DON'T Tune Your MK7 GTI Until You Watch This

[@FadedYenko35]

Where my DSG boys at, non of the clutch problems here lol 😂

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Okay I see you G, flexing on us junk clutch boys 😂🤘🏻

[@ChrisFromKenya]

If I ever get another one or golf r 100% going with the dsg I didn’t realize how good it was until I drive one 🥲

[@FadedYenko35]

@@ChrisFromKenya bro they’re amazing and can handle so much power for being oem from VW, thanks to Audi technology.🙌🏻

[@FadedYenko35]

@@ChrisFromKenya I definitely recommend getting a dsg, best up shifts and down shifts ever. With the dsg farts going off 🥰

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@FadedYenko35 dude yess the farts are kinda great and I will with the next one for sure homie 🔥

[@marktuminaro4782]

New GTI owner here and just starting my build. You have great energy and I really liked this video because it’s lots of good info.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Aye thank you man I appreciate that a lot!! Gti gang ✊🏼

[@JonasSmith1823]

I've a 2020 GTI stock and have been thinking about tuning options so this video was very informative.

[@Michael_Ruiter]

I recently bought 2015 Mk7 S 6 speed manual as it should be, stock power paired with some wider wheels and tires, Indy 500s 245/40r18, makes this car such a hoot to drive. Had it 6 months and have already put 20k miles (104k to 124k lol) Done some minor improvements like deleting the clutch pedal spring and the delay valve, Dieselgeek Sigma 6 paired with a Billetworkz 500g knob. This video is perfect because I do want to go is38 just to give it at least 100hp more to be really fun daily, I'll be stockpiling everything besides the downpipe until I'm ready to put the turbo on. Even after the clutch pedal and delay valve, I do agree the clutch is not good, even stock, that's my only gripe of the car.

[@benjaminjones9614]

really enjoyed that ‘appreciation from nothing’ speech. amen, thats the best spot to be. keep on grinding

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Thank you my man I appreciate you. ✌🏻

[@ethan3175]

Love the thoughts, sometimes it’s the small things we take for granted but it’s good to appreciate them and how they can make a huge impact later on.

[@ethan3175]

GAPPLEPIE??!?!?!? i’m fucking stealing that lol

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@ethan3175 hahaha I make a great gapplepie. And thank you my dude fr people over look the little things 🙌🏻🔥

[@deandavidson2823]

my stock clutch lasted approximately 0 miles on my tune hahahaha. Put in the DKM stage 2 and it holds power super well.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Hahahaha yeah mine was literally the same dude and sickkk dkm is who I’m gonna go with when I get mine! I hear a lot of good stuff about them 🤘🏻🔥

[@davidbugarin]

I have a ‘19 Mk7.5, manual, and I thought I read somewhere that it has the same clutch as the R’s, and so the stock clutch should be able to handle the extra power of at least a stage 1 tune, which is the most I’d do anyway. Do you know if this is true for Mk7.5’s and newer clutches? Thanks!

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

What up brother Chris.. I'll be upgrading this weekend. Going from APR Stage 1 and TCU tune with neuspeed fmic to EQT stage 2 with the IE downpipe. Can't wait!

[@BoiledMilksteak]

Instant slip in 5th and 6th for me. Listen to this man.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

The struggle is real 😂💯

[@matthewraleigh5918]

I have a mk6.5 GLI. Even though this video is for is mainly for Mk7.5 GTI owners, it's very helpful!

[@carlosdelfin511]

wow the seats are very cool, its a factory option?

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Yeah that’s are super sick! I’m pretty sure that they are a factory upgrade option for the autobahn but I haven’t been able to find more or gotten a solid answer on what they are specifically 😂

[@chadmosley9018]

The Goat back at it again 🐐🔥

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Hahah your awesome homie can’t do it without you guys 💙

[@timroberts6118]

Kenya truly the euro goat 🐐

[@vhighly9237]

Picking up my 15 gti Wednesday. Super stoked. Great video!

