Mk7 GTI Mods I REGRET Buying
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2015 Volkswagen Mk7 GTI SE DSG
Mods:
Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust @18,000mi
APR Downpipe @25,000mi
APR Stage 2 w/ Crackle Tune @26,000mi
APR Intake @23,000mi
Torque Solutions Engine Mount @25,000mi
19' Santiago Rims @19,000mi
Euro Tailights w/ harness @16,000mi
NGK RS7 Spark Plugs @27,000mi
Vibrant 1141 UQ Resonator @27,500mi
Michelin Pilot Sports A/S 3+ @34,000mi
APR Turbo Inlet Pipe @36,000mi
Maxton Front Splitter V2 @36,000mi
Maxton Diffuser @36,000mi
APR TCU Tune @39,000mi
APR Stage 2 w/ Aggressive Crackle Tune @41,000mi
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Great looking car - it looks brand new, even though a2015. That is what's great about GTI - their styling is mostly timeless, unlike all the other Japanese hatchbacks out there which look ridiculous by the time the warranty has expired.
after I put in a downpipe my aftermarket exhaust catback started being too loud too.. I just went back to stock catback with a downpipe - no drone, and sounded decent
This is by no means car related but I want the Patagonia jacket! Haha love your videos, a true car enthusiast perspective!
Down pipe and stock cat back is the best sound combination imo
Gotta ask, would you say full stock exhaust with a down pipe? Just bought a 2016 GTI all stock and I don’t want to go too loud but want a better sound than stock
@@MEAgTI th-cam.com/video/9PAJRQuutZc/w-d-xo.html
Another thing to consider is that aftermarket cat backs only provides marginal gains, if any. Replace the downpipe first which will produce more power (especially with tune) and will change the sound of the exhaust without being too loud.
Haha yes spot on. All the mods I didn't do. Stock air box with filter, stock catback with downpipe and 18in wheels with 255 rubber.
The wheels look great. I've got 19" Pretorias on my R and run 17 inch rims for winter tires. The 17s are soooo much more comfortable and are still a blast to drive.
zbqb84a if u ever want to donate it im here bro😭😭 jk btw i live in Botswana, Africa btw
Someone told me dropping down from 18s to 17s will throw everything off like AWD, ABS, etc. is that true?
Borla is great, not only on this car. Thanks for being honest about the intake, interesting. My 2017 S 6spd is unmodified except for Neuspeed Rse10 summer tires/wheels - commuter car only.
yes indeed!
Borla = drone. It's not great.
Holy shit that little sound clip of the apr dp w/ borla cb sounds narly!! Do you have any extra clips of it before the resonators ? I would love to hear them I have the borla and want to get a apr downpipe
Do you have spacers on and where did u get the Santiago replicas?
Nice build btw
On your battery, did you end up coding/adapting it with obdeleven/vcds?
is the front lip an issue im woried about damaging one if i get it. I was looking at the aero fab v2.
Where do I buy santiago rims euro spec? Directly from my dealership? I can't believe vw never sold gti with the 19" option.
Great content bro! Hope to see you back in Durham soon!!!!
Hell yeah brother! We definitely will need to link up and film some stuff with the Fk7
Do your rear doors leak water inside to the foot well?
Just curious how the GTI does in the snow?
If you ever change your intake, i’d suggest you going for the Eventuri intakes. I have on my BMW M5 f10 and from 575hp stock bumpt it up to 587
SO,...If you were just going to do a downpipe and nothing more what kind of down pipe would it be? and would it be with a resonator or not? I drive to Florida from NC 4 or 5 times a year (12 hours) and I don't want my ears ringing for days afterwards.
Is this the New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Marketing Dept? lol ...just teasing because I LOVE New Hampshire. I'm from Michigan, we went there in the summer of '15. It was pure serendipity to learn The Decemberists (band) were playing the night we would be staying there. We listened to them at home while packing for this trip. What an unexpected gift to see them in concert when four hours earlier we had no idea.... :)
What does '' euro spec'' mean for wheels, educate me please
Modded nearly every car I owned. Bought a 2018 GTI last October. Leaving it stock. Now that I'm 34 I view cars a little differently. I have probably would have saved over $100k if I had kept the same car the last 15 years. So I will be doing that with the GTI. For the price I paid, it's a bargain in style, practicality, and performance. I want it to last 200k+ miles.
