Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[fontana302]

Anyone's ally trim pieces around the gear selector or anywhere peeling? Mine is on the section just in front of the usb/aux/storage compartment �� ....and my other ongoing problem of the very loud ticking/clicking noise under acceleration, usually in 3rd gear it seems is still there (sounds like a car with shagged cv joints turning a corner) it never use to effect the car from what I could tell but now when it happens power seems to cut momentarily much like when traction control kicks in... Anyone else had this at all?


I've had mine replaced twice in 18 months. The edges can be very sharp, so watch cutting your fingers on them.....

[mattaus]

Anyone's ally trim pieces around the gear selector or anywhere peeling? Mine is on the section just in front of the usb/aux/storage compartment �� ....and my other ongoing problem of the very loud ticking/clicking noise under acceleration, usually in 3rd gear it seems is still there (sounds like a car with shagged cv joints turning a corner) it never use to effect the car from what I could tell but now when it happens power seems to cut momentarily much like when traction control kicks in... Anyone else had this at all?

I've had mine replaced twice in 18 months. The edges can be very sharp, so watch cutting your fingers on them.....

My trim piece is fine and I've taken it off to get to the inner workings of the shift selector multiple times. Maybe I've been lucky? No issues with my car making funny noises yet. I do listen to music quite loud and often though, and very rarely drive around with the music or radio off. That said I was listening to the car this morning because I put my JB1 in (awesome segue!)...

...firstly it's 100% worth the cash. I'm a little scared to really run the engine out now but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon enough.

I have a Rev1 unit (brand new but I got a good deal). Plug A wasn't straight forward so I see why they got rid of it on Rev2. That said it wasn't hard to get in, just a bit finicky to get the two plugs orientated because the harness was a touch too short for my liking.

Plug B was a piece of cake. Plug C was easy once I realised how the plug was fitted into it's holder (it's the only plug with a holder). Once I removed the plug from the holder it was an easy swap.

Now plug D. Oh plug D. "50% of our customers can reach plug D from the top of the engine".

Horse. Sh*t.

I have thin, long arms and fingers. No freaking way was I ever going to reach that plug let alone have the dexterity to actually unplug it and connect the JB1. So under the car I went. Unfortunately it was still finicky to get to and I managed to snap the clip on the stock plug. I still don't know how. Not a big deal other than it appearing as if someone has been mucking around in the engine bay. I put some electrical tape around the connection to stop it shaking loose just in case. I've removed the broken tab altogether.

I placed the JB1 box in the cloth wrap the battery sits in. I've seen some people using velcro tape to stick it to the outside of the cloth but that makes zero sense to me. It ain't going anywhere inside that bag.

All in all it took me about 50 minutes. Now that I know what I'm doing I think it's an easy 30 minute job. No problems removing/reinstalling it before/after services.

In my excitement I probably drove the car a bit too hard before letting it truly warm up, but the drive to work was fine. No funny noises and lots of power.

[LibraR]

Great write up Matt. Mine arrived yesterday, as did the OBD11 and cable for the JB1 (stupidly purchased separately, but arriving the same day). As it happens, the Opticoat was applied yesterday, which is an all-day task that finished just before sun down. No chance to mess about with ramps and Torx wrenches yesterday... I'm also not sure if the low chin on the R will scrape on my ramps to lift the front up for JB1 installation as I drive up, so may need to develop a solution for that too before having a crack at that.

My plan of attack is to rapidly get a few more kms on the car - only 100kms as yet - before wicking up the boost, fuel pressure and all the other goodies associated with the JB1. I think I will attach the JB1 and run it standard initially and see how that goes before messing with the map (all 5 seconds of time there is to change +4.8 to +5). I have also ordered one of the BFI dogbone inserts from Dub Addiction (thanks for that tip) so will install that at the same time as the car is on the ramps.

In the interim, I suspect the lure of the OBD11 will be too great, to see what sort of niceties I can conjure up with that - hopefully without causing the car to shut down completely.

At the moment I am reading about the OBD11 and looking at various YouTube vids to get some tips on what and how with the OBD11 - especially the "and if you really f#@k it up, here's what to do..." vids... I'll keep you posted as I go, but it seems there is an incredible variety of settings that are turned off for the Aussie market, so I'll have a play with a few of them.

[mattaus]

A jack plus stands is probably a better bet for the R is the approach angle is too much for ramps?

Interested to see what you unlock with the OBD11. I see and hear a lot of tweaks people make but nothing really interests me enough to make the change. I should look into it more.

[LibraR]

A jack plus stands is probably a better bet for the R is the approach angle is too much for ramps?

Interested to see what you unlock with the OBD11. I see and hear a lot of tweaks people make but nothing really interests me enough to make the change. I should look into it more.

The ramps are pretty long, but looking at the profile view yesterday, could be touch and go as they are longer overhangs at the front than you first realise. I have jack and stands as well, so either way that bad girl's nose will be in the air when it needs to be.

The OBD11 was more curiosity value if I'm honest, but for $75 I thought "why not". It seems to be more about Aesthetic settings and minor functionality, but it might be able to log data and other more useful things as well. If nothing else, it might unlock traffic updates from what I read, and interface some cool gauges into the centre screen aside from those already therefor MY17.

Nothing in there a "must have" I agree. Just a little fun, hopefully, and some useful functionality from time to time is a bonus.

