT tunes are the smoothest and best. Finally, invest in OBDEleven or Ross Tech cable / software, to make sure you can fully defeat the ESC / Traction control etc. Lots of cool stuff you can do with something like VCDS. I grew up tuning Hondas and GTIs brought me back to the wonderful days of tuning and aftermarket stuff. Cheers !!

@vxsr33 9 ай бұрын

As much as I love manual and will always stick to it.The DSG is a huge part of what makes these cars so rapid. Whilst you can make shifting in a manual better with shifter mods, clutch mods and no lift shift, it still wont match to how fast the DSG is especially if the DSG is tuned for even more aggressive shifts.

@neilbathe7752 9 ай бұрын

@@vxsr33 Agree entirely. My bog-stock MK7 with DSG is so- so- so- much better than the last manual I drove (330bhp heavily modified WRX [not-STi]) - and far better than the last "auto" I drove (Porsche 911-996). Interested in looking at a DSG "tune" but would be highly unlikely to go back to a manual if the opportunity presented itself...

@brian9807 7 ай бұрын

What exactly is VCDS?

@GrizzlyGarage 10 ай бұрын

Recently got my mk7 on e85, what an insane upgrade. This platform is such a good one for people wanting to go fast without much

@petergrisdale4190 10 ай бұрын

Interesting new format - a great overview for the options available. I have a Mk6 GTI, so most of these mods apply. There’s a lot of info but I do miss the humor between the two of you. Kudos for trying something new!

@jaredknowles8888 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned the quality of the dynaudio sound system, when I was swinging spanners for them and I first hopped in a golf with the specced out sound system I actually couldn't believe how good it sounded. Better than the sub/amp and splits I was running in my car at the time

@djcarlitosatl 10 ай бұрын

I wonder how the Fender sound system that we get here in the US compares to the Dynaudio? I have been pleasantly surprised by how good it sounds. 2016 GTI SE owner here.

@gwynvyd 10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was wondering. I picked up a 2017 2 weeks ago. I just love it.

@jamescummings2131 Ай бұрын

Loving these videos. About to begin upgrading my fully stock mk6 GTI I bought brand new in 2013 and these are the best, most inspiring videos for me to do so.Also, you guys are hilarious, so that definitely helps.

@ice9dragon 10 ай бұрын

I'm finally excited to see more videos like this one! Looking forward to it 🫠

@Newbyrock23 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my MK7.5. Best car I’ve ever owned. Insanely practical and a ton of fun.

@Lukesharkboy 4 ай бұрын

How do I get a 7.5? Is it like a specific thing I have to search or is it every MK7?

@ovipetreus7778 4 ай бұрын

@@Lukesharkboythe 7.5 is the same shape as the mk7 but it’s the facelift version so it’s got an updated digital dash and better interior. I believe they start from 2017 and go to 2019

@Tantoblade1pd 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a Mk6 Golf GTI, and it is easily the most modable and easy to work on car i have ever owned. Driving it daily is such a nice place to be, i have caught the GTI bug for sure!

@deej628 10 ай бұрын

Mk7 R here. Can confirm.

@Chapaz95 10 ай бұрын

I love my Japanese imported mk6 GTI. Plenty mods out there and good fun

@EthanLeitch 10 ай бұрын

As a vag enjoyer I'm frothin at this video, good stuff mate. There's a fantastic video on KZfaq testing the performance difference between 17, 18 and 19" wheels on a MK7 GTI. 18" was the winner even in track times.

@frankgeimer5952 10 ай бұрын

This is the most informative video I have ever seen! Straight to the point and so much info! Thanks Moog!!

@MoistCrack 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video boys. All i need for my mk7 is springs, rear sway bar and exhaust. Also if you just change the tail light bulbs to led instead of the stock halogen it looks good aswell.

@wildnshortz5213 10 ай бұрын

And the dogbone mount, it’s a must have mod for the mk7

@MoistCrack 10 ай бұрын

@@wildnshortz5213 noted! Any particular brand?

@Scout339th 10 ай бұрын

Ultimate timing, I just got a mk7 5 months ago and i was dipping into the modding elements of it. This is great!

@kylewise3111 10 ай бұрын

Congrats man! They're phenomenal cars. I absolutely loved my two mk7s. My gti was great till I accidentally tried to play chicken with a guard rail 😬 Plus side is they're built like tanks. 65mph crash and walked away with a couple bruises from the seat belt. My mk7 R was great for 3 years till I blew up the engine lol

@dimsoneill 10 ай бұрын

I've got a 2020 Octavia vRS which is basically a Mk7.5 Gti platform with a wagon body. I'm waiting for the warranty to run out and then I'm going ham on the mods.