I hope it works out for you man! These are such good cars!
Save that moneh 💰
if you got the DSG put a DSG tune in it, it'll keep the rpm's above 1500 when it shifts to a higher gear...my gti se went into 6th gear and i heard some scary shit under 1500rpms lol. 034 says its "normal" just get a dsg tune. i was like wtf "normal" lmfao but sounds gone on 6th gear.
I have a 2018 as well, Autobahn trim 6 speed had aftermarket exhaust and coilovers (sits 1.5 inches lower) when I bought it. Added a rear wing put snow tires on my stock wheels and buying some wheels for my summer tires. I want to add more power to my car but after watching the hell my buddy has gone through with his STI I'm perfectly fine where I sit at with power and just focusing on cosmetic lol. Hope the car is still treating you well
Wheels look great! How’s the ride quality? Roads down south are horrible. Not sure how long they would last lol.
Thanks for the info, great video!
Of course! thanks for watching.
@@NewEnglandPete no, thank you
Aftermarket Intake is not a must unless u go to stage3 upwards with bigger turbo then u can see the difference
The combination btw stock catback and aftermarket catless downpipe will give the best sweet sound for me but some cut the stock resonator out to be more loud and fart
Are those oem euro tails? Are they from shop dap?
Hard install?
Replicas from BMPTuning. ShopDAP mk7 euro harness works with the reps.
I somehow stumbled across this and I felt like I’ve met you before. Turns out I was right after looking at some of your other videos. You parked next to me at Volksbahn. I had the 2 door reflex silver with the Cornholio plate 😂 small world
I remember you. And yes I recall you having a Euro plate that said Cornholio -- I love your build!
I was at volksbahn aswell!! I had the 2018 7.5 black that was bone stock haha
Biggest problem is changing bits on a car without knowing the end goal of what you want. Because you end of with bits that don't gel together and go backwards from the factory setup.
?????? just know what you're doing...
Any reason for DSG over standard?
That car and Seat Leon mk3 both looking really good
Tx for the info. esp on the exhaust and intake.
Do you have a tune if so what kinda of tune
Do you remember the size of the tires? I was thinking about getting 19s with a taller tire was to close some gap with my springs.
not sure. I know they were 225 width though.
Get a clubsport catback and sell the borla. I remember I told you a bit about the borla with a downpipe when I first got it and then you got a dp after. Totally changed the sound of the car and I think it is the perfect sound
Awesome content! Do you recommend a particular shop in NH to work on my GTI? I'd like to get an after market clutch and APR Stage 1. Thanks!!
Thanks Miguel! I strongly recommend Das Auto for any of your APR/Shop needs. Tell them NewEnglandPete sent you!
they’re located in Portsmouth NH.
@@NewEnglandPete Thank you! Will visit them soon.
Than’s for the heads up on the intake. I’m going to get a K&N filter (for now). I do love the wheels. To back I can only find them on foreign sites like in the UK.
Thanks Noel! The K&N filter will do great.
The more u play ..the more unreilable...themore engine wear..i leave A...b cars stock..then a sunday croozer..lol
Steve Kool whaaat lol
K&N is a waste of your time and money and will do absolutely nothing to make your car better.
Steve Kool should i put my stock air box back on ?
CTS probably has the best exhaust to pair to a DP because almost everyone on VW Vortex says the Gen 2 turbo back is quiet.
I highly doubt the apr intake wouldnt offer gains over the stock setup. I know thats not the case on the mk6 but maybe the design changed enough that there are no gains upgrading on an mk7. Gotta watch out for people with agendas online.
Does your motor/turbo sound better/louder with the hood insulation out? Btw I have the same GTI, same color, and that color cannot be matched IMHO. Hard to maintain but looks better than any other color. Good choice!