[Suspeccct]

2014 GTI Performance 'wheel hop'

Hey guys,

I bought my car used about a month ago, and I've been loving it thus far, but I've been having issues with the something like wheel hop. I know that being heavy footed could be the cause of this and that FWD has its limits. I would totally understand wheel spin occurring at heavy acceleration but not 'wheel hop'. When the 'wheel hop' occurs, it is like the sound of someone shooting a machine gun right next to me, also when at night you can see the headlight beam jumping up and down due to how severe it is.


I have tried turning off traction control, and it did not seem to help all that much. I have also seen other videos of GTI's using launch control and have not yet come across anyone that has a severe issue such as mine. I feel like I might destroy an engine mount or something with how much the car 'hops'. I've already popped out the front radar sensor somehow; luckily it popped right back in.


I do still have new car warranty, and the car is not modified, I do plan on taking it to Volkswagen for a checkup but wanted to be sure that it wasn't an issue on my side or a common problem.


I'm also running Michelin Pilot Super Sports which still have a fair bit of rubber left.

Apologies if this is a double post, I had a looksie but couldn't find anyone with similar issues.

[nat225]

one way to massively reduce this is to fit stiff front sway bar, stiff rear springs, poly bushings, solid engine and gearbox mounts and stiff dampers.

basically to reduce weight transfer to the rears and keep both front wheels on the ground.

other than that, it is what it is for stock mk5/6/7 fwd gti

[ringo]

I haven't had almost any wheel hop issue in the Clubsport which is FWD and even stronger than standard GTI (but stiffer suspension), on the only occassion I noticed some, it was nowhere near as bad as you describe so it definitely feels like the GTI's softer suspension is what is allowing it to occur, as Nat suggested above. I 've read people in US and UK were praising this https://store.034motorsport.com/mqb-...-aluminum.html so you could start with that and see how it improves things?

[Suspeccct]

@nat225 @ringo thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I had a feeling it might be the back squatting which was causing it but wasn't that sure. I guess this issue could be more present in 'older' cars, such as some bushings or engine mounts losing their original performance? I'm not sure how the previous owner drove the car so he could have been driving it harder than usual.

I've looked into the Dogbone mounts and have heard great things, but was always worried about warranty and if tightening the drive-train could potentially cause more wear/strain on other areas (not too sure on the mechanics).

I do plan on speaking to a Volkswagen service centre about it, but don't want to come out looking stupid.

It's a great car and I love it, great upgrade from an 118 TSI, but the wheel hop has really gotten to me.

[ringo]

The only issue with uprated engine mounts is the extra vibration in the cabin, you don't add any significant stress to the drive-train. That been said, the 034 is reported to be one of the smoothest out there as the aluminium insert is not pre-stressed like the typical rubber ones. I doubt you can do anything at an OEM level unless something is very worn in which case it'd be replaced by a stock one again.

[Splashalot]

...

other than that, it is what it is for stock mk5/6/7 fwd gti

Can't speak for the mk6 or 7, but this rarely happens with my stock Mk5 GTI. Only on full-bore take offs. Driven normally it just doesn't happen. Just wanted to clarify.

[nat225]

Can't speak for the mk6 or 7, but this rarely happens with my stock Mk5 GTI. Only on full-bore take offs. Driven normally it just doesn't happen. Just wanted to clarify.

that's quite different to the response i wrote to "I would totally understand wheel spin occurring at heavy acceleration but not 'wheel hop'. When the 'wheel hop' occurs, it is like the sound of someone shooting a machine gun right next to me....."

[wasabiz]

Hey guys,

I bought my car used about a month ago, and I've been loving it thus far, but I've been having issues with the something like wheel hop. I know that being heavy footed could be the cause of this and that FWD has its limits. I would totally understand wheel spin occurring at heavy acceleration but not 'wheel hop'. When the 'wheel hop' occurs, it is like the sound of someone shooting a machine gun right next to me, also when at night you can see the headlight beam jumping up and down due to how severe it is.


I have tried turning off traction control, and it did not seem to help all that much. I have also seen other videos of GTI's using launch control and have not yet come across anyone that has a severe issue such as mine. I feel like I might destroy an engine mount or something with how much the car 'hops'. I've already popped out the front radar sensor somehow; luckily it popped right back in.


I do still have new car warranty, and the car is not modified, I do plan on taking it to Volkswagen for a checkup but wanted to be sure that it wasn't an issue on my side or a common problem.


I'm also running Michelin Pilot Super Sports which still have a fair bit of rubber left.

Apologies if this is a double post, I had a looksie but couldn't find anyone with similar issues.

I get this with the 19 inch stock wheels, it's a very common issue with FWD.
Since then, I changed my wheels to 18 inch (More tyre meat and comfort) plus I use the dogbone mount insert to reduce engine vibration while transferring power to the wheel.
This doesn't eliminate the wheel hop completely, but sure does reduce it by miles.

[Splashalot]

that's quite different to the response i wrote to "I would totally understand wheel spin occurring at heavy acceleration but not 'wheel hop'. When the 'wheel hop' occurs, it is like the sound of someone shooting a machine gun right next to me....."

So what?

What are you, the forum police?

[Suspeccct]

I get this with the 19 inch stock wheels, it's a very common issue with FWD.
Since then, I changed my wheels to 18 inch (More tyre meat and comfort) plus I use the dogbone mount insert to reduce engine vibration while transferring power to the wheel.
This doesn't eliminate the wheel hop completely, but sure does reduce it by miles.

Ah okay. Thanks for the info, I'll keep that in mind.