Just picked up my new GTI!

**zzc2010** · 26-04-2018, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Project 7

I created some noise and emailed the CEO of VW Australia, as head office t to pull out of their initial proposal of an upgrade to a golf GTI - the director of customer experience got into contact with me and honoured the deal and provided me with an upgrade. Thanks for watching mate

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That was extremely lucky.

They don’t usually do that.

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**Project 7** · 26-04-2018, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by zzc2010

That was extremely lucky.

They don’t usually do that.

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Yes I know, they mentioned this but due to a rep making a promise he couldn't come through with, VW decided to honour it rather than delay the issue further. I'm extremely grateful

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**zzc2010** · 26-04-2018, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Project 7

Yes I know, they mentioned this but due to a rep making a promise he couldn't come through with, VW decided to honour it rather than delay the issue further. I'm extremely grateful

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Usually replacing clutch packs will solve the issues.

Yours seem troublesome.

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**Project 7** · 26-04-2018, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by zzc2010

Usually replacing clutch packs will solve the issues.

Yours seem troublesome.

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Yeah definitely, I've heard upgrading to heavy duty clutches fixes the issue, but they replaced clutches, mechatronics unit and then the whole transmission with no luck - massive lemon. The Golf is going well so far, fingers crossed

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**zzc2010** · 26-04-2018, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Project 7

Yeah definitely, I've heard upgrading to heavy duty clutches fixes the issue, but they replaced clutches, mechatronics unit and then the whole transmission with no luck - massive lemon. The Golf is going well so far, fingers crossed

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New golf is wet 7 speed.

Should be way more durable.

However, all dual clutches are the same. Clutch packs all tear and wear.

Ya, I’ve seen a massive lemon

polo ending up trading by the owner herself.

Lucky you.

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**Kachingg** · 26-04-2018, 12:12 PM

The normal gti gets the dq 250 6 speed
Only the performance upgrade gets the 7 speed dq 381 well worth the extra cost to upgrade just for the gearbox upgrade its a peach

**Project 7** · 26-04-2018, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by zzc2010

New golf is wet 7 speed.

Should be way more durable.

However, all dual clutches are the same. Clutch packs all tear and wear.

Ya, I’ve seen a massive lemon

polo ending up trading by the owner herself.

Lucky you.

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Thanks buddy! I'll make a First impressions vid soon and upload

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**Project 7** · 26-04-2018, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Kachingg

The normal gti gets the dq 250 6 speed
Only the performance upgrade gets the 7 speed dq 381 well worth the extra cost to upgrade just for the gearbox upgrade its a peach

Yes I believe it's a 6 speed wet clutch, the 7 speed sounds amazing but I'm more than happy with what I have now!

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**Brycem** · 27-04-2018, 04:33 PM

I’ve got a 7.5 GTI manual. The latest in a long line stretching back to the MK4. It’s a great car for the money but I am seriously contemplating a cat back aftermarket exhaust as it is far too refined. Any recommendations? I’ve looked at a couple of Remus options but haven’t pulled the trigger yet as want to know if there are better products out there.