This car is so beautifully modded. He modded it for real performance and not just aesthetics or stance. The owner of that car and this channel give that iconic German hot hatch the respect it deserves.
Next plans are a LSD, front and rear sway bar, bigger brakes, and coils. Possibly a bigger turbo (probably the APR big turbo kit) as a preventative measure since the IHI turbos are known in the mk7 community to fail. More is20's than the is38 but both are known to fail. In the very distant future I want to do an AWD swap and a VR6t if the engine ever fails.
Now the GTI with the performance package is sounding like a great proposition. For about $1500 you are getting bigger brakes and a LSD. Damn good value if you ask me. I am so gonna get one of these. I have a 2013 jetta 2.5 with the manual transmission but man I need more power. Truly the best affordable all around car you can buy, the REAL QUESTION IS 2 door or 4 door?. As I just turned 27 today I probably will grow into the 4 door in the future. Sigh..
philo lee I noticed the front looking radar on the gti. Did you need cut up your car to install FMIC? the models I'm looking at say they're not compatible with the forward looking radar...😓
Just picked up my MK 7 GTI, its really brought back the fun to daily driving, nicely understated, so much fun around winding roads, nice exhaust note, comfy seats, sweet sound system, the only problem is I continue to miss the turn off to my home...
*Potential GTI owner in the near future watching reviews* *stumbles on this video* *Confirms that he WILL be a GTI owner very very soon* This was an incredible video, subscribed 30 seconds in. Amazing production quality, seriously talented and educated narrator, and very solid cars to review. EDIT: 3 years, 60k miles with this car now and I absolutely love this thing.
I recommend only getting one if you have no plans of tracking it. Even without tracking it, my GTI has had many issues that would have occurred during normal use anyways.
Test drove a 6MT and DSG today, felt great. Hmm....it would be a daily driver with potential autocross/HDPE events if I get the time and funds. However, kinda worried about that now...noticed you're in the same region as me as well haha. Austin local here. What issues have you incurred, if you don't mind me asking?
Here's a list of the issues that I have had so far. Keep in mind that mine is a 2015, so I've only had it for two years so far. Only modifications that my car has are an upgraded rear swaybar, wheels, and tires. -Gauge cluster replaced due to fogged glass -Music freezes intermittently while listening to MP3s. No solution available -Rear spoiler uprights became un-adhered. Replaced with new design -Shifter replaced twice. First time because it was peeling. Second time because it was throwing engine codes. -Battery died and wouldn't hold a charge. Replaced with normal size battery (car originally comes with smaller battery). -Suction pump replaced under recall -Oil temps often reach 270°F during track use, at which point it starts to cut power -Even with traction control and stability management off, they still intervene fairly often -DSG transmission overheated during track use and leaked some fluid. Two cylinders were also misfiring. -During a spark plug change I found oil on the spark plugs (explains why I was burning quite a bit of oil). The cam cradle assembly was seeping oil into the spark plug tower. Associated gaskets were replaced. Overall this thing has been a pretty big headache.
Just bought a 2017 Pure White GTI SE 6MT a few days ago. Absolutely love it so far, no regrets. As soon as the clutch needs goes out, the modding beings.
The 3rd gen EA888 is some piece of engineering excellence. Not only it has the above mentioned in video direct fuel injection and variable exhaust valve timings, but it also incorporates: - integrated exhaust headers in the cylinder head - water cooled, allowing for shorter length, better turbo spool and improved flow, because of lower exhaust gas temperatures; - fully electronically controlled turbocharger wastegate and bypass valves - no more springs and vacuums and sh...; - fully electronically controlled cooling system - engine management can control the temperature of the engine to a degree never seen before; higher temps when cruising or driving around town, and lower temps when thrashing it to keep things safe and to reduce knock; - two injectors per cylinder - one before the valve, and the other after it; this way carbon build up, which has been direct injection's major flaw is not present anymore. And this is the stuff that people can read about in VW's documentation.
Interesting about the coolant because I've noticed mine drops a few degrees when I start to drive it harder. I wonder why they would want higher engine temps at cruising speeds?
@@rambow70 It's basic Stoichiometry; Higher temps because the engine runs leaner, leaner engines are more fuel efficient. Also, reducing the cooling demand reduces engine load, which again, helps the engine to run leaner and thus, more efficient. Running lean is tricky as it isn't engine safe and requires comprehensive thermal management to avoid knock, perdetonation ect. It's really nothing new or novel, and all "efficient" brands like Honda pioneered this long ago. On the other side, driving hard isn't about being efficient so the engine runs more rich which is also safer. Rich engines run much cooler because the added fuel aids in thermal transfer. Look up the law of conservation of mass and enthalpy.
bunch of other shit as in basic bolt ons lol. And Golf R is just a direct bolt on factory turbo. Even stock IS20, I was faster than a bolted on ST with freektune with just my tune only MK7
GeeFK Yes a bunch of other shit is basic boltons on both cars, I just didn't feel like listing off a bunch of stuff so I said that. My point is you can modify either car to be as powerful as you want, nobody should be jealous of anyone here. Learn to get a long with fellow car enthusiasts instead of turning everything into a dick measuring contest.
