Just gave my 2017 Golf GTI a small interior upgrade today! This is probably the most carefully planned mod I’ve done so far, and it really feels meaningful. The results even exceeded my expectations. I did run into a tiny hiccup during installation, but the seller’s support made everything smooth in the end. Anyone else tried similar upgrades on a 2017 GTI? Would love to hear your experiences
Hi, My partner recently bought a 2015 Golf 1.4 TSI. When we test drove the car and on the drive home, the Bluetooth connected no issues. Then when we went to drive it the next day it would come up with the error message 'Phone Not Available' and wouldn't connect.
We tried doing a soft reset of the infotainment system, tried factory resetting the infotainment system and disconnected the battery for 20 minutes.
It did work for about 5 mins in amongst these 'fixes' but it soon dropped off again.
I have seen a YT video about a Bluetooth module under the passenger seat, but this model doesn't have that.
Any ideas for other fixes? Thanks!
(We're in the UK if that makes any difference)
All else being equal, same price, transmission and mileage, anyone know how a stage 1 ecu/tcu and perhaps a turbo and intake upgrade on an alltrack’s 1.8 would compare to a stock golf r?
Being otherwise ignorant I’m curious for future buying decisions
Turns out you can [sorta] off road a front wheel drive TDI on Bilstein B6's and sport rims :P
Hoping someone can help. On the first hot day of rhe year I noticed that my air-conditioning has developed a split personality. The left vents are blowing cold air as expected but the right vents are blowing warm air. Max cool setting is not enough to cool the cabin.
What could be the cause and how big a job is it to fix?
2025 GTI I Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks in advance.
I just picked up my 2024 autobahn after getting APRs Oem plug and play continental golf R turbo swap and a stage 3 ecu flash (93 octane low torque). I am FBO and originally was flashed stage 1 high torque ECU. My initial feeling is it’s a night and day difference!!
The stage 1 w/ intercooler, intake, exhaust made the car quick and was explosive in low/midrange. But one of the reasons I went with Continental golf R turbo upgrade was I didn’t want to lose the OEM low and midrange torque feel and I can say it’s even better and much smoother overall with the R upgrade. The Continental turbo just feels effortless and more powerful through mid range and into gears 5-6 it just keeps going vs falling off like it did on stock turbo. I did a 60-100 roll and it kept pulling to redline whereas the OEM on stage 1 you’d feel it start to fade and drop off around 100-110 mph. Overall I’m very pleased with the initial impression and especially like that there’s clearly a lot more power at the top end without making the car “laggy” at low/midrange which as you know is often the problem with the big turbo swaps on GTIs.
Kudos to APR for a shrewd decision on the Continental which is different than what other companies are offering for their MK8 stage 3 turbo upgrade and big props to Auto Engineering in Lexington, Mass for all their work on my entire build. 👏🙌🙏 🚘
1.4 golf 6, immaculate condition, just a couple of scratches, no rust in the sills or arches, 2010, 50k km’s garagekept grandma driven.
The idle sounds a bit off imo?
I drove the GTI 20th Anniversary and it was incredible! I have def been sleeping on the hot hatches and I was so wrong. I loved the Mk4, so fun! Follow the link if you want to see my driving video.
So I’ve been floating around different subreddits for any experience with certain cars. My wife wanted to get something a little newer from what we have currently. I found this MK6 golf for a good price but with mileage and not really knowing too much about Volkswagens i would love the insight.
2013 Golf 2.5 I5 with 111k miles for about 6k
https://www.cargurus.com/details/439551749?overrideDeeplinks=true
I know manual would be a better option but have a leg issue that’ll cause me to not really drive the car as much as I need too.
Hi,
I’m currently looking to buy a VW Golf and have 2 options.
1.4 TSI 2018 with 70k kilometres.
1.5 TSI 2020 with 85k kilometres.
Price is the same.
Infotainment is the same.
Both have ACC, front assist, sensors,…
1.4 has a towing hook which is useful.
1.4 has 125hp, 1.5 has 150hp. Will I feel this difference?
I have a test drive scheduled with both of them, but I am curious what the opinion of the community would be about this? Is there stuff I should look out for when checking these out?
Thanks in advance for all the info and/or advice!
Does anyone know if you could actually add playlists to this menu when you are connected with your Spotify? It says that there is non available.
Hey everyone,
I’d love to get some feedback on the modifications I’ve done to my Golf 8 R-Line so far. Here is what’s been done to the car:
Wheel spacers (for that flush fitment)
OEM R wheels (Estoril)
Clubsport rear diffuser & Clubsport muffler
KW V2 Coilovers
What do you think about the overall look? I’m also debating whether to add a front splitter/lip or if that would be "too much" and ruin the clean OEM+ vibe.
Thanks for your input!
The golf is fully packed like this about biweekly for a bunch of trips like camping, mtb, etc. Is there anything that should be upgraded?
Sometimes it’s towing a 450lb motorcycle on a 200lb trailer. Snowboards in the top and 4 people, canoe, etc
Reason i’m asking is that the rear can look squatted at times. Thanks!
Been bugged for ages by that exposed space on the driver's side of the MK7 bay - you know the one, with the wiring and brackets just hanging out.
Spent a few months designing one in CAD, went through three prototypes, and finally got it where I wanted it. 4mm ABS, drops right in with the included bracket, no drilling or trimming.
Did a first batch of 15 and managed to get fitted on a few different MK7s - Golf, GTI, and a Jetta. Pics in the gallery.
Heads up - won't fit cars with the washer fluid reservoir on the passenger side, so check yours before getting excited.
Curious what the sub thinks. Happy to answer questions.