What did you do to your MK7 today?
- Thread starter JASONP
- Start date
Korab
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2014
- Location
- finger lakes
- TDI
- 2015 golf TDI SEL 6MT w/ lighting and driver assistance package
splash guards went on last weekend. They make a big difference, especially with the wheels pushed out on spacers. The GTI front brakes are going on this weekend. Also having the LED tails wired so the Amber turn signals will work!
That is looking good. Lets see some pictures from the front!
Where'd you get the brakes from? A write up to go along with it would be great!
cmschmie
Well-known member
Can you take pics with the splash guards? I'm tempted to install sometime soon. Did you have to make any modifications to the splash guards while installing?
Thanks.
mk7TDI
New member
Took my Golf Badge off too... Maybe TDI one too. Don't know yet.
Last edited:
Korab
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2014
- Location
- finger lakes
- TDI
- 2015 golf TDI SEL 6MT w/ lighting and driver assistance package
I bought the brakes off a guys who immediately upgraded his GTI's brakes to a BBK. No write up required. It was stupid simple. Remove wheel, remove caliper remove, rotor and shield. Replace in reverse order. Everything bolts right up. The only difficult part is bleeding the brakes.
Korab
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2014
- Location
- finger lakes
- TDI
- 2015 golf TDI SEL 6MT w/ lighting and driver assistance package
Ive got to see about posting pics on this forum. No modifications - they bolt right up pretty easy. They are really doing a nice job today with all the snow falling. And they keep the sides of the car MUCH cleaner, and will keep the leading edge of the rear fender directly behind the rear wheel from getting sand blasted. If you use spacers and daily drive its a no brainer.
Asmerrill
Veteran Member
Took my Golf Badge off too... Maybe TDI one too. Don't know yet.
You in phx or tuc?
mk7TDI
New member
Phoenix
twistedcricket
Well-known member
I installed mine one evening. The directions are pretty clear. I removed each wheel and took my time. I used the tool kit that comes with the car to jack it up and remove the wheels too.
Since installing them there haven't been any crappy weather days. I really hope they to deflect more of the snow-belt junk off the car.
Mike_04GolfTDI
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2003
- Location
- Richmond, BC, Canada
- TDI
- Mine: 2019 Golf R DSG, Wife's: 2015 Golf Comfortline TDI
Installed better reverse lights. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2D41OQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
twistedcricket
Well-known member
I replaced the license plate lights with LEDs and I had a warning to check them. Did you get any sort of warning displayed on the console after installing these?Installed better reverse lights. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2D41OQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If not, I'm really tempted to order them.
Mike_04GolfTDI
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2003
- Location
- Richmond, BC, Canada
- TDI
- Mine: 2019 Golf R DSG, Wife's: 2015 Golf Comfortline TDI
Did not see a warning.
russdog5681
Veteran Member
Not a HUGE to-do, but swapped out the MDI iPod cable for a USB one...I missed my flash drives!
russdog5681
Veteran Member
I bought the USB one off of Amazon. I, too, had no need for the iPod one...I put it up for sale.
Russ
mtnhouse
Member
Do you mind if you can post the amazon link for the cable? I just want to make sure i get the right cable. Thanks
Mike_04GolfTDI
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2003
- Location
- Richmond, BC, Canada
- TDI
- Mine: 2019 Golf R DSG, Wife's: 2015 Golf Comfortline TDI
USB cable is a great idea. Just bought one on Amazon. Hope it works.
russdog5681
Veteran Member
http://www.amazon.com/VW-000051446b...d=1425092293&sr=8-1&keywords=VW+MDI+USB+cable
This is VW OEM...it looks like there are cheaper ones, pero sabes que, I wouldn't trust them.
Russ
mtnhouse
Member
thanks
russdog5681
Veteran Member
Any time!
russdog5681
Veteran Member
Tinted the windows: 5% Limo on the rears/35% Smoke on the fronts:
Russ
Russ
russdog5681
Veteran Member
WeatherTech floor mats and cargo liner are on their way, as well. I'll post pics once I get 'em in! 
RKOM
New member
This was more like over the weekend but finally took it out for a bit of a spontaneous photoshoot haha
anthonyl
New member
Added pedal caps and chrome exhaust tips. Very happy with result.
russdog5681
Veteran Member
This was more like over the weekend but finally took it out for a bit of a spontaneous photoshoot haha
RKOM, very "artsy" shot!
Installed my Drawtite. The only time consuming and difficult part was removing the plastic strip at the bottom of the bumper. But I'm not going to lie, that was almost enough for me to drop it off at a mechanic.
twistedcricket
Well-known member
Completed mine this morning and felt the same way. I was leary of attempting to pull that lower fascia off. I didn't, but I'm going to have to re-check the bolts for tightness after a few miles on bumpy roads. The articulating ratchet helped but maybe not enough the first time through.