Stage 2 GTI after 2 years

[@bellotmehdi]

I agree with you regarding the Manual vs DSG. I have a 2017 GTI Manual and I love it. I know DSG is faster but I don't care. Rowing your own gears never gets old. I have kept my GTI stock because I want to retain the value of the car, and to avoid any unnecessary mechanical problems that are know to happen to tuned cars.

[@Extended.Stickz]

Hell yeah brother! I could promise you that the car is totally different tuned, I love it. However I could also promise you there will be plenty of problems once tuned 😂 . So you right!!

[@rambow70]

There are a ton of people on stage 1/2 tunes with pump gas with zero issues going up to 120k+ miles. The engines and transmissions in these cars are really strong and don't typically have problems even on a tuned car. I think OP had an issue with his injectors since he was running e85 which requires a much higher duty cycle on the injectors than pump gas. Also if he has an issue with his head gasket it could be because the e85 tune might be making more power than his intercooler can handle since the e85 tunes are quite a bit more powerful than the pump gas tunes. It also looks like he lives in a pretty hot climate.

[@melnickson3657]

keep making vids bro❤, mk7 platform ain’t covered much in youtube

[@Extended.Stickz]

Appreciate you bro! Gonna try my best to stay as consistent as I can!

[@rootsmanuva82]

White smoke sounds like evap vapors being recirculated into the combustion chamber when they bypass the PCV system under high load (or something to that effect). An oil catch can solves this problem (along with carbon buildup etc). I don’t have a setup on my GTI but it’s on my to do list.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Another words it’s likely not as scary as you think. Head gasket wouldn’t cause intermittent smoke and neither would a turbo. Gut says PCV related 👍

[@RSXengineering]

It is very common for 2018+ GTI/Rs to have this problem.

[@carswithkaro]

Keep it up my bro we're gonna see you at the top

[@Extended.Stickz]

Appreciate you!

[@imranscarvideos]

My guess is there’s probably a hairpin leak/crack in the headgasket. Maybe if you’ve over-pushed the car on a hot day, or running too much power without things like a larger intercooler. A good way to know is if you start having spark plug issues down the road

[@Extended.Stickz]

Thanks for the help..

[@imranscarvideos]

Damn did it end up being the issue? This exact thing happened to me when I had my 10th gen civic si. I know it’s a different car but could possibly be the same scenario

[@chrisscrossed7049]

I have a mk8 gti 2022. It’s been a year since I owned it, and Cobb have been MIA with their tunes for current gen GTIs

[@asdasadaddaa]

Man I have a stock mk8 but your mk7 just seems so much more fun to drive

[@Extended.Stickz]

Hey man you can’t compare tuned vs stock. I’m sure stock vs stock that mk8 a beast.

[@justinlafollett9001]

@@Extended.Stickz I will confirm that the MK8 is a beast stock vs stock they made a lot of solid improvements.

[@noahk9217]

Go get an APR stage 1 tune and you'll change your mind

[@justinlafollett9001]

@@noahk9217 that nice huh?

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@justinlafollett9001 pretty sure apr stopped making there downpipes, and tunes for gtis and r’s

[@JacesOwnWorld]