Such a great story and video. I like the unique content you guys put out! Keep it up. I wanted to take a cross country road trip in the Skyline when i bought it but it never happened. Seeing this re invigorates me to make it happen.
I love the geeking out about the engine specs! Please do more of that in future videos! It's very informative and helps us learn about other car engines too.
'Getting to know That Dude In Blue' caught my attention, the editing on the 1000hp EVO was very exciting and visually stimulating, but this was the video that made me subscribe. You took an entire minute to try and explain the EA888 engine.. WHERE DO THEY DO THAT AT. You guys are awesome, informative, creative, and most of all, interesting to watch. You guys sparked my love cars cars right back up with "why do we love cars?" BTW, very jealous you guys test drove all four of my JDM dream cars. (Skyline, NSX, Supra, RX7) Keep it up!
I was a huge Honda fan boy and still am a die hard Honda fan. BUT.. I am loving my mk6 gti. From the huge after market for it to the way it handles and powers around the canyons at triple digit speeds. Can't wait to get me a mk7!
Essentially the Gen3 EA888 is the same iron block as previous generations, it just has a revised cylinder head. The new head encompasses refinements of the fuel / ignition system , valve train, thermal and air flow dynamics, and I'm sure more that I'm yet to comprehend. I'll informally list off some refinements which when combined truly enhance this power plant. *Im just a VW owner / Car nut / unemployed college student / Technician - please add anything I might have overlooked. Integrated exhaust manifold w/ coolant flow - decreased warmup times, decreased ambient manifold temps / decreased cool down times prior to being under load, increased thermal capacity and efficiency Dual exhaust / intake cam phasing i.e. intake and exhaust cam variable valve timing , and multiple cam profiles. Revised cam follower / cam driven mechanical high pressure fuel pump / vacuums pump Speed density intake air flow monitoring - No need for inline mass air flow sensor Revised PCV / intake diverter valave - reduces & redirects blow-bi Revised ignition coils with individual ground per coil pack. Revised valve cover w/ integrated cam caps
I have an 18 GTI S, absolutely love the car. Comes in just under 3000lbs and has 220hp and 260tq on paper. As we all know those are sandbagged numbers too. Only thing I would change is adding a diff and the PP/R brakes.
I really really enjoyed this piece. I am so glad you cover a VW. I have owned VWs all my life and your thoughts and words just inspires me to continue to work on them and own them. Thank you again !
I just bought a MK7.5 2021 GTI. Looking into tunes, it's insane. Now, stage 1 tunes will take my motor from 230 WHP to to about 310. That's nuts. I have the DSG transmission which can also be tuned, and when the DSG gets tuned, it's another level of insane for a daily driver. I love this car.
I've had my MK6 for about 5 years now. It's my fifth Volkswagen. The quality of the interior always makes me smile. also the 034 motorsport tune. That makes me smile also.
I have a Mark 6 GTI Wolfsburg Edition. It has the DSG transmission and an awe tuning catback exhaust was put on it recently. I absolutely love it!! It's fast, comfortable and so much fun to drive!
Best GTi video ever made. Hands down. I just finished basically doing all the things Philo did to my mk7 and of my wife knew how much money I spent I would be in some serious trouble. But good god - making the car faster, better handling, and better looking is so addictive.
I usually don't comment on videos, but wow, you guys have some very clean cut, high-grade content here. Got me Subbed on this very first video, KEEP IT COMING!!
So I’m coming from a 2006 STI and traded it in on my 2016 GTI performance package and Audubon package. Car is fun to drive already and love everything about it so far! Getting APR stage 1 tune next week!
Great video. I am far from an expert on mods and whatnot, but I did just purchase the exact car and I am beyond happy. Aside from silly custom things that I'd like to do to make it look personalized, I don't even have a single list item to mod the engine up. It truly is great right out the box. Thanks for the video. I feel the envy.
That was an amazing video, made me subscribe! Just got my GTI (manual transmission too) and i agree with everything said, the car just makes me smile every single time i get on it.
