I don’t regret my mods but I regret in the order I went. I went straight to power mods. I’m still on stock wheels and stock suspension and no body mods 😅
i was pretty much the same lol got coilovers a couple weeks ago and then just did my stage 3 south bend cliutch after stock started slipping on sneeky tunes map car has 13k loll
@@HaydenCroix Can i ask something did you have Halogen lamp housing from the start? I have and on my european gti cs they say its impossible to swap them without major overhaul of the system costing Over 5000 usd here in Sweden... I just wanted bi-xenons for the red stripe, so i skipped it.
@@MarkIzaguirre you’re correct! And I haven’t had a single issue. I like them a lot more than the lowering springs since I can adjust dampening on the fly
09 mk1 tiguan "Oem like" fitment on a steering column cover boost gauge pod, was just a piece of flat black plastic, no retaining clips so way to mount it it just sat on the top of the steering column cover
Which route are you planning?… front brake setup is not a hard choice- but the rear setup is turning out to be a pain to get parts for. My MK7 git has the manual emergency brakes, so none of the new golf r rear calipers will work. And the PP rear calipers seem to not exist for purchase 🙄
@@sydemoid I plan to keep the rears stock just with an upgraded rotor and pad. The fronts I am undecided on between the PP brakes or a Macan front brake swap.
@@HaydenCroix I get that, I’m considering macan front calipers with mk6 golf r 345mm rotors (this works 2018+ Tiguan 340mm rotors- same as mk7 golf R’s), and if I can get mk5 r32 rear calipers and rotors… obviously the less expensive way to do the fronts would be 2018+ Tiguan rotors and calipers up front though. (We have a 2019 Tiguan also, and I’ve been tempted on leaving it on jack stands🤣🤣🤣)
Just got a ‘16 gti w/ PP and today was week 1 of ownership. Got the resonator cut off in hope of a cheap little DSG fart enhancer but didn’t really do anything. Car feels slightly more alive though
It’s going to be fun man that PP has the lsd and the difference is HUGEEE, me personally I wouldn’t have deleted the resonator because of rasps. But fs downpipe will get you the sound you want + some power
@@HaydenCroix ight i will need to learn about the mpi stuff then thanks. I got the big turbo, intercooler, full exhaust, and im waiting on a dust shield for the flywheel to finish up the clutch and trans. Will be waiting on the tune! Hopefully it comes in Monday.
On a eibach spring with a bilstein b8 strut and. No issues feels great? Just curious if you put the lowering spring on a stock strut? Should not do that...... biggest regret is putting on a standard vortex then wanting the xl so had to shell out money for new housing and retune. Always go bigger😂🤣😂🤣
It’s really all down to personal preference. They can be a great option for some people on some cars, but if you are considering coil overs then go for them over springs cause you will likely still want to upgrade down the road.
@@HaydenCroix I've done plenty to mine, stage 2 remap, downpipe, bilstein b16 shocks, rline big brake kit, ECS top mounts, Wagner intercooler, rline stage 2 software, Oz ultraleggera wheels, Sachs performance clutch and lightened flywheel and the only regret is the milltek exhaust. Got lucky I guess! Pushing 380bhp and 440nm. Just going to lighten it now
@@wannabecarchick8279 I think its cause you only get like 60hp power bump from the is38 with no E85 if you've watched 12three his mk7 is only pushing 380whp-390whp (running stock fuel system) a fbo gti will make like 300whp-330whp. I only rly wanted the is38 because I'm tired of the is20 loosing steam after like 95mph
I regret a few: Borla S-type catback and charge pipe kit w/ turbo muffler delete. After installing my dp, so much NVH was introduced into the system. Charge pipes and tmd were pointless. I try to justify the fact that they provide smoother air flow and consider it a "support" mod. Still a tough pill to swallow.
I don’t regret my mods but I regret in the order I went. I went straight to power mods. I’m still on stock wheels and stock suspension and no body mods 😅
Aye at least you can say you were going for the sleeper style!
its a race car doesnt matter, power first hahah
@@HaydenCroix hahah that’s what I keep telling myself to make myself feel better 🤣
i was pretty much the same lol got coilovers a couple weeks ago and then just did my stage 3 south bend cliutch after stock started slipping on sneeky tunes map car has 13k loll
That meet was awesome, glad I got to meet you as well💯
Heck yeah! Thanks for coming out!
@@HaydenCroix Can i ask something did you have Halogen lamp housing from the start? I have and on my european gti cs they say its impossible to swap them without major overhaul of the system costing Over 5000 usd here in Sweden... I just wanted bi-xenons for the red stripe, so i skipped it.
@@tredfxman I did originally have the oem halogens non lighting package.
this was a great video. i also regret the lowering springs. planning on going with a turbo upgrade and was thinking of swaping out the fuel pump.
Lowering springs seem to be a common regret lol
@@HaydenCroix how are you liking the bc coils. It’s been almost a year with those if I’m not mistaken
@@MarkIzaguirre you’re correct! And I haven’t had a single issue. I like them a lot more than the lowering springs since I can adjust dampening on the fly
09 mk1 tiguan "Oem like" fitment on a steering column cover boost gauge pod, was just a piece of flat black plastic, no retaining clips so way to mount it it just sat on the top of the steering column cover
Lmao… your gti is really nice, my regret is not getting a gti with the performance brake package… BUT I intend on addressing that soon
You and me both! And thanks!🤘
Which route are you planning?… front brake setup is not a hard choice- but the rear setup is turning out to be a pain to get parts for. My MK7 git has the manual emergency brakes, so none of the new golf r rear calipers will work. And the PP rear calipers seem to not exist for purchase 🙄
@@sydemoid I plan to keep the rears stock just with an upgraded rotor and pad. The fronts I am undecided on between the PP brakes or a Macan front brake swap.
