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Title: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: GTI-PP-TWD on 07 March 2023, 22:25
Hey all. My name is mark

Just before Xmas I bought my 2014 GTI PP. I absolutely love it. I have been a Ford man for 20 or so years. My last 2 VW Were a mk1 golf. And a mk2 GTI.

My golf is my daily because I love driving it so much. I also have a mk7 fiesta ST180.

I have had the golf mapped but not a full stage 1 as on original clutch. Also had a res delete done. I only really plan to upgrade the oem stuff like head u it to newer version etc. not interested in mutilating it lol. Car is on 75k miles with full VW service history
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Title: Re: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: GTI-PP-TWD on 07 March 2023, 22:28

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Title: Re: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: Watts on 08 March 2023, 22:38
Looking great there Mark :smiley: Correct door count and gearbox too!

I'd highly recommend an Audi short shift, totally OEM and a nice improvement that's easy to fit and not expensive. The other thing I'd suggest is a pedal box. They take out the delay in the response of the loud pedal and bring the car alive.
Title: Re: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: Tractor Dave on 09 March 2023, 08:04
Very nice. I do like a white GTI  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: Exonian on 09 March 2023, 18:03
Welcome Mark, a very nice GTI you have there, not too dissimilar to one I used to have (white 3 door manual PP) which is a great blend.
Title: Re: Mk7 GTI PP. first VW in 20 years
Post by: GTI-PP-TWD on 10 March 2023, 22:33
Quote from: Watts on 08 March 2023, 22:38
Looking great there Mark :smiley: Correct door count and gearbox too!

I'd highly recommend an Audi short shift, totally OEM and a nice improvement that's easy to fit and not expensive. The other thing I'd suggest is a pedal box. They take out the delay in the response of the loud pedal and bring the car alive.

Thanks buddy. They have been added to my list 👌🏻. And answered a query I was going to post about improving the throttle response. It’s my only gripe about the car.

I want to keep her as oem as possible. But don’t mind things that improve drive ability. I honestly love driving it. I test drove a mk 7.5 R DSG the same day I bought the GTI  it was lovely but in my opinion just a bit boring. I like the way the GTI wants to bite back so to speak. So much more of a drivers car.

I will upload some more pics soon.

Thanks for the welcome guys