Tuned 2022 MK8 VW GTI S (6-Speed Manual) - POV Driving Impressions

2022 VW GTI S (6MT)
034Motorsports 93 tune
APR high flow drop in air filter
Sportshifters GT2 shift knob
OZ Alleggerita HLT Matte Graphite Silver 17x8
Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 225/45ZR17
OBD11 Scan tool for the coding

The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended!

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Thanks for watching!

[ThatneSRT]

Kyle slipped up leaking his two family life lmao

[Notsinthetik]

Thank you for the opportunity! I hope I make the MK8 enjoyers proud, and maybe change the minds of some folks that have written it off entirely.

[AdamKlingenberger]

Can confirm 17” wheels are a huge improvement. Car feels more nimble. I had 17” winters and it felt bad to move back to the OEM 18”.

[misterbondage]

Kyle's got a Throttle House shirt on! Where's TheTopher merch at?!?

[christophermaldonadopr]

I have a gti mk8 S DSG for 2 years now! Love it! Great on gas, fun, has all the tech I need. Doesnt feel cheap. Man for the price this car is unbeatable!

[ZMBIE-x]

This guy is exactly who I would expect to dive this car.

[Fzcp]

As a fellow big dude (6’4” 245 lbs) I would have let you drive by yourself. Not only for the unfiltered thoughts and impressions but also to avoid the performance weight penalty lol

[luisjalvareztorres]

Awesome video! Thanks!

The 2024 GTI 380 S is an even better value proposition now that VW included the adaptive dampers on all 2024 6MT GTI’s.

[raulmartinez]

I have the same gti and even same color the only thing I regret was not going with the manual transmission.

[CaptainBlitz]

He's a Throttle House fan, respect

[thearousedeunuch]

Regarding OCD: If you set it straight after you turn the car off, you won't mess with the volume. That's what I do whenever I drive a Volkswagen.

[nikodominiko]

I have the same spec. After 2 years I still try to find excuses to drive it, is just so much fun

[salvadorramirez]

i like kyle he really loves his car and it was entertaining watching him talk about his car with so much passion, almost made me go to a dealership and buy one rn

[j.a.g.]

Alot of smooth brains will tell you that an Elantra N with an engine consistenly blows is the best value on the market, but its either this or the GLI 40 anniversary. I work for VW and ive sold a GLI 40 ann for under 30k. What a steal for my client, especially since the anni cars are the lightest with adaptive dampers. Very under rated cars

[MEEK-joqi]

Glad to see some manuals in the market, thus car will be a good purchase

[adk]

Thanks for the great drive Gents. With the standard LSD, the GTI S truly is one of the best “bargain” enthusiast new cars out there. Looking forward to the Tophers getting a hold of the Mark 8.2. Thanks again!

[MattN]

Love the Moonstone ❤. It was between the GTI & a WRX for me and i ended up with a WRX Limited because it had a little more interior room and 1.9% for 72 months. Really really liked the GTI though!

[heffaazul]

This is how they should've come from the factory. I have a MK7 GLI EA888 with a Stage 1+ tune. 310hp-350lbtq. It's fun. I imagine they don't come that way because it would take away from Audi sales.

[Kamukix]

Nice to see a modded mk8 GTi on the channel. I also have a 2022 (owned almost every Gen) but mine is blue. Mine is also a 6spd, has a BFI knob on it, APR intake w/cover, Milltek non-res catback, and running the APR stage 1 87oct low-torque tune. Had the Unitronic 93oct low-torque tune for a while, but I prefer the current APR tune more. It feels very natural and still rips hard. Also have an 034 dogbone and inserts. There is no wheel hop whatsoever.

I'm also running the Conti tires, and have been a big fan of them for quite a while. I had the PS4's before and they're great tires, but I prefer the Conti's for sure.

I wish it was a 2 door, but it's still pretty great haha.

[msyedx]

love this spec, torn between the 6spd or dsg as my daily, driven the dsg and loved it but I already have a manual miata!