Watch This Before You Modify Your MK7 GTI!

Find out the perfect fitment for your MK7 GTI! 👇

When we think of tuner cars, often times Japan comes to mind. However there's some cars that aren't just from there and are worthy to be in the conversation. One being the very popular MK7 Volkswagen GTI. Given this platform has the relevance it does it today's car scene we figured it's a no brainer to lay out some of the modifications you should consider as you start making that build truly yours.

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0:00 intro
1:17 the backstory
2:02 common issues
2:34 wheels
5:35 tires
6:04 suspension
6:27 intake, exhaust, & tune
7:44 extra mods
8:31 outro

#Volkswagen #MK7 #GTI

[FitmentIndustries]

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[mikestewart]

A rear sway bar in an mk7 GTI is So easy and cheap and quick to do while also making instant differences to driving and fun, That is probably one of the first upgrades I would do for around 150 bucks.

[skateking]

$14, 000+ into my mk7 r400 kit, stage 3, ect. Absolutely in love with this car and would do it all over again.

[mkygod]

You don't necessarily have to upgrade your clutch if you have the DSG and want to do a moderate tune. The DSG should be able able to handle anything below 400 torque

[DastimRetroTechReviews]

I was getting work done on my mk6 for the hundredth time at the dealership 😂, and ended up leaving the lot with a 2020 Mk7.5! When I bought it they said, the tech who owned it installed an is38 with an after market exhaust. I didn’t know what an is38 was until my uncle tried to race in his 392 scat pack. Couldn’t believe my car could even keep up let alone walk him. Now the family joke is “Homie got walked by a golf.” 😂

Definitely happy I bought one of these. Seems like they are also fairly reliable compared to the mk6.

[mars]

Volkswagen in general is under appreciated in my opinion. The Jetta is my favorite from their brand.

[jasoncavanagh]

I have a 2 door Mk7 GTI. There are very few (if any) other cars on the road that can make 360whp with bolt ons, weigh 2900lbs, and get 38mpg on the highway. If there were, id own that instead.

[qekqwek]

I have a MK7 GLI 6SM, same same but different.. but would definitely recommend taking out the clutch delay valve and adding a dog bone mount or new pendulum mount to stiffen the engine and have smoother shifts. A little harsher of a ride in first and reverse but well worth it IMO

[justincook]

If you lower the Mk7 GTI you should seriously consider replacing the oil pan with a metal one. I'm still stock height and cracked open my OEM plastic pan on a chunk of ice a couple weeks ago.
Also, OBDeleven is a great and inexpensive way to make tweaks to anything electrical (i.e. headlights, taillights, turn signals, windows, door locks, throttle response, steering, LSD behavior, etc.)

[StriderCZ]

A lot of this video also applies to the 8V A3/S3 as well, though for the S3, it's a little more dependent on year and spec.

[skraggzBaggz]

Mk7 Gti here

Sitting on BR BC coilovers
With Rotoform BLQ Red 18x8.5 +43 (heavy, may change due to this)
Wrapped in Yoko Advan 235/40/18
Rub is minimal

IE intake v2, Arm catless dp, Arm fmic, cts turbo inlet, turbosmart dv, bfi stage2 dogbone insert, rev 9 cat back with mufflers, tuned on EQT 93.

Love this car, it's an amazing daily and gets the groceries while having a smile on the the face.

[Excarituds]

My only complaint with the Mk7 gti is probably pricing for parts. Definitely can get a little pricey compared to American branded cars but other than that I've been loving my stage 3 GTI.

[smashmclovin]

Love mine. Had BBS COs. Now on some Rotiform RSE (I bent the hell outta my COs). Springs, shocks, rear sway, exhaust. Done. After I got a tune, now is38 with a custom tune. BOVs are pretty sweet on these too.

[HSA_Blues]

Currently looking at modding my mk7 getting wheel and tire ideas this is perfect timing!

[ashrafranderee]

Throw in an is38 turbo as well for performance

[terpysonic]

Had a really hard time getting my MK7 GTI keeping traction through first and second with apr stage 1+ tuning and pilot super sports. It was fun but it's making me consider Golf R for when I decide to get a new car.

[CarelessBread]

Finally! some specific content for mk 7/7.5 GTI's

[damionohlson]

I legit bought a 2017 gti yesterday. Could not have been timed better

[MB_fan]

I work at a vw dealership, the best thing to do is
-catless down pipe
-catback
-wheels
-sus
Really even with just a muffler gti’s and gli’s are a blast. I had a manual cc almost stage 2’d it but didn’t make sense when i thought about the clutch job

[camn]

I would HIGHLY recommend getting a stub tool to assist with installing wheels. Though not impossible to install wheels without them, it cuts out a ridiculous amount of hassle.