Futt Bucker Thank you! And yes, once the hood insulator is out, the car has MUCH better turbo noises.
@@NewEnglandPete Much appreciated!
Mutt Mucker Thank you.
love the honesty haha. its hard not to have regrets as you learn more and more with time. awesome looking gti nonetheless!
thanks Anthony!
Do I love your European tail lights are awesome way better than stock. And your wheels are amazing
Thanks Thomas!
I know how you feel but the Santiago style wheels are a premium look.
Was that loud??
I have the AWE Track Edition, no regrets and LOVE it. Unitronic DP and does not drone.
I have a full turbo back milltek with cts turbo intake.
It is tuned to 350hp and love it!
It's the dsg version and no pops and bangs tune..
Because I don't want to sound like a driving popcorn machine Everytime I let off the gas xD
I have an AWE cat back on my Audi A3 (same motor as the gti) it sounds really good but is hardly louder than stock. So I’m looking forward to combine it with a downpipe
Also have an AME intake. It helps with low end toque especially with my jb1 tuner. It also sounds fantastic
Once that DP goes in... it will be very loud, be prepared for race car noises!
NewEnglandPete haha I’ll probably end up doing something to quiet it down. I do a lot of road trips. Thanks for the heads up
Did you ever had a problem during winter or snow for the GTi? because its front wheel drive?
and please what is exact size of you tires?
... For me in my 04 gti, it depends on the (type of) snow and the driver. I survived Denver and dayton winters for 15 years on various all seasons (Michelin mxm4, 2x PS AS3). If you have deep snow, slushy snow, frequent ice, dedicated winters are beneficial. Frankly, the ESP is good enough that all weather tires like Nokia wrg4 will get you anywhere you need to be; just don't overdrive the tire (not invisible) and don't be stupid.
@@K03sport thank you for the replied. i just bought recently the Gti Mk7.5
I am fromb NJ
The GTI can drive fine in the winter... with the right winter tire setup.
I currently run 225 a/s Michelin tires... and it performs okay.
Are your taillights replica as well or are they OEM?
Replica’s from BMPTuning. Easy plug-n-play with my old euro harness, with full functions too.
where did you get those rims haha?
Had to downsize from 18" to 17" because of the road conditions in CT and NY. My ass would break if I hit a pothole with 19s on 35 series rubber. I've had many sporty cars and I have never felt pain from hitting a pothole until the GTI.
Curious what "sports" cars you had to compare to? GTI rides good but those 40 series tires are what they are.
what kind of wing is that on your spoiler?
Maxton Gloss Black lip
Dude I just got the same car, I’m from Nashua btw cool seeing a fellow NH person.
Awesome! Great to see other GTI drivers in NH. 😁
Yoooo I have a Golf R and I’m from Manch. Hit me up my dudes 🤙🏻
From NH too, over in Cheshire county. Got the MK7 on bags cornflower blue. Check out my insta @mattski00
Hey i got a mk5 i have a boiler car too follow me on instagram it’s on my highlights generaltopman
Just got a silver 2016 2-door with the manual transmission!! I live in somersworth, NH
Hey quick question I live in the same state and have the same exhaust setup. In NH does the borla cat and a aftermarket downpipe pass emissions and inspection?
Most VW dealers pass this kind of stuff... since they see it all the time. So it should pass in NH if you go to one of the dealers.
As long as cats, O2 sensors are in place and no cell, you should be good. Can't say if they measure dBs. If all emissions equipment is there, you have nothing to worry about. i.e. Don't go catless...
nice video!
I regret the borla exhaust too. I put the stock exhaust back on. I’m pretty reluctant to try another exhaust again. I probably lowered my car 3x but now I have it where I want it. I’m keeping my stock wheels on, I’m not feeling any of the aftermarket wheels even though some from rotiform and Rohanna are nice. I don’t entirely regret the apr intake, but knowing what I know now I’d go a different route. Modding can be difficult because there is regret and wonder what could be different. Still fun though.
