Watch This Before You Modify Your MK7 GTI!

[@FitmentIndustries]

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[@huntvlogs4543]

We run 20’s on the mk7’s bro no 18 bull crap 🤣😂😂

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

8:17 - is that Jumdoo wide fender kit? 8:20 - what wheels are those ?

[@mikestewart9088]

A rear sway bar in an mk7 GTI is So easy and cheap and quick to do while also making instant differences to driving and fun, That is probably one of the first upgrades I would do for around 150 bucks.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Never realized how much a sway made a difference until i had on on my 20th GTI, so much better handling! -Edgar

[@mikestewart9088]

@@FitmentIndustries same here. I did it reluctantly and From now on will always be one of the first things I upgrade on any car.

[@iamdrumz8103]

I put one on mine last month and it literally was the biggest difference driving wise taking to the windy road has never been better than before it’s a must

[@Chris-qe6qr]

@@mikestewart9088 depends on what type of car you have. On a gti a rear sway bar makes sense since it is fwd and prone to understeer, a rsb removes some of that understeer and makes it much more neutral. However on a s2000 a rear sway bar will make the car way too prone to understeer since it’s a rwd car

[@mikestewart9088]

@@Chris-qe6qr if it’s rwd you do a fsb. Just flip whatever drive it is with the sway bar. And if it’s an s2000 chances are it’s already been done.

[@skateking959]

$14,000+ into my mk7 r400 kit, stage 3, ect. Absolutely in love with this car and would do it all over again.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Now THIS is dedication. 👏🏾👏🏾 how much power you putting out? Do you have it up on our gallery?! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@petermurray8599]

I am looking for some wheel advice maybe u could help??

[@suyayvazquez2190]

Hey man after a year how many miles do you have right now

[@skateking959]

@@petermurray8599 I’ve tried a bunch of different wheels in the past year, settled for the Konig ampliforms. Very light weight, well priced. I got gunmetal and my car is white.

[@skateking959]

@@suyayvazquez2190 I’ve only put 11k miles on my car in the past two years. The average person drives 13,500 miles per year.

[@dastimRETRO]

I was getting work done on my mk6 for the hundredth time at the dealership 😂, and ended up leaving the lot with a 2020 Mk7.5! When I bought it they said, the tech who owned it installed an is38 with an after market exhaust. I didn’t know what an is38 was until my uncle tried to race in his 392 scat pack. Couldn’t believe my car could even keep up let alone walk him. Now the family joke is “Homie got walked by a golf.” 😂 Definitely happy I bought one of these. Seems like they are also fairly reliable compared to the mk6.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Let’s go! What’s the plan?! -Edgar

[@mkygod]

You don't necessarily have to upgrade your clutch if you have the DSG and want to do a moderate tune. The DSG should be able able to handle anything below 400 torque

[@jasoncavanagh1048]

I have a 2 door Mk7 GTI. There are very few (if any) other cars on the road that can make 360whp with bolt ons, weigh 2900lbs, and get 38mpg on the highway. If there were, id own that instead.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Which is wild to think! That’s why they’re so popular. -Edgar

[@nazz2406]

You're lucky to have a 2 door. I've never seen a 2dr MK7 here in the states. They look amazing.

[@FitmentIndustries]

I've seen only a handful, but barely! It is cool to see -Edgar

[@burb17]

@@FitmentIndustries my wife has a 2 door mk7 6mt and on a couple of occasions people have asked her how she got it in a 2 door lol

[@jasoncavanagh1048]

@@nazz2406 Yea I'll never get rid of it. It will eventually become a toy/track car as I just picked up an older Impreza with a stick to drive in New England winters. I've done is38 turbo, downpipe, tune, clutch, coilovers, wheels+tires, and some misc. bushings and stuff. Next up is a Clubsport style torsion bar in the back and Corbeau RRX tartan seats.

