Big Turbo MK7 GTI POV Drive

[@DoughboyRL]

I personally love the occasional pops and bangs!

[@im.weasel]

My friend has pop tune. I think its cool for a show car or maybe a side car, but for a daily it gets pretty obnoxious. He loves it and that's all that maters. I wouldn't ever do it. I am currently running stock suspension, Borla S-Type Cat-Back Exhaust. I am going to be getting H&R Sport Springs soon. I hear a lot of bad things about the cars struts and shocks wearing down faster, but they only drop 1.3'' and my GTI is only clocked at 28600km. I work from home and only really drive for pleasure at this point so she has plenty of life left in the stock components.

[@ft7234]

Get the ProdigyWerks 4 piston brake kit on eBay. They are a retrofit for non-PP rotors, so it's pretty easy/cheap to replace. There's also a LOT of great pads avaliable for cheap, and the ones they include are pretty good as well. Bought them for $500... No idea how much they're asking for them right now. They literally saved my life the same week I had them installed lol.

[@HaydenCroix]

I will definitely be looking into these!

[@satoshi-gpurisersuk7861]

UK - Just got a re-map on my GTI to 310HP but now the clutch is slipping haha.

[@rianallen11]

Yeah ypu need to upgrade clutch. I have the saschs organic clutch and it's lovely

[@satoshi-gpurisersuk7861]

@@rianallen11 Do you know if the RTS clutches are any good?

[@rianallen11]

@@satoshi-gpurisersuk7861 I'm not sure I've never used it

[@Republic1ders]

Definitely Not a coincidence. A lot of VW/MQB Fam is from NY,MA,NH,NJ

[@HaydenCroix]

Great point!

[@handsmex93]

NYC! East coast :) Been watching for a while and just heard you say non performance pack brakes. Is your GTI a nonPP? I'm thinking of going APR DTR6054 but I don't know how tough it is to have a bigger turbo car with an open diff. Love the vids man and the consistent uploads!!

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks for support! And Yepp that’s right, I have a non PP and the open diff is definitely noticeable with more power but it just adds to the excitement with some extra torque steer! A proper diff would I’m sure be better for putting the power down though.

[@handsmex93]

Thanks man I appreciate the feedback!

[@nikolasvenetidis9608]

I’m in Florida and Virginia. Follow for the GTI build have my Mustang GT, but my FBO Stage 2 GTI which is fun lol

[@HaydenCroix]

Hell yeah thanks for the support!

[@jlaw7713]

I will be getting BC racing coilovers. But I first got to upgrade my clutch

[@HaydenCroix]

Priorities! Lol get after it!

[@Camdakid__]

Charlotte nc! And I don’t mind the pops and stuff🤷🏽‍♂️ adds some spice lol

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye me too! You should hit that link in the description and join my FB group!

[@thecoullio59]

NB Canada, just north of you fellas! Couple of mqb builds up here aswell

[@HaydenCroix]

That’s awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@PierreCox97]

I had enough wit my ST3, Im ready for natural bangs and flames wit my GTI

[@HaydenCroix]

I definitely feel that

[@howdyimdan]

im personally just using h and r super sport springs, it feels stock to me which is crazy.

[@HaydenCroix]

Very impressive!

[@Peylix]

Currently on Neuspeed Race springs & B8 struts. One of the best cup kits you can put together imo. I'd rate 7-10. I'll be going with Bilstein B16's when I upgrade though. While I love my current setup and how it tackles the mountains. I want to dial it in even more. Can't do that w/o adjustable coils.

[@HaydenCroix]

Very nice! I have heard great things about those

[@Alexis-mk6]

What up man I’m getting a stratified flash tune for my mk6 do they always pop I have a dsg or is it only when I put it in sport and Manuel mode ?

