Top 5: BIGGEST Ownership Dislikes Golf GTI

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Here are the top 5 worse things I hate about my mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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[@david116kool]

for me the fwd is fun nothing like coming out a a bend in 2nd stomping the gas and ripping the tires off so fun

[@MatthewMonaco17]

I guess you've never drove rwd then 🤣

[@david116kool]

@@MatthewMonaco17 my first car was rwd ton of fun but I'm from a place that has snow so fwd is more practical hense why I drive a gti now

[@MatthewMonaco17]

@@david116kool me too I have a 2015 gti, but a couple a sandbags and good set of winter tires.. I live in Canada so I'd know all about the snow❄

[@david116kool]

@@MatthewMonaco17 my first car was a rx8 dident really have the power to spin the tires coming out of bends but my stage 2 gti dose lol

[@jaceneholmes8088]

Same bro

[@roboticvenom1935]

I have never seen a car's intake sound change SO much with a cold air intake, when I installed one on mine the difference was huge. Way bigger then on a civic si, wrx, or any other car I've seen and idrk why

[@caffina5882]

Dude you should've seen my Saab when I went from stock to a intake. It was SO loud. A lot louder then this. I loved it.

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@caffina5882 must've been choked up! Love those Saab turbos, a neighbor of mine used to own a yellow viggen.. grail!

[@HaydenCroix]

Even though I opted for the DSG I love seeing you row gears like a pro and when hitting your runs!

[@doloresberry3144]

Can't go wrong with either transmission in the GTIs!

[@idkdev2437]

another banger,good to see your doing well homie!

[@jaredriley1326]

I don’t have a mk7/7.5 gti but I sure do love my mk6 tdi, full bolt on stage 2 Malone tune besides an intercooler, I know it’s a tdi but it’s got just about 200hp and 350+tq now and it is so much fun, big turbo coming soon, shooting for 300whp 450+tq. Definitely love the gti tho Jewels, it’s looking good and I love that your out there hanging with the big boys🤝

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

Holy shit keepin up with that vette! Till about 140 🤷‍♂️🤣still crazy impressive.

[@treeeyn5721]

Great Quality Video As Always 💯

[@litehousekid1]

On my mk7 2015 list would be the MIB1 CarPlay-less headunit, definitely clutch, quietnesses, taillights, & wheel bolts instead of studs, and Jack points

[@carlow_fc1]

Love your MK7.5 I wish there was actual fast GTI near me instead of ricey bbs rep wheels and pop and bangs at every light. Hopefully I can make my MK6 as fast as your MK7.5

[@khronokraze]

Although I've owned a Mk4 R32 for quite a while. I took a break from cars I'd be tempted to mod and just drove "normal" cars for a good while. It was SO relaxing to let my guard down and not give a crap where I parked or what roads and driveways I would have to negotiate. But then,I recently got back into VW with a 2021 Mk7.5 GTI SE. It is quite a departure from my Mk4 in many ways. Keep in mind I'm sort of new newb to these latest gen GTIs, so perhaps my knowledge and experience is lacking. That being said, I think what I find most different, not sure I'd say it's a straight out disappointment, is that it seemed far easier to mod and cross mingle parts between all the years of Mk4s compared to say these Mk7/7.5s. These new VWs are much more tech/software orientated for one. You can't just plug and play certain seemingly easy mods. Looks like you need to get into some coding to make a number of mods work. Didn't have to do all that in my Mk4. And, I probably didn't do my homework before buying the 2021 Mk7.5. But, I didn't realize there are seemingly more technical limitations in the last outgoing gen of Mk7.5s compared to the earlier Mk7s. I mean changing aftermarket headlights and taillights is extremely limited is what I found. What also annoys me is they say on sticker the Performance Monitoring is an option, yet, it's disabled. See dealer. When, if ever, are they going to get that software upgrade so I can get the digital boost gauge and g force monitor, etc...? Yes, I hear it's not exactly accurate and those digital gauge displays are mostly a gimmick. But, still, I really can't comprehend why they say it's supposed to have it yet they disabled it .. or rather it was never installed. It's a gimmick I think would still be cool and nice to have as previous Mk7s had them. Idk, I feel the core years for the Mk7s we're the Mk7s between 2017-2019. I think they may have cleaned up some of the earlier Mk7 issues yet didn't omit or limit certain features like they did in the later 2020-2021 Mk7.5s. And, I think majority of mods and aftermarket options are catered to the pre-2020/2021 Mk7s and the later models just don't have the support and compatibility of the earlier model years of the Mk7s. Take for instance MANY of the OBEeleven features just don't seem to work or aren't even available for the later Mk7.5s... which, honestly, was an early and fast waste of about $120 or so I found out. And, since it's an outgoing gen, I doubt there will be any further support and development for the Mk7.5s. what is out and most available are seemingly for the Mk7s mostly. The Mk8's are out, or slowly coming out, so that's where the focus will be moving forward. You should know, when looking for a new car, I wanted to keep it simple and get a very good car I could be quite content with AS IS. So, I bought the 2021 Mk7.5 GTI. Because of the seemingly lack of support for the Mk7.5s, I think I basically got what I thought I wanted. I do feel my options, if I wanted to excercised them, are more limited than if I had bought an older 2017-2019 Mk7. I am being much more picky about spending money on the GTI these days. I'm not into performance mods too much. I don't have driving situation where I need more than what comes stock which is actually plenty fun for me. The one thing I think I can and would like to get some day are lowering the car and a nice set of 19s. I think around $7-8k, having a nice profile and stance would go the longest way for my further enjoyment of the car. I figure about $2-3k on good coilovers suspension and all the work to set it up right. And, around $5k on perfect custom made wheels + tires that will fit perfectly.