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Sickkkkk! Thank you 🔥

[@vhighly9237]

@@ChrisFromKenya my epc light came on already. Any suggestions on what to do?🥲

[@redrosevisuals]

You have ford raptor rolling coal energy! Love it! 😂 So pumped for the MK8 R tubes coming out 🤤

[@sehajrai2921]

I got a stage 2 dkm clutch in my stock mk7 gti and it started slipping after 10 k kilometres and now i have southbound stg 2 daily highly recommended that

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Ayee thank you for the info dude! I haven’t heard a lot about the DKMs so that good to know! 🔥

[@closg9309]

How’s your clutch chatter? I hear they’re LOUD

[@cameronisaacks8547]

Lmfao been at ~310whp with my jb4 map 6 tune on stock clutch for around 15k miles no slipping yet! Im counting my days 😂

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Haha hell yeah that’s sick my dude and yes unfortunately someday or someway she’ll start the slip 😂😭😭

[@closg9309]

Issue is High Torque more than high HP

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I have 82k miles on my MK7 GTI 6spd, and I was Stage 2 IS20 since 5k miles, and went IS38 at 30k miles, and I still have the original OEM motor mounts (I do have the 034 Motorsport dogbone insert), and I’ve had zero issues running OEM. Upgraded motor mounts are not needed. Turbo muffler delete also is not needed.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

ride onnn, that answers my question then, I got kinda mixed answers about it and I’m gonna go is38 route soon and wasn’t sure it if really need to be done. Thank you my man 🤘🏻

[@mrich7363]

Thats why i have a DSG haha i love you content. You make me want to keep upgrading . My next upgrade is IS38

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Ayeee hell yeah!! I appreciate you brotha 🔥

[@RazzmanMK8]

Hey Chris what clutch did you get for you car. I'm having a pretty similar setup to yours. Just deciding on a clutch

[@MattHowlett_]

I’ve got a 15 plate that’s been staged 1 but only to 300 instead of 320 for that turbo reason getting a custom exhaust soon was going to just to the cat back but might do the down pipe instead now

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Yeah dude I will definitely say the dp is what actually for the money makes it louder and the catback is what changes the tone that’s the biggest thing I’ve learned about these!

[@DylanSnyder-x9w]

Building 2019 mk 7.5 GTI rabbit edition! Any advice for intercooler? Frontal collision warning system makes several not compatible.

[@bm_wuratli6883]

in france its forbid to mod tune engine that why majority dont tune only may be 20% but ironic in UK and US tune like crazy some ppl touch that i would say 80% of them that why reability are better in france interesting right?

[@Webl638]

Been running JB4 Map 1 for about 1k miles on my stock clutch 2015 GTI. So far no issues but i’m ready to shell out for a clutch lol

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Hell yeah dude that’s sick, honestly it’s just one of those things I’d rather change while it’s not broke ya know haha

[@benkatkin949]

Hey I gotta mk7 gti a couole months ago I want to do a downpipe and tune but don’t know what to get

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Aye what’s good dude!! So down pipe wise ARM motor sports, CTS turbo, MAP performance and armytrix are definitely the best routes to go. You don’t wanna get a no name kind because they never line up right! As far as tunes go if you go for the Cobb access port side then EQT , and sneaky are the best and unitronic and IE are definitely the best! Hopefully that’s helps a little homie, if you have more questions lemme know I gotchu 💯

[@GTISE_MK7]

I just got a gti and I wanna go like intercooler, Intake downpipe and a tune. I have the DSG so I don’t have the trans problem. But I want a tune that also adds pops and Ik sneeky tune dose it but it says you alr need the Cobb acsess port do you know anything that can help 😂?

[@adonaimorales3560]

Help YOUR boy out with some info for that jacket. I like that color man.

[@robertanderson2151]

Hey Chris, I just got a ECS tuning intake, I wasn’t planning on getting a intake or anything really because it’s my daily but a great deal on one popped up on marketplace and I went to go pick it up, I wasn’t planning on tuning my gti, do you think I need to get a tune on it to run the intake.

[@adonismetolli210]

Same thing for the Gold R’s as well

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Aww dam like the clutch is weak too? I kinda assumed it was the same just the dsg is better and the pressure plate holds way more in those. Thank you homie 🤘🏻

[@adonismetolli210]

@@ChrisFromKenya I work for VW any golf GTI/R needs a clutch after being tuned especially the way we drive

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@adonismetolli210 awesome thank you for confirming for the people who don’t think you have to after tuning 🤘🏻 you have any good clutch recommendations my man. I was thinking dkm’s twin disc stage 2 ?? Thank you man

[@adonismetolli210]

@@ChrisFromKenya I recommend Southbend!!

