my first venture in to the mk7 club...

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I also got my gear surround replaced which sounds like a common problem...



it was nice to find out its a recall item as I was literally a click away from paying $80 for the trim from Europe...

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found time to install the android unit which I think looks close to oem except for the gloss black surround vs the gti pattern...



I'll change the buttons on the side to illuminate white to match the rest of the dials at night...

[genebaby]

That unit looks good, what type is it? I've always wondered, what happens to the vehicle settings and functions when you get one of these. Can you still see them?

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That unit looks good, what type is it? I've always wondered, what happens to the vehicle settings and functions when you get one of these. Can you still see them?

thanks mate, it a tulenavi tl7, whatever that is...

I was worried about the settings thing too and was mainly concerned about knowing which drive mode the car is in as that used to be displayed on the main unit. It’s possible to code the drive mode to be displayed on the mfd too as per the below photo. to my surprise it also shows up on the new unit screen when you press the button near the gear shift...




all the factory settings are still adjustable via the oem settings function on the new unit. I'll take a pic next time I'm in the car...

[genebaby]

That's pretty cool all round and seems a great option.

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I had the drivers front quarter window replaced as the rubber had started to disintegrate in the corner when I bought the car...



I know its meant to be a daily that I'm less attached to but it still bugged me and I'm glad I got it done...



it also bugged me that there was a hole in the glove box where the old head unit used to be so thought I try a universal head unit delete cubby to see if it solved the problem. make that my OCD problem...



like a glove...



I scanned the car after replacing the head unit and was pleasantly surprised that I only have one error code. I've done some googling and it doesn't sound possible to get rid of it but if anyone has any ideas I'm all ears please...

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another cheap but cheerful upgrade I think. it started like this...



AliExpress to the rescue...



yes its a bit a bit narrower but it think it looks better for the sake of a few bucks...




I don't mind admitting i've stolen this upgrade plus more to come from Lucas gti. his is a lot better spec'd from factory and is actually for sale on this site...

Immaculate Mk7 GTI Performance - 61,500km - fully optioned

[genebaby]

I have one of those too, they are technically for manual cars, hence not as wide as before. They just do not seem to make them at all OEM for RHD automatic cars, just the plain plastic ones.

I see sweet, wide ones on LHD automatic cars but they don't work on RHD vehicles.

[JazlynGomez]

Yes it so clean I things owner loves his GTI and creamic coat is aslo done greatly. You got really a good deal.

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I have one of those too, they are technically for manual cars, hence not as wide as before.

I guessed it was for 3 pedals as it had this photo on the advert...



but I thought it looked 1000000% better than this option...

[genebaby]

Yeah, the OEM look is so much better than that one!

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a worth while maintenance job taken care of at the weekend...



also upgraded the dog bone mount bush insert to reduce wheel hop. it could be placebo but it feels like its helped...

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I couldn't resist going a bit lower and fitted eibach springs. I used the photos below for the torque settings on the rear. thought I'd post them in case it helps someone else. the fronts were done at a shop as I was feeling lazy and I wanted a wheel alignment also...

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I thought the wheels looked a bit lost with the new lows so I changed those out too. I had them ordered to a tyre shop for fitting...



only 1/2" wider and a slightly different offset moves them out about 12mm...



did a weekend away fully loaded as a road test...



4 adults, luggage on the roof and a dog in the boot. it handled it no wuckers...

[adey88]

I thought the wheels looked a bit lost with the new lows so I changed those out too. I had them ordered to a tyre shop for fitting...



only 1/2" wider and a slightly different offset moves them out about 12mm...



did a weekend away fully loaded as a road test...



4 adults, luggage on the roof and a dog in the boot. it handled it no wuckers...

Looks perfect! I've always been a fan of the Audi rotor wheels [emoji106]

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