Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[donweather]

Just remember that wheel hop is very bad for your CV joints, gearbox and clutch. You're shortening the life of those parts whenever it happens!

And I think that's why everyone on here is trying to work out how to avoid it at all cost.

Mine is getting progressively worse but I think that's a function of my contis almost down to the wear indicators. I did find that the warmer the tyres and the smoother the road the way less axle tramp I get. I'm hoping new tyres will help the situation soon.

[Dutch77]

Overall, the car performed excellently, didnt get much axle hop except in one corner. I came into the corner too hot but it was easily corrected. Dont know if this is attributed to the 19" or the electronic differential. The diff after all is designed to vector the torque to the wheel with the most grip.



It is different but very easy to get used to and control. The biggest noticeable difference is the low rpm torque, only need to touch the accelerator to get to speed. We've driven it in highway speed & stop/start traffic, I would not let this concern you one little bit. It is brilliant!!



Ive spoken to APR in Sydney this morning, they have mapped both Standard GTI and PP. They are both identical according to APR. You'll also end up at 235kw with a standard GTI.

Yeah I suspect we probably struggled in the same corners but overall it was a pretty clean drive, and a load of fun. Credit to your son riding shotgun though, not sure I'd be so happy in the passenger seat in a few of those sections.

I am seriously considering the tune myself, and if I do will probably end up at stage 2 per my Mk6. One of my prospective interstate jaunts will take me past Brisbane - I might have to drop in to see Guy at HQ and let them go to town.

I'd agree the tunes would come out the same, the PP only has the extra 7kw through VW's own tweak to supposedly offset the extra weight. This is no different to the tune on the Tigs where the 125/132 is coming up to the 155, meaning the lower end cars represent tremendous value. If you were tuning a Tig then you'd want to be buying the 155 for other (spec) reasons. Fair amount of info on that in tigger73s build thread anyway.

[nma]

Just got back from a drive in mk7 with Apr stage 1 done. All I can say is WOW I'm booked in on Monday

[sergioscirocco]

here is video where you can compare the mk6 gti and the mk7 gti side by side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MBAI63IgqQ

[SilvrFoxX]

Greetings,

Looking for a thread on MK7 GTI best negotiated price and options.. anyone point me in the right direction

[Dutch77]

Unfortunately no one has kept a record like with the Mk6 - although some of the claimed prices were a little dubious. Therefore most of the prices have been buried within this thread, although not much discussion of late with what people are paying.

A section of my invoice was here: Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[DoggieHowser]

Saw the PP in limestone grey at Gold Coast VW earlier.

Was quoted 54 grand. Damn looks gorgeous.

[SilvrFoxX]

Unfortunately no one has kept a record like with the Mk6 - although some of the claimed prices were a little dubious. Therefore most of the prices have been buried within this thread, although not much discussion of late with what people are paying.

A section of my invoice was here: Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

looks like a good deal.. looking at a Red GTI with leather and DSG, the sales folk at North shore VW seem not want to budge on retail so was wondering what is out there as I go around to other dealers. I am guessing you got a corporate rate?

[Dutch77]

looks like a good deal.. looking at a Red GTI with leather and DSG, the sales folk at North shore VW seem not want to budge on retail so was wondering what is out there as I go around to other dealers. I am guessing you got a corporate rate?

There are definitely dealers willing to budge, but based on various stories on here it seems to vary state to state, dealer to dealer. I think a few dealers are still stuck in Mk6 mode circa 2010 when 6-9 months and retail was the go.

Correct, there was corporate in there which should account for $2k of the discount, was about half the rate I had off the Mk6.

I assume this is for family/friend given I've read your R commentary/love for years now?

[Brendan_A]

Greetings,

Looking for a thread on MK7 GTI best negotiated price and options.. anyone point me in the right direction

This is what we paid for our GTI 5 months ago.

You selling the R?