I can't stand VW rims they are almost always ugly except for the wolfsburg edition rims on the mk6 those were sweet. I also like Enkei NT03RR's.
Seems like the Vibrant 17950 is the way to go for res, at least according to the forum posts.
Yes, that resonator is very similar to the one that I have on my Mk7. Great choices for loud cars!
I got borla too, its loud when you want it to be, but can also be very quiet.
Yes, break-out snow filter, drill holes in front (do not cut-out entire plastic) and K&N Filter.
K&n filters add like 3 horsepower and do a terrible job of filtering dirt and dust that’s why you don’t have to replace them for 50,000km lmao. Trust
I was very close to pulling the trigger in the Santiago wheels but my car has black Austin wheels and I wanted to keep the black, if it wasn’t for that I would have oem Santiago wheels and probably regret it. Now I’m interested in something like them for cheaper probably and black.
Not a bad option!
if you didn't do what you did, then you wouldn't know what you do now. great vid...nice car pal
Q. have you seen people fit a club sport s exhaust to this car?
I have a scirocco 2010 1.4 gt, looking to forge engine and maybe resonator delete THEN and only then will I map it via APR. aim for 222bhp
Great video. And you are correct on all of your points. Most of the time aftermarket intakes do nothing but empty your wallet and do not increase performance. Aftermarket exhausts usually do have a droning effect which ruins the car ride and sounds very annoying too. As for the 19 inch wheels, they are too big for your car and do not make the car drive better, if anything they make it drive worse. Your car would look and drive much better with 17's with a taller sidewall tire, stock exhaust and stock intake. Be wary about lowering your future car as that can also create its own set of problems too. Takeaway lesson here is that most mods ruin what used to be a good car.
I disagree on the 17's unless your looking for comfort only but for cornering and overall ride the 18's are the best bet for the gti. I have 19's which are good for cornering but not a good choice for comfort and are a bit heavier too.
@@vroomgc Actually, it's not a matter of opinion, it's a fact. 17's are better for the GTI in every category. They will provide more comfort, better cornering, superior load rating and a better overall ride. Larger wheels are heavier, reduce performance and erode fuel economy. These are the facts, whether you agree or not.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 Ok I guess its your facts against my 'opinion' :-) ... oh wait you mean there are some real facts to look at instead. Oh and by the way around a track the 19" was the fastest tire and the 17" was the slowest. But ya those 17's are just so comfy, I get it. th-cam.com/video/mPyg3ilw3KU/w-d-xo.html
@@bigmacdaddy1234 Damn it's really unfortunate that there's a video out there covering this subject on the exact car we are talking about. Almost like Google could have pulled that up...oh wait.
@@Osprey1994 No video is needed, simply do the mods and see for yourself.
is this the same motor they use in the new 2020 JETTA GTI?
Yes
hey in Wht Mtns too! Nice video-
Aye!
One of my regrets is purchasing a super fast hatch without All-Wheel Drive 😁. Next car will be an S3 or an STI.
Ej Icon I want a gti so bad but I’m so sick of fwd cars. The e888 is such a good engine with a lot of potential but it doesn’t matter when you can’t use any of its power below 90 mph
Get a Golf R
I heard it’s still good fwd you just need to buy better tires and they should be great.
@@devn3813 You've clearly never owned a GTI. Even stage 1 you can put your power down just fine below 90. If it's wet and you have snow tires enjoy spinning on the highway in 5th but as soon as you're away from the line you can haul from 20+ if you're used to the car. I went from a MK6 to a MK7 so I learned what not to do on the MK6 at the expense of a good number of tires. With the MK7 I can actually get 2 summers out of a pair of summer tires although I'm trying to finish these off so that I can get larger rims with the same tire.
@@Osprey1994 that’s good to know. I’m thinking about buying a new mk7.5 gti
Very beautiful wheels dude great car 👌
Thanks Liakos!