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@adonismetolli210 ride on my dude I’ll check them out for sure 🤘🏻🔥

[@brettjones2247]

So you don’t need a tune with a high flow catted DP? Only with a cat less DP?

[@marcusd510]

No you need a tune for both your changing the downpipe

[@lazaro_2971]

Is there a link to what exhaust system and downpipe you using? I have a mk7 and just been doing a lot of research but want more opinions

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Yeah man I’ll throw 2 links in the description in just a second for you! I’m running the magnaflow cat back and the cts catless down pipe and I haven’t had any problems or engine lights. The magnaflow catback is a super clean and pretty loud sound. It’s like a 4/5 for how loud it is and it does drone like a tiny bit on the highway but that’s more so because I’m catless. Hope this helps homie 🤘🏻

[@lazaro_2971]

@@ChrisFromKenya thanks my dude 🤘🏼 definitely subscribe to your page , love seeing vw owners!

[@ChrisFromKenya]

I just put the links in the description for you my man and No worries my dude I'm here to help! Thank you that's awesome I appreciate you!

[@lazaro_2971]

@@ChrisFromKenya THANKS MY DUDE Definitely will help !

[@zanebasma5330]

How much $ on average did it cost to get it where it’s at now, I just got a 2016 gti and want to start getting it too where your is at power wise and what do you think the very first thing should be to do it’s sitting at 85k miles all stock straight piped.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

What’s up my dude, so the main things that I would do to make the most power for the money is, a front mount intercooler, a high flow or catless down pipe, 100% a tune will wake it up the most, you don’t really need an intake in theses but it does make a difference too. if it’s a dsg then you don’t need to worry about the clutch you just need to tune the ecu and tcu and if it’s a manual then you’ll need to get the clutch done eventually if your gonna ouch decent power my dude! But those are like the main power mods that will make the biggest difference! Hopefully that helps homieeee 🤘🏻

[@eddiemk7418]

Where did you get those front seats?

[@ChrisFromKenya]

They are actually a factory upgrade option for the autobahns haha I have no idea until after I bought it. Got pretty lucky 🔥

[@yamahablue7]

Might have to look into engine mounts now. I'm getting a Pro Tune with a Hybrid Turbo on my manual mk7 GLI in a month or so. Just waiting on all the parts to arrive.

[@ChrisFromKenya]

Thats gonna be sick my dude she’s gonna be a sleeper for sure!! Yeah my homie just put a good set of mounts in and said it makes night and day difference but there alotttt more vibrations so there definitely pros and cons! But your gli is gonna be beast homie 🔥🤘🏻

[@oasismpapela9543]

Hey man. I heard about the high possibilities of experiencing crank walk on tuned manual mk7 GTIs. Did you do anything to prevent that from happening to you because I'm cross shopping between the 6MT and the DSG. I haven't seen or heard of any issues with the GTIs DSGs, I want a GTI but I don't want something that'll break my heart in the long term.

[@dollaz5541]

the 6mt is so fun mine is tuned and has 0 issues at 90k miles just don't go overboard past 400 hp and you're good

[@iBlond]

I don't remember where I heard this but crankwalk should be a non issue especially in the later year models, as if you go single mass flywheel there is the possibly ? or something like that

[@BigMike48]

Crank walk happens on the DSG too

[@luislondon442]

champ

[@ethan3175]

What mounts do you have?

[@ChrisFromKenya]

I’m just running the stock ones for now homie and I haven’t had any problems homie. Intercooler video will be up tomorrow my G

[@ethan3175]

@@ChrisFromKenya i’m running the stock ones too. and lfgggg. some guy on facebook is selling a used cts for 275 and it is fucking screaming my name

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@ethan3175 yessssssss homie send it

[@ethan3175]

@@ChrisFromKenya dude i might have to

[@ChrisFromKenya]

@@ethan3175 yes B send it for the boys 🤘🏻

[@josephmacpherson584]

I have a 2017 MK7 R and I can tell you the clutch the also crap, and you will need to upgrade it if your manual. That said I've not even tuned yet and it started slipping at 80,000km with stock power levels.

[@DamedFilms]

the stock clutch gti is rated for 260 trq and the car has 258 trq lol

[@closg9309]

MK8 GTI is at 273TQ and uses same as MK7 Clutch. Golf R is at 280TQ and uses GTI clutch

[@SimpleSandwich]

stock golf r clutch is shit :)

[@aarondaniels6301]

so much cringe