[@wrangler0829]

Greenville NC Not a fan of pops and bangs. Currently stage2 unitronic with bolt on's on my mk8 gti

[@jevoncoleman5149]

Pops and bangs aren’t bad but when it starts sounding like pop corn being popped there’s a problem.your pops and bangs aren’t that bad though

[@HaydenCroix]

I definitely feel that, and thanks!

[@JusDitty]

the whistling is your dv

[@HaydenCroix]

I had someone else mention that as well! I will definitely look into it more for sure cause I know it is not "normal"

[@londonwoudenberg5294]

+1 for diverter valve. Diaphragm probably has a pin hole leak in it causing that noise under full boost

[@deej628]

Let’s goooo from Oregon!

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye thank you for the support!🤘

[@skraggzBaggz]

Ga. Here currently on stage2 eqt no pops (don't sound good on my exhaust ARM into rev9 sport mufflers) got a sneeky tune on the way want to see if I notice a difference. On the BC coils. I like them myself.

[@HaydenCroix]

Hell yeah, thanks for the support! And only time will tell!

[@jordanmartin2007]

I’m down there a lot I’m from ohio but the area you are in is where my aunt lives

[@HaydenCroix]

Hell yeah that’s awesome!

[@tredfxman]

Sweden - Do you have dsg tune so far, and if so which one you pick?

[@HaydenCroix]

Awesome! And I do, I run EQT’s stage 3 dsg tune

[@massimocampanella5228]

How do u deal with the FWD with that power ? Obviously not good of the start I’d say but do u have slicks on

[@HaydenCroix]

I run a 265/35r18 tire on a 18x8.5 wheel. Most recently I ran the continental extreme contact DWS06+ and they do great.

[@petescarp4275]

Definitely no pops and bangs, love the build!! How do you like the eqt TCU tune? Is it much better than unitronic? What's the difference?

[@Mk5Lance]

Houston TX here

[@HaydenCroix]

Gotta love Texas!

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

The only mod I have so far, with the exception of a K&N drop in filter and removing the snow guard, is a APR Stage 1 ht and tcu tune. What intercooler do you recommend? Ive been looking at the Unitronics intercooler for the price point.

[@HaydenCroix]

Uni, IE, DO88 are all good direct replacement intercoolers, Forge Motorsports, or Majesty are good front mount/bi-cooler intercoolers.

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

@@HaydenCroix Thanks. And btw, excellent vid. Liked and subscribed.

[@HaydenCroix]

@@birminghamblueheat4986 Thank you!🤘

[@wrangler0829]

Put the wagner intercooler direct replacement in my mk8 GTI. I can pull and pull and pull. Same results almost everytime

[@culleywalsh1673]

i have a stock mk7 and am wanting to do some mods, but not a whole lot, what would you recommend. im looking for a little more power and better sound and judt overall performance.

[@HaydenCroix]

Get an intercooler upgrade, aftermarket downpipe, and a stage 2 tune and you will be happy as could be!

[@dawsonreed3141]

Do you do oil changes a lot more because of your pops/bangs tune? If so at how many miles?

[@HaydenCroix]

I wouldn’t say I do them a lot, but I do them every 5k miles

[@kawzx777]

Greensboro - I like the loud single bangs but would hate to hav the overrun that never shuts up.

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye I went to UNCG for school! And I completely agree with that!

[@kawzx777]

@@HaydenCroix I feel u bro. Use 2 live in Charlotte. Hard finding shops that install aftermarket parts for VW here

[@wrangler0829]

​@@kawzx777try DAP auto

[@Forwrr]

@ 1:49 how did you turn off the pops and bangs? Did you switch back to drive instead of sport?

[@HaydenCroix]

Yessir! That’s all it takes with a Sneekytune.

[@XxMyteacherishotxX]

Columbia SC! Would the pops and bangs kill the cat in an aftermarket downpipe? I've seen mixed responses on whether it does or not

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye not too far away! I’m in Charlotte NC! And It could over time if you they are aggressive enough.