I apologize for being late, but I am researching a 2017 GTI myself. I wanted to say this was an 'excellent' video, with a first class interviewer and driver. I think your video may have just swung my mind to pull the trigger on a 2016-2017 when I can (if possible) in a few months. Cheers and God Bless... Kimonoskunk < 1 Corinthians 15 : 1-4 Romans 10 : 9-10
What an excellent video. I really enjoyed all of it. Fantastic story and a sick car. You have a talent in story telling. Use it. Thank you for making me want to tune my car xD
Nice GTI. I've got a 2010 carbon steel 2D manual that I've clocked about 70k miles on. Totally flawless save a recall or two. My next ride (coming soon) - 2017 Golf R. VW's have been good to me, and I've road tripped my GTI across the country several times - it's pretty darn comfy!
I just discovered y’alls channel, (and am also a mkvii gti) and this, and all of the content you have on offer is absolutely quality. Subbed and loved.
This is a great video and a nice introduction to the kind of work you put out - subscribed! This one was particularly interesting to me as I'm in the market for a Mk7 GTI. Awesome work.
Buddy of mine is about to have the fastest MK7 in the southeast, already had APR stage 3, now he is building the engine internals, with a larger turbo, much larger than the Golf R turbo, this thing will be at least 480 at the wheels. I seriously thinking getting a MK7 myself. It's amazing how much power you can squeeze out that engine.
This is what I love about VW. They engineer their cars almost as if they are meant to be modded for more power. I have a 2004 1.8t jetta, and with a little over $1k in mods and a tune with a stock ECU, I'm making around 220hp and 250tq at the wheels while still having great drive-ability which was a huge factor for me because it is my daily, and also so far about as reliable as old VWs get (knock on wood). The Mk7 GTI with a nice stage 2+ unitronic tune is probably coming up for me hopefully in the near future.
These MK7s really do have great tuning potential. Mine is stock, a friend of mine simply has a intake, AWE catback & a Downpipe with a APR stage 1 tune. Putting down nearly 300whp... Thats nuts.
My self and and Fill Lee are brothers from different mothers and fathers but we share a certain commonality. Although my 2016 GTI is a bone stock version, I recently completed a round trip of the USA. 7858.2 miles as a matter of fact. I'm a bit jealous of Filo's 350hp but my 220hp was more than adequit. Here's one instance that I'll share. While driving through northern Indiana, road construction was going on. Speed was reduced and we were forced to slow down. With cars on both sides of me, this other driver was riding my backside and would not back off. So I thought, as soon as there is a clearing, I'm going to make him suck some of my exhaust. Boom, I went from 55mph to 110mph in a blink and that guy was like a fart in the wind. I slowed to a reasonable 78mph and I never saw that guy again. What a feeling. Utility n fun without breaking the bank. My only qualms with the car was, although the seats are fairly comfortable, they aren't Caddy seats. But I still love it. Hmm, Stage 1 or 2 or maybe stage 3. Insane.
You guys will seriously blow up one day. You will wake up and your subscriber numbers will be through the roof. Your content is spectacular, just have to get your name out there. Keep doing what you are doing guys, I look forward to watching your channel grow! If your ever in New York, I have a modded 2015 WRX you can drive and a few motorcycles! :)
The 3rd gen EA888 also doesn't have an exhaust manifold. By that I mean it is built into the head ,so it minimizes the runner length, and turbo bolts on directly to the head.
I have a '16 GTI Autobahn with the Performance Package (and Lighting package and Dynamic Chassis Control) with a 6-speed manual, and I fucking LOVE it. What an improvement it is over my last car ('13 GLI Autobahn). It's the perfect blend of performance and practicality. Best car I've ever owned.
I really dig the mirror wheel color match actually. I was suppose to buy a Fiesta ST, went away for the weekend and the dealer sold it with a deposit down. So now pulling the trigger on a grey mk7 PP Gti. :)
Ive always wanted a Golf GTI all the way back to the MK2. I now own an MK6 GTI tuned on a Eurodyne Stage 2 setup making 290whp/300tq with just a downpipe and 23psi. Couldn't ask for more power to weight ratio along with one hell of a drive.
Love the GTI, drove one and was really sold on it. For me when I buy a car in the next 3-4 months I think it's going to come down between the GTI, WRX, and Focus ST
Man I struggled between the WRX and gti. I was deciding what to trade my base Subaru Impreza for. Took the gti for one test drive and wondered if I would ever leave gti after that. I've had many toys. The gti is by far my favorite.
This channel is amazing, and this video fully proved it , Great Quality, Music Is tasteful and not loud to the point where I can’t Hear the video, Amazing car, I own an mk7 GTI myself, And The Overall quality of the video is unmatched. +1 Sub, +1 Like
The video structure is superb and I really appreciate you taking the time to lay out all the facts. Shows you so your research. Subscribed. What state are you guys in??
