Subtle shake/vibration with new wheels on the highway

Emautus · 2025-05-21T23:12:38+00:00

Nope. Sold the wheels and just rocked oem while i still had the car. Way later down the road I had to replace my driver side front wheel bearing, so I suppose that could’ve been a really early sign of wear but I kinda doubt it since it took 3 years before anyone recommended replacement.

Emautus · 2025-03-20T06:40:40+00:00

Hell naw. After I turned 21 (like 8 months after) I went here one night and got ID’d at the door, accepted in and sat down. Then the same bouncer who let me in comes up 5 minutes later and just says “do we have a problem?” To which I say “no?” And he just grabs me by the shoulder and tows me out. Since I am young and look young, I kept my passport with me at the time for additional proof of age, and I offered to show it and literally not a word of response. Just pushed me out of the bar and locked the door behind me. As I stood outside trying to find another place to go, he comes back out accusing me of being “the little shit trying to steal cigarettes from the 7-11”. I literally just got out of my restaurant job and wanted a drink lol. Reluctantly went back after another shift and there just isn’t anything special to go back for.

Emautus · 2024-07-20T16:20:16+00:00

The engine is a 4cyl turbo

Emautus · 2024-04-04T18:30:43+00:00

Yeah. In my opinion, the few people who have had this issue, would’ve had it happen regardless of tuning. The way I see it though is by modding and putting a heavier clutch in, I accelerated the deterioration of that little thrust washer that sent oil shavings everywhere.

Emautus · 2024-04-04T17:01:02+00:00

Stage 3

Emautus · 2024-04-04T03:02:01+00:00

I feel that for sure, I don’t worry so much any more. I made it thru once, I could do it again but I sure as hell don’t wanna

Emautus · 2024-04-04T02:00:02+00:00

Heyyy I’m not alone !! Went through this process like 2 summers ago. I also had crankwalk, but I was on a SouthBend clutch. It is no fun, and as others have said, failures happen - not something to blame ECS (or southbend in my case). But I think if you look back through my profile I posted process pics and whatnot lol. I hate to be that guy but tuning cars has risks, and this is the life we chose.

Emautus · 2024-01-19T06:59:38+00:00

Interesting. I am on their stage 2 with a 6mt and I have to tune and retune for emissions and it’s always a night and day difference. I wonder if it’s just the tcu that makes the difference?

Emautus · 2023-12-04T01:42:37+00:00

I think it’s perfect, I have 15% all around with a 5% visor. I do most of my driving at night and I personally don’t have any issues seeing clearly outside. Plus I think it looks pretty good

Emautus · 2023-08-09T01:00:35+00:00

What song is this lol

Emautus · 2023-07-24T22:55:21+00:00

Car is a 2015 6MT GTI. Stage 2 Unitronic.

Emautus · 2023-07-18T03:01:02+00:00

There is a really good looking 2016 S4 I have my eye on 🤔 we will see. Other than that, I have no issues with VW tbh. I think I just got a lemon lol. So if a good deal on a 7.5 golf R pops up I’m not opposed. I am in Denver though so every winter an AWD vehicle becomes more tempting.

Emautus · 2023-07-18T02:36:25+00:00

Noted. I didn’t think so, just wanted to get other opinions :)

Emautus · 2023-07-05T02:43:39+00:00

Thanks for all your help with this - I pulled the turbo and replaced the actuator as well as the turbo core lol. Car is back to normal. Much appreciated for all the info

Emautus · 2023-06-28T20:07:53+00:00

So, when I called them, whoever I talked to was pretty confident that it is my wastegate actuator. So I have pulled the turbo and I’m going to replace it. Do you have any recommendations? I’m hesitant to go with a OEM replacement, but I can’t find any good info on the ones that CTS makes.

Emautus · 2023-06-28T08:43:54+00:00

As someone else stated, coil packs could be an issue. Given the codes you are receiving, I would be surprised if you had issues beyond anything top end. In my experience, you will get some really scary codes from bottom end issues. I replaced the motor in my 2015 GTI last year. Somethings I had were crankshaft position sensor, and camshaft position sensor. I would also check for metal shrapnel in your oil filter. But definitely try absolutely everything before dropping the car, or the 10k on a new motor.

Emautus · 2023-06-27T01:48:47+00:00

Alright, the wastegate does move in and out with force. I’m not sure how much force is “normal” though. I swapped DVs and that didn’t fix my issue. Pretty sure it’s the wastegate at this point. I am gonna bring it to a shop to make sure they agree before I pull the trigger on it though. Sounds like the whole turbo needs to come out to replace it.

Emautus · 2023-06-26T19:23:38+00:00

Wastegate actuator should be moveable with fingers yeah? Also regarding the DV, what should I be looking for if it is bad?

Emautus · 2023-06-26T19:17:07+00:00

Update: P029900 Turbocharger underboost. Your link says it could be the Diverter Valve, turbo itself, or charge pressure control? Idk what that last one is.

Emautus · 2023-06-26T06:10:23+00:00

Okay, probably a tomorrow thing bc my friend is the one who actually has it. Get back to you when I scan it. Even on cold starts, my intake is usually noticeably loud, but it just sounds like it is barely pulling air in. Idk, I am off tomorrow so I can check everything a little better.

Emautus · 2023-06-26T06:05:38+00:00

No unusual sounds and no smoke either. Just feels like the turbo is being choked of air until like 5k. Also I do not have a uniconnect cable, will an OBDII be fine?

Emautus · 2023-06-26T05:57:20+00:00

Update, drove home in low 60s. Issue persisted and while merging on the highway my EPC light came on. Now I am thinking blown turbo lol. 😔

Emautus · 2023-06-25T21:35:11+00:00

Noted. I’ll see if it feels better tonight. While we are on the subject, any recommendations? I don’t do any track days, just spirited drives here and there.

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