Worthy upgrade?

[oryx3dr]

Is it worth going from a standard Mk7 GTI with a few mods to a low mileage 7.5 PP?

[Toppy]

Like most things it’s subjective but i did that and didn’t regret it at all. I did go from a manual to a DSG and i am not sure i would of changed to another manual at that point as my MK 7 was just 2 years old

[Watts]

A good few upgrades in technology plus a decent increase in power but, it just depends on what you want. Perhaps the way to look at it is what don't you like about your MK7? And will that be fixed by changing and are you happy with what it'll cost to do it?

[oryx3dr]

A good few upgrades in technology plus a decent increase in power but, it just depends on what you want. Perhaps the way to look at it is what don't you like about your MK7? And will that be fixed by changing and are you happy with what it'll cost to do it?

I'm at 53k now on my Mk7, it does have a Stage 1 and a CSS back box which I do love. I'm just wondering if it's really worth it for the diff, virtual dash and even the 7 speed tbh.

[baka]

I think a lot of it will be down to your own taste and expectations.

I'd pay not to have a virtual dash, the new centre screen is nice, but that can be retrofitted pretty easily. And the diff, if you like to get on the power early out of corners and have it tighten your line, rather than understeer, I can highly recommend it.

[Watts]

I'm at 53k now on my Mk7, it does have a Stage 1 and a CSS back box which I do love. I'm just wondering if it's really worth it for the diff, virtual dash and even the 7 speed tbh.

How about getting a proper mechanical lsd fitted? Sounds like you are happy with your car and just have that itch to do something. Iirc, TR Hamza had an lsd fitted to his MK7, have a look on youtube. He's got a project MK7 that he's modding, might give you a few ideas and help you scratch that itch....

[willni]

You've a nice example, I wouldn't be trading up for a 7.5, really you're trading for the performance pack and the facelift bodykit since you've the 7.5 radio already.

Bigger brakes and a Quaife / Wavetrac LSD would cost you a whole lot less that upgrading.

That being said here's a very very tasty Clubsport, I'd happily sell my car for but too much effort.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112050238295?postcode=bt275pr&sort=mileage&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%2040&radius=1500&model=Golf&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Volkswagen&page=1

[oryx3dr]

I'm at 53k now on my Mk7, it does have a Stage 1 and a CSS back box which I do love. I'm just wondering if it's really worth it for the diff, virtual dash and even the 7 speed tbh.

How about getting a proper mechanical lsd fitted? Sounds like you are happy with your car and just have that itch to do something. Iirc, TR Hamza had an lsd fitted to his MK7, have a look on youtube. He's got a project MK7 that he's modding, might give you a few ideas and help you scratch that itch....

I have been following his build and tbh that's what's really swaying me toward keeping it. I think you're right, it's just that "itch" to have something new.

[oryx3dr]

You've a nice example, I wouldn't be trading up for a 7.5, really you're trading for the performance pack and the facelift bodykit since you've the 7.5 radio already.

Bigger brakes and a Quaife / Wavetrac LSD would cost you a whole lot less that upgrading.

That being said here's a very very tasty Clubsport, I'd happily sell my car for but too much effort.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112050238295?postcode=bt275pr&sort=mileage&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%2040&radius=1500&model=Golf&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Volkswagen&page=1

That Clubsport is very tempting but it's almost exactly the same as my current car, it does make me feel inspired to do a few more Clubsport retrofits however. Perhaps starting with that steering wheel 

[willni]

You've a nice example, I wouldn't be trading up for a 7.5, really you're trading for the performance pack and the facelift bodykit since you've the 7.5 radio already.

Bigger brakes and a Quaife / Wavetrac LSD would cost you a whole lot less that upgrading.

That being said here's a very very tasty Clubsport, I'd happily sell my car for but too much effort.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112050238295?postcode=bt275pr&sort=mileage&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%2040&radius=1500&model=Golf&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Volkswagen&page=1

That Clubsport is very tempting but it's almost exactly the same as my current car, it does make me feel inspired to do a few more Clubsport retrofits however. Perhaps starting with that steering wheel 

I just had my steering wheel redone, it makes a massive difference. Just makes the car feel newer!