[@XxMyteacherishotxX]

@@HaydenCroix thanks man! New to the gti platform, been ripping through your vids and a couple others on here to learn what I can before I start modding. Love your stuff, can't wait to see where the channel goes

[@gwadastyles]

Paris Here

[@rudygerna603]

what is the instrument in the center of the windshield? the one with the cable running in front of the radio

[@HaydenCroix]

Uniden R3 Radar Detector

[@corystevenson2041]

Pops and bangs not appealing... removing effect performance? Has to help with mpg to remove right?

[@HaydenCroix]

Absolutely, pops and bangs are terrible for mpg’s. It does not really effect performance but it can make the car feel more jerky

[@ohiomaakhihiero7373]

Colorado here

[@HaydenCroix]

That’s awesome! Colorado is beautiful!

[@Rnbdbdjejec]

What radar detector is that, and would you recommend it?

[@HaydenCroix]

Uniden r3. For the price it’s great and I would recommend. That being said there are better.

[@manusankar9174]

Are you on 265s all around? Any rubbing in the rear inner liner?

[@HaydenCroix]

Yepp 265/35 all around. I have to run a 5mm spacer in the rear to avoid rubbing the filler neck on the passenger side

[@manusankar9174]

@@HaydenCroix damn! that's a crazy wide wheel. How close are you to rubbing on the front fender/bumper tab when you're at full lock? Going to install Superpro LCA's so I'm trying to figure out if 265s will be a no go for me.

[@HaydenCroix]

@@manusankar9174 I ran seibon 10mm wide front fenders and bc coils with 18x8.5+35 wheels and did not rub up front at all.

[@manusankar9174]

@@HaydenCroix Understood. Thanks man!

[@eamonkenny8136]

Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@HaydenCroix]

Wow thanks for the support!

[@Alex-ct1ef]

hey hayden im thinking to tune my car with eqt stage 2 what you think?

[@Alex-ct1ef]

also what radar you running

[@HaydenCroix]

I think you'd love it! And I am running a Uniden R3

[@andreminosian3926]

Is that constant whistling on WOP a PCV going bad?

[@HaydenCroix]

It's actually coming from my intake I'm pretty sure. I have the latest PCV and have pressure tested for leaks already.

[@nicholasdurham9977]

I had the same whistle and it disappeared once I upgraded the diverter valve

[@kevinfitzpatrick8987]

Liverpool stage 1 manual

[@HaydenCroix]

Good stuff!🤘

[@silomiller]

Lebanon, Pa. uni stg 2 pops.

[@HaydenCroix]

Uni stage 2 pops are nice I used to run it and it’s just mild enough

[@saucegodmiir340]

I have a random question is it safe to run the sneekytune base map with eqt tcu tune if so how ?

[@HaydenCroix]

Yessir, I run Sneekytuned stage 3 custom map with EQT stage 3 hybrid turbo TCU map and they work together just fine! Since you are flashing to separate computer modules they don't mess with each other at all.

[@saucegodmiir340]

@@HaydenCroix thank u so much

[@saucegodmiir340]

@@HaydenCroix one more thing I’m sorry I’m still learning u run both your tunes off the Cobb accessport correct ? N installed both from there at the same time ?

[@HaydenCroix]

@@saucegodmiir340 You're spot on, that's exactly how it works. Just make sure you get a DSG enabled Cobb AP.

[@grand_master_glass]

Do you have a boost leak?

[@HaydenCroix]

We think it is either the DV or Intake making that noise, likely a torn DV but it holds steady boost to 30 psi no problem.

[@brian9807]

Bay Area 🌉 baby, the worst place for modding cars lol. But great video. And also pops and bangs at first your like a little kid on Christmas morning. But after a while they get kind of annoying but I have the manual transmission so I just don’t have to go past 4k rpm for pops. Also does the whole Cobb tuning fiasco effect being able to tune your car to e85? Would you happen to know anything on this? Thanks Hayden keep up the great work.