[@tredfxman]

After this essay we understand you need an air ride in your life! 😄

[@boostedbub217]

sheesh another banger video dude!

[@JewelCity1]

Thanks for watching

[@shannonmcatee9610]

Sneaky electrical problems have been my only issues, 2017

[@SonyFoLife]

To disable traction control on 7.5GTI PP VCDS mod abs brakes->long coding-> byte 29 [09] to [07] Abs brakes-> security code 10505-> adaptations -> expanded electronic differential lock [standard] to [not activated] Works on most but not all 7.5s. confirmed working on my 19 SE PP LP DSG GTI

[@SonyFoLife]

Note that this effectively disables controlled launches. Launch mode will activate but you will do big burnouts

[@CorleoneFam07]

It's criminal that you don't get the full LED taillights in your country.

[@jasonwu2758]

So right about you can't replace a manual. Recently, traded in a 08 Polo GTI Manual to a 14 Golf GTI DSG and I smile more in the Polo. Both Stage 1 and drop in air filter. Is the induction noise all just that or + BOV. Man your wheels and offset are perfect. Details please! Great stuff mate!

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Dsg is faster, but i feel u bout a manual. A spulen bleeder block will make u happy. And direct injection clogs your valves. Get a diesel geek skid plate, will save your engine. Love my mark4 r32.

[@youtubejunkie8053]

The mk6 was the last raw GTI, ESC all the off, no fake engine noises, and less “safety features”

[@jimsc2009]

Only reason why I went Audi is that I get awd with my A3 and have the same engine. Sucks they don’t make them with a manual but the dsg is a blast and makes insane sounds

[@adhizzle9985]

No short shift kit? What about a GFB diverter valve upgrade? My CAI + DV + Catback Remus 65 exhaust already sound amazing. Had a chinese downpipe & it was horrible, might go with 42 industries DP. Those people cracking their oil pans running stock height? I'm going to have to say no, if you're going that low get a skid plate at least? I'm at 2" and haven't had any issues yet. Kind of low for me so I'm going with 1.25" drop with euro springs.

[@bkroko]

As for the plastic oil pan, one time I ran over a fucking ladder on the freeway and managed to only leave a scratch on the oil pan and a massive gouge in the subframe. I got lucky for sure.

[@evan5679clips]

glad your car is fine but that’s hilarious why was there a ladder

[@modernbassheads5051]

Was this in Florida on i95? Lmfao my co worker lost a ladder on the highway about a year or 2 ago

[@bkroko]

@@modernbassheads5051 nah i5 in socal

[@modernbassheads5051]

@@bkroko so I’m gonna pick up one of these cars this weekend, 2019 rabbit edition. Anything I need to know about reliability and maintanence?