@djcarlitosatl 10 ай бұрын

@@kylewise3111how did you blow the engine?😳

@kylewise3111 10 ай бұрын

@djcarlitosatl crankwalk took out the engine. I had a beefy aftermarket clutch on the manual with an aggressive flash tune (EQT stage 2), and almost 3 years of occasional 0-60(mph) launches and highway pulls, other than that was just a daily getting a lot of miles on it. The engine popped at 110,000 miles, even though car was maintained quite well. Some people point to the oil I used (Liquimoly), others blame it on the clutch (south bend stage 3), and others blame it on the tune. At the end of the day I think it wasn't the tunes fault, it's a bad thrust washer design from the factory, with only a couple ways to *try* to prevent the failure, that I didn't even try to do; because I thought it was a rare failure. It turns out it's not as rare as most of us vw guys will try to say lol

@eppyz 10 ай бұрын

@@kylewise3111 This issue isn't a problem on the DSG equipped cars, not exactly sure why that is.

@alreadytakenindeed 10 ай бұрын

Loved the content presentation. Loved the lighting setups. Happy birthday to Marty!

@acerimmer8338 10 ай бұрын

Just sold my Mk7.5 GTI but still watching. It's a great platform w/ tons of potential. One of my favorite cars ever owned.

@hoodlumgamer 10 ай бұрын

It's 1am with me and it's nothing better to watch than a mcm vid whilst chilling, never fail to entertain with the vids you make even the offroad vids

@Exomious 10 ай бұрын

Id love a mk6 gti video! Awesome work as usual, always bringing the goods

@shinedown8888 10 ай бұрын

I'd be hoping for the MK5 myself

@ChristopherHallett 10 ай бұрын

Just follow the steps in this video.

@WallyST675 10 ай бұрын

I'm watching because I'm out of work sick today and I love MCM channel, couldn't car less about the car itself.

@aimanfitri0iv 10 ай бұрын

finally this is the video I'm waiting for and don't worry you can do this on the mk7/7.5 for first time modifiers 🇲🇾🇳🇿 (but mk7/7.5 price in the used car market is increasing depending on the model year and options)

@WhosNathaniel 10 ай бұрын

I've owned 3 GTI's and currently have a GTI TCR and I couldn't recommend them enough. Great video as per usual guys!

@bigfudge8161 7 ай бұрын

just got a TCR! absolutley love it. Are you running any aftermarket intake?

@WhosNathaniel 7 ай бұрын

Hey! Yeah, I'm running the IE Intake. Couldn't recommend it enough! Looks amazing and sounds amazing!@@bigfudge8161

@FightingGullyFarm 10 ай бұрын

Loved the video. I think what’s not mentioned though is you can get a six speed manual gearbox which, in my opinion, is so much better. The DSG is good but is boring compared to the manual. Best spec for me is the 7.5 OG 3 door and manual. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

@gwynvyd 10 ай бұрын

I've got the 5 door to make it more practical with kids, but the 6 speed manual is a Must. All that power and fun would be blunted on an automatic.

@federicog1886 9 ай бұрын

2dr 7.5 don't come to the US

@warriormonx 10 ай бұрын

This is awesome; hope this is the beginning of a full series on how to modify individual, specific models

@devivoman 10 ай бұрын

I bought my 16 GTI Autobahn after watching your Golf R series, its a pretty fun car, and I agree the track times can be similar, but it does leave something to be desired when your just trying to cook someone off the stoplight from 0-60 and they have less beans but RWD so they pull on you bc of traction..... all in all though its a very nice comfortable car and fun to throw around winding roads! Thanks for this quick guide!

@eppyz 10 ай бұрын

Yep there is a reason drag cars are RWD. Though FWD can be quick off the line, physics wins every time.

@Soysaucerc 10 ай бұрын

It just seems endless how knowledgeable these dudes are with Vdubs. Crazy how they really affected me getting so into MK3s as a kid and why I still am.

@Gael78II 10 ай бұрын

I love my MK7, and have done most of the things listed in the video. The low torque stage 1 tune really woke the car up and I'm still on the original clutch at 120k miles, intake and catback makes it more enjoyable to listen to while driving. But I can't help myself, I want to do a downpipe and IS38 upgrade once it's clutch time.

