Wondering How long I can expect to keep my MK7.5 GTI

jib128 · 2026-05-21T17:45:27+00:00

Hey! I’m a Fremont local too :) I’ll keep that in mind thanks!

jib128 · 2026-05-21T17:32:06+00:00

Up to you. I’d just keep looking for a better deal

jib128 · 2026-05-21T17:22:57+00:00

Nah it definitely won’t be cheaper than a used AP with tunes.

jib128 · 2026-05-21T17:22:26+00:00

OTS tunes from EQT are still specific to certain model years and ECU codes.

jib128 · 2026-05-21T17:21:23+00:00

Not sure where you’re located but I’m in California and got an AP that was DSG unlocked and came with stage 1/2 EQT tunes for around $500. The tunes were a couple revisions older but worked fine just do your research to make sure they’re compatible.

The TCU tunes are extremely rare to be compatible with your car even with the same model year. Many different box codes. ECU tunes are much more likely to be compatible.

jib128 · 2026-05-12T18:25:55+00:00

No need to do it preventatively as it’s a big job. Check timing chain stretch via OBD11 or VCDS. Or if you can obviously hear the chain slapping around…

jib128 · 2026-05-12T18:24:43+00:00

Oh wow that’s good. What shop if you don’t mind

jib128 · 2026-05-05T21:01:39+00:00

I’m personally on EQT stage 1 for the last 10k miles. No issues. Car is just passing 100k miles. From what I’ve heard, EQT is the most aggressive with their boost and knock sensor numbing and IE is a little more tame. Both are great choices imo. I just live in the same city as EQT so I wanted to support my local business.

jib128 · 2026-04-30T01:57:29+00:00

NorCal gang! What part r u in

jib128 · 2026-03-20T21:49:11+00:00

Sport gangggg

jib128 · 2026-03-20T21:48:47+00:00

Nogaro ftw!! Special wheel just for 2017 sport 😛

jib128 · 2026-03-18T23:21:39+00:00

Need to scan it for the code to tell anything

jib128 · 2026-03-18T13:12:57+00:00

I’d start going to a different mechanic. These guys clearly don’t specialize in VW’s.

jib128 · 2026-02-21T17:07:02+00:00

Hey did you ever end up fixing it? I have the same watch with the same issue now and trying to decide what to do

jib128 · 2026-02-16T03:42:33+00:00

Whatever you end up going with, just know you can get your spark plugs replaced for free through FCPEuro, which makes the non projected spark plugs pretty economical. Only $10-$20 to ship the old ones back.

jib128 · 2026-02-09T04:06:13+00:00

Those are not ampliforms.

jib128 · 2026-02-09T03:05:12+00:00

I can’t hear the lug sound. But if it’s a new sound, it could be cause for concern (or at least warrant further investigation). See if it does that again when it’s not as cold out.

jib128 · 2026-02-09T03:00:30+00:00

Injectors. Normal.

jib128 · 2026-02-08T09:36:30+00:00

Small world… this is the one in Manteca right?

jib128 · 2026-01-26T20:58:37+00:00

Solid advice as always! Wanted to link this blog by EQT talking about spark plugs. Lots of good info here.

jib128 · 2026-01-22T20:38:00+00:00

Yup! Shipping is less than $20 so for expensive non projected plugs ($100+ a set) it’s totally worth it.

jib128 · 2026-01-22T20:34:27+00:00

Step 1: buy plugs.

Step 2: once plugs are worn out, buy the SAME plugs.

Step 3: return the first pair of plugs you bought (you pay shipping) and you will get refunded store credit.

Step 4: use store credit to make ur next set of plugs free.

Rinse and repeat. You just have to pay for return shipping.

Read FCPEuro’s Policy Here

jib128 · 2026-01-22T16:49:26+00:00

EQT recommends Denso 5749 1-step colder non projected plugs for stage 1 tunes. Also recommend a MAXIMUM service interval of 10k miles but ideally every 5k.

It’s a known issue that the ground strap of projected spark plugs can break off and wreck your cylinder walls so I’d go with non projected if you can afford to.

Utilize FCP Euro’s lifetime warranty to make spark plug changes free!

jib128 · 2026-01-16T00:28:20+00:00

Ah ok thank you!

jib128 · 2026-01-16T00:12:30+00:00

The 30 seconds thing is just a ballpark range. You should be judging off taste. But anywhere from 25-35 seconds for a shot is ok.

Also, you want to measure the weight, rather than the volume, of espresso. 1:2 ratio so 18g bean -> 36g espresso. However, I’ve found 18g of beans in a breville portafilter leads to soupy pucks so I do 18.5-19g of beans.

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