[@mars7357]

Volkswagen in general is under appreciated in my opinion. The Jetta is my favorite from their brand.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Love VW's man, they're amazing! -Edgar

[@ashrafranderee]

Throw in an is38 turbo as well for performance

[@qekqwek]

I have a MK7 GLI 6SM, same same but different.. but would definitely recommend taking out the clutch delay valve and adding a dog bone mount or new pendulum mount to stiffen the engine and have smoother shifts. A little harsher of a ride in first and reverse but well worth it IMO

[@FitmentIndustries]

What else do you have done up fam? -Edgar

[@StriderCZ]

A lot of this video also applies to the 8V A3/S3 as well, though for the S3, it's a little more dependent on year and spec.

[@lucasschmitz4588]

If it applies to the S3 it applies to the R aswell

[@justincook6139]

If you lower the Mk7 GTI you should seriously consider replacing the oil pan with a metal one. I'm still stock height and cracked open my OEM plastic pan on a chunk of ice a couple weeks ago. Also, OBDeleven is a great and inexpensive way to make tweaks to anything electrical (i.e. headlights, taillights, turn signals, windows, door locks, throttle response, steering, LSD behavior, etc.)

[@PLr1c3r]

You should just install a street shield metal belly pan with oil filter passthrough to facilitate service and protect the oil pan from impacts. Bolt on no gaskets to change or mechanic to pay simply unbolt and swap parts.

[@joshm8936]

@@PLr1c3r what one you got? Ik there’s a lot of options.

[@PLr1c3r]

@@joshm8936 go with the one from ECS Tuning with the oil filter cutout. It's a better option because any VW owner already know that your belly pan will just end up getting broken by people removing and reinstalling it for every oil change or services etc.

[@skraggzBaggz]

Mk7 Gti here Sitting on BR BC coilovers With Rotoform BLQ Red 18x8.5 +43 (heavy, may change due to this) Wrapped in Yoko Advan 235/40/18 Rub is minimal IE intake v2, Arm catless dp, Arm fmic, cts turbo inlet, turbosmart dv, bfi stage2 dogbone insert, rev 9 cat back with mufflers, tuned on EQT 93. Love this car, it's an amazing daily and gets the groceries while having a smile on the the face.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah homie! Do you have it up on our gallery by chance?! If not you should! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@mateoduque5498]

if you don’t care about your warranty or your sanity i would 1000% recommend charge pipes and a good intercooler. it instantly made mine feel and pull a lot better

[@damionohlson4907]

I legit bought a 2017 gti yesterday. Could not have been timed better

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah fam! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 enjoy it! -Edgar

[@Excarituds]

My only complaint with the Mk7 gti is probably pricing for parts. Definitely can get a little pricey compared to American branded cars but other than that I've been loving my stage 3 GTI.

[@JOHNNY-ph5kf]

I'm about to buy a stage 3 GTI. Any reliability issues? How many miles you have?

[@Excarituds]

@@JOHNNY-ph5kf Haven't really had any issues with my Car. I have a 15 with 78k miles. Had it tuned to stage 3 for bout a year already. My tune is off the shelf by IE. I recommend you ask what tune is it on an what they have done to the car. I'm not a fan of custom tunes just due to reliability issue of pushing the engine to its peak.

[@mattjingles5758]

Is the Mk6 just as expensive for parts?

[@LibsareTRASH]

There's a 2015 gti 6 speed with 68,000 at auction I'm thinking of bidding on. Looks like a big turbo (maybe gt28), and I hear single mass flywheel clutch chatter. Wondering what it's worth

[@Excarituds]

@@LibsareTRASH Personally I wouldn't spend more than 20K on that car. Im not Familiar with that turbo. Also, need to make sure if it has a tune on it or not. Same with the clutch if they didn't fry it and it slips on you. If your gonna make it in to a race car, then bid as much as you'd like.

[@campbelljackrobert]

Good advice on the clutch, especially for the manual

[@terpysonic8360]

Had a really hard time getting my MK7 GTI keeping traction through first and second with apr stage 1+ tuning and pilot super sports. It was fun but it's making me consider Golf R for when I decide to get a new car.

