Hi All,
So im back in a GTI. Havent seen the car yet however had someone check it and gave the thumbs up.Picking it up this Saturday. Is there any common items i must replace eg. Cam follower?
Thanks
2016 MK7 GTI
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THANAS
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Re: 2016 MK7 GTI
It's a 3 year old car, there shouldn't be anything needing replacement. No necessary preventative replacements either.
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Drift Devil
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Thanks bud. Regarding accessories, the car comes with a down pipe...Would you suggest JB4 or remap?If remap, which one would you recommend?
Also, is the Oetinger replica good quality for a boot spoiler?
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I see you mentioned that the car comes with a DP, did you check if it's not tuned
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The dealer said no but you never know.sbu.mah wrote:I see you mentioned that the car comes with a DP, did you check if it's not tuned
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Hi. What mileage and specs on this 2016?
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49k km. Dsg, roof, 19 San Tiago, xenon, pdcNH 9821 wrote:Hi. What mileage and specs on this 2016?
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Is it fair to assume that every gti owner "hammered" their car before selling it.
I'm thinking of getting Golf6/7 gti aswell.
I'm thinking of getting Golf6/7 gti aswell.
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Haha its a performance car so was made to handle it - Maintenance will be you friend here.
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Look, you do get some retards behaving like that, regardless of them driving gti's. They would abuse a Datsun Go too.
Not all have been spiritedly driven, look out for the posers...seat angle @45%, with the driver's seatbelt permanently clipped in (coz they sit on it).
Ex:
'09 Mk5 GTI DSG(My definition of happiness)
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'90 Sentra 1.3
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'02 Polo Classic 1.6
'98 Fiesta 1.3(Ford, never again)
'90 Sentra 1.3
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Not really, if you go to car events (such as ones organised by the forum) you will notice that most guys really take car of their ridesvw4eva wrote:Is it fair to assume that every gti owner "hammered" their car before selling it.
I'm thinking of getting Golf6/7 gti aswell.
I cannot imagine someone flocking or hammering their precious loved possession
I for one I hardly do above 120 in my Mk7 Gti
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common failures around 60k km onwards on those are water pumps or thermostats. had a radiator or two as well.
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Hi Panicpanic-mechanic wrote:common failures around 60k km onwards on those are water pumps or thermostats. had a radiator or two as well.
How easy is it to spot the symptoms of failing water pumps or thermostat early or its a case of only noticing an issue when it's worse
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low water level warnings is your first clue. overheating is your next clue. Fluctuating water temp readings in another.
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Re: 2016 MK7 GTI
Guys, please confirm the following..
- how many footwell lights are in a 2016 gti? Only front passenger working for me.
-how many speakers and where are they located? Seems the previous owner had modified sound and removed back door mids.
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- how many footwell lights are in a 2016 gti? Only front passenger working for me.
-how many speakers and where are they located? Seems the previous owner had modified sound and removed back door mids.
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2 footwell lights (front only)Drift Devil wrote:Guys, please confirm the following..
- how many footwell lights are in a 2016 gti? Only front passenger working for me.
-how many speakers and where are they located? Seems the previous owner had modified sound and removed back door mids.
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Standard speakers, 8 I think (might be wrong) as sound happens to be one of those things I hardly pay attention to in a car
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Re: 2016 MK7 GTI
Needed to change my battery. Anyone can assist with coding start and stop on my car? Based in Midrand. Around from 23 Dec. Thanks
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