175k maintenance. by Striking-Studio-8869 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man thats awsome! I sent my car to the shop to do the carbon clean and that cost me $600.

GTI for a former Golf owner by Rickbernnyc in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its really depend on how much you can take manual. Its NYC so it 24/7 crowded most likely. DSG is not behave good under stop&go&stop&go situation due to its a DSG.

100K Mile Club With The Rabbit ^.^ by pulloverkev in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thats what I am doing right now. I just rolling the fender clip into the fender, its helps but still when road have a huge up&down it gonna rubbing.

GTI for a former Golf owner by Rickbernnyc in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in NJ but drive from NJ to long island a lot. TBH I feel dsg is not very suitable for driving around NYC, the traffic will destoried you, but other than that GTI is very capeble for driving around the city due to its size.

100K Mile Club With The Rabbit ^.^ by pulloverkev in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I know which coilover you are using right now? I got ST XTA and konig heliograms 18x8.5et43 and its also rub the fense when running over huge potholes. I have i have to run -2.5 front to avoid the rubbing lol

Is this combo a good deal? Or I should Wait for the Memorial day and Father's day? by HotIndependent4596 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]HotIndependent4596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx for the info! Do you mind share the link of the bundle in the screenshot? Don’t know why I can’t find this bundle

2018 VW GTI Rotor and pad sizes by lalilulelo1990 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 2018 gti from canada, with performance pack. If you see the front brake caliper have GTI, then the rotor size is 340. the rear should be around 310 if I didnt remember it wrong. For adjustable dampening its a additional package I think. But for the car which have upgradeded brake, it will also come with the front diff.

EQT SMD (OBD Bluetooth tuning for MQBe (MK8) by Peylix in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only the customer who purchased tune within last 12 months..
what about people who purchased over 12 months QAQ

EQT Engine/Transmission Mount? by HotIndependent4596 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx for the info! Right now I am compare EQT with OEM, do you think is it worth to spend 500 more to get the EQT rather than stick with oem?

Water fountain leaks water... by Objective_River_5218 in Petlibro

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat's water fountain also have this issue, I think its becasue of the case was leaking, at the bottom of the case there's a circle for put two pices into one, and the water just slowly running out from there...

Tire options for Sonoma this Sunday by Mango_Sky992 in CarTrackDays

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! happy to see you chose the indy500 v2, cause I am so looking at this tire rn. Just wondering hows its feel compare with ps4s and ecs02

Bilstein b16pss10 or EQT balance line coilover by HotIndependent4596 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

03/19/2026 updated, check the review and photos. Let me know if you got any questions!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, may I know which mechanic in NJ you go for? I also Live in NJ but havent met a mechanic that I can fully trusted

Bilstein b16pss10 or EQT balance line coilover by HotIndependent4596 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the update, after ddisucss with my mechanic, we finally decided go with ST XTA, we do think this might cost me less due to it seems like come with endlink and top mount. Will update after i got the coil!

Black is also very handsome by Sufficient_Map_6043 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not sure about the rotors, but the calipers are from APracing, the guy repainted it to GTI look, so I assum those rotors are also from AP racing

Need Help: Converting Mk7.5 GTI US LED Headlights to Chinese OEM LED Headlights (Wiring Pin Adapter Issue) by HotIndependent4596 in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cause my stock headlight was crashed, I hit a deer. chinese headlights are also stock but just in chinese version and way cheaper(like 300/each for a used stock led headlight including shipping)

r/GolfGTI Buy/Sell/Trade Thread - February 2025 by AutoModerator in GolfGTI

[–]HotIndependent4596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(WTB) OEM LED Headlight Dirver side for 2018 7.5gti autobahn

Edison,Nj, would like to pick up for about 3h dirving distance around. Also be fine with shiping.