[@FitmentIndustries]

If you're ripping it then traction for sure will be an issue, had the same thing with my old Imola GTI with Stage 2+ Unitronic tune 😅😅 had to turn down boost to be functional! R's are well worth it.-Edgar

[@nazz2406]

The Golf R turbo bolts right on to the GTI too.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Been seeing that! That’s good to hear. -Edgar

[@rodriguezsax]

@@FitmentIndustries that's my plan here shortly. is38 with a tune from either EQT or IE (I love that they offer flex fuel). 350hp while still getting great mpg and passing emissions? Sign me up fam

[@smashmclovin]

Love mine. Had BBS COs. Now on some Rotiform RSE (I bent the hell outta my COs). Springs, shocks, rear sway, exhaust. Done. After I got a tune, now is38 with a custom tune. BOVs are pretty sweet on these too.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah fam! If you haven’t yet, add it to our gallery and show off! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@Vitrus.]

I slapped a exhaust, wheels tires and a stage 1 unitronic tune. Have had the tune for 30,000km and zero problems. Looking to get a DSG tune soon. Also don't buy knock off euro taillights, horrible.

[@FitmentIndustries]

What else is all done? Glad to hear you haven’t had an issue with the tune and car! -Edgar

[@Vitrus.]

@@FitmentIndustries just aesthetic mods, nothing too special.

[@HSA_Blues]

Currently looking at modding my mk7 getting wheel and tire ideas this is perfect timing!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Heres some ideas fam! You can also filter it to your specific year. 🙂🙂🙂 -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery?sort=yno&year=2017&make=Volkswagen&model=GTI&drive=FWD

[@deej628]

Got some 18x8.5 et43 Konig hypergrams wrapped in Michelin ps4s’s comin for my mk7 r! Stoked!

[@parisartz]

I can agree with regards to the water pump I had mine replaced 1 moth ago

[@corystevenson2041]

Holy shift is a must for manual to tighten up that throw.

[@HaydenCroix]

Aye I've been rocking ampliforms a little over a year now and absolutely love them!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah fam! Do you have your car up on the gallery? We'd love to see it! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@Debodan]

I was and still am a Honda guy, bought a stickshift mk4 golf fell in love with them so much I bought the exact same car in an automatic to daily 😂🤟🏻

[@hendawg3048]

yep your a Honda guy alright…

[@rydenzer5542]

What are the wheels that are in the bottom left corner in the background. The directional 5 spoke with the fat lip

[@autotrimmers6353]

Wheels with a lot of spokes go great with these cars

[@duckie1300]

2016 mk7 gti s (2 door) non pp 6 speed. All ive got done so far is. Dkm stage 1 clutch w/ single mass (literally just finished breaking it in) Stainless clutch line Motul 300 trans fluid Ecs drilled/ slotted rotors Ecs adjustable short shifter Cobb shift knob 2 Falken fk510s up front 215/30/18 on stock wheels Drop in K&N air filter I bought a mk3 supra last year and never really modded or wanted to mod the gti but as of recent i do a lot of canyon and touge driving so the plan is to do a ton of suspension work while i beat up this clutch then go with a stage 2-3 clutch and a unitronic stage1+. Till then it will be supporting parts for the tune ie. Intercooler, catch cans, suspension ect. So about $4k worth of parts for a $500 tune lol.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Woooff, so what else is planned for it? Any chance of getting different wheels soon? -Edgar

[@duckie1300]

@@FitmentIndustries pretty much just gonna do a track inspired setup but it is a daily so i gotta keep it a bit tame, since its just a little hatch imma try to keep it a bit on the sleeper side where it doesnt look too aggressive or suspicious but have the sauce in it. As for wheels im stuck between a set of light light jdm styles like enkie or go with Rotiforms or HREs if the budget allows. Trying to find a lightweight set but the Aerodisks are hella appealing to the eye. Living around the 18x8.5-9 area and want to go with at least a 235 but would prefer a 245 if the fender will allow. Hell i might even cop a set of those Anovias, the Carrier and Elder look pretty spicy.