93455Driver golf r = more hp a LITTLE more torque. (Different injectors bigger turbo different tune).. that's about it. Well 4 wheel drive ( AWD). Also comes with a 10 to 15k price bump maybe a little more if you can get your gti at a discount like I did. They also have a couple SMALL exterior changes different body kit under the driver and passenger door, and a different diffuser on the back. Also the exhaust is a little different. USA models come with the digital dash board for the golf r as standard
Wonderful Video! i just bought a GTI Clubsport a week ago! (Arrival from Germany in 2 months). Im thinking going with AEZ Raise HG or Dark for winter tires. What do you think, any suggestions on this or other adjustments to the car..? :)
That car is set up absolutely perfect! it has a shitload of horsepower for the traction, nice handling 🚗💨 very quick, very fun n' I bet that thing is so nice to drive out on the highway.. let alone in the city. 400hp(crank) 3200lbs=👍👍 nice setup... Real nice set-up!
Performance pack would've added a fantastic limited slip dip, and really would've aided in putting the power down in corners. Real torque vectoring is amazing.
Great video! Kind of funny that you mentioned the channel's love for Asian cars so you feature a German car...driven by an Asian. Am I the only one who finds that kinda funny in a silly way? Also any chance you're going to do one of these beautiful videos on the Mk7 R? I love my (lightly modded) R and would love to get your channel's take on it!
The fact this guy went the extra mile to explain why the mk7 makes so much power...subscribe to this man!
Matt Nguyen absolutely!
I just did :)
This car is so beautifully modded. He modded it for real performance and not just aesthetics or stance. The owner of that car and this channel give that iconic German hot hatch the respect it deserves.
Thank you!
I would love to know more about your build and upcoming mods. What offset do you have on your car? It looks great.
Next plans are a LSD, front and rear sway bar, bigger brakes, and coils. Possibly a bigger turbo (probably the APR big turbo kit) as a preventative measure since the IHI turbos are known in the mk7 community to fail. More is20's than the is38 but both are known to fail.
In the very distant future I want to do an AWD swap and a VR6t if the engine ever fails.
Now the GTI with the performance package is sounding like a great proposition. For about $1500 you are getting bigger brakes and a LSD. Damn good value if you ask me. I am so gonna get one of these. I have a 2013 jetta 2.5 with the manual transmission but man I need more power. Truly the best affordable all around car you can buy, the REAL QUESTION IS 2 door or 4 door?. As I just turned 27 today I probably will grow into the 4 door in the future. Sigh..
philo lee
I noticed the front looking radar on the gti. Did you need cut up your car to install FMIC? the models I'm looking at say they're not compatible with the forward looking radar...😓
Just picked up my MK 7 GTI, its really brought back the fun to daily driving, nicely understated, so much fun around winding roads, nice exhaust note, comfy seats, sweet sound system, the only problem is I continue to miss the turn off to my home...
fabian fisken relatable I always miss the turn off to my house ever since I baught one 😂
Ya ive had mine about 3 weeks, I miss my turn in on a regular basis 😅
*Potential GTI owner in the near future watching reviews*
*stumbles on this video*
*Confirms that he WILL be a GTI owner very very soon*
This was an incredible video, subscribed 30 seconds in. Amazing production quality, seriously talented and educated narrator, and very solid cars to review.
EDIT: 3 years, 60k miles with this car now and I absolutely love this thing.
I recommend only getting one if you have no plans of tracking it. Even without tracking it, my GTI has had many issues that would have occurred during normal use anyways.
Test drove a 6MT and DSG today, felt great. Hmm....it would be a daily driver with potential autocross/HDPE events if I get the time and funds. However, kinda worried about that now...noticed you're in the same region as me as well haha. Austin local here. What issues have you incurred, if you don't mind me asking?
Here's a list of the issues that I have had so far. Keep in mind that mine is a 2015, so I've only had it for two years so far. Only modifications that my car has are an upgraded rear swaybar, wheels, and tires.
-Gauge cluster replaced due to fogged glass
-Music freezes intermittently while listening to MP3s. No solution available
-Rear spoiler uprights became un-adhered. Replaced with new design
-Shifter replaced twice. First time because it was peeling. Second time because it was throwing engine codes.
-Battery died and wouldn't hold a charge. Replaced with normal size battery (car originally comes with smaller battery).
-Suction pump replaced under recall
-Oil temps often reach 270°F during track use, at which point it starts to cut power
-Even with traction control and stability management off, they still intervene fairly often
-DSG transmission overheated during track use and leaked some fluid. Two cylinders were also misfiring.
-During a spark plug change I found oil on the spark plugs (explains why I was burning quite a bit of oil). The cam cradle assembly was seeping oil into the spark plug tower. Associated gaskets were replaced.
Overall this thing has been a pretty big headache.
Just bought a 2017 Pure White GTI SE 6MT a few days ago. Absolutely love it so far, no regrets. As soon as the clutch needs goes out, the modding beings.
I recommend getting an oil cooler for your first upgrade.
I don't understand how you guys only have 13k subs. Your content is amazing.
