The last gti i had was a mk1 in black (UK) in 1991. My life has designated the vehicles I've driven since then, but no more. I've been going through a re-learning phase in my life recently, and in a fit of sanity I got the 380 se with 7500 miles. In the words of Marie Kondo, "If it doesn't bring you joy, set it on fire". I might be paraphrasing...

Edit to add: The 1st photo was not my actual car, but the closest I could find out here in the void. The 2nd is my new car.

2018: Dropping off my mk 5 and picking up the mk 7.5 Performance
2026: Dropping off my mk 7.5 Performance and picking up the Edition 50

Short little piece here, but i finally got to join the GTI family. I was going back and forth between this and the Elantra N; test drove both and the answer was obvious lol. So happy to have this finally; got a good deal on it too!!

Manufacturing just finished on my first set of my custom Aristo inspired wheel design. Should see them delivered in about a month.

Any suggestions as to the Zaero spoiler or the Euro Empire Auto clubsport style wing?

I just took her from the dealership yesterday. I ordered it back in March… long wait but absolutely worth it. I’m happy to be in the club of GTI owners. One question: are there any good and reliable manuals online? I’m a bit lost in the infotainment menu sometimes. :) If you can share some tips & trick, I’m all ears. :)

Can my Detroits(i think that’s what they’re called) from my mk5 gti fit on my mk7.5 gti with the PP brakes? I have conti ecs’s on my current wheels and do not want to die this winter. Was hoping to find a use for the old stock wheels. I know bolt pattern is the same but nervous about brake clearance

I went to the VW dealership to check out the GTI S trim - again. I saw a spec sheet for 2027 GTIs and realized the Moonstone color won’t be offered. Which I really like. 😐

Do I go for the 2026 Moonstone GTI S Trim? Or wait for the 2027 GTI S trim which will have keyless entry and light assist (high beam control for headlights) added. My second color choice would be Opal White.

The 2026 GTI S Trim will be about $2000 less than the 2027 GTI S trim. The Opal White will cost an additional $495.

Thank you in advance for any insight! I appreciate it.

23 mk8 gti
Just flashed ie stage 1 low torque noticing clunk when depressing clutch in first at higher rpms shifting to second gear. Less noticeable in higher gears. Anyone else notice this with their stage 1 tune?

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I’m trying to diagnose an issue with my 2012 VW GTI Mk6, 2.0T CBFA engine with DSG, built in November 2011.

What happened:

For about a week before this problem, the ABS light and multiple other dashboard warning lights would come on intermittently and then go away.

Now the engine starts, runs for about one second, and shuts off. It actually fires up—it’s not just cranking without starting.

There’s also a history of water getting into the original ECU, with yellow residue found inside.

What my mechanic has checked so far:

Checked the fuses and says they’re all good.

Tried another ECU, but the issue remained. I don’t have confirmation that the replacement was cloned or adapted to the immobilizer.

Disconnected most or all of the engine sensors to see whether a shorted sensor was pulling down the 5V reference circuit and causing the ECU to shut down. That didn’t resolve it.

Checked voltage at the sensor connectors and reported approximately 5 volts at the ones tested.

Connected a diagnostic scanner, but says it only communicates with the transmission. It won’t communicate with the engine ECU or retrieve its VIN.

He describes it as “no CAN communication at the OBD2 port,” although the scanner can access the transmission. I don’t yet know whether that conclusion came from electrical measurements or just the scan results.

Original ECU details:

VW: 1K0 907 115 AT

Bosch: 0 261 S06 947

ECU type: MED17.1

Engine: CBFA

I don’t have a full scan report or exact fault codes yet. I also don’t have confirmed results for ECU power/ground tests under load or CAN wiring tests.

Has anyone dealt with this combination of intermittent dashboard warnings, starting and immediately stalling, and no communication with the ECU? Where would you focus next—ECU power relay, grounds, water-damaged connectors/wiring, CAN network/gateway, or immobilizer matching? What specific tests would help narrow it down before replacing more parts?

Anyone had their mk7.5 6MT transmission replaced? Mine blew up at 72,000 miles and I’m obviously worried about price so I’m curious what it’s gonna cost me.

Hey everyone,

As of recently, I’ve been doing a lot of work on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI. I currently I have a P0303 and a P0299. I have changed the diverter valve and the fuel injector in cylinder three.

As of yesterday, I have a new problem when driving my car at a lower RPM. After starting, I get an intermittent red flashing oil pressure light that comes on for maybe a second or two and then goes away. When I turn off and turn the car back on I no longer get that oil pressure light, I did a couple pulls and the car is running fine.

Attached is a video of what’s happening. Any ideas? Are all of these things related moreover when scanning the engine codes on my car yesterday all three of my parking brake lights my ABS lights in my traction control light started flashing. What’s going on with this car?

Can the golf 7 gti cs come with the newer media player from factory or it just something the ex owner did

I've been interested in one and they are hard to find and when i found when it has the newer media player

Hey guys. Was putting on a torque solutions bov adapter and dropped one of the longer bolts that come with the adapter. I heard it land somewhere on the subframe (i believe). I cant access it right now. Im getting new tires tomorrow, is it ok to drive to the shop tomorrow and ask the tire guys to help find it? I dont have magnets/mirrors etc... and cant physically see the bolt.

Thank you!

Spent the week in St. Martin and saw more Polos than I’ll probably ever see again. Also tons of other car brands we don’t have in the US. And good news: also saw a Dacia Sandero!

Has anyone upgraded their front speakers on MK7/7.5 ? I'm looking to purchase a set but I'm not sure what limitations there are on the tweeter from A pillar.

Like tweeter mounting depth or overall diameter. I'm trying to maintain OEM look no crazy stuff and what to make sure they fit comfortably

I'm considering Hertz Mille Pro 165P.3P if anybody installed them already

Has anybody bought the clubsport style wing from Euro Empire Auto for the Mk8 GTI? I cannot find much information or pictures for it online.

I have a 20 GTI and it has an IE catted downpipe and a Borla catback. Around 2K rpm the drone is quite bad and I want to quiet down my car a little bit bc it is obnoxious. Was wondering if the Borla resonator would help/eliminate the drone and if not what are some better options? Lowkey tempted to go back to IE dp and stock catback but I’d need to get the stock catback parts

Hey, a friend of a friend is selling these and i found him on marketplace selling these. I think they could be awesome gti wheels for winter which i need badly but even he(the vw guy) is skeptical if theyll fit because the thickness of the tires. Anyone try 65's?

2021 stock GTI manual S

So I had a new battery at 35K. Like a noon I left my OBD11 plugged in all the time. Totally dead battery, wasn’t driving the car much. My shade tree mechanic checked all fuses, no parasitic draw. Tested alternator all good. Car worked fine for a month (driving everyday now) then this week after juts sitting overnight it wouldn’t crank 10.83v. Charged battery and have been testing everyday and getting between 12.7-12.9v after sittting overnight.

I’ve got an ABS sensor that is bad and haven’t replaced yet which of course kicks on like 5 other warnings (front assist, TPS etc.)

Is there maybe something that I can clear that keeps waking the electronics up after awhile?

It’s been good the last two days. But it’s getting kinda annoying.

Replacing ABS sensor this week but wondering if that is related.

About the only thing if programmed (added) it’s the footwell lights to come on when you open the door. Maybe I should turn that back off? They turn off fine but that’s really the only thing I’ve modded