[@CarelessBread5]

Finally! some specific content for mk 7/7.5 GTI's

[@FitmentIndustries]

🤟🤟🤟 -Edgar

[@hardietucker4256]

sup alex can i move to wisconsin its cold in texas

[@FitmentIndustries]

Wait a minute...😵😵😵 -Edgar

[@hardietucker4256]

@@FitmentIndustries don't worry I'll just burn my stockpile of natural gas because I'm in Texas

[@bgali5558]

17’ autobahn EQT stage 2 best commuter I could ask for 🙏🏽 get about 38 mpg 41 on a good day

[@FitmentIndustries]

YO whaatt?! Thats wild! And still having fun! -Edgar

[@Locallybuiltauto]

I would say some of this goes for the MK7 Jetta GLI also since it’s the same drivetrains

[@TypicalBambi]

just so you know, that pink ford escort with the rotiform aerodiscs is currently for sale in the UK

[@FitmentIndustries]

👀👀👀 -Edgar

[@ryanwoods11]

I've been tuned since 20k km, now I'm over 100k km still with stock clutch.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hows it feeling?! Still working smoothly? -Edgar

[@AgroAaronFpv]

Yup, people just don't know how to drive stick that complain about the clutch.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Do you have anything done to it it or whats the move?! -Edgar

[@ryanwoods11]

It's still grabs good, I don't launch it but still drive it fairly hard. I bought a stage 2 dkm clutch when i got my dp and stage 2 tune but haven't had to install it.

[@infadelakainf]

I think the GTI is the conservative tuner. Like you still pull up to a decent job with one

[@FitmentIndustries]

Still have fun and can have some major potential! -Edgar

[@Katiemtz099]

Y’all need to do this for the MK6 Jetta

[@123digshi]

I have a cts catted dp does anyone know what first perfect to it?

[@M54B30_fan]

I work at a vw dealership, the best thing to do is -catless down pipe -catback -wheels -sus Really even with just a muffler gti’s and gli’s are a blast. I had a manual cc almost stage 2’d it but didn’t make sense when i thought about the clutch job

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah, glad to hear someone chime in about stuff! -Edgar

[@petermurray8599]

I am looking for some wheel advice on a mk7 gtd. would a 9.5 inch 19 wheel offset 40 fit on my car? If so would it be able to be used as a Dd

[@FitmentIndustries]

Have you checked out our gallery yet?!

[@Bozzozz]

i bought a 2020 golf 1.4 tsi and have done a resonator and muffler delete and added a forged carbon wing so far. I'm looking to get 18" wheels and then going to lower it 1" and i want to add a GTI diffuser instead of my fake exhaust port looking diffuser lol. Any tips on where i can locate decent stuff to put on the car?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Fitment Industries of course!

[@hangooksaram123]

Hey that’s my car! ✌️(gears and gasoline clip) Still going strong at 190k miles

[@FitmentIndustries]

Snap! 👏🏾👏🏾 what’s your secret? 👀 -Edgar

[@hangooksaram123]

@@FitmentIndustries religious 5k max 6k oil changes and not beating the snot out of the car EVERY time I drive lol

[@mckylecfc]

MK7 GTI DSG IS38 w/Uni2+ . Swaybars improved track days immensely as well as daily driving. 6 yrs in wud do it all again in a heartbeat. smiles per miles can't be beat with this much daily practicality. Dublife✌️

[@FitmentIndustries]

I had a MK4 stage 2+ Uni! Definitely makes a huge performance especially with a street clutch. I miss that thing. Haha -Edgar

[@alejandrobeltran549]

Didn’t have the money for a GTI but needed a new car so I just got a TSI and tbh I want to modify it but it seems hard to find perfect fits for it because everything I look for always says it does not fit my vehicle so now I’m just starting to think if it’s even worth modifying it

[@FitmentIndustries]

Take a look at our gallery! People also modify those. Here’s a link. -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery

[@GOODSATIVA]

I got 18x 8.5 +45 with bc coils on mine but I want to go a bit wider. I need some spacers

[@FitmentIndustries]

How much are you tucking in? Could prob do with a 10-15mm spacer to get more flush! -Edgar

[@GOODSATIVA]

@@FitmentIndustries it's flush but the front rubs a bit I think 10 mm would work mabey need a different tire size

[@MrJoepeps]

10mm front 15 back for flush at 45...