@davekal 10 ай бұрын

Giving me hope, stock clutch on stage 1 low torque tune on my 33k mile 2017 😅.

@lealdecarli3096 10 ай бұрын

I'm on 260ks stage 1 and still on the stock clutch.

@davekal 10 ай бұрын

@@lealdecarli3096 impressive!

@justno8019 10 ай бұрын

dsg or manual

@Gael78II 10 ай бұрын

@@justno8019 manual

@brianokeeffe8103 10 ай бұрын

Love this channel,it just keeps giving

@Slipperystick73 10 ай бұрын

Just bought a mk7 Gti 40th anniversary… phenomenal car 195kws with 213kws on overboost..golf R motor and Golf R is38 turbo from factory .. this 40th and TCR model are the go to models.

@SgtRock4445 10 ай бұрын

For intake on my S3, I only changed the turbo inlet and it made a noticable difference. (It was already stage 1+ mapped)

@PeterTX 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, VW/AUDI already have a pretty fantastic intake design. Just needs the inlet pipe and a higher flow filter insert

@deej628 10 ай бұрын

No doubt. I have IE intake now but if anyone is interested in an aFe dry high flow hmu.

@swype.media-9309 10 ай бұрын

Highly recommend upgraded downpipe and stock exhaust from there back. Great sound, very little drone, and performance gains!

@Scout339th 10 ай бұрын

I will take your word for it seeing your profile pic haha.

@MoistCrack 10 ай бұрын

Next mod noted. I have downpipe but no exhaust yet

@jaylonchung9528 10 ай бұрын

On a gti you won’t get much sound if you keep the stock catback with a new downpipe. A downpipe+res delete will give you good sound and zero drone

@MoistCrack 10 ай бұрын

@@jaylonchung9528 noted. I already have a xforce downpipe. I was gonna get the xforce catback as it has a res delete included

@swype.media-9309 10 ай бұрын

@@jaylonchung9528 I have plenty of sound with just a downpipe now granted I live in Florida where you don’t need a cat so it is catless and that makes it slightly louder but, I feel if I take out the resonator it will ruin the note of the engine, make it more Honda like and high pitch which I am trying to avoid.

@YungSheerCold 10 ай бұрын

I bought my 2015 GTI not knowing there was a performance package variant for the earlier models. I eventually installed a Wavetrac LSD and the upgraded front and rear brakes, I cannot state how amazing these upgrades are on these little cars. Never buy one without them!

@tubejorrit 10 ай бұрын

The wavetrac is maybe even better then the stock e-diff on the performance models.

@Theferrariguy 2 ай бұрын

Wacetrac worth it? I have a non pp gti and was quited 3k to get it installed 😮

@eTiMaGo 10 ай бұрын

I don't even have a Golf 7 GTi or plan to get one, but this video was actually quite educational! Hope you do more for some other popular tuner cars like the Toyota Yaris!

@TyGxBiGnInJA 10 ай бұрын

Love the video thanks ! Been watching since you built the 180sx drift car , finally picked up my first mk.7.5 golf R in April love it 😀

@717StreetMedia 10 ай бұрын

Nope I own a MK6 GLI with the MQB swap but i'm in it for the VDUB content ALWAYS!

@bigtime13843 10 ай бұрын

i know you 🤣

@jaylonchung9528 10 ай бұрын

The modifications for the mqb platform is endless. There’s so many bolt ons that are “plug and play”. I’m pushing 282wkw on e85 in my edition 40 with stock is38 😂

@henryryan2896 10 ай бұрын

This video was really professional. I love it!

@hextasy000 10 ай бұрын

neat video. Something like this 15 years ago for the MK5 would have been enjoyable too for me! at the same time... kinda nice to figure it all out on your own. regardless, awesome MCM content as always!

@jakegackle7398 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see the same list for a Subaru done by Marty. ;)

@mightycarmods 10 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

@tally5k339 10 ай бұрын

I believe in pre-facelift mk7 superiority. The cost cuts started on the 7.5, for example they lost the AC in the glovebox and the under-seat cubbies. Also for Aussies in the market for a fast Golf, if you want a 3-pedal Performance Pack GTI, look into the GTI 40 Years, aka the Clubsport elsewhere. Only way to get the performance kit here in Das Manual, plus you get the full-fat R motor with the IS38 turbo. ETA: Another el cheapo intake mod is to remove the snow grate in the factory airbox. You can see it in the bottom at 9:06. It allows you to enjoy a bit more intake noise without sacrificing filtration. Pair it with a turbo inlet, turbo muffler delete, and an aftermarket diverter valve, and you'll have some serious spool.