They are getting up there, i subbed at like 6k subs.
They need better video imo, but great content though. I'd happily offer my services for hire
Aranu they have really goo video quality, wtf are you talking about?
i wouldn't subs, music cover words, was annoying
blame non car guys
The 3rd gen EA888 is some piece of engineering excellence. Not only it has the above mentioned in video direct fuel injection and variable exhaust valve timings, but it also incorporates:
- integrated exhaust headers in the cylinder head - water cooled, allowing for shorter length, better turbo spool and improved flow, because of lower exhaust gas temperatures;
- fully electronically controlled turbocharger wastegate and bypass valves - no more springs and vacuums and sh...;
- fully electronically controlled cooling system - engine management can control the temperature of the engine to a degree never seen before; higher temps when cruising or driving around town, and lower temps when thrashing it to keep things safe and to reduce knock;
- two injectors per cylinder - one before the valve, and the other after it; this way carbon build up, which has been direct injection's major flaw is not present anymore.
And this is the stuff that people can read about in VW's documentation.
Ivan Pirishanchin Unfortunately (if Im not being mistaken), USA version doesnt have the double injection system. Only DI is available.
Ivan Pirishanchin Europe gets the dual injection US only DI.
@Qi Gong DI only in US. I have done ton of research on it. Luckily our AU version has dual !
Interesting about the coolant because I've noticed mine drops a few degrees when I start to drive it harder. I wonder why they would want higher engine temps at cruising speeds?
@@rambow70 It's basic Stoichiometry; Higher temps because the engine runs leaner, leaner engines are more fuel efficient. Also, reducing the cooling demand reduces engine load, which again, helps the engine to run leaner and thus, more efficient. Running lean is tricky as it isn't engine safe and requires comprehensive thermal management to avoid knock, perdetonation ect. It's really nothing new or novel, and all "efficient" brands like Honda pioneered this long ago. On the other side, driving hard isn't about being efficient so the engine runs more rich which is also safer. Rich engines run much cooler because the added fuel aids in thermal transfer. Look up the law of conservation of mass and enthalpy.
"I can't believe you only have this many subs"...7 year's later 1.15 million plus subs 😊
Focus ST owners were mad at the numbers ;)
You're not wrong lol
It has a Golf R Turbo swap (and a bunch of other shit), if you put a bigger Turbo in a ST (and a bunch of other shit) you can get 350WHP no problem.
bunch of other shit as in basic bolt ons lol. And Golf R is just a direct bolt on factory turbo. Even stock IS20, I was faster than a bolted on ST with freektune with just my tune only MK7
GeeFK Yes a bunch of other shit is basic boltons on both cars, I just didn't feel like listing off a bunch of stuff so I said that. My point is you can modify either car to be as powerful as you want, nobody should be jealous of anyone here. Learn to get a long with fellow car enthusiasts instead of turning everything into a dick measuring contest.
+Devin Herndon haha that RS 2.3 though...
If I didn't have a Subaru, I'd definitely own a GTI. A Pure White GTI.
yeah, me too
Loving mine
Love mine that I just picked up!
I bought a 15 gti if subaru would have kept the hatch i would have bought an sti oh well only one letter different right
zues2013 LoL, id never be disfaithful to VW over some asian cars. But well well.. Cant live without the solid interior quality hehe ;)
LOVED THIS VIDEO AND LOVE THIS CHANNEL. SERIOUSLY SOME HIGH QUALITY STUFF
Such a great story and video. I like the unique content you guys put out! Keep it up. I wanted to take a cross country road trip in the Skyline when i bought it but it never happened. Seeing this re invigorates me to make it happen.
Glad you like it Josh! You'd make us very jealous if you went across country in that gee dee are.
You need to Review my Manic Stage 2 mini cooper S R56. I live in Delaware, just pick a day and i can drive down for a review.
dude, nice video. you're a good narrator.
Agree, this sounds & looks real good! Just bought a new GTI Clubsport last week btw! (Arrival in 2 months)
this channel is just beyond great, keep up the good work. Can't wait to see when you guys blow up, mark my words!
Marked :D
@@Fabian_RS3 1.12M Subscribers now!
I love the geeking out about the engine specs! Please do more of that in future videos! It's very informative and helps us learn about other car engines too.
Glad you enjoyed that segment! We're total nerds and enjoy that kind of research. Maybe we'll include more stuff like that in the future.
+Gears and Gasoline Please do!
'Getting to know That Dude In Blue' caught my attention, the editing on the 1000hp EVO was very exciting and visually stimulating, but this was the video that made me subscribe. You took an entire minute to try and explain the EA888 engine.. WHERE DO THEY DO THAT AT. You guys are awesome, informative, creative, and most of all, interesting to watch. You guys sparked my love cars cars right back up with "why do we love cars?" BTW, very jealous you guys test drove all four of my JDM dream cars. (Skyline, NSX, Supra, RX7) Keep it up!
