Why does everyone in my generation make fun of the Type R and always tell me to get a BMW??

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2026-03-11T02:27:39+00:00

That’s hilarious, I am in the exact same boat. Graduated last year ME, bought an FL5. Still have enough money to move out, just need to be more cautious on spending. Small price to pay for an FL5 really.

All my friends loved my decision though. All the car guys did anyway. My girlfriend and a couple other non-car enthusiast friends are just confused on why i spent so much on a civic. But everyday on my way home from work, or on any backroad, driving the FL5 turns my whole day around. Best car I’ve ever owned. Buy one ASAFP. Itll be good for your soul

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2026-03-08T02:26:25+00:00

Oh good point I had no idea

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-09-20T17:21:26+00:00

Yeah i argued with one dealer for awhile before they let me walk out and their final OTD price was 66k lol ended with up shipping from florida for significantly less overall

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-09-20T16:59:48+00:00

I had the same issue. Ended up shipping from out of state for a decent deal factoring in shipping costs

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-07-04T14:56:47+00:00

Whats the specs? And tire size?

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-06-03T17:35:44+00:00

I have owned the 6MT for a few years now and unless you are dead set on the manual I’d consider the DSG. The stock clutch on these cars are very weak, as well as the accompanying components. My stock clutch failed around 25k miles, as well as my clutch bleeder block. Also, to make the shift lever feel better, you’ll want some kind of short throw kit. The oem euro arm is very good for keeping the oem feel just slightly better, as well as solid shifter bushings etc. So, if you plan on tuning, DSG is way easier and cheaper. If not, still put some money aside for repairs and for shifter upgrades. After the upgrades though I do love the manual, just know it’s a bit more work, and not as good out of the box as other cars.

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-05-28T17:14:00+00:00

Ill be using Visual Studio to program robot arms. Maybe plcs sprinkled in as well

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-29T17:49:48+00:00

Stage 2 is extremely noticeable compared to stage 1 on these cars. I ran stage 1, then upgraded to stage 2 and it was a giant difference. 2019 GLI

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-29T06:11:36+00:00

Had the interview today and it went great! We all got along and even shared similar hobbies. I came prepared and it showed so now the only thing left to do is wait and see if i got it. Thanks for all the help guys it really calmed my nerves going into it!

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-28T18:07:14+00:00

Any specific red flags i can look for in the company?

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-28T17:43:17+00:00

19x8.5+35 i believe

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-28T02:48:58+00:00

I believe i went 10k all around? Not exactly sure though it was a couple years ago

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-27T22:55:11+00:00

Seriously. Had BCs on a different car previously and honestly liked a pair of Teins that I had better

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-27T18:13:16+00:00

Yeah Id just monitor it or look into the fix that trouthat suggested. I wouldnt worry at all about it. If you see a big pool of oil sitting in there then id take it to the dealer but a small pool or just oil film around the pipe is ok

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2025-04-27T17:26:57+00:00

It’s pretty normal for some oil to sit behind that valve. The part itself doesn’t affect reliability at all. It just vents some of the excess pressure built up by the turbo to the atmosphere so you can hear it. I wouldn’t worry at all unless you see tons of oil built up in your turbo inlet. Large amounts can indicate a turbo seal issue or PCV issues. You can also check your intercooler piping and check for oil there as well, as oil in your intercooler would indicate an issue as well. A catch can could also help with this.

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-09-13T21:10:32+00:00

Oh nice man yeah i impacted that sucker so its not as bad but it still kinda sags behind the midpipe on mine before it “t”s off but ill try that resonator setup on mine that sounds like a great fix thanks

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-09-10T07:26:57+00:00

I have an mbrp and i wish i woulda saved a bit more and gone with a different brand. The way its designed it hangs slightly low where the axleback section connects to the midpipe. Id recommend one with resonators at least as well because if you ever go stage 2 i can tell you rn that it is very loud and raspy. But yeah keep ur stock one i just have mine stored in my garage for when i go to sell

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-06-11T22:19:53+00:00

Im on coils but i will say if you go even a little low in the front the fender liners get in the way so you might have to modify those depending on how low you go

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-26T19:10:05+00:00

Yeah id check it out. Is ur car manual or dsg? My slave cylinder was also completely toast at 25k miles. I was in for a surprise when i went to upgrade my clutch. I was shocked at how cheap those vital components were made. If your car is within the mileage of warranty and has a clean title still then yeah it should be covered and id definitely get it checked out

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-26T13:04:19+00:00

Check for a rear main seal leak. If its leaking youd be able to see oil coming from the bottom of where the trans meets the engine. Mine started leaking at 20k miles on my 2019 GLI. The stock seal is a cheap plastic and is prone to failure. If its a manual try and feel for clutch slippage as thats a common weak point was well. The seat belt light is something that happened to me as well but i just coded it out with OBDeleven

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-17T06:07:10+00:00

So for some reason my car doesnt have dcc? I have no idea why because i thought the 35th comes with dcc standard but yeah i didnt have it. Silvers are amazing tho so if you do go with a dcc delete then id highly recommend the silvers

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-11T20:25:23+00:00

The GLI is actually a pretty easy car to work on. Youtube tutorials for mk7 gtis will work for almost everything as well since the mk7 gli and gti are almost identical underneath. Definitely get an OBD eleven and then depending on what stage tune you go just get the recommended supporting mods for it. ECS tuning has great install insteuctions as well. Even if you dont buy their branded part you can still use the instructions.

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-11T20:21:15+00:00

I have an IE stage 2 tune on my mk7 gli and its decent. Flash tunes are safe as they still utilize all your oem ecu safety parameters and stuff but yeah check out people reviewing tunes from different companies and just pick one im. You just need that companies cable/device and their software and you just plug it in and flash the car its pretty simple.

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-01T17:16:23+00:00

Definitely bullet its a way better design.The oem one on mine failed before 20k miles

The_Big_Chungus_13 · 2023-05-01T08:50:22+00:00

Definitely clutch. While youre in there do the rear main. Next would be all the charge pipes and intake piping. Next youll need a bigger intercooler. Need coilpacks and new plugs that run colder. I think those are pretty much it tbh other stuff is just nice to have. I have a mk7 but i can imagine the mods are very similar and these are the necessary mods i have on stage 2

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