@saakey 10 ай бұрын

AC in my glove box and an under-seat tray doesn't not equate to a loss of quality or superiority.... haha, it's called weigh savings.. and getting rid of gimmicks ;)

@tally5k339 10 ай бұрын

@@saakey perhaps, but the interior de-contenting was a sign of things to come for the mk8. A 7.5 is still a fantastic car, but not exactly a major upgrade from the pre-facelift

@F41LZZz 10 ай бұрын

my 7.5 has the under-seat cubbies.

@tally5k339 10 ай бұрын

@@F41LZZz seems to be a regional difference then. I've seen reports elsewhere that the 7.5 lost it, but I guess that's just cost cutting for the NA market

@tally5k339 10 ай бұрын

@@TraceyAllen it's not that the materials are explicitly cheaper on the mk8 (though they may be), it's the haptic controls that are a point of contention interior wise. Also I'm pretty sure that the AC controls in the mk8 aren't backlit either. The annoyance at the touch controls was so prominent that the CEO Thomas Schäfer announced the company's intention to return to regular buttons on the steering wheel. The mk8 is objectively a great car, and I hope you're enjoying yours, but as a total package I think they knocked it out of the park with the mk7, and the mk8 wasn't a smash hit of a follow up

@smartymotofoto 10 ай бұрын

I’m actually watching this simply because I appreciate you guys. 🤙🏻

@samuelwarrilow407 10 ай бұрын

Wow, it’s like you guys read my mine. I’m getting a MK7 Golf in the coming weeks. Legends 👌🏻

@lucasross4007 10 ай бұрын

My favorite part is Moog’s hype up of the gti when this is technically Marty’s car.

@michaelluong6484 10 ай бұрын

😂

@djblc2201 10 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s what I thought. Maybe he lost a bet

@lucasross4007 10 ай бұрын

I mean I used to have a MK6 GTI, stormtrooper special too. So I totally get it.

@ssjneko1 10 ай бұрын

I had a K04 MKV GTI for 205k miles and thought it was the best daily driver out there. Now I have a 530whp MK7 GTI and now think this is the best daily driver out there. This video is good for a lot of the cookie cutter nuance, but in my experience, things like intake, intercooler, downpipe, and cat-back make a HUGE difference. I love the MCM guys, but I've had to buy 3 separate intakes, 2 different intercoolers, 2 different charge pipe sets, and a cat-back exhaust while trying to free up wastegate duty cycle issues and holding up to 35psi of boost. If I had known to just buy the biggest damn intake out there and not the nicest looking, I wouldn't have had to waste time and money. I think more time should be spent with these topics instead of telling people that intakes add no power. I personally made 25whp and lowered my wgdc by 25% just by switching from the APR closed intake to the IEV2.

@nathanbee4597 10 ай бұрын

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know when chasing big power, you need big supporting mods. Yes i understand pressure drop and back pressure. I'm guessing you're from the US and not Australia with the 530whp figure. Have you done any draggy 60-130mph or 1/4 mile?

@R03333 10 ай бұрын

I refuse to believe any of that 500+ horsepower finds grip in any gear below 4th

@ssjneko1 10 ай бұрын

@@nathanbee4597 you're correct, but my point is that if someone's making a definitive video on the GTI, then it should be definitive and not giving people bad advice. More time could be spent on a follow-up video and go over items like back pressure and common failure points like the PCV, waterpump, spark plugs, and fueling system. I love the GTI and just want it done right. My best 60-130 on E85 is 7.51s w/ a -1800DA and -.19 slope. It's 7.96s with a +1600DA. On 93 octane it's 8.59s. My car is an Autohahn too, so heavier than I'd like. And I don't really do 1/4 mile times because of the FWD, but I'll typically trap between 129 and 131 depending on grip. My best in Dragy is 12.61@128.7, but that's with a whopping sample source of 4 attempts, lol. My best 1/4 with an IS38 was 12.8s@118.9mph, lol. Grip is not my friend.

@ssjneko1 10 ай бұрын

@@R03333 yeah, it's meant for highway rolls w/ my buddies. Most of the time it's on 93 octane and making 455whp though. The turbo is the Vortex XL, and honestly feels very similar to the IS38, but with a bit more lag and a hell of a lot more pull. I was making more torque w/ the regular IS38 on E85 (392whp/428wtq) than the XL on 93 (455whp/415wtq). On E85 it's 528whp/448wtq, but that's with a dyno in the winter. In summer it's more like 510-515whp. For tires, I'm running Michelin PS4s on an 8.5" wheel, so it grips just fine for 3rd gear rolls. I'd say 45-50mph is the sweet spot.

