I'll start a build thread here or the power enhancement forum. CP3, clutch/LSD, and GTD2060 coming this springWow - no one doing anything with their Mk7...
A few days ago, I VCDS'd my way to the turn signals being both rear lights (hatch as well as side) per side; then today, put some red LED bulbs in there - which look look a LOT better. Light is much more red-red, as opposed to the orange-red of the incandescent bulbs.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a gtb2260, and a cp3?In the next month or so I will be getting a gtb2260,new clutch, and a cp3
Thanks for the education!GTB2260 is turbo from 3.0 CR TDI found in Audi A4, A6, etc and VW Phaeton, Toureg, etc.
CP3 is a high pressure fuel pump that matches the pressure and outflows the current CP4 while also proving to be less expensive ($450 new) and does not fail in the same way as a CP4.
It also takes less torque to be driven by our timing belt thus adding a slight uptick in fuel economy.
Nice! I really like the rear "aero" elements of the GTI. I'm always jealous when I see one. How difficult was the installation, and what 3M adhesive tape did you use? I'd love to do this. It might be silly if i'm planning to turn my car in this year, but that's another story...Last but not least i installed a set of the rear window spoilers that all newer GTIs get. Again they were an ebay purchase. I pulled all the cheap adhesive tape off and added some good 3M stuff instead.
It wasn't all that difficult. It took way longer to replace the adhesive than to actually install them. I used this tape:Nice! I really like the rear "aero" elements of the GTI. I'm always jealous when I see one. How difficult was the installation, and what 3M adhesive tape did you use? I'd love to do this. It might be silly if i'm planning to turn my car in this year, but that's another story...
You'll have to report back on any changes to road spray and dirt buildup with those. They do add a nice touch visually as well!It wasn't all that difficult. It took way longer to replace the adhesive than to actually install them. I used this tape:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JOVUO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think I saw that the actual OEM parts have a tab that hooks under either the spoiler or an additional trim piece but the ebay ones I got dont. All that was involved for the install was to clean the glass really well then line up the the top of the fairing and press it against the bottom of the spoiler and then carefully press the rest onto the edge of the glass. Im sure I could have been more precise in the install but I was able to do the whole thing by eye.
What kind of discounts were they offering on it? We have a new TSI wagon on order (base Trendline with Connectivity Plus package, Apple CarPlay and multi-function leather steering wheel), manual, for when the VW buyback finally comes through for us Canucks, to replace my wife's 2013 Golf Wagon. We tend to keep our cars for a long time. I'm a bit TDI-shy after all this nonsense, and I don't think the fuel savings would make it viable from economics alone but as our wagons are our main road trip cars, the extra range would be appreciated.Purchased a new 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDi Highline. Fully loaded, Black on Black. I will be installing the wheels from my 2011 GTI that I traded in on it. Love the car, almost bought one August 2015 and regretted not since.
Bought the DSG Highline with Tech Package (HID Lights and Fender). They were taking $6,000 off and giving 0% financing for 5 years. Trade my MK6 GTI and my wife's 07 Acura MDX in on it, we also bought an VW extended warranty that gives us 10 years 200,000km warranty on everything. The dieselgate issue doesn't bother me, especially after reading this article.What kind of discounts were they offering on it? We have a new TSI wagon on order (base Trendline with Connectivity Plus package, Apple CarPlay and multi-function leather steering wheel), manual, for when the VW buyback finally comes through for us Canucks, to replace my wife's 2013 Golf Wagon. We tend to keep our cars for a long time. I'm a bit TDI-shy after all this nonsense, and I don't think the fuel savings would make it viable from economics alone but as our wagons are our main road trip cars, the extra range would be appreciated.
Did you get DSG or manual?
I thought about another TDI but figured the TSI wagon we have on order will do the job we need it to do. Today I did a 40 km drive, 400 feet net downhill, little or no wind, 90 km/h, 14C at the time of the drive, and when I got home the MFD was showing 4.9 L/100 km. No, not my wife's TDI but my '16 Golf TSI. Just love the thing! Adjusting the MFD for its built-in error, I still end up with an excellent 5.3 L/100 km. Plus it burns RUG, not premium.Bought the DSG Highline with Tech Package (HID Lights and Fender). They were taking $6,000 off and giving 0% financing for 5 years. Trade my MK6 GTI and my wife's 07 Acura MDX in on it, we also bought an VW extended warranty that gives us 10 years 200,000km warranty on everything. The dieselgate issue doesn't bother me, especially after reading this article.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/dieselgate-investigator-speaks-out-on-volkswagen-emissions/
The late models will have some easy fixes, I bought my Touareg August 2016, and will be inline for a nice compensation cheque from VW.