[@HaydenCroix]

Thanks for the comment! And I have to agree about the pops. As far as the Cobb situation it is not going to effect our platform asides from not being able to disable a few codes resulting in not being able to clear CEL’s but you could still clear them through OBD11.

[@brian9807]

@@HaydenCroix so I should still be able to get an acces port and get sneaky tuned? For e85?

[@HaydenCroix]

@@brian9807 Absolutely, you will just need an o2 spacer if you have an aftermarket downpipe so you don’t throw at CEL.

[@brian9807]

@@HaydenCroix yeah I’ll definetly need that I have a catless downpipe. Also have you done anything with your brakes. Like bigger brakes or anything like a swap from the clubsport gti

[@brian9807]

@@HaydenCroix thanks so much I was really stressed because what Cobb did is in my opinion so annoying cracking down on the small issue instead of the big companies that pollute so much more

[@nickmannino8466]

Jersey boy

[@HaydenCroix]

Another east coast homie!

[@digzydoogan4932]

What Hp?

[@HaydenCroix]

Haven't dyno'd yet but I'd guess between 430-460 whp on 93 octane without MPI

[@jupiterz301]

what road is this in/close to charlotte

[@HaydenCroix]

To be honest I was about lost out there driving lol but I was somewhere off of the Albemarle exit off 485

[@calher29]

West Texas

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye I love Texas! Thanks for the support!

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

What’s the screaming noise at the top end?

[@HaydenCroix]

That's my intake screaming under high boost

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

@@HaydenCroix damn, that sounds insane dude!

[@chriswilson2834]

No it's throttle closure lol 😆 😂 poor map have your boost pressure logged.

[@HaydenCroix]

@@chriswilson2834 Lol that's incorrect, the car has had 20+ logs done on this setup and boost is consistent the entire time.

[@shuturbishop1828]

Sounds like his dv went bad.

[@sloth1996]

… why is it slow?

[@HaydenCroix]

@@sloth1996 had a gnarly boost leak when this was filmed.

[@zoyowyd1161]

How much hp?

[@HaydenCroix]

Haven't dyno'd yet but I'd guess between 430-460 whp on 93 octane without MPI

[@slipy3155]

pops and bangs are still the shit

[@HaydenCroix]

I can't disagree!

[@ArielJLuna]

Does your car have an lsd ???

[@HaydenCroix]

Nope

[@ArielJLuna]

@@HaydenCroix how does she not spin like crazy with esc off 😭 mine spins almost till 100 but if I do just traction control off without esc it hooks. (I’m tpc38 v2) I’m running 245 tires on 9 inch wide wheels

[@HaydenCroix]

@@ArielJLuna with my tires warm it would hook no problem. I ran 265/35R18 at 24 psi.

[@ArielJLuna]

@@HaydenCroix Oo that’s probably why. I’m at 30 psi. 265 is pretty meaty for these cars 🔥

[@HaydenCroix]

@@ArielJLuna You can't go any wider than 265 in the rear without rubbing both the fender and filler neck on the passengers side. But yeah try and let some air out, you will probably be able to hook decent.

[@juscool2463]

Barbados 🇧🇧

[@HaydenCroix]

I love Barbados! Gotta come back sometime!

[@juscool2463]

@@HaydenCroix for sure man imma save you some rum

[@rianallen11]

I personally cannot stand a pop and bang map. I think it ruins car meets massively.

[@HaydenCroix]

I fully agree with that! If you are going to use them do it on the highway or out in the country somewhere.

[@rianallen11]

@@HaydenCroix yep I went to a car meet the other day and ended up leaving as it was constant rev pop and bang. Got to the point it just got irritating

[@limitededition3278]

VA here Never liked pops and bangs.

[@HaydenCroix]

Heck yeah! And I don't blame you!

[@limitededition3278]

@@HaydenCroix 👍 Good videos

[@HaydenCroix]

@@limitededition3278 Thank you!