Love the car and the wheels kinda bummed about the intake news tho 😕
Well it is better than open air because you dont have a heatshield and you would drag hot air to the engine. Keep that one, few horses +- doesnt really matter, it is not like you are racing for cash. I have 2.0 tdi audi c7 that is silent af but has 230bhp
Where in N.H. are you?
What did you think installing new intakes they only work if you heavy modify your engine
Dont air intakes always make the performance worse without a tune?
No that's not what he's talking about. Airflow isn't limited by the tune it's limited by physics. The APR intake just cannot flow as much air as it should for the price. You can flow more air with an aftermarket turbo inlet pipe, a silicone pipe from say VWR, and the stock airbox but with a AFE drop in filter for around 200-228 USD.
mygolfmk7.com/best-mk7-gti-air-intake/
Can you not use the work route
I like your car wheels ;)
what's the size of those exhaust tips?
should be 4in.
Hey man where are you in N.H.? I'm in Lawrence M.A. and just got a mk7
white mountains, durham soon
good review from fellow 603
Greetings from the Nashua area!
Hi Daniel!
Apr will probably do more when paired with a downpipe and intercooler
1:13 aww man is there an intake that performs better than stock w an upgraded filter?
Deeno Swauvi CTS
did mods effect the warranty?
tunes mostly effect warranty
I'm 18 yo soon and I'm on a budget should I buy the golf mk4 or it's not worth?
That's one of the best GTI's out there dude
@@xricog8405 let's go then🔥
Is your coolant low?
No, it does appear that way on camera though.
How is reliability on your gti?
Pretty good! I am about to film a 4 year review.
How can you dont like that wheels? It looks great on your car.
I have a 2016 GTI S basic 6 speed 2 door. No mods, no need. This is a fun quick car that CANNOT be driven slow. 36000 miles and no issues yet. If I was in my twenties it would be upgraded.
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My only mod regret is the steering wheel cover that a lot of other people have gotten. I couldn't get it on the wheel as it was mis-cut and it ended up ripping. What a waste of money, which sucks because the steering wheel is so soft and skinny.
Very true! Too bad VW didn't stick with the steering wheel shape and design from the Mk6, much more aggressive.
How much do you want for the wheels?
I have a 2015 GTI STAGE 1 APR
Thanks bro
for sure! thanks for watching, I love your build!
The original santiagos are for a 225 tyre not 235...in sa we get them from the factory with 225 tyres 👍
Going with Borla, and yea im used to LOUD.. I come from All Motor straight pipe high compression B20VTEC Civics.
Nice
thanks HYDRO KING
You’re right the intake doesn’t do anything. Both mine and my husband’s gti are the same.
If you put in a second resonator it will be much quieter
Intakes don't actually increase hp... they may help free some up if thr systems restrictive.. also getting as much cooler air as possible (colder motor is a happy one) but they're really just for sound.. get one with a heat shield and have it be open so you get the sounds.
They can actually add more torque
Am I missing something here? A loud exhaust is cool, sometimes, except when you speed on local roads pass a cop and he knows exactly which car it was because your exhaust is stupid loud. That's one reason why the active exhausts with valves, etc. are cool.
Loud exhaust and stereos attract negative attention.
I.E. , your car is stolen, neighbors will be silent to police and happy it is in a chop shop.
Just saying???
That cold air intakes don’t work is well known.
Owning the same VW for 20 years, they are a pain in the ass to maintain and the parts are more expensive then a BMW and they will absolutely not even run on anything but NGK spark plugs!
HRE wheels are nice, like Vossen or OZ, but not the same price either 👌🏻
I agree with you there. I also really like both OZ and Vossen wheels.
that test doesn't really prove much and the results aren't confirmed on the dyno, apr intake has proven gains when it comes to dyno and actual use. bunch of guys were breaking the test down and explaining why it was pointless.
Aye representing NH lol
hell yeah!
NewEnglandPete what’s your ig handle ?
@NewEnglandPete
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do you know which month of the 2015 models had the turbo fix?
Gills it was about the middle of 2015 I think.
I am not sure, definitely something that I should investigate though!
Gills mine was built in September of 2014 and had the revised turbo