[@bkroko]

@@modernbassheads5051 water pump likes to take a shit at about 50k miles, otherwise keep up on maintenance and ur fine I’m almost at 90k miles and I’m fbo e85 with no major issues up til now

[@davidgriggs3967]

I barrack for the underdog which in most cases is fwd . And boost by gear is worth it my 1984 Mitsubishi hatchback has it , 330bhp 2100lbs.

[@Flatheadmedia1]

Hydraulic slave cylinder from Clutchmasters feels great when you're ready for a new clutch...

[@alanthomas2865]

plastic/nylon pan is corrosion resistant, offers better chemical resistance and won't dent like a steel pan would. plus if you are worried just stick a skid plate on youll be sound

[@noahstockdall5985]

Denting sounds a lot better than cracking and losing a whole motor because of it 😂

[@alanthomas2865]

@@noahstockdall5985 yes but if u dent a metal pan you run the risk of fucking up the pickup tubes. which will also starve the engine of oil. there's benefits to both.

[@noahstockdall5985]

@@alanthomas2865 With a metal oil pan you’d have to dent directly under the pickup. And you would bend the pickup more so hitting it with a plastic oil pan vs metal since it would just break apart 😂 your argument makes no sense

[@alanthomas2865]

@@noahstockdall5985 just use a skid plate bro

[@HealthyMotherfcker]

Or just sell the piece of shit GTI

[@RazzmanMK8]

One major upgrade I'm considering for my gti is putting a wavetrac differential. Heard it really helps with power transfer. And that's only if you don't have a performance pack model

[@genkki4776]

I don't have the performance pack. I've got a 2015 base model with DSG.

[@danillobanks8202]

the run with the Vette makes it worth all the mods spend on the car

[@Nahuel16]

I’ve had a Mk5 Gti with k04 fbo for 4 years and I really loved that car, all the work done by myself. I sold it couple years ago and now I’m looking for another hot hatch. If it was you and considering the price range, Would you buy an mk7 Gti or a mk6 golf R? And why? Thanks in advance

[@JewelCity1]

Mk7 platform is very fun to build imo. Tsi gen 3 888 engines have plenty of tuning potential when paired with the right mods. You just have to be okay with fwd in your area, these motors make lots of tq.

[@spencer1320]

Bro had had the DSG and I am going back to MANUAL! Yes the dsg shifts faster but I still lost to a stage 2 manual and driving a manual is the best I missing banging out gears and have control over the car and I feel like you can feel your power mods more with a manual… love your GTI man can’t wait for more street racing 😈

[@ryanboyd7391]

Is this a GPF/OPF version?

[@onelowvdub]

2:00 that coolant level though...

[@Sus_blues]

As a DSG 7.5 GTI owner i can tell you that the transmission isnt all that godly. It bogs ALOT. Auto downshifts from 2nd to 1st are ROUGH. I know a tune would fix it but when i was first owning it, it scared me and i thought it was broken or something. Oh and auto shifts, thats annoying.

[@TTGamingTrinh]

I agree. Love my gti but driving in traffic sometimes just so annoying at times

[@Kujashin]

A dual clutch transmission, no matter how good will never be as smooth as a traditional torque converter.

[@JewelCity1]

Damn I thought dsg would be smoother in traffic

[@apcordero99]

@@JewelCity1 it's awful lol. I dread traffic every time i start up the damn thing.

[@adrianleon1731]

2:50 NFSU2 turbo upgrade noise🤣

[@JewelCity1]

First person to call it

[@tiltedtoken1450]

You can fully disable ESC through OBD Eleven.

[@JewelCity1]

True but SVR cannot be turned off so traction will still cut power on mk7.5 vs mk7

[@paulwilliams6534]

For my 2019 GTI S, I disabled Rough road, turn off traction control and theres more torque limiter.

[@tiltedtoken1450]

@@JewelCity1 well shit didn't know that. Thanks for the feedback. Side note: I have the same year and color of your GTI and I really felt that trying to keep it clean comment lol

[@ryanboyd7391]

Is your car mapped or is it through the COBB tuning flash?