@@HaydenCroix I get that, I’m considering macan front calipers with mk6 golf r 345mm rotors (this works 2018+ Tiguan 340mm rotors- same as mk7 golf R’s), and if I can get mk5 r32 rear calipers and rotors… obviously the less expensive way to do the fronts would be 2018+ Tiguan rotors and calipers up front though. (We have a 2019 Tiguan also, and I’ve been tempted on leaving it on jack stands🤣🤣🤣)
@@sydemoid definetly look at the tts / Porsche Macan 4 pot calipers fots a similar 340mm disc
I did the same thing with the lowering springs😂. Ended up getting coilovers not even two months after haha
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Just got a ‘16 gti w/ PP and today was week 1 of ownership. Got the resonator cut off in hope of a cheap little DSG fart enhancer but didn’t really do anything. Car feels slightly more alive though
Congrats! And yeah the resonators don’t do much in our cars. If you want more noise go for an aftermarket downpipe
It’s going to be fun man that PP has the lsd and the difference is HUGEEE, me personally I wouldn’t have deleted the resonator because of rasps. But fs downpipe will get you the sound you want + some power
So either fuel pump or fuel rail upgrade? Do you need a fuel pump upgrade if you upgrade your fuel rail? Im thinking about the R fuel rail...
You need an upgraded LPFP for MPI
@@HaydenCroix ight i will need to learn about the mpi stuff then thanks. I got the big turbo, intercooler, full exhaust, and im waiting on a dust shield for the flywheel to finish up the clutch and trans. Will be waiting on the tune! Hopefully it comes in Monday.
Currently on lowering springs.. mad noisy
Absolutely!
@@HaydenCroix currently putting in new 034 Motorsports strut mounts to try and help the noises…
@@JeffreyBellmore you’ll have to let me know if that works!
Did you guys replace the mounts and bearings, or re-use the ones already on your cars? Or is something else making the noise?
@@jrldude8719 I replaced mine
On a eibach spring with a bilstein b8 strut and. No issues feels great? Just curious if you put the lowering spring on a stock strut? Should not do that...... biggest regret is putting on a standard vortex then wanting the xl so had to shell out money for new housing and retune. Always go bigger😂🤣😂🤣
I was on stock struts(only had 16k miles on them) and it rode fine just didn't have that fine tuning ability. I only ran them for 2k miles or so.
What, specifically, is the issue with lowering springs?
It’s really all down to personal preference. They can be a great option for some people on some cars, but if you are considering coil overs then go for them over springs cause you will likely still want to upgrade down the road.
Big regret is my milltek exhaust. Back box is way too big, kills all sound from the car. Going to cut it all out and get a custom one made
Custom is the way to go with our cars in my opinion.
@@HaydenCroix I've done plenty to mine, stage 2 remap, downpipe, bilstein b16 shocks, rline big brake kit, ECS top mounts, Wagner intercooler, rline stage 2 software, Oz ultraleggera wheels, Sachs performance clutch and lightened flywheel and the only regret is the milltek exhaust. Got lucky I guess! Pushing 380bhp and 440nm. Just going to lighten it now
biggest regret is my downpipe and OTS tune lol. car sounds great but I could’ve just put the money towards a big turbo and pro tune.
Very very true!
U need a downpipe to run big turbo.
My regrets are paying for the is38 swap, should of just got my hands on a used hybrid turbo or even a cts500
I feel that! I have heard many others say the same thing.
But why I thought they could make a good amount of power on e85 and hpfp
@@poyo3582 Yo, I was thinking the same thing.. I was considering doing the swap and going with a flex fuel tune, but now I see ppls regrets? 🥲
@@wannabecarchick8279 I think its cause you only get like 60hp power bump from the is38 with no E85 if you've watched 12three his mk7 is only pushing 380whp-390whp (running stock fuel system) a fbo gti will make like 300whp-330whp. I only rly wanted the is38 because I'm tired of the is20 loosing steam after like 95mph
@@poyo3582 unfortunately some of us don’t have access to e85. I’m Limited to 93 octane
My regret is buying a brz and not buying back gti 3 years ago
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I regret a few: Borla S-type catback and charge pipe kit w/ turbo muffler delete. After installing my dp, so much NVH was introduced into the system. Charge pipes and tmd were pointless. I try to justify the fact that they provide smoother air flow and consider it a "support" mod. Still a tough pill to swallow.
no ways i just got the Borla s type CB in 2days ago. but i not going to change DP. Is it that good?
@@zhengyanyang5119 You should be good with stock downpipe.
My biggest regret is purchasing the mk7 Golf R
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Haha why you say that
@@deej628 The car has just been one headache after another
@@lsg_mk7r352 I’ve been thinking about buying a golf, but how is the reliability?
@@georgiesanko8515 Reliability and Volkswagen don't go together