[@GOODSATIVA]

@@MrJoepeps what tire size you running I got 235 40 r18 mps4

[@MrJoepeps]

@@GOODSATIVA ahh thought you had stock.. 225 40 18

[@ThatGuy-vi8ch]

I have a 2019 GTI SE (mk7.5 / manual) modified as such: *Cobb redline carbon fiber intake *ECS Downpipe & exhaust *Apr coil pack and Racing Plugs *Wagner Intercooler *CTS Radiator *Southbend Stage 3 Endurance clutch *Apr Catch Can *ECS Short shift kit *Black forest industries Weighted shift knob *Cobb tuned Stage 2 *Optima Battery *Michelin Sport 4S tires This thing tears it up. Im gonna get a better tune soon as fhe Cobb tune isnt viable after you add too many parts.

[@Juiced]

I own a mk5 rabbit that i plan on getting the fenders professionally rolled and lowered more! overall the car is amazing!!

[@ginger5668]

Just got myself a MK6 GTI, super fun car stock. Can't wait to start my stage 1+ tune.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Anything else done to it or planning to do? -Edgar

[@ginger5668]

@@FitmentIndustries honestly I got it completely stock at 72k miles. I've been looking into coil overs and wheels. Though I don't know what type of build I want to do. Still thinking about what I want to do. This is my first ever manual car along with sports car.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Enjoy it fam! A lot of support for the platform. 🤘🏾🤘🏾 check out our gallery too if you need ideas! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery

[@TheSpanky122]

Sitting in my mk7 watching this 😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeeee, is it up on our gallery doe?! 👀👀👀 -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@tylermalm8943]

I’ve been looking for rotiform tmb wheels for awhile now but they’re nearly impossible to find a decent set of. 😢

[@FitmentIndustries]

Yeah it’s hard to find anything currently, but we have a decent selection if you take a look! 🤘🏾 -Edgar

[@juliannunez8430]

How about a video on the Acura TSX? It also had a wagon model!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Wagon will ALWAYS be life. ❤️ -Edgar

[@xthedani7533]

Should I get a manual or DSG GTI? Which clutch of them can handle more torque ?

[@FitmentIndustries]

For more torque/power and such DSG, but for more FUN the manual 👀 -Edgar

[@jsdhillon6134]

DSG is better for power

[@justinmeyer5904]

As a DSG owner I would get the DSG, they can handle a ton of torque and with a transmission tune shift way faster than the manual can

[@clutchthepearls3062]

DSG is a beast with a tune. I'm Stage 2 with EQT and their DSG tune and it's perfect. Aftermarket manual clutches on these can be hit or miss and the "best one" depends on your needs. If you never want to go above a Stage 2, you can make a TTRS clutch work for a stock like driving experience. Otherwise you're swapping to single mass flywheel life and you're gonna have to deal with some driveline chatter. Plus you run a higher risk of thrust bearing wear with aftermarket clutches. I won't blame anyone for getting a manual MK7, but it's simply a case of choosing one of the best affordable automatic in the world that takes to mods easily or a wholly mediocre manual that needs some work to handle mods. I daily my DSG and I'm looking for a manual weekend car. Best of both worlds.

[@rodriguezsax]

A southbend stage 2 or 3 clutch will handle whatever you'd like to do, last a long time, and be easy to daily drive. I've heard nothing but horror stories about the "weak manuals" and "faster dsg" but I smile from ear to ear every time I rip through the canyons in my 6mt GTI. No complaints here. The DSG is amazing but I enjoy rowing my own gears. To each their own, we're lucky to have so many options.

[@Canzipwni]

How much of this advice applies to the mk7 golf R?

[@deanmarr785]

100%

[@patrickmike2524]

I put white Fifteen52 Integrales on mine

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah! How ya liking them? Have you added it to our gallery for us to check out? If not you should so we can check it out! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@ahmadmorrow2749]

Can you do the s550 Mustang gt?

[@camn9851]

I would HIGHLY recommend getting a stub tool to assist with installing wheels. Though not impossible to install wheels without them, it cuts out a ridiculous amount of hassle.

[@FitmentIndustries]

I STILL need to get one of these, brb about to order one right now. -Edgar

[@Osprey1994]

If you are looking for common issues check out the video from FCP Euro. There's a lot more than what he listed here and if you are unlucky or modded you might run into some of the stuff I did before you even pass 60k miles. They aren't cheap repairs and this is speaking from the perspective of a year or so ago when labor prices weren't as high as they are now. I like the car but after I sell it I will not buy another German car unless I'm making a significant amount more than I do now (well actually I make almost nothing now because I left my old job for a multitude of reasons).