[@JewelCity1]

Custom tune via Cobb accesport

[@nickc2780]

#3 u can turn esc completely off using long coding with obd11. on mk7.5

[@JewelCity1]

But you cannot turn off SVR. The option is removed so Traction will still cut power

[@manuelgallegos9082]

coolant is a little low

[@dariancorlette4212]

Name of the wheels?

[@neilhibbert5201]

Hi from uk golf mk7 R owner. Why did you not get a R instead of GTI?

[@JewelCity1]

Price, weight difference. I knew I would swap turbos on the gti

[@jo3y_2.0]

What are those wheels? I’m interested in those.

[@jonslade2209]

Konig ampliform.

[@rambow70]

My 2017 6spd is at 44k miles and I have issues now going into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fairly regularly. Does anyone know why this can happen? I sit up close so when I shift the pedal is always fully depressed. I'm wondering if the transmission fluid needs changed or my shift linkage is out of line?

[@JewelCity1]

Some manual civics have had similar issues and it was the throw out bearing going out

[@hospagalief]

Wat u mean issues, like u grind it and can't find gear?

[@rambow70]

@@JewelCity1 That could be it. I've been having issues with my stock clutch since going stage 2 and I think my DMF could be slightly failing too.

[@JewelCity1]

@@rambow70 stage 2 tq is plenty for stock clutch. start saving for a clutch upgrade

[@hospagalief]

@@rambow70 u not supposed to go stage 2 with stock clutch I thought

[@hospagalief]

I hate that I have to turn lane control off everytime I drive

[@toooes]

once switched off in the menu it remains off permanently: Car - Settings - Driver assistance

[@kevs2good133]

Mk8 GTI has the Golf R clutch :)

[@yomismo1368]

A 200 grados el aceite????

[@andrewthomas7595]

Had a dsg now have a manual, after the short throw shifter, heavyweight shift knob it's perfect

[@skateking959]

I’ve owned 3 dsg’s previously. A few months back, I bought my first ever manual. It came with a heavy shift knob, stg2 southbend clutch and clutch stop. And I just ordered a sigma short shifter and bushing kit. It’s about to shift like a dream. Happy I went with 6spd, makes the car much more enjoyable and raw.

[@drewhoffman1461]

I have the sigma 6 and you’ll love it. I have a Sb stg3 daily, bfi mounts, bushings, super pin, weighted knob, and delay valve delete. With the mounts and smf it’s a noisy setup but it is such a pleasure rowing through the gears that it’s worth it. I’m stg2 e30 and the power is great but the driveline mods are what make the car fun and engaging to drive.

[@stasKZ]

thats why i got the R. GTi is still my younger bother.

[@teppens71]

Knew he was going to say FWD because same lmaoooo

[@JewelCity1]

Haha You know the struggle

[@justanobservation3423]

I thought with one of those OBDEleven plug-ins you can completely disable ESC...

[@JewelCity1]

Not with 2018+ cars, slightly different ecu

[@justanobservation3423]

@@JewelCity1 Oh damn, thanks! Hey thoughts on buying an 2018 Autobahn vs a 2021 GTI SE w/ experience package...same price same miles. I heard the 2021 is a better transmission (both DSG).

[@JewelCity1]

@@justanobservation3423 for the same price/miles a newer year car should hold value better. Later smog service needed. It comes down to do you want leather seats on the autobahn or cloth on a SE

[@justanobservation3423]

@@JewelCity1 I would get the leather SE but yeah the smog alone is worth going with the 2021! Thanks man, for the responses and for the good content!

[@nickbax9571]

I’m ready let’s line up my dsg against your manual

[@JewelCity1]

Let me know when

[@shanec8224]

what size wheels are those @Jewel City

[@JewelCity1]

18s

[@shanec8224]

@@JewelCity1 looks good! I think I prefer the look of a little more sidewall vs 19's with rubber bands

[@adrianleon1731]

Shouldve got an A3 Quattro

[@MarkIzaguirre]

I hate -thermostat/water pump -Ac compressor -Side mirrors( feel like you can’t see anything 😂)

[@JewelCity1]

Thermo/pump issue blows

[@Aaron-vn5fd]

Mirrors are dangerously awful

[@christiandamore4284]

He’s missing out on the dsg Fr

[@JewelCity1]

On the next car we’ll try it

[@g_webb21]

What clutch are you running? Sachs Performance?

