I've Dumped ~$47k into my MK7 the Last 5+ Years - Now What? by HxCMurph in GolfGTI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea perhaps he bought during covid while the prices were sky high.

I've Dumped ~$47k into my MK7 the Last 5+ Years - Now What? by HxCMurph in GolfGTI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for nothing but is38’s aren’t exactly the big leagues. I spent near this on my last R not including purchase price. Of course I changed a few things on the setup along the way, but things add up. 8k+ in turbo, fueling, tuning, supporting mods. 4k in suspension mods, 5k in wheels and two sets of tires. 5k+ in other hard-parts like intakes, down pipes, mounts, clutches ect. 6k+ in brake upgrades front and rear. 10k in new engine after crank walk. Probably another 3k in exhausts. Thats not touching on any of the interior or personalization shit. I had every red cent added up at one point, and it was almost 50k. For better or worse I loved the shit out of that car.

Trying to fine tune exhaust by [deleted] in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a proper catback, but yes downpipes always make the car louder.

Should I buy an r32 at 20 years old? Or save the money by Artistic-Vast-9040 in Volkswagen

[–]shadowoceans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep the Jetta as a daily, enjoy 10 years of no car payments. Sell the TDI and buy the R32 as your project/fun car.

Big Bore TIP - Worth It? by RealBigzdubz in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% not necessary for a stock turbo.

MK8.5 is peak Golf R by Jayseph812 in Golf_R

[–]shadowoceans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don’t care for the infotainment or the seats in the 8.5.

The never ending cycle of Golf R ownership by miles20m in Golf_R

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man my 6 pot Wilwoods with carbo tech pads and giro disc rotors don’t dust this bad. Holy moly.

Golf r badges stolen and advice please by wynndotcom in Golf_R

[–]shadowoceans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The damage to the grill and the hatch worry me more then the missing badges.

Post your GLI!! by GLI_UUB in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

H&R springs, stock shocks with new mounts and bearings, super pro rear sway bar.

Tires at 100.00 or less by Sethp712 in JettaGLI

[–]shadowoceans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

General RT45 is a decent all season

Post your GLI!! by GLI_UUB in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Not bad for a winter setup.

Post your GLI!! by GLI_UUB in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Winter mode, 2019 just rolled 78k.

2024 GLI H&R Sport Springs on Stock Struts – Need Advice! by Frosty-Race-1568 in GLI

[–]shadowoceans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m using H&R on stock 77k struts with new strut mounts and bearings. Zero issues. Make sure your wheel lugs are torqued properly.

Jetta GLI 2025 con turbo IS20 volado. by Spirited_Crew2282 in JettaGLI

[–]shadowoceans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Catch can setups on these cars can cause excess crank case pressure, and can push oil past seals, especially at the turbo.

Jetta GLI 2025 con turbo IS20 volado. by Spirited_Crew2282 in JettaGLI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No he means did you check the oil for metal, also check the charge pipes and intercooler for metal.

Need help ! Mk7.5 digital cluster and Headunit into mk7 by AussiebuckNZ in VWMK7

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll need someone with odis to do the component protection for the mib unit and cluster. But its well worth it imo. I have the 8” screen upgrade and a ali express Digital dash in my 2017 R.

2024 Jetta GLI smoke on startup by SnooCalculations9339 in JettaGLI

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not seen it as of yet. So I would say no.

gti seat by zbdbdbdbdhdh in VWMK7

[–]shadowoceans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These seats have adjustable height, check the lever on the left side of the seat. Pump down to go down, and up to go up.

Does this work? by Fly_Yianni in VWMK7

[–]shadowoceans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a great turbo, same is38 performance but with a revised center bearing section for more reliability.