[@bravosava]

All season on a gti is a pretty shit recommending tbh. My opinion is that all season sucks in all seasons. PS4s or something in that range is a must with a gti.

[@Televisionman4lyf]

Please do a video on the Nissan NX2000.

[@TheLivingMystic]

Any suggestions on mk6?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Yeah! Check ou the gallery for some builds on there homie. We have plenty of choies for anyone looking! 🌪🌪🌪 heres a link. -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery?sort=yno

[@evancorey3814]

Very well put together video.

[@nacerrrr4517]

I swear I just decided to buy one and you just posted this video

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hi 🙂 we’re here to help! -Edgar

[@danbeer4452]

Before you mod your Focus ST or RS?

[@stevenwhitten4873]

please do a jetta sportwagon tdi video

[@MoistCrack]

I put Rotiform FLG on my mk7. Looks quite nice if i say so myself 😆

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah! Do you have your car on our gallery at all?! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@MoistCrack]

@@FitmentIndustries not yet haha. My car isn't worthy enough yet

[@michaelelliott3559]

I love mine but the door panels rattle all the time when music is playing no matter the genre at about 1/3 volume

[@FitmentIndustries]

Oofff. Pros and cons to every platform! -Edgar

[@rodriguezsax]

Try replacing the clips wherever you hear it rattling. I went through and installed an entire SQ-style system in my car and nothing rattles whatsoever. I didn't use any sound deadening or anything, just the stock door panels with a couple new clips in a few places.

[@wolfaja755]

I have a mk6 gti and I was looking at the König Ampliform but I decided that the Neuspeed rse12 was a better option for a few reasons. The first is that the rse12 are lighter this less rotational mass. The second is that the rse12 have a bore size of 57.1 which directly matches with the gti so I don’t have to do any extra stuff for them to work and won’t have to deal with vibrations. I wish you guys sold Neuspeed because they make more direct matches with Volkswagen and Audi vehicles than a lot of other brands.

[@joshm8936]

I believe they now carry some Neuspeed wheels.

[@1iar]

Is there a "Don't Modify Your GTI" shirt? I modified mine but I love that image. It would make a cool, ironic shirt.

[@1iar]

I just found your website and GEAR store. No shirt. Do it!

[@andrewx2047]

How about some OZ wheels instead?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Im a fan of OZ! Depends on which ones tho. 👀-Edgar

[@SPLICER21PS3]

PSA: Do NOT trust those Cobb OTS tunes, or the majority of FREE ones out there. They've been known to blow some motors. Spend the 150-200 bucks for a proper one, just a simple "stage 1" will net you nearly 300whp in a lot of cases and around 350lb/ft at the wheels.

[@FitmentIndustries]

This is good to know! -Edgar

[@hendawg3048]

What proper tune is 150-200 bucks?? lol

[@SPLICER21PS3]

@@hendawg3048 proper for an OTS, I should say. Companies develop their tunes with a shop car and can mass market the same file for cheaper. They also benefit from the large amounts of input and feedback they get from their customer base. The tolerances of these motors are known to be very consistent from one to another, making it fairly safe to grab a well-developed OTS file and slap it on your car. Of course, there's different requirements for each stage and often times there will be different files for that stage (such as if you have an upgraded HPFP vs. Stock for a Stage 2 file), but unless you're going big turbo a custom tune really isn't all that necessary with these cars unless you're tuning for something specific like MPI or WMI. A couple reputable companies would be Equilibrium Tuning, Integrated Engineering, APR, as well as others.

[@hendawg3048]

@@SPLICER21PS3 Thats a lot of words just to say custom tune..Thx

[@SPLICER21PS3]

@@hendawg3048 Not what I said at all, but ok. Sorry for trying to be comprehensive. Lemme slow it down: go to site, check boxes for any major modifications you might have (i.e. HPFP), click order, then expect your tune within a couple days. Not custom, no logs or dyno time. Hope it helps.