As a 2017 MK7 GTI 6spd owner, that is the original owner, and currently has 151k miles on the ODO, let me give you my $0.02 on your car, and possibly why you are having those issues. It’s most likely due to your pops/crackles tune. I noticed you have it, and for you to have those issues at 30k miles, that is not normal unless you run it constantly with the pops/crackles. You might think I’m wrong, and you have every right to think that, as I’m not a mechanic, but my three other friends who thought the same when I told them to be careful with their pops/crackles tunes, but now have blown motors, and need complete engine rebuilds, thought the same too. Two of them were on EQT tunes, and the other was on a Sneeky tune. I have 151k original miles on it. I have been tuned since 1500 miles. I went from Eurodyne Stage 1 at 1500 miles, to Eurodyne Stage 2 at 3000 miles, then blew my IS20 at 45k miles, went IS38 on Eurodyne IS38 tune, that IS38 blew on the first pull (most likely due to oil buildup from previous IS20 failure), replaced it with new IS38, and shop bent a fin on install, replaced that with EQT Vortex hybrid (46k miles on car), which ended up having a weak wastegate arm that bent, then replaced that with a new IS38 (48k miles on car at this time), and went custom tuned through Frank Mabo. I have been running this IS38 turbo since then (so now over 100k miles on this turbo) with zero issues! I have never ran it with a pops/crackle tune, and have only ran it with custom 91oct and 87oct tunes (custom tuned to match the fuel octane)(I drive a lot for work so I wanted a cheaper 87oct file to use for work). Like I said, zero issues! My tunes are also conservative, meaning, I’m not pushing max power like so many of you guys do. While my three other friends who have blown motors, didn’t even have 80k miles on their cars! So, long story short, if your engine isn’t already f’ed, I would get rid of your pops/crackles tune, and get custom tuned. As far as the manual is concerned, I have lots of videos on my KZbin channel about this, but I’m now on my 5th clutch. The manual has a weak point, and it’s the TOB/slave. If yours hasn’t failed yet, be thankful, but I’m sure as time goes on, it’s going to become an expensive task to keep the manual working reliably. If I did it over again, I would’ve bought DSG, and this is coming from someone who has never owned an automatic car in his life (almost 42 years old).

[@jacobkeller6768]

What’s your thought on someone like me I’m running an eqt ots stage 2 for 91 octane I have pops and bangs in sport mode only and I rarely use them

[@TIM612826]

Nice 1 dude I have both a gti and a R both are manual! No regrets dsg maybe quicker but 💤 to drive. Nice vlog 👍❤ from Wales UK

[@KrazyK-ck2bp]

Yo i gotta say, gti's rock af im a s4 guy but jesus christ golf r and gti wow just wow so fun to drive i don't think people understand.

[@2_2_4_3]

Im still stock, only FBO. Its quick, i know getting a tune would be nice for the crackle bangs and power but im weary of having to upgrade my clutch. 😮‍💨

[@CaptainShake_NA]

I have a Golf R 2016 7.5, the GTI and R are around the same price here (UK), In my opinion, I would have preferred to have spent the money on the R with 4 wheel drive rather than front, but still nice and quick.

[@Extended.Stickz]

Yeah I really want that 4 wheel drive :)

[@radagilliam3692]

Manual Ftw, I have '13 GLI 6spd. Fun as hell to drive after I put in new turbo...

[@MrArthur291]

Amazing content bro

[@lucas_ST3]

Really want one of these

[@benzolive8842]

6 speed gang 💪

[@yushanohMK5]

My favorite since 10 years ago is still Mk4 R32 due to availability in my country (almost impossible to get) I settled with polo mk5.

[@herschelsinglee]

Iridium spark pugs doesn't need to be replaced every 8000 miles. They last between 40-50k miles. The smoke you're referring to is from the PCV. Replace it with a later revision number.

[@Extended.Stickz]

I’ve had issues with spark plugs going out. I’m gonna take a look into the PCV system. How are you so sure it is the pcv ?

[@herschelsinglee]

@@Extended.Stickz I had the same issue with the smoking & oil usage on my MK6 GTI & replacing the PCV fixed it.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@Extended.Stickz check your compression before you start spending money on parts these guys are telling you. Compression will tell you if your motor is good or not. If you are having issues with spark plugs going out, that is not a good sign unfortunately.

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@JacesOwnWorld I had a compression check like 8 months ago, they said it was good. The smoking out the exhaust was still occurring then as it is now, so I think it is the PCV.

[@wuerogonzalez760]

The white smoke might be oil build up or a bad turbo seal causing oil to leak so it comes out the exhaust white a catch can sometimes can fix the issue.

[@nishichanANI]

White smoke? Thats most likely to be oil burning right there, replace your PCV Valve and install a BMS Oil Catch Can, is the best out there 100% and preventing oil getting into your intake and puffing white smoke randomly

[@Lowkey_DeAndre]

I have a CTS catch can works good definetly worth the money

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Not unless his engine is already f’ed. PCV could be the cause, but there are many other things that can cause it

[@justinlafollett9001]

@@JacesOwnWorld yeah just a matter of how long it’s been left untreated to this point.

