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  • QLD VW Newbie

    G'day All,
    Just a quick one to say hi!
    I will be picking up my new mk7 Golf tomorrow arvo.
    Its will more than a little trepidation I must say having never owned a VW previously, nor even a 4cyl.
    I hope the shock of coming from 6's and 8's won't be too bad
    My other ride is a VE SS Sportwagon, so i'm not going completely cold turkey on the grunt.

    In saying all of that I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the Golf engine/gearbox combo and I think we'll get along just fine.

    Currently looking for recommendations on where and what tints are best for the Golf.
    I've always used Tintacar and their F1 tint but understand that the metallised tints are not recommended on the golf?

    See you on the forums,

    Mummbles...
    2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo
    1.5 DSG Moon White

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    Well I can gladly say that I love it.
    Power I don't think will be an issue as the DSG seems very well tuned for the engine.
    Very happy.

    Going in for tint tomorrow so that will be good. Wish I could thank people for recommendations, but I didn't get any.

    How about recommendations for sourcing exhaust tips? Not too sure about the Skoda tips mentioned elsewhere.
    I think I'd prefer downward turned tips. What do others have on here?

    Cheers,

    Mummbles...
    2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo
    1.5 DSG Moon White

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    • #3
      Got tint done a few weeks ago at Solar Style. Great job, good price and great service! Thoroughly recommended.

      Today I had some graphic made up and installed by Exclusive Wraps. If anyone is Brisbane is looking for striping, wraps etc. give these guys a buzz. Good work!

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      Still looking for exhaust tips. I think I like this style but am unsure as to sizing. It looks like I'd get away with 2.5" inlet ID and 3" outlet OD.
      Thoughts?
      2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo
      1.5 DSG Moon White

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      • #4
        Happy that you like the Golf mate

        You may be surprised to know that on this very forum there are many 4cyl VWs that outgrunt V8s by a significant margin ....

        Like the tint and the exhaust style you linked looks good. Not liking the graphic so much, but interested in their work for other reasons so appreciate the link.
        Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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        • #5
          Glad you are enjoying the Golf.
          Hope we can get you out to some of our events.
          My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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          • #6
            I'm hoping to get along to a few in the new year.
            2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo
            1.5 DSG Moon White

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Sharkie View Post
              You may be surprised to know that on this very forum there are many 4cyl VWs that outgrunt V8s by a significant margin ....
              Prime example .... and a 4 cyl VW SUV no less showing a late Maloo how its done



              What is worse, is that the Tiguan shown here probably cost $45K all up against the $70K Maloo ?
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              Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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              • #8
                So I bit the bullet and got the tips I linked to earlier. They were a fraction long and needed to be trimmed a bit but I like the end result.
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                2021 Kamiq Monte Carlo
                1.5 DSG Moon White

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