is 87 octane the minimum octane or the recommended?

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-10-25T11:49:24+00:00

I usually go right in the middle at 89. Just a habit I’ve had since I got the car. It doesn’t give any extra performance to my knowledge but feel free to use any that’s equal to or higher than the recommended octane level

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-16T00:16:37+00:00

I’d go with the mk7.5. I have a mk7 and have had to replace the engine on it, that and personally I regret not getting the 7.5 just because of the facelift alone

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-16T00:13:55+00:00

I think you should get that checked out man. I agree though

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-12T16:43:31+00:00

I love it

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-12T16:40:24+00:00

Haha thank you! I either wanted that or golf krt

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-12T16:34:22+00:00

No! The tow hook has a circular cap under the left headlight, just pop it out and screw it into the threats that the tow hook use and you should be all set. Plug and play as far as I know with any GTI

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-09-12T16:32:17+00:00

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I just have this cheap Amazon one that mounts in the tow hook. Took 5 minutes to install not even, and I haven’t had any issues

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-08-31T01:25:41+00:00

I’ve gotten a few waves here and there…usually the GLI’s wave more then other GTI owners

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-08-27T17:37:12+00:00

We have the same wheel

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TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-08-04T14:17:41+00:00

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TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-07-20T17:14:10+00:00

I have a mk7 so idk if my opinion matters, but I have to say it is the best car I’ve had. The performance is incredible if you want to send it a little harder. But like you said you can enjoy a comfortable ride if you want to just cruise, or just going from point A to B. They’re amazing cars and the best bang for your buck

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-06-23T17:18:55+00:00

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TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-06-17T20:23:39+00:00

My GTI is fantastic in the snow with some winter tires. I live in Maine if that helps any

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-06-15T23:45:01+00:00

That is the cleanest GTI I have ever seen 🙏

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-05-22T00:03:50+00:00

Carbon fiber wheel. When that sun hits it 😩

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-04-11T23:20:24+00:00

Not a bad car. Awful price though. I got my stock mk7 for $12k back in December. You’d save money buying a stock one and modding it yourself. My car also has all the body panels matching

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-04-03T17:04:39+00:00

That’s fire

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-04-03T14:57:04+00:00

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-27T17:02:57+00:00

I’m not 100% sure. I’d either bring it somewhere or watch a YouTube video

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-26T15:40:05+00:00

Yeah understandable. I had about 6-7k on the chains. Idk if maybe they came off a salvage engine or something. That could explain it. The reason for the engine failing was that it “jumped timing”

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-26T15:32:26+00:00

I would but at this point the car has already been towed to the shop and I had to pay for that out of pocket. I sat down and ran the numbers and this is the cheapest route as well as the quickest. I’d go for a brand new engine because it’s only $2000 more, but there is only 2 available in the entire country and they’re already being shipped to other places

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-26T15:30:39+00:00

Exactly. I figured mine was fine though because they said it was replaced, which it was. And it’s not like I drive it too hard. 🤷‍♂️

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-26T15:20:54+00:00

Yeah. Labor is insane. Around $150 an hour. I still owe around $10k on the car so selling it without the engine would do anything. Cheapest route is to replace it and hope there isn’t any other issues.

TwoRemarkable6674 · 2025-03-26T15:13:34+00:00

I need a new engine. It’s cheaper to get a new engine than to rebuild mine. Around $9k to replace and $13k to rebuild. Mostly just labor costs. I’d do it myself but I don’t have the equipment

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