@BOOSTEDDUDE 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Stuff! Gotta 💓Mighty Car Mods

@verbal_diarrhea2575 10 ай бұрын

Iv recently bought a mk7 gti after watching tour videos vs the r a while ago and can only say you guys are bang on really fun nippy daily can't wait to get a few performances mods done to spice it up a tad

@julianround4893 10 ай бұрын

I got APR stage 1 98 ron low torque option (Still a 91nm bump up) 6 days into owning and it was wild by comparison. Actually found 3rd (boost by gear) scary the first night I took it out on a winding road. It just pulls like a train. Was really surprised. 26k tuned no issues. Really good rubber as a total must though fyi ... I run PS5s and they cope well.

@nekogaming_gg 10 ай бұрын

This would also apply to a mk7 GLI since it's also on the MQB platform, right?

@panamera53 10 ай бұрын

Yes it does relate. The only difference is that it's a sedan and not a hatchback.

@swype.media-9309 10 ай бұрын

Same engine similar chassis

@nekogaming_gg 10 ай бұрын

Just double checking so I don't accidentally mess up my car, thanks!

@dursleyturdpolishers 10 ай бұрын

I didnt realise this was an auto, I know they "shift faster than you can" but an auto really takes the fun out of a hot hatch. Still an awesome car mind.

@jsmaker7559 10 ай бұрын

Great Video!! Love to see more like this on other cars!!

@MitchellZarb 10 ай бұрын

Me about to go Stage 3 with a MK7 1.4 , Excellent video.

@chelarestelar 10 ай бұрын

Peepeepoopoo check

@mightycarmods 10 ай бұрын

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@RAM_845 10 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday Marty!! 🎂🍾

@diogocosta9513 10 ай бұрын

banger soundtrack!! where can we listen to it?

@AndrewGeierMelons 10 ай бұрын

First time I've actually bought stuff from you... -Drew from FA, the company in Canada

@petergrisdale4190 10 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday Marty!

@freedblowfish3705 10 ай бұрын

Why not add a virtual cockpit to the mix? They look amazing for the golf 7

@mohamedkader3460 10 ай бұрын

Epic vid. Looking at one as a daily now that modified vehicles are deemed unroadworthy in cape town, South Africa. I would love to see a diesel on the show like an BMW F30 330d or something that's massively under rated. As always love the content🎉

@TheDizzle523 10 ай бұрын

I'm just watching it cuz I'm a long time MCM fan and love all the content on the worlds best 4x4 channel

@Winnona360 10 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic video! I have been on the MQB platform for a little over 3 years now, specifically the Audi S3. Over the years I have been learning a lot about everything performance orientated for the platform. This video helps expedite the learning curve for this platform.

@danieljadorie829 10 ай бұрын

Hey man, have you done anything to your S3 yet?

@Winnona360 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm hybrid turbo Vortex XL with LPFP + HPFP. Last fueling upgrade is MPI. Making 460 whp, 11.4 1/4 mile@@danieljadorie829

@mrkatse 10 ай бұрын

This is a pretty dope video! 🔥🔥

@pingyxp2 10 ай бұрын

Best video of the year. Period.

@2loudspeakers 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! It would be great if you could so a similar summary for your 200SX/ Silvia. I've owned my SX for 20 years now, and what you did with yours makes me want to do a refresh.

@RickGTI2019 7 ай бұрын

Great video, lots of good info. No mods for my 2019 GTI s. It’s fast enough for me. Did I mention that I’m 80 years old. Love my VW ! Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

@kevind_53 10 ай бұрын

Love the video style 🚗💥💨🔥

@dumisanihlatshwayo5471 10 ай бұрын

🎉MCar mods I love your work big ups 🎉😊

@dillonbuckley5063 10 ай бұрын

I basically fell into owning a mk7. One it’s my first vw, it’s my first “euro” car. I love it! It really is utilitarian. I moved a new cloths washer with it. I strap all my yard waste to the roof. It’s got a tune with Dow pipe, exhaust and intake. Sounds super sick with a turbo smart recirculating valve. You not thing I would replace this car with is a mk7.5. Ohh and it’s the most amazing fwd car ever be ever driven in a Michigan winter.