Exactly, i havent seen another video explaining EA888!
This is an old video, but honestly why i love the vw community the most.
Love my mk7 gti , great job guys love the video.
I was a huge Honda fan boy and still am a die hard Honda fan. BUT.. I am loving my mk6 gti. From the huge after market for it to the way it handles and powers around the canyons at triple digit speeds. Can't wait to get me a mk7!
Did ya get one
Essentially the Gen3 EA888 is the same iron block as previous generations, it just has a revised cylinder head.
The new head encompasses refinements of the fuel / ignition system , valve train, thermal and air flow dynamics, and I'm sure more that I'm yet to comprehend.
I'll informally list off some refinements which when combined truly enhance this power plant. *Im just a VW owner / Car nut / unemployed college student / Technician - please add anything I might have overlooked.
Integrated exhaust manifold w/ coolant flow - decreased warmup times, decreased ambient manifold temps / decreased cool down times prior to being under load, increased thermal capacity and efficiency
Dual exhaust / intake cam phasing i.e. intake and exhaust cam variable valve timing , and multiple cam profiles.
Revised cam follower / cam driven mechanical high pressure fuel pump / vacuums pump
Speed density intake air flow monitoring - No need for inline mass air flow sensor
Revised PCV / intake diverter valave - reduces & redirects blow-bi
Revised ignition coils with individual ground per coil pack.
Revised valve cover w/ integrated cam caps
There is no intake valve VVT, only exhaust known as Audi Valve Lift
Excellent video.I'm picking up a 2016 gti in a couple days,and I can't wait
I have an 18 GTI S, absolutely love the car. Comes in just under 3000lbs and has 220hp and 260tq on paper. As we all know those are sandbagged numbers too. Only thing I would change is adding a diff and the PP/R brakes.
I really really enjoyed this piece. I am so glad you cover a VW. I have owned VWs all my life and your thoughts and words just inspires me to continue to work on them and own them. Thank you again !
I just bought a MK7.5 2021 GTI. Looking into tunes, it's insane. Now, stage 1 tunes will take my motor from 230 WHP to to about 310. That's nuts. I have the DSG transmission which can also be tuned, and when the DSG gets tuned, it's another level of insane for a daily driver. I love this car.
"i've been Meaning to inject more Sauerkraut, in the Sushi bar we've got going on" that was Bars honestly love you guys
I've had my MK6 for about 5 years now. It's my fifth Volkswagen. The quality of the interior always makes me smile. also the 034 motorsport tune. That makes me smile also.
This is one of the best car videos/reviews I've ever seen. Keep doing this, and thank you for reviewing the mk7!
I have a Mark 6 GTI Wolfsburg Edition. It has the DSG transmission and an awe tuning catback exhaust was put on it recently. I absolutely love it!! It's fast, comfortable and so much fun to drive!
Best GTi video ever made. Hands down. I just finished basically doing all the things Philo did to my mk7 and of my wife knew how much money I spent I would be in some serious trouble. But good god - making the car faster, better handling, and better looking is so addictive.
I usually don't comment on videos, but wow, you guys have some very clean cut, high-grade content here. Got me Subbed on this very first video, KEEP IT COMING!!
So I’m coming from a 2006 STI and traded it in on my 2016 GTI performance package and Audubon package. Car is fun to drive already and love everything about it so far! Getting APR stage 1 tune next week!
This just confirmed for me to save up for the MK7 when I was considering the MK6. Excellent video!
Great video. I am far from an expert on mods and whatnot, but I did just purchase the exact car and I am beyond happy. Aside from silly custom things that I'd like to do to make it look personalized, I don't even have a single list item to mod the engine up. It truly is great right out the box. Thanks for the video. I feel the envy.
Hey, these reviews are unlike anything ive ever seen, your style is so unique, keep it up
That was an amazing video, made me subscribe! Just got my GTI (manual transmission too) and i agree with everything said, the car just makes me smile every single time i get on it.
I apologize for being late, but I am researching a 2017 GTI myself. I wanted to say this was an 'excellent' video, with a first class interviewer and driver. I think your video may have just swung my mind to pull the trigger on a 2016-2017 when I can (if possible) in a few months.
Cheers and God Bless...
Kimonoskunk <
1 Corinthians 15 : 1-4
Romans 10 : 9-10
The ending almost made me cry. Good work. You've earned another subscriber.
Gotta say, my 06 Mk5 GTI definantly still has its magic ten years later. These cars are special thats for sure.
