What have you done to your MK 7 today ?

[Ryan90GTI]

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

[Jim_mk7.5]

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

Such a PITA going back and forth to the dealers 

You weren’t in Sheffield yesterday were you?! Saw a black 3dr flash past that sounded louder than a normal Mk7 GTI 

[Ryan90GTI]

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

Such a PITA going back and forth to the dealers 

You weren’t in Sheffield yesterday were you?! Saw a black 3dr flash past that sounded louder than a normal Mk7 GTI 

Not me, although I am having difficulty remembering where I was yesterday.

[Ryan90GTI]

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

[dean5125]

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

Nice figures..... more likely to be 400bhp if you still have the factory Bridgestone's on with all the spinning they do!!

I do keep thinking about having it done, what was the cost if you don't mind me asking? and is that with just a remap or have you got other mods too?

[Watts]

Started the process of returning my car to stock. Today, cf mirror caps, R rear lights, CS red centre caps, Audi 12v socket cover and left foot rest all replaced with the original parts. It's a bit sad really. Tomorrow, Audi short shifter, Audi shift cables metal bracket with 42 Draft Designs metal bushes and VW Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe to go.

If anyone is interested in the spare parts, I'd rather they go to someone on here who is going to use and enjoy them, PM me with an offer. I'm not going to be greedy, I've had my fun, but be reasonable! I will probably keep the Racingline parts for now along with the CS centre caps and 12v cover.

[clubsport]

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers!

[Watts]

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers!

There was a wee bit of an improvement with the elbow and inlet pipe, it just seems to pick up a bit quicker. It's not a massive difference, I suspect the real advantage will be for stage 2 tuning where it seems to be required. The engineering is of a high quality and it is nice replacing the cheap VW part. If I change my mind I'll let you know/first refusal.

The centre caps though, yes huge difference! They do look nice! But if they don't suit the black wheels, again, I'll let you know! That'll likely be quite soon.

[Jason b]

 GTI has a service tomorrow at main dealers seems a bit piontless to get a loan to drive home then drive back in a hour or so so ill just go for a walk

 I have been targeted and had a call from their sales regarding a run out 7,5 / TCR deal but its not really happening

really happy with the mk7 still and that adds 5 main dealer stamps in the book

[clubsport]

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers!

There was a wee bit of an improvement with the elbow and inlet pipe, it just seems to pick up a bit quicker. It's not a massive difference, I suspect the real advantage will be for stage 2 tuning where it seems to be required. The engineering is of a high quality and it is nice replacing the cheap VW part. If I change my mind I'll let you know/first refusal.

The centre caps though, yes huge difference! They do look nice! But if they don't suit the black wheels, again, I'll let you know! That'll likely be quite soon.

That's good of you, many thanks!