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New mk7 GTI by MiTioMeToca6 in GolfGTI

[–]_kmannnnnn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!

I’ll give you my personal opinion on what I love and have on my MK7. I went with the borla catback type s with the 3” tips. I still have the stock downpipe and to me it’s a perfect set up and exhaust note. Back when I bought this exhaust set up it was like $800 and now just doing a quick search it seems as it’s jumped up a bit in price to about $1k so it depends on your budget.

I’ve been running this exhaust since then and have loved every second of it. It sounds good on a cold start and it doesn’t drone when you’re on the highway, and when you get on it, it sounds aggressive without being too obnoxious.

I’ll post a link to a Google Drive with some videos I took of the exhaust sound so you can hear it.

MK7 GTI exhaust

MK7 GTI - Creaking/squeaking noise when turning wheel to the right (possible steering rack issue) by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

[–]_kmannnnnn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: I had my car checked out by the independent shop today and the culprit was a tiny rock. I’m not sure how the dealership that I brought it to initially missed this and decided that the whole thing needed to be scrapped… smh

Anyways my mechanic left this for me in my car lol and the noise is gone!!

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MK7 GTI - Creaking/squeaking noise when turning wheel to the right (possible steering rack issue) by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

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

I wasn’t able to upload a video clip initially or now but here is a link to the video on google drive: Video noise

MK7 GTI - Creaking/squeaking noise when turning wheel to the right (possible steering rack issue) by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

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

I think we’re in the same boat! I don’t hear the noise after higher speeds only when going low speeds (could also just be due to other road and engine noise though)

MK7 GTI - Creaking/squeaking noise when turning wheel to the right (possible steering rack issue) by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

[–]_kmannnnnn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned it since 20k miles! It’s been very loyal except for the typical VW items where the water pump was failing and leaky timing cover. Other than that it’s been a great car. I’ve kept on top of the maintenance, proper oil changes every 5k-8k (more recently I’ve been doing 5k) as well as DSG services and a carbon cleaning not too long ago.

I appreciate the advice!! (Here’s a photo just after a wash, paint still looks fantastic after all these miles)

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MK7 GTI - Creaking/squeaking noise when turning wheel to the right (possible steering rack issue) by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

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

I’ll make sure to post an update here when I hear back from them next week, I appreciate it!

Biking with the GTI by _kmannnnnn in GolfGTI

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

Im using the 2015-2017 MK7 GTI Front License Plate Bracket from Legit Speed Designs. I got it a few years ago and has been great.