What an excellent video. I really enjoyed all of it. Fantastic story and a sick car. You have a talent in story telling. Use it. Thank you for making me want to tune my car xD
Nice GTI. I've got a 2010 carbon steel 2D manual that I've clocked about 70k miles on. Totally flawless save a recall or two. My next ride (coming soon) - 2017 Golf R. VW's have been good to me, and I've road tripped my GTI across the country several times - it's pretty darn comfy!
All I see is QUALITY !!! Music The style of talking Video Quality and Cars You Review = BADAss!!!
Sorry for my bad english hehe :P
And Video Making ( angles ) is Awesome !
Buying one tomorrow for a new daily, thanks for the great review 😄
Been subbed for a while now , can't believe how little subs you guys have . One of my fav car channels :)
All the way from sunny South Africa btw
When you drive a Golf as a daily you will understand what VW wants to achieve on their cars
I just discovered y’alls channel, (and am also a mkvii gti) and this, and all of the content you have on offer is absolutely quality. Subbed and loved.
Glad I came across this, I have a 2018 GTI and I love it, can’t wait to mod it
Fantastic video as always. Most underrated UA-camrs
Superb content. I just got a 2015 MK7 Golf Sportwagen TDI SE. Going to wait until the warranty is out and then start modding it.
Another solid video, I love the content you put out and appreciate the quality your channel produces!
This is a great video and a nice introduction to the kind of work you put out - subscribed! This one was particularly interesting to me as I'm in the market for a Mk7 GTI. Awesome work.
Buddy of mine is about to have the fastest MK7 in the southeast, already had APR stage 3, now he is building the engine internals, with a larger turbo, much larger than the Golf R turbo, this thing will be at least 480 at the wheels. I seriously thinking getting a MK7 myself. It's amazing how much power you can squeeze out that engine.
Being a V8 guy, I respect this engine and car a lot, the cheapest money to power ratio you can get out of any other car, today.
Jose M Brito u said it!
This is what I love about VW. They engineer their cars almost as if they are meant to be modded for more power. I have a 2004 1.8t jetta, and with a little over $1k in mods and a tune with a stock ECU, I'm making around 220hp and 250tq at the wheels while still having great drive-ability which was a huge factor for me because it is my daily, and also so far about as reliable as old VWs get (knock on wood). The Mk7 GTI with a nice stage 2+ unitronic tune is probably coming up for me hopefully in the near future.
These MK7s really do have great tuning potential. Mine is stock, a friend of mine simply has a intake, AWE catback & a Downpipe with a APR stage 1 tune. Putting down nearly 300whp... Thats nuts.
My self and and Fill Lee are brothers from different mothers and fathers but we share a certain commonality. Although my 2016 GTI is a bone stock version, I recently completed a round trip of the USA. 7858.2 miles as a matter of fact. I'm a bit jealous of Filo's 350hp but my 220hp was more than adequit. Here's one instance that I'll share. While driving through northern Indiana, road construction was going on. Speed was reduced and we were forced to slow down. With cars on both sides of me, this other driver was riding my backside and would not back off. So I thought, as soon as there is a clearing, I'm going to make him suck some of my exhaust. Boom, I went from 55mph to 110mph in a blink and that guy was like a fart in the wind.
I slowed to a reasonable 78mph and I never saw that guy again. What a feeling. Utility n fun without breaking the bank.
My only qualms with the car was, although the seats are fairly comfortable, they aren't Caddy seats. But I still love it.
Hmm, Stage 1 or 2 or maybe stage 3. Insane.
The ending had me emotional
I owned the mk7 gti for a year, best car I ever drove. Will definitely get another one day
Work of art this video was. You have earned my subscription!
I really miss my mk7 gti with the apr stage 1 tune. It was a fun and reliable car.
You guys will seriously blow up one day. You will wake up and your subscriber numbers will be through the roof. Your content is spectacular, just have to get your name out there. Keep doing what you are doing guys, I look forward to watching your channel grow! If your ever in New York, I have a modded 2015 WRX you can drive and a few motorcycles! :)
Love my Autobahn GTi. Shout out to all owners. #Squadddddd. We should all have a GTi Wave.
This is beautiful. Thanks for the smile on my face. :)
Massive road trip in a tuned VW? Sounds like he's living the dream. Fair play dude.
Love my mk7. Best daily ever.
The 3rd gen EA888 also doesn't have an exhaust manifold. By that I mean it is built into the head ,so it minimizes the runner length, and turbo bolts on directly to the head.
This is a really great video! You guys did a damn good job! Keep it up!
Super video. Thank you for making it. Cool car. Seems like a lovely car. And I loved the engine information in the middle👍
I have a '16 GTI Autobahn with the Performance Package (and Lighting package and Dynamic Chassis Control) with a 6-speed manual, and I fucking LOVE it. What an improvement it is over my last car ('13 GLI Autobahn). It's the perfect blend of performance and practicality. Best car I've ever owned.
