Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[ojono]

Just got a call from VW, my car is here and I'll be getting it on Friday. Super exciting times


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Sweeeeet does it have electronic front diff or just the standard GTI features ?


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[2wenty2wo]

Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

Sweeeeet does it have electronic front diff or just the standard GTI features ?

I was so excited I forgot to ask haha. Going by the VW build page I'm going to say the standard diff (which is XDL yeah?).


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[ojono]

Hhaha all good mate enjoy it !!!


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[jimmyjamesred]

I was so excited I forgot to ask haha. Going by the VW build page I'm going to say the standard diff (which is XLD yeah?).


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XLD is in GTI and the R. Is that the LSD that was on the PP? If not then I got it wrong that it's now standard GTI equip.


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[2wenty2wo]

Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

XLD is in GTI and the R. Is that the LSD that was on the PP? If not then I got it wrong that it's now standard GTI equip.

Just looked it up and the standard golf has XDL so yeah it must be the non pp diff.



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[jimmyjamesred]

Just looked it up and the standard golf has XDL so yeah it must be the non pp diff.



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[emoji107] that sucks then


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[2wenty2wo]

[emoji107] that sucks then

Yeah does a bit but nothing I can do, VW won't sell PP. I'm picking my new car up today, wish I could wait a couple months for the Face-lift version but I really need a car.



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[2wenty2wo]

Just called VW Australia and they say there is no PP but there is a GTI performance as a separate car. Called the local dealer to ask wtf was going on, they said they aren't making anymore and there is only 7 left in the country which aren't to the specs I'm after (sun roof, leather seats etc). I feel I was lied to and I'm pretty annoyed by it. I'm picking the car up today and I feel a bit disheartened.


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[wasabiz]

Just called VW Australia and they say there is no PP but there is a GTI performance as a separate car. Called the local dealer to ask wtf was going on, they said they aren't making anymore and there is only 7 left in the country which aren't to the specs I'm after (sun roof, leather seats etc). I feel I was lied to and I'm pretty annoyed by it. I'm picking the car up today and I feel a bit disheartened.


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To be honest, if you're not tracking the car or do plenty of twisty roads you don't really need the mechanical differential.
You're not missing much from the standard GTI.
It's only the tail light, alcantara seats and the differential bigger brakes and 7kw (which you won't feel).
You'll still enjoy the GTI. Just tune the car and you're pretty much the same as any other tuned GTI performance pack



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[2wenty2wo]

To be honest, if you're not tracking the car or do plenty of twisty roads you don't really need the mechanical differential.
You're not missing much from the standard GTI.
It's only the tail light, alcantara seats and the differential bigger brakes and 7kw (which you won't feel).
You'll still enjoy the GTI. Just tune the car and you're pretty much the same as any other tuned GTI performance pack

As lame as it sounds I want the Red GTI branded brakes haha. I will never track the car, you are right, I'm sure I'm going to love it either way, I've wanted a GTI for many years so no regrets. Lets see how long it takes for me to want the R haha.



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[ojono]

As lame as it sounds I want the Red GTI branded brakes haha. I will never track the car, you are right, I'm sure I'm going to love it either way, I've wanted a GTI for many years so no regrets. Lets see how long it takes for me to want the R haha.



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Check this out

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-wavetrac-parts/front-limited-slip-differential/10309187wk~wvt/

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[diesel_DSG]

Signed on the dotted line today - 2016 GTI in Deep Pearl Black. Sold my WRX by 830 this morning and by lunch time i'd bought the GTI (after some intense haggling!)

2016 car, with DSG and tint, $42,500 drive away, from Brighton VW.

Cant wait to take delivery!

[Mattlock]

Nice work!


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[pologti18t]

The only way to get the LSD now is to get a SKoda Octavia RS230. LSD and manual transmission.

[Suspeccct]

Go to Volksmuller in Annangrove ! 155 installed including the 034 Motorsport dog mount. 5 mins.


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I have the stock 19's on my GTI Performance and wheel hop was an issue under heavy acceleration from a stand still or slow-ish roll. I now have a dog-bone insert and the wheel hop is almost a non-issue, and that's with a JB1 adding more power.

Highly recommended upgrade.

I got mine from US while I was travelling, a whole lot cheaper than anyone in Australia. For installation, I had my mechanic do it up for me while putting on my flow design lip, didn't charge me a thing coz it was too simple of a job lol.


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*Just an update.

I got the 034 Dogbone mount installed and oh wow what a difference. I don't think I have encountered any wheel hop, and it has been about a month since installing it. At times when my tires are feeling happy, I can floor it with minimal wheelspin.

Thank you all for the help