[@seanryan2666]

I’m made 18x10 et10 with 4 inch lips to fit stock body on my mk7R if anyone wants to know a more aggressive spec

[@FitmentIndustries]

YOOOO WHAT?! Do you have that bad boy on the gallery!? I need to see this! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@midasrepublic6943]

Can you talk about the veloster n next

[@FitmentIndustries]

Anything specific you want to know about the N fam? -Edgar

[@midasrepublic6943]

@@FitmentIndustries yeah can you talk about wheel options

[@BlokHed75]

From everything I've heard and read most of the issues with water pumps and the leaky sun roof came in the 2015 model year cars. I've heard very few issues with the newer models

[@FitmentIndustries]

This is good to hear! Do you have one yourself? Or just research? -Edgar

[@spookyspecial8668]

My 2017 GTI is actually in the shop right now for a replacement sunroof. They told me it was cracked; not sure how common this is but I’m without my car for the next 3-4 weeks.

[@BlokHed75]

@@FitmentIndustries I have a 2016 GTI Autobahn that I bought last July. The only issue I've had with it is when I use Bluetooth it shows the name of the prior song as the one currently playing

[@hendawg3048]

2016 Autobahn w leaky sunroof…been told frame is plastic n cracks after time…

[@joshm8936]

I kinda read the same. I have a 2018 and none of those issues so far

[@tylerbabos6625]

What about the most iconic gti, the mk4?

[@FitmentIndustries]

I would say so! Have owned 3 myself personally. 😅 -Edgar

[@yeeterskeeter6565]

VW Tiguan next

[@blurz4418]

You guys never fail to dissapoint

[@FitmentIndustries]

How do you like your Mac n Cheese? -Edgar

[@tylerwesley704]

Lol what! Just bought mine yesterday that’s crazy 🤣

[@FitmentIndustries]

How ya liking it so far?! -Edgar

[@tylerwesley704]

@@FitmentIndustries love it 💪

[@FitmentIndustries]

Any plans for it yet?! Or just getting comfortable with it? -Edgar

[@deanmarr785]

You did not mention the Golf R turbo is a direct bolton that gives near 400hp factory power.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Slowly learning things! -Edgar

[@deanmarr785]

@@FitmentIndustries I'm sure you guys knew that. Keep up the great content!

[@andrewx2047]

@@deanmarr785 Not necessarily more like 360, on 93

[@deanmarr785]

@@andrewx2047 mine is at 365 whp. Need corn to hit 400hp.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

@@deanmarr785 Yeah an is38 on e30 should be right around the 390-400whp mark.

[@craiplayz]

Mk7 gti is my dream car

[@benmoores4109]

Miss my mk7 GTD, never got to modify it unfortunately. Great car though

[@FitmentIndustries]

Why not?! -Edgar

[@benmoores4109]

@@FitmentIndustries I did buy an air setup for it but then life got in the way and I had to sell it. 😪 Great video BTW! Keep these coming 😀

[@traceswann7054]

Why'd this video have to come out the day before I get my bonus lol. Now I want car parts for my GTI

[@FitmentIndustries]

Lets gooooo! 😤😤😤Time to party dawg. haha -Edgar

[@AgroAaronFpv]

Coils and corner balance go together, why doesn't anyone talk about this?

[@ThatIndigoStoner]

2:31 / 8:48 it's JP95 dubs instead of "clubs" to anybody wanting to check out the sunroof video. Link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4qxqaaajcSCrq8

[@mohammedkalaidji8766]

What about the passat? Can it get a vid too 🥺?

[@FitmentIndustries]

😁😁😁 -Edgar

[@clutchthepearls3062]

Daily drive a 2020 GTI that's Stage 2 EQT tuned on Ampliforms lol. Video is pretty much spot on, except APR is overrated. There's nothing they sell anymore that another company doesn't offer a better version of, usually at a lower price. They don't sell downpipes or Stage 2 tunes anymore either. Also the AP is great, but use it to get another company's tune (like EQT) don't run Cobb's tunes. They're pretty mediocre and like to knock. MAPerformance isn't a popular company with MK7s. CTS and ARM downpipes are popular cheap options while IE and Trackslag are popular more premium downpipes. Intakes are a waste. Only buy one if you want choo-choo noises. Lastly a rear sway bar is the best upgrade for any FWD hot hatch. Get that back end rotating.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying it fam 🙂 any other plans for it? If you haven’t already do, make sure to add it to the gallery and show it off! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@deanmarr785]