[@gael8219]

love the car bro dream car for sure

[@Extended.Stickz]

Thank you!

[@christophermaldonadopr]

Subscribed 🔥 Keep doing your videos

[@Vulcankrypto21]

Also the white smoke issue check your pcv valve I replaced mine after having a plume of white smoke behind me after getting on it one time hasn’t done it since I replaced mine

[@Extended.Stickz]

Okay cool, is it a hard install?

[@Vulcankrypto21]

@@Extended.Stickz not and just the pcv hose can be a little tricky but that’s bout it

[@Vulcankrypto21]

It’s like 6 T30 screws hand tight

[@b3wavy573]

Keep pushing out content 💪🏾

[@Extended.Stickz]

Need ideas....

[@melnickson3657]

@@Extended.Stickz PCH cruise, 10 things you love/hate, dyno day, more canyon driving, day in the life

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@melnickson3657 I was thinking PCH

[@Robinvdzz]

The white smoke is probally the condensation left in your exhaust i have the same with my 206 GTI

[@Extended.Stickz]

Shit I hope so🤞

[@Suppress0r]

@@Extended.Stickz definitly condensation, ive had two mk7s and it was like that

[@micaiahreese]

Was slightly concerned when I saw you pull into that car wash lmao

[@Extended.Stickz]

Touch less baby

[@bob1212ful]

im stage 2+ 2020 gti. white smoke only on start up during summer. then goes away just built up blow by or condensation build up.

[@BrunoSilva0803]

About the white smoke Im not sure what it could be, you can check the turbo cause there known to go out. The head gasket isn't known to go on these. I'm also stage 2 but 93 EQT, and you could've had an issue with your injectors because of E85, how long have you ran E for? Nice build btw its clean man!

[@Extended.Stickz]

Hell yeah man! I’ve been running full e85 for a while now, I wanna say a year or so, maybe less maybe more. But even before that I ran e30 for a while. Yeah I don’t think it’s the head gasket because the car runs and drives great. Not too sure what it is

[@BrunoSilva0803]

@@Extended.Stickz Join facebook forms if you haven't, they'll help you out! I only know so much lmao but i try to help out where i can

[@preetghuman92]

Hallo bro have you ever had a gear shifting problem on high rpm while racing?

[@EdgarGomez-g4t]

What exhaust is that? Love the sound? Do I need a tune for those pops and bangs ?

[@Extended.Stickz]

It is a CTS tuning catless downpipe to a stock catback with no muffler. Yes you do need a tune for pops and bangs. Check out my full mod list video I have posted, I explain everything :)

[@Pablanguillas]

I hope one day i get to buy a car like this, but idek if they will even exist 😢. Also, what are your thoughts on GTI vs R

[@Extended.Stickz]

R has stronger internals, bigger turbo, all wheel drive. The main take away from all that is the all wheel drive system. You can upgrade internals and turbos pretty easy. But that all wheel drive is definitely effective. Gti more for rolls, R you can take to the drag and get rolls.

[@KJ-qh9ss]

Do you regret not going is38 after all this time?

[@luckyhands4995]

I have an is38 2019 gli autobahn MT, and yeah its funny that no one knows about the ea888.3,it fuckn hauls. Im certainly not king of the streets lol, but it runs 11's. ppl are always surprised when they get shit on

[@Extended.Stickz]

Definitely at the top of the list of 4banger engines.

[@notDestroyer]

Considering going Stage 2 with my Mk7 Golf R, and was wondering if the pops and bangs on your car are only in sport mode or constant? I want explosions too but don’t want it 24/7 blowing up when I’m driving in my neighborhood at 12AM. LMK

[@Extended.Stickz]

U can chose the option of sport or not with eqt tuning and most tuners. I can turn mine on and off.

[@theSYED10]

@@Extended.Stickz Are you saying you can turn it off completely? The burbles in these videos seem to be a little too much for me sometimes but I'd totally get it if I can turn it off. How does that work?

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@theSYED10 You can turn them on and off.

[@bigsha_FA]

Nice

[@evan_mart5314]

what is your average mpg? I really want to sell my 4runner for one!