Love watching your videos! Top notch quality.
Very nice..... I just got a 2017 GTI Autobahn Edition. I can't wait to mod it.
same just got mine a day ago
Wtf "autobahn Edition"? Maybe the know that the car will pass its life on the autobahn doing 250kph
I guess this is what inspired you guys for your recent cross country trips.
First video I’ve seen from you guys and I just picked a mk7 ‘15 gti this definitely inspired me lmao , Great video btw 🔥
Great video! Thank you for sharing! I have '16 GTI with PP all stock. First mod in doing is VWR springs!
fantastic video guys
I really dig the mirror wheel color match actually. I was suppose to buy a Fiesta ST, went away for the weekend and the dealer sold it with a deposit down. So now pulling the trigger on a grey mk7 PP Gti. :)
Ive always wanted a Golf GTI all the way back to the MK2. I now own an MK6 GTI tuned on a Eurodyne Stage 2 setup making 290whp/300tq with just a downpipe and 23psi. Couldn't ask for more power to weight ratio along with one hell of a drive.
You should still own a MK2 16V...
Own a mk3
Love the GTI, drove one and was really sold on it. For me when I buy a car in the next 3-4 months I think it's going to come down between the GTI, WRX, and Focus ST
TheMainMan318 what did you end up purchasing?
Right when i am looking at buying one...Good timing, thanks!
Go philo! Such a great vid. Makes sense abt the mk7 making these crazy numbers vs the first gen motors
This video is spectacular. Well done.
Man I struggled between the WRX and gti. I was deciding what to trade my base Subaru Impreza for. Took the gti for one test drive and wondered if I would ever leave gti after that. I've had many toys. The gti is by far my favorite.
I have the 40th year anniversary with R motor called the Club Sport with APR1
Sexy
This channel is amazing, and this video fully proved it , Great Quality, Music Is tasteful and not loud to the point where I can’t Hear the video, Amazing car, I own an mk7 GTI myself, And The Overall quality of the video is unmatched. +1 Sub, +1 Like
Great vid. Proud stage 2 Mk7 owner.
Great Review by the showing a owner's perspective on this vehicle!!
The video structure is superb and I really appreciate you taking the time to lay out all the facts. Shows you so your research. Subscribed. What state are you guys in??
ravenjsr Lovely Virginia
i really love the videos you guys put out. keep up the amazing work
Great video content, editing and camera work, please try out a Golf R at some point and see how it compares to the GTI.
93455Driver golf r = more hp a LITTLE more torque. (Different injectors bigger turbo different tune).. that's about it. Well 4 wheel drive ( AWD). Also comes with a 10 to 15k price bump maybe a little more if you can get your gti at a discount like I did. They also have a couple SMALL exterior changes different body kit under the driver and passenger door, and a different diffuser on the back. Also the exhaust is a little different. USA models come with the digital dash board for the golf r as standard
Wonderful Video! i just bought a GTI Clubsport a week ago! (Arrival from Germany in 2 months). Im thinking going with AEZ Raise HG or Dark for winter tires. What do you think, any suggestions on this or other adjustments to the car..? :)
How are you loving your car now?
Damn son get some power mods my brother keeps going on about how he beat a clubsport with his honda 😂
3DFX what's the difference between a normal gti and a clubsport gti? I can't find a clear answer on the net :(
MistarBoomBastyk clubsport is a little more powerful and Has a little more luxury and accessories
and 3 fewer seats!
That car is set up absolutely perfect! it has a shitload of horsepower for the traction, nice handling 🚗💨 very quick, very fun n' I bet that thing is so nice to drive out on the highway.. let alone in the city. 400hp(crank) 3200lbs=👍👍 nice setup... Real nice set-up!
The (VAQ) Mechanical Limited slip diff makes a huge difference on 2018 model. Nice car.
That was so cool, props to philosophy. Good looking car tasteful modification well rounded.
You are correct on the mk6 vs mk7 EA888 differences for the GTI.
I own a 2017 gti se , drives great , enough power to have fun with
Sub'd. Nice to see a different approach in a car review from all other cars out there. Will be checking out other vids!
Performance pack would've added a fantastic limited slip dip, and really would've aided in putting the power down in corners. Real torque vectoring is amazing.
Nice video! Very well thought through process.
Great video and such a lovely car
Great video! Kind of funny that you mentioned the channel's love for Asian cars so you feature a German car...driven by an Asian. Am I the only one who finds that kinda funny in a silly way?
Also any chance you're going to do one of these beautiful videos on the Mk7 R? I love my (lightly modded) R and would love to get your channel's take on it!
I've had an 02 Gti. Currently I've owned my 2010 Audi S5 for the past 3 INCREDIBLE years. But my next car.....back to a GTi. Hands down.
Song used The Corner of Her Eye by Stumblenie