Disagree with the APR statement. Their Intercoolers, downpipes, coil packs, Catch Cans, are all the industry best. Their cold air intake does suck though. I'm on an EQT tune now, but I loved my APR stage 1&2 tunes. Zero check engine lights. The same cannot be said about my EQT experience.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

@@deanmarr785 They don't make downpipes anymore and coil packs are worthless. OEM is best. DO88 is the favorite intercooler. Catch can is about the only thing they actually do the best. Everything else you can get just as good or better elsewhere, often for less money. Their tunes are fine. If you're getting a CEL on EQT you probably need to use better gas. I get knock with Kroger gas, none when I got to Shell. That's the price of having a more aggressive tune.

[@deanmarr785]

@@clutchthepearls3062 Please spare me your advice. You could not be more wrong about the intercooler and coil packs. I'm one of the lucky guys that has an APR downpipe. Please don't diagnose my tune issues over the internet. You know nothing about my setup or car. You have had your car a whole year and are telling me what is wrong? Run along now and mind your own business.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

@@deanmarr785 What a tool. Even your own tuner recommends stock coils, but nah...you're too smart for that. I look forward to you blowing your engine.

[@jairomoreno5270]

Would this rules apply to a mk7 TDI?????!

[@FitmentIndustries]

It could yes! Not all of it, but a bunch of stuff. -Edgar

[@zwrexks9268]

Such a clutch video I recently purchased my mk7 and have been looking for a guide to follow and this Litteraly is such a blessing for me 🙏

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad we can help fam! Is there anything you plan on doing or wanting to do with it? -Edgar

[@joechapmanmechanic]

Not the ea888 it’s the ea triple 8

[@Kisame.Hoshigaki]

MK7 GANGGGGG!

[@FitmentIndustries]

🤌🤌🤌 for sure a fun car! -Edgar

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

380WHP in mine and no regrets......yet lol

[@vaughn123]

What about the mk6

[@FitmentIndustries]

Besides it being bubbly, you can always do something similar! Anything specific you're wanting to do? -Edgar

[@AaronHalpin]

What about it? The MK6 is also a good car but has a few other quirks to look for. The body panels are a little thinner on the MK6 which means that proper fitment is going to be a little more important so you do not damage your wheel wells. The MK6 also has the ea888.1 engine, not the ea888.3. The Gen 1 engine was known early on to have timing chain issues due to the tensioner. If you buy (or have bought) a MK6 GTI...have someone inspect the tensioner to make sure it was replaced with the revised version. Aside from that...everything else is about the same, and there are still a lot of performance parts available for the Gen 1 2.0T engine.

[@guitargeometry]

modified mk7s are fast

[@YungSheerCold]

Don't sleep on a front sway bar! The rear sway bar upgrade is great, but the front does wonders as well. If you own an early model non-performance package gti consider an lsd! The two bars and the lsd do some crazy work for me at the track whether stock power or tuned.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Front sway bar def makes a difference! -Edgar

[@FLK69420]

WHY NO EQT - "every fast mk7 owner"

[@TheWillYT]

Tsi gang

[@FitmentIndustries]

😈😈😈 -Edgar

[@TheWillYT]

@@FitmentIndustries 😮‍💨

[@902_Nick]

Replacing them diamond stich seat for aftermarket should be a crime

[@FitmentIndustries]

A lot of good OEM seats usually.

[@xyoloyetix3038]

Watch out for timing chains in this car. The easier year mk7 have a outdated timing chain tensioner that likes to fail. That fails you jump time and your piston and valves kiss! Not good!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Facts

[@J-Rock-qn4jj]

Love my GTI!

[@FitmentIndustries]

I miss mine sometimes! What do you have all done to yours? -Edgar

[@danielbrito726]

Do a mk6

[@heroichitsuji]

Alright let’s see what applies to my diesel :)

[@samp9677]

whys there footage of a golf r when this is for the gti..... lol