[@Extended.Stickz]

Honestly not too sure, but I can promise u that once u start tuning the car gas goes down like crazy. Especially when ur on e85

[@evan_mart5314]

@@Extended.Stickz reliability wise, would it be dumb for me to sell my 4runner?

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@evan_mart5314 depends my man, do you want to tune the car or leave it stock. Tuned you will have some issues, but that’s how it goes. You pay to play. Nothing crazy however

[@AustinRunsWithFire]

how do you have a stage two in California?? How do you pass emissions?

[@Extended.Stickz]

I haven’t taken it in as of yet.

[@gamerbros3]

with the stage 1 cobb premap tune did u need a new clutch? and did u get a cel?

[@Extended.Stickz]

No i did not need a new clutch for the off the shelf Cobb maps. No I did not get a cel from what I remember.

[@gamerbros3]

@@Extended.Stickz dope, I’m thinking of getting a Cobb accessport for my mk7 manual too, but just staying stage 1 with a pre map. Do u recommend stage 1?

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@gamerbros3 I suggest you get the accessport and use the off the shelf map until you can get a stage 1 map from a place like eqt tuning. You can message them and let them know you want to keep your stock clutch and they will send you a tune that will abide by that request. You dont want to be running the off the shelf map from cobb for too long. They are not the best, you want to have a tune from a tuner like eqt tuning. hope that helps!

[@kawzx777]

15 gti stg2 w/ 300cell cat. Its running rich which is producing the WORST exhaust smell. I was thinking it is the fuel pressure regulator but listening 2 u myb its Injectors? Did u notice a worse smell w/ bad injectors?

[@Extended.Stickz]

I do notice a smell but it’s kinda sweet. I think mine is a coolant smell. As for the injectors I’m not too sure if the car changed when it happened.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

For you to have that much of an exhaust smell, and to be running rich, while having a 300cell cat, is not normal. It could be your injectors. It could be your tune. It could be your MAP, CPS, coils, exhaust leak, etc. It could be a lot of things! I would get it checked out by a shop. $100-150 diagnosing fee is nothing.

[@ThatBlack7.5]

If you were to get rid of the car for someone else would you go for the new gen mk8?

[@Extended.Stickz]

Honestly probably not, I have seen some pretty sick mk8 builds. However I think my next car is gonna have to have a b58. Probably a Supra. But I might keep the gti for a while and big turbo her.

[@ThatBlack7.5]

@@Extended.Stickz nice can't argue with that ik I want mynnext build to be an mk8 after my shortlived mk7 build

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@ThatBlack7.5 yeah man those mk8 are super sick. The only reason I won’t go with it is because of power goals.

[@ThatBlack7.5]

@@Extended.Stickz for me personally I would go with an R but but the price of an old r is the same as a new gti and I'm just waiting for tuning companies to come out with the tune for the R turbos for the Mk8 specifically waiting for eqt to have their tunes

[@Extended.Stickz]

@@ThatBlack7.5 I feel that

[@huntersuchland7241]

I had the same issue with white smoke randomly coming out the back during hard pulls. Was weird because it didn't happen all the time, just here and there. Ended up replacing my PCV valve and I haven't had the issue since then, and it's been like 8 months

[@Extended.Stickz]

Yeah everybody has been telling me to replace that. I gotta do it, I’m jus broke rn Lmaoo

[@nickurena1710]

You're scratching your paint going to a car wash like that. Take the time and wash your own ride

[@Extended.Stickz]

Nothing touched the car except water and soap. It is a touchless car wash :)

[@melnickson3657]

first

[@Vulcankrypto21]

Be careful buying these used I’ve fixed most the issues I had started occurring around 100k

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

30,000 miles? you better not be discussing reliability and durability! Discuss this when you are past 120K miles on a german car.

[@Extended.Stickz]

Its 30,000 miles on a tuned car running on e85. Its not stock, at all :)

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@Extended.Stickz Jorlanjm is correct bud. I’ve been tuned since 1500 miles, and now have 151k miles on my MK7 GTI, original owner. You only having 30k tuned miles, is not a big deal. And you have had some issues that are not common on 30k mile MK7 GTI’s. I have a video on my channel that discusses my GTI’s reliability at 100k miles, just about all of them tuned. Check it out if you want