[@JewelCity1]

Yup

[@hospagalief]

Manual all day. Clutch is short af. If I go stage 2 or get a new turbo going to get a new clutch

[@rambow70]

They're expensive though and if you ditch DMF for SMF they're pretty loud.

[@hospagalief]

@@rambow70 wats dmf and smf, wat clutch u recommend. Sorry man im not clued up, have a stage 1 unitronic and want to go stage 2 if I don't get a new turbo, so reckon I need a new clutch and downpipe

[@alanthomas2865]

@@hospagalief dual mass flywheel and single mass flywheel.

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

@@hospagalief dual mass flywheel retains the stock clutch pedal feel, (ease of use at least) with no sacrifice in sound. But you retain rev hang as well and it is not recommended to do launches or drag racing with. Single mass flywheel is lighter, and has almost no rev hang, typically takes launching/drag racing way better but chatters at idle. And might be harder to compress. I went sachs rsr w/their dual mass (as im only stage 2) no regerts and it feels the same as stock but my butthole doesnt pucker in fear when i drive like an ass.

[@hospagalief]

@@dudemcdudeston7985 thanks man it sounds like I would do something similar will check out that clutch. Did u go stage 2 unitronic? Wat else did u upgrade? Thnks

[@skyeyespr2729]

Buy the golf R if you want awd

[@JewelCity1]

Honestly

[@mijboogie]

No sunroof and manual. DSG is 10 times beter. Greetings from Europe

[@mariorflores7299]

What suspension use…. Nice look the GTI

[@JewelCity1]

Vwr lowering springs

[@mariorflores7299]

@@JewelCity1 thank you

[@xButterz92x]

@@JewelCity1 maybe a stupid question but whats the drop height?

[@ncfan17ed]

I really was waiting for a single good point. Everything you don’t like is a personal thing and that’s on you don’t hate on DSG just cuz you’re a manual type of guy the noise everyone knows how it comes stock and everyone knows what mods you need and lastly the oil pan Fr ? That’s what you’re complaining about lol?

[@ahmedshelig8869]

shoulda just bought an R

[@bradcaamano4566]

do you have a lpfp?

[@JewelCity1]

Yup

[@bradcaamano4566]

@@JewelCity1 which one?

[@JewelCity1]

@@bradcaamano4566 walbro

[@justincook6139]

Your coolant is low...

[@JewelCity1]

topped it off after the video

[@humbertodelcastillo4444]

When we getting a face reveal qt 👀

[@JewelCity1]

Sheesh the streets ain’t ready

[@b0bbydigital14]

I'm sorry, but I gotta say yOu KnOw WhAt yOu'Re GeTtInG yOuRsElF iNtO

[@GreyMK7Jet]

As much as I dislike the dislike videos I liked your dislike video 👍🏽

[@Glipglop886]

First I think …

[@boostedbub217]

beat me too it

[@HealthyMotherfcker]

Not gonna lie… Mk7.5 GTI’s are useless money pits. Stuff goes wrong all the time and you are left high and dry. They are slow compared to Golf R’s and are pretty much the same price second hand. The re-sale value is rubbish too. No one wants them on their forecourt. I’m sorry but they are total garbage. Weak components under the hood, chocolate clutch as standard, constant stress for the owner. If you’re going to get a golf, get a Golf R DSG and get it remapped along with a gearbox remap. Or just don’t get a golf, that would be a better solution. I’m SO HAPPY I got rid of mine and got into a Porsche for 8 grand more than I paid for the GTI.

[@alanthomas2865]

so you got a boxster?

[@HealthyMotherfcker]

@@alanthomas2865 nope, a cayenne. A 2015

[@glennreisert7819]

If you thought the GTI was a money pit, why would you get a German luxury SUV that’s twice as old?

[@hardcore4476]

@@HealthyMotherfcker what are you talking about? The type R’s are almost double the cost even used. However I’m sure most would rather have one of those but people don’t want to have that large payment that long.. Anything foreign is expensive to maintain..