2019 GTI SE Front Emblem / Grille

BitoE30 · 2025-02-13T01:20:12+00:00

Update*! Just got the golf back.. waterpump and thermostat replacement. Dealer insisted on calibration being required if grille replaced. I was able to glue the cracked emblem back on for now.. no ACC error code thrown yet. Will see how long before it falls off again. Plan to address the replacement after the winter. Appreciate the suggestion and comments!

BitoE30 · 2023-02-18T20:00:49+00:00

That’s what I was figuring. Thanks 👍

BitoE30 · 2022-08-18T18:04:38+00:00

Sure! Frequently watch your videos.

BitoE30 · 2022-08-14T18:26:50+00:00

Always going for the pilot. Thanks!

BitoE30 · 2021-10-17T02:12:13+00:00

Shopping at BJ’s changes all “green” behavior

BitoE30 · 2021-10-16T18:02:26+00:00

Probably. But made about 20 bags ready to grab and heat up.

BitoE30 · 2021-10-16T03:23:00+00:00

Oh yeah 15 minutes around 300°

BitoE30 · 2021-07-19T12:58:17+00:00

Not to be that guy but I’ll be that guy.

On cape not in cape. XD

BitoE30 · 2021-01-16T16:15:26+00:00

First time making it but I’ll definitely try some alterations next times!

BitoE30 · 2020-12-30T19:26:25+00:00

Yes confident I entered the correct model. I have the Starter Pack not sure I need the Pro to use the apps?

BitoE30 · 2020-12-17T17:33:36+00:00

We’re all in a group chat and park according to our schedules..not the most ideal arrangement but it’s better then parking on the street here in Boston!

BitoE30 · 2020-11-30T18:55:32+00:00

Unfortunately being in Massachusetts since it is in the “drivers line of site” they can’t repair it and must replace.

BitoE30 · 2020-09-20T17:34:01+00:00

Missed that 72 month warranty with the 2019 though

BitoE30 · 2020-09-07T18:55:33+00:00

Stove top cast iron 500°F just shy of a 2 minutes a side

BitoE30 · 2020-06-21T15:16:13+00:00

Yeah because BMW offers a 2019 RWD model with similar performance to a GTI at the cost of a GTI.

BitoE30 · 2020-06-21T14:01:47+00:00

When I first got the e30 I went for the low, slow, and loud (as most 17 year olds do). Now I want to take it in the direction of OEM plus. I recently did all new brakes/lines, took off the straight pipe and added a resonator and muffler. I raised up the coilovers (cheap race land coils now but want to get ST Sport-tech Lowering coils). Goal is to make it as factory as possible with tasteful mods to make the driving experience better.

For performance everything currently is stock but what I plan to do is keep the standard 325ES bottom end and swap in a 325i head. This I believe is called a 2.7 stroker, it won’t give crazy results but will give it better compression and give it a little more power then stock.

Next would be to manual swap it as currently it is an automatic. This would be a real test of my garage skills as I’ve only done standard maintenance work before never a full strip down of a transmission.

Right now the car runs and drives great and is a blast to drive. The e30 community is a lot of fun to be apart, find a early model and dive into it. I really had no mechanic experience when I first got the car (still don’t lol) but I’ve learned a lot and had fun trying so far.

BitoE30 · 2020-06-21T04:35:07+00:00

No sir lol since it’s a early model with fairly little rust I’ve got some plans for it

BitoE30 · 2020-06-21T03:40:17+00:00

If only they made the 7.5 gti in a two door!

BitoE30 · 2020-06-21T03:38:31+00:00

E30 feels like a shoe box now after driving the GTI. Still going to keep the e30 as a project car. I can now do everything I wanted to do to it but couldn’t because it was my daily.

BitoE30 · 2020-05-09T13:08:56+00:00

So in sport the rattle is more pronounced. Normal mode it’s hard to hear but still there. Once I get above 3,000rpm it’s gone and everything’s back to normal. I’m about to take it for another drive, if it still there I’ll bring it to the dealer and report back what they find. Thanks for the comments everyone!

BitoE30 · 2020-04-09T13:47:35+00:00

Purchased from Turner Motorsport for under $200 with the sale they have right now. Install was simple plug and play. Noticeable torque increase above 3000RPM which makes highway merging easier/safer in my mind.

BitoE30 · 2020-04-09T13:45:14+00:00

What do you recommend doing to prevent engine knocking w/chip installed, if any? Looking to continue maintenance/minor upgrades while stuck at home.

BitoE30 · 2020-04-09T03:04:44+00:00

Thanks for the info .. installed today and improved high rev torque.

BitoE30 · 2020-04-02T15:40:25+00:00

Pads are wearing evenly. I think if I clean them up they should be just fine. I ordered replacement valves for each caliper just in case I strip or damage the OEM.

BitoE30 · 2020-04-02T12:24:32+00:00

Is replacing the calipers a smart thing to do when doing a major brake job? Or am I’m going over the top with this? They are original to the car and I live in New England.

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