@Kaitzu 10 ай бұрын

I love videos on the Golf gti 7.5! Please make more!!!!

@budcon2861 10 ай бұрын

I love my manual 7.5 gti! We need a MCM meet soon!

@justinduijkers3496 10 ай бұрын

love this idea of focusing on a range of mods for a particular car and cant wait to see more (I doubt mine will make the cut for performace vehicle being a Ford ranger lol)

@kywebber5240 10 ай бұрын

Love the vids guys👍

@TheGrassyNol 10 ай бұрын

Love this, perfect for my buddy's GTI! Now please do one for my BRZ!!!

@The_journeyy 10 ай бұрын

👏The only video you will need

@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX 10 ай бұрын

Ultimate Guide for your Golf Gti. Helps to not waste unnecessary money as well.❤️🤩💯😎

@TheTombomb5000 10 ай бұрын

Man, I love my MK6. This makes me happy to see!

@Chapaz95 10 ай бұрын

Never knew you had a mk6 GTI never saw any of them videos haha I need to watch them as I’ve got a mk6 GTI and I love it

@tmenzella 10 ай бұрын

This is serious stuff man. Fantastic video - do you have any other cars lined up for the same treatment? The GT86 would be awesome. Cheers

@chuuska1972 10 ай бұрын

Great vid. I recenly purchased a mk5 R32. Always loved this car and finally got it. Will do a search to see if you have done a video for this car. Best wishes.

@westonwright5029 10 ай бұрын

Owned a MK3 for years and just recently sold my MK5 GTI. Ive been shopping around for a MK7 so this video was perfect and got me really excited. Sadly the average MK7.5 is out of my price range (cap 20k USD) but im hoping to find a good deal from waving cash in someones face.

@sunnyd26 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@ebeck01 10 ай бұрын

Just installed an eqt stage 2 tune on my 7.5 gti!! Plus I’ve done the fender screw removal mod when I lowered it!!

@54mgtf22 10 ай бұрын

Hey Guys. Love your work 👍

@user-py6jx2uy3d 10 ай бұрын

Had my mk7 for 4 years now and the only car i can think of changing it for (in and around my current price bracket), is the 7 clubsport or 7.5. Hard to go elsewhere. Great cars !

@RichLion 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video! For anyone with a strong desire (and wallet to suit) to go to stage 99 or beyond and stay in the VAG with AWD, "save" yourself the coin and make the obvious choice of buying an RS3 instead. It's got the stronger, better engine, bigger brakes, fuel system, cooling and tuning platform all ready to go.

@cianeberle1712 10 ай бұрын

Bro posted this literally a couple hours after I got one, perfect timing

@rallywagon261 10 ай бұрын

The seats are the best. Plaid just looks so good inset into a seat, so much i even got some for my XR4Ti rust nugget.

@SpicyLlama_ 10 ай бұрын

Literally just bought one that's crazy

@Jeffvolks 10 ай бұрын

Love all your vids I have a MK6 2013

@aaaaplay 10 ай бұрын

I’m watching this as an 2021 Skoda Octavia RS owner. A lot the information is transferable. But I wouldn’t mind seeing a modded Octavia RS on the Mighty Car Mods channel sometime in the future. I would also add the Racingline R600 intake looks like a really good option.

@runescapecool1000 9 ай бұрын

epic video, thanks

@larstemperman5512 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see a video for the golf 6 gti, i drive one as my daily. Not only because i would love to learn and see how to modify it, there also might be more people in the same situation like me 🙂 love your videos

@PowerslideSWE 10 ай бұрын

Great video, much love for the Mk 7,5, I had one, an at the time two year old 2017 PP with just 22000 km's on it, absolutely mint, for some reason I didn't gel with it at all, I came from an E39 M5 so that might have something to do with it, the Golf just felt slow and front wheel driven.. for obvious reasons, I have since driven many and I really like them now, such a great all rounder, will buy another at some point, LOVE my Up GTI tho, will never sell that one, go figure ;)

@SatishVarma-xm9qg 2 ай бұрын

his explainantion just giving me boost to get a MK7.5❤‍🔥

@samuelschipper3218 10 ай бұрын

This vids are the best!!!

@guilhajr 10 ай бұрын

I drive a '16 MK7 PP, 4door, Manual, DCC, 18'' rims, Pikey 600 and clubsport muffler. All the right noises! But my major surprise was that I never thought that I would like the DCC so much. With MQB you can always go the rabbit hole with OEM parts like the alu audi parts.